The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Season 1 poster

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Season 1

12 Episodes First aired Jul 5, 2026 TMDB★6.3

An arranged marriage. Two complete strangers. One adorable romance! When cheerful noblewoman Elsa is suddenly wed to the reserved duke-to-be Julius, neither expects their political marriage to spark something more. As awkward misunderstandings, sweet gestures, and growing feelings pile up, these newlyweds discover that falling in love might be the easiest—and hardest—part of married life.

Episodes

E1
1. A Marriage Just for Show
Jul 5, 2026 · 23m

Elsa, sethe daughter of an impoverished noble family, receives a letter of marriage proposal from Julius, the eldest son of the ducal house of Royas. Though she is bewildered by the offer, she accepts for the sake of…

E2
2. ...Thank You
Jul 12, 2026 · 23m

Even after hearing that her marriage is in name only, Elsa interacts cheerfully with Julius and the household staff, devoting herself to her vegetable patch and sewing. Julius, who has only known a cold home life, is…

E3
3. Cufflinks and a Music Box
Jul 19, 2026 · 23m

After the official Sun Festival ceremony, Elsa heads out to join in the festivities at the invitation of her younger brother, Hannes. Julius is unaware of this, so when Serafina tells him that Elsa has headed into town…

E4
4. Behind a Smile
Jul 26, 2026 · 23m

Elsa hosts a tea party where Serafina says, "Julius forgot this," and hands her one of the cufflinks she’d gifted him. Julius is happy to have it back, but uneasy about the fact that Elsa didn't seem concerned about it…

E5
5. The Sound of Distant Rain
Aug 2, 2026 · 23m

Julius and Elsa visit a botanical garden. Julius considers himself adept with women, but for some reason, he struggles to find his footing with Elsa. Though their outing is filled with unfortunate events such as an…

E6
6. The Trap Hidden at the Soirée
Aug 9, 2026 · 23m

Julius is ordered to infiltrate a soirée hosted by Count Parnilla's family. He asks Elsa to accompany him as his wife. Elsa is nervous about attending her first soirée, but with Rebeka and Hannes's help, she fulfills…

E7
7. An Unexpected Gift
Aug 16, 2026 · 23m

By chance, Julius learns about Elsa' birthday. He says, "I hope you'll let me celebrate it for you," and works desperately to clear his work so he can take Elsa to the opera. The splendid production and Julius's…

E8
8. Misunderstandings and Falsehoods
Aug 23, 2026 · 23m

Elsa has begun teaching at the children's home, but she hasn't been able to tell Julius because he's been busy. Julius manages to finish work early, and when he learns that Elsa is in town, he goes out looking for her…

E9
9. Jarmo's Vow
Aug 30, 2026 · 23m

Jarmo dreams of the past, of his wretched life in a children's home, and of his desperate, diligent hard work after being taken in by his adoptive father. However, in spite of that, Julius was always ahead of him…

E10
10. Julius's Wish
Sep 6, 2026 · 23m

Elsa accompanies Julius on his business trip. She enjoys her time at the local lord’s estate, but at the same time, she's troubled by Julius's words—"I have no intention of loving you." That night, only a single room is…

E11
11. Trapped...
Sep 13, 2026 · 23m

Julius and Elsa go to inspect a spinning mill. For some reason, Jarmo joins them. While Julius speaks with the mill chief, Elsa goes to the storehouse to pick out threads for decorative cords with Jarmo. Suddenly, they…

E12
12. A Promise on the Night of Falling StarsSeason Finale
Sep 20, 2026 · 23m

Elsa has realized that she's in love with Julius and now she's unable to smile at him the way she did before. Seeing Elsa behave this way makes Julius uneasy. Amidst their awkward, strained interactions, Rebeka comes to…