Show is a sweet little ball of fluff that is funny, silly and sometimes quite ridiculous, but is, at its heart, warm, poignant and hopeful.
Our OTP is winsome and cute, and the secondary characters make a great little found family, but, for me, it’s Uhm Tae Goo as our titular sweet mobster that just makes the show, for me. 🤩
A tiny touch uneven in spots, but overall, this one’s easy (and fun!) to slurp up. 🥰
THE SHORT VERDICT:
Despite being dressed in regular sageuk robes, and possessing a political context that is key to its narrative, King’s Daughter manages to remain engaging and accessible to the average viewer.
On the downside, production values are on the lower side, the writing is slow at times, and the acting prowess across the ensemble cast is patchy in spots.
Look past those flaws, however, and there are some pretty wonderful characters and relationships, delivered with so much heart and finesse, that it really does make it all worthwhile.
An engaging and pretty easy watch, despite its length.
THE SHORT VERDICT:
Grand, lush, well-made, well-acted, well-written & well worth watching.
Every detail in this drama is thoughtfully put together, from the characters’ dialogue, to the themes & motifs, to cultural & historical references.
Very tightly & seamlessly produced and executed, there is an excellent balance between the action in the story and the emotional development of the characters and their relationships.
Engaging, romantic and thought-provoking. And a gorgeous OST just ups the magic.