Right from the very beginning you are aware of what you are about to watch, the title tells it pretty straightforward too.

The first episodes are a bit slow paced but then, as you start getting used to the characters, you are more and more curious to see what it will happen next. The ending, in my opinion, is heartbreaking but a bit bittersweet.

The acting was very good from the main characters but the highlight for me must be Lee Dong Gun for playing such a conflicted character. Even though the king is a tyrant, sometimes you can't help but feel bad for him. The younger actors were so well chosen!

The OST was nice.

I don't know if I'm the only one but after finishing this show, I need to watch something uplifting. The ending will be stuck in my head for a few days, such a sad one.