Joo Won and Park Ki Woong prove in this drama that they should be part of the actors' elite. Their chemistry and their portrayal of their characters are what make "Gaksital" so great. No other actors could have played these roles and gotten the same result. The storyline is intriguing and controversial and I feel the script tells the story in a manner that allows us to sympathize and understand what the people of Joseon went through under Imperial rule. I'd recommend it and I'd definitely watch it over again. I think I'm spoiled now and will expect all actors and dramas to live up to the caliber of "Gaksital"