Im kind of glad I wasnt in the mood for this one, even for Jin-goo. And do not had any problem wit it. I was caught up in some work! This shows single and greatest flaw, therefore, is ignoring the consequences of the King as a pre-existing character as determined by the premise of the show itself. And after all that complaining, that was where it truly felt like an ending, except for what happened during those two years. The queen dowager refuses to be led away, and walks out under her own power. I personaly don't like doppelganger stories because they often are not very good or end not very well like Big, Are You Human Too, The Honor, Jeckyl, Hyde and Me (not a doppelganger but same principe). window.fbAsyncInit = function() { Where did he get money to travel around? The Crown is a historical drama streaming television series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, created and principally written by Peter Morgan, and produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix.Morgan developed it from his drama film The Queen (2006) and especially his stage play The Audience (2013). At night, So-woon holds Ha Suns compass, remembering two years ago when a pair of palace guards delivered the news that they believed Ha Sun was dead. Then, someone walks past an open gate alone Ha Sun. I really loved this show, but they botched it in the end. But Ha Sun stabs him in the belly, declaring that the price for killing Minister Lee is his death. I personally think they could have used the King's death and still told an interesting and important story. Ha Sun has become immune to this mans slippery techniques of deception. I mentioned earlier that it would have given Yeo Jin-goo the possibility to play triple roles; and It makes me soooo maaadddd!!! Nobody knows why. Hes trapped, and he turns to see Ha Sun facing him, the two of them alone. An emotional farewell with Eunuch Jo (now Royal Secretary Jo) ensues and Ha Sun leaves the palace for good, following after So Woon who left the palace just before he did. Then, both Jang and the King could have remained somewhere and tended to their wounds. Please enter your username or email address. Predictable and flat waiting period for the queen. Lord Giseong (cameo by Yoon Park), backs up Ha Sun, saying that he only wants to make sure the people are taking the correct medicines, making Ha Sun smile gratefully. She decides to let Ha Sun pay tribute to Minister Lee, so he allows Minister Shin and Prince Jin-pyung to leave the palace. Some peasants could have been shown taking them in. Kudos to the entire production team. It was about the time due to the constant conflict among the delegates of his courts. It worked, because the scene in which he was hurt was really beautiful and I was on the edge of my chair and heartborken for So-Woon. He used to swap cloths with the guard make him sit on the throne and would laugh when ministers and noble men bowed to the guard. I'm not even thinking that this drama is even close to reality lol. He deposed the queen and abdicated, then suddenly passed away. But he's not finished surprising us yet, as he contemplates a decision that could change the future of the entire nation. They had more than a few epic interludes. MLDBC too was a fairly nice, pleasant and most importantly, CONSISTENT drama. It's not surprising a lot of people think that Cray Cray's death was a narrative mistake. The King : I think it was sad they didn't show him more as a Crown Prince. Speaking of Haksan- Haksan killed the king. Btw, it's wonderful to see you back on the comment section <3. How could you just walk out unarmed in broad daylight?? Yes @kiara. And that there was a happy ending, of course! The story made a lot of promises, and then didnt deliver. Distracted, Moo-young tries to get to Ha Sun, but hes stopped by a sword through the chest. This is a Absurd. Not king and the clown. The good points : the instrumental music (the OST was so beautiful and went well with the scenes), the humor ( I kind missed it at the end), the scenery (it was beautiful), not too much characters (I tend to be lost when there are too much Ministers in the same clothes). Monk Jung Saeng agrees that Minister Lee wouldnt want them to die for nothing. But I'm still not sure how the Queen managed to stop feeling guilty over her initially inadvertent betrayal of Yi Heon. Some found it a plot mistake but others didn't or found it interesting . And even that wouldn't have happened if Lee Jun-ki wasn't leading the drama basically single-handedly! 4/4 I was interested in Moon Lovers, but when I read only bad comments, I searched for synopsis and ending and actually it had so much so much potential that it's a pity it went that way. He reaches up a hand for Ha Sun to grasp, then he dies, leaving Ha Sun wracked with grief. A pathetic attempt at last minute drama for characters I no longer care about and a plot that I think is fundamentally flawed only solidifies my opinion that this drama is written stupidly, and badly. It reduced the second most important character to a plot device and resulted in him being poorly characterised. I wanted to try a sageuk, and picked TCC to discuss about it here on DB. It was the most interesting part, the relationships he had with Eunuch Jo, the Queen, Minister Lee, Moo Young, Ho Geol. Ser que foi o rei que ele indicou? She turns and theres Ha Sun, alive. A verification email has been sent to your new email address. :-) All that means nothing if youre going against the almighty Team Good! To all the above comments: Once again sweeping this fact under the rug. I must have been bonkers. My thoughts exactly, the ending felt disconnected from the rest of the plot. (Lol. I wanted to see some little clowns running around. Because everything the Clown does under pretense as the King, will be seen by the other characters, as being done by the King. Whether or not he was a lost cause because of his addictions, whether or not he was a bad husband or a bad King, is not relevant. Haksan had to die for his sins. It signalled me that it's highly probable he doesn't have enough control over the other departments either, which are Plot Consistency, Believability and Execution. But still could not convince other ministers because if they were proved wrong they will loose their necks. 9 is following him into the sageuk? I'm going to miss this drama. He only existed to play the King and become the King, at the expense of the King. Excellent performance by Kim Sang-kyung. But the main flaws I had with it are Jang's demise and So Woon's reaction to Ha Sun's disappearance. It was not possible for me to juggle three sageuks. After all if the really great episodes the ending was puzzling. For sure an emotional roller coaster ride. They just wanted to show the Clown as King. Or change the writer. Decent show, awesome costumes and props. His dignified presence was a centering, moderating influence for both monarchs, and elevated every scene in which he appeared. He promises that hell never become an animal who uses his power for personal gain, and that hell do whats right even when hes scared. ;-). And all conflict and tension that should exist because of a Clown being a fake King on a throne and surrounded by people that want to kill him, goes away. Dal-Rae and the entertainers continue to please the masses while the new King successfully implements the Dae Dong Policy across the region. That's a leap as big as Everest, but okay, fine. Though I really feel bad for our queen. D Gray Man The 14th and Crown Clown Explained [CONFUSION CLEARED] 40,791 views Oct 18, 2019 1.1K Dislike Share Save Rash Plays 24.8K subscribers D Gray Man is amazing and I can't stress that. And your flimsy attempts at trying to justify this by saying that Ha Seon was better than Yi Heon and would never succumb to what Yi Heon did, mean nothing if you refuse to develop Yi Heon as a character! LollyPip, thanks for the recap. Lord Giseong is crowned king, and Ha Sun dresses in common clothing as he packs to leave the palace. One that is like a wolf trying to be a sheep and telling everyone that it is a sheep, when its actually still a wolf. LOL! I give it a 10+++. Also, MLSHR had one of the BEST instrumental collections of Sageuk-land. Y U GOTTA KILL OFFICER JANG?! He can only be as abusive or violent or lost or addicted to drugs as his writing allows. He cries again as Ho-geol accompanies Minister Lees body out of the palace and past the rebel soldiers, then the gates are closed again. And nobody found out the Clown wasnt the King because the King is dead. In the past, I've gotten myself in a swivet over dramas I was deeply invested in that later derailed or otherwise succumbed to out-of-character behavior, illogical happy endings, etc., etc. I hate sounding petty, but, uh, what? She says that hed have lived a long life if he hasnt been greedy for the throne, but she tells him in a cold voice that shell make good use of his soldiers, and give the throne to Lord Younghwa instead. Did he not know that one was a royal twin (considered bad luck?) Or is he just slow witted when it comes to matters like his own safety? I liked the acting, the cinematography, the music themes, the multilayered characters. Why even give us Yi Heon as a character with a backstory to begin with if youre just going to do that to him. Ha Sun was a good king, and he could have been a great king, but he wasnt a happy king. I think it should have ended as Ha Sun walked out of the palace. Minister Lee didn't see himself as a hero but more like a tool for his country not good or bad but useful. That scenario would have created a lot of edge, suspense and sadness without killing a character for clout. Suspension of Disbelief. And some shows just seem to have an initial hump that I have to get over before they draw me in but then from there on out it's smooth sailing. It's simply epic! Rather than be daring, some parts felt more sensational than meaningful. Keith Bernstein/Netflix. Hasun implemented a controversial tax law and opposed the Ming. all had loyal supporters! That too, out of desperation I would have taken as some sort of poetic justice, because Yi Heon died so Ha Seon could be king, and Ha Seon died because of Yi Heon's crimes against the Queen Dowager. Hed answered that it was to serve Ha Sun loyally and die in the line of duty, and Moo-young gets his wish. The clown scoffs at everything serious in the world, he is cynical and uses humor to show people that they are too serious. Honestly, its not even the underlying moral issues that are never addressed by this show, although sure they annoy me on a personal level, and I have argued about them till Kingdom come; its that a core ingredient for plot and character was just IGNORED in order for them to try and push the story they wanted to tell. Poor Moo-young is hurt that Ha Sun tried to leave him behind, and Ha Sun marvels, You really have fallen for me! LOL, that joke never gets old. Lee Bang-won in Six Flying Dragons who murdered his mentor and is thus one of my favorite characters of all time). Nevertheless, I enjoyed TCC. It was definitely well-written making it easy to read. She points the way he went, and So-woon hurries in that direction until she sees a man in blue clothing. What type of clown is Pennywise? And it becomes very boring to watch. But, no. It was cleverly placed so he wouldnt appear foolish but experienced in many avenues of sports which pleased me very much. But then they killed Yi Heon off, and Ha Sun was just too inconsequential for me. And the King only died because the King was a plot device and the King was only a plot device because this show, and its writers, are frakking stupid.~) Sheesh. Lord Giseong agrees, saying that a kings job is to approve court discussions and take responsibility for the consequences, not wield power as he pleases, and Ha Sun regards him thoughtfully. However, the clown is a dual symbol. (link to my Episode 8 write up because it wasnt letting me do it as a word hyperlink: http://www.dramabeans.com/members/sicarius/activity/709687/ ). Do not base it on a doppelganger trope, only to IGNORE the implications and potential and importance of that doppelganger trope. His weaknesses. I was expecting more repercussions and a deeper analysis into these morally grey characters, but their actions, especially the murder of Yi Heon, were brushed over in simple strokes, diminishing the weight and impact of these moments. But i am happy to see in other forums and under youtube comments majority liked it. What right do they have to the throne? The Crowned Clown 2019 | Maturity Rating: TV-14 | 1 Season | Period Pieces 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. In the history of my country we also have a story like that. If he ever has to hang his acting hat on a piece of his work in my mind all he has to say is: episodes 7 and 8 in TTC. A character as significant and prominent as the King, doesnt even have to be on screen for anything that happens to him to be very important to how your plot plays out if you want your plot to make sense. Great points. 2023 TheReviewGeek. Loved the show and all the actors, especially the King, not the ending, but glad I watched it. His death scene was really great. It's also funny how if you have slip up and say it backwards (like I often have), and you happen to say the word as spoonerism ( Clowned Crown) it still manages to highlight some of the show. I especially liked that the twists were simple and not that many. Could have had someone stab Officer Jang and as they're about to finish him he picks up a sword and kills the man, then the man with the arrow could have shot him, then Jang could have killed the man and collapsed, leading us to think that both he and Jang are dead. Not as many ribbons and bows that way, but also no time skip that leaves more unanswered questions. Im glad it was 16 episodes. Hence I've been making an effort to be somewhat detached and not take CROWNED CLOWN too personally. So-woon had refused to accept it until theyd given her the compass, which theyd found next to Moo-youngs body. With a satisfying conclusion and impressive cinematography throughout, this Korean drama makes for quite the impressive showing. Like you I would have liked to know more of the Lord Gil Sam Bong affair. 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