Jewel in the Crown Review (2010): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Jewel in the Crown worth watching?

Yes — Jewel in the Crown is worth watching, holding a 88/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 92% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. Its 85% Celluloid Score combines Celluloid editorial, Metascore (76), IMDb (8.3/10), and aggregated fan rating (91%), with audience sentiment shown separately.

Created by Kim Yi-young, Jewel in the Crown ran 1 season, 60 episodes on Netflix in Korean, from South Korea. Jewel in the Crown has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Jewel in the Crown about?

Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.

Celluloid verdict: The landmark sageuk also known as Jewel in the Crown — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Dong Yi became a defining child-star performance. The cast is led by Han Hyo-joo, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Ha-seon, Jeong Dong-hwan, Ji Jin-hee, among others.

How many seasons of Jewel in the Crown are there, and where do I start?

Jewel in the Crown has 1 season, 60 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 60 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 85% Celluloid Score into its four rating inputs plus the separate audience snapshot so you can see exactly where the rating inputs and audience snapshot differ before committing.

Where can I watch Jewel in the Crown?

Jewel in the Crown is carried by Netflix, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Netflix hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after Jewel in the Crown?

If it lands, try My Mister (93%), When Life Gives You Tangerines (93%), Reply 1988 (92%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all drama series, everything from South Korea, or the year it premiered.