I cannot believe I actually binge watched this C-drama up to 18 episodes. This drama is so good that I cannot stop watching and it is addictive as well as entertaining. Some viewers find it slow but for me, it is at the right pace because the drama has to establish the backgrounds of all the key characters. And the production is of high quality. The sets and clothes are exquisite and I love the architecture and décor of the General's mansion. This is my first time watching Wallace Chung and even though I thought he was kind of dense (maybe that's his acting) but later I grow to appreciate him. I knew Seven Tan from her "Under The Power" drama and I loved her then. Hopefully, this drama will get better and better as more episodes are aired.
I am only watching this drama as a filter while waiting for upcoming episodes from "My Heroic Husband". I think this drama is slowly growing on me, but I am also annoyed that the ML always suspect the FL of doing not good. What kind of investigator is he to assume someone guilty until proven innocent? At this rate, there is no justice for the innocent... LOL
I noticed that lately most of the Chinese historical dramas are using the same drama/studio set venues (the mansions, town plazas, shops by the canals, etc.) for most dramas I have watched in the last 1 year (for example: My Sweet Liar, Romance of Tiger and Rose, etc.). Same goes for this new drama. I would get nostalgic when I recall the past dramas... LOL
I posted this separately so that people who are curious could get their answer, but my opinion isn't generally…
I agree with you that the palace politics/intrigues are not so great here and does not seem to fit into this drama. Plus I don't understand why the Emperor looks highly to that Minister He (dodgy evil looking minister); the Emperor has several capable competent Ministers and Prime Ministers, and yet he is undecisive when it comes to protecting his country. I bet it was that evil Minister that informed and paid the bandits to capture Lin'An city because he didn't want the troops to be sent to the north. I bet he is a secret spy from the enemy state up north.
Ep 19 and 20 was a bit anti climatic for me.. I thought he would come up with a better plan to tackle the bandits…
I agree with you. Where did ML get that bow and arrow? It looked modern too. Did he invent it and brought it to Lin'An city? But I didn't see it. Quite a lot of things don't make sense in Episodes 19 and 20. Maybe I should just turn off my brain while watching this drama...LOL...
I love the ML's affection, protectiveness and cute jealousy towards his wife. But I wonder when did he have the time to buy her a new house in the new city, Lin'An?
This drama is looking to be on the top of my rewatch list because I’ve watched all 12 episodes twice and i can’t…
I did the same thing. While waiting for the new episodes, I would re-watch the episodes more than 3 - 4 x, usually the scenes of the main couple, where they are so cute and sweet together. I have watched up to 14 episodes now, and I hope the drama stays fresh and interesting until the end.
I wonder if I should watch this C-drama. I am here looking for something fun and sweet and interesting because I am still suffering from heartbreak and withdrawal symptoms because of Mr. Queen, K-drama. I need a new fix drama to make me happy again.....hahaha...LOL... Plus, I like Sean Xiao Zhan from the Untamed.
With all the deleted scenes coming out now, plus the Spin-off episodes, I think they should do a Director's Cut version of this drama and include ALL the deleted scenes and spin-offs into proper parts of the drama to make a better version. I wonder if that is possible.... LOL
I think its understandable that people may feel reluctant to watch this drama because the ML that may be deemed…
I think the more I look at the ML, the more attractive and adorable I find him to be. I find him so charming when he smiles and struts around. Whenever he wins a round against the villain, he seems to have a twinkle in his eyes...LOL. I am also watching another C-drama - A Girl Like Me - and even though the ML is so handsome and cool but yet I find him to be boring in his acting. He seems to be stiff and aura-less. Instead, the FL seems to outshine him every time they are onscreen. This is what I mean that an actor doesn't have to be handsome and cool to carry a drama.
I agree with your review. I watched the final episode raw, and it broke my heart in the end to see the King lost his "unique" Queen he had come to love. Even until today, I did not watch the final episode with subs. Every time I see the King in any YouTube MV, I would tear up. That is how vested I was in this K-drama, and I felt the writers messed up the ending for the King. In the end, I truly really felt sorry for him because he was used by everyone, mentally abused by the corrupted nobles, lied to by the people he trusted and loved; and he ended with another Queen that he barely recognized. I know Queen So Yong loved him in her own way, but I know he missed Bong Hwan's soul because when the King touched the Queen's Dictionary, he said he missed something. With Bong Hwan, he could have casual and interesting conversations, and he can be himself. In the ending of the drama, the King even mentioned that the Queen has changed and spoke to him formally only.. Anyway, I just wanted to vent out my frustration about how this show ended. Never again will I invest too much time and energy in another drama.... LOL,,
I dont care about other people saying that this drama need low rating. I literally ENJOY every second of drama!…
I don't agree that this drama needs low rating. I think it deserves high rating because the storyline and the acting are great. The FL is not annoying , bitchy or whiny, and the ML is cute, funny and smart. As a couple, they are mature, respectful and support each other. I find the show to be fresh and interesting. There's always twists and turns in every episode that kept me interested, I even binged watched all 10 episodes in one day! Now that is rare for me in any drama. (except Mr. Queen, K-drama).. LOL
I bet it was that evil Minister that informed and paid the bandits to capture Lin'An city because he didn't want the troops to be sent to the north. I bet he is a secret spy from the enemy state up north.
Plus, I like Sean Xiao Zhan from the Untamed.
I am also watching another C-drama - A Girl Like Me - and even though the ML is so handsome and cool but yet I find him to be boring in his acting. He seems to be stiff and aura-less. Instead, the FL seems to outshine him every time they are onscreen. This is what I mean that an actor doesn't have to be handsome and cool to carry a drama.
In the end, I truly really felt sorry for him because he was used by everyone, mentally abused by the corrupted nobles, lied to by the people he trusted and loved; and he ended with another Queen that he barely recognized. I know Queen So Yong loved him in her own way, but I know he missed Bong Hwan's soul because when the King touched the Queen's Dictionary, he said he missed something. With Bong Hwan, he could have casual and interesting conversations, and he can be himself. In the ending of the drama, the King even mentioned that the Queen has changed and spoke to him formally only..
Anyway, I just wanted to vent out my frustration about how this show ended. Never again will I invest too much time and energy in another drama.... LOL,,