SeanFletcher

I like that idea!

Interesting and heartfelt. Perhaps too truncated, but the final episode was special

Episode 10 (20) - I think that is the best episode I have seen in any kdrama so far. I laughed out loud so many times, and there was those romantic moments too...

Yes, it was a good place to end the series. For me, the final scenes were far more satisfying than those in Mr Sunshine. I like your thoughts on the content for a 2nd and 3rd series.

A classic “whodunnit” so far :)

Grand in its vision and epic in its story telling. Although some of the characters faded out in the end, you can’t give closure to everybody. One of the best sageuks to grace our screens.

Overall, not bad. I found the final episode a bit of a let down in terms of its execution, but the rap number at the end was good fun.

Exactly - there was no need for it.

I’m just hanging in there. Nearly dropped it at the end of ep 70, but of course the preview for next two eps has made me stay on for a fraction longer :)

Love does make the world go round (and love is grand).

Thank you for reminding me to look at the historical context. Pengcheng Wang seemed to be an amazing person. He obviously didn’t suffer fools (Including court intrigue) and from what I read did appear to treat people equally. So, yes, it would be good to see more of this.

So, at 30 eps my thoughts are:
• First 12 eps brilliant;
• Next 5 eps up and down;
• Eps 17 - 22 very good;
• Then it became drawn out - lost its focus;
• Eps 27 - 30 very good/not too bad.

Our leads are brilliant, the villains have way too much luck and the Shen family deserves better. It seems to be heading from a must watch to an ordinary one. Perhaps, I am being too hard.

That would be karma right there :)

I thought Eun Joo was awesome. Love her or hate her, it’s a great role.

Week 12 was a cracking week. Despite all the revelations, the writers handled them well - better than you see in the more “refined” dramas. We saw some very good performances from the arch enemies, a reflective KSJ and other secrets. This show does deserve a good rating.

Things I’m thankful for: Min Ho at last toned it down a bit, the Principal eating pizza and OPJ not going ballistic :)

Li Qin is wonderful and I can’t think of another actress who could play this part. I am looking forward to her future dramas.

Loving, every, single, second of this show!

Overall, not a bad drama. The main leads acted their socks off. However, many of the storylines seemed underdone to me and some of the key characters faded away. The ending needed 30 seconds more :)

That would be really nice, because they are fabulous together :)

Here we are at the end of episode 6 (11/12): we have gone from an unusual start (which I quite liked) to what is now a true gem and highlight for the year :)

Writer Nim is on the money - I think they have a wonderful relationship. I also agree the flashbacks are used well for once in showing such a friendship.