Episode Guide
Episode 1: 3/5 Episode 2: 3/5 Episode 3: 3/5 Episode 4: 2/5 Episode 5: 2/5 Episode 6: 2/5 Episode 7: 3/5 Episode 8: 4/5 Episode 9: 2/5 Episode 10: 2.5/5 Episode 11: 2/5 Episode 12: 2/5 Episode 13: 2/5 Episode 14: 2/5 Episode 15 : 1. 5 / 5 The first episode was good, but the second and third episodes were not as good. The fourth episode was good, but the fifth and sixth were not as good. The seventh episode was great, but the eighth and ninth were not as great. The tenth episode was great, but the eleventh and twelfth were not as great. ..
Korea’s dramas are some of the most popular in the world. They’re well-made, entertaining and often have a strong message. They’re perfect for watching when you want to relax and get away from the everyday stress of life.
On one end of the spectrum is something like Penthouse, which is an exaggerated melodrama with so many twists and turns that you end up with whiplash by the end. And yet, it remains an enthralling and unmissable treat. At one extreme are sensationalized dramas like Penthouse, which can be thrilling but also dizzying in their twists and turns. Even though they may be over-the-top in some ways, these stories are still compelling to read. ..
Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) is a 2021 Korean television series that is poorly written and poorly executed. There is no chance of it becoming a beautiful swan, instead relegating itself to the recesses of TV history thanks to 16 episodes of regrettable fluff.
The premise of “Three Women” is sound, but the show falls short in execution. The story meanders and the characters are not well developed. ..
In the 50’s, Shi-Eun and Hae-Ryun were seemingly happily married with two kids and a big house. Unfortunately Hae-Ryun is having an affair and files for a divorce.
Meanwhile, Pi-Young and Yu-Shin are in a committed relationship, but Yu-Shin is having an affair. ..
Our third couple are newly-weds Hye-Ryung and Sa-Hyun. Only, Sa-Hyun has a secret which is – yep you guessed it – an affair.
The first two stories are largely unconnected, with only a few small moments of cross examination between characters. The third story is more connected, but it also lacks the organic drama that characterized the other two.
The show makes an absolutely bizarre choice to switch the tone and perspective around the midway point to jump back in time and see how these affairs came to be. Across 1 or 2 episodes this feels like a nice distraction but across 8 episodes, each 65 minutes long, it’s a slog.
Love is a terrible movie. It’s drawn out dialogue and editing make it difficult to enjoy, and the film never seems to recover from its bad start.
The characters themselves are a bit of a mixed bag too, with the three leading ladies intriguing but ultimately underdeveloped. When the perspective shifts to the men instead, none of them have any redeeming features so there’s no emotional engagement to be had while they cheat on their partners. ..
The show includes romantic music during kissing scenes, which is really strange. I don’t think there’s anything romantic about cheating.
The cheating husbands in this study simply use women as sexual objects to get what they want. They pervert their own masculinity by engaging in sexual activities with other women while they’re trying to work out, and this is why they don’t fit into the traditional male role of provider.
Love is a mess. It’s poorly edited, poorly paced, and mundane. It’s a waste of 16+ hours.
Love is a terrible show. It has high ratings in Korea, but it’s not worth watching. The second season is coming, but it’s better to avoid it. ..
