Netflix's 'Scandal' reimagines 'Dangerous Liaisons' in Joseon-era Korea
In the rigid, patriarchal landscape of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), a woman’s brilliant intellect was often viewed as a dangerous liability. Enter Lady Cho, an extraordinarily gifted aristocrat whose grandest ambitions and deepest desires are choked by the strict societal limits placed upon her gender. Now, Netflix is bringing this timeless struggle of hidden desire and dangerous games to…
In the patriarchal society of Joseon Korea (1392-1910), a woman's intelligence was often seen as a dangerous asset. Lady Cho, a highly intelligent aristocrat, is thwarted by the rigid societal norms that restrict women's freedoms. The upcoming Netflix original series "Scandal," set to premiere on September 18, brings this timeless tale of hidden desires and dangerous games to life.
Adapted from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 French novel Dangerous Liaisons, the series offers a psychological exploration of human vulnerability within the setting of a period romance. In this adaptation, Son Ye-jin, who returns to period dramas after a 24-year hiatus, portrays the role of Lady Cho. Confined to a society that confines her, Lady Cho must navigate a web of seduction, secret correspondence, and tragic ambition.
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