The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
A Korean emperor and a detective navigate parallel worlds, battling demons in an epic, dreamlike romance.
Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.
How intense is The King: Eternal Monarch?
The King: Eternal Monarch has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What The King: Eternal Monarch feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulromanticepicdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The King: Eternal Monarch
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The King: Eternal Monarch for you?
Is The King: Eternal Monarch scary?
No. The King: Eternal Monarch is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The King: Eternal Monarch gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The King: Eternal Monarch sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is The King: Eternal Monarch?
Episodes run about 1h 12m.
Where can I stream The King: Eternal Monarch?
The King: Eternal Monarch is streaming on Netflix.
Does The King: Eternal Monarch have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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