Sweet Love, Evil Moms, and Heartbreak
I liked this one. The plot actually works and kept me invested throughout. It starts off on a sweet note with the leads falling in love quickly and naturally. Their chemistry is believable and engaging, and watching them come together felt sincere.
What helped a lot is that we got to see the relationship bloom before the drama hit. That order really made the heavier elements more tolerable later on.
Chemistry Rating: Steamy (bordering on Cute)
The chemistry was sweet and charming, with just enough heat to keep things interesting. It does feel like they’re holding back a bit, but not enough to hurt the emotional impact or cost points. What stood out most was Lada’s emotional vulnerability—you could really feel her hurt and her love. The way she looked at Earn said everything: like she still wanted her, but knew better. Subtle, but very effective.
Now, yes—this show brings in the classic evil mama character, and it's literally the same villainous actress from Affair. She’s kind of the best and the worst. You hate her, but she plays the part so well, it’s hard not to enjoy it. Her interference didn’t feel overly frustrating, likely because the show let the romance breathe first before bringing in the chaos.
Another common GL trope shows up here too—the evil adversary who suddenly changes her mind at the end and tries to mend what she helped destroy. It was a little on the nose, and while not the worst execution, it still felt too easy.
Also frustrating? The father just sitting back and letting it all happen. His complete passivity made him feel like a non-character. The story would’ve been more dynamic if he’d at least challenged the mother or stepped in at some point. His silence wasn’t neutral—it felt like cowardice.
It definitely leans melodramatic—there’s floor-screaming, big emotional swings, and all the expected tension. But it’s not overdone to the point of losing impact.
Also, shoutout to the side characters, especially Susi (Earn’s manager). I actually laughed out loud at her scenes. Usually the “funny friend group” dynamic feels forced or annoying (GAP, I’m looking at you), but here it worked and added charm without becoming a distraction.
I'd rewatch and likely will
What helped a lot is that we got to see the relationship bloom before the drama hit. That order really made the heavier elements more tolerable later on.
Chemistry Rating: Steamy (bordering on Cute)
The chemistry was sweet and charming, with just enough heat to keep things interesting. It does feel like they’re holding back a bit, but not enough to hurt the emotional impact or cost points. What stood out most was Lada’s emotional vulnerability—you could really feel her hurt and her love. The way she looked at Earn said everything: like she still wanted her, but knew better. Subtle, but very effective.
Now, yes—this show brings in the classic evil mama character, and it's literally the same villainous actress from Affair. She’s kind of the best and the worst. You hate her, but she plays the part so well, it’s hard not to enjoy it. Her interference didn’t feel overly frustrating, likely because the show let the romance breathe first before bringing in the chaos.
Another common GL trope shows up here too—the evil adversary who suddenly changes her mind at the end and tries to mend what she helped destroy. It was a little on the nose, and while not the worst execution, it still felt too easy.
Also frustrating? The father just sitting back and letting it all happen. His complete passivity made him feel like a non-character. The story would’ve been more dynamic if he’d at least challenged the mother or stepped in at some point. His silence wasn’t neutral—it felt like cowardice.
It definitely leans melodramatic—there’s floor-screaming, big emotional swings, and all the expected tension. But it’s not overdone to the point of losing impact.
Also, shoutout to the side characters, especially Susi (Earn’s manager). I actually laughed out loud at her scenes. Usually the “funny friend group” dynamic feels forced or annoying (GAP, I’m looking at you), but here it worked and added charm without becoming a distraction.
I'd rewatch and likely will
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