I like the drama so far. But in episode 11, why did the writer feel the need to have ZL spell out to his little buddy why he's hesitant to marry FTY, when the prior scene already conveyed it through action and subtlety? It's a poorly written and awkward scene that treats the audience like idiots. You think professional writers would understand this.
I don't care if the show is female- or male-centered. All I need is great characterization. Just give me believable characters with clear motivations. No simping ML. No rude and ungrateful FL. No forced love triangles or harems. If you can check those boxes, drama, I'm in.
Men in C-dramas are basically second-class citizens now. 😂😂 Reverse harems have become the norm, even in…
"But why can’t the female lead be naive or make mistakes sometimes? No human being is perfect. What makes a good story is seeing her learn, grow and develop as a character."
That would require competent writers and an audience that is receptive. The problem with these shows is that they are made with a specific audience in mind. So they can't do anything that might upset that audience, which is understandable. This is why 95% of these shows are generic slop.
There's the type of antagonist you love to hate because they enhance the drama; then there's the annoying antagonist who ruins the show. Assuming Li Mao is an antagonist (at this point, nobody knows what this dude's deal is), he's the latter. He's a frustratingly inconsistent and annoying character who makes the drama less and less enjoyable. I wish the writer had turned him permanently evil when he decided to chase power. Not this wishy-washy bullshit. What a fumble.
That would require competent writers and an audience that is receptive. The problem with these shows is that they are made with a specific audience in mind. So they can't do anything that might upset that audience, which is understandable. This is why 95% of these shows are generic slop.