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My Fellow Citizens: A Comedy of Cons, Chaos, and Questionable Romance"
My Fellow Citizens starts off with a fast-track romance and marriage that feels almost cartoonish. A relationship built on lies and fueled by alcohol isnt exactly the foundation of a great love story, yet the drama expects viewers to believe in it.
As the marriage unfolds, the female lead (FL) is sidelined, becoming a clueless, dimwitted character who exists more for comedic effect than meaningful development. Meanwhile, the male lead (ML) is selfish, using and destroying not only the FL™s career but also her mother™s integrity”all without genuine remorse. Despite deceiving her until the very end, the FL still picks him up after his release from prison, suggesting they get together again. Yet, he never truly admits his mistakes or sincerely asks for forgiveness.
The ML™s character is riddled with hypocrisy. He was perfectly fine conning innocent people, but the moment he entered politics, he suddenly cared about the public? His so-called redemption feels forced, especially since he only confessed to his crimes when pressured by the villains. It even raises the question”what if his entire "righteous" act was just another elaborate con to climb the political ladder and scam the entire country?
The drama does shine in some areas. The comedy is entertaining, the ML™s acting is solid, and the female villain stands out as the best character”both well-written and well-acted. However, the ending, which some may call happy or open-ended, felt utterly unsatisfying. A love story without real love, a redemption arc without true redemption, and a conclusion that leaves more frustration than closure.
As the marriage unfolds, the female lead (FL) is sidelined, becoming a clueless, dimwitted character who exists more for comedic effect than meaningful development. Meanwhile, the male lead (ML) is selfish, using and destroying not only the FL™s career but also her mother™s integrity”all without genuine remorse. Despite deceiving her until the very end, the FL still picks him up after his release from prison, suggesting they get together again. Yet, he never truly admits his mistakes or sincerely asks for forgiveness.
The ML™s character is riddled with hypocrisy. He was perfectly fine conning innocent people, but the moment he entered politics, he suddenly cared about the public? His so-called redemption feels forced, especially since he only confessed to his crimes when pressured by the villains. It even raises the question”what if his entire "righteous" act was just another elaborate con to climb the political ladder and scam the entire country?
The drama does shine in some areas. The comedy is entertaining, the ML™s acting is solid, and the female villain stands out as the best character”both well-written and well-acted. However, the ending, which some may call happy or open-ended, felt utterly unsatisfying. A love story without real love, a redemption arc without true redemption, and a conclusion that leaves more frustration than closure.
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