“This period drama is a work of fiction based on historical events”. In the past few years, I’ve become aware that the United States was a colonizer of various parts of the world, especially in Asia. This series is set in Joseon (Korea) in the early years of the 1900s, when President Teddy Roosevelt was sending troops to Asia to take advantage of their counties’ political instability, to colonize their lands and claim their resources. This is a perfect blend of fiction and history. (I’m learning so much Asian/World history from Kdramas.) The premise is global, even though the title falls short of the mark. The story is well crafted and captivating. I followed Kim Tae-ri’s filmography, here, and her pivotal performance garnered her awards as did Lee Byung-hun, the series and the production. I give this series an 8 (epic) out of 10.