Language Korean
Originally aired in 2019
One season 18 episodes

Arthdal Chronicles was touted as THE EPIC drama of all times and created a hype that almost killed the series. It received lot of flak for being too much like Game of Thrones. It is a gross injustice to the series if it is compared with the all-time greatest epic drama in television history. Korean viewers even called it embarrassing. But one should see the series to know that it is nothing like GOT. Of course it is an epic drama about mythological times with kings, monsters, magicians which would resemble other epics. Another big complaint was that it was slow. I would say every KDrama is guilty of this charge. They tend to grow on you. If you have the patience to go through the first few episodes you are definitely in for a treat. This is true for almost all KDrama series.
Arthdal Chronicles is breath-taking in its settings, visuals, locations, costumes, make-up; has a solid story and outstanding performances by the cast. I thoroughly enjoyed all the 18 episodes even though each one was about 80 mins long. If you love mythologies don’t miss this one. The final episode hints at another season. I personally would welcome a second season but it seems it is most unlikely due to low TRPs and the huge production cost. It is so disappointing to leave a story half way through like this. Hoping the producers would consider viewers like me.

Padmini Satyanarayanan