taniad73

Ep 32 was super intense - what did I just watch?

Yes - who would have thought that he could be so funny and cute as a third wheel!

Yes - especially considering that the ML has only a year to live! Time should be everything but it isn’t.

Ok, I must ask - what is a green tea ML?

I agree - he is divine and really refreshing here. I was really affected by the scene where he was enduring the needles in his back (ep 25. I think). His ability to show that excruciating pain was impressive.

Thanks for this -I was wondering what that line was all about!

The first episode was a bit of a mess. I hope it improves,

Noticed that this made it into the Netflix top 10 in Australia today - no. 5! How is it going everywhere else?

That wedding scene in episode 20 is the best I’ve seen. That part where he withdrew his hand, afraid she did not want to take it, only to have her take it anyway was beautiful. He was divine in this scene and her harsh exterior couldn’t help but start cracking - loved it.

Ok - first we got the wrist kiss, then the head on her shoulder - what will be next ? These things should always come in threes, and I know they won’t disappoint!

I think you might be right. The scenes with him from the past must be from a long time ago - maybe something happened to him and then her trajectory changed over several years from servant to powerful concubine. I’m looking forward to the big story reveal!

Agreed - I haven’t been entertained by the first part of a drama like this since Dynamite Kiss - and that tanked badly in the second half. I hope this one does better. Fingers crossed!

I really hope that we see the rival actress actively pursue the clueless neighbour/manager thinking he’s the mystery man in the blue sports car - that could be fun if done well.

Ok - loving this but need some help because I feel like I have missed something. Does the female lead in modern era recognise the ML as the Joseon prince from her past life or are we expected to believe that the half mask is an adequate disguise and she’ll work it out later? Confused!

I would definitely recommend a rewatch. When I rewatched, the whole political story clicked into place and it all made sense - felt like a new show with new elements. I really enjoyed the first watch but absolutely adored it on second watch.

I am rewatching - and so much is falling into place. Definitely worth it if the political story didn’t make sense the first time. Actually better the second time around!

Rewatch it - it is great the second time too!

Just finished chapter 15 and am considering dropping - I am not enjoying the void at all and their relationship seems to have stalled. Can anyone convince me to persist?

I liked this series (loved Ryoma as usual) but the last episode left me a bit cold. The connection between Nara and the case 23 years ago really came out of nowhere - and did not do much for the story or even her character. In addition, I could not really feel happy for Junichi and Makiko - I can’t even explain why. Overall though, it was a good watch and a decent example of the genre.

I feel like the English title of this drama does not do it justice - it is so much more than that. A great watch and the best cdrama of 2026 for me so far.