The Treacherous (2015)
The Treacherous is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, TVING.
The verdict
The Treacherous neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It's sitting at 6.1/10 on TMDB across 92 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 133-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, TVING.
Should you spend 2h 13m on it?
2h 13m of Korean drama, leaning history. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- At 6.1/10 from 92 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Min Kyu-dong
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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