Sunday, September 14, 2025

Six (6) Historical Period Mystery K-Drama Films and Series

K-drama lovers are always delighted when historical period dramas weave a mystery into the storyline. Check out this watch list.


(1) DetectiveK Series (2011, 2015, and 2018)

  • Plot Summary: Set in the Joseon era, these films follow a quirky detective and his sidekick solving bizarre cases. Sherlock Holmes meets a Korean period drama.


(2) TheFace Reader (2013)

  • Plot Summary: A man with the ability to “read faces”, i.e., he uses the age-old art of physiognomy to discern a person’s character and fate by studying their facial features, gets entangled in ruthless palace intrigue and corrupt political schemes.


(3) TheTale of Nokdu (2019)

  • Plot Summary: Assassins show up at a man's home, but they don't succeed. He realizes one of the group is a female and chases after her. She disappears into a widow's village. He disguises himself as a woman to infiltrate the village and uncover why assassins were sent to his home, and discovers a web of secrets, including his true identity.


(4) Secret Royal Inspector & Joy (2021)

  • Plot Summary: A reluctant secret royal inspector teams up with a divorcee who has a natural ability to solve crimes, and together they uncover corruption.


(5) JoseonAttorney (2023)

  • Plot Summary: A lawyer uses the law to seek justice for his family, uncovering deeper conspiracies. Sharp and layered with courtroom drama. Hiassistant ia princess.


(6) The King's Case Note (2017)

  • Plot Summary: The king is not just an ordinary monarch of Joseon. He's very clever, educates himself in a wide range of subjects, and is relentless in his pursuit of justice and truth. He has the perfect assistant, a chronicler or historian who has a photographic memory. He only has to see something once, and he can recall every detail.

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