One can only wonder about the high rating
Things I liked1 The premise or what I thought would be the premise. They didn't try too hard to make it work, did they? I can't fathom how this drama has such a high score. I'm probably missing something but I can't imagine what.
2 The ML. I'll have to split this between the actor and the character. The actor wasn't that bad. Yes, he didn't have a lot to base his acting, but he is handsome, even though in a classical way, and I want to believe that if the script was better he'd be better. I may be wrong though. That said, he's so handsome, it's easy to see why he got the role. Even if I don't like that kind of beauty it'd be hypocritical to not notice how handsome he is. And I want handsome ML in my rom coms.
Things I disliked
1 The script and the fact that the characters were never three dimensional. They are all like cardboard characters and unfortunately the actors don't have much to work with and not enough talent to work with the little they have.
2 The friends and the secondary cast. No one stood out for me and I had no one to root for.
3 The ML. I'll have to split this between the actor and the character. The character was so so and he had some questionable lines that made me cringe. He wasn't what I calla green flag. Not a red one either but in any case he wasn't what I want in a rom com.
4 Lack of chemistry between the leads. I didn't see any, although one or two kisses weren't that bad.
Things I hated
1 The FL. I just don't get it. Is she supposed to be smart? Because I didn't see that. I saw a stupid teenager who thought she was beautiful and smart and walked around with this belief written allover her face. I'll be honest, I think she's a terrible terrible actress. Add to it that I don't find her beautiful at all and you have me perplexed about why she was cast as the ML. What I get from her is the vibe: I'm beautiful and don't need anything else to get on in life. Not only the character but also he actress. I feel like the actress knows she's beautiful and acts like she's the princess everyone has to bow to. Like she knew she acted and never immersed herself into the character. Sorry if I'm mistaken, this is what she projected for me. The character wasn't special either. She was supposedly smart but she never really showed that.
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Just didn't care for any of the stories
This will be one of my short reviews. I realize that it's a waste of time to try to give all the reasons I didn't like something, so I prefer to focus on what I like and write long reviews for the dramas I loved. So from now on anything that gets less than a 7 gets a short review.I love The FL. She's great in so many dramas and I liked her as well. I just didn't care about the way the director saw her. Like he took out her personality and replaced her with a robot.
The ML was a mediocre actor at best and didn't get his character at all. No idea if he has better dramas and I don't care to look them up.
Too many stories and after a while you stop caring.
Not real passion about football has been shown and as someone who watched football since I was 10, I don't get it. If you have a football based script, show some passion at least.
Lack of chemistry. I think eve stones would have more chemistry and I blame the ML and the director.
Verdict: A failure for so many reasons and it's a shame since the plot and the FL would have me excited.
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Toxic, boring, abhorrent.
Things I loved1 Nothing. Just to be clear.
Things I disliked
1 The premise. It could be fun and relatable if they had treat it as a rom com. They treated it as a real issue and they managed to offend any decent human being out there. Shame on them for shaming people with a health issue as gaining weight.
Things I hated
1 The way hey made this into a serious drama. What is wrong with everyone involved in this mess? I started thinking it would be fun and lighthearted and it turned out a shame game.
2 The FL. This was my last attempt to like this actress. She ruins everything she's in for me. At first, I thought she'd be one of my favorites but she manages to make me hate each of the characters she plays and she drags with her her male costars. She exudes arrogance, she's terrible at comedy and she makes me depressed. Awful actress.
3 The second couple. I think there was only one other drama then I Married an Antifan or something that had a toxic second couple I hated. Now this one is at the podium as well. Not once ounce of remorse from those two execrable human beings. What kind of story is this where the mean people win?
4 The plot. it was beyond stupid. The family plot, the rich hidden hero plot. Everything was atrocious.
5 The last episode. What the hell was that? He shamed her even at the last minute? Despicable! The more I think about it the more I regret having lost so many hours for this stupid shameful drama.
6 The ML. His character is exactly what any women should avoid. Under the cover of living healthily he imposed his vision on a another human being and shamed her all the way. Shame on him. And in case you wonder. I lost 20 kg a few years ago and I know how hard it is. But no matter if I weight like now 60 kg or like a few years back 80 kg, I never once accepted or will accept that someone shames me. I pity the young women who will consider this romance.
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Major casting failure. The FL actress isn't right for the role and ruined it for me
Things I liked1 The ML. he did his part. he tried hard to make it work but it was useless with the useless partner he had. I hope I see him in other series where he can shine.
Things I disliked
1 The lack of chemistry. Something was off and it never felt like they were in love. He probably was, she certainly wasn't. She gave the impression that he was lucky to have her and we were lucky to watch her destroy a love story.
Things I hated
1 The casting of the FL. The actress didn't even try to make us believe she was in love. No warmth, no humor, no tenderness and certainly not any chemistry with the ML. The people who cast her for the role should be fired. If she's not capable to convey love and warmth she has nothing to do in a romance series. Don't make me incest my hours on something you know it won't give me satisfaction because you chose a person for the role who can't act. It's an insult to the viewer. First and last time I've watched that actress.
2 The line about leave to men to take the initiative about the future. What the hack was that? Who wrote that dreadful line?
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I love travel stories, just not this one
Things I loved1 The premise. Give me anything related to travel and I'm your woman. I could spend my life traveling and I don't need even company. I'm dreaming in travels. So I'm thoroughly disappointed that this drama was so bad. I'm not sure how it has such a good rating, but to me the premise was the only good thing.
Things I disliked
1 Almost every character. I don't think there was one I loved or cared about. Their stories weren't interesting, their interactions weren't funny, and the main leads had no chemistry. A failure casting wise for me all the way.
Things I hated
1 I didn't find the script great. I don't say they didn't present France well, but for someone who visited every corner of France and think it's the most beautiful country on earth and that after visiting 50 countries, the clichés were there and bothered me and they could have found a more compelling story to show the country through this. Too many things bothered me because either they aren't true either they exaggerated them and I hate that.
2 I hated that I was so happy to find that drama only to get disappointed.
3 I didn't like the FL at all. She lacked warmth and talent and she rubbed me the wrong way from the very first episode.
4 The whole romance thing was underwhelming and rushed.
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So overhyped
Things I liked1 The premise. I don't mind repetitive themes and this one talked to me although it reminded me of Hallmark movies which I hate. It never delivered.
2 The ML. At first I loved him, the character and the actor. But then he fell in love with a stupid, mean, ugly person outside and inside and I lost every goodwill I had. Still, the actor did a good job.
Things I disliked
1 Most of the residents. Sad, unoriginal stories that one could come up while doing a million other things at the same time. No brain required. I don't think I found one who talked to me and for whom I cared. At first yes, but as the drama unfurled, my feelings changed for all of them. Obnoxious, nosy characters who think know better.
Things I hated
1 Usually I leave long reviews whether I like or dislike a drama, but this time I feel like it would be a waste of my time to honor this stupid drama with my detailed thoughts. So I'll just say that I hated the FL, he character and the acting. Now it's established that I think of her as an ugly actress, who looks ten years older, and has not the slightest talent. She always comes out as a mean, egotistical, know-it-all person who is never sympathetic. I made the mistake to start 3 series with her and I finished them, thank god, so I'll never have to see her again. Her only talent is to ruin every series she appears. It may sound harsh, but my gut tells me that the ugliness she infuses in her roles is her true self. I'm not sure what others see in her, but to each their own. The 3 is only for the ML. Otherwise it would be -20.
2 The title. Who the heck think of that atrocious title?
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Most unpleasant characters I ever watched in a drama
Things I loved1 You must be kidding. Nothing and when I say nothing I mean nothing, not even one line they said, not even one thing they did.
Things I liked
1 That it was so ridiculous and over the top that it was funny.
Things I disliked
1 The ML actor. He wasn't the worst actor but his character was so unappealing. I truly didn't care what happened to him and I never felt he was really in love with the FL.
2 The 2ML actor. His character but more that he accepted to play in this drivel. He became one of my favorite actors after watching Strong Woman and now I wonder if he was a good actor or if it was just a fluke his performance in Strong Woman. Such a pity that he wasted his time in this awful terrible series.
Things I hated
1 The FL. What an unpleasant stupid character and what an untalented average actress. I thought at first she would be me favorite but she was such a stupid person that I couldn't take it after a while. One thing is sure, I'll avoid any drama with her.
2 The sister. I won't even waste my time to list why. She's an awful person and the actress is ugly and untalented.
3 The 2FL. I hear from everyone that she was the best. Well, I disagree. She was as unpleasant as the others and jus because she was poor doesn't mean she was smarter, kinder, or anything better. In the last episode when she tried to play cute with the 2ML and be witty with the mother I hated her even more. I think she was just a cunny woman who didn't have any manners, any wit and and any competences. I dare say she was worst than the FL. I won't go that far, though. Both were as unlikable as it gets. Needless to say that I will avoid her dramas as well.
4 The mother. She should get the crown of worst mother, although with K dramas we have the choice. Such a ridiculous character, I never felt an ounce of sympathy for her. I know she had an awful life, but she deserved it. I hated her from the first scene and it lasted until the last one.
5 The father. I'm not sure who imagined that despicable person, but he ruined the series more than anyone. What was the purpose of his character? Other than being a monster, what was his role? I wish he had some things coming to him, something truly bad. Alas, he was still the same monster in the last episode.
6 The lack of chemistry between the couples. No difference to me. None had any chemistry. Unless shouting and talking like two stupid people is considered chemistry these days. The kisses were bland, the words were awful. I can't believe in the last episode that they were talking about divorce before even get married. This must be the worst chemistry I've seen between couples and the way they treated their relationships was shocking to say the least. I remember the chemistry between the 2ML and his partner in Strong Woman and wondered what was he doing there.
7 The narration of the FL. She made it sound like she was telling something deep and insightful when what she said was so trite and stupid, I wasn't sure she had all her mind every time she talked.
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Not funny or romantic or anything
Things I liked1 The premise. I thought it was interesting. Unfortunately it turned out to be depressing instead of funny.
2 The FL. She's not my favorite actress but I've seen other dramas with her and I think she's cute and quite talented.
Things I disliked
1 The lack of chemistry. I didn't think they were good together. Nothing inspired me to rule for them. It was bland and boring. The FL tried too hard and it didn't work.
2 The acting of the ML. He has a natural talent for making everything a little sad and depressing.
3 The cinematography. Too dark and uninspiring.
Things I hated
1 Too long.
2 Not funny. yes, she tried and yes she had some jokes that landed but nothing original, nothing truly funny. I wonder why the heck didn't they hire someone to write a true one woman stand. Most of the jokes she said are old and were never funny to start with. I wonder honestly how this drama can have so many 10. Do I miss something?
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Dull and uninspiring
Things I liked1 The premise. I thought it was interesting and I like themes with people try to adapt in new environments. it just fell short.
Things I disliked
1 The romance. There wasn't any real romance if you ask me. Just the idea of a romance. The second couple had more romance than the main couple. add to that the lack of chemistry and there you have it. Romance isn't interesting or funny or cute or anything.
2 The ML. I don't know him, but he was dull to me here. Maybe the director asked him to be that way but if they did it's a shame because I didn't care after a few episodes.
3 The FL. I can't say anything better for the FL. I think she was an average actress and not an interesting character. Their relationship started with some potential and I thought it'd go somewhere but the FL didn't pull it off and the script didn't help.
4 The other characters weren't particularly endearing to me or funny or interesting. I think the main issue is that I'm not sure why I was watching this. Nothing was deep or funny, let alone a combination. So at the end of the day it was a dull series that I wasted my time watching.
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Nothing to keep you watching
Things I liked1 How it started. A bold and cute FL and a cute ML. You think it can't be bad and yet.
2 The FL. The script was weak but she was good in her role and I'd like to see her in other dramas.
Things I disliked
1 The ML. I didn't hate him like I did in Love is Sweet, but he's not great as the ML. He's cute, no doubt but I can't say I find him talented and the romance was tepid at best.
2 That I can't say something really positive. I've watched quite a few high school and college dramas and this one doesn't stand out in any way.
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Her acting ruined it
Things I liked1 The ML. He's not my favorite actor and will never be for the simple reason I think he's one dimensional. No matter the role he comes out the same way. I believe he's a great person, at least that is what he projects, but his acting skills could be better. Still I can't put him on the dislike list.
Things I hated
1 The FL. Her acting was weird and off-putting. Her grimaces, her delivery were awful. I wasn't a fan of her character either, so in the end I have nothing positive to say. This wasn't my cup of tea. Maybe others will like it.
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ML didn't work for me
Things I liked:1 The first episode. I thought it was a cute premise and it would work. I saw potential in it.
Things I disliked:
1 The FL. I didn't dislike her actually, but I didn't like her either so in the end I have no choice than put her in my dislike list. I thought she was cute and at first I thought she would be one of my favorite actresses, but when I finished the series I realized that I didn't like her acting and sometimes I even disliked her character. There were times I couldn't understand her reactions, and that took away from any enjoyment I had at this point.
2 The love triangle. Nothing new on the horizon for me, I dislike them all, but this one irked me particularly. Too much time on the relationship between the SML and the FL.
Things I hated:
1 The ML. First of all I think he's not handsome, so he starts with a strike. But beauty is subjective and as it happens, I fell in love with many actors I don't find handsome. This one didn't make that list. The reason: His wooden acting. And no, I don't think it's how he should play his part. I believe he doesn't know how to convey any emotion. Not only he was never convincing me in any of the emotions he tried to convey but he gave me the impression that he was asleep standing. I swear that watching him made me close my eyes more than once. It was like his acting put me to sleep. Weird, but i swear it's true. The worst is the character he portrayed though. he ruined the series for me. He wasn't romantic or kind or anything. I felt like he was bullying her sometimes.
2 The lack of romance. Maybe others felt romance was just fine, but to me it felt like there was no romance between the main leads. Not once my heart fluttered. On the contrary it felt like he was cold and he didn't really wanted to be in love with her. Like he had no choice and accepted his faith. I'm not convinced she portrayed her love well either, but he did a terrible job, no doubt. Even when he said that he loved her it was like he was reading instruction about how to build a fort. Horrible.
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Interesting premise, awful execution
This will be one of my short reviews. I realize that it's a waste of time to try to give all the reasons I didn't like something, so I prefer to focus on what I like and write long reviews for the dramas I loved. So from now on anything that gets less than a 7 gets a short review.I was so excited, I thought this would be a perfect rom com. The premise was just what you imagine for a rom com. You write the story before it even starts. It should have so many potential for romantic, cute, funny scenes. Let me tell you right away. These were all a pipe dream. There was no spark. There was no romance. there was no chemistry.
It was a lesson of how to ruin an interesting concept. I blame the FL. She's not a god actress, and also her character wasn't endearing so if you have a bland and insipid heroine you can't get into a rom com. I didn't care about why she way like this because she didn't make me care. I've seen in other dramas and I find her a mediocre actress at best.
The ML wasn't better though. I had no idea what he felt since his expressions were all the same. I hope he'd bring something, a little fire into their relationship, but instead it was boring scene after boring. He's not a great actor either, so in some level they were made for each other. That ruined the drama.
But they're not the only ones to blame. The director didn't do anything to correct this because it was lifeless from start to finish. As for the other couples, I didn't dislike them but I sure didn't care. I hated the 2ML and I loved the 3ML. But all in all, I couldn't care less for any of these characters.
Last thing, they had a good premise with the dating show and it was a disaster in the end. I could say the last episode saved something but not really. It was too late and it still felt lifeless.
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The FL ruined it for me
Things I loved1 The premise. It was exactly what I love. Tropes don't bother me at all and I love particularly the Friends to Lovers trope. I don't mind clichés, I'm looking forward to them and I don't even mind if I can guess the next scene. Yet this disappointed me and didn't give me any of the feelings I was hoping.
Things I liked
1 The ML. He's handsome, and he's not a bad actor. I haven't seen him in any other dramas so my experience is limited, but I liked him here although I feel like he hadn't much to work with. Maybe the role wasn't made for him either. Something was missing.
Things I disliked.
1 The fact that I didn't care for any other character. None.
2 The lack of chemistry. I didn't find they were good together, not as friends not as lovers. I was thinking all the time: That would be great if another actress was with him.
3 The FL character. I didn't hate her, but i's true that you had to try to like her. That's a shame because I'm not someone who dislikes bubbly and cute female characters. I just need them to be also relatable and sympathetic even when they are spoiled. I love spoiled characters by the way. She wasn't that. She was just mean spirited and too abrasive to like.
Things I hated
1 The actress. It's not so much about her character but about how bad an actress she was. She wasn't cute, she wasn't beautiful, she wasn't talented. That resumes the whole thing. You have to have at least something to make me watch. Mostly talent since the beauty is on the eye of the beholder and I can get past it. This role asked for a bubbly or cute or witty actress.. she didn't pull any of it.
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Boring with nothing to make up for it
Things I liked1 I thought the premise was good. I love radio and it seemed a good plot that could be funny, original and exciting. I was wrong.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. I didn't hate her, that would be too much, but after the first episodes, i started to see only her defaults. She wasn't a great actress to start with,, and although some thought it was good that she was ordinary, I don't care about ordinary when I watch a drama. I want looks and talent. Looks are objective so that's fine if I don't find someone attractive, talent will prevail each and every time. I didn't find her especially talented and after a few episodes I gave up. Life is too short for boring dramas.
2 The ML. I could write the exact same things. Not attractive to me, not talented enough, no chemistry with the FL. I'm not sure why I wasted my time to watch so many episodes. I hoped it would get interesting, but she never behaved like a woman in love and he never gave me any hero vibes. At the end of the day a mismatch that went nowhere.
3 The script. It was quite boring, and to be honest I think most people could come up with it. I love clichés and tropes but only if there are swooning moments and funny moments and here there was none. A true disappointment. I give it a 3 for the premise that was a bit original.
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