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The Tale of Lady Ok

2024 – 2025Show1 season16 episodes

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A gripping, tense drama series about history and class and money, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 8.2

Episodes

7.5

Story

The fierce survival and success of a female slave in the Joseon Dynasty, and the story of a woman whose name, identity, and even her husband were all fake.

Feels like

  • Historical K-Drama
  • Female Empowerment
  • Identity Mystery
  • Joseon Dynasty
  • Social Mobility
  • Intrigue & Conspiracy
  • Character Transformation
  • Survival Drama
  • Falsified Identity
  • Resilience

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jin Hyuk, Choi Bo-yoon
Written by
Park Ji-sook

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 30, 2024 · January 26, 2025 · Ended

First aired
November 30, 2024
Last aired
January 26, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
63 countries

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Tale of Lady Ok?"

Questions about The Tale of Lady Ok

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Tale of Lady Ok?

OnDemandKoreaKocowa

In the United States, The Tale of Lady Ok streams on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is The Tale of Lady Ok worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch The Tale of Lady Ok?

19 h

About 19 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 70 minutes each, aired from 2024 to 2025.

Is The Tale of Lady Ok good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Tale of Lady Ok in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.