After watching the first seven episodes, I'm impressed by the mystery and pacing of the drama. Honestly, it's really good. Things got interesting after the fourth episode, when Pandora's box began to open. As others have pointed out, the acting and direction are excellent. All of the actors, including RJL, are doing a great job of portraying their characters. I'm hooked!
It's definitely a good thriller/mystery drama. The acting, screenplay, and direction are all excellent. The two lead actors really stand out. The plot twists are sometimes good, but sometimes predictable. However, the quality of the drama significantly decreases in the last two episodes. The suspense and atmosphere that were so compelling in the first eight episodes feel dull in the last two. It started as a thriller and should have ended as one. The ending could have been different. Overall, it's a good drama.
Overall, it was a good watch. It got off to a very good start. The first three episodes were engaging in terms of visuals, characters, and mystery. After that, the visuals remained strong, but the screenplay deteriorated. There was no character development. The screenplay and characters had too many inconsistencies and flaws to ignore. Even the last episode felt average, and the ending was typical. Considering how this drama started, the ending should have been different to leave a strong impact on the audience. Still, it's worth watching at least once. 7.5/10
If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, it's worth watching once. It has some good plot twists, and Choi Min Sik's performance is outstanding. He plays the character in a way that keeps you interested, despite the fact that the other characters around him are either underdeveloped or miscast. By the second or third episode, you already know where the story is going. By the final episode, I felt nothing when the plot twists came. However, as I said, Choi Min Sik's acting really holds your attention.
The first two episodes were good. The editing and direction are the show's strongest aspects. However, viewers should allow 20ā30 minutes to adjust to the editing style. So, be patient. The second episode is far better than the first and sets up the story well. I'm looking forward to the next episode!
I LOVE this drama!!!! it is hilarious!!! and getting better and better every episode!!!! FL actress is just perfect…
This is the best episode yet! I really like that the writer took the time to develop the lead characters and their stories. They're now funny without saying a word.
After reading today's comments, I realized that the drama got good after episodes 16 and 17 because the misunderstanding between the leads was resolvedš¤£š¤£ You people are so simple! All you want is romance! Keep up this positive energy for the rest of the episodes tooš¤ I wonder what would happen if RJL really kissed in this drama. I bet MDL would explode!
Kumor: As for the Phoenix Seal and her, you may choose only one. Preceptor Du: Then please, chop off her hand and feed it to the wolves for me. The girl meant every word she said. Her facial reaction when she turned around and walked away was brilliant. It made Cang cang look anything but an empress. Du was the star of this episode.
Episodes 1-12 have improved significantly. After episode six, the story began to unfold, progressing at a nice pace ever since. We learn more about the different characters and how their actions affect the main leads. The last four episodes also have better cinematography and editing. The OST is good, too.
Preceptor Du: Then please, chop off her hand and feed it to the wolves for me.
The girl meant every word she said. Her facial reaction when she turned around and walked away was brilliant. It made Cang cang look anything but an empress. Du was the star of this episode.