Episode 1
Episode 1
1h 13m8.9 / 10
Lee Gon mourns the tragic death of his father. Lee Lim goes on the run — and finds escape when he comes across a door to a parallel universe.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kwon Yul, Ko Dong-ok
TV series
The King: Eternal Monarch
20201 season8.2 / 10
Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The King: Eternal Monarch is available to stream on Netflix in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Stream
Synopsis
Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.
Season 1 episodes
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Where to watch The King: Eternal Monarch
Episode 2
Episode 2
1h 13m8.5 / 10
Gon insists he is an emperor from another world. An incredulous Jeong Tae-eul takes him to the police station, where he sees a familiar face.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ko Dong-ok
Episode 3
Episode 3
1h 12m7.8 / 10
Though Tae-eul finds Gon's story difficult to believe, some things about him are completely inexplicable. At work, she gets busy with a murder case.
Episode credits
Guest stars Yang Hyun-min
Episode 4
Episode 4
1h 13m9.5 / 10
When Tae-eul loses her police badge, she can't help but think about Gon. Meanwhile, Kang Sin-jae has had it with his mother's bad habits.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kwon Yul, Yang Hyun-min
Episode 5
Episode 5
1h 13m8.8 / 10
Being introduced to Gon's world is a lot to process for Tae-eul, who's taken to the palace. A disgruntled Jo Yeong keeps an eye on her.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ko Dong-ok
Episode 6
Episode 6
1h 13m8.7 / 10
A potential military conflict threatens the kingdom. Gon promises Tae-eul he will return to her, and steps forward to take care of the situation.
Where to watch The King: Eternal Monarch
Episode 7
Episode 7
1h 13m7.6 / 10
Gon brings Yeong along on his trip back to Tae-eul. He has a favor to ask of her, while she's found something troubling to share with him.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kim Gwi-seon, Moon Dong-hyeok
Episode 8
Episode 8
1h 13m9.0 / 10
In Corea, Luna is set free. In Korea, Gon and Yeong run into a man who recognizes them, and Sin-jae experiences childhood flashbacks.
Episode credits
Guest stars Moon Dong-hyeok
Episode 9
Episode 9
1h 12m9.5 / 10
Gon draws closer to tracking down Lim, and asks Jo Eun-sup to trade places with Yeong. Mail from an unknown sender bothers Koo Seo-ryeong.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tae In-ho, Yang Hyun-min
Episode 10
Episode 10
1h 13m9.0 / 10
On Lunar New Year, Gon and Lim come face-to-face in a public standoff. Tae-eul opens up to Sin-jae about the other world and her ongoing case.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tae In-ho
Episode 11
Episode 11
1h 12m9.5 / 10
A compelling offer finds its way to Luna. Gon's investigation into a devastating murder leads him to an old traitor and a clearer idea of Lim's schemes.
Where to watch The King: Eternal Monarch
Episode 12
Episode 12
1h 12m9.8 / 10
Frightening circumstances land Tae-eul back in Gon's arms. When Yeong runs into a woman who looks strikingly familiar, he follows her.
Where to watch The King: Eternal Monarch
Episode 13
Episode 13
1h 13m
Knowing Seo-ryeong is up to no good, Gon throws her in a tight spot. Upon returning to her world, Tae-eul realizes Luna is there, too.
Where to watch The King: Eternal Monarch
Episode 14
Episode 14
1h 12m8.5 / 10
Gon and Tae-eul are separated when he sets out to fulfill what's been his fate all along. Sin-jae makes a startling discovery.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kwon Yul, Kim Dong-gyun
Episode 15
Episode 15
1h 21m8.0 / 10
Lim plots his next meeting with Gon. Understanding there's only one thing he can do to right wrongs, Gon comes to a heart-wrenching decision.
Where to watch The King: Eternal Monarch
Episode 16
Episode 16
1h 17m7.5 / 10finale
A final attempt to put a stop to Lim's ambitions comes with profound consequences. Gon travels far and wide in search of Tae-eul.
Episode credits
Guest stars Seo Woo-jin
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about The King: Eternal Monarch
Cast
Lee Min-hoLee Gon
Kim Go-eunJung Tae-eul / Luna
Woo Do-hwanJo Eun-sup / Jo-young
Kim Kyung-namKang Shin-jae
Jung Eun-chaeGoo Seo-ryung / Goo Eun-ah
Lee Jung-jinLee Rim
Jeon Moo-songLee Jong-in / Prince Boo-young
Kim Yeong-okNoh Ok-namCredits
- Written by
- Kim Eun-sook
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 더 킹 : 영원의 군주
Networks & production
SBSSouth Korea
Hwa&Dam PicturesSouth Korea
Studio DragonSouth Korea
Themes
detectivefemale detectivefemale prime ministerhistorical fictionkingmonarchyparallel worldromance
You may also like
More shows like The King: Eternal Monarch.
