16106004

I really enjoyed PC and plan to rate it highly. However, I also believe the criticisms over the story itself are warranted. it could have been much more complete story with more time. to me it was easily a 16 episode drama. But with time constraints put on the production team - by my guess Disney - much was left out and/or left to our imagination. Just a side thought, another possibility that came to me today was this: did the writer deliberately leave past history details out to gain interest in her Prequel PC Royal Academy? nevertheless, there has to be some mathematical wizardry going on when the story has to fit into a certain time frame. adjustments must have to be made to cut out details here, put filler, memory, or flashback scenes there, etc., all to fit into the time allotted. Bon Appetite Your Majesty was 12- 80 minute episodes which is equal to 16- 1 hour episodes. Queen of tears was 16 episodes with around a 23 hour run- time (the last episode was nearly 2 hours). Vincenzo was 20 episodes with well over 24 hours of run time. I’m certain Disney knew they had a winning drama but still held to time or episode constraints. I hope it’s time the OTTs owe the viewers an explanation for the decisions they make. the mishandling of historical facts in ep 11 was most unfortunate and only the truly responsible parties should be held accountable to the people who truly care about Korea’s rich and amazing history.I’m wondering if there is a deliberate attempt by multiple parties to take this mistake and create chaos among viewers. after seeing the plethora of posts across the many different platforms, it’s beginning to look like that. it’s almost like people are being lead around by the nose attacking or defending the issue while the puppet masters are rolling over with laughter.

loved PC also. But what if IU was saying - “hey girls, look it’s okay to wear temporary nails. polish can be hard on certain people’s nails. if that’s you, and you want that look, go for it with temporary nails.” she said in an interview she tightened up her skin care routine because of her sensitive skin. Just a thought. 😊

this is a mystery for sure - the lines were there, just say them! if you don’t do a truly informative flashback, just explain reasons in important scenes. I did like the suspense they built by withholding some details, but eventually we needed more information sometimes. Disney knew they had a winner with PC but sacrificed a top notch Romantic dramady bc this was definitely a minimum 14 episode drama. 16 episodes would have been even better - even if they added fillers in some places.
I’m still going to rate this drama a 10 and will explain my reasons in my own updated review. even a 10 rating can offer constructive criticisms.

Your critique is well stated - I do believe some (not all) of your points can be explained by the short, 12 episode length. that in itself I feel has stunted the overall depth and completeness of the story.

it’s unfortunate PC is 12 episodes. I don’t fault the scriptwriter. I fault the OTT (Disney). I’m certain it was written at a length more like the traditional 16 episodes. I am a foreign viewer and am well aware this drama has a western appeal. I also know it is shown to Korean viewers first.
you could be specific about what’s actually wrong with the script ( re: Korean history, etc.) and offer suggestions.

it just kept getting better and better after you dropped it. just sayin’. if you didn’t like IU or BWS, the other actors were great. the suspense has had its intended effect all over social media. maybe you might give it another try later.

your review had no substance. if you are interested in offering true constructive criticism, be specific about the issue and offer suggestions for how it could be better.

just so you know Perfect Crown is an award winning script by a first time screenwriter - look it up. Smart people saw a great script. Disney and MBC saw a great script.

the depth of the layers in the story are for those who are interested in finding them. I just read an excellent analysis of the chess game between PM and GP I-An. also read about the reverse mirroring of HJ and I-An. and another post about the many parallels in the drama - ie., I-An rejected HJ’s proposal 3 times before he accepted and will refuse LK’s abdication 3 times before he accepts. there are others.
if you didn’t find any of PC funny, then you were watching a different drama.
PPL is a fact, it helps pay for the production, duh! I-An with his Mercedes on the top of the parking garage at night was spectacular. I hope Mercedes runs that as a separate ad after PC is finished airing. it is a great ad. I don’t understand why some find PPLs offensive. I’m more offended when they try to cover labels up in dramas. As an American, I find it endearing to see Subway and 7-11’s in K-dramas. The coffee squares (name escapes me) add to the cultural side of K-dramas.

I agree with Big_Red_1011, Kyleciatong’s is a dishonest review- probably to drive the rating down.

but QM could surprise us all

I’ll holding out for the pm also. what did he and I-An discuss for 3 hours?????

good analysis. it almost feels like the low ratings are deliberate to keep this drama from getting a truly fair rating.

the internet is full of people invested in the plot itself. many have dissected the story uncovering its many layers, mirroring, and parallels. I was shocked myself at the serious level of interest - yes some over BWS’ looks but just as many who are actually discussing the the characters, motives, plots, and especially the guessing of who the true villains are.

do you really think 1 is a fair overall rating? do you think Disney would invest so much money in a drama with IU in it along with a stellar cast of actors that would get such a low rating? IU alone makes PC a prestige/ tentpole K-drama for Disney. and it’s working for them.

the music itself is very very good - if you’re a true K-Drama watcher a 1 rating here is dishonest.
if you didn’t like IU’s or BWS’ acting, the rest of the cast were great - ESPECIALLY the PM, Queen Mother and Aide Choi. a 1 rating is insulting to those who were outstanding.
this is the screenwriters first screen play - and she won the grand prize for it in 2022. in other words, smart people knew a good script when they read it. I suppose if you could do 1000% better then a 1 rating is fair. otherwise you are just totally disingenuous with your review.

First…, get over yourself. it’s a RomCom in an alternate S. Korea. the production team didn’t have to ask for your permission to make this drama. why be so insulting? your review is unintelligent and doesn’t do anything to add to true constructive criticism. Good looks can only carry any Drama or Series so far- if all PC was about was good looks, it would not be as popular as it is. you should check the internet for all the people who are invested in the plot itself.

I feel if a viewer doesn’t finish a drama - especially only getting through 2 or 3 episodes, it’s not fair to rate it here bc that’s not enough time to see story or character development. take the comments to the discussions tab. I think ratings are to be given by people who actually finish watching….IMO.

this is a minimum 14 episode drama - it could even be 16 to give us a full, well rounded story. I wouldn’t blame the writing - I think it’s the restrictions placed upon the production team by the OTT. that’s a whole other issue which I hope K-drama land addresses with OTTs. 12 and 8 episode dramas seem to be damaging the quality of many K-Dramas.

You’re not seeing where she understsnds now (ep 9&10) that what she wanted was useless and not important anymore??? She clearly saw what her selfishness caused and, swallowing all pride, she admitted everything to her father, on her knees no less, begging for his help. she no longer cares about herself. it’s all him. (As in any great romantic drama) the GP never wavered in his feelings or care for her. Nor did he blame her for the ‘mess’ the fake marriage idea caused (of which he was 50% part). both their character arcs morphed in eps 9 & 10. both were committed to protecting the other in this high stakes situation (yes, I know it’s fiction). even though - IMO - he had the most to lose, he is committed to protecting her, his nephew and the crown.

It’s a love story first, and a well written one at that.

based on your individual ratings, 1.5 is hardly a fair overall rating especially if you are ‘invested’ in this drama.

I’m reading your review on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. the last two episodes have not aired, yet you write like you saw the entire drama.

I don’t wanna give this a rating in the review section because I don’t plan on finishing it. I don’t think that would be fair to the PH team who worked very hard to put it together. It’s definitely an ambitious remake. I’m not going to finish it because IMHO there is no remake that could compare to the Korean original. KSH, YSJ, and OJS literally became Moon Gang Tae, Ko Min Young, and Moon Sang Tae respectively. The brother relationship between MGT and MST is the best I’ve seen after watching 150 +/- K-dramas. KSH and YSJ had excellent chemistry. the three blended exceptionally well in every scene they were in together. it’s a toss up who dominated the screen between SYJ and OJS. They were equally good. I’m not picking up the same cohesiveness with the PH cast. The ML and FL seem stiff. MatMat is doing well but I haven watched enough to comment on the brother relationship with PatPat.

only watched 2 but can’t seem to correct it from 12 to 2

I only watched 2 episodes.

you are correct. arcs take time which is why I couldn’t rate above an 8 at this time. my intent was to be positive not critical.

I respectfully submit to you that at this stage of the drama, 2 episodes out, for better dialogue with other viewers your post belongs in the Discusdions Tab or on Reddit. it’s really unfair to the rating system to drop a drama after 1 episode and then give a low rating that will forever lower the overall rating of this drama.
Your’s is not an unworthy post, in and of itself, just not under the reviews section. Since you have decided to drop it after 1 episode your post is really social commentary.