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thehannahmal
2 people found this review helpful
Jan 9, 2023
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Overall 10
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
amazing show, the cast and storyline will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time. the only bad thing i have to say about this season in particular is that because it was only ten episodes certain parts of the plot felt rushed, like they had to wrap up the story and very few episodes, which made it not as enjoyable because some episodes were slower and then some episodes were really fast and like a lot of things happened. but, overall i would definitely rewatch this series again.
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Ongoing 8/10
maxwelthasf2
2 people found this review helpful
Jan 3, 2023
8 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

honestly this is what i think

this part were like a little repeat reversed and re-do of part 1 at episode 8. i was a fan from part 1. i don't mind however this story ends. honestly i felt like the story were forced to have part 2. i find that it was true because of the re-re-re thing... but i'm glad they did part 2 because this is the only korean drama that i waited by the hour. it was that good to me. well, its simple enough, its mysterious a bit, exciting, makes your heart race too, make you be jealous, makes you angry and a lot more else... so for conclusion, the actors must be top tiers because of the feeling i got, and the writer were good too.. though some part makes me really upset, i just want to believe that it was done deliberately...

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Animeforever
1 people found this review helpful
Mar 16, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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NGL This is one of the best BEST EPIC K-DRAMA I have watched till now!!! 👍 From the story and the characters (initial to finish) was just a wonderful adventure for me. The story is just that great with the background settings and visual effects. The fighting scenes are epic 🔥🔥🔥 The dialogue and the characters are truly magical. The stunning leads and their love chemistry was just mouth watering 😌 The various obstacles they faced together from start to finish was the epic. Loved the bromance and the friendship between the characters and the love story of the side characters was also a delight to watch. Overall 10/10 for me. This K-Drama is an epic blockbuster. Loved it ❤️❤️❤️

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Jalvi_2812
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 14, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Inferior to Season 1, but an ending quite a worth

Set 3 years later after the finale of Season 1, Season 2 starts slowly and brings all the characters back to the game. There are very few fantasy shows which make you invest in characters, and season 2 fits this description.

Although the second season starts sluggish with everything that kinda replicates the first season, the last 3-4 episodes bring the real excitement and closure, with which I am pretty much satisfied. What still works for this fantasy drama is the star cast, the chemistry between characters and how magic is used to weave a tale of ambition, dreams, love and kingdom. What perhaps could have been better was a climax full of action. But again, the makers opted for a rather happy ending. Personally, the latter is inferior when compared to its predecessor, but all ends that ends well.

My Rating : 8.5/10

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Wol hwa
1 people found this review helpful
Feb 15, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Could've done better

I didn't want to write a review cause I loved the drama but I had a lot to say still.
Everything is good. Everything was going well until Ep7. That's when everyone on the set of AOS 2 understood that they had only three more episodes and they still haven't revealed anything.
10 episodes were more than enough with the run time but it still made us feel that the ending was rushed. In the last three eps, things were revealed in a magnitude of seconds. And the ending? the climax? lasted barely minutes that we couldn't even remember. It wasn't a nice gift with a Tiffany's & Co. bow tied to it but an express gift card that your uncle bought last minute cause he forget to get you a present on New Year's.
And the actress switch.
I understand that you want JSM back cause yall love her but i really don't understand why GYJ received hate. It's not like her acting is bad. You've got to give chances to new actresses.
But then some of you ask, "Was the switch necessary?"
Yes. It was and it is. It showed that they were destined to be with each other even if they can't recognize each other. And also the fact that it was Mu-doek's face that he was seeing, not her face. he never saw her before. Now he sees her completely.

Even tho the ending was rushed, the drama delivered what it was supposed to deliver. Mid-way I lost hope and was gearing up for another Scarlet Heart Ryeo. But the heavens heard the viewers. So no complaints.
Except for this one, thats all I promise.
I got Seo Yul's face and all my issues are gone.

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LilyAvram
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 12, 2023
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

storia fantasy molto bella!

Vista subito dopo la prima parte che mi è piaciuta molto.Ho in un certo senso preferito questa alla prima parte forse perché la chimica tra i due protagonisti era maggiore e la storia anche se più esagerata e molto carina.
La storia e più fantasy ancora della prima.La protagonista é un miscuglio di personalità una più forte del altra ma alla fine prevale quella del assassina Nasku.
Lui è più freddo,un uomo tormentato dagli spiriti e il mago più forte che esiste.Quando si riconoscono scatta anche un po' di passione.
Sono 10 puntate che scorrono velocemente.
Nel complesso fantastico drama.

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Diva@@ya
1 people found this review helpful
Feb 9, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

It is good but for me first season was best

Both season has good story line but for me the first season was the better one.
I recommended this to my friends as well and they really like it.
The visuals in the series also seems very professional and international there is no doubts that these kdrama are making the expectations bars so high for the viewers.

Also you see the importance of every relationship in your life in this drama, the relation between two friends, teacher and student, mentor and student it is defined in a very realistic way.🙂🙂🙂🙂
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Chantal_789
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 9, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

Why Part 2 Totally Steals the Show

I found Part 2 to be far more enjoyable than Part 1! The love story is richer and more nuanced, resonating deeply with its theme of longing for a partner. The emotional complexity of the characters’ relationships beautifully encapsulates the highs and lows of love and desire, making it incredibly relatable and profound—I simply can't look away!

While I appreciated Part 1 as well, I don't quite understand the criticism regarding the change in the female lead. This decision was outlined in the script from the start, and everyone was aware of it. Part 2 is more streamlined, focusing less on side characters than its predecessor, which results in a tighter narrative, even though Part 1 wasn't necessarily slow-paced. Moreover, it wraps up all the mysteries in just 10 episodes instead of 20!

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BbalanceD
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 22, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Pay attention

In the 1 st series we have a female warrior/master who pretends to be a maidservant. Her pupil is besotted and through great effort gains sufficient skills to be praised by her and along the way falls in love.
In this 2nd season our two lovers (due to plot contrivance) do not recognise each other for the majority of the 10 sessions. ML is now a bad ass with unlimited power and FL is a weakened female locked away by her self-serving mother.

Characters from 1st series abound and there is a thread of humour peppered throughout that was not part of the 1st series. Special mention of the black turtle and Park Jin's cooking. Lots of CGI special effects and a great many characters all acting in their own best interests to the extent that from a Wuxia drama it became a melodrama.

What also stood out for me was how the modern element crept in. From short hair to some language idioms, and the Fl was was definitely channeling a modern woman at times.

I found this entertaining and if I ever rewatch the 1st series I will probably rewatch this as well.
Actors all did a great job and production was very elaborate but I feel the Hong sisters needed to keep the themes and flavour of their brilliant 1st series.

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melaa4
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 9, 2023
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0
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watched weekly as it came out

LOVED the first season / part and was super excited for this one as well!! the main actress change didnt bother me and i love yoonjung sm the change made sense and the overall romance between the leads & chemistry was off the charts i hope we see them in another project together hopefully.. 🤞,, for 10 eps the pacing done really well, rarely slow and i would have liked jang uk to realize buyeon’s real identity just a bit sooner but no complaints 😭 that last ep was definitely the SADDEST. just the thought that kim doju and park jim could’ve died breaks my heart ❤️‍🩹 but they didnt die and naksu’s soul is still alive so we thank the hong sisters for that 🫶 im seriously going to miss this show i did not expect to love it so much but the things we dont pay too much attention to at first soon are cherished! this drama was my personality for months and now you’re telling to find something else?!? 😞 anyways 10/10 acting & ost we love you blue flower by lia ❤️

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ELunX
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 9, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
When it was good it was so good. Like any drama, there’s always frustration. Fantasy genre don’t really have rules to follow as they set their world, so I tend to let it slide. All these theories has fans expecting to much and look for them for explanation. As a whole, it’s a 30ep structure drama, could have been 20ep & divide the 2actress each 10ep for better pace but I love this world and characters so I love spending extra time w/ them even when they just talk and bond. GYJ & LJW’s chemistry is what will make me return and rewatch this drama. Overall, The most important thing was it was a pleasure to watch this world & anticipate what to come.

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ThisisJojo
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 9, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 3.5
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Hope something more

I just finished watching this drama. I had mixed feeling at the end. I was unhappy about the change of the fl but my optimism kicked in and give the new fl a chance. To be honest, there is not much that big going on apart from waiting to find his true love standing in front of him,

The highlight-
sword fight on point
Comedic moments
This Season was a little dark last season I still enjoy it. An especially Jung UK character.
The outfits were a 10
So the couples still love each other.
Love the big fight with Phoenix on ice lark.
Sexy making-out session (made my face go all red)
CGI was flawless hit the nail on its head

Downside-
I was hoping for a real mother-and-daughter reunion
The Crown prince didn't do much until the boring end
Ml and fl didn’t have kids at the end I was hoping there would.
There was not a lot of mystery this season.
Jung Uk could become king if he want to
Ml and fl didn’t feel much romance from them.
Is the gift that fl give to ml I thought there be connected only to their power, not just anyone can use

Overall what I got from the drama was a powerful start to an unknown end filled with love and pain. I wanted a little more from this show.






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