serving romcom by aesthetic, not by writing
some dramas you approach with a very specific vision—you think you have it all figured out, you're already halfway emotionally invested before you even press play, and you're actually fully prepared to like them.
unfortunately, it doesn't always work out in your favour.
from what i'd read, 'love your enemy' was supposed to be this cute lil romcom about two people who genuinely loathe each other, only to slowly (and reluctantly at first) fall in love despite their circumstances. you know, the actual enemies to lovers, with a second-chance angle for added emotional damage (just what i like).
except the writers (and this is becoming an annoyingly repetitive pattern) don't really seem to know how to write either of those things. the "enemy" part never even bothered to enter the building. the plotlines and chains of random events don't tie together, and half the situations seem to appear out of thin air, as if the script itself was left to self-development in real time.
yes, the vibes are light and heartwarming, which in itself should be the perfect foundation for a solid romantic comedy. but vibes alone are not a substitute for structure. they can't sustain it all on their own. at some point, you do need… like an actual plot.
stop relying on charming actors and a good soundtrack ('day after day', iam looking at you) to carry the entire final product. start valuing strong storytelling instead.
unfortunately, it doesn't always work out in your favour.
from what i'd read, 'love your enemy' was supposed to be this cute lil romcom about two people who genuinely loathe each other, only to slowly (and reluctantly at first) fall in love despite their circumstances. you know, the actual enemies to lovers, with a second-chance angle for added emotional damage (just what i like).
except the writers (and this is becoming an annoyingly repetitive pattern) don't really seem to know how to write either of those things. the "enemy" part never even bothered to enter the building. the plotlines and chains of random events don't tie together, and half the situations seem to appear out of thin air, as if the script itself was left to self-development in real time.
yes, the vibes are light and heartwarming, which in itself should be the perfect foundation for a solid romantic comedy. but vibes alone are not a substitute for structure. they can't sustain it all on their own. at some point, you do need… like an actual plot.
stop relying on charming actors and a good soundtrack ('day after day', iam looking at you) to carry the entire final product. start valuing strong storytelling instead.
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