Great start, disappointing finish.
Up to episode 20, I was totally hooked. Action, emotion,, humor, characters – everything was spot on. The tension between FL&ML drove the story forward.But after that… the story lost its spark. It was like someone flipped a switch and put the drama on "coma" mode. The plot slowed to a crawl, replaced by tedious formulas and an overabundance of imperial intrigue – like 3-day-old bread: technically edible, but utterly joyless. A once-likable third character devolved into an obsessive, almost psychotic figure. This tired, overused subplot not only felt unnecessary but also drained the energy that had made the series so compelling.
What started as a fresh, vibrant take on the genre gradually devolved into "Legend of Tedium." Classic c-drama syndrome – stretching the story for more episodes at the expense of sharpness and momentum. Unnecessary subplots diluted the main story, leaving the series bloated and dull by the end.
A textbook example of "great premise, poor execution" after the halfway point.
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