The Last Empress

2018·Show
52Episodes in1Season
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Mystery, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace. Nothing is what it seems, and Oh Sunny is ready to fight until the end to uncover a mysterious homicide within the royal palace, fighting to protect those she loves the most and obtain happiness.
Korean DramaPolitical IntrigueRoyal FamilyMysterySocial CommentaryRevengeFamily DynamicsPsychological ThrillerAlternate History

Crew

Directed by:
Joo Dong-min

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Last Empress legally?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

The Last Empress 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 Last Empress worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Empress rated?

ViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Last Empress have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes.

When did The Last Empress air?

It ran from 2018 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is The Last Empress in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Empress?

126ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+112

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What tropes does The Last Empress use?

Foregone ConclusionThe Last TitleRags to Royalty

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for The Last Empress, including Foregone Conclusion, The Last Title, Rags to Royalty.

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