Wang-i doin nam-ja

Truly the very best tv series I have seen in 2021. Kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire 16 episodes. The ending was magnificent. I cannot understand as to why some people found the ending as being ambiguous. It made sense to me.

I've seen many people compare this to another series based around a fictional kingdom with dragons. I'll agree with that mostly because like that one, "The Crowned Clown" just didn't know how to end. The only difference is while the former felt rushed, this ending seems to drag on way too long.

The acting, costumes, scenery, and action are all what we've come to expect from South Koreas blooming movie industry. And the story being based off of Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper" has no trouble bringing England's post-Reformation drama into Korea's bloody Joseon period. A time when heirs to the throne rarely died of old age.

However, as well as everything came together, I think this "dish" got left on the stove just a little too long. As a result of this, while you'll most likely binge watch the 16 episodes of this series (as I did), you may find the ending drags a bit too long. And that ending, which should have been satisfying, feels more akin to something you'd see on a daytime Soap Opera.

This series is one of the greatest costumed historical KDrama ever produced. Superb acting by all, great writing, direction, and magnificent cinematography, kept me glued to the screen; its just that good. Kudos to Yeo Jin Goo and his "queen" their love for each other touched my heart. I do have one caution to other subscribers- the ending is very ambiguous. Despite this, I really believe that this is one to watch!

A paranoic and evil king who has usurped the throne is replaced by a touring clown who is his doppleganger. The story is well acted and the court intrigue will force him to make difficult decisions and worry he will be exposed, particulary after falling in love with the queen. Enough twists and turns to keep you watching and even though she was evil I found myself sympathising with the dowager queen after what happened to her child.

I love this show but it does have a lot of snail pace dialogue. It also has a lot of drinking wine and tea. It also has a lot of verbiage about killing ones self or asking to be killed by others.

It also wears out the phrase, I've been framed!" Other than that, it could be seen as a family show (no sex). The scenery is beautiful and all the characters have perfect teeth and skin tone. They also have plenty of crying and more crying.

If you like battle scenes, don't blink, only a few look real ( CGI?)