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The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War

2015·Show
50Episodes in1Season
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Jingbirok, the name of a book written by real-life Joseon historian and scholar Ryu Seong Ryong (Kim Sang Joong),detailing the Imjin War (1592-1598). The drama will be a telling of historical events with the scholar as the central character, in the samevein as “Jung Do Jun”(who influenced the founding of the Joseon dynasty). Ryu Seong Ryong was an official who served during King Seonjo’s reign in the late 16th century. He was a brilliant Confucian scholar who was put in charge of military operations during the Imjin War, and greatly influenced AdmiralLee Soon Shin.
Korean Historical DramaWar EpicPolitical IntrigueBiographical AccountStrategic WarfareMeticulously ResearchedHuman Cost of WarScholarly PerspectiveNational Identity

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Is The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 50 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Is The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.