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Many Things Gone Wrong
Impressions of Youth taps into my guilty pleasure — the teacher-student dynamic — and while it scratches that itch, it seriously lacks emotional and moral depth.
The biggest issue? There’s no guilt, no conflict, no consequences. The teacher doesn’t hesitate or reflect, and except for one friend briefly questioning it, everyone just accepts the relationship. That’s not just unrealistic — it’s narratively lazy.
Even more frustrating is how the show brushes off the student’s immaturity. Just turning 18 doesn’t mean you're ready for serious relationship decisions, and the scene where he runs away after hearing about the teacher’s job offer proves that. Yet, this emotional imbalance is never addressed.
The writing feels rushed, the ending is crammed into the last episode, and some lines are just plain cringe. (“I can’t live without you” after one month? Please.)
Final Verdict:
A guilty pleasure for taboo trope lovers, but emotionally hollow and morally brushed-over. Watch it for the fantasy, not for the depth.
The biggest issue? There’s no guilt, no conflict, no consequences. The teacher doesn’t hesitate or reflect, and except for one friend briefly questioning it, everyone just accepts the relationship. That’s not just unrealistic — it’s narratively lazy.
Even more frustrating is how the show brushes off the student’s immaturity. Just turning 18 doesn’t mean you're ready for serious relationship decisions, and the scene where he runs away after hearing about the teacher’s job offer proves that. Yet, this emotional imbalance is never addressed.
The writing feels rushed, the ending is crammed into the last episode, and some lines are just plain cringe. (“I can’t live without you” after one month? Please.)
Final Verdict:
A guilty pleasure for taboo trope lovers, but emotionally hollow and morally brushed-over. Watch it for the fantasy, not for the depth.
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