# Mr. Queen (2020–2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/mr-queen/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 92% |
| Creator | Choi Ah-il & Park Kye-ok |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (20 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Mr. Queen (2020–2021) is a Comedy, Drama, History, Romance series created by Choi Ah-il & Park Kye-ok, streaming on Viki. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (88%), audience ratings (94%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.6/10), and fan ratings (92%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

A body-swap farce with unusually sharp palace politics underneath. Shin Hye-sun's performance is a comic tour de force, and the show is smart enough to let the romance sneak up on you.

## Synopsis

A brash, womanising chef at the presidential residence hits his head in a swimming pool and wakes in the body of a young Joseon queen. Stranded in a palace of poisoned tea, rival dowagers and scheming in-laws, he keeps his modern instincts and his very modern mouth, cooking his way into favour — while the husband he never wanted turns out to be quietly building a rebellion of his own.

## Cast

Shin Hye-sun, Kim Jung-hyun, Bae Jong-ok, Kim Tae-woo, Seol In-ah, Na In-woo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Mr. Queen worth watching?**
Yes — Mr. Queen earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 88%, audience 94%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.6/10, and fan 92%. A body-swap farce with unusually sharp palace politics underneath. Shin Hye-sun's performance is a comic tour de force, and the show is smart enough to let the romance sneak up on you.

**Why is Mr. Queen so highly rated?**
Mr. Queen scores 87% because all five independent sources agree: critics 88%, audiences 94%, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and fan ratings 92%. A body-swap farce with unusually sharp palace politics underneath. Shin Hye-sun's performance is a comic tour de force, and the show is smart enough to let the romance sneak up on you. See the full breakdown on the Mr. Queen series page.

**Is Mr. Queen on Netflix?**
No — Mr. Queen is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Mr. Queen on Viki?**
Yes — Mr. Queen is available on Viki in many regions (catalogued under Viki on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Viki app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Mr. Queen come out?**
Mr. Queen first aired in 2020 and ran through 2021 (2020–2021). Created by Choi Ah-il & Park Kye-ok; it streams on Viki today.

**How many seasons of Mr. Queen are there?**
Mr. Queen has 1 season across 20 episodes (2020–2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Mr. Queen?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Mr. Queen’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Mr. Queen?**
Mr. Queen streams on Viki in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Mr. Queen?**
Mr. Queen stars Shin Hye-sun, Kim Jung-hyun, Bae Jong-ok, Kim Tae-woo, Seol In-ah, and others. Created by Choi Ah-il & Park Kye-ok.

**How many episodes are in Mr. Queen?**
Mr. Queen has 20 episodes across 1 season (2020–2021).

**What is Mr. Queen about?**
A brash, womanising chef at the presidential residence hits his head in a swimming pool and wakes in the body of a young Joseon queen. Stranded in a palace of poisoned tea, rival dowagers and scheming in-laws, he keeps his modern instincts and his very modern mouth, cooking his way into favour — while the husband he never wanted turns out to be quietly building a rebellion of his own.

**Who created Mr. Queen?**
Mr. Queen was created by Choi Ah-il & Park Kye-ok. It is a comedy, drama, history series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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