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This drama is a disaster from start to finish. Although it had a strong beginning, the storyline started to falter afterward. Despite having a great cast, the drama was bogged down by trashy melodrama and tropes.

The ending left me feeling hollow. I didn't root for the main couple; in fact, I hated them! By the end, I felt sorry for Choi Kwang Il. He is the true victim among the whole cast.

For better or worse, it feels like a soap opera. It could be one of the best, or maybe not. The drama is very intense, even brutal at times, and in the end, it leaves you feeling empty. It's difficult to put the feeling into words, you really have to watch it to understand.

This drama was way better than it was supposed to be. I was hesitant to even watch the drama to be honest. I came in with a lot of reservations but in the end, I was pleasantly surprised!

Yes sir!!

I don't feel good about being right about the stepmom but it was obvious!!

Weirdest Kdrama ever!!

I notice it as well! Glad they made it subtle and not blatant.

Just a theory: Did ML's stepmother have something to do with ML's mom's death??

All I hope to ask for this remake is a better ending. Nothing more or less!!

I have complicated feelings about this drama. It was a fun ride like any rollercoaster and just like a rollercoaster, the ending was just as dull and disappointing. It was an enjoyable experience, but nothing more, which isn't a bad thing at the end of the day.

The one word to describe this Drama is... Suspenseful! Just another run-of-the-mill crime drama but deserves a better rating because it executes all the checkmarks from suspenseful twists and turns and outstanding performances by the actors and actresses. Not to mention a great protagonist. It's worth more than a glance. Give it a try!

It is the best historical drama as far as historical accuracy and accountability. It's not just another historical drama or another eye-candy drama made with a bunch of pretty boys in costume who can't act to save their lives. On the contrary, it has great acting, fighting scenes, and great pacing. Choi Soo Jong's acting in this drama is top-notch as usual in this drama. He is the true master of this genre. Now here are two major flaws of this drama Wang Gun's reluctance does get annoying and was becoming beyond unrealistic at a point. Secondly, the last 1/3 of the drama pace changed dramatically and the storytelling began to go all over the place with little direction. The ending felt like a race against a clock. The ending somewhat saved the last 3rd of the drama had not been for that great ending trust me my opinion on the drama would have changed. Lastly, as a Christian, I hated the force of the Buddhist narrative throughout the story. Nevertheless, this is still one of the best dramas I have ever seen.

The story is captivating, you learn a lot about Korean history! It started with ML's childhood days and adult youth, which was the most boring part of the show. The second half was an action pack extremely well-paced and the writing was top-notch. Four issues held this series back from being the best history Kdrama. The pace and story of the first half was awful! A truly boring watch! Second not including the fact that Admiral Yi Sun-Shin had three wives in the drama. Third Im Chun-Soo's storyline and character were a massive unnecessary snoozefest to the drama! Lastly, the most jarring thing about the show was everyone was indispensable without the main Protagonist! A good could've been great Kdrama but still one of the best historical Kdrams ever.

Considering its age, I had no high expectations from this drama, but I was pleasantly surprised by its quality. In the last ten episodes, the storyline quality decreased significantly. However, overall, it was still a pleasant watch.