nekochibi
This review may contain spoilers
This should be a must watch
Let me preface this review by saying it will be full of spoilers, as i need a place to put my thoughts. I am not a native English speaker, sorry for the mistakes. Again, THERE ARE SPOLERS AHEAD.
MUSIC:
Perfection! 15/10
CAST:
20/10
REWATCH VALUE:
100/10. I would, if i could, make every single person i know watch this. It's beautiful.
ENDING:
Immaculate
I loved every single second of this series, and I am hoping we will be lucky with a S2. It isn't really a drama in the way most of us are used to, there is no antagonist, no scheming, no true villains. It's a slice of life series that happens to tackle the problems young adults are faced in the LGBTQ+ community. It is wholesome, heartfelt, it will shred you to pieces, and it will bring you back up again. Its a perfect example of "We love each other, but the time isn't right".
Everything regarding this series is amazing. The writing, the acting the music, pacing, subtle hints, hidden gems! The little messages and ending credits- aahhh im still bawling my eyes out. Honestly, its god tier.
Although there are (only) 8 episodes the story isn't rushed at all. It flows naturally, and you don't have a feeling you're watching a series, it feels like you're peeping through a window into Karl and Vlad's life. It starts off slowly, but quickly builds and grows from episode one. You can see the characters grow, mature, make mistakes, fall in love, break apart, and mend each other . The backstories aren't there just as fillers, they help us see their point of view, help us sympathize , and understand their actions and responses to challenges, each other, but to themselves too.
Karl is a shy boy, unaware of his own sexuality, who is a little rough around the edges in the first 2-3 episodes. As the series progresses, and the story unfolds we see that he is really attentive, selfless, compassionate and overall a kind soul. Don't get me started on the hidden presents, birthday and the dancing. ;_; He made mistakes regarding using derogatory terms, and backhanded compliments- but he was eager to be educated when Vlad confronted him about it. His backstory is tragic, and something i deeply sympathize with. His parents had a son before him, who loved drawing houses, and the parents wanted him to be an architect. Due to their parents moment of negligence he drowned in the ocean. Karl was conceived(or born) a year after his death, and inherited everything. Including his brothers name, clothes, and dreams. He wasn't given a possibility of choice even when choosing his college.
Vlad is a confident, smart outgoing guy, comfortable in his own sexuality, and mature enough not to be agitated with every mistake Karl made, so as long he was willing to learn and apologize. Vlad too has a sad backstory, and he blames himself that their father left. Vlad's dad is a homophobic dick, who hit his child because he was "too excited to talk about a seatmate". He was 6 at the time. A year later, during his birthday party he ruffled Vlad's hair, left and never came back. His sister, Judith, played a major role in why he blamed himself. continuous saying "if only you weren't gay" and other bullshit, made him believe he was the reason. Also, consent is so fucking sexy! All hail Vlad, and his maturity! <3
Judith is, from my point of view, a complete bitch. Due to the mistakes, and blame she put on Vlad when they were younger, she is now an "avid ally". Every scene with her irked me, and i wanted to slap the shit out of her. She is pompous, invades privacy, gives herself too much rights. Barging into OTHER peoples home, shushing people, and cutting them off while talking is disgusting. If i were Karl, i would've pushed her down the stairs. -.- The behavior portrayed by her is that of toxic positivity, and is more damaging than it does any good. Forcing her brother and Karl to kiss in front of her, while exclaiming "You gays give me life" creeped me the fuck out. It sounded like fetishisation of gay relationships, and i wanted to barf. Also, cornering someone into coming out, in front of people is so fucking wrong on so many fucking levels. People are entitled to their own truths and "coming out" in their own terms, and when they are ready. She is the perfect example of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions". Judith gave me flashbacks to when i had to protect my best friend at the time, due to the exact same situation. He was cornered into coming out, but instead of liberation - he got kicked out of his home and ostracized from his family. We were 15 at the time, he was living with me and my family for the time being. It took us 2 years to bring his confidence to half of what it used to be. Being an ally is being a support system, and fighting alongside those you love and support - when it is needed. It is not proclaiming "I AM AN ALLY" every two seconds.
Anna is a bit annoying, has a sharp tongue, and her backstory explains her behavior. She is a teenage mother, who got pregnant at prom night, and fears that she is missing out on life because of her kid. Anna refuses to be "reduced" just to the role of motherhood and sacrifices, cause she is so much more. She is an artist, she is bold, honest and unapologetic. Her role is that of female empowerment, and she proved to be a great friend, and a much better ally than Judith. Her advice was always timed and phrased perfectly- and she was the push that Karl needed to become braver. I loved her so much.
Karls parents are so much like mine, that i started crying uncontrollably when he talked to them last time. You are the perfect child and you can do no wrong- so as long as you do what they say. The moment you have the "audacity" to have your own dreams, and refuse to have them shoving their on complexes and dreams down your throat- you're in the wrong. You're ungrateful. They had the audacity to pretend like Karl isn't a replacement child, forcing their dreams and plans onto him. Also a great example of toxic positivity. Some people don't deserve to be parents. So many dreams, hopes, aspirations and lives get crushed under the overwhelming pressure of forced dreams, and wanting love and approval from parents. I was so happy when Karl started taking steps towards his dreams, and ultimately - freedom.
MUSIC:
Perfection! 15/10
CAST:
20/10
REWATCH VALUE:
100/10. I would, if i could, make every single person i know watch this. It's beautiful.
ENDING:
Immaculate
I loved every single second of this series, and I am hoping we will be lucky with a S2. It isn't really a drama in the way most of us are used to, there is no antagonist, no scheming, no true villains. It's a slice of life series that happens to tackle the problems young adults are faced in the LGBTQ+ community. It is wholesome, heartfelt, it will shred you to pieces, and it will bring you back up again. Its a perfect example of "We love each other, but the time isn't right".
Everything regarding this series is amazing. The writing, the acting the music, pacing, subtle hints, hidden gems! The little messages and ending credits- aahhh im still bawling my eyes out. Honestly, its god tier.
Although there are (only) 8 episodes the story isn't rushed at all. It flows naturally, and you don't have a feeling you're watching a series, it feels like you're peeping through a window into Karl and Vlad's life. It starts off slowly, but quickly builds and grows from episode one. You can see the characters grow, mature, make mistakes, fall in love, break apart, and mend each other . The backstories aren't there just as fillers, they help us see their point of view, help us sympathize , and understand their actions and responses to challenges, each other, but to themselves too.
Karl is a shy boy, unaware of his own sexuality, who is a little rough around the edges in the first 2-3 episodes. As the series progresses, and the story unfolds we see that he is really attentive, selfless, compassionate and overall a kind soul. Don't get me started on the hidden presents, birthday and the dancing. ;_; He made mistakes regarding using derogatory terms, and backhanded compliments- but he was eager to be educated when Vlad confronted him about it. His backstory is tragic, and something i deeply sympathize with. His parents had a son before him, who loved drawing houses, and the parents wanted him to be an architect. Due to their parents moment of negligence he drowned in the ocean. Karl was conceived(or born) a year after his death, and inherited everything. Including his brothers name, clothes, and dreams. He wasn't given a possibility of choice even when choosing his college.
Vlad is a confident, smart outgoing guy, comfortable in his own sexuality, and mature enough not to be agitated with every mistake Karl made, so as long he was willing to learn and apologize. Vlad too has a sad backstory, and he blames himself that their father left. Vlad's dad is a homophobic dick, who hit his child because he was "too excited to talk about a seatmate". He was 6 at the time. A year later, during his birthday party he ruffled Vlad's hair, left and never came back. His sister, Judith, played a major role in why he blamed himself. continuous saying "if only you weren't gay" and other bullshit, made him believe he was the reason. Also, consent is so fucking sexy! All hail Vlad, and his maturity! <3
Judith is, from my point of view, a complete bitch. Due to the mistakes, and blame she put on Vlad when they were younger, she is now an "avid ally". Every scene with her irked me, and i wanted to slap the shit out of her. She is pompous, invades privacy, gives herself too much rights. Barging into OTHER peoples home, shushing people, and cutting them off while talking is disgusting. If i were Karl, i would've pushed her down the stairs. -.- The behavior portrayed by her is that of toxic positivity, and is more damaging than it does any good. Forcing her brother and Karl to kiss in front of her, while exclaiming "You gays give me life" creeped me the fuck out. It sounded like fetishisation of gay relationships, and i wanted to barf. Also, cornering someone into coming out, in front of people is so fucking wrong on so many fucking levels. People are entitled to their own truths and "coming out" in their own terms, and when they are ready. She is the perfect example of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions". Judith gave me flashbacks to when i had to protect my best friend at the time, due to the exact same situation. He was cornered into coming out, but instead of liberation - he got kicked out of his home and ostracized from his family. We were 15 at the time, he was living with me and my family for the time being. It took us 2 years to bring his confidence to half of what it used to be. Being an ally is being a support system, and fighting alongside those you love and support - when it is needed. It is not proclaiming "I AM AN ALLY" every two seconds.
Anna is a bit annoying, has a sharp tongue, and her backstory explains her behavior. She is a teenage mother, who got pregnant at prom night, and fears that she is missing out on life because of her kid. Anna refuses to be "reduced" just to the role of motherhood and sacrifices, cause she is so much more. She is an artist, she is bold, honest and unapologetic. Her role is that of female empowerment, and she proved to be a great friend, and a much better ally than Judith. Her advice was always timed and phrased perfectly- and she was the push that Karl needed to become braver. I loved her so much.
Karls parents are so much like mine, that i started crying uncontrollably when he talked to them last time. You are the perfect child and you can do no wrong- so as long as you do what they say. The moment you have the "audacity" to have your own dreams, and refuse to have them shoving their on complexes and dreams down your throat- you're in the wrong. You're ungrateful. They had the audacity to pretend like Karl isn't a replacement child, forcing their dreams and plans onto him. Also a great example of toxic positivity. Some people don't deserve to be parents. So many dreams, hopes, aspirations and lives get crushed under the overwhelming pressure of forced dreams, and wanting love and approval from parents. I was so happy when Karl started taking steps towards his dreams, and ultimately - freedom.
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