It took a little while for the romance to really kick in, but I didn’t mind that. The story needed time to build, FL adjusting to life in the past, the rocky relationship with ML in the beginning, her rise to becoming the royal chef, and those competitions to prove her worth. All of that made the ride more enjoyable, and by the time the romance developed, it felt earned.
I also really liked the ending. I understood it clearly, and I was happy that ML went to the future to meet her. It made sense too. The book was the tool for time travel. FL used it to go to the past, and the torn page sent the ML to the future. That was a clever detail.
I wouldn’t mind a season 2. I’d love to see the ML adapting to modern life, still thinking he’s king, bossing people around, and the reactions he’d get. It would be hilarious to watch.
Something that really stood out to me, and what I loved most, was the absence of a love triangle. There was no SML with feelings for the FL, no unnecessary drama in that sense. I was genuinely surprised, but also very glad.
Overall, it was a very good drama, enjoyable from start to finish. Loved it.
I'm about halfway through this, and I'm very surprised there's one thing missing from this show. It could happen in the second half but so far non-existent. Can anyone guess?
I just finished episode 4, and I’m starting to think this might be a slow-burn romance. Usually by now, you’d expect some sparks or budding feelings between the leads, but so far, nothing. It’s a little concerning, but I’m curious to see where it goes.
Beh, I had much higher expectations for this show. They fall in love only because of the blood pact and ML is…
They didn't fall in love because of the blood pact, the blood pact just brought them together. They fell in love because they genuinely have feelings for each other. It's clear to see.
This was a really enjoyable drama that kept me hooked from start to finish. The romance was well done, just the right amount, and I thought the chemistry between the leads was excellent.
One of the highlights for me was the supernatural power the ML possessed. It was such a surprising but brilliant addition, and it elevated the entire story. That said, I wasn’t a fan of him losing his power for around seven episodes. I don’t mind the idea of him losing it temporarily, but that stretch felt too long. I did love that he regained it at the end, but I wish the show had explored his journey of learning to control it more gradually throughout. It would have been even better to see him grow into it, mastering the power until it truly became a part of him, rather than feeling like two separate entities. Watching him use it more often, even in a heroic way, would have made his arc even more satisfying.
Another detail I really appreciated was how the actor bulked up for the role. Since his character is a lifelong military general, it made perfect sense that he should have a strong, muscular physique. You could tell he put in the effort to prepare physically, which gave the role much more authenticity. Too often in dramas, you’ll see generals or warriors portrayed by actors who look far too thin for the part. This actor, however, really fit the role perfectly.
Overall, this drama was very well done. It had great pacing, a story that kept me interested the whole time, and no moments where I felt the urge to skip ahead. Nearly perfect, I just took off a couple of points for the power-loss arc dragging on too long. Still, it was a fantastic watch that I’d definitely recommend.
I also really liked the ending. I understood it clearly, and I was happy that ML went to the future to meet her. It made sense too. The book was the tool for time travel. FL used it to go to the past, and the torn page sent the ML to the future. That was a clever detail.
I wouldn’t mind a season 2. I’d love to see the ML adapting to modern life, still thinking he’s king, bossing people around, and the reactions he’d get. It would be hilarious to watch.
Something that really stood out to me, and what I loved most, was the absence of a love triangle. There was no SML with feelings for the FL, no unnecessary drama in that sense. I was genuinely surprised, but also very glad.
Overall, it was a very good drama, enjoyable from start to finish. Loved it.
One of the highlights for me was the supernatural power the ML possessed. It was such a surprising but brilliant addition, and it elevated the entire story. That said, I wasn’t a fan of him losing his power for around seven episodes. I don’t mind the idea of him losing it temporarily, but that stretch felt too long. I did love that he regained it at the end, but I wish the show had explored his journey of learning to control it more gradually throughout. It would have been even better to see him grow into it, mastering the power until it truly became a part of him, rather than feeling like two separate entities. Watching him use it more often, even in a heroic way, would have made his arc even more satisfying.
Another detail I really appreciated was how the actor bulked up for the role. Since his character is a lifelong military general, it made perfect sense that he should have a strong, muscular physique. You could tell he put in the effort to prepare physically, which gave the role much more authenticity. Too often in dramas, you’ll see generals or warriors portrayed by actors who look far too thin for the part. This actor, however, really fit the role perfectly.
Overall, this drama was very well done. It had great pacing, a story that kept me interested the whole time, and no moments where I felt the urge to skip ahead. Nearly perfect, I just took off a couple of points for the power-loss arc dragging on too long. Still, it was a fantastic watch that I’d definitely recommend.