One of the greatest TV shows I've seen... The way that history, drama and romance are in the same harmony...

By the way Kim Tae-ri is so beautiful... Music also amazing

It was amazing in the beginning and in the end. First couple of episodes were nice but then it got a bit dragging like some episodes were meh BUT THEN last 5 or so episodes were fantastic. They were very intriguing and just marvellous.

“This period drama is a work of fiction based on historical events”. In the past few years, I’ve become aware that the United States was a colonizer of various parts of the world, especially in Asia. This series is set in Joseon (Korea) in the early years of the 1900s, when President Teddy Roosevelt was sending troops to Asia to take advantage of their counties’ political instability, to colonize their lands and claim their resources. This is a perfect blend of fiction and history. (I’m learning so much Asian/World history from Kdramas.) The premise is global, even though the title falls short of the mark. The story is well crafted and captivating. I followed Kim Tae-ri’s filmography, here, and her pivotal performance garnered her awards as did Lee Byung-hun, the series and the production. I give this series an 8 (epic) out of 10.

The first and final episodes are substantially weaker than the rest, therefore it's "only" a good series.

The first and final episodes are substantially weaker than the rest, therefore it's "only" a good series.

This is an excellent historical drama. Very vivid. I loved how they told the history with characters that were amazing. I felt for the characters and cried at times.

this show is a masterpiece

Which could be the best word to describe this drama? Probably perfection. Everything, the story, the music, the cast, everything is in a perfect harmony. Even emotions. Tears, laughs. All in the perfect place. 10, totally ninja!

My dear lord... I get my eye teared... Gorgeous drama, one of the most emotional and beautiful I've ever seen...