Forever confused by how much I liked this.
Ever since the release of this series, I've seen so many videos of Johan-North and Hill-Easter. With Part 2 about to be completed, I finally decided to check it out for myself. Surprisingly, I fell in love with it – even if, in some ways, I was also disappointed.
Plot-wise, the story is quite straightforward. It revolves around two couples who meet in university, showing their journey as they fall in love, discover themselves and resolve unfinished businesses. The romance is at the centre of the story, executed in various ways that left me feeling both in pieces and very underwhelmed, with just enough drama woven in to keep things interesting.
Regarding the characters, I have some thoughts. I've seen Earth deliver impressive performances in roles from Love by Chance, Until We Meet Again, and My Only 12%, so I was excited to see him again. However, his performance and Pond’s fell a little bit flat. I so confused as to why their characters came off so one-dimensional – between Ter and Hill, I struggled to identify which one had less personality.
By the end, I wished I could have liked Hill and Ter a bit more since they are the first couple and central to the overall story. Unfortunately, that just didn't happen for me. I know that Earth and Pond are talented actors, so I truly blame the script – it really didn't do them any favours this time.
On the other hand, Johan and North are, to me, the reason this series has received such high ratings. Their storyline is genuinely enjoyable. While their love story might be cliché and entirely predictable, it was a joy to watch them come together. Bas and Maxky delivered strong performances, with North being the kind of friend we all wish to have in our lives, and Johan representing the incredibly unrealistic fantasy boyfriend we dream of finding – honestly, I was so done with this man while being simultaneously in love with him, that it drove a bit mad.
Lastly, another highlight for me was the various friendships depicted in the series between the chaotic juniors and the charismatic seniors. Both groups had their own dynamics, but both were rooted in loyalty and strong bonds. It was heartwarming to see.
Overall, despite some issues, I really enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to watching Part 2!
Plot-wise, the story is quite straightforward. It revolves around two couples who meet in university, showing their journey as they fall in love, discover themselves and resolve unfinished businesses. The romance is at the centre of the story, executed in various ways that left me feeling both in pieces and very underwhelmed, with just enough drama woven in to keep things interesting.
Regarding the characters, I have some thoughts. I've seen Earth deliver impressive performances in roles from Love by Chance, Until We Meet Again, and My Only 12%, so I was excited to see him again. However, his performance and Pond’s fell a little bit flat. I so confused as to why their characters came off so one-dimensional – between Ter and Hill, I struggled to identify which one had less personality.
By the end, I wished I could have liked Hill and Ter a bit more since they are the first couple and central to the overall story. Unfortunately, that just didn't happen for me. I know that Earth and Pond are talented actors, so I truly blame the script – it really didn't do them any favours this time.
On the other hand, Johan and North are, to me, the reason this series has received such high ratings. Their storyline is genuinely enjoyable. While their love story might be cliché and entirely predictable, it was a joy to watch them come together. Bas and Maxky delivered strong performances, with North being the kind of friend we all wish to have in our lives, and Johan representing the incredibly unrealistic fantasy boyfriend we dream of finding – honestly, I was so done with this man while being simultaneously in love with him, that it drove a bit mad.
Lastly, another highlight for me was the various friendships depicted in the series between the chaotic juniors and the charismatic seniors. Both groups had their own dynamics, but both were rooted in loyalty and strong bonds. It was heartwarming to see.
Overall, despite some issues, I really enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to watching Part 2!
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