Mr. Sunshine

One of the greatest TV shows I've seen... The way that history, drama and romance are in the same harmony...

By the way Kim Tae-ri is so beautiful... Music also amazing

This is an excellent historical drama. Very vivid. I loved how they told the history with characters that were amazing. I felt for the characters and cried at times.

My dear lord... I get my eye teared... Gorgeous drama, one of the most emotional and beautiful I've ever seen...

Kim Tae Ri was especially captivating. Her beauty and her voice were mesmerizing to me.

One of the Greatest Korean Show.. Heck it can even air along with most american shows and still capture 10% viewership.

This series may go down as one of the most stunning I've ever seen. Everything about it was beautiful and heartbreaking at once. The cinematography and the music are worthy enough, and the costuming is gorgeous as well. I didn't originally even plan to watch this show. I didn't think it would be a subject that would interest me because I don't normally care for historical dramas. I was sucked into the grip of this show immediately and was not let loose until the final credits came. Knowing that this series had its basis in real Korean history was never far from my mind. The writer managed to weave an epic tale of love and sacrifice. I never noticed the slow plot movement in the first part because I was so immersed in the path to get there. Each step is important to the overall storyline. And the culmination of the groundwork that was laid made the slow build up worth the wait.

The story is not all tears and sadness though. In the beginning, there is definitely some humor in the mix as well to keep it from becoming too solemn. The writer really did a great job carrying us forward with each new step that our characters faced. I loved all the relationships that were formed, and the bravery of the Righteous Army, and the people of Joseon who captured my heart. So when it got to the climax, we were more than ready ---and yet, somehow, not prepared at all.

[spoiler]Ae Shin's first English words capture the show 'Gun' , 'Glory' and 'Sad Endings'. These kind of shows break your heart ; you are expecting it but you are never prepared for it. I don't if I will be able to watch it again.. I don't have the heart to bear it again...[/spoiler]

this show is a masterpiece

It was amazing in the beginning and in the end. First couple of episodes were nice but then it got a bit dragging like some episodes were meh BUT THEN last 5 or so episodes were fantastic. They were very intriguing and just marvellous.

“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.

The first and final episodes are substantially weaker than the rest, therefore it's "only" a good series.

The first and final episodes are substantially weaker than the rest, therefore it's "only" a good series.

Which could be the best word to describe this drama? Probably perfection. Everything, the story, the music, the cast, everything is in a perfect harmony. Even emotions. Tears, laughs. All in the perfect place. 10, totally ninja!