4
It is all about the feels
Ok, Bossam has been out for 4 years, so I don't see much point in doing a in-depth review. I'll just put a few thoughts down and then my final recommendation.
Right off the bat, this show is all about the characters, their interactions and growth, especially our leads. They go through the usual enemy to lover trope. They were sorely tested before their love blossoms. They are good people placed in bad situations. They have to adapt to survive. In the process, they saw through each other's disguises and fall in love.
Considering the setting, it should come as no surprise that palace intrigue is the theme du jour. On the whole, it is tropey and doesn't put forward many fresh ideas. Good actors help to elevated this above clichés.
However, there is a lot of it and by the 3/4 mark, everyone and everything is set on their path. Who's who and their schemes are largely set in stone. There is one big twist near the end which I won't spoil. I do find it heavy going towards the end though.
Speaking of which, this show is 20 eps long. While I was fully engaged most of the time, it was draggy around the 2/3 mark when everyone is dancing the political 2 steps. The show picked up the pace soon after and we hang on for the grim ride.
In the end, this is a solid drama crewed by good actors. It doesn't break any new grounds but it delivers a refined product.
Now the elephant in the room. Does the FL has a No-Kiss clause in her contract? There are several hugs but nay a single kiss. Not even on their wedding night. Their romance is still sweet and swoon-y. Just not particularly spicy.
If a good sageuk drama is your thing and you appreciate a slow burning romance then this drama is for you. Peace.
Right off the bat, this show is all about the characters, their interactions and growth, especially our leads. They go through the usual enemy to lover trope. They were sorely tested before their love blossoms. They are good people placed in bad situations. They have to adapt to survive. In the process, they saw through each other's disguises and fall in love.
Considering the setting, it should come as no surprise that palace intrigue is the theme du jour. On the whole, it is tropey and doesn't put forward many fresh ideas. Good actors help to elevated this above clichés.
However, there is a lot of it and by the 3/4 mark, everyone and everything is set on their path. Who's who and their schemes are largely set in stone. There is one big twist near the end which I won't spoil. I do find it heavy going towards the end though.
Speaking of which, this show is 20 eps long. While I was fully engaged most of the time, it was draggy around the 2/3 mark when everyone is dancing the political 2 steps. The show picked up the pace soon after and we hang on for the grim ride.
In the end, this is a solid drama crewed by good actors. It doesn't break any new grounds but it delivers a refined product.
Now the elephant in the room. Does the FL has a No-Kiss clause in her contract? There are several hugs but nay a single kiss. Not even on their wedding night. Their romance is still sweet and swoon-y. Just not particularly spicy.
If a good sageuk drama is your thing and you appreciate a slow burning romance then this drama is for you. Peace.
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