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wrong on so many levels
Honestly, "Love at First Spike" is such a Dissapointment!
At first, it seemed promising—a fun premise that could have celebrated diverse stories. But as the episodes rolled on, I was seriously let down. It feels like a throwback to those 90s sitcoms where gay characters were just the quirky sidekicks, and that's exactly what happens here. Sure, there’s some humor and drama from the queer characters, but they’re relegated to the background while Uno, the most heterosexual dude ever, takes center stage with his predictable romance with Farrah.
To make matters worse, the climax hinges on Uno winning the volleyball game, with the implication that the gay characters are incapable of doing it without his “heroic” help! Like, really? It’s frustrating and feels downright dismissive of queer representation. I found myself shaking my head, feeling kind of attacked by the narrative choices.
Don't get me wrong—the production quality is good, and the acting is solid. The early episodes have some charm, but overall, I can’t shake off how disappointed I am. It’s like I wasted my time on something that had so much potential. Stick with this series at your own risk!
At first, it seemed promising—a fun premise that could have celebrated diverse stories. But as the episodes rolled on, I was seriously let down. It feels like a throwback to those 90s sitcoms where gay characters were just the quirky sidekicks, and that's exactly what happens here. Sure, there’s some humor and drama from the queer characters, but they’re relegated to the background while Uno, the most heterosexual dude ever, takes center stage with his predictable romance with Farrah.
To make matters worse, the climax hinges on Uno winning the volleyball game, with the implication that the gay characters are incapable of doing it without his “heroic” help! Like, really? It’s frustrating and feels downright dismissive of queer representation. I found myself shaking my head, feeling kind of attacked by the narrative choices.
Don't get me wrong—the production quality is good, and the acting is solid. The early episodes have some charm, but overall, I can’t shake off how disappointed I am. It’s like I wasted my time on something that had so much potential. Stick with this series at your own risk!
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