Empress Ki
Seen it?2013 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama, War & Politics
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and a quick end, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved 24, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 51 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 120K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Han Hee
- Ha Ji-wonKi Seung Nyang (Empress Ki)
- Joo Jin-moWang Yoo (King Choong Hye of Goryeo)
- Ji Chang-wookTa Hwan (Emperor Huizong of Yuan)
- Jin Yi-hanTal Tal
- Baek Jin-heeTanashiri (Empress Tanashiri)
- Jeon Kuk-hwanEl Temur
- Im Joo-eunBayan Khutugh
- Lee Won-jongDokman
- Han Hye-rinLady Park
- Kim Young-hoBayan