The Scholar Who Walks the Night – Unspoiled Review
The Scholar Who Walks the Night
♥ Aired: July 8 – September 10, 2015
♥# of Episodes: 20
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Vampire Drama
♥Starring: Lee Joon Gi and Lee Yo Bi
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The Story
Kim Sung Yeol is a guardian vampire who has spent the last 120 years trying to avenge the death of his first love, which was caused by the evil vampire, Gwi. During that 120 years, Gwi has been ruling the Joseon Empire from behind the scenes, by controlling the king and all his decisions. Sung Yeol finds an unlikely ally in a struggling male book seller who turns out to be a female in disguise. With her help, Sung Yeol hopes to find a missing book, written by the deceased Crown Prince, that gives a detailed strategy of how to defeat Gwi once and for all. But Gwi is not going down without a fight!
Should I Watch
“The Scholar Who Walks the Night” is a great option for all you vampire drama fans out there. Sexy vampires are in abundance in this interesting take on Joseon history. The drawback is that the script can be kind of a mess at times. If you are someone who looks for a tight plot line with no glaring holes, you should skip this one. While the cast boasts a lot of familiar faces, with obvious acting skills, the script can be ackward and unnecessarily wordy. Dramas have come a long way since 2015, so the effects can seem a bit cheesy given their age. But if you want a vampire adventure story with a sweet romance and some amazing sageuk costumes, this is a good choice. And did I mention hot vampires? I give “The Scholar Who Walks the Night” a 7 out of 10 ramen.
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