It is long but keeps you wanting to know more especially if a history buff like me. I love the direction and how the director took the actors further in their roles. The costumes were beautiful and I am always amazed about how the culture is respectful. I love how sets from other movies are used especially outside shoots. I don't know if they re real but having been used so many times that I wonder what stories those historical places could tell along with the drama. Doesn't make sense to you but being from Australia I find the culture fascinating and the respect shown even in this drama to all . Definitely worth the watch