After many episodes revolving around court plots, power struggles and a long-standing blood feud, "Mac Ly" closes with a highly appreciated ending by a large audience.
The first point that makes the film praised is that most of the secrets planted from the beginning of the film have answers. Cases that seemed to have no answers such as the Ly Son massacre, the Hac Van Ky wrongful accusation, or the fire in Dong Cung are all linked together, helping the storyline become logical instead of being left open like many works in the same genre.
Besides, the film also creates a feeling of satisfaction when letting those who commit crimes pay a corresponding price. Empress Dowager Guo Jin, the person behind a series of conspiracies, was finally deposed and imprisoned in the cold palace after all evidence was made public. This ending is considered reasonable by many viewers, because the character does not escape responsibility even though he once held supreme power.
Another plus point is the way the screenwriter built the ending for the couple Diep Ly and Mac Tu Nhieu. After a long journey of living in hatred and struggle, the two did not continue to choose power but decided to seek revenge. The ending "a lifetime, a couple" is considered a worthy reward for the two characters who had to sacrifice too much throughout the film.
Not only the main character, the supporting lines are also handled in depth. Le Vuong Mac Canh Le ends his life with death after a failed plot, thereby ending the tragedy of a person dominated by ambition and blind love. Meanwhile, the twist in the character Qin Zheng surprised many people when the person who was once considered a victim was actually the one behind the epidemic tragedy of the past. This detail helps increase surprise but still has a connection with the details that were planted before.
In particular, the "feign of death" of Princess Lang Van is commented by many viewers as emotional. Instead of sacrificing tragically, the character chooses to leave the power chessboard to seek freedom and love. This is a ending that is both surprising and suitable for the character's personality.
Although there are still some supporting characters that have not been deeply exploited in the ending, "Mac Ly" is generally considered to have a complete ending.
