A Sketchy Job! - episode 4 - finale
There is an aspect of the plot I want to rant/talk about in a general sense as it relates to all series and in real life. Before I get to that though let me talk about the series itself.
Yes it is short, but there is some good chemistry between the leads. The story is interesting and easy to follow, and although the transience of the series makes it difficult to see verisimilitude (I am feeling well read today 🤭) of the love between the characters, you still get captured by the story.
That being said, I would like to see this story adapted into a full length (12 episodes at least) series.
7.5/10
Regarding the matter I mentioned in my first paragraph of this post, it always provokes my mind how children from wealthy families rarely give thought to their independence and agency as a person. At some point they have been confronted with the cold fact that as long as their parents control them economically they will have no choice but to submit to their parents demands. Too often in series we see children almost ready to give up their happiness out of fear of getting cut off.
I always find myself thinking why do these children know this and do not work on an independence plan just in case. Part of the reason they fear getting cut off is because of the handsome allowances they enjoy, so why is it they do not save some of that money whether in cash or separate private accounts, why is it that they do not invest separately from their family's interests, why is it that they do not take courses (in secret or not) to attain certification to make themselves viable to get jobs. Is it that some of these children are so spoiled and comfortable in their parents wealth that they are blind to their own golden cages? I think this also applies to children who have wonderful parents. I have seen in real life where someone has rich and caring parents who encourage them to get educated in whatever, but because they feel comfortable in their parents money they waste opportunities. I think independence is something to be treasured and sought after because you never know what can happen. I must admit I may feel this way because I have a rebellious spirit 🤣 my great-grandmother taught me well 🩵 If she was alive she would have loved the saying, "F**k around and find out." LOL SCREAMING!
In Jamaican culture there is a thing called "bex money" (translation - vex money). Basically you must always have extra money on you when going out with anyone just in case you guys get into any disagreement. That way you can afford to get home on your own without relying on that person/persons.
Anyway it is for these sentiments that I do love Revenged Love because the characters are very crafty and determined to make it financially; from the scheming Suo Wei to Chi Cheng starting his own company with Suo Wei to not depend on his father. I also love Reset for this reason; Thada's father made sure to include a provision in his will that demanded Thada become qualified for the job through hard work and studies before taking over the company. It shaped him into who he is as a person.
Anyway, I will leave it here. I have been posting some very long posts these days. I apologise, I needed to rant a bit about this reoccurring situation in series and real life.