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He was so obssessed by her and scared she would know the truth he treated her like a beautiful bird trapped in a cage. Probably he also thought it would not matter if she ended knowing the truth. After all he is the Emperor. If she is not happy, he could always have her killed. The guy was a nutcase.

I am ok with the way Zhou Sheng Chen was brought to death. It is better than a hit on the head with a stick or a dagger in the back. He endured it with courage facing his enemies while they were doing their worst. It made me like him more.

He did not really intend to kill the Crown Prince. The Second Prince schemed and staged the whole thing so he can go meet Il Wol Seong (Ha Ram) to test is abilities, his insights and try to see his real face. But he is the one who got owned this time.

Since a young age Zhou Sheng Chen was a person or principles and he lived his life governed by these principle. To live and fight for the Emperor, for his family, for the people. He made a vow of celibacy and to never have children and he keep it until the end. The Gods gave him someone he fell in love with and he took care of her without calling this "Love". He is a great man for having lived through all this most honorably and his only regret is that it meant to fail the woman he loved. I found his demise quite terrible but in the end, because the Emperor he saved that day is restored, The truth will be known and it will add to his greatness and his legend.

ShiYi was ready to do her duty. She was decided to help her family and spare her master from dangerous rumors so I did not think she would kill herself. She was in love with him but she was ready to accept her fate and she was dutiful enough to obey the Imperial edict. Until she learnt the truth and received that blood letter with her master's last words. Then she knew he truly loved her and died unjustly and she could not marry the man who had him killed. So she chose to kill herself and to go find her lover. She would wait for him to come marry her in another life.

I agree it is a form of happy ending. I was sad but I am also happy to see they are reunited. Even if it is that way.

It found it is very good and self sufficient as a love story. But ok, I will still watch the second leg to see what happens.

Unnecessary anachronism. I doubt kids used to do that during the reign of King Seongjo .

Maybe we should not see it from our perspective with our values. During these times ruled by emperors, empresses and kings, Justice was what these people said it is. I am not even surprised the Emperor Guangling who caused war and so many deaths to satisfy his ambition and obssessions, just died quietly in his bed. Commoner could hardly take these people down in the name of Justice. And it is still true nowadays. In many countries...

True. There are some average drama who have very good ratings just because the leads are too cute together and there is a huge machine to sell fan services to their huge fanbase and mobilize them. But ok, I guess it is part of the game.

The one who was saved by Zhou Sheng Chen when he surrendered. The generals took him away with them.

No the ending is good. It is very well made.

Never heard her singing or acting but I have to say I am quite hyped just after watching a fake youtube trailer.

Kwon and Hee Soo know each other well. I think they share a past that we still don't know about.

Also Beom Tae and Joon Wook are not in a love triangle. The girl likes none of them.

Maybe his dad will be killed and his brother will... turn against him.

lol. No I am just speculating because he said he had to come back here before the departure. I guess he is just reminiscing about his fellow companions, about what happened ( them deciding to rebuild the temple) and what could have been (his master and ShiYi inviting him it to enter a fully rebuilt temple)

He dies there. This is how he is meeting his old fellow companions.

The drama looks quite dark. It is probable the third wheel will loose his head unless he is not a bad character. Then maybe he can save his life.

I dropped Night Watchman after a few eps. The leads were a bit too bland for my taste and the story was draggy from the beginning.

Sometimes when there is too much CGI it hides flaws in the writing or illogic points. For example "how did the mother delivered all by herself wearing pants? How Ha Ram's dad survived the fall from a cliff? How come a blossoming tree can give fruits? How the fishes landed the girl at the exact place she was born?" ... Taken individually, it is nothing but cumulating them can be prejudiciable to the drama.

Ok it is just a first ep. A lot of good thing and a few less good things. Finger crossed. The drama is will good.

I don't remember there was that much CGI. I agree the drama was good and the non human part of the story was nice and sad at the same time.

Looks fun. I like the two leads so I'll probably try it.

Her screentime will surely improve when she and other students will team up to fight the bad guys.

I cannot say I have seen all the SK sageuk so I can only speak compared to my experience. SK drama usually have their own kind of fantasy involving gods, gumihos, nine tailed foxes, goblins, reapers, zombies, witches, vampires...

This kind of goddess fighting god, gods using humans, humans fighting gods, God turning into animal or insect, God in human form, little golden butterfly swimming in the pond and summons fishes to help human with CGI everywhere, that's quite rare for me. I was surprised. Not that is was bad. Just that it was unexpected.

Oh and I almost forgot: peach trees in full blossom which give peaches at the same time...