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Somewhere Somehow: A love letter to WLWs
Somewhere Somehow is a A Wonderful Love Letter to WLWs. 👩‍❤️‍👩 It’s a love letter to every girl who’s ever loved another girl quietly, clumsily, but sincerely. It celebrates growth, communication, and the courage to love openly.
1. 👩‍🦰 Characters
Pheem’s childhood was shaped by emotional inconsistency, a father who loved her, but was often absent and emotionally unavailable. That lack of warmth left her with a deep-seated fear of abandonment, always afraid that love could disappear at any moment. She grew up seeking reassurance, holding tightly to the people who made her feel seen. Kie became her safe base, her emotional anchor which explains Pheem’s territorial jealousy and tendency to panic at the slightest distance. Psychologically, she represents an insecure-anxious attachment style: loving intensely, but fearing loss just as deeply.
Meanwhile, Kie’s “tight-lipped” nature reflects an avoidant attachment style. She struggles to name or express emotions, often choosing silence or logic as a shield against vulnerability. Confrontation feels unsafe to her, so she withdraws instead. But as she matures, Kie learns that love isn’t maintained through control or restraint, it’s sustained through communication. By adulthood, she begins to express herself more openly, learning that putting emotions into words is an act of courage, not weakness.
What makes their journey so moving is how both arcs evolve alongside Pheem’s father’s redemption. Uncle Poj’s transformation from control to compassion, from authority to apology, provides the emotional closure Pheem needed. His ability to finally acknowledge her pain helps her rewire the same attachment wounds his distance created.
By the time we reach adulthood, both women have healed in different but parallel ways. Pheem no longer loves from fear, and Kie no longer hides behind silence. Their relationship becomes what healthy love should be: honest, secure, and free.
Pock continues to be the unsung hero of this series. ❤️ She’s that friend who stays through the worst of it, the one who grounds the story in something deeper than romance. The way she helped Pheem understand Kie’s sincerity, and how Kie thanked her for all those years of quiet support, was just beautiful. Their friendship reminded me that love isn’t always romantic, sometimes it’s simply choosing to stay. She provided the social stability both Kie and Pheem lack. Her presence literally keeps both of them emotionally stable through breakups and reconciliations.
2. ✍️ Writing & Storytelling
The series perfectly captured each stage of life, the jealousy and awkwardness of school years, the messy communication of university, and the maturity of adulthood. The shrine scene? Adorable. The awkward tension before their first kiss? True to life. Even Pheem’s dad’s redemption was justified, rooted in love, not guilt. Unlike many romantic dramas, SWSH shows feminine emotion not as chaos but as complexity. Kie’s restraint is as valid as Pheem’s intensity. Their conflict resolution emphasizes empathy and accountability, not control. Their relationship, once insecure, becomes securely attached.
3. 🎶Production, Music & Editing
Every episode ran over an hour, yet it never felt long. The pacing was thoughtful, every beat had meaning. The editing truly deserves recognition for how seamlessly it connected their school years to their adult lives, especially, Episodes 9 and 11, stood out for me on how they mirrored the past and present. Like memories resurfacing. I especially loved how they reused the same song from their school days; it instantly brought back all those early emotions. It’s like time didn’t erase their connection, even after seven years apart, that familiar melody made it feel like nothing had really changed between them. I love how they used the OSTs to reflect of them “healing”, it’s like revisiting a memory under safe, new conditions so it becomes integrated instead of painful. The show’s visuals from the comic-style openings to the color grading are great too.
4. 🎬 FayMay’s Acting & Chemistry
Fay and May absolutely carried this series with their emotional range. What impressed me most was how distinctly they portrayed young Kie and Pheem compared to their adult selves, the shift was so convincing. You could see the difference in everything: their smiles, gestures, even their tone of voice. It genuinely felt like watching the same people grow up in real time. Fay and May were made for this. Their chemistry was so natural that you often forgot you were watching a show. The humor, the angst, the comfort, all of it felt alive. That argument & breakup scene scene in Kie’s room and argument in Japan (Episode 10), easily one of their best performances.
5. ✨ Lessons & Themes
Communication, family, friendship, consent, and growth lie at the heart of this series. Kie’s constant respect for Pheem’s boundaries showed what safe, healthy love truly looks like.
Overall: It’s colorful, funny, and unapologetically sapphic. When the credits rolled, it felt like saying goodbye to a part of my younger self, the one who once longed to see this kind of love
So thank you, Somewhere Somehow. For the laughs, the tears, the healing, and the love. This series isn’t just good, it’s a gift. 💖
1. 👩‍🦰 Characters
Pheem’s childhood was shaped by emotional inconsistency, a father who loved her, but was often absent and emotionally unavailable. That lack of warmth left her with a deep-seated fear of abandonment, always afraid that love could disappear at any moment. She grew up seeking reassurance, holding tightly to the people who made her feel seen. Kie became her safe base, her emotional anchor which explains Pheem’s territorial jealousy and tendency to panic at the slightest distance. Psychologically, she represents an insecure-anxious attachment style: loving intensely, but fearing loss just as deeply.
Meanwhile, Kie’s “tight-lipped” nature reflects an avoidant attachment style. She struggles to name or express emotions, often choosing silence or logic as a shield against vulnerability. Confrontation feels unsafe to her, so she withdraws instead. But as she matures, Kie learns that love isn’t maintained through control or restraint, it’s sustained through communication. By adulthood, she begins to express herself more openly, learning that putting emotions into words is an act of courage, not weakness.
What makes their journey so moving is how both arcs evolve alongside Pheem’s father’s redemption. Uncle Poj’s transformation from control to compassion, from authority to apology, provides the emotional closure Pheem needed. His ability to finally acknowledge her pain helps her rewire the same attachment wounds his distance created.
By the time we reach adulthood, both women have healed in different but parallel ways. Pheem no longer loves from fear, and Kie no longer hides behind silence. Their relationship becomes what healthy love should be: honest, secure, and free.
Pock continues to be the unsung hero of this series. ❤️ She’s that friend who stays through the worst of it, the one who grounds the story in something deeper than romance. The way she helped Pheem understand Kie’s sincerity, and how Kie thanked her for all those years of quiet support, was just beautiful. Their friendship reminded me that love isn’t always romantic, sometimes it’s simply choosing to stay. She provided the social stability both Kie and Pheem lack. Her presence literally keeps both of them emotionally stable through breakups and reconciliations.
2. ✍️ Writing & Storytelling
The series perfectly captured each stage of life, the jealousy and awkwardness of school years, the messy communication of university, and the maturity of adulthood. The shrine scene? Adorable. The awkward tension before their first kiss? True to life. Even Pheem’s dad’s redemption was justified, rooted in love, not guilt. Unlike many romantic dramas, SWSH shows feminine emotion not as chaos but as complexity. Kie’s restraint is as valid as Pheem’s intensity. Their conflict resolution emphasizes empathy and accountability, not control. Their relationship, once insecure, becomes securely attached.
3. 🎶Production, Music & Editing
Every episode ran over an hour, yet it never felt long. The pacing was thoughtful, every beat had meaning. The editing truly deserves recognition for how seamlessly it connected their school years to their adult lives, especially, Episodes 9 and 11, stood out for me on how they mirrored the past and present. Like memories resurfacing. I especially loved how they reused the same song from their school days; it instantly brought back all those early emotions. It’s like time didn’t erase their connection, even after seven years apart, that familiar melody made it feel like nothing had really changed between them. I love how they used the OSTs to reflect of them “healing”, it’s like revisiting a memory under safe, new conditions so it becomes integrated instead of painful. The show’s visuals from the comic-style openings to the color grading are great too.
4. 🎬 FayMay’s Acting & Chemistry
Fay and May absolutely carried this series with their emotional range. What impressed me most was how distinctly they portrayed young Kie and Pheem compared to their adult selves, the shift was so convincing. You could see the difference in everything: their smiles, gestures, even their tone of voice. It genuinely felt like watching the same people grow up in real time. Fay and May were made for this. Their chemistry was so natural that you often forgot you were watching a show. The humor, the angst, the comfort, all of it felt alive. That argument & breakup scene scene in Kie’s room and argument in Japan (Episode 10), easily one of their best performances.
5. ✨ Lessons & Themes
Communication, family, friendship, consent, and growth lie at the heart of this series. Kie’s constant respect for Pheem’s boundaries showed what safe, healthy love truly looks like.
Overall: It’s colorful, funny, and unapologetically sapphic. When the credits rolled, it felt like saying goodbye to a part of my younger self, the one who once longed to see this kind of love
So thank you, Somewhere Somehow. For the laughs, the tears, the healing, and the love. This series isn’t just good, it’s a gift. 💖
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