I have realised why I wasn’t enjoying Red Sleeve as much like the rest of you after watching ep 7! The employee-employer relationship! He has too much power over her! There! I found my missing link.

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    Interesting observation – and probably one of the reasons I’m not into sageuks.

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    I share your concern even if I have enjoyed some aspects of the show. Episode 7 was very problematic and you re absolutely right.

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    Sadly, that’s what Confucian Joseon’s social order was like.
    Traditional sageuks are brutal, and maybe it’s best not to watch them with a modern mindset.

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      This is not my first seguek and I don’t recall watching one between a ruler and household help. Two extremes. One with absolute power and the other with none.

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