p43425:
I agree with your specific comments (behind spoiler), and you're right, the writing is lazy - but I'm enjoying the series nonetheless (and not only because Earth is cute, and in a role that suits him). Actually, the thing I'm slightly disappointed about is that it seems they'll be doing the four couples sequentially (presumably 4 + 4 + 4 +4 = 16 episodes), while I prefer intertwined story threads.
Aww I didn't know that. That's disappointing if that's true :/ I thought they would be weaving each couple alongside each other throughout the series. I don't exactly hate it or I'd have dropped it, but it's not winning me over very well right now overall. It wasn't really a series that I was anticipating or all that excited about to begin with. It's just one that I wanted to give a try since it had several actors in it that I like, especially Bas, and Wabi Sabi & GMM are behind it. I usually love just about everything Wabi Sabi and GMM is involved with, but this one is a rather meh with a dash of annoying so far me. And, it just doesn't seem to have any magic to it so far.
***Please, nobody that has not yet started watching it be discouraged from watching it because of my impressions. If you're enjoying it, then please continue to do so. I'm just particular about what series I will invest my time into. If I'm not connecting with a series I'll go try watching something else.