"The chemistry between the King and his guards is fantastic. It’s a dense watch, but the payoff is incredible."
The first few episodes serve as an extended flashback with younger actors (including a young Song Joong-ki). While essential for the plot, some viewers find the setup a bit slow before the main adult cast takes over. Download Korean Drama Deep Rooted Tree
"One of the best written sageuks ever. It makes the invention of an alphabet feel like a mission to save the world." "The chemistry between the King and his guards is fantastic
The plot is dense with political philosophy and historical context. You’ll need to pay close attention to the subtitles to follow the various factions and their motivations. Where to Watch/Download Download Korean Drama Deep Rooted Tree