Onuta

Unfortunately, by episode 8, I found myself completely detached and unable to continue watching. The editing lacks flow, making scenes feel disjointed and abrupt. Transitions are jarring, with little sense of time or place, and characters often seem to "teleport" between locations. There’s minimal visual continuity. As is often the case with C-dramas, the dubbing is distracting and strips performances of emotional nuance. Despite the evident talent of both leads, their chemistry suffers under the weight of unnatural sound mixing and robotic line delivery—ex from the fourth prince, whose pauses and monotone dialogue make scenes feel stilted, as if he’s taking a break before every line.
Character development is minimal. The romance, if it ever begins, is rooted in toxic dynamics, based more on survival and circumstance than genuine emotional connection: "Since I haven’t succeeded in killing you (to sacrifice you for the greater good), you must be my true match.”
Let the characters’ actions show us who they are—don’t just tell us what they think.

The central conflict at the beginning—centered around a painting—lacks weight or intrigue. The plot is generic, moving without suspense or emotional depth. The music also feels recycled from other dramas, adding to the sense that the production is going through the motions rather than creating something fresh.

Sadly, it became just another forgettable entry in an oversaturated genre, and I’m choosing to drop it in favor of something more original, emotionally resonant, inspiring, and hopefully educational.