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A Boring Experience with Lackluster Characters and Romance
I’m disappointed in this show. I was hyped to watch it after seeing an edit, but in the end I found it to be extremely boring and a waste of time. (Shortened version of this review: Don’t even bother with this, way better dramas out there)
Now what I don’t understand is how someone can finally make it as a scriptwriter, producer, or director, earn enough money to create a drama and finally make a name for themselves, then end up producing the most boring and useless drama known to man. The world is full of possibilities and unique plot lines you can make, but they didn’t even try. Personally, I’d be bored writing Cosmetic Playlover.
I ended up skipping through a lot of it because 90% of it was useless workplace drama or filler. After the third work dilemma, I couldn’t be bothered to care anymore. They kept adding characters who brought little originality or depth to the story. Most of them were introduced in a “mysterious” way, only to find out they didn’t contribute to the actual plot nor were anything special. The jig was up after the first two.
The romance was OK; there wasn’t much chemistry, and I didn’t like how rushed it felt. I was expecting a hot and heavy enemies-to-lovers storyline, but they failed miserably in the execution, if that was even their intent. I’ve seen every trope in this drama countless times, but I blame the 200+ dramas I’ve watched for that, making it hard to find dramas without the same reused plot and tropes. But gosh could they have done anything to make me want to actually watch the show or feel any emotions? Where are the butterflies!? I want to feel something! *SMALL SPOILER?/Trigger warning* Lastly, I want to mention how borderline SA’d the main lead was at times, even by the main character. They kept putting Natsume in uncomfortable positions which made me a tad uncomfortable too and only worsened the chemistry.
Despite all this ranting about how terrible it was, I’ll try to highlight some positives. I really liked episodes 3 and 4 after the horrendous first couple of episodes, but I'd watch the previews of the next episodes after those and I wasn't excited to move onto the next. Sorry I got ahead of myself, I’m supposed to focus on the good…. I liked Atsushi, as he was the most interesting of the side characters, he at least brought SOMETHING to the table and kept me interested. That's pretty much it.
Overall, this drama was not worth it unless you're in the mood for useless characters and a plot that goes in circles. Maybe if you like cheap workplace romances that heavily focus on the work aspect, you might enjoy it. Still, the romance felt rushed even for that in my opinion.
Now what I don’t understand is how someone can finally make it as a scriptwriter, producer, or director, earn enough money to create a drama and finally make a name for themselves, then end up producing the most boring and useless drama known to man. The world is full of possibilities and unique plot lines you can make, but they didn’t even try. Personally, I’d be bored writing Cosmetic Playlover.
I ended up skipping through a lot of it because 90% of it was useless workplace drama or filler. After the third work dilemma, I couldn’t be bothered to care anymore. They kept adding characters who brought little originality or depth to the story. Most of them were introduced in a “mysterious” way, only to find out they didn’t contribute to the actual plot nor were anything special. The jig was up after the first two.
The romance was OK; there wasn’t much chemistry, and I didn’t like how rushed it felt. I was expecting a hot and heavy enemies-to-lovers storyline, but they failed miserably in the execution, if that was even their intent. I’ve seen every trope in this drama countless times, but I blame the 200+ dramas I’ve watched for that, making it hard to find dramas without the same reused plot and tropes. But gosh could they have done anything to make me want to actually watch the show or feel any emotions? Where are the butterflies!? I want to feel something! *SMALL SPOILER?/Trigger warning* Lastly, I want to mention how borderline SA’d the main lead was at times, even by the main character. They kept putting Natsume in uncomfortable positions which made me a tad uncomfortable too and only worsened the chemistry.
Despite all this ranting about how terrible it was, I’ll try to highlight some positives. I really liked episodes 3 and 4 after the horrendous first couple of episodes, but I'd watch the previews of the next episodes after those and I wasn't excited to move onto the next. Sorry I got ahead of myself, I’m supposed to focus on the good…. I liked Atsushi, as he was the most interesting of the side characters, he at least brought SOMETHING to the table and kept me interested. That's pretty much it.
Overall, this drama was not worth it unless you're in the mood for useless characters and a plot that goes in circles. Maybe if you like cheap workplace romances that heavily focus on the work aspect, you might enjoy it. Still, the romance felt rushed even for that in my opinion.
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