No Surprises, Just Red Flags - Love Minus the Lessons
Crushology 101 presents itself as a quirky teen romance but quickly falls into a cycle of overused tropes and predictable plotlines. The main leads share a toxic dynamic—his avoidant attachment style and hot-and-cold behavior are romanticized rather than addressed. The female lead’s choices make her feel unrelatable—especially in an era where female empowerment and emotional independence should resonate more strongly.The second male lead—and other love interests—feel unnecessary. From the start, it’s obvious who the female lead will end up with, leaving no real tension or surprise. Side characters serve more as distractions than contributors to emotional depth. While the show has visual appeal and moments of light charm, it lacks emotional depth and narrative risk, resulting in a glossy but forgettable watch.
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FL is terribly dumb
The plot is familiar: the FL seeks revenge on a chaebol family that wronged her, navigating their nepotism and power plays to rise to the top. While the premise is engaging, the execution falls flat because the FL consistently makes avoidable mistakes, coming across as unintelligent. In today’s landscape, viewers expect FLs to be smart, strong, and resourceful—not overly reliant on others or unable to stand on their own. Even after her “glow-up,” she repeats the same errors, undermining the idea that her earlier struggles were due to her economic status. This lack of growth makes the show frustrating to watch. The acting is excellent, but the writing leaves much to be desired. Additionally, the youngest chaebol family member looks like a 20-something but behaves like a 5 year old and treated as such too, which creates a jarring disconnect.Was this review helpful to you?
