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Spoiler-heavy safety review from PTSD perspective
I’m reviewing this as a survivor, as a queer, and as someone who loves fluffy escapism. My first point is for survivors of violence: this drama contains triggers for bullying, domestic violence (paternal), and homophobia. It’s not suitable as a source of safe, fluffy escapism.
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The romantic leads are prone to the “bad communication”, “carrying the weight of the world”, and “noble idiot” tropes. Otherwise both are green flag characters. They, outside of the tropes mentioned, treat one another well, being affectionate, forgiving, and respectful. The chemistry is nice, and both actors are skilled. It’s beside the point, but both are absolutely gorgeous too. They get a happy ending.
The two other principal characters are the villains. They are the source of the triggers. One is the coach’s son, who is homophobic and a bully. He bullies one lead, and blackmails the other. His conduct probably stems of the violent abuse, corruption, and bullying of his father. The son partially redeems himself by confessing his own part, but the father just gets exposed before the press, so any justice for him is implied, rather than explicit. I found it satisfying that it was his son who outed his vileness though. This leads me to hope that the son alienates his father.
As someone in treatment for lifelong PTSD it took me a long time to work my way through this series, and I do not recommend it for those with unresolved or relevant trauma.
Otherwise, this is the highest quality vertical short series I’ve seen. For those without trauma sensitivity I recommend it.
Offences depicted:
Assault with a weapon.
Blackmail.
Intimidation.
Hate speech.
Shoving.
Deceit.
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The romantic leads are prone to the “bad communication”, “carrying the weight of the world”, and “noble idiot” tropes. Otherwise both are green flag characters. They, outside of the tropes mentioned, treat one another well, being affectionate, forgiving, and respectful. The chemistry is nice, and both actors are skilled. It’s beside the point, but both are absolutely gorgeous too. They get a happy ending.
The two other principal characters are the villains. They are the source of the triggers. One is the coach’s son, who is homophobic and a bully. He bullies one lead, and blackmails the other. His conduct probably stems of the violent abuse, corruption, and bullying of his father. The son partially redeems himself by confessing his own part, but the father just gets exposed before the press, so any justice for him is implied, rather than explicit. I found it satisfying that it was his son who outed his vileness though. This leads me to hope that the son alienates his father.
As someone in treatment for lifelong PTSD it took me a long time to work my way through this series, and I do not recommend it for those with unresolved or relevant trauma.
Otherwise, this is the highest quality vertical short series I’ve seen. For those without trauma sensitivity I recommend it.
Offences depicted:
Assault with a weapon.
Blackmail.
Intimidation.
Hate speech.
Shoving.
Deceit.
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