I really appreciated this review. You brought to light one of the many ongoing issues plaguing story telling and…
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad the review resonated with you—it’s always refreshing to connect with someone who sees the bigger picture when it comes to storytelling and gender roles. The princess in Everlasting Longing is definitely a departure from the usual ‘damsel in distress’ trope, and while she’s flawed, she’s also complex and human in a way that’s rare for female characters. I hope you enjoy the drama and her character as much as I did (despite her messiness 😅).
I would have no issue with her behaviour if the SML's feeling for her was reciprocated. I think that's the difference.…
Totally get what you’re saying.......... consent and mutual feelings are key, and the princess definitely crossed the line by treating the SML like property. I’m not validating her behavior, but I do want to point out the double standard. We’ve seen MLs act just as possessive (or worse) in other dramas, even when the FL’s feelings aren’t clear or reciprocated at first. Yet, we give those MLs grace because we assume the FL will eventually fall for them. Why don’t we extend the same understanding to female characters?
The princess was flawed, no doubt, but she also had moments of vulnerability that made her human. I just wish she’d been given the same complexity and potential for growth that we often see in male leads
I need to talk about the princess! Why is everyone hating on her? Yes, yes, she's been very "annoying" and obsessive, dare I even say possessive?
If this princess were a prince, people would be writing fanfiction about her right now. When male characters do the same things she's done (or even worse sometimes, as we've all seen in these stories), they get categorised as "dark romantics" or are seen as "dreamy," "protective," or "Oh, he's so passionate." Yes, she was messy and flawed, but she was also human...
I've never watched a Thai historical drama before, do they always go for the 10 episodes limit or is it just this one?? I'm really dreading the ending because it's so good 😪
The princess was flawed, no doubt, but she also had moments of vulnerability that made her human. I just wish she’d been given the same complexity and potential for growth that we often see in male leads
If this princess were a prince, people would be writing fanfiction about her right now. When male characters do the same things she's done (or even worse sometimes, as we've all seen in these stories), they get categorised as "dark romantics" or are seen as "dreamy," "protective," or "Oh, he's so passionate." Yes, she was messy and flawed, but she was also human...