O Rei: Monarca Eterno (2020)

First drama where I loved totally unlogical scene even knowing its unlogical -ep11

How to describe this drama...
START of drama was little boring lot of exposition to get you into story
MIDDLE of drama was nice to look at and I enjoyed it...
END of drama .... PLANAR/TIMETRAVEL MESS

this drama had few nice action and romance scenes I will remember and I rewatched these scenes few times. Think its worth to see just for them... almost all of these scenes are in middle part of drama.

plot - ML is emperor of korea from parallel world1.
FL is South korea detective from parallel world2[probably our world]

ML manages to travel to another world and meet FL there starts romance storyline which crosses boundary of time and plane and reality.
Add to it traitor uncle of ML which wants become emperor and got same power to cross borders.

genre - romance, plane/timetravel, action, slight myster

Leia Mais

Strong beginning, disappointing end :(

Spoiler alert!

I watched the series by chance and my enthusiasm grew with each episode.

It really has everything: tension, romance, a well-constructed plot with unpredictable twists, the perfect cast and a great soundtrack.

I saved the last episode specifically to postpone the end a little longer.

Spoiler alert:

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Yesterday the time had come and I sat spellbound and full of expectations before the season finale. And then? I'm so disappointed!!! What kind of unsatisfactory ending is that?!

For me that's everything but a happy ending! ☹

I've seen her as a queen at his side, but no, they're still forced to live in two different worlds for the rest of their lives - with a few weekend trips. That's awful! You can also see her aged hands from time to time, which doesn't even leave room for another thought. Let's summarize: He is king and needs a queen and an heir. If he forgoes it in his world, then he might as well go into her world. She might as well go into his world and visit her dad/friends every now and then. With so many better options, why do you choose such a sad existence when you love yourself?

Other things aren't really conclusive either. After he restores order, everything that previously had to do with the two of them disappears - except for their plant and their memories. Of all things! However, this is not explained. It's just like that. I would be interested to know why exactly that doesn't go away. That is more than crucial.

The role of the little boy playing yo-yo also leaves some question marks. At the end it is shown that he was present more often than one thought. In the scene with Luna he is a child, but at a chronologically earlier point in time he is shown as a teenager and an adult. That makes no sense. It won't be resolved either.

And another question is on my mind... if Lee Gon can travel into the past and influence it, couldn't he have prevented his father's murder? It is later shown that he can not only travel back to this day, but much further.

This series would have had so much potential and instead so many opportunities are wasted ☹ In the end I found some things to be very cheesy (e.g. the scene(s) in the timeless space), but I can handle that. 😃 However, I have to digest the ending itself first.

I know, tastes are different and some of you may have celebrated the ending with satisfaction - because at least she remembers and they can see each other every now and then, but it left me deeply disappointed and with the corners of my mouth turned down.

Actually, there should be clues as to whether there is a happy ending or not - then you can save yourself the trouble of watching. Of course, I realize that this is not possible due to spoilers. But for anyone who doesn't like "non-happy endings", this is really depressing.

To end my post on a positive note: I found Woo Do Hwan really strong in his dual role - that was an unexpected surprise for me. And Lee Jung Jin, who likes to take on the role of the villain (see e.g. The K2), also played his part really convincingly.

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What you need to know

This has a very good storyline, but a lot of people can’t get past the fact that it also was sponsoring products. They incorporated it in a fun way that not only helped progress the drama but to sponsor the products used to help fund the drama. If you don’t pay attention during the show, you will get lost and not understand what they mean so make sure that you do pay attention the entire time. There were a lot of comedic lines and the drama that made my stomach hurt from laughing so hard especially when the bodyguard and the counterpart from the other world met that scene, made me cry laughing. If you understand the story plot you will love this drama very much and want to watch it over again I know I did.

Leia Mais

Worth a Try!

I was initially scared to try this drama. I remember when it came out and everyone complained about it being terrible, so I just decided to ignore it and check out different shows instead. That was until I decided to give it a shot, and I was pleasantly surprised!
One of the biggest complaints that I saw for this drama was that it's confusing. To be honest, it can be a bit convoluted at times because of the parallel universes and eventual time travel. As long as you follow the plot in the first episode and try to remember all the characters, the plot really comes together and makes complete sense.
Something to be wary of when starting this drama is the amount of product placement shown every single episode. Usually with dramas, the product placement is evident, but it's not something that you get hung up on. This show however felt like 50% plot 50% ads. It was almost laughable that the directors didn't even try to sneak in the product placement. Some of the ads were entirely unrelated to what was happening in the show and I couldn't help but laugh at the amount of times any of the actors would gush about a random product in the middle of a dramatic scene. Once you get used to this, the rest of the show becomes a lot more enjoyable.
A slightly controversial opinion, but Lee Min Ho is one of my least favorite actors. Despite being somewhat biased against him, I still thought the drama was adorable, and his chemistry with Kim Go Eun seemed really genuine. The rest of the cast definitely shined in this show as well, and made the series much more enjoyable. Still not the best cast I've ever seen in a drama, but having Woo Do Hwan play a main character honestly made the show 10 times better.
Overall, it wasn't one of the best shows I've ever seen, but I was still hooked from beginning to end. Without spoiling, some of the scenes were absolutely stunning and will remain with me for years to come. Definitely not a show for everyone, but I feel like those who watch a lot of kdramas would appreciate this series.

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Doesn’t need all this hate

A lot of people said over the time how bad the drama was. It is not. The plot isn’t bad and the acting is amazing. It is refreshing to see Lee Min Oh on a different kind of role which until this series, remaines mostly the same.

The scenery is beautiful. I mean the drama is indeed gorgeous. It took us so many of us to visit the filming locations. Not just because it is a drama but because it’s beautifully filmed.

The only regret might be the ending. Some regret that it ended well (which is a spoiler tho). The problem to me is that they tried to make a complex ending and I understand it. The directing process is complex and also a reason why so many people didn’t approve. But towards the end that complexity wasn’t necessary or at least not necessary once you finished the whole drama. Not necessary to a point that instead of finishing on a good note it gives you a “unfulfilled feeling”.

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The drama had good premise but somehow failed to really translate it for viewers. It tried to repeatedly create tension and add so many mysteries for many episodes but when the twist came, it was a little anti-climactic.

Also the drama should have capitalized more on KGE acting prowess. Although she sells the female police officer JTE well, the drama could have been more compelling had they focused as much on Luna character as well. As for LMH, as always he has a regal air which is just right for his kingly role. Sadly not much opportunity to show his acting range was given for the character.

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Fun for a glamour filled time-pass during quarantine times.

I’m not a LMH fan very honestly and only waited and finished this series for Do Hwan...and he did justice to his characters. Not a second of his screen time was a dreaded moment. Loved how convincingly he portrayed both his characters. Can’t wait for more shows of him as the lead.
As the for the show, I’m not gonna be very cynnically critical and say the show was terrible...sure it had loop holes and some bad acting moments and a weak story line overall but I didn’t mind much until the last 2 episodes. It was anti-climatic, extremely weak and just ridiculous. The whole build up of 14 episodes was deflated in the last 2. You want us to believe they lived in different time lines forever? He’s the King after all. Or does the kingdom end with him? And all the other dimensions angle though obviously scientifically it’s existence is a factor in the show, the way they portrayed it was just meh at best.
Instead of dialling up the necessary story lines and emotions, they dialled up stupidity levels and gave a ridiculous ending.

But thanks to the makers and the actors, we got some much needed time pass during these quarantine times. So for that and for Woo Do Hwan❤️ I’m grateful.

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Prince on a white horse

•Many reviews said its not as good as it should be, yes we all have high expectations as its LMH AND KGE drama.since LMH returned from his military service so more was expected.
And for kim go eun she was seen in goblin, one of the best kdrama till now, and TKEM is no where in comparison to Goblin.
Leave all the biseness aside and watch it with fresh mind.

•Story- read the synopsis, parallel universe have people meet by destiny and how they stay together and how they separate the wrong doers of the two world.
With the first episode LMH comes riding a white horse,My first thought was like this drama fulfills a girl dream of meeting a prince charming on a white horse.So based on this one thought i watched and enjoyed this drama.

•Acting- LMH and KGE had an amazing chemistry which really pulled the mass to watch it. Their time freeze scenes were done beautifully and makes me watch it again and again. as am a diehard fan of uniform, I must say LMH looked wow in navy uniform.
I liked kang shin jae,myung na ri. They just put more interest to the the story.myung na ri was really great to watch.

•Music-orbit by hwasa was up beat. Maze by yongzoo was soulful. These two osts are worth listening.
•Rewatch-I am watching it for the third time.it has amzing chemistry and story. So yes.

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Coulda done better as a BL

I've watched this show and honestly thought it could've done a bit better as a BL, I like the storyline but just not how they literally jumped time, universe travel, and all that stuff.

But the plot between that bodyguard and the King MMMMMM, okay. MMMMMMM. That is all I have to say, their bromance was what brought me to the show in the first place, and the first episode just shows all of it...

I've watched the bromance on some edits and it brought me to the show, I absolutely love Bromance.

But IMO (In my opinion) it would've done better as a BL and without the weird time and universe travel. (This ain't Multiverse of Madness)

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I am a romantic fantasy fan lord of the rings ,the wisher harry potter that kind of movies fan I am romantic by nature so some romance with historic background is my love. This is a background for what I will say
The king is a TV series I love to see more than once
The hero in that TV series is not the actors the hero is
1- The screen writer Kim Eun Sook she did an amazing job she made me know what a royal family should be and what an orphan baby that can have anything in the world still at the same time has nothing from this world all his world is his country its pride he is putting everything on hold for that with no care for himself or his happiness yes you can feel that the hero is detached from every one all the time as if he is documenting every frame move and emotion she made him a scientist that is his job and at the same time a king who his main gold is justice love and care for everyone her message was delivered with flying colors
2- The music is the second method to deliver that message thank you for entertaining our souls and ears with the same elegant way the screenwriter did
3- I thank the directors they made me feel the difference between the 2 world without even mentioning that this is brilliant thank you
4- About the cast every and each one of them has a talent and was put at the correct place and environment to act and entertain me and every one can watch
Than you all for the good work waiting to see more of the screenwriter Kim Eun Sook work when I see your TV series I am on another world this world is mine watched the Guardian: The Lonely and Great God I love it too

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Stunning Visually Beautiful Drama with a Great Story. A Tale of Parallel Universes.

I absolutely loved this drama. An incredibly Creative Masterpiece from South Korea. Set in 2 Parallel Universes. Such a Great Storyline. The Main lead Character is every woman's fantasy come true. A Stunningly Beautiful Knight in Shining Armour. The Female lead was excellent. It is a Visually Exquisite Drama. Set In a Police Station and a Palace. The story moves across The Kingdom of Korea and the Republic of Korea. An amazing Clever Story of Treachery that Crosses 2 Universes. I have watched so many Korean Dramas and am amazed at the Creativity of the Script Writers and Production Teams, I have yet to come across any bad acting. Incredible talent that is well nurtured. There are also many stunning Chinese Dramas too but I prefer the 16 episode Korean set up above the 50-60 episode Chinese ones. This is in my Top 3 Favourites. I loved it.

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