Crelisya

personally I'll always call out someone when they have disrespectful or inappropriate behavior, whether it's a man or a woman. What annoys me is that people keep acting like we dislike the second ML for no reason, which is simply not true.We criticize his behavior based on what we've seen so far, and that's completely fair.And honestly, being attractive doesn't excuse everything. I feel like a lot of people forget that. Good looks don't magically make arrogance, disrespect, or condescension acceptable.

The real issue is that many of you refuse to acknowledge when a character behaves inappropriately (especially when its a guy). Instead, you overlook it because you assume he'll eventually change or get character development or because he's hot. But future growth doesn't erase problematic behavior in the present, nor does it mean people can't criticize it.

If someone acted like that in real life, most of you wouldn't tolerate it either. Pointing out disrespectful or problematic behavior is completely normal.

Wasn't he rude in Episode 1, though? The way he talked about plastic surgeons while eating with the ML was pretty condescending, especially considering he was saying it right in front of him. Are you seriously going to tell me that was okay?

Wasn't he rude in Episode 1, though? The way he talked about plastic surgeons while eating with the ML was pretty condescending, especially considering he was saying it right in front of him. Are you seriously going to tell me that was okay?

Yeah, and people keep acting blind to it. They'll say, "He's just not expressive enough" or " He doesn't owe him anything, he barely knows him , He wasn't rude" Like, what? It's just basic respect. This isn't even about friendship you simply don't talk to people like that. His behavior is incredibly immature, but apparently it's okay because he's handsome.

(And just to be clear, I'm talking about the character, not the actor. I have nothing against the actor at all. in fact I think he's doing a great job portraying the role. He plays the character really well it's just that I don't like the character himself).

Wasn't he rude in Episode 1, though? The way he talked about plastic surgeons while eating with the ML was pretty condescending, especially considering he was saying it right in front of him. Are you seriously going to tell me that was okay?

I haven't watched the latest episode yet, so maybe I'll change my mind later. But I'm judging him based on what the show has given us so far, and honestly, it hasn't been great. Pretending otherwise would be an exaggeration. My issue is that people were already praising him long before the latest episode. Sure, a character can develop and improve over time that's not the point. The point is that, up until now, most of the impressions he's given haven't been good.

I totally agree. On top of that, Lee Jae-wook is way more handsome, and his character is genuinely lovable. At some point, looks alone can only take you so far. Honestly, if I met the second lead in real life, I probably wouldn't even give him a second glance.

I genuinely don't understand why so many people prefer the 2nd lead here. He's handsome, I'll give him that, but that's about it. I seriously don't get how people see him as a better character. He gives off major male pick-me vibes, and he's unnecessarily rude to the ML for no reason. 🤷‍♀️

Just started it and I'm already obsessed 1st ep is a 10/10. The vibe is amazing, the character dynamics are great, the dialogues feel natural, and the cinematography is beautiful. This might finally cure my Sold Out On You slump 🌸

worthy?

2026?

mid for me.

i kinda agree

I totally agree. Episode 3 honestly made me really uncomfortable. I actually liked the approach at first, but when the teacher decided to “take matters into her own hands,” I expected something like kicking her out of class or giving her a proper punishment… but no, it escalated into straight-up hitting her?? That genuinely disgusted me. And then you’ve got the other one clapping in the background like wtf??

This is why i said it feels like the writing deliberately escalates situations into something almost grotesque just to serve the plot, rather than portraying a believable school environment..

I get what you mean, I feel the same way tbh. Even when they showed the “opposing” political side, it was always framed like they were the bad guys, when honestly I found myself agreeing with a lot of what they were saying. Like…

And there’s just too much that doesn’t sit right. The fact that the guy basically got his position through connections already makes it hard to take seriously. Even if the original goal is kind of noble, the way the whole thing was set up just ruins it. It’s like they’re trying to call out certain behaviors while doing the exact same thing themselves.

Because of that, I can’t fully take them seriously either. The methods they use to deal with bullies or parents don’t really bother me that much on their own, but the bigger issue is that the whole project just feels… not clean, not transparent. And I feel like a lot of people don’t want to admit that part.

So yeah, I’m honestly glad I’m not the only one who feels this way.

I'm actually very open to satire, absurdity, and exaggerated storytelling when it fits the world being portrayed.

For example, with a show like The Boys, we're already dealing with a fictional universe filled with superheroes, impossible powers, and situations that are intentionally larger than life. The exaggeration feels natural because it's built into the premise and the internal logic of that world from the start.

The difference is that, in this case, it just didn’t work for me.

I don’t need a school drama to be 100% realistic, but I do need the characters and situations to feel believable within the framework the show itself establishes.what took me out of it was how the students, teachers, and institutions often behave more like caricatures than grounded characters.

So it’s not that I “don’t understand” what the show is trying to do. I simply don’t think the execution is as effective as it could be.

I had high expectations for this drama because of the cast, the director, and especially the premise. While some of the cases are genuinely interesting (Episode 5 was easily my favorite), but the writing often feels too simplistic and never explores its themes as deeply as it could.

My biggest issue is how over-the-top and theatrical everything feels. The students often come across more like caricatures of delinquents than actual high schoolers, and the school environment is so exaggerated that it becomes difficult to take seriously.

The way some students talk to adults is a good example. We're supposed to believe that teenagers would speak like that to virtually every authority figure they encounter, including military personnel or other intimidating adults? The show really needs to tone down the "delinquent gang" vibe. At several points, it felt closer to a parody than a serious school drama.

The series constantly pushes every conflict to extreme levels instead of keeping things grounded in reality. Even the teachers' reactions can feel unrealistic. In many situations, they could simply suspend classes, involve the administration, or pursue proper disciplinary action. Instead, they often seem to endure outrageous behavior without taking any realistic measures. It feels as if the writing deliberately escalates situations into something almost grotesque just to serve the plot, rather than portraying a believable school environment.

Another thing that bothered me is how every case is resolved in what feels like a fairy-tale version of reality. Everything ends with police arrests, public press conferences, and neat, satisfying resolutions. After a while, it becomes repetitive and predictable.

The dialogue doesn't help either. Many of the show's supposed "deep" or emotional moments feel forced rather than genuinely impactful. The series often tells the audience something is profound instead of earning that feeling naturally through the writing.

It's not a terrible watch, and some episodes are definitely entertaining, but the overall execution feels far too exaggerated for my taste. If you're looking for something more realistic, nuanced, and thoughtful, I'd recommend Juvenile justice instead.

u can read my review if u want its the last one

I’m still watching it, but I’ve already written a review highlighting many issues I’ve had so far so if you’re interested, feel free to check it out.

ep 3 better than ep 2
ep 2 is the worst for me