I’m not particularly bothered by the fact that dramas make political statements or if they want take a few liberties with history. In the hands of a good writer, politics and romance can mix in the way business and pleasure can. A well-told story will naturally have things to say about life and the human condition so it’s par for the course. The trick then is to be clever about it. Few people after a hard day of work or study consume popular culture with the view of being lectured at. Most are in it for a nice bit of thoughtful escapism. If let’s say, a drama markets itself as a romance with a bit of politics and mouth-watering delicacies on offer, it feels naturally like a harmless combination that no one can justifiably complain about. Therefore, it’s all about getting the balance right. Therein lies the problem for a drama like this.