The King's Face fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Romantic
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, politics, and a real life story
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The King's Face is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Romantic
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Emotionally, it's romantic. Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, politics, and a real life story
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, politics, and a real life story. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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The King's Face 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.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence.
1 season
It has 1 season with 24 episodes.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
It ran from 2014 to 2015 and has ended.
It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.
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6.8
