
Tree with Deep Roots
Created by Jang Tae-yoo, Kim Young-hyun, Sang-yeon Park
On SBS
A historical drama interweaving a murder investigation within the palace against the backdrop of King Sejong's creation of Hangul, grounded in ideas about language, legacy, and the roots of civilization.
Deep Rooted Tree is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jang Hyuk, Shin Se-kyung and Han Suk-kyu. Based on the novel of the same title by Lee Jeong-myeong, it aired on SBS from October 5 to December 22, 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Taking its name from the poem Yongbieocheonga that says that trees with deep roots do not sway, the series tells the story of a royal guard investigating a case involving the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars in Gyeongbok Palace while King Sejong comes to create the Korean written language.
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Questions people ask
Is Tree with Deep Roots scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Tree with Deep Roots violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Tree with Deep Roots sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Tree with Deep Roots easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Does Tree with Deep Roots 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.
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Like Tree with Deep Roots
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Tree with Deep Roots
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Tree with Deep Roots, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Tree with Deep Roots, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Tree with Deep Roots, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































