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A Series of Missed Potential
This show was a total wreck wrapped in neon colors and wasted potential. Not even chaos just straight-up nonsense. The plot was a mess. The pacing was an insult. The characters were mostly unbearable. Acting? Some of them tried. The emotional arcs were nonexistent. But the OST “Trial Love” is not just the best thing about the series, it’s the only thing worth remembering. A masterpiece trapped in a mess.Arc and Arm
Arc is a walking crisis with a savior complex. Possessive. Controlling. Hot-headed. Telling Arm to delete a photo because it showed some skin? Sit down, you’re not a moral guardian, man you’re just insecure. That reckless driving scene? He had Arm in the car and still thought throwing a tantrum with the steering wheel was okay. He endangered a life just to sulk. And that’s the moment he starts reflecting? Arm is kind, but kind doesn’t mean spineless. He deserved someone who respects him, not someone who manipulates him with “I’m just scared of losing you” excuses. And yes, for the people in the back: a kiss without consent, be it on the lips or forehead, is WRONG.
Yotha and Gun
Yotha? He’s not just a red flag, he’s the whole damn danger zone. He kissed Gun without consent. That’s not confusing or romantic. That’s assault. Then he kissed his ex. And the excuse? To understand his love for Gun? Absolute nonsense. Yotha’s apology was lukewarm, vague, and delivered like he was reading a script at gunpoint. And somehow, that earned him a second chance? Make. It. Make. Sense. And after all that, he has the audacity to say, “Wait for me to understand love”? And Gun actually did?? Gun behaved like a 5-year-old stuck in a melodrama. His blind loyalty made zero sense. He was constantly hurt, confused, and still clung to Yotha like trauma was love. And let’s talk about that trauma plotline. Gun who was shown to have serious trauma just magically healed in a single night with Yotha?? What kind of emotional gaslighting fantasy is that? Real trauma doesn’t vanish with a forehead kiss and bad dialogue.
Faifa and Wine
Faifa was a one-man identity crisis. Jokes around one minute, then being serious and traumatized about his family the next. And yelling “THIS IS MY BOYFRIEND” in public like he’s at karaoke. Just doing things to prove his relationship was just as good as his brother’s. His character swung between tragic and clownish without a hint of stability. Wine said yes once, and Faifa turned it into a world tour announcement. Sir, relax. Their moments could’ve been sweet, but the tonal whiplash made it feel like I was watching two different dramas fighting for screen time. If this were real life, Wine wouldn’t have lasted long with someone like Faifa. As an introvert, being constantly pulled into Faifa’s loud, impulsive world would’ve drained him. Eventually, the flashiness would’ve drowned out his own voice. But the chemistry was good.
Po and Sand were the only ones with natural energy, comedic timing, and actual likability. They had more chemistry in their crumbs of screentime than the leads did in the whole show. Sand being paired up with Pond was actually pointless due to their lack of chemistry.
Don’t come at me with, “If you hated it so much, why did you watch it?” Because I damn well wanted to. I gave it a shot. Hoped for something real. Instead? Got whiplash from the mess. This series glorified toxic behavior, gave non-consensual kisses a romantic edit, and let manipulative characters win. The only masterpiece here was “Trial Love.” That OST deserves awards. Don’t tell me I didn’t “get it.” I got it. And it’s not even a 7-star series.
And also the show may have struggled with story and character depth, but on the technical side, it did a decent job. The cinematography looked good, the production quality was clean, and the direction had a few strong moments. The editing and sound design worked well, and the visuals were often engaging. While the plot and emotional arcs didn’t land, the team behind the camera clearly put effort into making it look and sound polished. It had potential and at least from a technical angle, it delivered something watchable.
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