Episode guide
River Where the Moon Rises: Season 1
20 episodes · premiered Feb 15, 2021
In a time of hatred and despair, words become swords that wound one another. In the end, those swords point at the hearts of the sword-bearers themselves. The modern world faces such harsh realities, but so does the world in which this drama takes place. This is the story of the great kingdom of Goguryeo and the daughter of the 25th king, King Pyeongwon. Princess Pyeonggang is born royal, yet she is raised by humble folks. Despite the droves of enemies vying for her life at any moment, this fierce woman never gives in nor loses strength. Even amidst calamity and political strife, she remains steadfast to protect the ones she loves and her beloved kingdom.
- Episode 1: Salt Monopoly Feb 15, 2021 · 1h 5m Go Won Pyo of the Gyeru Tribe comes before King Pyeongwon and threatens him with his private army for the exclusive rights to salt. Despite the King's unrest, Queen Yeon leaves for patrol…
- Episode 2: Eight Years Later Feb 16, 2021 · 1h 8m Eight years go by and although Yeom Ga Jin wants to live a humble, quiet life, she has one last mission to complete, to assassinate King Pyeongwon. On her way to the palace, she saves On…
- Episode 3: Ga Jin Returns to Cheonjubang Feb 22, 2021 · 1h 9m Ga Jin rushes back to Cheonjubang after hearing that her father was in trouble due to her failing her mission to assassinate King Pyeongwon. On her return, Du Jung Seo releases her father…
- Episode 4: Ga Jin Faces King Pyeongwon Feb 23, 2021 · 1h 13m King Pyeongwon believes he is seeing the ghost of Princess Pyeonggang as she stands in front of him in the flesh. However, Ga Jin escapes with help from Go Geon who she remembers but not…
- Episode 5: Go Geon Promises to Bring Back the Princess Mar 1, 2021 · 1h 2m Go Geon reports to King Pyeongwon that Princess Pyeonggang is alive, showing him the jade necklace as proof. He promises to bring her back safely to the palace without his father, Go Won…
- Episode 6: A Trip to the Capital Mar 2, 2021 · 1h 8m On Dal and Ga Jin strike water and bring joy to Ghost Valley. However, despite the happiness, Ga Jin comes face to face with Du Jung Seo who tells her about the twins. She is left to…
- Episode 7: Plot to Hurt Princess Mar 8, 2021 · 1h 3m On Dal gets released from holding and reunites with Pung Gae, Weol, and the Tara twins while Ga Jin returns to being the Princess. Although they all are astonished at her royal descent, On…
- Episode 8: Punishment Mar 9, 2021 · 1h 4m Thanks to Geon and Dal’s help, Ga Jin manages to save the women from being sold off to Silla. After returning to the palace, Ga Jin suggests that the King should punish Hae Ji Weol for…
- Episode 9: The Princess’ Husband Mar 15, 2021 · 1h 3m The candidates for the royal wedding are called into the palace. However, it is Gochuga’s plan to make Ga Jin and Geon get married. Dal hides his identity and sneaks into the palace, but…
- Episode 10: Lying To Lady Sa Mar 16, 2021 · 1h 3m Ga Jin and Dal come to Ghost Valley to live with Lady Sa. They lie to her that they are now married, hiding the fact that they are there to train Dal in swordsmanship. However, Lady Sa has…
- Episode 11: Finding a New Master Mar 22, 2021 · 1h 5m Despite Lady Sa’s anger at Dal’s decision to train in swordsmanship, he is determined to become a general like his father. Soon, his skills surpass the level at which Ga Jin can train him…
- Episode 12: The Reason to Wield a Sword Mar 23, 2021 · 1h 6m After saving Ga Jin and Lady Sa by killing the men sent by Go Won Pyo, Dal falls into a state of shock. In order to help him find his path again, Ga Jin speaks to Un Am and Lady Sa about…
- Episode 13: The Danger from the North Mar 29, 2021 · 1h 4m The Northern Zhou army marches ferociously down south. Bearing his weak body, King Pyeongwon calls upon all tribes to battle. The Sunno Tribe also stands up for war, whereas Gochuga sees…
- Episode 14: Moving to the City Mar 30, 2021 · 1h 3m Du Jung Seo poisons King Pyeongwon and Crown Prince Won, but Ga Jin and Dal save them just in time. As the King orders the incident never be spoken of, Ga Jin suspects the Queen’s…
- Episode 15: The Princess’s Scheme Apr 5, 2021 · 1h 3m The Princess succeeds in luring Go Won Pyo and the Queen into her trap. In return for not exposing the two, she demands one thing from each of them. Slowly gaining power within the palace…
- Episode 16: The Revolt at Hwangju Fortress Apr 6, 2021 · 1h 3m Dal volunteers to lead the troops to Hwangju Fortress and subdue the revolt that has broken out. However, when Ga Jin shows up after the fighting has subsided, she and Dal argue about how…
- Episode 17: The Moment of Peace Apr 12, 2021 · 1h 3m Go Won Pyo and his son are thrown in prison. As they await their punishment, a small moment of peace finds its way to the palace. Meanwhile, Lady Sa takes a journey to the capital to visit…
- Episode 18: Four Years Later Apr 13, 2021 · 1h 4m It is now four years after Gochuga’s death, and Crown Prince Won sits on the throne of Goguryeo. Pyeonggang fights war after war to help the young king, but her brother seems to…
- Episode 19: The Princess in Crisis Apr 19, 2021 · 1h 7m Go Geon comes back to Goguryeo as an envoy of Silla. As the palace of Pyeongyang is in a state of unrest with his presence, King Yeongyang thinks deeply of what to do with him. Meanwhile…
- Episode 20: The Battle at Adan Fortress Continues Apr 20, 2021 · 1h 7m King Yeongyang decides to send reinforcements to Adan Fortress where Pyeonggang and Dal fight to defend it. Dal commands Pyeonggang and Jin to take the wounded back to Pyeongyang Castle…