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I think you might be right. The scenes with him from the past must be from a long time ago - maybe something happened to him and then her trajectory changed over several years from servant to powerful concubine. I’m looking forward to the big story reveal!

Agreed - I haven’t been entertained by the first part of a drama like this since Dynamite Kiss - and that tanked badly in the second half. I hope this one does better. Fingers crossed!

I really hope that we see the rival actress actively pursue the clueless neighbour/manager thinking he’s the mystery man in the blue sports car - that could be fun if done well.

Ok - loving this but need some help because I feel like I have missed something. Does the female lead in modern era recognise the ML as the Joseon prince from her past life or are we expected to believe that the half mask is an adequate disguise and she’ll work it out later? Confused!

I would definitely recommend a rewatch. When I rewatched, the whole political story clicked into place and it all made sense - felt like a new show with new elements. I really enjoyed the first watch but absolutely adored it on second watch.

I am rewatching - and so much is falling into place. Definitely worth it if the political story didn’t make sense the first time. Actually better the second time around!

Rewatch it - it is great the second time too!

Just finished chapter 15 and am considering dropping - I am not enjoying the void at all and their relationship seems to have stalled. Can anyone convince me to persist?

I liked this series (loved Ryoma as usual) but the last episode left me a bit cold. The connection between Nara and the case 23 years ago really came out of nowhere - and did not do much for the story or even her character. In addition, I could not really feel happy for Junichi and Makiko - I can’t even explain why. Overall though, it was a good watch and a decent example of the genre.

I feel like the English title of this drama does not do it justice - it is so much more than that. A great watch and the best cdrama of 2026 for me so far.

Thanks for the update fellow Netflix Australia viewer!

I doubt that us Australian watchers will get it any earlier- Netflix probably hasn’t updated the schedule yet. Unfortunately, this show and its audience are not really a priority for them.

I can see your point, but I think it does allow for certain things. Her idiosyncratic behaviour makes her unpredictable, adding to the intensity of the show more broadly. In addition, it certainly gives her leeway to do what she likes - we’ve all been in workplaces where certain people get away with stuff because leadership don’t really know how to deal with them, due to their character or behaviour .She is getting away with alot and this might be the reason.

Could be true because aren’t we all a bit in love with Junichi?

Another drama I finished watching but should have just dropped…..

I didn’t mind this but so much of the plot was unconvincing or unnecessary (or both). It’s also the first time I haven’t fallen for Kim Seon Ho’s character in a drama. Having said that, I was impressed by his Italian language skills!

I watched this till the end and probably should have just dropped it. A pretty disappointing drama overall.

This was my first cdrama - and I became absolutely obsessed. In hindsight, I have admitted some serious flaws with it (grandpa story unnecessary, Sang Yan’s obsession being a bit too much for me, some Sang Yan red flag moments etc), but something about Sang Yan and Wen Yifan just made me forget all that and love it anyway. Loved them as teenagers and loved their reunion. Have become a big Bai Jingting fan too.

Really happy to see a drama that wasn’t afraid to have a realistic ending. Breath of fresh air.

I will watch anything with Park Hyung Sik but I really didn’t understand what this was all about.