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Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow poster

Overview

In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive

Overview

In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Fandango
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's narrative centers on an individual detective uncovering a conspiracy and bringing specific corrupt officials to justice, emphasizing universal themes of truth and fairness without advocating for broader systemic change or a particular political ideology.

The movie features casting that is traditional for its South Korean cultural and historical setting, with no intentional race or gender swaps of roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of its main characters and does not incorporate explicit critiques of traditional identities or central DEI themes.

Secondary

The film features a Buddhist monk as a central, sympathetic character caught in a tragic mystery. While the temple serves as a setting for intrigue, the narrative does not critique Buddhist practices or beliefs, instead focusing on the individual's suffering and the broader societal injustices.

Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While a female character adopts a male disguise, this serves as a plot device for practical reasons within the narrative, rather than exploring aspects of gender identity or sexual orientation.

The film does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. A central plot twist involves a male character disguising himself as a woman for revenge, which is a narrative device distinct from the portrayal of transgender identity.

The film focuses on Detective K and his assistant investigating a murder and conspiracy. While a prominent female character, Han Gaek-ju, is central to the plot, she does not engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters are depicted in significant physical action roles.

The film features original characters created for this specific movie series. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment that establishes any character's gender differently from their on-screen portrayal.

This film is an original South Korean production set in the Joseon era, featuring original characters. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing characters of a different race that were subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.2
The Movie Database logo
6.6

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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