This review may contain spoilers
At times, frustrating ... but very good to great!
I was surprised how great this series turned out to be. Watching the first episode, it didn't appear to be a serious, entertaining drama, especially when the main character, Issei was not likable at all. He was mean, self centered and really heartless ... but oh what a difference ten episodes make.
Gordon Meada does such a fantastic job at evolving and maturing his character. He does it in such an unbelievable form, turning into a caring, lovable person. Toward the end, you're rooting for him in every way possible.
The chemistry between the two main characters is always there, even though the troublesome age gap of ten years (only five years in real life) is apparent. The dancing around a 27 year old falling for a 17 year old seems to be made a bigger deal that it should have been, but nevertheless it is part of the main story.
The truly negative, frustrating part of this series for me, was the older brother with the real antagonist of this drama, Seigo & Akira. These are two genuinely annoying characters. I know every story needs the "bad guys", but Akira gets away with so much throughout the series, even to the point of giving her somewhat of a happy ending, it sort of diminishes the great parts of the main story. Attempting murder on two of the main characters, and still no repercussions from it. It's kind of bizarre accepting that outcome ... BUT, once I was able to get past that part of the story, I definitely found the rest to be great in many ways. It was an excellent drama with truly believable acting.
Extremely enjoyable overall.
Gordon Meada does such a fantastic job at evolving and maturing his character. He does it in such an unbelievable form, turning into a caring, lovable person. Toward the end, you're rooting for him in every way possible.
The chemistry between the two main characters is always there, even though the troublesome age gap of ten years (only five years in real life) is apparent. The dancing around a 27 year old falling for a 17 year old seems to be made a bigger deal that it should have been, but nevertheless it is part of the main story.
The truly negative, frustrating part of this series for me, was the older brother with the real antagonist of this drama, Seigo & Akira. These are two genuinely annoying characters. I know every story needs the "bad guys", but Akira gets away with so much throughout the series, even to the point of giving her somewhat of a happy ending, it sort of diminishes the great parts of the main story. Attempting murder on two of the main characters, and still no repercussions from it. It's kind of bizarre accepting that outcome ... BUT, once I was able to get past that part of the story, I definitely found the rest to be great in many ways. It was an excellent drama with truly believable acting.
Extremely enjoyable overall.
Was this review helpful to you?
