TV series

The Scandal

2026 · 1 season

A slow-burning, seductive period drama where every glance and whispered word carries dangerous intent, blending romance with quiet menace.

Tagline: Desire what is forbidden.
Overview: In Joseon, a secret proposal ignites hidden desires in a gifted noblewoman, a famed lover and an unsuspecting lady caught in their dangerous game.
How it feels: Romantic, tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, power, obsession
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 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: love
betrayal
power
obsession
class
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong