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Not Me's uglier cousin
I have a lot to say about this series but to summarise: amazing chemistry between the leads but very flawed (and kind of lazy) writing. They could have done a lot more with this cast but instead they pulled out a script filled with holes and less than satisfactory conflict resolution.
Let's start with the good. Ryan and Frame has an insane chemistry. They managed to deliver tension, romance, and raw sensuality to their characters. Their chemistry hard carried this series and managed to make me feel very invested in this series despite the flawed writing.
I also liked the way that they don't force all side couples to get together - one ended up as friends - which was refreshing to see. Situationships don't always have to progress to real relationships and that's ok!
That's really where the good ends. I'm not going to go deep into the bad because I'd be writing a full essay but the big three are: plot holes, late climax, and overuse of silly tropes. It's nonsensical that the twins didn't immediately switch back the moment Zee got discharged - how is it more acceptable to be injured in martial arts than volleyball? The moment that Zee's spot as a starter was secured, they should've immediately come clean to First and change back. It's also still a huge mystery on why Zee is so hated and why he is such an ass to his teammates - it seems like he was being an ass without any solid reason. The climax being in EP 12 was also an insane decision and didn't allow for proper resolution. It was crazy how fast they made First forgive Sprite despite the consistent heartaches it had caused him. I'm not even going to get into the overuse of silly tropes part because I don't want to end up ranting. Not gonna lie, the writing feels lazy and they just started to stick overused tropes to save their asses.
If you have extra time, feel free to watch this but this is a series that heavily relies on chemistry and good vibes.
Let's start with the good. Ryan and Frame has an insane chemistry. They managed to deliver tension, romance, and raw sensuality to their characters. Their chemistry hard carried this series and managed to make me feel very invested in this series despite the flawed writing.
I also liked the way that they don't force all side couples to get together - one ended up as friends - which was refreshing to see. Situationships don't always have to progress to real relationships and that's ok!
That's really where the good ends. I'm not going to go deep into the bad because I'd be writing a full essay but the big three are: plot holes, late climax, and overuse of silly tropes. It's nonsensical that the twins didn't immediately switch back the moment Zee got discharged - how is it more acceptable to be injured in martial arts than volleyball? The moment that Zee's spot as a starter was secured, they should've immediately come clean to First and change back. It's also still a huge mystery on why Zee is so hated and why he is such an ass to his teammates - it seems like he was being an ass without any solid reason. The climax being in EP 12 was also an insane decision and didn't allow for proper resolution. It was crazy how fast they made First forgive Sprite despite the consistent heartaches it had caused him. I'm not even going to get into the overuse of silly tropes part because I don't want to end up ranting. Not gonna lie, the writing feels lazy and they just started to stick overused tropes to save their asses.
If you have extra time, feel free to watch this but this is a series that heavily relies on chemistry and good vibes.
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