“Queen Woo” Part 2 Ending Explained- Episode 8 Recap And Review
“Queen Woo” 2nd part has been released earlier today, let us go through the finale and explain the ending!
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“Queen Woo” episode 8 recap
the episode begins with a flashback to 18 years ago when Go Nam-Mu chooses not to kill the crown prince but instead disfigures him, he chops off his nose. The crown prince decides to join the 3rd prince to advance and choose war to claim the palace.
Mo Chi wants to fight alongside them and despite being expelled, the queen allows him to come back. The queen now says four swords must be delivered to the clans so they can see who will still join them in the fight.
The 3rd prince is furious at the White Tigers for not delivering on their promise, but they did come with the 4th prince wife and children and he needs them to fight. So he spares most of them.
The south violates its oath and joins Bal Gi [the 3rd prince]. Two districts end up honoring the oath until the 5th prince arrives and also surrenders, he joins their fight.
Despite that, and despite three clans joining in on the war, one of them is still trying to see a chance to do something with the throne.
Within the palace, Song Woo, one of the palace staff members, is a spy and was observing the situation to see whom he’ll join. Eul Pa-So figures him out and locks him up, he knows he must now choose a side so he whistles a specific way.
Jolbon’s leader Yeon Bi knows they’ll face more heat but she’s waiting for the right moment and will attack once both sides exhaust themselves.
As they’re traveling for the battle ground, the crown prince and the 3rd prince converse and talk about how the king was likely poisoned and they suspect the West District despite them joining hands with them now.
Eul Pa-So goes head to head with the queen telling her they’re defenseless and wouldn’t stand a chance and suggests they surrender. She refuses for the 3rd prince to take over, she tells him to keep doing what he’s always done and she’ll do what she’s always done.
She also prepares for battle and despite words from her father, refuses not to join the war. She leaves. As she leaves, she asks Eul Pa-So if he’s on her side, he gives her a cloth and says he’ll help her realize her dream.
The queen delivers a powerful speech about how she can’t let the people or their children be ruled by the 3rd prince and asks who’ll join her fight. They all cheer for her.
Both sides advance and the queen steps in front of the gate as it opens, the 3rd prince’s army opens fire.
The end.
“Queen Woo” ending explained- FAQ
Does “Queen Woo” have a happy ending?
No, it doesn’t. It has an incomplete ending.
How does “Queen Woo” end?
It ends with the queen joining her army as she fights the crown prince and the 3rd prince who have come to seize power.
Is “Queen Woo” returning with season 2?
Its uncertain that it will happen. TVING is yet to confirm the possibility of Queen Woo season 2. It’ll depend on how well the series does on TVING.
“Queen Woo” part 2 ending- review
Well… so much for the original idea of a film for this work…. and with all of this… still, the story is not concluded. For those who don’t know, the drama was originally slated to be a movie but became an 8-part series.
I do admire the risk they took, but I would’ve loved for this to have ended with one season…. Will a 2nd season be possible given the very mixed responses?
The queen’s entire fight now begins to make sense. Previously, I said in my 1st half-initial review that the queen’s motivation feels flimsy at best. The woman was willing to mess with everything because she didn’t want to give up the throne even when she could not have kids. And people were trying to overthrow her even when the king was alive because she couldn’t have kids, so to me, its the sheer audacity to continue to fight even though it could still result in her getting booed.
Back then, women were thought to be the reason if no kids happened, and if she couldn’t have children with the other prince after levirate marriage, what would it make of her attempt?
BUT, we have the 3rd prince who turned out to be an absolute maniac so it does give her somewhat of a purpose in pursuing this, but I cannot help but feel that she was very selfish with her initial venture, if I am making sense.
My thoughts on the drama remain mixed. I like the idea but hate several parts of the execution, including the unnecessary nudity, the sex scenes, and the color grading, which can sometimes be very hurtful to the eyes.
I also developed somewhat mixed feelings about Jeon Jong-Seo’s performance. I think she’s a good actress but I feel we needed someone better for this role, she can deliver micro-expressions but I needed someone who felt less distant on screen if that makes sense, someone who can make me feel much more emotions coming out of them on a micro-level.
There are some Korean actresses who can appear very stoic but deliver a lot with their eyes, an area which I felt Jun Jong-Seo struggled with at times. I don’t know if its because this is what the director told her to do or if it’s her range. So I don’t know what to think of the performance 100%, it could well be that the director wanted her character to appear distant and stoic so we got this, but I can’t help but feel I needed an actress for this role that feels less distant on screen if I am making sense.
When I see Queen Woo I do not find myself rooting for her but we have those crazy princes, so I don’t wish they ascend to the throne either.
Regardless, this k-drama was definitely a memorable one. Let us see if they release a 2nd season soon.
So what did you guys think of the ending?
