Episode 5 Review
Episode 5 marks a turning point for Love Alert — the moment where the story stops feeling light and starts to feel emotionally exhausting.
Jimmy is genuinely in love with Tor, the older brother of his best friend, Tay. That much is clear.
The problem is that Tay cannot trust Jimmy at all. Convinced that Jimmy is only a playboy who will eventually hurt his brother, Tay interferes at every opportunity.
What follows is a chain of misunderstandings that quickly spirals out of control.
Unable to move forward with Tor, Jimmy turns his attention to Fai, a popular figure at university. This choice only complicates things further, as Fai seems to have had feelings for Tay, and before long, Fai and Tay end up together. By this point, the emotional lines are completely tangled, and no one is communicating honestly anymore.
The most painful position in this episode belongs to Tor.
Through no fault of his own, he becomes the target of suspicion, jealousy, and misplaced resentment. From his perspective, it appears as though he is being toyed with — protected without being asked, then hurt without ever being given the truth. The fact that Jimmy’s actions are based on misunderstanding does little to soften the damage.
Jimmy’s love may be real, but his behavior is increasingly difficult to defend. His pride blinds him to the harm he is causing, pushing him dangerously close to becoming an unlikeable character rather than a flawed romantic lead.
For a series that presents itself as a light romantic comedy, Episode 5 feels heavy. The emotional frustration is deliberate, but it lingers long enough that watching becomes tiring rather than amusing.
That said, the casting remains effective.
Kad suits Tor perfectly, conveying quiet hurt and emotional vulnerability.
James also fits Jimmy all too well, portraying arrogance and emotional blindness with uncomfortable accuracy.
At this stage, the story urgently needs a shift. Jimmy needs to confront his own behavior, or Tor needs the chance to speak for himself. Without that correction, the imbalance risks overwhelming the romance entirely.
Jimmy is genuinely in love with Tor, the older brother of his best friend, Tay. That much is clear.
The problem is that Tay cannot trust Jimmy at all. Convinced that Jimmy is only a playboy who will eventually hurt his brother, Tay interferes at every opportunity.
What follows is a chain of misunderstandings that quickly spirals out of control.
Unable to move forward with Tor, Jimmy turns his attention to Fai, a popular figure at university. This choice only complicates things further, as Fai seems to have had feelings for Tay, and before long, Fai and Tay end up together. By this point, the emotional lines are completely tangled, and no one is communicating honestly anymore.
The most painful position in this episode belongs to Tor.
Through no fault of his own, he becomes the target of suspicion, jealousy, and misplaced resentment. From his perspective, it appears as though he is being toyed with — protected without being asked, then hurt without ever being given the truth. The fact that Jimmy’s actions are based on misunderstanding does little to soften the damage.
Jimmy’s love may be real, but his behavior is increasingly difficult to defend. His pride blinds him to the harm he is causing, pushing him dangerously close to becoming an unlikeable character rather than a flawed romantic lead.
For a series that presents itself as a light romantic comedy, Episode 5 feels heavy. The emotional frustration is deliberate, but it lingers long enough that watching becomes tiring rather than amusing.
That said, the casting remains effective.
Kad suits Tor perfectly, conveying quiet hurt and emotional vulnerability.
James also fits Jimmy all too well, portraying arrogance and emotional blindness with uncomfortable accuracy.
At this stage, the story urgently needs a shift. Jimmy needs to confront his own behavior, or Tor needs the chance to speak for himself. Without that correction, the imbalance risks overwhelming the romance entirely.
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