;-). Mohamed Al-Fayed's expectations for his son Dodi are the cliff upon which Season 5 leaves its audience hanging. 1/4 Predictable and flat waiting period for the queen. There almost were- with the Queen almost committing suicide out of guilt, Shin almost exposing the Clown as a fake, and Ha Seon finding out Haksan killed the king. But because he did such a good job, I almost wished he would stay (however in the movie I wanted him to stay more than anything). 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. Thats my point. But he did not return right away because he wanted to make it appear to the people that the real King was in fact assasinated and waited two years before he surfaced as Ha-seon, a clown surfaced that closely resembles the dead king. // Load the SDK asynchronously As Moo-young falls, he recalls Ha Sun asking him what his greatest wish in life is. Yeahthere should be a flash back. Thank you for recapping CROWNED CLOWN, @lollypip, especially as it is not the only drama on your plate. My favourite scene was the goodbyes between Eunuch Jo and the Clown, I really loved their relationship. Minister Lees body is taken into the palace, where Ho-geol sobs over him. Why not let him save Ha Seon and then serve him for those two magic years? Legacy? cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access Oi And Haksan dying- so what. And it becomes very boring to watch. Not as many ribbons and bows that way, but also no time skip that leaves more unanswered questions. 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. Nothing like watching our protagonist send off his master in the most glorious way to jerk some priceless tears. Dodi wants his father to meet his girlfriend Kelly, an . The decoy is a clown who happens to be the king's doppelgnger. I'm glad the ending was portrayed as such, a little sad for those who would only ever want to find what they dont like instead of balancing it out and pointing out what they might have done well. The Clown cannot be King if there is no pre-existing King for him to pretend to be. Nobody knows why. Not really. It was pretty good Korean Soap Opera but so much tragedy and I did want Haskan to have survived for his happy ending but not to be. Didnt want it to end. She cracks it and makes a wish, but when she opens her eyes, shes still alone. 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. Or give me a modern hospital with IV's and other life support for people who spend two years in a coma. The uncanny, period-inappropriate costumes, hairstyles, makeup and actors turned me off right at the VERY beginning of the drama. Btw, it's wonderful to see you back on the comment section <3. From shock and tension through to sadness and bittersweet goodbyes, this 75 minute episode encapsulated everything Ive loved about this show since I begun covering it 2 months ago. I was glad that Ho-sun and the Queen finally got together but the ending sounded more eternal due to the mist and not quite earthy. 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. The King comes back later, as a cameo and as an excuse for conflict but we will kill him off because he's really not important to the Clown's story now; he's in the way. Like you, I'll pray to the Drama Gods that we be preserved from simultaneous sageuk scheduling in the future. The ending of The Crown season 5 centers on Queen Elizabeth II's (Imelda Staunton) dramatic feelings of obsolescence while Prince Charles (Dominic West) fruitlessly campaigns for greater stature as the future King and the tragic fate of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) hangs in the air. Ha Sun writes out his abdication, then stamps it with the royal seal. I am glad you enjoyed TCC. A) Ha Seon gives up the throne. Gotta say though, I did enjoy the political aspect of this series even if it was neglected in the last couple of episodes. That's a leap as big as Everest, but okay, fine. I felt that if Yi Heon got off his drugs a bit, he was very much capable of doing just that; protecting his place on the throne. He says that serving Ha Sun has been a once in a lifetime blessing, and they hug, both of them crying. Rather i think its because its extremely rare (almost impossible) to find a doppelganger who matches you in everyway to the extent that you are even able fool most intimate people like wives, closest servants etc. Because, when making a sad ending, you have to make it believable enough so that the viewer does not feel like theyre being unnecessarily hurt. The makers of this show (and I assume the movie) decided to show that story by means of a doppelganger plot. I can believe lots of things, like time travel, zombies or moving with one suitcase, but not having scouts when you know the other side is expecting reinforcements is so absurd it's offensive. The Crown is unlikely to continue past a sixth season, the Netflix show's executive producer has confirmed. Not bashing the show, these are just my thoughts. Nope it was kinda too long. @lovepark, I agree with you, especially with regard to: it was a bold move for the show to have Lee Kyu kill the king in secret and become the "king" from the shadows. Why kill officer Jang So random. As soon as its done, a weight seems to lift from his shoulders. It was an enjoyable show, very pretty. 5. A. The whole idea was for the clown to step in temporarily because they are bound by the custom and rules of that time period. I dont feel that it did as good of a job as it could have in explaining why Minister Lee killed Prince Yul for Yi Heon, or framing his poisoning of Yi Heon as something he was doing for the country, even though it personally hurt him to do it. He asks why Minister Lee did such a reckless thing, and Minister Lee apologizes for not keeping his promise never to leave him. He falls to the ground, and although Moo-young tries to hold Ha Sun back, he breaks away and runs to cradle Minister Lees head in his arms. Im glad that some other comments mentioned it here. He says that if she refuses, hell hang Minister Lees body at the gates for the people to see, and then theyll know that she caused this rebellion without justification. He reminds her that he made her promise never to harm herself, and says that hes returning the knife only so she can protect herself, but she says that she intends to keep her word. You dont get a medic so learn your own first-aid. Gone. No kiss for the finale? I was confused too about why the queen dowager spoke to Ha Sun as the king. Me, too. Thats not all though as we soon find out. 3.1/4 Who wouldn't, if they were up against Hae Mo-su and his badass grandson?! I didn't even recognize him from his turn as wild and crazy PD Lee Gang in RADIO ROMANCE. The Clown manages to fluke his way out of the accusations (without anyone on his side dying), and then the Villains lead a rebellion that is entirely unsuccessful and was executed without intelligence so that the Good Guys (lol) can win very easily and eliminate all threats, in the space of about 20 minutes, as if the last fifteen episodes of well, drama, mean absolutely nothing. Ha Sun stands stock-still as Minister Shin raises his sword to strike then the gates open for Minister Shin to see that his soldiers have all been killed or captured. Queen Dowager walks into a trap of her own and we understand the extent of Ha Suns game-playing as he truly understands how to navigate the vipers pit. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; 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. I've tried to watch it about four times now and still I could anticipate the bad taste it would leave in my mouth. It was the most interesting part, the relationships he had with Eunuch Jo, the Queen, Minister Lee, Moo Young, Ho Geol. The clown is a symbol of the mind. (Oh, I was forgetting Eunuch Cho. I also do not agree with the author of the recap -- that protecting the power of the king is protecting the people. I hate sounding petty, but, uh, what? I'll have to go back and rewatch it. It turns out to be a trap though that he walks right into. If it was any other drama it would gain only a few comments which would decrease over time, but MLSHR had 2000 comments within few hours even during the last episodes!! I will remember his Eunuch Jo for a long time. You know, I was angry at the How I Met Your Mother finale, like really, spitting flames type angry. I read the rest afterwards but i still have to say the same. I was sorely disappointed by the ending. Perhaps because of unavoidable comparison, CROWNED CLOWN has come up a bit short. ;-). Guards run to close the palace gates and protect the queen, but Ha Sun only has eyes for the dying Minister Lee. FB.init({ XD), I saw same say so woon biting on the hazel nut is a metaphor for her hurting herself and finding ha sun in a dream. From the masterful acting, to the cinematography, to the heart-pounding soundtrack, the drama always felt confident and assured, and I loved the beautiful way it told Ha Suns story. ;-). Its just as J Star said: Unanswered questions. His dignified presence was a centering, moderating influence for both monarchs, and elevated every scene in which he appeared. But this show decided to ignore one crucial part of this premise. A remake of the 2012 film Masquerade, the series centers on the tale of a Joseon King and his doppelganger, a clown whom he puts on the throne to escape the intense power struggles afflicting the royal court. In the summer of 1997, Diana did take her. I thought I would have gotten caught up by now, but have held off until CROWNED CLOWN cleared the decks. I don't know what came over me that I felt so compelled to embark on JUMONG and KINGDOM OF THE WINDS around the start of the year. But Ha Sun stabs him in the belly, declaring that the price for killing Minister Lee is his death. I mean, i dropped this show about halfway through so I didn't watch the back half. Jang Gwang. 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). In fact, I was this close to forgoing this entire essay last night and just shitposting for this recap, like I did for Memories of Alhambra. Ha Sun says he has a lot more reading to do and sends Eunuch Jo on to bed, but later So-woon finds him asleep on the table. I think @kiara tipped me off about it. The cliffhangers and the drums-terrific; and This went on for 3 or 4 times, the guard took advantage of it and oneday ordered to kill the disrespectful guard who is laughing at him (but actually the real king dressed in guard clothing ). Loved the show and all the actors, especially the King, not the ending, but glad I watched it. js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; It's a pity at that time I wasn't on DB, it sounds a so fun experience! But Ha Sun states that he has committed no crimes, because the secret letter was his way of protecting the nation, which is his duty as king. Ha Sun had learned they were on their way earlier in the day, and had made his plan based on when they were expected to arrive. In the dark of night, Minister Shin leads the rebel soldiers to the palace gates and orders them to kill the tyrant king. But Yeo Jin Gu is awesome throughout the drama, i love him. I mentioned earlier that it would have given Yeo Jin-goo the possibility to play triple roles; and Heyena. It kept me Interested. A few final thoughts: Director Kim Hee-won is a new discovery for me, and I definitely see why everyone praised her as they did. The part that pleased me was when he went to the first tournament and how cleverly he won during archery, or with the dog having that tiger cloth near his hand to confuse the dogs. 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). Dunno but I enjoyed it veeery much. Unnecessary death of the officer. This on the hand was all over the place. Hed answered that it was to serve Ha Sun loyally and die in the line of duty, and Moo-young gets his wish. I'll definitely read it. I was perfectly okay with the ending. She presses a finger to the stress lines between his eyes, looking worried for him. Hopefully you will and i would watch it definitely. He apologizes for not running to her faster, but she just throws her arms around his neck, happy that hes here now. He holds his own well, but neither of them sees the archers who sneak around behind Ha Sun and fire two arrows into his back. However, they should have shown the Queen passing on so that Ho-Sun could have been stated met her in the afterlife. And nobody likes him anyway, right? General Kim advises Ha Sun to order the rebels to surrender, but Ha Sun says theres something he must do first. Im glad it was 16 episodes. I give the story, props and acting 9/10 and Haksun (Chief Secretary) could get an 11/10 for his acting alone. Starring: Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, Kim Sang-kyung Creators: Kim Hee-won, Kim Seon-deok, Shin Ha-eun Watch all you want. And its not because I didnt get the ending that I wanted that makes me sad. I have not seen the movie. Too forced. Poop smell can change for illnesses as well haha. I liked seeing the leads, the romance was sweet to the point of unbelievable, but what the heck. And nobody found out the Clown wasnt the King because the King is dead. But then they killed Yi Heon off, and Ha Sun was just too inconsequential for me. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page I had to chuckle over his interpretation of Ha Sun's name ("summer fairy"). Its not even just that, its poorly constructed as a concept, let alone a written piece. Of course, they arent worth the time I suppose. Could it be that Lee Kyoung-young's recent turn as the Big Bad in supernatural thriller ROOM NO. However, I find myself not caring so much. Ugh! Firstly, shouldnt the King have been escorted out to safety in the event that people who were waiting to attack him would have? Lord Mountbatten (Charles Dance), a British Royal Navy . After wrapping up the loose ends with both Queen Dowager and Sin Chi Soo, we skip forward a year (or so I presume due to the first dialogue exchange). Which sounds all well good. Bonus points if it's a sageuk. The King : I think it was sad they didn't show him more as a Crown Prince. The story made a lot of promises, and then didnt deliver. Sorry for the late reply! And after all that complaining, that was where it truly felt like an ending, except for what happened during those two years. Even MLSHR didn't do that, although MLSHR overall was crappier than KL. The queen dowager grows nervous when things are quiet for too long, but then a soldier runs in to tell her excitedly that they stormed the palace and captured the impostor king. He only existed to play the King and become the King, at the expense of the King. Think about this, initially only Haksan, Jo, and the Monk knew the Clown was pretending to be the King. 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