
It was pleasant to listen to and built moments of suspense, sadness, and even happiness. Never did it feel as if some external force was intruding upon your viewing experience. Jang Young Nam was memorable as the antagonist. Kim Sang Kyung, to me, delivered a great performance as a man consistently struggling with himself I liked the character on paper, and he made him come to life. When it comes to Yeo Jin Goo, he was marvelous as the King, enough so that you believed that Ha Seon and the King to be different people, like the drama wanted us to. In the words of the real king, the FL was a true Frozen Queen - composed and unwavering in her principles, which probably turned her so cold, and Lee Se Young portrayed felt every bit of it. The writers added a few throwaway lines that strayed from his character. Another reason to withhold my score is the inconsistency of Ha Seon's motivations around episode 11 and 12.


Moreover, the idea of effect of power on the purest of people is experimented here.ĭespite that, I think the writers could have added more to the story - for example using the little group The Chief Secretary was a part of in the final few episodes in more ways. There were those who took some questionable actions for what they perceived as a greater good, and that will make you question what exactly is being a hero it is established that to remove dirt, you have to get your hands dirtied too, and I think that is a very realistic outlook to it. No intention seemed incorrect if you looked at in the person' shoes, but the way some chose to carry it out helped differentiate right and wrong. The grey area some major characters walk on is worth acknowledgment. Each person had their own motivation and was chained to it. The characters were a major element of the whole story, so their development within the politics was refreshing to see. The story progression was paced well, not too slow or too fast. The characters and the politics carry the drama, so if you like that in a series, you have come to the right place.

This review may contain spoilers The premise is not so unique in itself, but choosing to show it as history is what sets it apart.
