I'll be honest , I started this this series knowing the fate of the main protagonist because it is based on real events (loosely). But still it was rollercoaster ride from the first episode and I'm happy that I got to watch this series.

Even from the starting , you're pushed into this emotional whirlwind of characters . It'll make you feel sad, angry, betrayed and yet hopeful at time.

The character development for the main lead was nothing less than a spectacle. With every episode you'll be rooting for him everytime he goes down. You'll feel his pain and frustrations. I think, yang se jong did a terrific job.

Even the female lead is portrayed as strong character who helps in shaping the storyline and seolhyun (who I was bit doubtful about) made it look more badass !!. I'm happy that she took on this role so well

The second male lead , is a bit perplexing character. He'll make you feel angry and yet sad for him at time which shows the capability of the actor .

Even the other supporting characters were amazing especially Jang Hyuk and Ahn Nae Sang as protagonist .

The story is good if you're okay with watching period Korean drama, music is up there too but real kudos to the actors and casting.

PS: if you're sucker for happy endings, don't watch it .

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I'm writing this review from a point of view from a guy who doesn't watch Kdrama's very frequently.


This series is absolute perfection. There are no lose ends, no unnecessary scene ,sequence or character . They way story progresses is very natural and it keeps you hooked until the end with the twists.
A big Kudos to the writers and the actors .

My presumptive assumption regarding lead actress were not very positive due My ID gangnam beauty , but they way she potrayed her character , proves her acting provess. It was very refreshing and interesting to watch her character progress. Unlike other overbearing rich chaebol female characters in other Kdrama's, her character had very sensible specific reason for every action she took and acted.

The lead actor is portrayed as a cool headed good Samaritan lawyer, but he's not overbearing or unrealistically positive or good which makes him very natural and relatable character. The best part about this series is, even after having a strong female leads, the lead actor character stood on his own.

Finally, this show would have been nothing without a suitable villain. She's not a villain in trues sense, because she's not really evil. Everything she did was not for her personal gain, but for people she wanted to protect. She was calm and yet terrifying at the same time.

The supporting actors were amazing , each with their own personality (some were more interesting than others)

PS: give it a try, you won't regret it :)

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