Too Much Story, Too Little Time
This show was an okay adaptation, but the story itself was very average. The characters felt incredibly flat, with almost zero emotional intelligence.
Ten episodes were simply not enough for this story. It was such a letdown because so much was crammed into those episodes, while so much was left out. The pacing made the story feel rushed, and I think the characters and relationships suffered because of it.
Arthur and Sun’s supposed love story? What love? How is that relationship relevant in any meaningful way? Arthur cutting his wrist so Sun would feel guilty for him—why? What exactly did Arthur ever do for Sun that would make him feel that kind of guilt?
Unlike the majority of viewers, I felt absolutely no chemistry between the leads. I didn’t feel much for either of them because the story simply didn’t give their relationship enough substance or development for that chemistry to come through.
The NC was well done, and the actors did a good job with what they were given. I just wish the writing had given them more to work with.
Once again, I feel Arthur should have been played by a more mature-looking actor. Just because you’re built like a refrigerator doesn’t mean you can pull off a dark and mature character. Arthur’s face always gave off an immature vibe, especially when compared to the manhwa, where Jay’s face looks much more adult and mature.
The side characters did a wonderful job in the show, and I especially appreciated that the villains were actual VILLAINS. They felt like genuine antagonists rather than characters who were conveniently misunderstood or softened by the narrative.
Ten episodes were simply not enough for this story. It was such a letdown because so much was crammed into those episodes, while so much was left out. The pacing made the story feel rushed, and I think the characters and relationships suffered because of it.
Arthur and Sun’s supposed love story? What love? How is that relationship relevant in any meaningful way? Arthur cutting his wrist so Sun would feel guilty for him—why? What exactly did Arthur ever do for Sun that would make him feel that kind of guilt?
Unlike the majority of viewers, I felt absolutely no chemistry between the leads. I didn’t feel much for either of them because the story simply didn’t give their relationship enough substance or development for that chemistry to come through.
The NC was well done, and the actors did a good job with what they were given. I just wish the writing had given them more to work with.
Once again, I feel Arthur should have been played by a more mature-looking actor. Just because you’re built like a refrigerator doesn’t mean you can pull off a dark and mature character. Arthur’s face always gave off an immature vibe, especially when compared to the manhwa, where Jay’s face looks much more adult and mature.
The side characters did a wonderful job in the show, and I especially appreciated that the villains were actual VILLAINS. They felt like genuine antagonists rather than characters who were conveniently misunderstood or softened by the narrative.
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