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Set during the reign of King Injong, the protagonist is a royal physician desperate to cure his ailing daughter. He becomes a fugitive when he gets entangled in an assassination plot to poison the crown prince, and fights to save both his daughter's life and his own.
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, this drama follows Choi Won, a royal physician framed for treason. He must flee the capital with his infant daughter to protect her from those who want them dead. While on the run, he battles against corrupt officials and secret assassins, all while desperately trying to prove his innocence and reunite his family.
The series received moderate reviews, appreciated for its action sequences and the lead actors' performances, though some critics pointed to a somewhat predictable plot progression. It was a modest success in terms of viewership within its broadcast slot.
Praised for its exciting chase sequences and sword fights.
The chemistry between the lead actors was a highlight.
Some viewers found the storyline a bit formulaic for historical dramas.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally favored the show's pacing and the performances of Lee Dong-wook and Song Ji-hyo, with many appreciating the blend of historical setting and thrilling action. Some noted that while entertaining, it didn't break significant new ground in the genre.
The drama was initially planned for a more tragic ending, but audience feedback and ratings led to a revised, more hopeful conclusion.
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The kid was pulling this drama together from the very beginning. While the chase was interesting to follow at first but soon enough it became tiring and boring and a change of scenery was due at that point which took longer than expected to...