I’m usually not a fan of cheating storylines because they make the characters super unlikeable. Drunken sex storylines are also iffy since the consent is questionable. But gosh, I have to say, Love Mechanics might be an exception so far. I just can’t hate this show.

The characters are not meant to be squeaky clean, but even in their worst moments, they’re vulnerable, honest portrayals of what it means to be a painfully flawed and confused human being.

If you’re the kind who gets annoyed by messy breakups and BL couples having to go through 18935 obstacles before finally getting into a relationship, Love Mechanics is probably not for you.

Mark and Vee’s interactions are littered with tense, flirtatious interactions and non-answers, making it clear that their relationship is not nothing. But the best thing is that Love Mechanics doesn’t try too hard to fill in the gaps or explicitly articulate what characters are feeling in each scene. Audiences are left to infer and pick up on subtle emotional nuances through the characters’ behaviour. These gestures are clues pointing to the truth, even if the characters themselves aren’t completely self-aware of their emotions.

As Mark and Vee hold their breath to make a wish while riding across the White Bridge, Love Mechanics perfectly illustrates the irrational nature of a man in love, searching for whatever it takes to be with the one their heart desires.

My full review here: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2022/08/14/love-mechanics-2022-review/