Distinct enough in the beginning.
Honestly, i've read its novel and i'm greatly disappointed in how they adapted it. But I'll focus more on reviewing this drama alone without basing it on the novel.
In my opinion, the plot alone was already more distinct than most dramas. More so the characters. The ML is a young emperor who strives to get a hold on his power and to fight for what he wants for a change. He was smart and determined. He knew his responsibility. And despite having feelings for FL, he didn't let his emotions sway him from what's more important.
FL is also a force. She's brave and smart but also reckless and impulsive. She's not perfect. No character was. And that was understandable from how she grew up and her past experiences.
Together, the two could be a power couple if done more correctly. If portrayed more in the script. I think it had lost its potential because they didn't get down that path. They didn't need to kill any of the supporting characters, for the leads alone already had a great impact if they just continued to shake the nation together about their romance.
This is the part i honestly believe they screwed up.
The political issues were intriguing enough that they didn't feel boring. The characters were portrayed so greatly that you would feel annoyed at them. That only means that the acting was very effective.
Okay. I'll give this an 8 because i still liked 2/3 of the drama. It could have been a 10 if they just... but they didn't. And despite everything, i don't care much about how obvious it was that their makeups aren't balanced or any of the cinematography. I like the costumes though.
And I'm more focused on the plot and character development, the entire story. That's all.
In my opinion, the plot alone was already more distinct than most dramas. More so the characters. The ML is a young emperor who strives to get a hold on his power and to fight for what he wants for a change. He was smart and determined. He knew his responsibility. And despite having feelings for FL, he didn't let his emotions sway him from what's more important.
FL is also a force. She's brave and smart but also reckless and impulsive. She's not perfect. No character was. And that was understandable from how she grew up and her past experiences.
Together, the two could be a power couple if done more correctly. If portrayed more in the script. I think it had lost its potential because they didn't get down that path. They didn't need to kill any of the supporting characters, for the leads alone already had a great impact if they just continued to shake the nation together about their romance.
This is the part i honestly believe they screwed up.
The political issues were intriguing enough that they didn't feel boring. The characters were portrayed so greatly that you would feel annoyed at them. That only means that the acting was very effective.
Okay. I'll give this an 8 because i still liked 2/3 of the drama. It could have been a 10 if they just... but they didn't. And despite everything, i don't care much about how obvious it was that their makeups aren't balanced or any of the cinematography. I like the costumes though.
And I'm more focused on the plot and character development, the entire story. That's all.
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