Anais

I wanted to write a quick review because, although I ended up dropping it, it wasn’t due to a lack of quality, it just wasn’t my thing. I watched half of it, and if I had continued, I’m sure it would have turned into an even more melodramatic and tragic story.

The premise centers on a young woman, who fell in love but is forced to marry someone else she doesn’t because of her obligations as she is born in a powerful family and the expectations tied to her name. She has to fulfill her “duties”, and it’s honestly quite difficult to watch such a lively, spirited character lose her freedom and just joy of life in that way. What makes it even more painful is that she’s married off to the best friend of the man she truly loves.

It felt clear where the story was heading, eventually, the former lovers would reconnect in time, she would never truly love her husband, and an affair would complicate everything even further. It’s a very messy, emotionally heavy setup. That said, if you enjoy intense melodrama, this will probably be right up your alley.

In terms of quality, I really liked it. The tribal aesthetic, cultural elements, and outfits were all beautifully done. It felt immersive and thoughtfully crafted, even if the story itself wasn’t for me.