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The King: Eternal Monarch

2020Show1 season16 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A deeply romantic, gripping drama series about fantasy and mystery, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E11 "Episode #1.11" 9.0

Episodes

8.5

Story

Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.

Feels like

  • Romantic Fantasy Thriller
  • Parallel Worlds
  • Korean Monarchy Drama
  • High-Stakes Romance
  • Visually Stunning
  • Political Intrigue
  • Time Travel Mystery
  • Emotional Melodrama
  • Sci-Fi Elements
  • Binge-Worthy K-Drama

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Baek Sang-hoon, Jung Jee-hyun, Yoo Je-won
Written by
Kim Eun-sook
Music by
Gae-mi

Everyone

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Facts

April 17, 2020 · June 12, 2020 · Ended

First aired
April 17, 2020
Last aired
June 12, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Evil Uncle, Wham Line, Dude, Where's My Respect? +9

  • Evil Uncle
  • Wham Line
  • Dude, Where's My Respect?
  • Scars Are Forever
  • Flashback-Montage Realization
  • Cool Horse
  • Plucky Comic Relief
  • Sweet and Sour Grapes
  • Sentient
  • How We Got Here
  • Adorably Precocious Child
  • You Already Changed the Past

12 of 108 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The King: Eternal Monarch?"

Questions about The King: Eternal Monarch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The King: Eternal Monarch?

Netflix

In the United States, The King: Eternal Monarch streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The King: Eternal Monarch worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The King: Eternal Monarch okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The King: Eternal Monarch good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The King: Eternal Monarch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is The King: Eternal Monarch in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does The King: Eternal Monarch use?

Evil UncleWham LineDude, Where's My Respect?Scars Are ForeverFlashback-Montage RealizationCool HorsePlucky Comic ReliefSweet and Sour GrapesSentientHow We Got HereAdorably Precocious ChildYou Already Changed the Pastand 96 more

TV Tropes lists 108 tropes for it, including Evil Uncle, Wham Line, and Dude, Where's My Respect?.