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Jewel in the Palace
2003·1 Season·54 Episodes·★ 8.5
Korean original
Orphaned Jang-geum becomes the first female physician in the Joseon Dynasty and her determination is tested when people around her start showing their true faces.
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Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 54 episodes
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Seasons
Season 1
54 episodes
2003
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