First off, since I've started watching c-dramas, most of them carry the same storyline (in a way). Most of them are super good but always tend to be a 'watch only once' type of good. I probably have only one on my list of rewatched C-dramas and I've watched a good few.
THIS WAS TOP TIER, this was rewatch level good. There was no episode that missed the mark, no episode that didn't GIVE IT'S ALL. THE ACTORS WERE WELL THOUGHT OF AND THE STORY WELL WRITTEN.
Though her "husband" was wicked this show made me hope for a change in him down to the very and I mean the very last episode. I was screaming at my screen for him to make a different choice. A new step. Change his ways. I have never held so much hope for a villain character before. Where did they find this one with the kindest eyes and innocent "they made me do it" demeanor. The acting was SPOT on.
OMG the ML was magical and kept us on our toes. Was this man inlove? Playing a part? When did he fall in love? When did he stop seeing her as a pawn? This actor kept this character alive and his FACE, took up a star on it's own.
FL also did her thing, I felt every emotion she portrayed.
The King and ML friendship...The 4 friends!!! Sigh.
Now the ending was all too realistic for me, they could have left it at happily ever after. But I'm not vex. They kept it real and I repect that.
(I lit haven't written a review like this since crash landing). Watch for yourself.
BEST 2024 C-DRAMA !!!!!!!