Under the Queen’s Umbrella episode 16 (슈룹), i.e. the season finale, was released on Netflix on December 4, 2022, with a runtime of 69 minutes. Directed by Kim Hyung-shik, the period Korean drama stars Kim Hye-soo as Queen Im Hwa-Seong, Kim Hae-sook as Queen Dowager, and Choi Won-young as the King, Moon Sang-min as Seong-nam (the new Crown Prince), Kang Chan-hee as Prince Ui-seong and Oh Ye-ju as Cheong-ha (the new Crown Princess) alongside others.
Envisioning the position taken on by the women residing in the Joseon era, the drama takes us through the struggles and challenges they faced, as represented in the case of Queen Hwa-ryeong, especially when concerned with the questions of the throne. While women in such settings are often left in the background with the sole responsibility to produce an heir for the throne and to cater to the King’s needs, this kdrama turns this conventional dogma on its head by offering everyone an equal space, especially for the battle of the wits.
It was inevitable that the fans would shed tears while watching the last episode of the series, especially when the show turned out to be such a loving mess and introduced a mind-boggling roster of characters. Ranging from the Queen, her sons – the Grand Princes, the King and the concubines in the palace and their sons, the kdrama presented us with a cast that instantly started ruling over our hearts.
Reactions to the episode were bound to boom on Twitter, and when they did, most of the viewers couldn’t hold themselves back from speaking of the ending scene’s beauty. Switching the positions of the protector and the protected, Seong-nam moved in to hold out the umbrella for his mother, as she did for so many others throughout the season. The fans had already saved a soft spot for Hwa-ryeong and her family since the first day, and even on the last day, the same sentiment stood firm as they got emotional over it being the last time they’ll be seeing the onscreen brothers together.
Not forgetting to shower the actors and the crew who worked out the majestic result delivered by the series, fans shared their vote of thanks for all of their efforts that made watching the ‘sageuk’ (historical drama) a ride unlike another. Here are the reactions shared by the fans on Twitter following the episode’s broadcast on tvN and its premiere on Netflix.
Check Out the Twitter Reactions to Under the Queen’s Umbrella Episode 16
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Under the Queen’s Umbrella episode 16 is now streaming on Netflix.
Also read: Under The Queen’s Umbrella Episode 16 Recap and Review: Perfect Happy Ending We All Needed