The Series That Couldn't Land a Punch
I didn’t like the way Knockout started. It failed to grab my attention right away and lacked a clear direction. The plot felt aimless, which made it hard to get invested from the beginning.
The main couple, Keen and Than, got together way too quickly. There was no real build-up or tension, so I found it hard to care about their relationship. Keen's debt storyline also felt off—Than clears Keen’s debt after knowing him for only a few days, which didn’t seem believable. Then, the boxing match plot quickly became repetitive. Than would fight, whether he won or lost, get hurt, and then Keen would get physical with him. This cycle repeated over and over, making the story predictable and, frankly, annoying. One of the most frustrating parts was when Keen organizes a boxing match on his home turf. There’s some jealousy thrown in, but it didn’t land the way it should have. As for the second couple, they had slightly better chemistry, but overall, both couples felt overly sexualized, which completely overshadowed any emotional depth. The final straw for me was when Keen’s boyfriend was poisoned, and that’s when I decided to stop watching. The series just seemed to be heading downhill, and I wasn’t sticking around for the ride.
There was also something missing from the show—it felt like there was no real antagonist or villain to push the plot forward. Without a strong opposing force, the stakes never felt high enough, and the show lacked the tension and excitement I was hoping for. The lack of direction and a clear villain left the entire show feeling flat.
The music was forgettable, mediocre at best. Keen’s acting was painful at times, especially when his voice would shoot up an octave, making it all the more cringey. The other actors were just as average, with no one standing out. With better direction or some proper acting workshops, maybe it could have been better, but as it is, it’s hard to take seriously.
I don’t recommend this at all unless you’re into wasting your time on poorly written, badly acted, and directionless shows. The only real tea here is how this series fails to deliver on every level.
The main couple, Keen and Than, got together way too quickly. There was no real build-up or tension, so I found it hard to care about their relationship. Keen's debt storyline also felt off—Than clears Keen’s debt after knowing him for only a few days, which didn’t seem believable. Then, the boxing match plot quickly became repetitive. Than would fight, whether he won or lost, get hurt, and then Keen would get physical with him. This cycle repeated over and over, making the story predictable and, frankly, annoying. One of the most frustrating parts was when Keen organizes a boxing match on his home turf. There’s some jealousy thrown in, but it didn’t land the way it should have. As for the second couple, they had slightly better chemistry, but overall, both couples felt overly sexualized, which completely overshadowed any emotional depth. The final straw for me was when Keen’s boyfriend was poisoned, and that’s when I decided to stop watching. The series just seemed to be heading downhill, and I wasn’t sticking around for the ride.
There was also something missing from the show—it felt like there was no real antagonist or villain to push the plot forward. Without a strong opposing force, the stakes never felt high enough, and the show lacked the tension and excitement I was hoping for. The lack of direction and a clear villain left the entire show feeling flat.
The music was forgettable, mediocre at best. Keen’s acting was painful at times, especially when his voice would shoot up an octave, making it all the more cringey. The other actors were just as average, with no one standing out. With better direction or some proper acting workshops, maybe it could have been better, but as it is, it’s hard to take seriously.
I don’t recommend this at all unless you’re into wasting your time on poorly written, badly acted, and directionless shows. The only real tea here is how this series fails to deliver on every level.
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