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This review may contain spoilers
Had potential, turned out disappointing
I hesitated to write a review for a while, so I took some time to gather my thoughts.
This series had potential, but for me it ended up disappointing and it wasn’t for the reason some people assume. It’s not about Doha not ending up with the team leader. Honestly, I would’ve been fine even if he ended up with the barista; that wasn’t the main issue.
What bothered me:
A lot of viewers rooted for the best friend early on because he initially came across as a green flag (not everyone, but many did). But his character kept getting worse and worse. I’m used to seeing characters start off red flag and eventually get character development, especially if they’re meant to be the final couple , but this felt like the opposite. I went from “I don’t mind if they end up together” to “I definitely don’t want them together.”
His behavior turned into ragebait at some point. The non consensual kiss already crossed a boundary , if your friend can’t feel safe being vulnerable around you, that’s a problem, then i thought let's ignore that and move on then he became controlling and aggressive: Doha couldn’t talk to a guy without being lectured, and the best friend even punched someone who did nothing wrong and just because he is jealous. Meanwhile, he walked around acting like he was allowed to do whatever he wanted and that's supposed to be romantic.
When Doha asked for space to think, I was ready to like the best friend again if he respected that. But instead he kept pushing. Someone tells you they need space , especially after that kiss and him feeling confused and your response is to pressure them? at somepoint he is just screaming red flag
I didn't bother watching the last 2 eps , there is no way im going to magically like it or root for them.
As for Doha himself… he looked like a grown man but often acts helpless with the mind of a small kid ,i wish he stand up for himself ,this show could have been so much better
This series had potential, but for me it ended up disappointing and it wasn’t for the reason some people assume. It’s not about Doha not ending up with the team leader. Honestly, I would’ve been fine even if he ended up with the barista; that wasn’t the main issue.
What bothered me:
A lot of viewers rooted for the best friend early on because he initially came across as a green flag (not everyone, but many did). But his character kept getting worse and worse. I’m used to seeing characters start off red flag and eventually get character development, especially if they’re meant to be the final couple , but this felt like the opposite. I went from “I don’t mind if they end up together” to “I definitely don’t want them together.”
His behavior turned into ragebait at some point. The non consensual kiss already crossed a boundary , if your friend can’t feel safe being vulnerable around you, that’s a problem, then i thought let's ignore that and move on then he became controlling and aggressive: Doha couldn’t talk to a guy without being lectured, and the best friend even punched someone who did nothing wrong and just because he is jealous. Meanwhile, he walked around acting like he was allowed to do whatever he wanted and that's supposed to be romantic.
When Doha asked for space to think, I was ready to like the best friend again if he respected that. But instead he kept pushing. Someone tells you they need space , especially after that kiss and him feeling confused and your response is to pressure them? at somepoint he is just screaming red flag
I didn't bother watching the last 2 eps , there is no way im going to magically like it or root for them.
As for Doha himself… he looked like a grown man but often acts helpless with the mind of a small kid ,i wish he stand up for himself ,this show could have been so much better
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