# Jewel in the Crown (2010) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/dong-yi/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 91% |
| Creator | Kim Yi-young |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (60 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Jewel in the Crown (2010) is a Drama series created by Kim Yi-young, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (88%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.3/10), TMDB fan (91%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

The landmark sageuk also known as Jewel in the Crown — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Dong Yi became a defining child-star performance.

## Synopsis

Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.

## Cast

Han Hyo-joo, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Ha-seon, Jeong Dong-hwan, Ji Jin-hee, Lee So-yeon, Bae Soo-bin, Jung Jin-young, Kim You-jung, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Dong-yoon, Yeo Hyun-soo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Jewel in the Crown worth watching?**
Yes — Jewel in the Crown earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 88%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.3/10, TMDB fan 91%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). The landmark sageuk also known as Jewel in the Crown — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Dong Yi became a defining child-star performance.

**Why is Jewel in the Crown so highly rated?**
Jewel in the Crown scores 85% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 88/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and TMDB fan rating 91%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. The landmark sageuk also known as Jewel in the Crown — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Dong Yi became a defining child-star performance. See the full breakdown on the Jewel in the Crown series page.

**Is Jewel in the Crown on Prime Video?**
No — Jewel in the Crown is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Jewel in the Crown on Netflix?**
Yes — Jewel in the Crown is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Jewel in the Crown come out?**
Jewel in the Crown first aired in 2010 (2010). Created by Kim Yi-young; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Jewel in the Crown are there?**
Jewel in the Crown has 1 season across 60 episodes (2010). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Jewel in the Crown?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Jewel in the Crown’s 60 episodes take roughly 45 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Jewel in the Crown?**
Jewel in the Crown streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Jewel in the Crown?**
Jewel in the Crown stars Han Hyo-joo, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Ha-seon, Jeong Dong-hwan, Ji Jin-hee, and others. Created by Kim Yi-young.

**How many episodes are in Jewel in the Crown?**
Jewel in the Crown has 60 episodes across 1 season (2010).

**What is Jewel in the Crown about?**
Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.

**Who created Jewel in the Crown?**
Jewel in the Crown was created by Kim Yi-young. It is a drama series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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