The writers should be fired...always same old tired lines ending with "bastard". The way the detectives waste time talking meaningless lines during a time that they should be rushing to save someone is sooo irritating, good grief!. Nothing positive to say about this drama. I think some of the other high reviewers must have been hit with the kettleball.

Perfectly Well Done

Kim Hye Su was outstanding as the Queen. The drama was filled with constant twists and challenges for the Queen to overcome. Very engaging drama with lots of complexities. Kim Hae Sook was as solid as always in her Queen Dowager role. Also loved the cuteness of Kim Gae Eun and Han Dong Hee, which really added a brightness to the drama. The Grand Princes characters and episodes were a lot of fun to watch and all very believable. Nothing but perfection throughout this drama. Loved the women's costumes and accessories...and I'm a guy saying this!

Yoon Jin Li stole the show...her acting was flawless and convincing...she will tear your heart up. As for the two main characters, about half way into the series, their acting became too repetitve and too 'put on'. They were just going through the motions. The story line would have been good if it wasn't dragged out so long.