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it needed better execution
i dropped it at ep 10
first i wanna mention what i liked, that would be the actors, they did a good job with everything they were given. they had chemistry, not overly passionate but it actually fit their characters and the circumstances. the idea of the series is definitely good and interesting.
now what didn’t work for me. from the first episode something felt off with the overall vibe of the series. it might be a directing issue that i can’t fully explain, but i could feel it very strongly and it stayed like that the whole time.
my biggest problem is the inconsistent pacing and lack of properly shown development. the series basically starts with multiple time jumps, and instead of using that in a smart way, it just skips over important parts.
the main couple
we only really see how they met, not how they actually developed feelings, bonded, or connected. even with the later explanations, it doesn’t hit the same as it would if it was actually shown. they try to cover it with quick “this is what happened” moments, but it feels dry and not enough to make the viewer connect to them. honestly, something as simple as a proper time lapse with actual visual moments of them growing closer would have worked way better here.
the second couple
the rich guy falls in love instantly, but we never actually see the scammer fall for him. then the truth comes out, they break up, and suddenly we’re supposed to believe he’s been in love all along.
the conflicts and how they’re resolved
this is where it really falls apart for me. the falling in love part is rushed, proposals feel rushed, and we barely get to see them act like actual couples. there’s no real sense of the scammers slowly dropping their act or becoming genuine. but once they break up, suddenly everything slows down, they’re 100% emotionally invested, and some parts even feel dragged out or added for no real reason. the pacing just doesn’t match the importance of the moments.
overall, the pacing, emotional development, and tone feel very inconsistent. the show doesn’t really know if it wants to be funny or serious, and it mixes both in a way that doesn’t fully work (at least for me). because of that, the connection to the characters and their struggles never feels that strong.
it honestly feels like a good idea that wasn’t fully fleshed out. the concept is strong, but the execution needed much more work. and yes, i know i simplified the series a bit, it did have more development and connections, but they don’t really stick in memory. they weren’t made significant enough to actually be remembered.
first i wanna mention what i liked, that would be the actors, they did a good job with everything they were given. they had chemistry, not overly passionate but it actually fit their characters and the circumstances. the idea of the series is definitely good and interesting.
now what didn’t work for me. from the first episode something felt off with the overall vibe of the series. it might be a directing issue that i can’t fully explain, but i could feel it very strongly and it stayed like that the whole time.
my biggest problem is the inconsistent pacing and lack of properly shown development. the series basically starts with multiple time jumps, and instead of using that in a smart way, it just skips over important parts.
the main couple
we only really see how they met, not how they actually developed feelings, bonded, or connected. even with the later explanations, it doesn’t hit the same as it would if it was actually shown. they try to cover it with quick “this is what happened” moments, but it feels dry and not enough to make the viewer connect to them. honestly, something as simple as a proper time lapse with actual visual moments of them growing closer would have worked way better here.
the second couple
the rich guy falls in love instantly, but we never actually see the scammer fall for him. then the truth comes out, they break up, and suddenly we’re supposed to believe he’s been in love all along.
the conflicts and how they’re resolved
this is where it really falls apart for me. the falling in love part is rushed, proposals feel rushed, and we barely get to see them act like actual couples. there’s no real sense of the scammers slowly dropping their act or becoming genuine. but once they break up, suddenly everything slows down, they’re 100% emotionally invested, and some parts even feel dragged out or added for no real reason. the pacing just doesn’t match the importance of the moments.
overall, the pacing, emotional development, and tone feel very inconsistent. the show doesn’t really know if it wants to be funny or serious, and it mixes both in a way that doesn’t fully work (at least for me). because of that, the connection to the characters and their struggles never feels that strong.
it honestly feels like a good idea that wasn’t fully fleshed out. the concept is strong, but the execution needed much more work. and yes, i know i simplified the series a bit, it did have more development and connections, but they don’t really stick in memory. they weren’t made significant enough to actually be remembered.
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