BS on top of BS
First of all, I wish China would get with the rest of the world and stop fetishizing mental illness. At least portray them honestly. It's an illness, nut a trope.
Second, bipolar disorder is NOT caused by traumatic injuries to the head as in a car accident. Nor is bipolar disorder "cured." It's a life long illness, like diabetes or epilepsy. Instead of taking the opportunity to educate the audience, no, let's play up all the incorrect stereotypes. This does a huge disservice to those who actually suffer from this disorder.
Third, the ML is not exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder, he's just an a-hole with a 24/7/365 crappy personality. Symptoms of mania/hypomania don't exist at all times, and most are far more subtle than the heavy handed "acting" of the ML. Suggestion: actually research the disorder before seeking to convince the audience, because you didn't do much of a job this time. On a scale of 1-10, I give it a 4 because I'm feeling generous.
The FL is at least more believable, and she's cute. Unfortunately, not enough to save this show.
Second, bipolar disorder is NOT caused by traumatic injuries to the head as in a car accident. Nor is bipolar disorder "cured." It's a life long illness, like diabetes or epilepsy. Instead of taking the opportunity to educate the audience, no, let's play up all the incorrect stereotypes. This does a huge disservice to those who actually suffer from this disorder.
Third, the ML is not exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder, he's just an a-hole with a 24/7/365 crappy personality. Symptoms of mania/hypomania don't exist at all times, and most are far more subtle than the heavy handed "acting" of the ML. Suggestion: actually research the disorder before seeking to convince the audience, because you didn't do much of a job this time. On a scale of 1-10, I give it a 4 because I'm feeling generous.
The FL is at least more believable, and she's cute. Unfortunately, not enough to save this show.
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