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David33
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Overall: Good show!

I'm not sure how to rate this show without watching the 2nd season, but overall, the first 18 episodes were good. The world building, the characters, the complexity of the story, it was all good, even tho we can't ignore the plot armor, but that's just a usual thing in fantasy shows.

It was kind of disappointing that Eun Seom and Tan Ya didn't meat in this season, but at least she knows that he's alive. Tan Ya's arc was probably the best, her character developed the most.

There were some parts where the story didn't really make sense, and sometimes it felt like I'm watching filler episodes. The power struggle between Ta Gon, Sa Ya, Tae Al Ha and the others were interesting, but I felt the writers didn't have the courage to take some drastic measures. I also think that Eun Seom remained the same naive guy till the end. Sure, he's strong and smart, but I hope in the next season he's not gonna be this sunshine and rainbow guy who thinks everything can be solved with kindness. I mean, the message is good, but that's not how the real world works.

My biggest problem is that in season 2, Song Joong Ki and Kim Ji Won are no longer there. I don't know why, probably scheduling conflicts, but it's already a negative for me. Even tho, I like both of the new actors who play these roles.

I think the creators messed it up a bit with doing the new season 4 years later.

The OST and the Score were amazing, just like the cinematography and the VFX.

I highly recommend this show to every fantasy lover, especially if the 2nd season is good too.

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romantic-at-heart
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Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

Captivating & EPIC!!!

Brilliant story, fantastic production, stellar acting and seamless CGI brought this fantasy drama to life and I can’t wait for Season 2!

Thank goodness Part 1, 2 and 3 were all together as one drama so I could binge continuously. The way the characters evolved were nicely written and Episode 1 made so much more sense watching it a second time right after finishing Episode 18.

Kudos to the actor who pulled off playing the naive twin and savvy twin - so well done you’d think they were two different actors! However, what impressed me more was the King - so many conflicting and complex emotions as he made his way to the top. I found myself empathising more with him and wished he didn’t have to suffer so much.

I loved all the twists and turns the story took. Some took me by surprise and some didn’t. It was sad to see so much similarity to real life - fear of the unknown, greed of capitalism, exploitation, slavery, supremacy, sacrifice and more…

A good end for Season 1 that juxtaposes the 2 different worlds that will soon have their showdown in Season 2.

* Unfortunately some change in cast members and I’m personally not a fan of the actor who will play the twins for Season 2 so I hope his acting will change my mind. I do wish they would cast someone more similar looking for continuity purposes.

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CrazyAsian123
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New Arthdal

If you like historical fantasies, this show is for you. The cinematography was fantastic, and the entire season is quite promising. This season's ending was such a cliffhanging situation —no idea what will happen next. This part of season 1 was a visual treat with action-packed episodes.
Eun seum, Tae el ha, Xabara and Momo tribe were the main MVPs.
Tagon and Tae al ha, man, what characters fueled with a hunger for power and control over people. Their dynamics between then are completely shaken and shifted up. Saya is weak and a monster with an angel's smile, but because of Tagon, he is powerful.
Eun seum united two clans of the Ago tribe and has a long way to go.
Song Joong Ki did a phenomenal job as Eun seum and Saya.
Tanya realised that she should not trust anyone and had to gain more support from the commoners to protect her people.
I like Chaueen and Nunbyeol's characters. They lost a great deal due to Tagon and Tae el ha.
Asa Ron dug his own grave. Xabara and Momo tribe people are so damn cool and could have got more screen time. I really hope to see them in next season.

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Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

The Ascension to the Throne

My review to Season 1 and 2 are at:
https://mydramalist.com/profile/7403249/reviews/402084
https://mydramalist.com/profile/7403249/reviews/402278

Could Tanya be the descendent of Asa Sin and therefore the rightful religious leader of Arthdal? If so, then the Wahans could also be the descendents of Aramum Haesulla and Asa Sin. This mystery was unveiled in Season 3.

With the help of Taelha and Tanya, Tagon rose to become the Union Leader. Asa Ron was not going to let Tagon rose to power so easily. Tagon hid two secrets and Asa Ron knew one of them and he was determined to expose it to the tribal leaders to topple Tagon. He set a trap for Tagon. To hid both his secret, he massacred the tribal leaders and set out to be a king. Tagon had wanted to become a benevolent leader loved by his people. But this rebellion changed him and he became a tyrant.

Meantime, Eunseom escaped from the mine. He rescued a Momo tribal leader and her baby. The Momo tribe had a motto of returning favours. The tribe became indebted to him.

Unfortunately Eunseom was captured again, this time by the Ago Tribe who captured humans to be sent to Arthdals to be sold as slaves. But by a twist of fate and help of his fellow prisoner, a sly and treacherous man, he became recognised as the Isainagi re-incarnate. The Ago tribe was a lost and disunited tribe. They had been hoping for a powerful leader and Eunseom fitted the role.

Now, two powerful regions were formed. One led by Eunseom and the other by Tagon. Friction between the powers were inevitable. And this was to be presented in the sequel produced 4 years later in 2023.

Might I also add that Song Joong Ki did an excellent job acting a pair of twins with opposite characters - one was kind and innocent, the other ruthless and cunning. I rated 10 for all seasons.

Now I am going to start on the sequel filmed in 2023, 4 years later but covering Arthdal and Ago 8 years later. But in the 2023 sequel, Song was replaced by Lee Joon Gi who is also and excellent actor.

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Korean Drama Addict
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Dec 3, 2019
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This last part WAS SO INTENSE. The feelings, action, plot, everything just thickened up into intense hot chocolate making you crave more. I can't go on enough about their acting. Each character is so well played out, each has vibrancy. There is not one dull character. I JUST WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK THE WRITERS TOO. The whole history and plot, the whole world of Arthdal is absolutely mystical and gripping. I am SO surprised this drama is not based on a 5,000 paged book because there are so many well plotted details and back stories and action. I can't go on about this drama enough. Definitely one of the BEST kdramas of 2019. It's also one of the best underrated dramas out there. I hope there will be a season 2 because THIS STORY IS EXTRAORDINARY. Your heart will be tied between Tanya and Eunseom, Tanya and Saya... or if you know chemistry when you see it... TANYA AND YANGCHA. This drama is not a love triangle anymore at this point. It's a intense love square. I LOVE ARTHDAL CHRONICLES GO WATCH IT ALL BYE

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Pincolino
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Sep 19, 2023
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Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
Part 3 of this series didn't disappoint either. It gets better and better, because we learn more and more about the character, it's getting more tragic, more intense, as a viewer you're more invested with every episode. I'm not sure how popular this series is since it took forever for a second season, and they even changed two of the main actors, which honestly is a crime, but for me this series is much more enjoyable as other very popular shows like Game Of Thrones for example. This is indeed my favorite fantasy series, and everyone should give it a try. The writing is really good, and the actors are phenomenal. It's just hard to get into it, but it's worth it.

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kdrama lover
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Outstanding casts! Each and every cast played their role very well! The acting was superb.. Every episode gave this sense of wanting to watch more ...The neanathals were really interesting and i hope they release a season 2 to continue the story of each and every characters especially the main casts!! The ending was not the end and im sure everyone who have watched it would 100% want to know the real ending of the drama!!! So plz Netflix and TVN to continue this drama!!!!
If you love watching thrilling and interesting dramas this is the one for you!!!????????????????????????

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lyriabrokenwings
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Dec 20, 2020
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Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Conceito original com guerra de clãs

Essa é uma série muito original, gostei da temática de guerra entre clãs diferentes, da produção e da atuação. Ela só tem um defeito, não tem um final. Quando terminei eu fiquei pensando "tá, agora é que vai começar a desenrolar a história", mas o desfecho não veio... Eu achei muito interessante os diferentes clãs e a atmosfera Game of Thrones que a série tem. O visual também é completamente diferente dos demais dramas coreanos.

Vale muito a pena assistir, mas eu não tenho o hábito de rever nenhuma série, afinal tenho uma lista grande de séries para ver.

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Andy
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Primeiro tenho que deixar claro uma informação importante sobre este dorama, ele foi dividido em três partes com seis episódios cada para se adequar ao formato da Netflix então não são três temporadas. Quem está acostumado com o formato original dos doramas estranhará.

Vi tantas referências a vários tipos de clássicos, de livros a filmes e partes da cultura coreana, não faltando partes inovadoras, é claro. Uma coisa que percebi é que os Saram (pessoa em coreano) são uma crítica à sociedade extremamente gananciosa, já os Neanthal são uma clara referência aos Neandertais. Amei como todos tem erros e acertos, bem humanos, por isso às vezes dava para ter empatia outras não.

Poderia dizer tanta coisa aqui, mas acho que cada um deveria ter sua própria opinião sobre cada um dos detalhes. Porém devo destacar a caracterização, maquiagem, fotografia, até mesmo sistemas de linguagem foram inventados. imagino que quem está acostumado com séries com mesmo tema até compare com aquela de reinos bem famosa, talvez tenha similaridades, mas o tanto que vi da cultura coreano ali com certeza diferenciará.

Sinto que foi um ar novo aos doramas históricos, fictícios ou não, espero ter mais opções assim futuramente. Antes tinha ouvido falar sobre a segunda temporada, imagino que a situação atual tenha atrapalhado, por isso decidi não esperar mais e ver, bem estava vendo desde o lançamento.

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Isabela
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Jun 10, 2024
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Obra-prima

Primeiro de tudo, tem que muito tempo que eu não escrevo uma resenha, então relevem qualquer coisa! Mas como esse dorama é uma obra-prima, eu tive que escrever uma resenha pra enaltecê-lo. Pra facilitar, eu vou dividir a resenha em tópicos.

Impressão geral: Crônicas de Arthdal é que é uma grande produção, parece mais uma obra cinematográfica do que uma série, a qualidade é muito alta. É tudo muito bem produzido, desde os figurinos até a ambientação, cenários e paisagens, e tudo muito suntuoso, a cara da riqueza. Os figurinos são muito bem feitos e bonitos, principalmente os da Taelha, eu adorei todas as roupas dessa mulher, tinha tempo que eu não curtia tanto assim as roupas de uma personagem.

Enredo/história: O enredo é original e realista, mostra como realmente acontece a dominação de um povo sobre outro e a fundação de uma civilização/nação , mostra todos os aspectos, bons e ruins.
Fora isso, não é um drama leve, pelo contrário, na maior parte do tempo é bem sério, sem cenas de alívio cômico, e com muitas intrigas políticas, que eu adoro.
E uma coisa que eu gostei bastante é que o roteiro não é preguiçoso, não tem saídas fáceis e os problemas não são resolvidos num passe de mágica. Ou seja, ele sabe que o espectador não é burro e que não vai acreditar em qualquer coisa.

Ambientação: Os cenários e paisagens são muito bonitos, são muito diferentes uns dos outros, realmente parece um continente inteiro, com vários povos bem diferentes uns dos outros, desde as roupas, acessórios, até idiomas diferentes. A caracterização é muito convincente, realmente parecem povos e espécies diferentes, e não que são todos coreanos.

Personagens: Os personagens são muito bem escritos, complexos — a maioria não é nem vilão nem mocinho — e com histórias e motivos aprofundados, a gente entende bem os personagens e as decisões deles. E a maioria das personagens femininas é forte e dona de si, adorei o modo como retrataram a Tanya e a Taelha, que são mulheres que no início vivem a vida do jetio que as outras pessoas escolhem mas depois passam a tomar as próprias decisões e a determinar o próprio destino.

Atuação: O elenco foi muito bem escolhido, no geral a atuação é excelente, tanto os atores veteranos quanto os mais novos dão um show de atuação. Não tem um ator mediano, até os coadjuvantes e aqueles que aparecem bem pouco são muito bons.
E o Song Joong Ki merece uma menção honrosa, a atuação dele é impecável. Ele faz dois personagens com personalidades completamente diferentes, e ele atua tão bem que dá pra saber quem é quem mesmo sem a caracterização.

Conclusão: Essa 1ª temporada já virou um dos meus doramas favoritos. Então super recomendo que você assista esse dorama, se quiser assistir algo mais sério e de alta qualidade. Tenho certeza que você não vai se arrepender!

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Euara Rodrigues
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Não sou fã de Series que abordam tema Fantasia, mas tenho que assumir que me surpreendeu grandemente. O entrosamentos entre os atores toda a dinâmica da historia, me fez repensar sobre as series de fantasias. Me apaixonei ainda mais por Song Joong-ki que atuação incrível me prendeu como conseguiu manter de forma limpa e impecável como lidou com o papel de seu personagem tornando cada episodio inesquecível e com vontade de ver de novo. O cenários a beleza de cada detalhe me deixou ansiosa para a continuação.
Ele abordou muito temas como amizade, disputa por poder, lealdade, crenças e muitos temas que fizeram dele único para mim.
Fora que falei da interpretação do Song Joong-ki, mas também tem os demais atores que me impressionaram com sua atuação e a diferença gritante do que acostumamos ver em k-dramas. Valeu apena ver? Sem duvida. assistiria novamente? Claro que sim, mas uma centenas de vezes. Maior impacto? Personagens Tagon e Saya sem duvida causaram um impacto inesperado. Resumindo dou a categoria de Melhor do Ano 2019 para Mim.

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nai
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Jul 20, 2023
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

O Gancho enorme é a minha maior motivação

depois de muito enrolar finalmente terminei essa drama, e estou pronta para ver a próxima temporada. O gancho enorme é a minha maior motivação, mas preciso fazer ressalvas. O drama é bom, a história, as atuações, a OST.. mas preciso dizer que os cenários e figurinos não me prenderam, achei muito mal feito perucas que deixavam a desejar, e isso é um fator importante já que compõe a obra. Quero muito que explorem mais sobre os neanthais/igutus deixaram muito de lado e por terem uma importância para o enredo precisam investir nisso, pelo menos é o que eu espero na próxima temporada. No geral, é um drama fantasioso que vale a pena, eu amo produções desse gênero.

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