7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King the Land (2023)
King the Land (2023)
Overview
Amid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who's known for her irresistible smile — which he cannot stand.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Amid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who's known for her irresistible smile — which he cannot stand.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing corporate power dynamics and systemic injustices, while advocating for workers' rights and more humane workplace environments.
The movie features a predominantly Korean cast, typical for its South Korean origin, with an attempt at broader cultural representation through an Arab character, though this aspect faced criticism. Its narrative explores themes of class difference and upward mobility, offering a subtle commentary on societal structures rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The show depicted an Arab character, Prince Samir, engaging in behaviors such as drinking alcohol and frequenting nightclubs, which contradict Islamic principles. This portrayal was widely criticized for cultural insensitivity and misrepresentation of Muslim values, leading the producers to issue apologies acknowledging the problematic depiction.
King the Land primarily focuses on a heterosexual romantic plot. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor has the show been noted for such representation. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A due to no depiction.
King the Land (2023) primarily focuses on a romance and workplace dynamics within a hotel setting. There is no information available to suggest the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes, indicating they are not a part of the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
King the Land is an original South Korean romantic comedy series. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters, nor a reboot or biopic. Therefore, its characters are new creations and do not involve gender swaps from prior canon.
King the Land is an original South Korean drama. No prior source material or historical context establishes characters with different racial identities, and no information indicates any character was race-swapped from a previous depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
8.2
Critic Ratings
7.5
N/A
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