Why I watched it: Joong Ki was in there somewhere, and it was highly recommended by the KDrama-watching community.
Was it worth it: Yes.
What I liked the most: The bad guys weren’t psychics. They were wrong a lot and were scratching their heads more often than not.
What I disliked the most: Ddol Bok was hella annoying as a kid. When given the option, I would have killed him. The actor did a great job, though.
Moment Meter: 1/10 – Typically I base “moments” on romance, and there wasn’t a whole lot of that in here, but a few scenes were feel-good moments even without a love line.
Other thoughts: It’s so hard to keep these Josen-era dramas interesting from the beginning to the end, but this one did a good job. There were a lot of characters and if you don’t already know the history it gets confusing at times. Every time I thought it was going to hit a lull, something exciting happened. It could have been a few episodes shorter, but it’s not bad as it is. I forgot that Joong Ki was in this when I went to watch it, so that was a pleasant surprise. Lee Soo Hyuk can also be filed under the “pleasant surprise” category. Also, keep your eyes peeled for a Yeo Jin Goo sighting.
Conclusion: It’s a solid, well-paced Josen-era drama. It kept my attention even after my favorite actor finished his part.
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