I don’t care what ZLH said about sea people. I am seeing people use that as an excuse to talk shit about POJ. All I care about is that these people should not make Tian Xiwei suffer because of him. My girl deserves this breakthrough.
Speed and Love is an okay drama overall, but it has several problematic themes, especially in how it portrays romance and parental figures. My biggest issue is the central love story. I find it hard to believe that a girl could develop such deep, life-defining love for a boy she grew up with from childhood, even before her teenage years. This is someone she once called “brother,” not by blood but by upbringing, yet she allows her entire future to revolve around him. That level of emotional dependence feels unrealistic.
More troubling is how the female lead makes major life decisions purely because of this relationship. She turns down strong educational opportunities, studying in Canada or attending a reputable university in China, and instead goes to Thailand to find him and stay. Not to pursue her own goals or even to reconnect with her father who lives there, but solely because of him. For a young adult barely out of her teens, this sends a dangerous message. Building your future around a boy who has not demonstrated long term responsibility or sacrifice is not romantic; it’s irresponsible and reckless.
The drama also unfairly frames the mother as the primary “problem.” Yes, she is strict and remarried, but she is the parent who consistently prioritizes stability, education, and her daughter’s future. Meanwhile, the father is portrayed as the more likable parent despite being an irresponsible drunk. Even though her mother remained present after the divorce and carries the burden of raising the child. Yet the narrative still paints the father as “cool” and the mother as controlling. This double standard is frustrating and deeply unfair.
The later reveal about the mother’s terminal illness only reinforces how misplaced the blame is. While the daughter was busy making life altering decisions based on a man, she wasn’t there to support her mother during a critical period, something the story glosses over for the sake of romance. I know the excuse is that the mum did not tell her and she went to stay with her mum when she found out. Still…
Overall, Speed and Love has emotional moments and visual appeal, but its storytelling often sacrifices realism and responsibility for drama. It’s watchable, but ultimately flawed.
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More troubling is how the female lead makes major life decisions purely because of this relationship. She turns down strong educational opportunities, studying in Canada or attending a reputable university in China, and instead goes to Thailand to find him and stay. Not to pursue her own goals or even to reconnect with her father who lives there, but solely because of him. For a young adult barely out of her teens, this sends a dangerous message. Building your future around a boy who has not demonstrated long term responsibility or sacrifice is not romantic; it’s irresponsible and reckless.
The drama also unfairly frames the mother as the primary “problem.” Yes, she is strict and remarried, but she is the parent who consistently prioritizes stability, education, and her daughter’s future. Meanwhile, the father is portrayed as the more likable parent despite being an irresponsible drunk. Even though her mother remained present after the divorce and carries the burden of raising the child. Yet the narrative still paints the father as “cool” and the mother as controlling. This double standard is frustrating and deeply unfair.
The later reveal about the mother’s terminal illness only reinforces how misplaced the blame is. While the daughter was busy making life altering decisions based on a man, she wasn’t there to support her mother during a critical period, something the story glosses over for the sake of romance. I know the excuse is that the mum did not tell her and she went to stay with her mum when she found out. Still…
Overall, Speed and Love has emotional moments and visual appeal, but its storytelling often sacrifices realism and responsibility for drama. It’s watchable, but ultimately flawed.
Rating 6.5