TV series

The Crowned Clown

2019 · 1 season

A tense, emotionally charged historical drama where a commoner's impersonation of a king creates constant danger and unexpected tenderness.

Overview: Standing in for an unhinged Joseon king, a look-alike clown plays the part but increasingly becomes devoted to protecting the throne and the people.
How it feels: Tense, romantic, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, identity, politics, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
identity
politics
betrayal
loyalty
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex mild