Mixed Feelings
Five episodes in and I am having mixed feelings. The actors are doing a great job so and I hope the ending meets my expectations.
I have watched one too many series in which parents get away with being abusive and nothing is done in regards to the victim's mental health. It's quite frustrating to see certain forms of abusive, manipulative or controlling behavior being normalised. I do know and understand that every country has its culture and family principles however watching one or both parents (or a partner) get away with certain unacceptable actions is worrying. In one such series the son was bea**n up till the father was finally willing to accept his relationship with a man. It's okay to touch on such mannerisms or issues because they make the story more realistic but they should not be condoned.
I'm curious as to how the obvious issues in this series will be addressed. A good writer needs to put all of this into consideration; unless it is something they think has been normalised for some strange or unknown reason.
So far, the acting has been impressive and I'm enjoying the added humour in some scenes. Costumes and makeup are on point and the visuals of the lead actors is no joke. Hopefully this series will be well worth the watch when the final episode is aired.
I have watched one too many series in which parents get away with being abusive and nothing is done in regards to the victim's mental health. It's quite frustrating to see certain forms of abusive, manipulative or controlling behavior being normalised. I do know and understand that every country has its culture and family principles however watching one or both parents (or a partner) get away with certain unacceptable actions is worrying. In one such series the son was bea**n up till the father was finally willing to accept his relationship with a man. It's okay to touch on such mannerisms or issues because they make the story more realistic but they should not be condoned.
I'm curious as to how the obvious issues in this series will be addressed. A good writer needs to put all of this into consideration; unless it is something they think has been normalised for some strange or unknown reason.
So far, the acting has been impressive and I'm enjoying the added humour in some scenes. Costumes and makeup are on point and the visuals of the lead actors is no joke. Hopefully this series will be well worth the watch when the final episode is aired.
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