The Night Watchman

2014·Show
24Episodes in1Season
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

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The Night Watchman fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Romantic and wondrous

  • Romance8
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Fantasy, history, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Being able to see ghosts and other supernatural spirits is a heavy responsibility. Prince Lee Rin (Jung Il Woo), like his father before him, discovers that he has the ability to see ghosts and other supernatural beings. Armed with his newfound abilities, Lee Rin becomes the leader of a group of night watchmen who patrol the streets from dusk to dawn to protect the people of the Chosun Dynasty against evil spirits. Moo Seok (Jung Yun Ho) is the best swordsman in the land who is the prince’s trusty bodyguard. But their loyalties will be tested when they both fall in love with the same woman – Do Ha (Go Sung Hee), the successor of the Ma Go tribe who seeks their help to protect the Baek Do mountain’s spirits. But Park Soo Ryun (Seo Ye Ji), the daughter of a court officer, will stop at nothing to marry Prince Lee Rin. “The Night Watchman,” also known as "Diary of a Night Watchman,"
Korean Historical FantasySupernatural ActionRomance TriangleGhost HuntingChosun Dynasty LoreGood vs. EvilMagical AbilitiesEnchanting VisualsYouthful Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Joo-hwan, Yoon Ji-hoon
Written by:
Kim Sun-hee, Yoo Dong-yoon, Bang Ji-young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The Night Watchman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Night Watchman legally?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

The Night Watchman is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Night Watchman worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night Watchman rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The Night Watchman have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 24 episodes.

When did The Night Watchman air?

It ran from 2014 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is The Night Watchman in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Night Watchman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Watchman in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Night Watchman use?

Everything Is an InstrumentExtreme DoormatYou Dirty Rat!Cute KittenBowdleriseTook a Level in BadassSick Episode"The Reason You Suck" SpeechNo Name GivenBadass AdorableNoisy Shut-UpComedic Underwear Exposureand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Night Watchman, including Everything Is an Instrument, Extreme Doormat, You Dirty Rat!.

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