I made an account here just to submit a review. The show is a little dated but still very enjoyable for me.

It took me a few tries to get the ball rolling on this show but I finally took the plunge and got through it all, quite worth it.

I think my favorite thing about the whole show is the struggle of it all. Protagonists, antagonists, there’s no easy path for anyone. You cheer for the heroes to overcome all their problems but still have empathy for some of the villains.

Another thing I liked about the show are the time skips. You grow up with the characters from childhood to professional young adults. You get to see the adults from the past grow old as well for better or worse.

There are a ton of characters thrown into the mix going all the way from the main characters classmates, your standard lowly thugs, all the way to high ranking officials in the government. There are times where some characters are quick one offs or aren’t developed enough during some arcs but for the most part they did a decent job with the main cast.

A good portion of the show is quite serious, involving politics, land development, and all sorts of other topics you don’t really find all together in most dramas. There are a bit of lighthearted moments and for the most part it’s brought in at the right times and amounts for a healthy mix of seriousness and fun in the show. I did find some moments too frequent or too long but looking at the show overall, they are only minor negatives and the show picks up immediately right after.