This show had a slow start but it get more and more interesting and exciting until episode 8 where the main character appears. The story of the show in my opinion is mostly quite unique and complex, there are a lot of episodes left me wondering how the story is going to play out and leaving me unexpected. Of course there are still some common tv tropes that if you watched some historical drama you would be able to predict those cliche from a mile away. The ending of the drama felt very rush and I feel like an extra episode could have wrap up the show nicely.

The acting, everyone is really good, the characters the actors portrayed don't feel like acting, most of the characters personalities are fascinating and have nice development as the drama progressed.

If you enjoy this show and haven't watch Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror, I highly recommend that you do check it out, there are mention of the king Gwanggaeto and also most of the cast in this drama are also in that show.