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A Beautiful Mess, But Not My Cup of Tea
I get it—this show is supposed to be a journey of character development and all that jazz, so I shouldn’t judge it too harshly. But when I watch something, I cut out all the fluff—the music, the long-winded monologues, and whatever “deep” symbolism the director threw in. And after doing that? There was nothing left for me.
The Good:
• Music: Absolutely fire. The opening song is living rent-free in my head and might never leave.
• Male Lead: Solid performance.
• Atmosphere: The art style—even though blatantly copied from bigger artists—works well with the catchy music and vibe.
The Bad:
Alright, let’s break it down:
1. The Female Lead is... What?!
How is she not in a mental hospital? I mean, seriously. She’s either a psychopath or a sociopath, and neither option explains how she’s just out here, living her best life.
2. Where’s the Story?
What even happened? The ending was so dumb it made me wonder if I missed a few key plot points. The show keeps hinting at some harsh, traumatic past, but where’s the evidence? She doesn’t even seem that scarred—mentally or emotionally—for someone who’s supposedly been through hell.
3. Why is She Obsessed with the Male Lead?
She stalked him after seeing him once... and the dude didn’t call the cops? I mean, be for real. That’s not romance, that’s restraining order territory. And I know she had a small encounter with him when she was a child but there is no way she would recognize him and what if she did, there was no chemistry between them anyway from start to finish.
4. Male Lead’s Weird Behavior
Okay, so the male lead shows zero interest in girls throughout the entire show—so much so that you start thinking he’s just not into women. And then, out of nowhere, he’s into her? Why? HOW?! Bizarre. Honestly, it feels like they just threw that romance in because they couldn’t think of anything else. A little buildup would’ve been nice, thanks.
The Good:
• Music: Absolutely fire. The opening song is living rent-free in my head and might never leave.
• Male Lead: Solid performance.
• Atmosphere: The art style—even though blatantly copied from bigger artists—works well with the catchy music and vibe.
The Bad:
Alright, let’s break it down:
1. The Female Lead is... What?!
How is she not in a mental hospital? I mean, seriously. She’s either a psychopath or a sociopath, and neither option explains how she’s just out here, living her best life.
2. Where’s the Story?
What even happened? The ending was so dumb it made me wonder if I missed a few key plot points. The show keeps hinting at some harsh, traumatic past, but where’s the evidence? She doesn’t even seem that scarred—mentally or emotionally—for someone who’s supposedly been through hell.
3. Why is She Obsessed with the Male Lead?
She stalked him after seeing him once... and the dude didn’t call the cops? I mean, be for real. That’s not romance, that’s restraining order territory. And I know she had a small encounter with him when she was a child but there is no way she would recognize him and what if she did, there was no chemistry between them anyway from start to finish.
4. Male Lead’s Weird Behavior
Okay, so the male lead shows zero interest in girls throughout the entire show—so much so that you start thinking he’s just not into women. And then, out of nowhere, he’s into her? Why? HOW?! Bizarre. Honestly, it feels like they just threw that romance in because they couldn’t think of anything else. A little buildup would’ve been nice, thanks.
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