Finally a drama where villains are more than just evil, they are shaped by their circumstances and the sad realities of the "cold, harsh world". The everlasting question of where's the line between morality and for survival. For it to be unto others or lest it be me?
A very good and interesting take on early civilisation days and how it slowly rises up as a kingdom, the importance of religion in those days - both an obstacle and tool to be used to consolidate power. At last, just as the drama shows, the rise to power is a sad, lonely journey and not just a road to glory. Lovers and friends whom you trust with your life finally turn to scheme against one another once all their enemies are gone. Can only having a common enemy be able to unite us all? Is the foundation of trust and harmony so bare and weak? If yes, then the days of early civilisation and today's world isn't much of a difference. When peace is finally obtained, we find something else to fight against. Human greed, the source of our advancement towards modernisation yet the line for morality seems to be pushed back as we do.
Arthdal chronicles almost feels like a historical documentary with a fantasy element to it. Great, in depth storyline with very relatable and multi-dimensional characters. You feel every pain and joy with the main characters as you ponder over the difficulty of their decisions made as they journey along their new lives, through their dilemmas, pain, desperation and most importantly, hope.
That said, Arthdal Chronicles is truly a masterpiece and deserves a few more great seasons to follow up on where it left.