Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 – Unspoiled Review
Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938
♥ Aired: May 6 – June 11, 2023
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
♥Genre: Historical Fantasy
♥Starring: Lee Dong Wook and Kim So Yeon
The Story
A handsome gumiho mountain god is sent back in time to retreat a precious magical stone and bring it back to the present for safe keeping. Along his journey, he will be reunited with many familiar faces, including his 2 childhood best friends and his younger brother. But he isn’t the only one who wants the stone. He will encounter powerful enemies and try to recruit trusted allies in his task, so that he can safely return home to the present and to the wife that he has promised to love until the end of their days.
Should I Watch
“Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938” is a fantasy drama with large doses of humor and a bit of romance and mystery. For those who may be wondering, while this is technically a prequel, I don’t think it is absolutely necessary to have seen the original to enjoy this drama. The holes are filled in enough for you to get the general idea. I am in the minority in saying that I didn’t love the original “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” series. But I do not seem alone in saying that this sequel was definitely better than it’s predecessor. The strength in this drama lies in the interesting characters and their often comedic interactions. The abundance of mythological figures and fables are intriguing and unique. Unfortunately, while the characters are memorable and the collage of mini-plots is fun to watch, the series lacked any real cohesive plot. I was often left wondering where the story was supposed to be going. But the themes of love, friendship, and family are heartwarming and it has plenty of laughter along the way. I give “Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938” an 8 out of 10 ramen.
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