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Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
2016 · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The one who messed up the world, the one who messed up the heart.
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
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Excellent introduction to historical k-drama genre. The korean acting style is a bit more broad than in the west, as are the plot points, but if you are able to get past it, then this one will captivate you. Timelines can feel a bit rushed as well. At the core, it is about what it means to do good in a world where power takes on a life of its own. The consequences of your choices that cascade around you. The performa…
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