Easily made it to my top 10 favorite historical dramas & I've watched a crap-ton of them. I don't have a lot to say at the moment except if you love a great historical with an epic, slow-burning romance, tons of political intrigue , manipulative consorts kept to a minimum, and a truly strong female lead with a wonderful character growth arch (she was a wee bit annoying in the beginning but matured rather quickly), then this show is for you! All of the actors and actresses did such a wonderful job in their given roles. Give it a try & you won't be sorry.