Lots of bloody fights I liked the series. However, it's not a show everyone will enjoy and watch. There are too many fight scenes and too much blood. It's almost impossible to see a decent man. There's no romance. There's no romance. There's a female character, but it seems far from romantic.It's a cautionary tale. They captured the situation of the time beautifully. It's done very close to reality. This is where we know that being too realistic doesn't appeal to people. This is also why the viewership has dropped. I think it's a cautionary tale. It's also a revenge drama, and it's a depiction of evil, poverty, lawlessness, injustice, the hegemony of the upper class, and a system where the powerful oppress the weak. Of course, there are those who defy the order, those who try to enforce the law, but they don't let them do it. They've portrayed it beautifully.I liked the director. I liked the plot. I hope there's a sequel. I liked the play and the actors. There are some things I didn't like, but they don't mean much. For example, the situation of General Curcen. First of all, the actor lacks the charisma of a general. Second, it's nice that he shows his true self, but he also gets crushed. Both of these things don't make sense together. The actor couldn't distinguish between them. It didn't work. A general takes a beating like a general. He experiences pride like a general. He also expresses his crush like a general. When he's beating someone, he's like a general, but when he's being crushed, he's like a homeless person, unemployed, or a vagrant. No way.So, there were a few flaws in the character and the portrayal of it. Of course, in my opinion. Secondly, the excessive amount of blood and fight scenes, along with the constant lack of visuals, affected watchability. Monotony prevailed. This series dominated by poor visuals. I think it would have been much more engaging if the plot had been diversified with a few more incidents.As for the actors, Ro Woon was a perfect fit for the role; the image transformed him; he looked different from his real self. His acting was quite good. I really liked it. Shin Ye Eun was rarely seen. He was good when he did. I think the star of the series was Choi Gwi Hwa. I've seen this actor in a few dramas this year, and we'll see him in more. I think his performance is a candidate for Best Supporting Actor of 2025. I really liked it. Well done. I hope he wins an award. Park Seo Ham also appeared in very little, but he was good. Park Ji Hwan also did a great job, and his image was spot on. He suited him very well. He was also a great actor. The group of thugs with him were similar. They performed well. Another actor who suited the role was Jeon Bae Su as Chief Kang, who was also very good. He suited the role very well. I liked it. Choi Won Yong also appeared in very little, but he was a good one. I liked it. Kim Dong Won seemed a bit good at first as the General, but then he couldn't carry the General burden. He should have used the same attitude constantly. It seemed to me he couldn't maintain it. Kudos for his effort. Overall, I liked the cast. I've also noted the notable ones. I also congratulate the director. I recommend it to those who haven't seen it and appreciate realism.

GREAT PRODUCTION AND ROWOON NAILED IT First off, the production is superb! From the wardrobe and makeup to the settings, and locations, everything looks realistic which is amazing and it fits the tone of the story perfectly. The drama mainly focuses on the three characters whose stories are connected through revenge, loyalty, and survival. Si Yul, a man who has trauma and loses his friends and is consumed by the need to avenge them. The death of his friends was truly heartbreaking and became the turning point for his character. The other two leads also have solid roles that add meaning to the story. The show’s world, filled with barbarians, corrupts, and chaos. The fight scenes are amazing, the choreography is smooth, and very satisfying to watch. I also love the chemistry among the cast, especially the gang. Their bond felt genuine, and there were even small bits of humor.Rowoon absolutely nailed this role. It’s definitely one of his most mature performances so far, you can really feel his emotions and inner conflict. The story itself is straightforward, no confusing twists or overcomplicated plots. I think in my opinion, this needs season 2 , as there are other unanswered happening in the story. I wouldn’t recommend this if you’re expecting something super intense or mind blowing. It’s not that type of drama. But it’s still a good watch, solid, and made better by Rowoon’s presence and the overall production quality.Plot 7.5/10Acting and Characters 8.5/10Cinematography 9/10Writing 8/10Pacing 8/10OST/Score 8/10Overall 8

Too heartbreaking and violent I almkst dropped at end of epiosde 2 because of how tragic and heartbreaking it is,but kept watching and it didnt improve in that aspect. I can deal with like sword fighting and dying like that but just being brutally punched OVER AND OVER AND OVER like im sorry no i cant watch that. And to see the poor people get starved,beaten to death and treated like garbage? No. And the old man who hung himself because his family starved to death like this show is not for the kind of heart. If you are calloused and hard from watching a lot of stuff like this then go ahead but if you have a kind heart and dont like to see people getting treated like this for episode after episode then i dont suggest it.