I wouldn't like to be super biased when giving my review about this drama because I really like Joo Ji Hoon as an actor and Bae Doo Na's works always, but I don't have a single complaint about this drama. I wouldn't even like to call it a 'drama', but more like a series. The quality of Kingdom's production is not something that we find in many dramas. The acting was superb, every single character was perfectly well-created, the story developed with such intelligence, it really is unmatched.

Joo Ji Hoon as Lee Chang is such a wonderful character that even his common lack of emotion in his other works (not saying that I think like that but I know many do) is completely fitting in this role. He's passionate, cold-headed, smart, loyal, capable. The perfect king, yet his loyalty is doubted and he's suspected of treason. The way Lee Chang gathers the people on his side to protect Sangju is simply amazing. I really loved this character.

Similarly, Bae Doo Na as Sae-bi was perfect. I know she's always an amazing actress and each and every one of her works is a masterpiece, her characters are always inspiring women, but I must say that I really loved Sae-bi particularly. She's so smart and independent, survived so many things and was summoned to serve the general because of her skills and character, despite her being a simply physician of the commoners. Most empowering character ever!

I'm not going into further detail because I finished Season 2 before writing this review, so I wouldn't like to accidentally spoil anything, so I just want to encourage everyone to watch Kingdom and assure you that you will not regret it!