Korean Drama " The Empire " is a melodrama with a criminal case twist.

The drama blends too many plotlines and genres together, like the family drama, the cheating scandal, the murder mystery, as well as the bonds between the characters. However, it doesn't do a good job doing so. It lacks cohesiveness, as the timelines jumps from one period to another, trying to enhance the suspense, but fails, making things confusing when they are not. The criminal case was lukewarm as well, especially when the finale was revealed.

On the other hand, the performances were quite smooth and enjoyable by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, three out of ten.