The main reason I watch this drama is because of Vic Chou. I see him as male lead and I make decision to watch it. First... I sincerely thought it would be boring. Story about palace, King, politician and struggle for power never amuse me. Except for certain production like Dong Yi and Under Queen Umbrella. I watch palace of devotion from last episode. See if it can attract me to watch more. And surprisingly..it does.
Palace of devotion for me don't have a heavy plot. It basically about a King and his struggle to conceive a Prince as future Emperor. I don't see much love story between male and female lead because the King still take numerous concubine while he claim he only love female lead. I cannot feel any chemistry between the lead. I like King relationship with his one concubine, Wan-er. Their story is much more stronger.
61 episode is fair enough for me. Some said the production actually planning more than 61. I'm glad it doesn't take more than that.
Vic Chou as usual is gorgeous. He successfully portraying a King who has his own struggle for power. A struggle that in the end claiming his own life. Some episode and story make me cry hard. He is the King, but sadly he don't have full power on how to handle his own country. Politician constantly in a way for an absurd and selfish reason. They are the real villain in this drama.
Overall..palace of devotion is a good drama to watch except for people who don't like history. All the casting are great except for female lead. She's not too suited for her role. I don't know why.