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The story:
I´ve read some parts of the novel and it seems like a lot was cut out. The story in itself is quite good except for one specific part. I won´t say which part but for those who have read the novel, I think you know which part i mean. This part of the novel made me hate Vee. However thankfully, this scene wasnt incorporated in the series. Other than that i feel the most redeeming part about the story is how it follows Vee trying to forgive himself for what he did, and gaining forgiviness from Mark. As well as Marks internal struggles with accepting Vee.
Acting and chemistry:
First, the two main actors had amazing chemistry. Although stuff was rushed because they had to fit everything in 4 episodes, I felt like the acting and the chemistry between Vee and Mark really saved the series. I didn´t get the sense of awkwardness as I felt when watching some parts of Tossara.
It seems like both War and Yin genuinely worked hard to understand their character and their emotions, and the acting was therefore very natural. The actors conveyed their emotions not just by talking but also by using their eyes. In some scenes you could tell what Mark was conveying just by looking at his eyes.
Lastly the visuals, both actors look truly good together. They are so cute both off-screen and on-screen.
Directing and production:
I hope if they do decide to go for a full series that they improve the directing and production of the show. Some parts were rushed and you were left confused and wondering about what really happened. Also some parts were lacking in execution and flow. I understand that they had to fit everything in 4 episodes though. Also, I was unsure about a specific part from the novel, if that happened in the series but wasn’t shown, or if what happened in the first scene of the series was consensual? If they go for a full series, they should definitely give a clearer answer and I hope that they somehow remove that part in the new series completely.
Music: I love the OST of this series.
Overall:
Love the show, and I hope I will see both actors in future projects together.
I´ve read some parts of the novel and it seems like a lot was cut out. The story in itself is quite good except for one specific part. I won´t say which part but for those who have read the novel, I think you know which part i mean. This part of the novel made me hate Vee. However thankfully, this scene wasnt incorporated in the series. Other than that i feel the most redeeming part about the story is how it follows Vee trying to forgive himself for what he did, and gaining forgiviness from Mark. As well as Marks internal struggles with accepting Vee.
Acting and chemistry:
First, the two main actors had amazing chemistry. Although stuff was rushed because they had to fit everything in 4 episodes, I felt like the acting and the chemistry between Vee and Mark really saved the series. I didn´t get the sense of awkwardness as I felt when watching some parts of Tossara.
It seems like both War and Yin genuinely worked hard to understand their character and their emotions, and the acting was therefore very natural. The actors conveyed their emotions not just by talking but also by using their eyes. In some scenes you could tell what Mark was conveying just by looking at his eyes.
Lastly the visuals, both actors look truly good together. They are so cute both off-screen and on-screen.
Directing and production:
I hope if they do decide to go for a full series that they improve the directing and production of the show. Some parts were rushed and you were left confused and wondering about what really happened. Also some parts were lacking in execution and flow. I understand that they had to fit everything in 4 episodes though. Also, I was unsure about a specific part from the novel, if that happened in the series but wasn’t shown, or if what happened in the first scene of the series was consensual? If they go for a full series, they should definitely give a clearer answer and I hope that they somehow remove that part in the new series completely.
Music: I love the OST of this series.
Overall:
Love the show, and I hope I will see both actors in future projects together.
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