The Tale of Nokdu

When two people running from their supposed destinies meet, will their hilarious partnership lead to love?

This drama follows the life of a man who is a noble heir and has been hiding from assassins all his life, and a woman who is the next in line to become a courtesan irrespective of her wishes. Running from their ill fates, they both cross paths in a village of widows. Pretending to be widows, they strike up an unlikely friendship. Trying to figure out their next steps and fighting people left, right, and center, in the backdrop of political strife, will these two be able to have a happily ever after? Watch to find out.

I liked this one in spite of my misgivings in the beginning. It was a perfect amalgamation of comedy, the harsh reality of life for both men and women, the prejudices that society has against woman, romance, and action. The female lead was strong in her own way and refused to give up on herself no matter what society demanded of her. Similarly, the male lead refused to bow down and die easily. He fought to live and find peace and happiness for himself and his loved ones. Overall, it was a decent watch. So, if you are someone who wants to watch the tale of romance between two people who decide to chart their own path, you will definitely enjoy this one!

Story Line: 8.8/10

The originality of the plot: The plot is original, and it’s a good watch.

Acting of main protagonists: The chemistry between the leads is great.

Ending: Happy

No of Seasons: 1

Total Episodes:  16 (on Netflix), 32(on Viki)

English Subtitles Available? Yes

Stream it or Skip it? Stream It!

Where can you stream it? Viki, Netflix

An avid fan of the romance genre? Then this might be a great watch for you! 

Subscribe to my Instagram (@dramabubblereview) and Facebook page for updates on any future reviews that I may post on new and upcoming dramas.