: A notorious vassal and the King's longtime friend who, alongside his father Im Sa-hong (Chun Ho-jin) , manipulates the King's insanity to consolidate power.
: A woman from the lowest social class who enters the palace with a hidden agenda to avenge her father's death by killing the King. Visual Splendor and Controversial Content cm the treacherous 2015 1080p bluray dd51 x2
The Treacherous is noted for its , featuring elaborate costumes, lush sets, and the use of over 10,000 extras to recreate late 15th-century Korea. Reviewers have described it as a "cinematic illustration of the ultimate male fantasy," but one that is intentionally uncomfortable and never "sexy" due to its dark, morbid tone. : A notorious vassal and the King's longtime