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Good story, messy execution, still fun. Personally, worth the watch
The beginning made me laugh at the bad acting and filming pace. By the middle of the series, it got a bit boring, but the story itself was actually interesting, and the crazy ending somehow pulled everything together to make a decent series.
Now, talking about the main couple. Nawa’s backstory and his home life were very nicely shown, the struggle of a family having a merman son and a mother who seemingly didn’t like him was a good reflection of real life issues, parents not fully accepting their kids as they are. It felt real and raw at times, and the character development between mother and son felt natural.
The chemistry between the main leads was good. Nawa’s struggles with hiding his identity, dealing with a persistent “friend” who kept manipulating him, and his perception of human merman connections, shaped by his home life and the lies he was told until the last minute, were interesting and definitely gave an unsettling feeling. But Phu’s story, with his understanding and acceptance of mermans while being afraid and confused, felt extremely rushed."
The second couple’s story was less intense, but still interesting enough to watch.
As for the ending, it was unexpected and unbelievable, but also kind of beautiful. The sacrifice over mistakes, lies, and deception was an interesting way to show the level of obsession one can have and how those obsessions can impact your self as a person. The hidden secrets within families, which can ruin generations, added a lot of weight to the story.
Overall, the series wasn’t amazing. It had a good story and interesting plot twists, but it wasn’t executed well enough. The ending felt rushed, with all the major events crammed together, making it jarring and a bit confusing, which made it less engaging. Although the individual stories, characters, and their development were good, the series didn’t let the viewer fully attach to the characters, making the turning points feel less impactful. The bad acting didn’t ruin it for me it actually made some scenes pretty funny and gave off a bit of that older BL vibe.
If you want something light, easily watchable, and enjoy series like this without expecting perfection, it’s a good time spender. Personally, I don’t regret watching it.
Now, talking about the main couple. Nawa’s backstory and his home life were very nicely shown, the struggle of a family having a merman son and a mother who seemingly didn’t like him was a good reflection of real life issues, parents not fully accepting their kids as they are. It felt real and raw at times, and the character development between mother and son felt natural.
The chemistry between the main leads was good. Nawa’s struggles with hiding his identity, dealing with a persistent “friend” who kept manipulating him, and his perception of human merman connections, shaped by his home life and the lies he was told until the last minute, were interesting and definitely gave an unsettling feeling. But Phu’s story, with his understanding and acceptance of mermans while being afraid and confused, felt extremely rushed."
The second couple’s story was less intense, but still interesting enough to watch.
As for the ending, it was unexpected and unbelievable, but also kind of beautiful. The sacrifice over mistakes, lies, and deception was an interesting way to show the level of obsession one can have and how those obsessions can impact your self as a person. The hidden secrets within families, which can ruin generations, added a lot of weight to the story.
Overall, the series wasn’t amazing. It had a good story and interesting plot twists, but it wasn’t executed well enough. The ending felt rushed, with all the major events crammed together, making it jarring and a bit confusing, which made it less engaging. Although the individual stories, characters, and their development were good, the series didn’t let the viewer fully attach to the characters, making the turning points feel less impactful. The bad acting didn’t ruin it for me it actually made some scenes pretty funny and gave off a bit of that older BL vibe.
If you want something light, easily watchable, and enjoy series like this without expecting perfection, it’s a good time spender. Personally, I don’t regret watching it.
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