The Last Empress (2018) ~ Royals, Revenge, and Ruin

[cmoneyspinner]

I am more interested in the villain side, so I paid a lot of attention to Min Yoo-Ra. She is very calculated and always thinking ahead. I do not support her actions, but I understand her fear of losing power. That makes her more interesting than a simple evil character. The way she handles problems is very direct and sometimes shocking. I think she is one of the reasons the drama stays intense. Without her, the story would feel weaker. I also noticed that many characters make bad decisions, but that is what creates the chaos. It can be frustrating, but also realistic in a way.

I paid attention to Min Yoo-Ra cause the girl knew how to dress! Did you see her outfits? I love the one where she wore the beret. You could do a fashion show with just her outfits. LOL.

 

[cmoneyspinner]

I did not expect the dark comedy part when I started this series. Some scenes are so serious, then suddenly something happens that feels almost ridiculous. At first I thought it did not fit, but later I got used to it. It makes the show feel different from other revenge dramas. I also like how the female characters are very strong, even the villains. They are not just supporting roles. The Empress Dowager is honestly scary. Every time she appears, I feel nervous. I think the acting carries a lot of the story because the plot can get messy. Still, I enjoyed the experience overall. It is not something I would rewatch many times, but it left a strong impression on me.

Before deciding to watch, I saw that it was described as "dystopian" or an "alternate universe", so I decided to expect anything.