I am not the pickiest when it comes to dramas, but I hate a sad ending. Even though this dramas ending was pretty much the most tragic ending I've ever seen it Still does not take away from the amazing plot line. The scheming the twist and turns, it was all so exiting. I binged all 51 episodes in a matter of 4 days. I have never loves a drama as much as I loved Empress Ki, do I wish the ending was different definitely; but even with that terribly tragic ending I think this drama is amazing and you should definitely watch it.