Netflix The Moon Embracing the Sun
Created by Unknown · 2012 ·
The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Unknown; stream on Viki, Kocowa.
Calculated from four inputs (Celluloid editorial, Metascore, IMDb and TMDB fan rating). Audience sentiment is shown separately. See how we calculate scores.
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Where to watch The Moon Embracing the Sun
The Moon Embracing the Sun is available on Viki, Kocowa — regional notes: Viki, Kocowa in the United States; Netflix, Kocowa in the United Kingdom; Netflix in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: Netflix.
Where to watch The Moon Embracing the Sun by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Kocowa |
| United States | Viki, Kocowa |
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Is The Moon Embracing the Sun worth watching?
Yes — The Moon Embracing the Sun earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Unknown and streaming on Viki, Kocowa.
Celluloid Verdict
A palace fantasy romance — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Heo Yeon-woo set up one of the decade’s most beloved sageuk pairings.
Celluloid editorial verdict
What is The Moon Embracing the Sun about?
Years after she's assumed dead by the palace, a young noblewoman, now trained as a shaman, returns to court to reclaim her rightful position as queen.
Critic Reviews
The Moon Embracing the Sun Review (2012): Is It Worth Watching?
★★★★☆
Unknown's The Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) runs 1 season, 20 episodes on Netflix — a drama series from South Korea carrying a 81% Celluloid Score.
Strongly recommended — worth the time commitment.
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Yes — The Moon Embracing the Sun scores 83% on Celluloid. A palace fantasy romance — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Heo Yeon-woo set up one of the decade’s most beloved sageuk pairings. Stream on Viki, Kocowa.
The Moon Embracing the Sun has 1 season and 20 episodes (2012). It is currently marked ended on Celluloid.
The Moon Embracing the Sun is catalogued under Netflix and commonly streams on Viki, Kocowa. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
The Moon Embracing the Sun stars Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Yoo-jung, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in, and others. Created by Unknown.
Yes in many regions — The Moon Embracing the Sun is a Netflix-catalogued title on Celluloid. Confirm your country’s Netflix library before starting a binge.
Yes — The Moon Embracing the Sun has ended (2012). You can watch the complete 1-season run without waiting on renewals.
The Moon Embracing the Sun is primarily in Korean (South Korea). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
About 15 hours at ~45 minutes per episode across 20 episodes — a focused weekend binge for many viewers.
The Moon Embracing the Sun scores 81% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 84/100, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and TMDB fan rating 89%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A palace fantasy romance — Kim Yoo-jung’s young Heo Yeon-woo set up one of the decade’s most beloved sageuk pairings. See the full breakdown on the The Moon Embracing the Sun series page.
No — The Moon Embracing the Sun is not on Prime Video. It streams on Viki, Kocowa, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
The Moon Embracing the Sun first aired in 2012 (2012). Created by Unknown; it streams on Viki, Kocowa today.
The Moon Embracing the Sun stars Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Yoo-jung, Yeo Jin-goo, Han Ga-in, Kim You-jung, and others. Created by Unknown.