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A masterpiece and a must watch
A masterpiece.
Truly one of the greatest dramas I’ve ever watched, and easily my all time favourite. I revisit it at least once a year because it’s such a powerful reminder of resilience, family, and overcoming hardship.
The story’s focus on the children born to the main wife, the madam, and the concubine is incredibly compelling. Every character is written with depth and intention. I normally don't pay attention to the villains but after rewatching I really felt their pain.
The acting is phenomenal, the speeches are unforgettable, and it makes such a difference hearing the lead actors use their own voices. The lighting and cinematography are realistic, atmospheric and very immersive (Especially when they are moving around the manor). The line delivery is sharp, the plot makes sense and the character development was a fun ride. Especially for the male lead, he is well written and convincing. I love that he isn’t the typical perfect male lead (or maybe he is with all his flaws); his flaws makes his fall from grace and rise to power even more satisfying.
There was also a decent love line between FL and second male lead. It genuinely made my heart ache.
Also I love granny! So heart warming. An absolute pillar of light and wisdom, everyone needs in their life.
At its core, this drama is a reminder of how difficult it can be to be a woman, yet how much strength, resilience, they can claim for themselves.
"If a persons life is too smooth, they will go blind and deaf. You must be always awake"
I absolutely love it.
Truly one of the greatest dramas I’ve ever watched, and easily my all time favourite. I revisit it at least once a year because it’s such a powerful reminder of resilience, family, and overcoming hardship.
The story’s focus on the children born to the main wife, the madam, and the concubine is incredibly compelling. Every character is written with depth and intention. I normally don't pay attention to the villains but after rewatching I really felt their pain.
The acting is phenomenal, the speeches are unforgettable, and it makes such a difference hearing the lead actors use their own voices. The lighting and cinematography are realistic, atmospheric and very immersive (Especially when they are moving around the manor). The line delivery is sharp, the plot makes sense and the character development was a fun ride. Especially for the male lead, he is well written and convincing. I love that he isn’t the typical perfect male lead (or maybe he is with all his flaws); his flaws makes his fall from grace and rise to power even more satisfying.
There was also a decent love line between FL and second male lead. It genuinely made my heart ache.
Also I love granny! So heart warming. An absolute pillar of light and wisdom, everyone needs in their life.
At its core, this drama is a reminder of how difficult it can be to be a woman, yet how much strength, resilience, they can claim for themselves.
"If a persons life is too smooth, they will go blind and deaf. You must be always awake"
I absolutely love it.
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