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A delight!
What an absolute joy watching this little series was!
I went into watching this with no particular expectations and found myself very pleasantly surprised at how much I ended up liking this show.
Sure, it didn't revolutionise the genre or explore any particularly serious topics, but for a simple romantic drama veering into rom-com territory, it well exceeded expectations.
The story is simple but very well-paced, the performances and cinematography are excellent, and the writing is absolutely perfect. The dialogue is realistic but fun, and the humour is spot-on - I found myself chuckling heartily (and sometimes choking on my own mirth) more than once per episode.
The show also handles its climactic conflict a lot more subtly and skillfully than many others of the genre. No grand dramatics or misunderstandings, just somewhat flawed characters with differing viewpoints. I enjoyed it a lot!
The only "criticism" I can think to make is that the final NC scene felt a bit too drawn out for my taste.
However since that is very much a matter of opinion and the show is overall fantastic at portraying intimacy and physical affection, I don't consider this a major draw-back in any way.
All in all, this story feels like a fresh take on well-established tropes with a cast of highly likeable characters, solid writing, and a delightful sort of self-aware charm that elevates it above many other productions. If you're into rom-coms or just looking for a light, binge-able drama then Ballboy Tactics is the show for you!
I went into watching this with no particular expectations and found myself very pleasantly surprised at how much I ended up liking this show.
Sure, it didn't revolutionise the genre or explore any particularly serious topics, but for a simple romantic drama veering into rom-com territory, it well exceeded expectations.
The story is simple but very well-paced, the performances and cinematography are excellent, and the writing is absolutely perfect. The dialogue is realistic but fun, and the humour is spot-on - I found myself chuckling heartily (and sometimes choking on my own mirth) more than once per episode.
The show also handles its climactic conflict a lot more subtly and skillfully than many others of the genre. No grand dramatics or misunderstandings, just somewhat flawed characters with differing viewpoints. I enjoyed it a lot!
The only "criticism" I can think to make is that the final NC scene felt a bit too drawn out for my taste.
However since that is very much a matter of opinion and the show is overall fantastic at portraying intimacy and physical affection, I don't consider this a major draw-back in any way.
All in all, this story feels like a fresh take on well-established tropes with a cast of highly likeable characters, solid writing, and a delightful sort of self-aware charm that elevates it above many other productions. If you're into rom-coms or just looking for a light, binge-able drama then Ballboy Tactics is the show for you!
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