The King's Affection

The King's Affection is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and it rewards the patience it asks of you. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Park Eun-bin sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The King's Affection arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The writing in The King's Affection treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret. Park Eun-bin and Rowoon lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. It first aired in 2021. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with The King's Affection. Fans of Scarlet Heart: Ryeo will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Park Eun-bin carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

The King's Affection wrapped up in 2021, created by Han Hee-jung — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.