SHOULD NEVER CANCELLED THE REST OF SEASONS.

When I first saw this I went in with no expectations as it was based on Alexandre Dumas' famous classic novel "The Three Musketeers". I wasn't too sure on how they would adapt it but they did and leaving some things out of the book they did quite a good job. . I was surprised by the placement of the characters such as the Crown Prince and the love interest. I watched it all and have watched it twice more enjoying it every time finding something new. I was disappointed when I read that there were plans to make at least another season but it got cancelled not due to public opinion but some other reason which truthfully right now I forget. I apologise for that. It was supposed to have rated highly. I am sure it had something to do with money. Please don't quote me on that. But I was broken hearted to know that we will never get to see the rest of the story. They did a fine job adapting a world wide renown classic and did it with dignity and not belittling any character in it. I loved how it showed the comrades earning and learning of trust, friendship, and learning to love , obsessive love and letting go of a love. It had intrigue and suspense, funny moments and enough to keep you interested. You have to watch it to see what I mean. I don't like to do spoilers. So I hope I can interest you enough to watch it. I bought it as I really liked it I also found the splendour of colours in it in their costumes was very pleasing to the eye. A ot of what I want to say I can't as it will spoil it for you and I hate it when it is spoiled for me. In other sites where I do reviews I always state that the onus of a production lands fair square on the director's shoulders. He is the one who has to bring out the best in the actor and crew and tell the story and keep getting those money shots. I am glad to say I think the director did a fine ob considering. If given a chance these characters could have grown far more if they used the same director. He/she knew what they wanted . You could see that but unfortunately I cannot blame him or her for not pulling out their full potential. Another season would have done that but we know what bureaucrats are like. sometimes they should stay out of it and let them do their jobs as they should have in this. Considering how it turned out it is worth watching and seeing young idol talent. (Am A huge fan of CN BLUE). Remember to go in with no expectations of the book but just a good series. Enjoy. Little bit of trivia for you. Did you know that Alexandre Dumas wrote his classics during the time of slavery and was a French negro. Well done. Very brave of him to give us such wonderful literature which has lasted centuries.Just a little trivia as there is another Korean adaptation of his Count of Monte Cristo.

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MORE THAN YOU THINK IF YOU WATCH CLOSELY

Loved this. The music was spectacular as was the acting and the storyline well what can you say. It shows just how hard these guys work to follow their dreams being exploited , overworked, and no wonder so many don't make it and practically don't come out alive. I cried seeing they included the extreme bad in this and how the big wigs treat them as machines and products and not as human beings. Every human being has a dream and they should follow them but never be afraid of them because of blackmail, scrutiny, and money grubbers. I like that they showed these artists came together and that there were others out there helping ready to to give them their dreams the right way. I know there was SF9 in this and some other idols as well. Made it as iF this is what they went through. I believe they did. Love anD music were the main theme in this but in obtaining both it showed the shady side and the greed and shameful acts of those who had only evil dreams taking away the purity of the dreams of those starting out. I am glad we got to see the bad and good triumph over. My heart went out to the singer who wrote the 'Constellation' song and the story behind it and I loved how close these teams are and support each other. This is why teams like SHINee are still going. Actually this story in a way reminded me of theirs. This is a must see drama and I will again. I can honestly say watching this and other programmes like this you can see how so many have already paid their dues before they ever get on stage or in front of the camera. Well done. Never give up on your dreams. You will regret it. I know. I did. I do.

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Not Like Original. Watch It as a Stand Alone.

Unfortunately because this was supposed to be a sequel to the original oscar winning movie it never had a chance to cut thae grade of the first. But if you watch it on its own merits by the dynamic casting of Donnie Yen and Michelle yeoh, both legends in their own right, and look at the rest of the young cast there is good solid acting and great potential for the younger. I loved it because I watched it on its own merits and the combination of Donnie and Michelle and what was once thought to be was not I looked upon this as telling the story behind Michelle's character. How she coped with Chow Yun 's death and finding out a death had come to life. It is still a movie about honour, dignity, duty, piety, the martial world and a love refound and a love started. I do not think they could have made this in any other way because the great figure in the first movie was like no other. In this it shows that they had flaws and made wrong decisions and not everything is as you may think. The sword was supposed to be the centrepiece but truthfully I believe it was Michelle's character and opening her eyes and her heart and still remain true to herself and keep her love locked in a space in heart for another to be able to enter. There is now way you could compare the 2 movies as they were different stories and as I said before, it could not surpass the first. But it was wonderful to see what happened to her afterwards. It gave closure for me. Watch it as a stand alone movie.. You will enjoy it more.

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I have been looking at ths time and time again on Netflix but couldn't bring myself to watch it for some reason. I am so glad I finally got to watch it all and I loved it and will watch it again. I got wrapped up in the characters and where they led the story to. I loved the concept of the story and the changing of the characters and how the "hero" was flaws because he hadn't experienced real life. The main actors showed why they still have careers and went on to bigger and better things. I am amazed at the amount of talent in nearly all the Korean dramas I've seen. I am surprised by this one as I watched the female lead in a role she plays later and I could see how she honed her skills as did the main actor. Watch this. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Watching again.

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Will keep you interested to want more.

It is long but keeps you wanting to know more especially if a history buff like me. I love the direction and how the director took the actors further in their roles. The costumes were beautiful and I am always amazed about how the culture is respectful. I love how sets from other movies are used especially outside shoots. I don't know if they re real but having been used so many times that I wonder what stories those historical places could tell along with the drama. Doesn't make sense to you but being from Australia I find the culture fascinating and the respect shown even in this drama to all . Definitely worth the watch

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