Found this mini by accident and so glad I did. I am certainly a fan of a good mini but often the standard is not that high. However, in terms of story/plot and acting and production quality, this is right up there with Familiar Strangers, which imo is one of the best. By coincidence, the Eastern Palace is the same set as that show. The main leads here have great chemistry and a very steamy bath scene. ML makes great improvement here over Part For Ever, which was just a hot mess over all. Plenty of palace power struggle and angst without side stories and characters to bog it down.
Fans of minis and DG will enjoy this one. I sincerely don’t think his acting gets appreciated enough. And the chemistry with FL is 🔥. Add in some adorable twins and the usual crazy plots and it’s a fun watch.
I really liked this show. I’m not a fan of the flash back narrative but it does allow for suspense in the moment. FL is so smart and unflappable, ML is an equal match. I even like how FL & ML showed their mutual affection without any romance and I was ok with that until the end. I just wanted a teeny bit more whether a smile or a touch maybe?
I started late, hoping to binge all the way. But I am already on 21 and decided to take a wee break. I am on 21 and we are at the, I must treat you badly so I don’t hurt you stage and it’s my least favorite thing in dramas. I will be back tho cause DW is just soo awesome.
I stumbled into this on y tube and was pleasantly surprised with the story and actors. Very handsome ML looks a bit young but he is a good match with FL. I have seen FL before and she is really stunning. The romance is quite sweet and there is minimal misunderstanding.
YBW: "I always desire to walk in pace with you, but you are always a couple of steps ahead of me."
The Queen: "This is how I show my love for you."
This is a beautifully done historical drama of a power couple and how they try to build a new dynasty together. While this show did not move/ destroy me quite as deeply as My Dearest and The Red Sleeve, this is going to hit my all time favorite kdrama list.
I haven't started this yet, can anyone tell me if I should watch the 2 prequel episodes first? I'm confused as…
I watched them after (since on Viki they are eps 13 & 14) and it worked as a sort of reflection. I am not sure how I would have felt viewing them first. Hard to say.
Not only does Mama Li fight for her daughters, she stands up for her sons-in-law too. Love her scolding of the entire Yang clan. She’s not perfect but I really love her.
The Queen: "This is how I show my love for you."
This is a beautifully done historical drama of a power couple and how they try to build a new dynasty together. While this show did not move/ destroy me quite as deeply as My Dearest and The Red Sleeve, this is going to hit my all time favorite kdrama list.
This Queen is a force to be reckoned with.