IT'LL BE THE BEST OF 2026 IF IT ENDS WELL.
The Road to Splendor is heading to a hall of fame if it can just land the ending perfectly. It has every sauce, spice and ingredients known to a good drama so far and only the gods of bad endings can ruin this.
So far, it has been a beautiful watch. We are seeing two strangers with no previous childhood relationships (still hoping I won't see one) grow not just in love but in life. Who says becoming a court official doesn't sap off life from your soul? Most historical c-dramas tend to bluff over this fact, thanks to the fortified plot armour their leads have. But it's different here, the ML is changing, he is becoming ruthless and has almost stepped out of his life as a salt-smuggler. A still recognizable feature of him is his unwavering love for his woman. I exceptionally like how he is written and portrayed because life is not a bed of roses. We change when life changes too.
As for the FL, she is IT! Cheers to more graceful, composed, strong, versatile, and wise portrayals of women in dramaland.
So far, it has been a beautiful watch. We are seeing two strangers with no previous childhood relationships (still hoping I won't see one) grow not just in love but in life. Who says becoming a court official doesn't sap off life from your soul? Most historical c-dramas tend to bluff over this fact, thanks to the fortified plot armour their leads have. But it's different here, the ML is changing, he is becoming ruthless and has almost stepped out of his life as a salt-smuggler. A still recognizable feature of him is his unwavering love for his woman. I exceptionally like how he is written and portrayed because life is not a bed of roses. We change when life changes too.
As for the FL, she is IT! Cheers to more graceful, composed, strong, versatile, and wise portrayals of women in dramaland.
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