The Scandal
Desire what is forbidden.
Created by Jung Ji-woo
On Netflix
A period erotic drama centered on forbidden desire and seduction, where three characters navigate a dangerous romantic triangle shadowed by social transgression and moral ambiguity.
In Joseon, a secret proposal ignites hidden desires in a gifted noblewoman, a famed lover and an unsuspecting lady caught in their dangerous game.
Genres
Questions people ask
Does The Scandal leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
Is The Scandal scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Scandal sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Scandal easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Scandal violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Scandal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Scandal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Scandal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Scandal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Scandal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
