Requiem of the Rose King
Overview
Set against the backdrop of medieval England, the War of the Roses erupts into fierce civil strife, igniting a relentless battle for the crown. Duke of York, driven by ambition and a claim to the throne, plots to dethrone the reigning King Henry VI and his successor. As loyalties shift and alliances form, the struggle for power reveals the darker sides of ambition, betrayal, and familial ties, making for a gripping historical drama steeped in intrigue and conflict.
Episodes
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1
Wars of the Roses
Amidst the turmoil of civil war in Medieval England, the rival houses of York and Lancaster battle for the throne. Richard, the youngest son of the Du...
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2
Father Is My Light
Richard longs to join his father, the Duke of York, on the battlefield, but his mother Cecily forbids him, warning, "Your words could lead to a curse ...
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3
I Am the Shadow, the Darkness Behind the Light
The Duke of York has passed away, leading the Earl of Warwick to champion his eldest son, Edward, for the throne. Embracing his new role, Edward prepa...
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4
I’m Afraid I’m Going to Lose the Answers I’ve Gotten and...Everything Else
Edward has developed feelings for Elizabeth, a widowed noblewoman of lower rank, who approached him at a gathering. They secretly meet on numerous occ...
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5
If I Don’t Grab Your Hand, I Won’t Have to Let Go
The marriage between Edward and Elizabeth has created a significant divide between the House of York and the Earl of Warwick. This tension escalates d...
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6
A man who has no awareness as king... A man who is not qualified to be king... Neither of them is fit for the throne.
Elizabeth welcomes a baby girl into the world, while tensions rise between Edward and his younger brother George. Simultaneously, the Earl of Warwick ...
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7
Even if I sin...
Richard's older sibling, Edward, is captured, prompting Richard to embark on a mission to save him. During his journey, he encounters Prince Edward fr...
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8
Even alone, it wasn’t frightening. Rather... the loneliness has been kind ever since losing Father.
Henry VI has regained his crown, yet his reign merely brings back the struggles he endured before. At the same time, Edward instructs Richard to prese...
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9
I remember when Christmas was approaching. The time when I lost Father.
Beneath the shimmering moonlight, Richard and Henry find solace in the forest's shadows. Their moment is fleeting, as Richard departs with the newly-a...
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10
My name is Richard Plantagenet.
Anne is commanded by the Earl of Warwick to wed Prince Edward. While there’s no romantic connection initially, they start to bond during a boat ride...
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11
That is my… my punishment…
Richard uncovers that the mysterious figure from the forest is Henry VI of Lancaster, the very man responsible for his father's death. Struggling with...
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12
Richard is dead, died alone in the woods that day.
Edward ascends to the throne, bringing joy to York, but Richard feels a deep sense of despair. "The light will never come back," he laments. Ignoring ...
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13
After all, this body is just a prison of the soul...
A decade later, King Edward IV relishes a fortune-telling "destiny cake" during a lavish banquet. He picks a cake shaped like a "G," but the wine-red ...
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14
Good night. Brother.
Richard has taken George captive for his disrespect towards Edward IV. Despite this, Edward IV remains optimistic that George will eventually realize ...
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15
If you hide it, you won’t feel sadness.
Richard assumes the responsibility of looking after Edward IV, but following the king's demise, Queen Elizabeth's brother Anthony schemes to place a y...
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16
The devil has the devil's way.
Richard and Buckingham devise a plan to seize the throne through majority rule, intensifying Catesby’s turmoil as he navigates his loyalty between R...
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17
Because God has chosen this bloody demon.
Hastings and the Queen Mother scheme to undermine Richard's legitimacy, but it comes to light that Edward V—son of Edward IV and Elizabeth—lacks ...
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18
Your name.
Anne sees Richard leaving Buckingham's chamber late at night. "You know him best," she tells Catesby. "If he's concealing anything, I need to know." T...
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19
I will protect Edward. That child is my son.
Amidst a stormy night at a villa, Richard is flooded with memories of his time with Henry VI. Buckingham, aware of Richard's past affections, aligns h...
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20
The light is overhead.
Whispers spread through the kingdom questioning Richard's claim to the throne. Meanwhile, Edward V and his brother make a daring escape from the Tower...
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21
It should still be in time now.
Buckingham is resolute in his quest for rebellion and seeks the support of Bishop Ely and Stanley. Concurrently, Richmond discusses with his father-in...
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22
Use your head more, damn brat. Don't die even if you are weak.
As Buckingham leads a rebellion, a tormented Richard seeks solace in Catesby. "If only I hadn't gotten so close to him. If only I weren't the devil's ...
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23
Mother ...... Goodbye.
After Richard has ensured Buckingham's downfall, Anne reveals that her tuberculosis has resurfaced. She pleads with Richard to disinherit their compas...
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24
Requiem of the Rose King
Richard contemplates the significance of his lineage and the conflict he's embroiled in. He turns to Tyrell, who leads him through memories of their s...
