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It shows that you don't write. You do realize that script CHANGE depending on the situation? Wang Shik was thrown under the bus because he couldn't appear. Obviously he had legitimate reasons. He was under no obligation to fulfill what's beyond his contract but since they extend it (it's their right whether you like it or not), they had to make the script work without a main character face/existence. You can complain about how bad the ending is cuz frankly, I didn't like it either. If they were going to make an ending like this, they might as well extend it again with 2 more episodes to smoothen it out. While am at it, people like you who keeps on making wide generalization towards people who wanted redemption need to stop. A character like the Emperor could EASILY be redeemed but it shows the writer DIDN'T initial wanted to redeem him. I won't be surprised if the writer did THAT because of Na Wang Shik missing appearance. Like I said, script change depending on the situation.

Other dramas extend their episodes: Nobody says anything.
The Last Empress extended their episodes: They did it because they are greedy for ratings!

For real! I may have not been a fan of Wang Shik but at least have Sunny cry next to his grave or something. It doesn't make sense to just let him die like this without any grieve. We already had the short end of the stick since the actor was unavaliable but they could have done better than this.

Ironically, I also was more annoyed with Bok Soo character than anyone. It feels like he ended up being the hero just because. Wish they made him more interesting.

The granny was blind for 60+ years of what's happening in the imperial family. She clearly ain't wise.

Shin Sung Rok is such a good actor. He makes facial expressions that are hard to make. I find myself sayings he looks dumb/like a coward but how does a coward even "look" like? There isn't any specific "look" but he somehows make it.

I never really liked Na Wang Shik so the actor not being the last 2 episodes doesn't really change anything for me. The only thing that would be diappointing is how the conclusion will be incomplete but I know the rest of the cast will be able to carry the show well.

Thanks!

I'll working on my future to be a screenwriter to save K-Drama land from cliches. I'm currently gathering all my ideas on paper and when I look them... I knew female actresses will fight to be in my dramas lmao I won't say I'm a good writer (it's up to people to decide) but my female actresses won't suffer from cliché roles that's certain.

Yeah, I found out about that. She is literal trash! What she did to Poongsang had me crying especially when he said he can't go to sleep unless he gets beaten because it's "too peaceful" to be true. Like I hate her so much! She stole Jin Sang and Haesang college money, Wae Sang rehabilitation and still had the AUDACITY to lie... I'm screaming. I can't believe Wae Sang believed someone who WASN'T there for him over his brother who basically raised him. At least confront him instead of believing it. Then she tries to use her oldest son to scam people by fake accident and almost sold her daughter to an old man... She is the worst character in the entire show. Poong sang is definitely pitiful. He is frustrating but at the same time, I can't help but cry for him. He needs to set his life straight.

A lot of people will disagree with me but this was great until the romance started to take over. It's usually people who do not like saeguk that enjoy these type of dramas. What I wanted to see was a king who would change the nation not a king who would chase after a queen to the ends of the world.

When the mother attended her daughter's wedding just to steal her money.... THAT MADE ME FUME! There is always someone causing problems!

When the scholars told the king if he wanted to pass he had to walk on their back... And Haseon did JUST THAT had me laughing. That was my favorite part by far! Serves them right.

Just saw the first episode and I can already tell the siblings will be frustrating to watch. However... I'll have to disagree with the eldest son. Just cause the decreased is their father doesn't mean they need to respect him if he was a piece of shit. It's honestly hypocritical to say what he did but then go ahead and treats his own mother like that... Like??? She wasn't a good mother to you just like the father wasn't a good dad to your siblings.

2019 just started yet we already have more historical dramas than last year. It's my favorite genre so this makes me happy.

One of the things I enjoy the most about this drama is the female villains. Boy are they entertaining to watch. One minute they are at each other's throat, the next they allies and then back to enemies... Finally we get good female antagonists.

Really? Maybe that's why episode 44 had a weird jump cut in the middle of the episode and why the episode felt all over the place. We only got 2 episodes... I wonder how they will tie the story with all the side characters?

It's probably because the actor is really good.

I feel like he is in love with loyalty. He was willing to kill Yura until she said she will cover up and take the blame for killing the mother...

The writer also been hinting to us a lot of times that he likes to keep people he "trust" (like Woo Bin) near him. I think this happened because Empress Dowager always manipulated and tried to take advantage of him so he do anything for anyone who are truly loyal to him. Unfortunately, we all know nobody is loyal to him lmao which is why he is messed up.

I'm literally finishing this for Kwak Dongyeon ONLY. I can't stand the male lead. At first I didn't mind him but ever since he liked the femle lead, he became insufferable. People find it cute how possessive he is but I don't. He keeps trying to control what she can and can't do. He calls her a thousands times like give her a chance to breathe. I also don't understand who is he to say who can touch her? It's none of his business. This level of insecurity being projected on Geum Rim is a huge turn off.

Ep 8 spoiler

I know some people were mad by the fact the King died but I'm not. He was almost like a dictator that would lead his "powerful" nation into bloodshed and starvation. If he didn't kill him, that man would have done a lot of nasty shit. A drug addict with hallucination can't rule a country. He deserved death 100%. I can't support a king who is willing to have hostages (and behead them) just because his favorite secretary resigned so he had to bring him back. If he "trusted" him THAT MUCH, he should have listened to him when he adviced him about Lord Shin but he didn't care. I can't support a king who wants to kill his queen but first he had to have sex with her... I can't with a king who almost killed his most loyal officer just because he couldn't fulfill an order. I don't really feel any sympathy for that bastard. He was a bad king and doesn't deserve to rule.