Last Summer (2025)

A Beautifully Written Character Driven Journey

This is a show for people who like to pay attention and be rewarded for the effort. There are no car chases. No fight scenes. No twists. If you enjoy shows ABOUT people - who they are, what makes them tick, how connections are forged - this one will knock your socks off. But if you're looking for something where you can sit back and shut your brain off - this is not for you.

This is a story about guilt.

When the story begins, our female lead is drowning in her own loneliness and misery. Those she loved most have all left her, and she's been abandoned in a house that was once full of life and love. Our male lead: he's the one who comes back. He regrets leaving. He regrets letting her win. But she's always been his weakness. However, her way has not been working. They're both suffering. They're two points of a triangle that is now missing their third. He wants them to face their guilt head on. She wants to run away from it. Her life is cold. He wants to bring warmth. He is a fixer. She prefers to hide away from things that need to be fixed. The whole plot is him trying to fix what went wrong as she continues to run from it.

Every aspect of this show was written with care and consideration. The metaphor of our female lead's cold hands, the summer and winter triangle, the revision of the term 'last summer' in the series' final moments. The writing is beautiful if only you pay attention.

It's sad to see just how many people can't enjoy a show like this. The claims that it's boring or confusing are disheartening and say more about the state of viewers than the series itself. If you like a character driven show, if you liked Melo Movie or Just Between Lovers or Our Beloved Summer, give this one a proper shot and trust that there's a reason for every choice the writer has made.

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A sweet romance where friendship comes first and love follows naturally.

I’ve seen many people calling Last Summer “boring,” but honestly, I felt the complete opposite.
This drama isn’t meant to be loud or thrilled, it’s soft, entertaining, light, and comforting.

What I loved most is that it’s a childhood friends–to–romance story, done in a very natural way. The relationship feels real because the leads act more like best friends than lovers, even while they’re together. There’s no forced intensity, just genuine connection, teasing, support, and a quiet kind of love with a soft touch of romance.

I also really appreciated the male lead. His determination to stay by her side, even when she keeps pushing him away, felt sincere and mature. He doesn’t try to change her or pressure he, he simply chooses her, again and again.

If you enjoy funny romances, emotional warmth, and friendships that slowly turn into love, this drama is definitely worth watching. Sometimes, simple stories are the ones that stay with you the longest.

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