The Forbidden Marriage – Unspoiled Review
The Forbidden Marriage
♥ Aired: December 9, 2022 – January 21, 2023
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Romance
♥Starring: Kim Young Dae and Park Ju Hyun
The Story
When the Crown Prince’s wife died from an apparent suicide, the palace placed a formal ban on any weddings until he remarried. But now 7 years have passed, the Prince is now King, and he has no interest in marriage. And as he soaks in his regret and disappointment, the country waits for the ban to be lifted. But when a conwoman is arrested and brought before the King, she pretends to be able to channel the ghost of the dead Princess. The King brings her in as a Palace Maid in the hopes of finding some closure so that he can finally move on. But as he spends time with his interesting new Maid, it begins to become more about getting to know her and less about saying goodbye to the Princess.
Should I Watch
“The Forbidden Marriage” is a silly historical romance with lots of comedy and lighthearted fun thrown in. Although the plot does turn more serious in the second half, making it seem a bit more like a traditional sageuk. But the characters and plot are fairly simple and make this an easy watch. The theme of spirit channeling by the lead female may make this one seem like a supernatural/fantasy drama, but in reality she is simply a swindler and there is no actual ghost in the story at all. If you like upbeat historical dramas with a rom-com feel and don’t mind a bit of political intrigue thrown into the middle, this one is enjoyable and I liked it a lot. The romance between the King and his maid had a definite “The Red Sleeve” feel, but with a more easygoing tone. I give “The Forbidden Marriage” an 8 out of 10 ramen.
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