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Passive Aggressive Racism... it deserves a better ending...
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***This review is based on my personal feelings and opinion.***
'When The Phone Rings' starts off strong with a gripping story, excellent twists and turns, and amazing performances by most of the cast. The characters are well-developed, the main leads had great chemistry, and the pacing keeps viewers engaged. But all of that is completely ruined by the disaster that is the last half of the final episode.
However, the final episode is a major letdown. The male lead's abrupt decision to abandon the female lead feels completely out of character, as if the writers forced in a shocking twist without any logical buildup. His motivations are unclear, contradicting everything the show established about his personality and his regret towards his relationship with the female lead. It's lazy, inconsistent storytelling that feels like it was thrown together at the last minute.
Additionally, the depiction of the Aragan rebels is troubling. While the show doesn't explicitly feature Arabs, but the rebels' appearance and actions bear a strong resemblance to Hamas. On top of that, they conveniently only kidnap white people, which adds an uncomfortable racial dynamic that feels completely unnecessary, its not just bad writing - it's irresponsible.
What should have been a satisfying conclusion turns into a frustrating mess. This unfortunate choice undermines the series' credibility and leaves a problematic final impression.
*A great show that deserved a much better ending. Instead, we got this train wreck.*
***This review is based on my personal feelings and opinion.***
'When The Phone Rings' starts off strong with a gripping story, excellent twists and turns, and amazing performances by most of the cast. The characters are well-developed, the main leads had great chemistry, and the pacing keeps viewers engaged. But all of that is completely ruined by the disaster that is the last half of the final episode.
However, the final episode is a major letdown. The male lead's abrupt decision to abandon the female lead feels completely out of character, as if the writers forced in a shocking twist without any logical buildup. His motivations are unclear, contradicting everything the show established about his personality and his regret towards his relationship with the female lead. It's lazy, inconsistent storytelling that feels like it was thrown together at the last minute.
Additionally, the depiction of the Aragan rebels is troubling. While the show doesn't explicitly feature Arabs, but the rebels' appearance and actions bear a strong resemblance to Hamas. On top of that, they conveniently only kidnap white people, which adds an uncomfortable racial dynamic that feels completely unnecessary, its not just bad writing - it's irresponsible.
What should have been a satisfying conclusion turns into a frustrating mess. This unfortunate choice undermines the series' credibility and leaves a problematic final impression.
*A great show that deserved a much better ending. Instead, we got this train wreck.*
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