A Thrilling Start That Lost Its Way!
At first, Friendly Rivalry had me hooked with its suspenseful buildup and intriguing character dynamics. The psychological tension between the leads, Yoo Jae-i and Woo Seul-gi, was gripping, and the cutthroat school setting added a compelling layer to the story. The performances, especially by Lee Hye-ri, were strong, and there were moments that truly stood out.
However, somewhere along the way, I lost focus. The plot started feeling unnecessarily complex, making it hard to stay engaged. While certain scenes still had that spark, the overall flow became inconsistent, and I struggled to keep up with the direction of the story. Some subplots felt underdeveloped, leaving loose ends that didn’t tie back meaningfully to the main narrative.
Despite these drawbacks, Friendly Rivalry isn’t a bad drama. It had its high points, but the execution could have been smoother. If you enjoy thrillers with psychological twists, it’s worth a try—but don’t expect everything to stay as engaging as the beginning.
However, somewhere along the way, I lost focus. The plot started feeling unnecessarily complex, making it hard to stay engaged. While certain scenes still had that spark, the overall flow became inconsistent, and I struggled to keep up with the direction of the story. Some subplots felt underdeveloped, leaving loose ends that didn’t tie back meaningfully to the main narrative.
Despite these drawbacks, Friendly Rivalry isn’t a bad drama. It had its high points, but the execution could have been smoother. If you enjoy thrillers with psychological twists, it’s worth a try—but don’t expect everything to stay as engaging as the beginning.
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