Totally recommend it to any and everyone. The plot is interesting and mixes various threads in a very entertaining way from political intrigue, outstanding bravery, courage, domestic and private, official public life, court life to secret plots and of course more than your usual dose of fun. Joe Xu is a fantastic and fun actor. Characters are evolving nicely during the series. Best kind of story-telling; fast-paced, multi-layered and the occasional surprise! It was very fun in the beginning and very dark towards the end... hence the Dark Lord!!!