The Royal Gambler (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, The Royal Gambler is a drama series.
What it’s about. Dae-Gil and King Yeongjo enter a match. Dae-Gil bets his life and King Yeongjo bets the entire Kingdom of Joseon on the outcome. Dae-Gil is the best gambler in the Joseon era. He holds deep resentment inside, but is also cool on the exterior. King Yeongjo is a man who never lower his head without a convincing reason. Meanwhile, Dam-Seo exists solely to take revenge upon king.
Who’s in it. The Royal Gambler stars Jang Keun-suk as Baek Dae-Gil, Yeo Jin-goo as King Yeongjo, Lim Ji-yeon as Dam-Seo and Jun Kwang-ryul as Lee In-Jwa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Royal Gambler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Gambler tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Gambler (2016)?
- In US, The Royal Gambler is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea and Kocowa Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Royal Gambler worth watching?
- The Royal Gambler holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Royal Gambler?
- The Royal Gambler stars Jang Keun-suk, Yeo Jin-goo, Lim Ji-yeon, Jun Kwang-ryul and Choi Min-soo.
- When was The Royal Gambler released?
- The Royal Gambler was released in 2016.