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A Drama of Love, Schemes, and Lost Potential
*The review contains general thoughts on character relationships but no major plot spoilers*
Perfect Match had an interesting premise, and while I did enjoy watching it as it aired, I can’t help but feel a bit of bittersweetness about it. Maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe it just didn’t fully deliver on its potential.
The Five Sisters’ Marriages -
Each sister had a different love story; while some were enjoyable, others felt lacking or frustrating.
- First Sister – Their relationship had mutual respect, which I liked, but I don’t have strong feelings about them. It got dragged toward the end, but overall, it wasn’t bad.
- Second Sister – I barely have an opinion on this couple. Their relationship felt more like a subplot supporting the third sister's story. However, the small interactions that were shown were nice.
- Third Sister – Too much scheming for my taste. The male lead fell in love at first sight, but I never really understood when she fell for him—it felt too sudden. Their egos clashed too much, making their relationship feel more about winning than loving.
- Fourth Sister – Easily my favourite. The pacing was great; their love felt real and gradual rather than just being a given. There was no unnecessary scheming, just genuine affection. In many dramas, the falling-in-love process is rushed, but this one took its time, which made it feel more romantic.
- Fifth Sister – I usually love an enemies-to-lovers trope, but this one felt like a lost opportunity. The story started well but lost its way. Her character was too violent, and even though it was played off as comedy, violence is still violence. The male lead wasn’t perfect either, but their relationship lacked true romantic moments—it was mostly fights and separation.
The Five Sisters & Their Mother -
The first three sisters relied too much on scheming. For example, instead of encouraging the fourth sister to talk things out with her husband, they planned an elaborate divorce strategy. I understand that in an ancient male-dominated society, they had to be tough to survive. But personally, I prefer relationships built on mutual respect and communication.
As for their mother, I wasn’t sure what the writers were trying to portray. She's a strong woman who raised and educated five daughters in a world that was unfair to women. But her character felt a bit too unruly and silly at times. I’ve seen the actress in other dramas and liked her, but her performance here didn’t quite work for me.
Final Thoughts -
The drama had its moments. The small interactions between the brothers-in-law were sweet, and I wish we had seen more of them. While I did enjoy watching it, I found myself fast-forwarding through some parts. In the end, I think the lingering bittersweet feeling comes from the fact that I had high hopes, but it just didn’t fully meet them.
It was a good watch, but not a great one.
Perfect Match had an interesting premise, and while I did enjoy watching it as it aired, I can’t help but feel a bit of bittersweetness about it. Maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe it just didn’t fully deliver on its potential.
The Five Sisters’ Marriages -
Each sister had a different love story; while some were enjoyable, others felt lacking or frustrating.
- First Sister – Their relationship had mutual respect, which I liked, but I don’t have strong feelings about them. It got dragged toward the end, but overall, it wasn’t bad.
- Second Sister – I barely have an opinion on this couple. Their relationship felt more like a subplot supporting the third sister's story. However, the small interactions that were shown were nice.
- Third Sister – Too much scheming for my taste. The male lead fell in love at first sight, but I never really understood when she fell for him—it felt too sudden. Their egos clashed too much, making their relationship feel more about winning than loving.
- Fourth Sister – Easily my favourite. The pacing was great; their love felt real and gradual rather than just being a given. There was no unnecessary scheming, just genuine affection. In many dramas, the falling-in-love process is rushed, but this one took its time, which made it feel more romantic.
- Fifth Sister – I usually love an enemies-to-lovers trope, but this one felt like a lost opportunity. The story started well but lost its way. Her character was too violent, and even though it was played off as comedy, violence is still violence. The male lead wasn’t perfect either, but their relationship lacked true romantic moments—it was mostly fights and separation.
The Five Sisters & Their Mother -
The first three sisters relied too much on scheming. For example, instead of encouraging the fourth sister to talk things out with her husband, they planned an elaborate divorce strategy. I understand that in an ancient male-dominated society, they had to be tough to survive. But personally, I prefer relationships built on mutual respect and communication.
As for their mother, I wasn’t sure what the writers were trying to portray. She's a strong woman who raised and educated five daughters in a world that was unfair to women. But her character felt a bit too unruly and silly at times. I’ve seen the actress in other dramas and liked her, but her performance here didn’t quite work for me.
Final Thoughts -
The drama had its moments. The small interactions between the brothers-in-law were sweet, and I wish we had seen more of them. While I did enjoy watching it, I found myself fast-forwarding through some parts. In the end, I think the lingering bittersweet feeling comes from the fact that I had high hopes, but it just didn’t fully meet them.
It was a good watch, but not a great one.
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