WEIRD
I went into First Man expecting a story about justice, truth, and emotional depth, but what I got instead was a confusing mix of weak writing, forced romance, and completely inconsistent characters.
The biggest issue is that the show doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. At one point, it tries to present a serious story involving murder, betrayal, and revenge. But at the same time, it keeps shifting into light rom-com moments that feel completely out of place. When the situation is this serious, the characters acting playful or romantic just feels wrong.
The character of Baek Ho especially feels poorly written. He comes across as someone who has no real loyalty — not to his brother, not to his family, and not even to basic morality. Instead of acting like a strong or conflicted lead, he often feels selfish and driven by impulse. His relationship decisions, particularly with Seo Rin (while Jang Mi is in a coma), make him look insensitive and emotionally careless.
Jang Mi isn’t much better. Her entire approach to revenge is frustrating to watch. Instead of using logic or going to the police, she chooses emotional confrontation with people who clearly can’t do anything. It makes her look reactive rather than smart. Even worse, her actions as Seo Rin create unnecessary chaos, especially by interfering in Seo Rin’s relationship with Jun Ho.
Jun Ho is probably the most unfairly treated character. He doesn’t deserve the way he’s pushed aside and emotionally ignored. What makes it more confusing is that Jang Mi once admired him, yet later treats him coldly for no clear reason.
The relationships in this show are messy in a way that doesn’t feel intentional or meaningful — just poorly handled. Characters fall in love, break up, and reconnect without proper development, making it hard to care about any of them.
Overall, First Man feels like a story where drama is forced over logic, and emotions are prioritized over consistency. Instead of a satisfying narrative about justice or revenge, it turns into a frustrating experience where characters behave in ways that don’t make sense.
Final verdict: A confusing and inconsistent drama that had potential but lost its direction due to weak writing and poorly handled characters.
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