---
title: "The Rebel"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rebel-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 68892
imdb_id: "tt6256694"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 30
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Rebel (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rebel-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Rebel is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by MBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 30 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow legendary hero Hong Gildong as he fights greedy governors during the Joseon Yeonsanjo period."

### Why Watch
- explores a legendary historical hero
- features battles against greedy governors

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the overview
- short synopsis
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a historical drama featuring conflict with greedy governors.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, legendary

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Rakuten Viki, Kocowa | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Kocowa | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Rakuten Viki, Kocowa | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Kocowa | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (30 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 30
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 27 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoon Kyun-sang** as *Hong Gil-dong*
- **Kim Ji-seok** as *Lee Yoong*
- **Chae Soo-bin** as *Song Ga-ryung*
- **Lee Hanee** as *Jang Nok-soo*
- **Kim Sang-joong** as *Hong Amogae*
- **Lee Jun-hyeok** as *Yonggae*
- **Ahn Nae-sang** as *Old Man Song*
- **Shin Eun-jung** as *Geum-ok*
- **Son Jong-hak** as *Nobleman Jo*
- **Seo Yi-sook** as *Nobleman Jo's Wife*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Rebel released?
The Rebel was released in 2017.

### Q: What genre is the show?
The show is categorized as a drama.

### Q: Who is the main figure in the show?
The main figure is the legendary hero Hong Gildong.

### Q: When is the series set?
The series is set during the period of Joseon Yeonsanjo.

### Q: What does Hong Gildong fight against?
He helps unfortunate locals and fights against greedy governors.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Rebel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/68892)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*