ikr I started laughing at the end with the helicopter/horses showing up--"Protect her! She is the future queen…
I choked when they went from using assault laser weapons on the tiny bookstore to horse and swords in the street where the bad guys were lined up like ducks at a shooting gallery. Assault rifles are too harsh. Running them down at top speed with a horse is kinder and gentler, I guess? Lol
Park Seo Joon has not been in a bad drama since One Warm Word. He carries this drama with all its faults. It was repetitive and dragged near the end. All the characters except a couple lacked empathy at one time in the story. They felt more human than the typical all perfect or all evil characters. The plot was mediocre. The ending was basic. Giving a half point more for PSJ’s acting. 8/10
This is one of the few new modern dramas in recent months worth watching. I have seen up to episode 7. It has a good cast with great chemistry. The story is typical, but, it is well paced. The first episode set the light and breezy tone. I hope it carries through to the end. I have seen enough of the screeching love rivals and back stabbing in-laws in other dramas.
A dull storyline is the weakest link. Add in the complete lack of chemistry for the main leads, and the weak dialogue makes this a drama not worth watching even for Bolin Chen. The second couple was a highlight. They can’t hold up the story by themselves. The lead female and the supporting should have switched roles. The supporting actress, Lai Yu Meng, expressed her emotions better. 6.5/10
He is a king plus it would be weird if he rushes up to her and say are you ok.
I acknowledge he is kingly. I didn’t expect him to rush over. I expected a bit more concern or directing someone to carry her out of sun and off the runway since she is the most “grandmother “ type figure in his life.
The palace lady collapsed on the tarmac and the king gave her a side eye instead of acting concerned. That was hilarious! I was wondering he was switched with a fake.
I’m not interested in extra long dramas. But, I can watch an endless stream of Wang Kai’s acting...except in this. It’s too boring. The bland storyline dragged this down. Documentaries are more engaging than this. So much wasted time and money is sad. Dropped. Looking forward to his next body of work. 7/10 (Reflects an extra point for the acting)
It’s decent. The male lead’s visuals and glimpses of tropical scenery are the main reasons to watch. The storyline line is mediocre. The ending is abrupt and unfinished. The real life hotel industry workers popping up in the closing feels awkward. 7/10
It’s worth watching for the entertainment value and the melodrama. I was out of tears and crying salt crystals by the last episode. The balance of humor brought out by the supporting characters blended well. I could use more scenes with Manow (Samantha M. Coated) and her addictive fangirling moments. She was precious. 9/10 for the entertainment value!
One of the best dramas of 2020! It’s rare that a 49 episode drama feels like the right length. I could honestly watch 10 more episodes! Great acting, cast chemistry, script and the skillful blending of traditional music into the storyline. Adding all of Andrew Yin’s upcoming dramas to my list because it’s the law or it should be!10/10
It ended happily. They got together (openly said I love you) the last 5 minutes of the last episode! So, the romance was almost nonexistent except for the first 1 or 2 episodes. Watch if bored since it’s only 12 episodes. Don’t expect any hot romance.
It’s worth watching if you like this type of drama (and I do)! Award winning acting is rare in these. So, I don’t have high expectations of anyone especially a new female actor whose role is closer to a supporting character. She’s doing fine for this role and her level of experience. I’m happy if the storyline is well paced, the lines are not too cringey and the CGI doesn’t dominate every scene. I started watching for Arthur Chen, of course. I’m pleasantly surprised that I like the chemistry of the entire cast especially the acting style of Dylan Xiong. I’m feeling his pain in most of his scenes. The other entertaining factors and some of the reasons I love a low budget martial arts drama are the fight scenes where they add 3 ballet spins in every sword strike and 4 back flips before they run away! You can even see the punches hit before the fists reaches the opponent! It’s a mark of bad editing and a regular staple in this genre. So, I’m gonna just watch and enjoy while I tune out from this pandemic.
I’m happy if the storyline is well paced, the lines are not too cringey and the CGI doesn’t dominate every scene. I started watching for Arthur Chen, of course. I’m pleasantly surprised that I like the chemistry of the entire cast especially the acting style of Dylan Xiong. I’m feeling his pain in most of his scenes. The other entertaining factors and some of the reasons I love a low budget martial arts drama are the fight scenes where they add 3 ballet spins in every sword strike and 4 back flips before they run away! You can even see the punches hit before the fists reaches the opponent! It’s a mark of bad editing and a regular staple in this genre. So, I’m gonna just watch and enjoy while I tune out from this pandemic.