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A Slow Fall from Grace with Every Episode
Something in the Rain begins with promise—subtle cinematography, soft emotional tones, and the setup of a mature romance. But what could have been a thoughtful love story quickly turns into a frustrating and painfully repetitive experience.
The biggest issue is the storytelling. The plot drags unnecessarily, with little to no real progression. Scenes repeat the same emotional beats again and again. Conflict is introduced but never meaningfully resolved. By the time the drama reaches the halfway mark, it feels like the story is just going in circles, testing the viewer’s patience rather than building toward anything.
The female lead is one of the most frustrating characters in recent drama history. No matter how much the male lead supports her, she constantly gives in to her overbearing mother. She goes on blind dates just to please her, makes decisions that betray her partner, and in the end, even returns to her ex-boyfriend—all to satisfy her family's expectations. It's exhausting to watch her deny her own happiness episode after episode.
The male lead, on the other hand, is written with depth, patience, and quiet strength. He gives his full support to the FL, only to be pushed away again and again. His loyalty is admirable, but it becomes painful to watch, especially when the story offers him no real growth or closure. After everything he endures, the ending just hands out a rushed reconciliation in the final five minutes, without any explanation or emotional weight. It’s as if none of the tension or heartbreak mattered.
The OST, while soothing at first, becomes a source of irritation. The same track plays again and again—sometimes multiple times within a single episode—making emotional scenes feel forced and overly dramatic. Instead of enhancing the mood, it drains it.
This drama could have explored societal pressure, family expectations, and emotional healing with maturity. Instead, it delivers a confusing, dragged-out relationship where one character does all the giving and the other never truly grows.
If you're looking for real romance development or emotional satisfaction, Something in the Rain is not it. It’s a drama that looks elegant on the outside but is hollow and repetitive within.
The biggest issue is the storytelling. The plot drags unnecessarily, with little to no real progression. Scenes repeat the same emotional beats again and again. Conflict is introduced but never meaningfully resolved. By the time the drama reaches the halfway mark, it feels like the story is just going in circles, testing the viewer’s patience rather than building toward anything.
The female lead is one of the most frustrating characters in recent drama history. No matter how much the male lead supports her, she constantly gives in to her overbearing mother. She goes on blind dates just to please her, makes decisions that betray her partner, and in the end, even returns to her ex-boyfriend—all to satisfy her family's expectations. It's exhausting to watch her deny her own happiness episode after episode.
The male lead, on the other hand, is written with depth, patience, and quiet strength. He gives his full support to the FL, only to be pushed away again and again. His loyalty is admirable, but it becomes painful to watch, especially when the story offers him no real growth or closure. After everything he endures, the ending just hands out a rushed reconciliation in the final five minutes, without any explanation or emotional weight. It’s as if none of the tension or heartbreak mattered.
The OST, while soothing at first, becomes a source of irritation. The same track plays again and again—sometimes multiple times within a single episode—making emotional scenes feel forced and overly dramatic. Instead of enhancing the mood, it drains it.
This drama could have explored societal pressure, family expectations, and emotional healing with maturity. Instead, it delivers a confusing, dragged-out relationship where one character does all the giving and the other never truly grows.
If you're looking for real romance development or emotional satisfaction, Something in the Rain is not it. It’s a drama that looks elegant on the outside but is hollow and repetitive within.
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