I just finished the drama 5 minutes ago and decided to an review to appreciate it instantly. I'm certain that this drama will remain one my best and highly-recommended Sageuk, besides Moon Lovers. This is the type of drama that requires you to be in the right mood to watch and the fruit is worth the patience and time, that's all I have to say.

No characters were redundant and every details were necessary to lead the drama to its climax at the perfect timing. The main couple did not have exploding chemistry here but I think that was for the greater cause. Their romance shared the spotlight with the brotherhood and the familial elements, which made the drama not only mere tragic but also heartwarming. Although I like the show a lot, I have to admit it was dragging and lengthy at some points that might even push you to the verge of dropping. I think it was due to the arrangement of some details. Sometimes, happy, bubbly moments were weaved into the nerve-racking ones, maybe to ease the tension for the viewers, but this arrangement didn't work for me personally. Other than this, I have nothing to complain about this drama. My heart ached for every single character in this drama (well, not for Im Sa-hong and Park Won-jong. Sorry not sorry!)

I have watched a couple of Park Min-young's dramas and Yeon Woo-jin in 'Marriage, not dating', but this is my first drama with Lee Dong-gun, although I have heard of his name long ago. This trio really blew me away with their acting, but I have to especially praise Lee Dong-gun. I know it was the writer's intention to make the viewers sympathize with the tyrant (and I did) but Lee Dong-gun's eyes in this drama haunted me one episode after another. The emotions that he channeled through his eyes made me an emotionally-kneaded bread dough; I was feared, I was sad, I was heartbroken, I was touched, and moreover, those eyes even comforted me. Behind his tyranny is a lost and lonely soul and that is why my heart shattered for him. Thank you writer-nim!

Chae-kyung (Park Min-young) had such complexity in her emotions and she was perfect for this role. You can actually see her character evolves as the story unfold, from an innocent, naïve and pampered agassi to an appreciable and thoughtful wife/ queen. Yeon Woo-jin, unlike in 'Marriage , not dating', really shined in this drama with his charismatic character. Every time he undergo agony over situations, I can only painfully sighed.

I definitely need to praise the Queen Mother. Wow, just wow. I love every piece of her character. Her acting and decisions throughout the drama made it soooo much better. And she was the first one in the show to urge my tear to come out. Thank you Daebi mama!

Another character that I was so excited to see, the nanny (Yeom Hye-ran). Despite her minor role, I appreciated her presence in Chae-kyung's life and because I love just personally love Yeom Hye-ran, I have to give her the credit.

Now, whoever read to the end of this review, I won't rush you watch Queen for 7 days immediately but whenever you're ready, make sure to pick it up.