I really have to give this exquisite drama 10 stars, it's been a while since I had the pleasure of enjoying a quality production of this calibre which actually respects and speaks to the viewer's intelligence rather than just washing over you with mindless special effects and noise rather than substance as so much of today's productions do.
So refreshing to see such a refined, engaging and clever drama, unfolding so elegantly in episode after episode. Wonderfully depicted, excellent cast, superb music score. From now on I am keeping a lookout for anything written by the author of this amazing saga, Hai Yan (what a mind this writer has, unbelievable), as well as the directors, who did a beautiful job.
Somebody mentioned in a review that this story is reminiscent of the Count of Monte Cristo and Game of Thrones, it is something like that, though developments here are more quiet and slow paced. For mature audiences who appreciate political intrigue and clever plots, this is a must.
So refreshing to see such a refined, engaging and clever drama, unfolding so elegantly in episode after episode. Wonderfully depicted, excellent cast, superb music score. From now on I am keeping a lookout for anything written by the author of this amazing saga, Hai Yan (what a mind this writer has, unbelievable), as well as the directors, who did a beautiful job.
Somebody mentioned in a review that this story is reminiscent of the Count of Monte Cristo and Game of Thrones, it is something like that, though developments here are more quiet and slow paced. For mature audiences who appreciate political intrigue and clever plots, this is a must.