Tree with Deep Roots (eps 1-4)

[walkwithheroes]

I've started this brilliant Korean drama and think it's truly one of the best dramas of 2011. The back story was beyond interesting, and I loved the children/teen actors playing our leads. Song Joong Ki blew me away as the young king, depressingly trying to do what's right. And, the relationship between the young Chae Yoon and So Yi was just so sweet. I especially loved the relationship between young CY and his father.



Also - the little bit we saw of Jang Hyuk playing an adult CY. . .that's just an amazing performance right there. He hides his true thoughts behind humor and acting like a fool. But, inside he's so full of hate and sorrow - all he wants is revenge. And, he's smart enough to pull it off.


I look forward to more.

Comments

[clairiere.livejournal.com]

Oh glad to hear you're also giving this a chance. dangermousie's live-blogging put me in the mood for a quick re-watch last night, and it's rewarding to see some of the pieces fall into place over the course of the episodes. It's not without flaws, but there's a great deal of intelligence and care that went into the writing, resulting in some impressive performances, and with 4 eps. left, I think they've done a very good job of sustaining the quality. *knocks on wood*

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I've seen the live-blogs and am really looking forward to what's coming up.

but there's a great deal of intelligence and care that went into the writing, resulting in some impressive performances,

Four episodes in, and I really agree with this statement.