That scenario would have created a lot of edge, suspense and sadness without killing a character for clout. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1) The Last Of Us Episode 5 Recap & Review, 2) The Interest Of Love Episode 16 Recap, Review & Ending Explained, 6) Crash Course in Romance Episode 9 Recap & Review, 8) Magic Mikes Last Dance Ending Explained, 10) You Season 4 Episode 1 Recap & Review. or That was during my first DB live-watch, OH HAE-YOUNG AGAIN, which got into some trippy metaphysics. (Cant remember if I read all of your wall before you broke DB, but still *nods*. It would be boring if we knew what happens on the whole drama in a preview. But the Clown woke him up and he realized he could do good for korean people. Why kill officer Jang So random. It's taking all my concentration, too. He was the best!! A concern for royal doctors. Honestly, his death was really a nice plot in the story. It was quite unpredictable and almost each episode ended with a cliffhanger . It was like he was never her childhood friend or first love, it was like her past husband never existed once the Clown declared his love for her. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page This was my first YJG drama and it is hard to believe he is only 21 years old. The queen dowager thinks a moment, then gives him permission to invade the palace and remove the clown from the throne. I give it a 10+++. The internal and external forces driving a wedge between the monarchy and its people seemed overwhelming, and someone with a weak resolve . I neglected to state that Jin-goo's performances were great, and that Kim Sang-kyung is a new favorite. One of these days I intend to watch SHIN DON, which may overlap with JEONG DO JEON. (Maybe even a Lord GSB cameo by Lee Byung-hyun?). Also I don't see why kill Moo Young in the last moment right when he had finally accepted Ha-Sun as his Master, it felt out of the blue. General Kim advises Ha Sun to order the rebels to surrender, but Ha Sun says theres something he must do first. As is so aptly stated in NIRVANA IN FIRE, Time flows like water, and what has gone cannot come again. Give it a rest, Pakalana. Shiver!! Minister Lee : he was really a great character. All seems well and as Officer Jang vows to stand by Ha Suns side no matter what, assassins appear to avenge Queen Dowager resulting in both Officer Jang and Ha Sun suffering a terrible fate. I was sure there would be a flashbacks putting thing in context. It showed his relationships. I dont understand where he was for 2 years, This outstanding! The ending, although not a disaster, definitely needs to be reworked. At the end of its fifth season, The Crown has taken viewers through much of the turmoil and strife that engulfed the royal family over the course of that . Its not even just that, its poorly constructed as a concept, let alone a written piece. In my view, the story went downhill after Yi Heons death because almost nothing that was set up before then had any serious consequences. Ha Sun has become immune to this mans slippery techniques of deception. 4 Recommended by Shawarma It was a beautiful journey, and when the last episode ended I felt a little sad to say goodbye to them all. She had nothing to lose and maybe something to gain by ratting him out. They knew from the beginning that Ha Sun will have to step down. Because I think writing can be objectively bad, and no matter how many times I try and prove this, back it up with philosophical and canon evidence, you, and half this comment section, are always going to think something being bad is relative and subjective; only opinion and perspective. I really loved this show, but they botched it in the end. Please enlighten us. All she got in return was a bitter forced suicide she was so misunderstood. So, I'm genuinely happy you got CROWNED CLOWN as your 1st Sageuk. He says that if she refuses, hell hang Minister Lees body at the gates for the people to see, and then theyll know that she caused this rebellion without justification. Ha Sun stands stock-still as Minister Shin raises his sword to strike then the gates open for Minister Shin to see that his soldiers have all been killed or captured. It wasn't surprising. One day, Ha Suns ministers bring up the fact that hes led the country to a time of peace, but hes still produced no heirs. That is the amount of respect or rather fear a king was able to inflict upon others in those days. He falls to the ground, and although Moo-young tries to hold Ha Sun back, he breaks away and runs to cradle Minister Lees head in his arms. On the other hand, last week I finished reading the existing 106 chapters of the translation of NIRVANA IN FIRE, and am looking forward to commencing that watch when I'm current with HAECHI. Meanwhile Ha Sun is torn after receiving an urgent letter regarding troops on the Frontier. Ohh man. I don't know what came over me that I felt so compelled to embark on JUMONG and KINGDOM OF THE WINDS around the start of the year. Jong-rim and Jae-gu, who got to take the civil service exam because of Minister Lee, offer to help Ho-geol get revenge, but Ho-geol says theyll only lose their lives. Early on there were comments about the disclaimer at the beginning of each episode of TCC. Because they went about writing it completely the wrong way, and the premise was flawed from the very beginning due to how they decided to tell it. Finally they live happily ever after. Minister Shin tries to bargain, offering Ha Sun the queen dowagers head if he lets him go. I was glad that Ho-sun and the Queen finally got together but the ending sounded more eternal due to the mist and not quite earthy. I read the rest afterwards but i still have to say the same. He reminds her that he made her promise never to harm herself, and says that hes returning the knife only so she can protect herself, but she says that she intends to keep her word. The Clown : Yeo Jin Gu really acted him very well, showing the subtil evolution from a simple puppet to a real King. And with the way Hasun suddenly reappeared and the Queen didn't even ask him where he was, only asked what took him so long?? What type of clown is Pennywise? When she gave her rings away and they found his compass. Unnecessary death of the officer. Moo-young yanks the sword from his own belly and uses it to kill the last assassin, as Ha Sun sinks to the ground. ;-). The old grey mare ain't what she used to be. He had no backstory. Cingu, I promise to read your essay but right now I gotta get away from the Cray Cray for a few hours and take a nap or something. Ha Sun travels with Lord Giseong and sees people hard at work in a field. Por que eu achei que todos os inimigos estavam mortos. In the drama the writers won't be able to keep the clown on the throne in the end or they'll have to deal with some angry Korean viewers. In the morning So-woon decides to go for a walk, and as she strolls, she recalls the intimate moments she spent with Ha Sun and the promises he made to always be with her. It was a great journey and Yeo Jin Gu really killed it. But then they killed Moo Young for no reason and it made me so inexplicably angry that I cant seem to move on. Lord Giseong is crowned king, and Ha Sun dresses in common clothing as he packs to leave the palace. When Kab-soo and Dal-rae's clown troupe arrived where Ha Sun had intended to rendezvous with the former Queen, I wondered how the guardian managed to leave his job working for the navy in Ha Sun's hometown. Not bashing the show, these are just my thoughts. The plot cant take any additional eps. He should have walked away, been protected by the officer, who would then accompany him as he returned to the village incognito to meet up with his sister and the queen. Because everything the Clown does under pretense as the King, will be seen by the other characters, as being done by the King. The character had reached the point of no return and the "goings-comings" between the Palace and the outside would have been boring. Nobody offered a friendly gesture to Diana, choosing Charles. She asks him to absolve her of her title first, so that instead of becoming the queen dowager and staying in the palace, she can go away and wait for him to join her. Thus, the story's flow was smooth and it concentrated more on the main story of the clown. I found the ending a little stretched don't get me wrong, I always want happy endings and in this case a life as commoners for Ha-Seon and the Queen, but it seemed to me that the story was wrapped up that way to create suspense about Ha-Seon fate (and, I think, to give us assurance that his life will be safe in the future). But I guess they all live together happily ever after. I know they were trying for something similar to the movie Dave but it did not work. It turns out to be a trap though that he walks right into. As soon as its done, a weight seems to lift from his shoulders. What can I say. You know, I was angry at the How I Met Your Mother finale, like really, spitting flames type angry. Since NIF is set in fictional ancient China, I think it will be easier to differentiate HAECHI from it than from another sageuk. Yeo Jin-goo. FB.init({ LollyPip, thanks for the recap. This shows single and greatest flaw, therefore, is ignoring the consequences of the King as a pre-existing character as determined by the premise of the show itself. Heyena. Not fond of separation endings. And it becomes very boring to watch. But Ha Sun stabs him in the belly, declaring that the price for killing Minister Lee is his death. She walks out of the village and into a field to think, carrying one of her wishing hazelnuts with her. See you over at HAECHI, which I am enjoying so far. I just wish I could have commented more on CROWNED CLOWN, but the mental fatigue was real. Enjoy it all you want. Ah.I just can't forget how foolhardy Hasun was to leave without protection when he knew that he had so many people against him. Not king and the clown. Because the show you THOUGHT you were getting, the doppelganger plot with the tension and juxtaposition created by that, is actually a different show altogether. Inconsistencies are there but being able to create a good show that MOST people clearly enjoyed was thanks to the people behind it. Whatever you want to argue the reason for this was, and whatever you want to argue the reason for Ha Seon blithely forgiving him for this was, and whatever the argument posed for whether Haksan was good or bad, does not matter. I liked the acting, the cinematography, the music themes, the multilayered characters. Dont base it on a doppelganger trope at all if youre going to do that! I love the show, but they have to redo the ending!!! I was also wishing and hoping to get more of Yi Heon's pre-addiction backstory. Please tell me I'm not the only one who viewed the ending as an open-ended one! No man can serve two masters. Everything was inconsistent. Not a big time period. This went on for 3 or 4 times, the guard took advantage of it and oneday ordered to kill the disrespectful guard who is laughing at him (but actually the real king dressed in guard clothing ). He says that she hasnt been officially deposed yet, so shes still of higher status than the king, and can order him to dethrone the traitor clown. But because he did such a good job, I almost wished he would stay (however in the movie I wanted him to stay more than anything). He hands her a letter from Ha Sun, which says that if she promises not to punish his people, he will confess his crimes and hand over the royal seal. Writer: Shin Ha Eun (The Crowned Clown) Cast: Shin Min Ah as Yoon Hye Jin, Kim Seon Ho as Hong Du Shik, Lee Sang Yi as Ji Sung Hyun Streaming Source: Netflix Plot Synopsis: A big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way. I personally think they could have used the King's death and still told an interesting and important story. He asks why Minister Lee did such a reckless thing, and Minister Lee apologizes for not keeping his promise never to leave him. There's no telling how much faulty impressions you'd get if your 1st sageuk was MLSHR or Hwarang or Moon embracing the Sun, because then you'll have it on high pedestal, comparing the other Sageuks to your 1st one for some time for all the wrong reasons. Great points. I'll have to go back and rewatch it. The same night during a family game, one of the daughters finds the entrance to an eerie cellar - which Roger inspects immediately but finds nothing. For one example: Moo Young. Minister Lee. Dunno but I enjoyed it veeery much. Also, I completely agree that the acting, cinematography, and soundtrack were superb. The King : I think it was sad they didn't show him more as a Crown Prince. He used to swap cloths with the guard make him sit on the throne and would laugh when ministers and noble men bowed to the guard. Also, I long awaited the story of how the twins were born and one was sent away so both were equally Royal. No no. If you want to tell a story about a Clown being King, do NOT make that ENTIRE premise hinge on a single character and then treat him as a plot device! On the other hand, MLSHR is QUITE the viewing experience, and I do NOT regret the time I spent on it al ALL even though it was crappy. Gone. I said this in episode 8, and I will say it again. The viewers would simply accept it as a bittersweet fate in a sad destiny. Even if they didn't want a predictable ending of "yayy happily ever after", they could have done it like this: Officer Jang and the King are attacked and badly injured. Without him, we wouldn't have a clown to be crowned. I also do not agree with the author of the recap -- that protecting the power of the king is protecting the people. And after all that complaining, that was where it truly felt like an ending, except for what happened during those two years. 4/4 He didnt die for any plot related reasons. Ugh! all had loyal supporters! So-woon tells him that hes done enough, and that she supports his decision. On the latest episode of the tvN drama "The Crowned Clown", the fight for authority over Joseon continued, but not without a little romance thrown in between the battles.. Ha Seon (Yeo Jin-goo) promised Yoo So-woon (Lee Se-young) forever love asked asked her to see the flowers in spring, the ocean in the summer, and harvest in the fall.Ha Seon explained the meaning of the tree of love and put . But i liked the way things happened in this drama as well. General Kang asks whether he should bring his men to the capital or prepare to fight at the border. I didn't even recognize him from his turn as wild and crazy PD Lee Gang in RADIO ROMANCE. The writers could have done better making recovery time shorter, say 3-6 months. Or change the writer. Eunuch Jo brings Ha Sun a scroll, and he reads the hanja himself as he announces that for the queen dowagers crimes of harming the queen, ordering Lord Yoos assassination, and leading the rebel forces, she is officially deposed and ordered to drink poison. Me, too. And all conflict and tension that should exist because of a Clown being a fake King on a throne and surrounded by people that want to kill him, goes away. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; We learn that the soldiers who arrived just in time were General Kims, Lord Yoos old friend. Like I said, it's a fairly good and fairly solid Sageuk, preserving at least the "vibe" you expect from a Sageuk. In the dark of night, Minister Shin leads the rebel soldiers to the palace gates and orders them to kill the tyrant king. Couldnt stop watching. And how exactly was she able to leave the palace and not return to her family home or hie herself to a nunnery as she had told Daebi that she would do? But this show decided to ignore one crucial part of this premise. And Ill always be confused why the queen dowager knew that Ha Sun was an impostor, but she spoke to him as if he were Yi Heon (saying that he killed Prince Yul and stole the throne), when she had the chance to out him to the entire court. Once again sweeping this fact under the rug. Which is a rarity these days in Kdrama land. So-woon insists, saying that shes enjoyed hearing about someone she admires. Rumors say there was a clown with the face of the king, and that he was alive, but none of them was revealed to be true. version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 The Crowned Clown [1] ( Korean : ) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yeo Jin-goo, Kim Sang-kyung, and Lee Se-young. Btw, it's wonderful to see you back on the comment section <3. He should have walked away, been protected by the officer, who would then accompany him as he returned to the village incognito to meet up with his sister and the queen. <- this is exactly what I was expecting. I think they could show us the Lord "I don't remember his name" rebellion because it was not very clear and still had a big place in the story of this character. They want to show his loyalty via his death ? And . Unmoved by her tirade, Ha Sun says calmly that hell endure the results of his own sins, and she should do the same. Because the show wouldve been more interesting, and wouldve made more sense if he had been treated as his necessary pre-existing character, and therefore storytelling cornerstone, (and Jingoos acting) deserved and required. I was relieved that he survived the rebellion, and presumably will serve the new king for years to come. Minister Shin orders his men after him, but the instant Ha Sun is through the gate it slams shut, cutting him off from his soldiers. So-woon asks what took him so long, and he says that he dreamed for so long that when he woke, a lot of time had passed. This is a Absurd. A remake of the 2012 film Masquerade, the series centers on the tale of a Joseon King and his doppelganger, a clown whom he puts on the throne to escape the intense power struggles afflicting the royal court. What a load of crap! The decoy is a clown who happens to be the king's doppelgnger. The entire nation praised his great virtues. I expected that Haksan would perish, and am not surprised he took Prince Jin-pyung with him. That there was a progression to his devolution and, put into the same environment, the Clown was going to start to devolve the same way. So-woon had refused to accept it until theyd given her the compass, which theyd found next to Moo-youngs body. For a doppelganger Clown to become King, the King must already exist as a character. Why even give us Yi Heon as a character with a backstory to begin with if youre just going to do that to him. Then not explain the gap of two years 4. Yes @kiara. I cannot believe that Lord Shin would have allowed himself to walk into a trap. Also the king wasn't allowed to read his own records in case he'd changed it. As Moo-young falls, he recalls Ha Sun asking him what his greatest wish in life is. Then why have him shot at and left for dead? While Ha Sun is studying in the library, Eunuch Jo says that he hasnt been sleeping and suggests he go to bed early. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { I was caught up in some work! I think they could end it a better way but I was happy to see their reunion. Like you I would have liked to know more of the Lord Gil Sam Bong affair. Thats my point. . knew it would happen before the end of this drama: line 7, strike TTC and insert TCC. Where was Ha Sun the whole time in those two years???? Meanwhile, MLSHR had ALL the potential to be THE Sageuk of the decade, but it tanked, epically. Guards run to close the palace gates and protect the queen, but Ha Sun only has eyes for the dying Minister Lee. 2. Got bored reading the comments with such fervor to bring the drama down. The Clown cannot be King if there is no pre-existing King for him to pretend to be. Alas, it never materialized. Because a writer can write a 'bad' end, but if properly done no one can challenge it or be confused. Nope it was kinda too long. Nobody found out the King died because the Clown is the King. I don't care how emotionally satisfying others may find the ending, two years in a coma without modern medicine is just so absurd it takes me right out of the story. My thoughts exactly, the ending felt disconnected from the rest of the plot. Poop smell can change for illnesses as well haha. And your flimsy attempts at trying to justify this by saying that Ha Seon was better than Yi Heon and would never succumb to what Yi Heon did, mean nothing if you refuse to develop Yi Heon as a character! That seemed so unnatural. Yes, I did get a little teary at the final goodbye; created an account to say, I totally agree with you. If it was any other drama it would gain only a few comments which would decrease over time, but MLSHR had 2000 comments within few hours even during the last episodes!! I'll definitely read it. This is a critique of the show alone. Thank you for the suggestion, @marcusnyc20, I will try Haechi in the future :), Congrats on your 1st Sageuk! Sheesh. In the past, I've gotten myself in a swivet over dramas I was deeply invested in that later derailed or otherwise succumbed to out-of-character behavior, illogical happy endings, etc., etc. To me this drama was about Haksan and his quest to get the Dadong tax law passed. For the drama in general. (Source: Netflix) Drat! Its based on Ha Suns name, which means summer fairy, and Eunuch Jo says it perfectly suits him because hes like the summer sun that shines equally over everyone. Did you read my essay? Yeah, I was all set to accept this final episode as whatever, its over and forget about it. They had more than a few epic interludes. It would have been nice to have more info on who retrieved his body and nursed him back to health and where. I love how real his performance was. We can write what we want but everyone involved in it worked really hard to bring this to life. Prince Jin-pyung lies alone, bleeding and gasping for water. End of story. Why didnt the Queen let his sister know who she was, Also I was also confused at how Shin got back in the palace back in his uniform for the assembly meeting when he broke out of jail And was sentenced to death, Because I loved the drama so much and was on the edge of my seat I was expecting a Scarlet Heart type ending or Queen for Seven Days even but do t get this one at all but would still give it 9/10. Fictional or not, no sageuk has ever dare to change the royal line of Joseon. She says that hed have lived a long life if he hasnt been greedy for the throne, but she tells him in a cold voice that shell make good use of his soldiers, and give the throne to Lord Younghwa instead. They didn't really expose that at the beginning. It didn't turn out to be a bad drama, but it's not like I missed something important! KINGDOM, alas, also got short shrift from me because it was too much to juggle with CROWNED CLOWN. And it becomes very boring to watch. 2023 TheReviewGeek. I dont feel that it did as good of a job as it could have in explaining why Minister Lee killed Prince Yul for Yi Heon, or framing his poisoning of Yi Heon as something he was doing for the country, even though it personally hurt him to do it. It was pretty good Korean Soap Opera but so much tragedy and I did want Haskan to have survived for his happy ending but not to be. He takes the throne and the queen dowager looks frightened, but shes relieved when Lord Younghwa, her choice for king, also enters the room. However instead of this being a huge and important plot point, and an opportunity for properly developed conflict and climax, this is practically swept under the rug. I wanted to see some little clowns running around. What were the different possibilities? Starring Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, Kim Sang-kyung Genres Historical, Romance Subtitles English, Deutsch [automatisch], more, , , , , , , , , , , , Audio languages Watch for $0.00 with Prime Watch with Prime Hello? I liked seeing the leads, the romance was sweet to the point of unbelievable, but what the heck. He was always so twitchily suspicious that I can't believe he just stood there as Haksan grabbed a guard's sword and charged at him. This feels like irony in my perspective, since between episode 6 to 8, she says that it does not matter if Ha Sun is late or not, he will always be there. Speaking of Haksan- Haksan killed the king. Why even give us Yi Heon as a character with a backstory to begin with if youre just going to do that to him. What, he doesnt get to benefit from the magic two year time leap ? I dont understand why the Queen couldnt have children?!?! Just when I thought this drama couldnt get any worse they introduced the seperation trope! A few final thoughts: Keith Bernstein/Netflix. She asks why hes here and not Minister Shin, and he says that Minister Shin fell in battle, but that theyve got the king locked up. Could it be that Lee Kyoung-young's recent turn as the Big Bad in supernatural thriller ROOM NO. But its not a secret to the close people to them. Thanks so much for the recaps LollyPip! What a complete waste of time. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; She turns and theres Ha Sun, alive. Whether or not he was a lost cause because of his addictions, whether or not he was a bad husband or a bad King, is not relevant. You're a neophyte. We got to see one measly flashback of Yi Heon and the Queen early in their marriage before he started going off the deep end. Well have the full season review written up shortly but for now, its fair to say the show ended on a well-deserved high. C) Most of what could have been a semi-satisfactory end to a once potentially good show ended up being So Woon wandering around in tears because she thought her husband was dead, which surprise! Whatever you want to argue the reason for this was, and whatever you want to argue the reason for Ha Seon blithely forgiving him for this was, and whatever the argument posed for whether Haksan was good or bad, does not matter. He explains that he doesnt wish to give the throne to a child of his blood, so hes been watching the officials for a suitable successor, and he thinks Lord Giseong is the best choice. Because the show you THOUGHT you were getting, the doppelganger plot with the tension and juxtaposition created by that, is actually a different show altogether. (~You know, its kind of paradoxical. Jang Gwang's steady presence was a joy -- especially when Eunuch Jo was blending into the woodwork and meticulously inspecting the curtain pull while Haksan was going ballistic over Ha Sun early in his residency at court. And clothes? Hes trapped, and he turns to see Ha Sun facing him, the two of them alone. And it seems they were successful in it. B) He's attacked and left for dead. Premiere Watch: Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2, The Crowned Clown, Whats Wrong Mr. Poong-sang, The clown gets a lesson on how to be a king, Three teasers for The Man Who Became King, Lee Kyu-han joins The Man Who Became King, Yeo Jin-gu, Lee Se-young become the king and queen of Joseon, First script read for The Man Who Became King, The Man Who Became King confirms main pairing Yeo Jin-gu, Lee Se-young, Lee Se-young courted to be Yeo Jin-gus queen in Gwanghae remake, http://www.dramabeans.com/members/sicarius/activity/709687/, LT is Irresistibly Indifferent, Dame Judi. Oi (Oh, right. Maybe some beanies can take a shot at that. But I dont know the Clown. The dog keeps . It makes me soooo maaadddd!!! The writing, on the other hand, definitely the weakest link. If you want to tell a story about a Clown being King, do NOT make that ENTIRE premise hinge on a single character and then treat him as a plot device! Auwe! I am waiting for several upcoming dramas. 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