Kim MC

Episode 6 was another one that I laughed out loud pretty much any time the King and Queen were in the same scene. Their chemistry is off the charts!

I love your theories and hope they are spot on!

Wow. To make a episodic drama out of this material? That's insane.

I laughed out loud on this scene.

I had to walk outside and yell at a tree after watching the ending. Did not see that coming.

Episode 2 at the wedding: best....revenge....scene......ever.

I am so screwed! I just watched this on a whim and now I'm obsessed. Hurry up next week!

I can't help myself.......yep, I'll watch.

Good deal! I'll start watching it then.

I could not agree more! It's a "drive-by and don't look too close" series that I can't get enough of.

I give your post 5 stars! I laughed out loud at 6 in the morning, which is what I call a miracle.

Episode 32 had me laughing out loud several times during the episode and hope these actors get more work in the Romcom department. Definitely a gift for this viewer.

I knew there was a reason I didn't cancel Netflix!

Thank you, thank you, and thank you! I will definitely check it out today. I love all drama settings (modern, etc), but it seems I gravitate towards loving one if it's a historic one. The characters seem to have a richer texture, if that makes sense.

I struggled with that also and the only reason I could think of that he wouldn't leave is because of all the struggles Fang Ning was facing. His character, in my mind, is flawed in his self righteousness; he is loyal, hard working, morally upright but inflexible at times. I loved, loved, loved episode 13 because it was a pinnacle make or break point for their relationship. Because they started their relationship with money in the middle, he saw her as fake. She fell in love almost immediately, he saw all her affections as false and their interactions over the dinner table cleared the air. I don't think he would have ever pursued his dreams in Germany while she faced a crisis at home and Fang Ning knew this.

I think the best evil character is the one that believes; they know what is best for a nation, for a spouse, for a daughter or son. That they maintain their character without compromise and that type of person will make me turn on all the lights in the house. I think they are much scarier than any boogeyman.

I also gravitate towards dark love stories and agree 100% with your rating. The hardest part about this ending is what to do next. I call it the show-hole and expect to be lost until something else can take its place.

I am so very, very glad you wrote this! I've watched this entire series in raw form and have slowly crawled through each subbed episode. I finished episode 19 about 30 minutes ago. Love, in its purest form, is the hardest thing to write and portray onscreen. There is that very, very small tightrope walked that can pendulum swing between being unbelievable and saccharine or too rushed and lacking context. I watched episode 19 thinking the actors, the writing, the setting was perfection. Two people who have longed for each other as children are talking as adults and looking forward to fulfilling a future together. I had tears running down by the time it ended. It truly is EVERYTHING in the meaning of this drama.

What would you rate it from 1 - 10?

The King is such an interesting character, especially in his dealings with Bo Wang. He adores him as a soldier and son because of his battlefield accomplishments and ability to help attain and manage power. When Bo Wang's affections were seen upon something other than him, there was nothing other than malice contempt the object of his affection. The king is both intelligent and evil and I can't imagine what each of his sons experienced under such a manipulative microscope.