It is said that this is the most expensive TV show. Following the example of "Game of Thrones", I wanted to make an epic masterpiece, but there were many mistakes. Smashed into the abyss by high expectations.
If you want to understand this drama, you must first have super patience and memory. The common problem of many Korean dramas is that the foreshadowing at the beginning is too long, unlike "Game of Thrones", which is directly torn. The show is the same, slowly getting into the subject, but it's okay compared to the length of the whole show. Reminds me of Grandpa Jin Yong's novels. Then there are the complex background relationships, the names of various unfamiliar twists and turns, which really have to be recited for a while before they can be understood. It is estimated that there are not many audiences with this kind of patience for reading complex novels, and the ratings also prove this.
Another major criticism is that there are too many imitations of "Game of Thrones", and from time to time, you can see the shadow of Game of Thrones from the environment, modeling, and plot. This is also the most complained about.
However, there are many bright spots. After the plot setting background and character relationships are memorized, the second half starts to look better and better. Once you are brought into the situation, you can't stop. But it still seems to be paving the way, and the whole first season is paving the way.
One of the big successes of the show is that the actors' acting skills are all online. The characters are great, no matter how big or small. Especially Song Joong Ki, who plays twins with different personalities, his acting skills are really amazing, as if they were played by two people, with slightly different voices. His long hair is also too beautiful, like a prince in a European classical oil painting. Personally, I think his performance here can definitely win the grand prize. Zhang Dongjian has the style of a king and has a strong aura, which is more style than Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones". The two heroines also have Yan You acting skills. I really have to praise the Korean actors for their hard work.
I don't know if the second season can draw lessons from the experience. Want to see a great sequel.
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