Six Flying Dragons

Six Flying Dragons

On SBS

2015–20161 season50 episodes60 min7.2 / 10

A sweeping historical drama of political ambition and ideological conflict during the founding of the Joseon dynasty, driven by competing visions of power and nation-building among six interconnected figures.

The ambitious success stories of 6 people surrounding Prince Lee Bang Won, and the ideological and political conflict between Prince Lee Bang Won and Jung Do Jeon, the man instrumental in helping King Taejo establish the fledgling Joseon nation.

Questions people ask

  • Is Six Flying Dragons violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.

  • Is Six Flying Dragons sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is Six Flying Dragons scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is Six Flying Dragons easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.

  • Does Six Flying Dragons leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity58

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Six Flying Dragons

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Six Flying Dragons

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Six Flying Dragons, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Six Flying Dragons, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Six Flying Dragons, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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