TLDR: The first 3 eps are very average, we were so close shutting it off but it gets better from there and ends up being a very good series.
I can totally understand why people are saying there isn't much chemistry between the 2 leads because in the first few episodes there really isn't. They don't seem to be a good fit and they're always joking sarcastically which isn't exactly "romantic".
A classic rom-com plot device is to have the leads hate each other at the start then they inevitably come around and of course fall in love. Here they were sort of "meh" from the start with her clearly having more feelings for him as evidenced by her actions and him taking her for granted.
From ep 4 or 5 it is very good. A nice chill and fairly realistic (maybe not too relatable as I'm not a privileged pretty boy from a wealthy family but that's not a dealbreaker) depiction of a couples ups and downs over about 14 years. Sounds gripping I know, but there is enough drama and twists to keep it interesting and to keep us immersed.
I have actually been thinking that character development has been lacking in movies for awhile now, it's like it has become an afterthought. But to be fair 1.5 to 2 hours really isn't long enough for character arcs + plot + action +resolution.
That's where these series shine because they can fully flesh out every character and you feel like you know them pretty well by the end.
If you're looking for a chill but well paced, well produced, well acted, well made little show then this is recommended.
I can totally understand why people are saying there isn't much chemistry between the 2 leads because in the first few episodes there really isn't. They don't seem to be a good fit and they're always joking sarcastically which isn't exactly "romantic".
A classic rom-com plot device is to have the leads hate each other at the start then they inevitably come around and of course fall in love. Here they were sort of "meh" from the start with her clearly having more feelings for him as evidenced by her actions and him taking her for granted.
From ep 4 or 5 it is very good. A nice chill and fairly realistic (maybe not too relatable as I'm not a privileged pretty boy from a wealthy family but that's not a dealbreaker) depiction of a couples ups and downs over about 14 years. Sounds gripping I know, but there is enough drama and twists to keep it interesting and to keep us immersed.
I have actually been thinking that character development has been lacking in movies for awhile now, it's like it has become an afterthought. But to be fair 1.5 to 2 hours really isn't long enough for character arcs + plot + action +resolution.
That's where these series shine because they can fully flesh out every character and you feel like you know them pretty well by the end.
If you're looking for a chill but well paced, well produced, well acted, well made little show then this is recommended.