One of the best series that I have seen. When it has some historical base, if makes it more even more interesting. Even if it wasn't historically based, I would have binge watched it anyway. It also was relevant to the political times we are living in right now. You could see you political heroes and villains. The actors play their parts so well I was thoroughly impressed and moved by many of the scenes. You could take that movie and make it modern day political drama with just a change of clothing. Speaking of clothing, OMG! Everyone look excellent. I have a question, Where do they find all those beautiful women? LOL! Good job. The leading lady was excellent when she was speaking out loud or speaking with her eyes. The young ladies who became the young Empresses play they part so well it made me look forward to their demise. LOL Now that what I call good acting when you can make me feel like that. Congratulations to all on a job well done. With 51 episodes I sometime watched 18-20 hours, not being able to overcome the cliff hangers. Good Job. Keep it up. I have an Asian Crush!