Amazing show. Last episode felt rushed.
This show is really great. The entire build up is awesome, masterfully weaving together a tapestry of romance, political intrigue, and of course, the undeniable magic of food. From the very first episode, the series establishes a delightful rhythm, balancing the protagonist's modern culinary prowess with the archaic complexities of the royal court. The character development, particularly for the main couple, is a slow-burn treat. We get to see them grow from adversaries bound by circumstance to partners who genuinely respect and challenge one another, with the kitchen and the dinner table often serving as their battlefield and common ground.I loved how in the ending for the protagonists matters seemed hopeless. The stakes were genuinely high, with seemingly insurmountable obstacles threatening to tear everything they had built apart. This crescendo of conflict promised a deeply satisfying and hard-won resolution, making the audience invest fully in their final triumph. However, the last episode felt rushed or compacted within one hour of story telling. It was as if the writers, after taking such care to build a intricate house of cards, had to blow it all down with a single, hurried breath. Key emotional moments that should have landed with significant weight—such as the final confrontation with the main antagonist or the restoration of trust among allies—were glossed over in a matter of minutes. Character arcs that had been developing for episodes were resolved with almost abrupt simplicity, leaving little room for the audience to savor the victory.
The last episode should have been split into two episodes to properly release the pent-up tensions and allow the audience to be satisfied with the storytelling outcomes. This is particularly evident in the handling of the main antagonist. After being such a pervasive and thorny presence throughout the series, their demise was dispatched with an almost jarring swiftness. We were robbed of the poetic justice and the slow, crumbling defeat that a villain of their caliber deserved. Instead of a richly simmered conclusion, it felt like a ingredient hastily tossed into the pot at the last minute. An additional hour could have provided the necessary space to flesh out the logistical resolutions, but more importantly, it would have allowed for crucial character-centric scenes. Imagine an extended sequence of the kingdom rebuilding, or a more profound, quiet moment between the leads where they truly process their journey and solidify their future. These are the scenes that transform a good ending into a great, memorable one.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the show. The charm, the humor, and the sheer visual feast of the culinary creations are undeniable highlights that stayed consistently excellent throughout the entire run. I would have given it a 10/10 but like I said that last episode was rushed and I wasn’t satisfied with speed of what we were all expecting to happen. So I give this show an 8/10. It’s perfect and I love it, a delightful confection that is merely missing one final, satisfying bite. If you’re a foodie person, with a sense of humor, and knowing genres like this are silly and aren’t rooted in realism then you’re going to love this show. Just be prepared for a finale that feels more like a speedy food delivery than a leisurely, multi-course royal banquet.
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