The Double

pacing felt uneven at times

"The Double" presents an intriguing concept that explores themes of identity and duality, but it doesn't fully deliver on its potential. The premise is fascinating, centering around a protagonist who encounters his exact double, leading to a series of existential questions and conflicts.

The film has its moments of brilliance, particularly in its cinematography and some thought-provoking scenes that really make you ponder the nature of self. However, the pacing felt uneven at times, with certain segments dragging on while others rushed through key developments.

Character development was a mixed bag; while the lead had depth and complexity, some supporting characters felt one-dimensional and underutilized. The dialogue, while occasionally sharp, sometimes veered into the territory of being overly pretentious, which could be off-putting.

Overall, "The Double" is a visually striking film with an interesting premise, but it struggles to maintain a consistent narrative and character engagement throughout. I’d give it a 6/10—worth a watch for its unique ideas, but it leaves you wanting a bit more.

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Once in awhile, you just succumb …

You know that feeling of “just 1 more episode”…, if that’s what you are craving for recently, you’ve come to the right story.

The Double has 2 things done right. Pacing in the first part of the story, where it matters more to hook the audience in; and casting a strong CP for a 爽文 “shuang wen” - loosely translated as pleasurable novel. Once you are able to suspend logic, you will be able to ride onto the main characters’ wave for the tide is always on their side, like all 爽文 stories go.

What works well is having Wu Jin Yan casted as Xue Fang Fei - she has this aura about her where you’d want to root for her revenge journeys. Similar to her prior portrayal of Wei Ying Luo in Story of Yanxi Palace, it’s enjoyable watching how Xue Fang Fei in The Double toed the line on not being a pushover, yet still maintain her own principles when fighting against the villains, which were practically everyone except for her lover and chosen allies.

Wang Xingyue also interestingly found his own niche in idol romance show - the dude who love / covet other’s wives. Good thing he is the Duke Su and main lead in the Double this time. (no, I refuse to acknowledge the last part of the show. This show ends with a happy ending as far as I am concern.) I love the slow burn push and pull, the double entendre laced dialogues, as well as the build up chemistry between Duke Su and Xue Fang Fei - such that I am able to ignore the plot logic and some… questionable cut scenes.

Another 2 people who caught my attention was Ji Shuran and Princess Wanning. As the director for this show likes to do close up shots, I feel Chen Qiao En’s portrayal as the evil stepmother who maintain a kind facade and Li Meng’s portrayal of a pitiful bully hit the best mark. These 2 characters have lots of nuanced conflicting emotions that may not hold up as well with less competent actresses. And thus, I am grateful for Chen Qiao En and Li Meng, having managed to express these multi layered emotions on screen for the most part, questionable morals of their characters aside.

Alas, I don’t have much else to say for the plot. Though what I can say is if you are in the mood for a fast paced, addictive story where the smart leads can subvert all sorts of crisis, I’d recommend checking out The Double. Quoting Duke Su, “It sounds like a great show, watch it.”

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A grand tribute ~ Scheming that's done magnificently! | Well served Justice.

"Don't be afraid of falling once and don't let that deter you. You have to forget about the pit and move on. No matter what, I am behind you." - Xue Huai Yuan

The above line from Xue Fang Fei's father truly has left a significant meaning to me. Although it was delivered to encourage XFF to never lose hope and keep the faith. I also felt comforted on behalf of her, because I know, as a viewer, that it somehow has a different meaning for her. It's a reminder and an advise that she should let go of her traumas and free herself of the chains that's keeping her caged in the past. That life is much more brighter and vibrant as long as she keeps on looking at the people who truly loves and cares for her.

Anyways, I want to officially start this review by saying that this story left me in great awe this year and most probably the drama with one of the best story line and character progression of all. I consider it so close to my heart that I want to take my time to carefully dissect the story by highlighting my most favorite elements about it. So, shall we start?

Story line - It was told without haste. I love that they took their time to show us all the crucial events that occured in the show. And despite having lots of scenes to show and address, they simply never took the liberty to magically skip through anything. They made sure that each important scenes are executed and shown in detailed way which also helps us viewers understand the story the best way possible. + The fact that they are able to incorporate a great amount of humorous and hilarious skits left and right made this show extra entertaining to watch. Also, I just wanna add up how crazily jam-packed and/or action-packed this dramas is. I myself was astounded on how skilled they're in deciding which scenes should make it to the final cut. No wasted episode at all!

Overall camera works, editing and all those related stuff - I'm speechless and too overwhelmed to even tell people how satisfied I am on how meticulously this drama was filmed and edited. They seriously got the best team out there. The transitions between scenes are smooth and flawless—well done! Not to mention how insanely indulging the camera angles, focus and choreohraphies are! Chef's Kiss! The camera position and direction are exemplary as it gives us a better and wider view of the horizon where the story is happening. Another thing I extremely love are the close up shots because it somehow made me feel like they're talking to me...like telling me words through their expressions. For some reason those shots expressed and conveyed their emotions clearly and precisely even better than them exchanging actual dialogues. Those are also my most favorite scenes of this drama. The main leads looking at one other without speaking as if they can read one another's mind felt so magical and endearing to me.

I also just want to mention how the cinematography and CGI was insane during the Qin competition. Like, Hell Yeah!! They gave me so much chills!! At one point it feels like I was watching a Xianxia drama all of a sudden which was mesmerizing and captivating all at the same time. What a performance they got there.

Chemistry and compatibility is Oozing! Something about the main leads has conquered and devoured this entire drama completely. I never expected them to be this charismatic, captivating and tempting all together. Their eye contacts are enough to melt my soul and awaken my romantic bones into life. They've got this chemistry and synergy that is rare for pairings to have. So I would say they have developed a mutual understanding and intangible connection that gives me this heart flattering feeling whenever I watch them. I guess they simply understand each other and has long found the secret recipe on how to make their chemistry work even when they're only giving us the bare minimum. Also, I love that they're not really lovey-dovey but are mature enough to understand and acknowledge their feelings for each other. And on Episode 33, their holding hands scene after XFF went out of the prison was such a mood. I myself was shock to see them being on that stage already even when they seem on guard of each other. Chess piece my ass Xiao Heng. Hahaha!

Ending was satisfying! I appreciate how everyone who the Main Leads seeks justice from got their own well deserved miserable ending and punishment. And although Lu Ji and Wen Ji died at the end, I am just glad that Xiao Heng didn't end up getting killed as well. I better watch the special episode right after writing this review.

Lastl, I personally want to thank the writer for the well deserved Happy ending of the Xue Family. I'm very grateful and is elated to see XFF spending her life in peace and harmony with her little family after all the mess Shen Yurong brought to their life.

"Living is the best revenge against your enemy." - Jiang Li (The real one)

Story - 10, I have nothing but praises and good words for this drama. The story was well written, progression was smooth and systematic and I immensely appreciate how the writer and producer avoided making such ludicrous plot twist and devices.

Acting/Cast - 10, Let's not talk about acting! Cause Heck!! They nailed, cemented and put up a statue of themselves in my head as one of the best in actors/actresses in terms of acting. Wu Jin Yan specially got me on my knees. She's overflowing with this indescribable force that will automatically hook you up to her acting performance. While Wang Xing Yue got me with his charming smile and stoic yet soft facial expressions. The supporting roles are the best too! Special mention to Ai Mi. Girl is on every drama I watched. A person who got good eyes and sense in choosing her projects.

Music - 10, Overall music choice are good. They're melodious and almost heavenly. Specially their main BGM! Their song placement is good and balanced as well. I never feel like it overshadowed or overlapped with any of the scenes it was used to.

Rewatch Value - 10, Solid 10. This is one of those dramas I will surely watch over and over again if only I have time to do so.

Overall - 10, Other people saying otherwise must either have personal beef against any of the casts or their taste is simply nasty bad. This drama deserved a higher rating and success, just to be very honest. Highly recommend!

IF you find my review helpful please let me know.

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A Subtly Crafted Revenge: The Double Review

The Double excellently captures the entire revenge trope and does not sway throughout its 40 episodes, which is what makes it really stand out. Xue Fangfei carefully executes both her own and Jiang Li's revenge in a subtly planned way, taking out all her enemies one by one. However, I do feel like her revenge was slightly underwhelming. Xiao Heng served more looks than actions and rather acted as a support to Xue Fangfei, magically appearing exactly when she needed him. Nevertheless, he and his fan are absolutely iconic. Their romance is a nice slow-burn with romance not being the main focus, and their relationship slowly falls into place with mutual trust and respect. There is one word to describe Shen Yu Rong: pathetic. At times, I do feel bad for him, but at the end of the day, I feel like he lost the most. When given the opportunity to turn things around, he rejected it due to his pride and lack of courage. I really liked the side characters, especially Tong Er and Lu Ji! The OST is really beautiful, and I actually never skipped an opening or closing song. The reason for my lower rating is because I feel like it dragged and got boring waiting for their revenge to finally happen, and when it did, I feel like it could have been done better; as I said, it was underwhelming. The ending arc was done well and was quite exciting, leaving me with a better impression of the drama. Overall, I rate it 7.5/10!

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Exceeded expectations

The drama was extremely addictive with tons of positives.

The first 15 or so episodes were amazing. FL falls victim to her husband's heartless plot to kill her because his powerful lover ordered him to. She feels betrayed, confused, and heartbroken. Shortly thereafter, she assumes the identity of a dead girl she befriended and moves into the girl's family home to plan her revenge. The story has mystery and intrigue. I enjoyed watching Li Jiang/Xue Fangfei maneuver through the Jiang family drama, befriend new family members, and outsmart the evil step mother. FL's character was classy and mysterious making me always wonder what she would do next. What I like about this drama is that episode 1 jumps right into the plot. There was no set-up. We didn't need to sit through 10+ episodes for things to start happening.

Unfortunately, which is typical of most Chinese dramas, the story tends to deviate from the main plot into mini-arcs. Here, the story was the most interesting when Li Jiang was in the capital. After she left the family residence to meet the Ye family, the quality of storytelling went down. The Ye family, draught, and imperial diviner arcs were completely uninteresting. As soon as FL started dressing like a man, playing drinking games, and skulking in the mines with ML, the story hit every cliche trope and lost its air of mystery. Also, FL befriending the Ye family and gaining their backing did not add anything to the plot. They disappeared from the story as soon as she went back to the capital and did not re-appear to help her in any way.

One of the highlights of the story was FL and ML's explosive chemistry. They flirted, bantered, shared passionate glances, and were just a step away from ripping each other's clothes off. Unfortunately, due to incomprehensible Chinese censorship, this amazing romantic chemistry climaxed with a very underwhelming chaste candlelight kiss.

The story was worth watching just for the villains. Li Ming did an amazing job as the elder princess Wanning. She portrayed the character exactly how she would've been - conniving, hateful, jealous, resentful, and very very insane. Her smiles were deadly and her threats were real. Walking around and twirling her dresses made her look like the main character in her own story. I normally don't care for villain backstories because there shouldn't be any sympathy for evil. But, boy oh boy, did she gain my sympathy even though she was worth hating. It also made me wonder whether she was a different person before her father sent her to the enemy kingdom to be abused. I also felt like the punishment for every villain was fitting. Wanning killed herself with her beloved hand after realizing that he never truly loved her. Yurong committed suicide after realizing he will never get back what he lost and that his death was inevitable for committing treason. He dug his own grave committing one crime after another without truly taking responsibility for the all the evil he's done.

The ending felt rushed. Some cool characters were killed off in the very last episode just to get last minute emotion from the audience. It did not feel like a natural story progression, just something the writers decided to do the last minute. One moment, Xiao Heng was holding on to the pendant his beloved gave him as the token of her love while awaiting his death from the charging army, the next moment he rides his horse towards Fangfei standing by the tree they planted together. It didn't look very well thought through and felt rushed just to finish the show with a happy ending.

Overall, I really enjoyed the drama. The relationships felt real and mature, the intrigue was interesting, and the acting was brilliant.

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Too mellow for a revenge story

Revenge plot ... My ass !!!
I don't generally give rude reviews but ..well .. this show was so disoriented and disordered in all its aspects that I just can't help it.
Okay first I love a fast to atleast moderate paced story ( my personal preference) ..just can't deal with the beating around the BUTT story that reflects low level creativity of the writer ..
Secondly I hate to see why most writers want to convey the message of forgiveness instead to straight justice ..I mean ..the husband killed and buries her alive..cause crises to her family that led to their deaths, he even ruined her character by planting a naked man in her bed ...and yet she was asking him if he wants a second chance ... If i were in this FL place I would have dragged this despicable man by his hair and thrown into the gates of hell ...
That's why I don't like these half-assed revenge plots .. most writers don't have the caliber to justify such plots but they write anyway huh !! They were even playing a romantic background song in this murderer husband's scenes ... 🤮🤮🤮😒 I mean can you believe this.

The FL temperament was so out the place with the plot.Her ways of escaping teg trouble is too lame .. the writer created a nonsensical phatasm that you can solve any issue as long as you are look decent and are eloquent

There is no proper strategy she is just sailing the ship around arguments like ' you need to understand if you do this you will be responsible for that ..and if you do that you will be scared of this .. blah blah blah ' ..every one in the town is manipulated by her this and that theory/threats. I wonder if the writer thinks as long as you can give some this against some that theory in your argument you might as well be able to avoid a world war.


And most importantly even if you have to make things so ugly you can drop a hint in first five episodes so people can drop it on time ..why dragging it all the way to 30 episodes and end up offering a second chance ( though husband lived up to my expectations and rejected the chance )

And then you actually wrap up the sweet revenge within last 5 episodes ... As if people were here for the melodrama

If I have to summarise this one was too mellow for my taste in revenge plots ... Even low budget drama are doing better than this.

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Maybe I was just stressed, idk.

As a person who doesn't usually finish cdramas because at some point I get bored of it, this was a new experience. I have finished maybe 5 cdramas in total. This is one of them.
I started watching this in the middle of my exams and finished it in like 6 days. In hindsight I was probably too stressed, i think my brain was tricked into distraction, convincing me that this was an OK watch. But was it?
To state the good parts, the acting of the female lead was really good. The male lead, not so much. But this I felt like mostly due to the fact that the script didn't provide him with many chances to show a varying range of emotions. The supporting cast acting, mainly the villains surprised me with how impressing they were in their portrayals of the characters. The FL makeup didn't do her justice though, the eye makeup specially made her look sickly. The beginning was a bit rushed and there were many parts that were unrealistic, but I decided to boil them down to cdrama logic. The plot was fast paced, not draggy at all, and I found the music to be pleasantly good. Normally I lose interest around ep 20-30 , but lo and behold, it didn't happen for this one. I was so invested in the side stories, and unlike so many other reviews say I didn't find them boring or irrelevant at all. They were incorporated into the story without forcing their way through, but I needed more backstory on the princess. I enjoy a well-written side character but I feel the writers didn't use her character to the full advantage. The dad annoyed me. The ex ANNOYED me.
In many places writers completely abandoned plot branches that should've been considered in a realistic scenario, but I guess pursuing them would make the story too complex for them, so they just pretended they didn't exist. The dramatic close up shots. The flying. Good god, i truly thought i was safe from flying people until the duke started flying around ep 30. Duke Su was mysteriously absent everytime the female lead needed moments to shine by herself, but no matter. I was rolling my eyes and having the time of my life.
And the romance. Oh my. How I loved the romance part. First there was suspicion, and then helping each other for the mutual benefit then mutual respect. The male lead was truly honored to consider the FL an equal and he didn't feel threatened by her intelligence or cunning.He embraced it and admired it and encouraged it. The romance is a slow burn, it wasn't the main focus most of the time and weaved in to the story to complement it and give it flavor. I loved it. When they finally got together I was genuinely tweaking cuz the anticipation paid off. One major disappointment was the lack of battle scenes. My guy Duke Su was going to war, without armor OR a sword. How SO brave if not completely fucking stupid. But cdrama logic, ig. The last battle scene felt like it came out of knowhere and there was no foundation to make the audience feel the urgency or the desperation of that fight. But Wang Xingyue was serving visuals so i didn't mind much. Wang Xing yue, i don't think you'll ever, in your life look better than u looked in The Double ep 40.
I gave this an 8 because I truly enjoyed it. When I stop and actually think about it, i feel maybe the score could be less but it gave respite to my exam-stressed brain, so whtever.
Go watch it. Or don't. Idc.

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One of the best revenge dramas so far

This is without a doubt one of the best revenge dramas I've ever watched so far. The story and plot made sense and I felt that it was all tied up together nicely until the end and was not being led sideways to make way for romance towards the end, like some dramas wont to do. I love that they stick to both the revenge of Xue Fangfei and Jiang Li and resolve for them both by the end. It was so satisfying. The only nitpick I have with the plot is the many sexual violence theme they incorporate in the storyline (guess that's why Netflix has those and substance as warning lol). I was quite wary of watching this in public seeing as those sexual violence scenes can sometimes jump at you out of nowhere. lol. The plot was so captivating for the first 2 quarters of it, I literally watched 16episodes in one sitting! and that's because I need to stop for work. It does get quite slow and draggy in the third quarter during the arc of saving Magistrate Xue but picks up again during the last quarter until the end. All in all, it was a gripping plot that can definitely kept you watching. The story was definitely a not feel good drama, as it carries some very hard and serious themes, but I like that they tried to sprinkle some humor as well here and there to lighten up the plot, like Xiao Heng's two sidekicks and Xiao Heng being bossed around by his grandfather after he saved Fangfei towards the end. Not much, but I guess it will do. lol. The ending seems quite rushed and I felt robbed, but after watching the 5mins fan service added scenes of XFF and XH living happily together with a daughter, I felt like maybe if they include those scenes in the main drama, it doesn't quite match the whole feelings of the drama. But, do they have to kill both Lu Ji and Wen Ji at the end though???! Hmpppphhhh so mean! Those two were just sidekicks, leave them alone! haha

At first, I think this is my first drama of the ML, but scrolling through his works, he's also in One and Only which I'd already watched previously, but I don't recognize him in that drama. Seeing as he is only 22yo, I'd say, he did superb being paired with someone as seasoned as WJY. He doesn't appear to be that much younger than her in his acting, despite the 10+ years gap. So, kudos. his chemistry with the FL was also quite good, despite having to act as someone who is ruthless and aloof at first. The thing I applaud this drama is, they have very good villains. Be it the small villains like Magistrate Feng or Governor Tong (whose acting were so convincing I really felt like slapping them both silly!)or big villains such as Shen Yurong and Wanning, and to a lesser extend, Chancellor Li and Prince Cheng. All of the big villains had a story behind them, and there's layers to them being that way that somehow even though you want to kill them yourselves, but you also felt some pity. Shen Yurong is such a pitiful character, having to turn into such a despicable man because he was weak to stand against the higher power. Being humiliated here and there and then being cajoled back with the ideas of being loved by the same person is torturing in a way, I guess no wonder he turned into a madman in the end. Wanning character is also another great villain, so psychotic and a madwoman, but end up also a pitiful woman hardened by what she went through. But what sets them apart from XFF I guess, despite having to go through such a traumatic fate in life, XFF choose the high path and never step on other innocent people's heads in order to exact revenge while these villains lost their heart after the torture they went through. Some of the villains, like Ji Shuran, was a different kind of villain, like a wolf in a sheepskin, acting all demure and loving but backstabbing (though the actress was beautiful despite the age. haha)

Costumes were sooo beautiful especially for XFF and Duke Su and the makeup for formal palace event was a stand out (not sure which era this was, but I don't think I'd seen it in dramas before. OST was nice enough, but doesn't make me went out to find them in YouTube. A rewatch is low though owing to the fact that this is such a heavy story and I felt like watching once is gripping but more than enough. lol. A recommended watch though for first timer like me!

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One of the best dramas to be released in 2024

I loved the Double i think it’s definitely one of the best dramas that have been relased this year so far. The story, acting, cinematography was simply beautiful and extraordinary. I applaud the actors, especially the actress that played princess wanning and the actor playing Shen yu rong. They slayed, devoured their roles really well, showcasing just how villainous and unredeemable their characters were. Additionally, I really liked the pacing of the double i never felt bored throughout as it was very engaging. Despite how good it was, i think i would given it higher than 8 if the execution of the deaths of the characters were carried out properly as it wasn’t that satisfactory seeing how villains died by their own hands also would’ve preferred if the ending of the story wasn’t so rushed. Even so, i really enjoyed this drama and reccomend to anyone who wants to watch.

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One lady, two revenge - a perfect summer drama!

This drama hooked my attention from episode-1. What a thrilling beginning! Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue deliver stellar performances as the leads, bringing depth and nuance to their characters.

The story development and different arcs of Jiang Li's struggle held a tight grip.

While the pacing falters somewhere in the middle in the Huixiang arc, I liked how it grabbed it again with the Xue Fangfei's revenge arc. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable but personally I'm not a fan of slow burn romance. The candles and curtains need to paid less in the show. lol

I liked the CGI and music of the intro song. Beautifully expressed, seasoned with the hairpin highlight. It makes me want to buy one. The costumes were elegant.

A bit disappointed with Jiang Li's hairstyle, as I like her hairs fully down but I am much satisfied with the right hairstyle of Duke Su. His costume was also eye-catching.

Wanning did just to the role by making her hate for her deeds and feeling pity at her past. Never imagined that I would feel bad at her death.

The ending was a bit rushed. Shen Yurong died and after that Duke Su went to fight again. Xue Fangfei married him, waited for him and again they met after he achieving the victory. Everything was just done in 30 minutes. Although there are after scenes, they didn't well smooth with the plot. In the Huixiang arc, I felt it was slow paced and the mine scenes, the famine scenes and rescue shots were just elongated while nothing bringing much to the table.

Overall, I enjoyed the plot. I loved the female lead and her bravery. She's too smart and daring. Such a darling to remember her promise and first sought justice for Jiang Li and rebuilt her relations with her family. The direction, costumes, music and acting were just on point.

Will surely recommend to you. Hands down the best 2024 revenge drama.

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What do you prefer? Style or substance

Within minutes of watching this show you should realise that this is a different beast from the usual idol costume dramas. There is a rawness and stylistic flair that is missing from many mainstream productions. This drama does not hold back on challenging themes. Confronting acts are on full display and it made no apologies.

This is a double-edged sword. No doubt the director has an unique style. Some scenes are rigged for maximum visual impact. There are bold contrasting colours, dramatic weather effects, poetic imageries and big close-ups of the leads. Get used to it.

This can be polarising. You will either be hooked by impactful scenes or be put off by the over-the-top theatrics. This show is not about finding a comfortable middle ground. For me, it was quite a ride and I was loving it! To be fair, the story does settle into a more comfortable pace towards the middle of the run.

I won't lie, the storyline is fundamentally tropey. The overarching A-plot is a classic revenge tale with a side order of the Cinderella trope and an extra large helping of palace intrigue. The writer is clever enough to mix up the plots and kept the pace fast so that we have little time to examine the plot holes. The production team is also a daft hand in hitting us in the feels which further distracts us.

It is obvious that the show is being manipulative. So much of the pain and suffering is purely there to pull at our heartstrings and to remind us that no character is safe from harm. Even a well-loved character can be killed off to get a rise out of us. It works but it is exhausting.

To wit, the FL is in no position to fight back at the start of the show. We watch and cheer on the FL as she gains strength, made new friends and plan the ultimate revenge. It is very gratifying to watch and there are certainly many bittersweet moments.

This is further aided and abetted by the ML. He might be in his early 20's but he acted well beyond his age. I am most impressed by him. I can't fault the pairing of our leads either. There is always tension between them, but it is the delicious kind. You know they are attracted to each other, but they must play by the rules. Their interactions will get the heart fluttering. While sparks fly between them, there is not a lot of actual skinship until the end of the show. It is poor reward for fans who are shipping the OTP hard.

A fundamental problem with this type of drama is that it is usually fanciful. The FL was a meek wife one minute and the next moment she is full of fight and steely determination. There are also conflicting views on societal values such as a woman's reputation. We must switch off our analytical mind to truly enjoy this show. There are just too many lucky escapes and fortuitous coincidences. It keeps us in our happy place, but it doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. It is very entertaining but a pair of industrial strength rose tinted glasses helps.

Speaking of the ending, it is both satisfying and ambiguous. All the antagonists got their just deserts. The OTP is allowed moments of bliss but then the production team went gaga on us.

It would have been a no-brainer for the story to end on a high. I'd paid to see the OTP ride off into a glorious sunset to live happily ever after. They have certainly earned it. So why was the ML shipped off to the furthest corner of the kingdom to fight a never-ending war? cliché? Yes. Dramatic? Yes. Necessary? NO!

This is not helped by the last scenes of the show which is beautifully staged but so ambiguous. Is it a dream sequence?

Acting wise, it is fairly solid but there are moments when it feels like characters changed tracks as the script shifted in a different direction but the subtle change was not communicated to the audience. The impact is not significant but can be a little disconcerting.

Overall, I enjoyed the show very much. It is impactful and engaging. The production team certainly knows how to keep our attention even if the plot itself might not stand up to close scrutiny. Some might find it too stylistic, shallow and tropey. It will be a love/hate thing. Caveat emptor, my friends.

*** SPOILER ***
There is a 5 mins postscript ep that confirmed a HEA ending but why is that even necessary?

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