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The Crowned Clown

2019Show1 season16 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

Standing in for an unhinged Joseon king, a look-alike clown plays the part but increasingly becomes devoted to protecting the throne and the people.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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The Crowned Clown episodes

1 season · 16 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Monkey's Hair, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 For the Ways to Survive in the Palace, 8.8
  3. S1 E3 The Hunt, 8.6
  4. S1 E4 The Price of Being a King, 8.6
  5. S1 E5 The Daedong Group, 8.3
  6. S1 E6 Mistaken, 8.4
  7. S1 E7 The Return, 9.0
  8. S1 E8 The Power To Protect The People I Cherish, 8.9
  9. S1 E9 A Clown Knows How to Put a Play on Any Stage, 8.6
  10. S1 E10 You Will Always be a Fake King to Her, 8.6
  11. S1 E11 The Queen Leave the Palace, 8.8
  12. S1 E12 Procession, 8.8
  13. S1 E13 The Flower Tea That Cause Infertility, 9.0
  14. S1 E14 The Deposition of Queen Dowager, 8.8
  15. S1 E15 Ignore Them for Good, 9.0
  16. S1 E16 I Will Come Back for You, 8.4

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kim Hee-won
Written by
Shin Ha-eun, Kim Seon-deok
Music by
Park Se-jun

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Facts

January 7, 2019 · March 4, 2019 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2019
Last aired
March 4, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Adapted Out, Adaptation Expansion, The Caligula +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Crowned Clown?"

Questions about The Crowned Clown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Crowned Clown?

The RokuRakuten VikiTubi TV

In the United States, The Crowned Clown is free with ads on The Roku, Rakuten Viki, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is The Crowned Clown worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch The Crowned Clown?

23 h

About 23 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 85 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2019.

Is The Crowned Clown 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 Crowned Clown plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Crowned Clown in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.