TV series

The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow

1984–1985 · 1 season

A slow, serious historical drama that demands attention as it traces political intrigue and human cost across a long royal era.

Overview: The third episode of 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty deals with the period of history spanning from the reign of King Munjong, the first son of Sejong, to the chaos of Yeonsangun's rule.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Power, politics, corruption, betrayal
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
corruption
betrayal
family
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none