TheRedSunset Reviews

XO, Kitty (2023– )

This is what we have come to

[5/10 · 18 May 2023]

I liked the idea of a k-drama inspired show, I love lighthearted fun and sometimes I like to watch shows that have no use for my brain, but this was bad, oh God, this was very bad. The acting was tight with tons of cringy moments, and the cast didn't seem to feel comfortable in the skin of their characters. Maybe they could have pulled it off with better dialogue and a more confident storyline, but, alas, they did not have that. The plot was all over the place with everything happening so fast. A lot of things did not make sense and it's all just glossed over. This is the kind of mediocre that you cannot turn a blind eye to. It is watchable and entertaining sometimes, but you have to actively walk yourself away from the bad parts and into enjoying it. I swear I'm not one of those people who goes online and is all 'Netflix need to be stopped' but Jesus H Christ.

I did like the romantic plot twist though.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Better than the original

[7/10 · 4 May 2023]

I have enjoyed the original Bridgerton, but only after watching Queen Charlotte have I realized just how much was lacking from it.

The original Bridgerton series, compared to this one, is too distracted, with a destination that's clear and safe, such that space is set for a hazy or careless middle. This show however carries itself with its goal in mind and does it with grace. It is just six episodes, shorter than the original, but never for once feels hastened. With every scene you can sense the care with which it was made, that it meant something to someone somewhere to form this in the way it was formed. Most importantly, it had gall, and it did it in a way that was never gratuitous. Don't get me wrong, I love the laid-backery of the original series, but sometimes I think you have to step close to the fire and burn some skin.

Also, the cast was capable, but the shining star has to be the woman who plays the younger lady Danbury, she just glows (much as the older one) and steals the story.

It is a sizeable shame that this is a limited series. Big complements!

Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between (2022)

Disappointing

[3/10 · 6 July 2022]

It was so unbelievably boring and pointless, I almost scratched my eyes out. I kept fast-forwarding, hoping it would become more bearable but it didn't. It was like watching a 2 hour-length-you-tube commercial . There was no emotion or soul or chemistry between the characters. The general plot idea was good but the writing and the scenes- JESUS it was like it was cobbled up in two minutes (WHERE IS THE FLAVOUR OR EVEN CARE? ) The worst thing is it wasn't even enjoyably or laughably horrible, just mind-numbingly dull. This should have been a 5 minute short or something.

Undone (2019–2022)

SEASON 2 WAS SO MUCH BETTER THAN SEASON 1 AND THAT'S SAYING A LOT

[8/10 · 9 May 2022]

Gave this a seven because i thought that season 1 ending was lazy but apparently it was not a limited series. Season 2 was soo good i had to bump it up one more star. WELL DONE.

The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021)

Good but nothing special

[5/10 · 23 July 2021]

I honestly expected more romance and more heartwrench from the movie but the romance comes off as a little bland and there is little chemistry between the main characters although I would credit this mostly to the writing. It however makes for a nice drama and a good Saturday comfort watch.