There is a reason this drama is so widely talked about and becoming a hit. It’s bold, emotional, and unforgettable, and it is absolutely worth watching! I didn’t expect much going in, but somewhere along the way, I fell hard!! If you’re even slightly curious, I really recommend watching and letting it draw you in. Go in with an open mind. That initial leap of faith pays off more than you’d expect.
I started Affinity purely because of the hype, the so-called insane chemistry and sheer curiosity about what everyone kept calling a completely nonsensical, ridiculous plot. What surprised me most was how genuinely complex and intriguing the story became as it unfolded. I actually really enjoyed the creative, wild plot!! Yes, the sci-fi elements are wildly over the top at times, unapologetically so, but that’s also what makes it brilliant. It’s set on an alien, Earth-like planet, so it fully embraces the freedom to do whatever it wants, and somehow it works. The world-building is clever, bold, and creative in a way that kept pulling me in deeper. Hats off to the writers and the lead actor and actress as they truly captivated me and pulled it off with the roller coaster of emotions!!
The leads' relationship isn’t built on shallow sexual tension as some media may suggest. It slowly, deliberately grows into something romantic, sweet, and deeply emotional. Watching their bond develop felt incredibly earned. The confession scene, when she finally realizes that he truly loves her, is actually one of the best I’ve seen. It hit hard and is ohhh sooo swoon worthy. The ML starts off as the ultimate toxic, cold, brutal, emotionally shut-down male lead, and through her, he learns what emotions are, what love costs, and what it means to have something to lose.
He really grows and becomes someone who truly respects her, appreciates her, and works together with her and supports her goal, which looking back is what she said she wants in a partner in the earlier episodes!! :')
My only real wish is that Affinity had been a full-length drama with simply more time with the leads. Their love is just so so so magnetic, sweet and sexy!! I would have loved to see even more of their love, their growth, and their life together. I also wish we had more room to explore the brothers’ love story as well. He was starting to grow on me.
Affinity is so unique and creative that it genuinely stays with you. I know this is one I’ll carry in my heart, it stood out from the rest in a way I didn’t expect at all.
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Even the breakup in the middle parts was done beautifully. Painful and so compelling. I could understand both of them completely and why the separation was necessary. The way their conflict evolved from anger, to hatred, to force, and finally to quiet, devastating acceptance felt painfully real. Their last night together was heartbreaking and tender all at once, sad, intimate, and unforgettable.
Their reunion years later was absolutely aching. The actors captured every ounce of longing, regret, guilt, and enduring love. I could feel his heartache, the weight of what he lost and how deeply he still loved her. And it felt so natural how she eventually let him back in, because it was clear she never stopped loving him either. There was no rush, no cheap forgiveness, just emotional honesty.
The ending itself was such a clever twist. I was genuinely worried it might go tragic, but instead it wrapped everything up beautifully with a happy ending they both truly deserved. This was truly an enjoyable and rewarding ride!
I started Affinity purely because of the hype, the so-called insane chemistry and sheer curiosity about what everyone kept calling a completely nonsensical, ridiculous plot. What surprised me most was how genuinely complex and intriguing the story became as it unfolded. I actually really enjoyed the creative, wild plot!! Yes, the sci-fi elements are wildly over the top at times, unapologetically so, but that’s also what makes it brilliant. It’s set on an alien, Earth-like planet, so it fully embraces the freedom to do whatever it wants, and somehow it works. The world-building is clever, bold, and creative in a way that kept pulling me in deeper. Hats off to the writers and the lead actor and actress as they truly captivated me and pulled it off with the roller coaster of emotions!!
The leads' relationship isn’t built on shallow sexual tension as some media may suggest. It slowly, deliberately grows into something romantic, sweet, and deeply emotional. Watching their bond develop felt incredibly earned. The confession scene, when she finally realizes that he truly loves her, is actually one of the best I’ve seen. It hit hard and is ohhh sooo swoon worthy. The ML starts off as the ultimate toxic, cold, brutal, emotionally shut-down male lead, and through her, he learns what emotions are, what love costs, and what it means to have something to lose.
He really grows and becomes someone who truly respects her, appreciates her, and works together with her and supports her goal, which looking back is what she said she wants in a partner in the earlier episodes!! :')
My only real wish is that Affinity had been a full-length drama with simply more time with the leads. Their love is just so so so magnetic, sweet and sexy!! I would have loved to see even more of their love, their growth, and their life together. I also wish we had more room to explore the brothers’ love story as well. He was starting to grow on me.
Affinity is so unique and creative that it genuinely stays with you. I know this is one I’ll carry in my heart, it stood out from the rest in a way I didn’t expect at all.
Light Spoilers below:
Even the breakup in the middle parts was done beautifully. Painful and so compelling. I could understand both of them completely and why the separation was necessary. The way their conflict evolved from anger, to hatred, to force, and finally to quiet, devastating acceptance felt painfully real. Their last night together was heartbreaking and tender all at once, sad, intimate, and unforgettable.
Their reunion years later was absolutely aching. The actors captured every ounce of longing, regret, guilt, and enduring love. I could feel his heartache, the weight of what he lost and how deeply he still loved her. And it felt so natural how she eventually let him back in, because it was clear she never stopped loving him either. There was no rush, no cheap forgiveness, just emotional honesty.
The ending itself was such a clever twist. I was genuinely worried it might go tragic, but instead it wrapped everything up beautifully with a happy ending they both truly deserved. This was truly an enjoyable and rewarding ride!
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