Rhea
Malaysia
Mediocre But Fast-Paced
I think what saves Plot Love from being unwatchable is the fast pacing. This is a drama that has little fillers as things move rather quickly with lots of happenings. Most of the episodes are around 30 minutes each which further increases the watchability. Hence, it is easy to just continue clicking onto the next episode after you have finished watching the one before.
The drama also starts off strongly to me which is crucial to keep viewers’ interest. It has some level of suspense when it begins as we are not told what exactly the female protagonist is after and what happened in the past. It is the kind of drama whereby things are revealed gradually as the story progresses. The low budget is obvious just like for Mysterious Love but it does have a saving grace to make it watchable at the very least.
A Very Fast Moving Plot
In essence, Plot Love is a romance drama. But there are a number of issues thrown into the sub-plots. That is why it has to be fast moving since it only has 24 episodes to cover them all. There is the investigative element as the female lead suspects a crime has been committed against her guardian. Then, there are those jealous women who try to drive a wedge in the main couple. The male lead also has his own enemies to contend with. Add a son into the picture and you will have another side story to be told.
With 3 evil characters, there is little time to spare for fillers. In exchange for the fast pace, character growth will have to be sacrificed. Simplicity takes precedence for the plot to move forward. So, it would be good for viewers who don’t like long-winded details like those found in You Complete Me. But it will be bad if you prefer more realistic plots that have greater depths.
Jealous Third Parties
A jealous third party is a norm in romance dramas. It is not often you will find gems such as Forever And Ever and You Are My Glory whereby third wheelers are not part of the feature. But Love Plot really takes the cake for having not one jealous woman but two. On top of that, there is also a man chasing after the female lead.
Therefore, this is a drama that is kind of exaggerated in terms of plot. The third parties’ obsession borders on the psychotic. The saving grace is neither the male or the female lead is interested in their pursuers. Nevertheless, if you hate watching jealous love rivals going around sabotaging a couple’s relationship, then Plot Love should definitely be crossed out from your watch list.
Poor Acting
Let’s face it. The actors and actresses in this drama are certainly not going to get any nominations for their acting. They are not established names and watching their mediocre acting can be painful at times. I think Chen Shu Jun did slightly better than Ross Chen who can’t seem to show any emotions naturally. The way he squeezes his eyes or scrunches his face to express his emotions just look weird to me. Chen Shu Jun is more bland in her expressions but at least, I don’t get a weird feeling watching her.
If there is to be a star in the drama, I think it should be the kid. Well, he is adorable but it is a pity that the parent-child chemistry is lacking compared to what you would find in Begin Again.
As for the main couple, they do have some level of romantic chemistry. It is not exactly sizzling given the mediocre acting but good enough to pull the romance through. There are a number of kisses but not to the level of My Little Happiness or You Are My Glory.
My Verdict – When You Have Nothing Better To Do…
Despite the poor acting and obvious low budget production, Plot Love is still addictive in a strange way once you give it a go. I put it down to the strong start and fast pacing. Hence, you are more likely to watch all the way to the end to find out what happened. It is not a drama that you will miss or sad to see it end. It is just that you will want to quickly get to the finish line and move on. The progressive reveal also helps to keep the interest going.
Apart from the above, just be aware that the drama is devoid of logic at times. For instance, you will find the young kid is always running around on his own in a big city which is nonsensical. Basically, you can’t think too much and be critical of details when you watch Plot Love. You just have to delight in the couple’s interactions to find enjoyment in the drama.
For this Plot Love review, I will hand it a score of 6.5/10. It has too many weaknesses although its fast-paced nature makes a difference in terms of overall watchability. It is okay if you really have nothing better to do for the day. At the very least, it is not draggy. But if you are fussy in terms of drama quality and acting skills, it will not meet those standards. It is actually a pity because the plot has the potential for a better drama given the strong female character. As it is, it feels cheaply made with all the tropes and unnecessary drama for the ultimate villain towards the end.
The drama also starts off strongly to me which is crucial to keep viewers’ interest. It has some level of suspense when it begins as we are not told what exactly the female protagonist is after and what happened in the past. It is the kind of drama whereby things are revealed gradually as the story progresses. The low budget is obvious just like for Mysterious Love but it does have a saving grace to make it watchable at the very least.
A Very Fast Moving Plot
In essence, Plot Love is a romance drama. But there are a number of issues thrown into the sub-plots. That is why it has to be fast moving since it only has 24 episodes to cover them all. There is the investigative element as the female lead suspects a crime has been committed against her guardian. Then, there are those jealous women who try to drive a wedge in the main couple. The male lead also has his own enemies to contend with. Add a son into the picture and you will have another side story to be told.
With 3 evil characters, there is little time to spare for fillers. In exchange for the fast pace, character growth will have to be sacrificed. Simplicity takes precedence for the plot to move forward. So, it would be good for viewers who don’t like long-winded details like those found in You Complete Me. But it will be bad if you prefer more realistic plots that have greater depths.
Jealous Third Parties
A jealous third party is a norm in romance dramas. It is not often you will find gems such as Forever And Ever and You Are My Glory whereby third wheelers are not part of the feature. But Love Plot really takes the cake for having not one jealous woman but two. On top of that, there is also a man chasing after the female lead.
Therefore, this is a drama that is kind of exaggerated in terms of plot. The third parties’ obsession borders on the psychotic. The saving grace is neither the male or the female lead is interested in their pursuers. Nevertheless, if you hate watching jealous love rivals going around sabotaging a couple’s relationship, then Plot Love should definitely be crossed out from your watch list.
Poor Acting
Let’s face it. The actors and actresses in this drama are certainly not going to get any nominations for their acting. They are not established names and watching their mediocre acting can be painful at times. I think Chen Shu Jun did slightly better than Ross Chen who can’t seem to show any emotions naturally. The way he squeezes his eyes or scrunches his face to express his emotions just look weird to me. Chen Shu Jun is more bland in her expressions but at least, I don’t get a weird feeling watching her.
If there is to be a star in the drama, I think it should be the kid. Well, he is adorable but it is a pity that the parent-child chemistry is lacking compared to what you would find in Begin Again.
As for the main couple, they do have some level of romantic chemistry. It is not exactly sizzling given the mediocre acting but good enough to pull the romance through. There are a number of kisses but not to the level of My Little Happiness or You Are My Glory.
My Verdict – When You Have Nothing Better To Do…
Despite the poor acting and obvious low budget production, Plot Love is still addictive in a strange way once you give it a go. I put it down to the strong start and fast pacing. Hence, you are more likely to watch all the way to the end to find out what happened. It is not a drama that you will miss or sad to see it end. It is just that you will want to quickly get to the finish line and move on. The progressive reveal also helps to keep the interest going.
Apart from the above, just be aware that the drama is devoid of logic at times. For instance, you will find the young kid is always running around on his own in a big city which is nonsensical. Basically, you can’t think too much and be critical of details when you watch Plot Love. You just have to delight in the couple’s interactions to find enjoyment in the drama.
For this Plot Love review, I will hand it a score of 6.5/10. It has too many weaknesses although its fast-paced nature makes a difference in terms of overall watchability. It is okay if you really have nothing better to do for the day. At the very least, it is not draggy. But if you are fussy in terms of drama quality and acting skills, it will not meet those standards. It is actually a pity because the plot has the potential for a better drama given the strong female character. As it is, it feels cheaply made with all the tropes and unnecessary drama for the ultimate villain towards the end.
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