An intriguing and cute drama that leaves us wanting more.

THE GOOD. - Cool story.

What makes Color Rush stand out is the premise. The universe is unique and interesting. Opening with a brief overview of Mono and Probe dynamics, the viewer is strapped in for something that sets itself apart from slice of life dramas out there. You quickly learn how Monos function in the world and how the presence of a Probe affects them.

The story progresses fast (out of necessity, of course), and, thankfully, that time really isn't wasted. They do pack quite a bit in there, and I never felt like "ugh, this is such a waste of screentime" like I have with other shows. The characters are pretty straightforward and honest, too, which I find refreshing. Neither beats around the bush too much

The characters are few, and the side characters aren't seen often, but they're still loveable. What we do see of them establishes them each as unique with distinct quirks. The visuals of the cast are definitely a treat, too. It's easy to fall in love with forthright Yoohan right along with Yeonwoo.

There's no question that the production is great. In line with many Kdramas, even as a short web series on a budget, Color Rush looks pretty. I've seen different comments on the editing, but overall I found it easy to follow and pleasing aesthetically. The OST is nice; the songs that play set the tone pleasantly and appropriately. (Which sounds bare minimum but I'm sure lots of seasoned BL watchers know how common awkward music can be.)

THE BAD. - Its length.

The episodes are short. Initially, you can see the groundwork for something really great being set out. You're introduced to Monos and Probes, see the tense dynamics between the two, and, on top of that, are handed a mystery regarding Yeonwoo's missing mother. Then come the characters. Even during their brief time on screen, you manage to get enough of an impression of the cast that you start to care. However, with a mere 8 episodes - most of which are 12-15 minutes - there's unfortunately very little time to unpack all of this.

Hence the part of my tagline: it leaves us wanting more. A lot of people feel a bit unsatisfied with the ending, and I think that's completely reasonable! The series just barely scratches the surface of the mysterious aspects of the plot. Heavier topics that come up later in the series are sort of resolved and tossed aside just as quickly as they arise.

The lead actors are young and new which shows at some times. While many scenes are delivered nicely, others feel robotic, forced, and awkward.

The plot and premise are cool, but certain points - like specifics of how Monos function and Mono/Probe dynamics - were touched on briefly. Though I didn't find it too hard to follow, from other comments I saw, a lot of people did. You might find yourself confused as well.

While I think they worked pretty well within their limits, those limits are still jarringly apparent.

THE UGLY.

I can't think of anything offensively ugly in this series except maybe how little time we were given. If your expectations of physical affection come from Thai or Taiwanese dramas (thank you HIStory), then this series will definitely remind you how conservative SK's culture is.

THE CONCLUSION.

In mere minutes, Color Rush sunk its claws into me. If you are on the fence about this series, I urge you: WATCH IT. The episodes are so short. You can even fit one or two in during your lunch at work! So, really, what've you got to lose?

Though short, I ultimately am happy with the little journey I took alongside our characters. It hits a lot of points: lighthearted moments, silliness, internal conflict, doubt, and even grief. I know I've said it a lot, but I'll say it again! This series suffers most from lack of time. If they had the ability to really protract and flesh out what they had going on, it would have felt so much better. Things would have made a lot more sense, and people wouldn't have been scrambling to wikis to understand the lore.

That being said, I still felt excited and happy to watch what they did accomplish. The lighthearted, lovey parts make your heart melt, while the heavier scenes tug your heart strings. The ending concluded the sort of contained storyline well enough that it's satisfying in its own rite.

I got sucked in and felt thoroughly entertained throughout the entire thing. Honestly, what more can you ask?

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