TV series

The Dawn of the Empire

2002–2003 · 1 season

A slow, serious historical drama of court intrigue and warfare, demanding attention but rewarding with weight and authenticity.

In short: South Korean television series
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, betrayal, ambition
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
betrayal
ambition
war
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama, war & politics
Created by: Lee Hwan Kyung
Written by: Lee Hwan Kyung
Starring: Kim Mu-saeng, Kim Sang-joong, Jeon Hye-jin, Choi Jae-sung, Hong Ri-na, Im Byeong-gi
Length: 1 seasons, 94 episodes, 80 min each
Network: KBS1
Country: South Korea
Languages: Korean