The first few episodes of pearl diving were so legit and high production, then the rest of the drama went into full c drama nutty land.
I have some pros and cons, but to be honest the drama has no hook to keep you interested.
PROS:
-The concept of a FL escaping slavery and finding a way to live life is a good story
-Great costumes
-Love all the actors
-Great makeup
-Good darker color palette for the screen. I like that nobody looks too white or washed out.

CONS: -initial story dragged from 1-9. Episode 10 is where they finally sailed to a new land. 11 is where FL questions her dad's identity.
-no 2nd male lead syndrome in this one. He is just there to be a connection to the prince
-the Cui family's daughter/and Cui people plot felt like it went on too long
-11 episodes in and you haven't met the king/princes, or any big players yet.
-The support characters not interesting, or don't even exist. Who is there besides the little boy and noble woman?

I feel like the most EGREGIOUS thing is that Male lead was a dick for most of the beginning, but then he somehow knows all her family history, and then falls for her? Like the way their relationship developed is bad c-drama logic on display.

This drama could honestly finish on episode 17 when they kissed in the town. She's traveling with his trading caravan, and he fell for her. I forgot to watch it for several days, so at this point I've dropped it.