# Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/moon-lovers-scarlet-heart-ryeo/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 80/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 93% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 89% |
| Creator | Cho Yoon-young |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama |
| Seasons | 1 (20 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) is a Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama series created by Cho Yoon-young, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (80%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (8.6/10), TMDB fan (89%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 93%.

## Celluloid verdict

Butchered by domestic edits yet adored abroad, this Goryeo time-slip earns its reputation on the back half — Lee Joon-gi's transformation from outcast to king is devastating, and IU carries a tragedy the show never once softens.

## Synopsis

A woman from present-day Seoul drowns during a solar eclipse and surfaces a thousand years earlier in the body of a Goryeo noblewoman, dropped into a household of princes circling their father's throne. Her friendship with a scarred, masked fourth prince deepens into love just as the succession war turns lethal, and every kindness she offers eventually becomes a weapon in somebody else's hand.

## Cast

IU, Lee Joon-gi, Kang Ha-neul, Hong Jong-hyun, Nam Joo-hyuk, Ji Soo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo worth watching?**
Yes — Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 80%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 8.6/10, TMDB fan 89%. Audience snapshot is separate (93%). Butchered by domestic edits yet adored abroad, this Goryeo time-slip earns its reputation on the back half — Lee Joon-gi's transformation from outcast to king is devastating, and IU carries a tragedy the show never once softens.

**Why is Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo so highly rated?**
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo scores 81% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 80/100, Metacritic 68/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and TMDB fan rating 89%. The separate audience snapshot is 93%. Butchered by domestic edits yet adored abroad, this Goryeo time-slip earns its reputation on the back half — Lee Joon-gi's transformation from outcast to king is devastating, and IU carries a tragedy the show never once softens. See the full breakdown on the Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo series page.

**Is Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo on Prime Video?**
No — Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 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 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo on Netflix?**
Yes — Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 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 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo come out?**
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo first aired in 2016 (2016). Created by Cho Yoon-young; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo are there?**
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo has 1 season across 20 episodes (2016). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo?**
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 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 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo?**
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo stars IU, Lee Joon-gi, Kang Ha-neul, Hong Jong-hyun, Nam Joo-hyuk, and others. Created by Cho Yoon-young.

**How many episodes are in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo?**
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo has 20 episodes across 1 season (2016).

**What is Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo about?**
A woman from present-day Seoul drowns during a solar eclipse and surfaces a thousand years earlier in the body of a Goryeo noblewoman, dropped into a household of princes circling their father's throne. Her friendship with a scarred, masked fourth prince deepens into love just as the succession war turns lethal, and every kindness she offers eventually becomes a weapon in somebody else's hand.

**Who created Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo?**
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo was created by Cho Yoon-young. It is a historical, romance, fantasy series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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