This being one of the hit dramas to be featured on Netflix surely gave this title more attention than it otherwise might have gotten. It was trending in my region for a while (Singapore), but I do suspect it might have been due to the drama drought no thanks to COVID-19.

Story: I don't hate it, story is relatable and the conflict points were not forced. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the ride, but the entire premise just wasn't strong for me, as compared to other dramas. For example, Her Private Life or What's Wrong with Secretary Kim are also more slice of life, but they felt a lot stronger to me than Start Up was.

To me, this is the weakest point of the entire drama. The ups weren't high enough, and the lows weren't as low as I felt it should be.

Acting: Loved the male leads. The female lead? Not so much. She has a long way to go.

Rewatch value: Meh. It's not a heart pumping drama that will keep you up at night or cause you to think about it years down the road.

Overall: Worth a pass, but nothing more.