Arang and the Magistrate is a 20-episode Korean historical fantasy drama (MBC, 2012) starring Lee Joon-gi, Shin Min-a, Yeon Woo-jin, and Hwang Bo-ra.
At release, critics praised the acting and unique premise but criticized the slow middle episodes (roughly episodes 10-14). Some felt the Heaven/Underworld politics distracted from the central romance. Ratings averaged around 14-15% (solid but not a mega-hit like Moon Embracing the Sun ). Arang and the Magistrate -2012- Complete Series
(2012) is a South Korean supernatural period drama starring Lee Joon-gi and Shin Min-ah. Based on the "Arang" folklore, it follows a cynical government official who can see ghosts and a female spirit seeking the truth behind her death. Series Overview Original Title: Arangsatojeon (아랑사또전) Genre: Historical (Sageuk), Supernatural, Romance, Mystery Episodes: 20 Original Air Date: August 15 – October 18, 2012 Network: MBC Main Cast Arang and the Magistrate is a 20-episode Korean