(Just in case you were thinking like this:) I'dd appreciate it if you would read the review first before calling it unhelpful if it's based merely on my ratings which you might not agree on. Because this is only my view and I'm just trying to help future watchers make the right choice, as not everyone will enjoy this.


I started watching Rooftop Prince because of all the positive reviews. Although I didn't necessarily like Micky Yoochun in ''Sunkyunkwan Scandal'', he was rather boring to my opinion. (Apart from the two brilliant supporting characters I didn't think that series to be outstanding anyway.) Although the poster too looked horribly idiotic to me, I had been enjoying ''Queen In Hyun's Man'' (though it's not special, just enjoyable) and felt like watching something alike. So I gave in.
After forcing myself through 4 episodes however, I kept telling myself it would get better, I cannot bear with it any longer... I really, really don't understand why this gets an 8.52 rating. (at least at this time) This series is highly overrated.

The story starts of well.
The Joseon story: though a bit annoyingly predictable at first, still forgivable, this story eventually got me interested and made me really curious. This is because at that point you know almost nothing about the characters and their relationships, and you cannot predict why and by who the princess is killed.
The 21st century story: It starts of interestingly. Although I hate how the villain characters are portrayed from early on. (I don't want to vex myself over things like that yet again. I'm tired of it. Most series were dropping these annoying types of villains, but why did this drama revive them?? I do not know.)
The part in New York is very daring and I appreciate that, it was a nice unpredictable change. Though not as great as to really grab my attention.

The worst part starts after the time-leap. After having watched 10 episodes of ''Queen In Hyun's Man'' the perplexed emotions of culture shock I missed a bit in that series were filled up ten times by the exaggeration in this script and it's acting.
The 4 time travelers, though it is funny, I admit I laughed, seem so dumb. It's very unbelievable and implausible. In Joseon they seemed pretty smart and decent, but after arriving in the 21st century they suddenly lack common sense. They just don't seem to get that the customs 300 years later have changed and that the crown prince is not known as the crown prince there.
The female lead was a bit too rude towards him, although the crown prince lacked sense, she could still treat him with some respect as she does with the other character, but why doesn't she?

Another thing about the female lead. Especially at the beginning she turned out to be one of those main leads that make you feel bad about yourself, although you have absolutely no reason to because you have nothing at all to do with it. After a while it gets better though.
Her sister's reason for playing a villain was not strong enough, I can imagine what her reason might be for acting so cold, but it just isn't a reason anyone would go that far for...

The humor in this series is the vicarious shame kind. Kdramas have this quite a lot. I personally don’t like vicarious shame humor, and this was one of the worse sort. I had to cover the screen with my hands while screaming in agony. Some find it cute, others will cry.

The music didn’t grab my attention. I can’t remember what it sounds like, though I heard it less than an hour ago… I’m sure it wasn’t too bad though, since it didn’t annoy me either.

The “Time Leap Shock” acting is exaggerated, the main actress cannot act when talking English, but apart from that it’s alright.

The script that made the characters exaggerate this much was ridiculous.
I’m sure Micky Yoochun has no pride, I wouldn’t be able to act his role. (not that I’d EVER want to) He should be admired for that, not getting fed up with all that folly and all. Though bringing us some great parts, the beginning for instance, most of it was ridiculous. The story didn't succeed in making me curious or excited. Although the real story probably started after episode 4, I doubt it'll change my opinion favorably.

I wouldn’t put myself through this again, so that much of a rewatch value it doesn’t have. But who knows, maybe I’ll feel masochistic enough someday to continue watching this?

I tend to exaggerate sometimes, but I also tend to be soft on ratings. That may be why my ratings may differ a bit from my words.
I also think a lot of people will like this, but this series was definitely not meant for me. And Though I’ll keep some thoughts to myself as I would rather not experience fangirlrevenge, I cannot call this series good. I won't call it bad either though, it's just highly overrated. It lacks a lot of things, is too exaggerated, but if you like vicarious shame: go ahead, this series might be meant for you.

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