On the 12th, TVING released Part 2 (Episodes 5-8) of “Queen Woo”. In Part 1, Queen Woo Hee (Jeon Jong-seo), pursued by the third prince, Go Bal-gi (Lee Soo-hyuk), returned to the palace with the fourth prince, Go Yeon-woo (Kang Young-seok).
Part 2 continued with the chase sequences, making up for the shortcomings of Part 1. The action scenes, especially in episodes 5-7, added to the immersion of the show. The story of Goguryeo history, Queen Woo’s polyandry, and the power struggles for the throne added intrigue, giving fans of historical dramas a lot to enjoy.
Jeon Jong-seo led a stellar cast, including Ji Chang-wook, Kim Moo-yeol, and others, each actor bringing their own character to life. Jeon Jong-seo’s portrayal of Queen Woo Hee, struggling for survival, added tension and charisma to the drama.
Episode 8 showed Queen Woo Hee preparing to fight the rebel Go Bal-gi and former Crown Prince Go Pae (Song Jae-rim), showing a strong female lead. However, “Queen Woo” ended with Queen Woo Hee stepping up to face the rebels, leaving viewers who were expecting a big battle frustrated in the open chat rooms, with comments like “Is this really the end?” “It ended on a frustrating note,” AND “Will there be a third part?” Some were downright critical, saying: “What is this?” “It looks unfinished,” “It’s so disappointing,” AND “I’m angry after seeing the ending.”
The ending leaves room for two interpretations:
One theory suggests that it was meant to set up future episodes. Director Jung Se-kyo expressed interest in a second season during a press conference, fueling this speculation. Additionally, during the press event, Lee Soo-hyuk mentioned that he had heard about a second season, further hinting at the possibility of a Part 3. If that is the case, then Episode 8 may not be the end. However, there has been no official announcement regarding this.
Another possibility is that Queen Woo’s imagination before the final battle hinted at victory. Before going into battle, Queen Woo Hee was given a sword. She then imagined killing her enemies with the sword, and the soldiers reacted in a way that suggested victory. This could be seen as an indication that the rebels were ultimately suppressed. But even if this was a merely symbolic or imaginary sequence, the ending still seems lacking.
“Queen Woo” sparked controversy in Part 1 with its nudity, and the ending of Part 2 left viewers with mixed feelings. Despite its stunning visuals and strong performances, the drama’s conclusion was disappointing, leaving both high expectations and deep disappointment.
Source: Daum
