I've always been a fan of dramas with amazing female cast and if they're badass? Even better. This drama served that well.
The drama is about two women Jung Seo Hyun and Seo Hee Soo who got married into a chaebol family; Hyowon family but try to break free amidst lies and deceit and strive to overcome whatever stands in their way to achieve what they truly desire.
They storyline is quite unique. Although dramas about powerful families and marriages are common, it is rare for daughters-in-law to rise against their husbands' family. Also, it is rare to see daughters-in-law team up together. Rich powerful women in most dramas like to abuse authority, take advantage of low class women, exhibit bad parenting, etc but this drama takes a different approach. This drama has mothers acting against injustice, overcoming the impossible and fighting to tackle prejudice. Above all, it projects how fearless a woman could be and the extent to which she can go to achieve what she has set her mind to.
The drama also questions the idea of true happiness in a life of glam, connections, privileges and wealth. The Hyowon family is an extremely powerful family,one could easily draw the conclusion that being married into such a family would be a dream come true. It is not as rosy as it seems as the couples in that family are not genuinely happy. What they put out is just a facade to uphold the family name. Things happening behind closed doors like not allowed to speak with the press, not allowed to wear certain colors to family gatherings, early separation between a mother and her child by sending the latter to a boarding school abroad etc. was a problem for the women married into the Hyowon family. Most powerful families have rules and regulations one needs to follow and this drama captured that.
Apart from the plot, the fashion game of the characters is top notch. They literally served the best elegant looks, especially the leading duo. Their taste in clothes and accessories dominate Evert scene. Luxury labels such as Bulgari, Chloe, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Prada, Hermes etc could pass for the sub theme of the drama. For a family that needed a golf cart to take them around the house, spending a few billions in clothes was no problem at all.
One admirable trait about the leads was their strength, determination and strong will to cut ties with a life of secrets and lies packaged with galamour. The zeal they had for fighting injustice and standing for what they believed in was remarkable and inspiring.
The drama ended on a good note as Jung Seo Hyun and Sao Hee Soo achieved what they truly wanted. It was rewarding and satisfying.
Hats off to the cast for bringing the characters to life with their acting acting. They portrayed diverse emotions really well.
For a drama that tells women to recognize themselves and what they truly deserve, live their best life and stay true to themselves even when they're dominated by men and the odds are against them, it's a solid nine out of ten for me. Nine because I had a little issues but I highly recommend this drama.