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If there are antis rating down the show, then obviously the ratings are already faked. So what's the issue with us raising our ratings? It is to bring up the rating to where it should be. Why should we let antis have their day with something we like? I don't think real fans have issues with this. If you have a problem, just ignore and move on. I never instructed. I suggested.

Just ignore. The comments are clearly intended to annoy and stir hate. Also shows how some people have very limited taste.

Look under episode guide.

Wed & Thur

I watched JCW in Healer first, then Empress Ki. It was in Empress Ki that he impressed most upon me. TBH, I only watched that drama because of him cos I personally don't watch Korean period dramas. What I like about him is how he owns each character he portrays and is able to bring out the depth in each. It makes the story more interesting to watch and gives me utmost respect for him as an artiste.

And yeah, totally agree with you about watching for the journey. :)

I'm not surprised. Actor's charisma does make a whole lot of difference. Sometimes a story is bland but because of the cast or an actor/actress, the story becomes compelling. The same could be said otherwise...interesting plot but dead acting and it all falls apart.

So far for this drama, it's both for me. The plot is predictable in a sense but the backstories are not. So I want to find out more. And of course the stellar acting helps to draw me in.

One more day to ep 3!

Appreciate your analysis. But best to put this under spoiler.

AOS had a slew of controversies when it first aired so it's different. The antis had their reasons.

Douban rated this show 8.4. For those who knows, Douban's raters are very very critical. As for MDL, the ratings here cannot be trusted anymore.

If you like this show, suggest you raise your ratings to counteract the antis here. And do rate each episode too.

What happened to the rating? What a joke when trash shows are highly rated and good shows are rated low. Some antis voting down or a glitch? Ep 1 & 2 is at least 8.5 for me.

I like that! I want her to be able to get even on her own. Cos part 1 shows she's a smart gal.

Exactly! I think it would be disastrous for any sort of healing we hope to see in Gyeo Rye.

Ok, will try. I don't mind bullying if it's dealt with smartly. What I can't handle is a damsel in distress.

Ahh...ok. Will take note. Thanks again!!!

Thanks so much! It's great to know it's better than what I expected. Haha. Okay, at least I am less afraid to watch it now.

I took a break after part 1 and only watched 2 episodes of part 2. As much as I love part 1, I was afraid to watch part 2. I probably will hold off till the entire drama ends to binge-watch but can someone tell me if the palace bullying is bad? How's the angst overall?

Hahaha...yes, I wondered too. I haven't seen him put anything in his mouth and wondered how he managed to survive without food.

If you like this genre, then yes, definitely worth watching. I love the 2 episodes so far and have even rewatched. I like that while it is a melo and does explore existential struggles, the message is hopeful. Some melos, like one that was rather popular, while interesting, kind of left me hanging at the end wondering what message it was trying to convey.

Yeah...looks like some bad blood. Expecting some outburst when the truth is out.

Very curious about the relationship between Kang Tae Shik and Yoon Gyeo Rye. Don't think they're father and son cos they have different surnames. But in the childhood scene, YGR called dad. I don't think he was calling KTS though.