The premise is fascinating right off the bat. A Bossam accidently picks the wrong girl, who happens to be the King’s favourite Princess, and has to deal with the coincidences. Initially I thought this would be a good story about a widowed princess learning to live a commoners lifestyle and get more fulfilment from it but, of course, Ba Woo, our male character, has a few secrets and is revealed to be from a noble family. Because that always seems to be the case. And our Princess gets found out by her Brother In Law, whom she is in love with. The political elements were executed rather well, despite my dismissive title. King Gwanghae is one of the most portrayed Kings in Korean Sageuks. He is a troubled king that is liked by the people but is far from the most righteous either. Being, rightfully paranoid, and has the tendency to be blood thirsty himself. Kim Tae Woo was amazing in this drama. I think everyone had a good performance to make for the predictable plot trajectory but he takes the MVP for me. Gwanghae was a painfully sympathetic, tortured soul who didn't even trust his closest Court Lady, the famous Head Lady Kim (who was terrific as well. Song Sun Mi is an amazing actress. I wish she'd get more recognition). The descent into near madness while still being able to portray that royal slyness was mightily impressive and one of the best aspects of the show. The show wasn't perfect. The Villain was very Villain-y and without any subtly. The story does take a turn into a more generic route when the story of the common people are often the most interesting parts of the story