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The First Night with the Duke korean drama review
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The First Night with the Duke
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by Elsa
Aug 2, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 5.5
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 3.0
Rewatch Value 3.0

?? No Time Travel, Just Novel Chaos (and Hot Dukes)

Alright folks — if you’re still nursing a Mr. Queen hangover (same, honestly), let me introduce you to your next period drama fix… but with a twist! No time travel this time — we’ve upgraded to novel travel. Yep, our girl wakes up inside a romance book. And things only get crazier (and juicier) from there.

This drama has it all:
✅ Hilarious moments (not Mr. Queen level, but still laugh-worthy)
✅ Romance that makes you squeal
✅ Classic palace politics and sword fights
✅ A throne race (because what’s a sageuk without one?)
✅ And yes... the dreaded but delicious second lead syndrome 😭

The best part? Both leads are nobles — so no poor girl–rich guy cliché. And our female lead? Total queen energy. She runs the house, throws sass, and isn’t here for your nonsense.

Only red flag? I might need therapy if she leaves the book world and the poor Duke is left crying in the palace. Or worse — forgets everything! But something tells me a plot twist is coming. 👀

So if you're into fantasy-flavored period dramas with a perfect mix of humor, romance, palace drama, and just the right amount of heartbreak — hit play. You're in for a ride.

P.S. Just wrapped this drama and good news — no tragic ending here! 🎉 Unlike so many period dramas that leave you sobbing into your pillow, this one actually gives our female lead the happily-ever-after she deserves (with her duke, of course). Honestly, it feels so satisfying to finally get a period drama that doesn’t break our hearts at the finish line!
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