It was a pleasant watch, although my expectations were high. Nam Joo Hyun and Cho Seung Woo definitely stole the show for me, both taking challenges of doing new characters that they had never played before. The story was strong but the screenplay was weak. The drama couldn't hold the tense horror atmosphere throughout, after sometime it felt like they were dragging the storyline. The same plot could have been made into a great film or 6 episode drama. The chemistry between ML and FL was interesting, the unique bonding between them added a complex dynamic to the storyline. Even though I couldn't feel any spark between them. The main MVP was definitely gggomeokali for me. I went in to watch a horror drama, instead fell in love with a cute spirit. As a horror fan, I can't say that I am fully satisfied, but it was fun watch for me.

First impressions of The East Palace (Episodes 1–3): The production stands out for its ambitious visual craftsmanship and its well-crafted, suspenseful atmosphere. Conceptually, the structure and tone of the plot draw very interesting parallels with Constantine, adapting that classic paranormal quest to Korean culture and idiosyncrasies. A supernatural intrigue drama that, if it maintains this pace, promises to be one of the highlights of the season.