Season 1

(2019)
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Episodes 16

1 The Acting President

July 1, 2019

1h 13m

While driving with his family, Park Mu-jin sees that the unthinkable has happened at the National Assembly and soon finds his life turning upside down.

2 Commander-In-Chief

July 2, 2019

1h 23m

Surrounded by generals and officials clamoring over what must be done, Park Mu-jin decides to pursue a hunch despite opposition from his own advisers.

3 Maintaining Status Quo

July 8, 2019

1h 22m

Han Na-gyeong makes a startling connection after uncovering a clue. As a political rival incites public fear, Park Mu-jin weighs his options.

4 Confession

July 9, 2019

1h 4m

A survivor is found at the disaster scene. Cha Yeong-jin’s briefing about approval ratings and presidential election polls makes Park Mu-jin uneasy.

5 A Good Person

July 15, 2019

1h 15m

Park Mu-jin’s live interview alarms the public and the Blue House staff. Jeong Han-mo questions Na-gyeong’s suspicions about Oh Yeong-seok.

6 Command

July 16, 2019

1h 12m

As the staff tries to find ways to allay the public’s growing fear, Park Mu-jin makes an unexpected suggestion. Na-gyeong asks Yun Chan-gyeong for help.

7 Governance

July 22, 2019

1h 13m

Han Ju-seung returns to the Blue House, Na-gyeong divulges a troubling detail to Han-mo, and Yun Chan-gyeong threatens Park Mu-jin with impeachment.

8 Doubt

July 23, 2019

1h 6m

Yeong-jin thinks he’s found his candidate. Na-gyeong uncovers footage implicating Yeong-seok and urges Han-mo to brief Park Mu-jin before it’s too late.

9 Scandal

July 29, 2019

1h 16m

The staff tries to control rumors brewing around Park Mu-jin, but he remains reticent. Ji Yun-bae tells Han-mo that he’s the only one who can save him.

10 Accomplice

July 30, 2019

1h 16m

Park Mu-jin receives distressing information from an unforeseen source -- and is told not to trust anyone. Cha Yeong-jin still doesn’t have his answer.

11 The Acting President, Oh Yeong-seok

August 5, 2019

1h 4m

Kang Dae-han interrogates Na-gyeong, who insists on briefing Park Mu-jin in person. The staff doesn’t know what to make of Yeong-seok’s actions.

12 Answer

August 6, 2019

1h 15m

Yeong-seok’s opportunistic maneuvering doesn’t go unnoticed. Choe Gang-yeon fears that Park Mu-jin has made his choice. Na-gyeong probes Yeong-jin.

13 Presidential Candidate

August 12, 2019

1h 12m

Yeong-seok has cutting words for Park Mu-jin. Despite Ju-seung’s counsel, Yeong-jin starts preparing his candidate. Na-gyeong tries to assure Han-mo.

14 The Outcome

August 13, 2019

1h 16m

As his advisers wonder whether Park Mu-jin is making decisions as an acting president or as a candidate, Yeong-seok informs him about his intentions.

15 The Trap

August 19, 2019

1h 14m

Park Mu-jin tries dealing with a military threat by taking a gamble on Lee Gwan-muk. Yeong-jin receives photos putting a candidate in a delicate spot.

16 The Last Choice

August 20, 2019

1h 26m

With limited time left as acting president, Park Mu-jin and his staff scramble to solve the case -- but the mysterious tailor remains an enigma.

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