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W Series: The Way You Shine taiwanese drama review
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W Series: The Way You Shine
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by sosn
2 days ago
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 10
Story 10.0
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

A Grounded Take on Complex Heavy Themes and Unresolved Conflicts

This story addressed several complex issues; abortion and suicide being the most complicated. The issue of the controlling mothers, passive fathers and vindictive friend is also complex.

I think the narrative was excellent in that it tackled abortion in a realistic way treating it as one of many aspects of women's healthcare.

The suicide of the father of the FL was interesting but wasn’t addressed thoroughly. His circumstances were dire-he was depressed and sadly his judgement was impaired so was his ability to reason and find hope. The business practices of the corporation were portrayed as irresponsible thus contributing to the father's financial losses, subsequent indebtedness and depression. In the end the Chair rejected her responsibility.

The controlling manipulative mothers, passive father figures and the rejected vindictive female classmate of the ML were clearly depicted. I would like to have seen that some of the deceptions were exposed with consequences for the vindictive and controlling behavior. These negative behaviors were presented however they were not addressed directly.

I would describe this show as a drama with romance as a minor theme.
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