Whether it was on purpose or though some sort of misguided attempt at youthful angst, the writers and producers of this show have managed to gather together a group of the most conceited, despicable, spoilt, hateful young people it's ever been my misfortune to watch. There is barely one/two likeable characters out of them all and they aren't the leads, more the sidekicks.
As a European, I had thought that, being a more adult take on University life, with lots of sexually charged shenanigans and some nudity, that this American production would either get rid of the sex scenes where they are half clothed when doing it or be mature about it. But no, the hypocrisy here is that the Americans can't stand to see a boob and despite a lot of sex in this and lots of male bums on display, as well as various sexual acts that are for a mature audience, the Americans can't seem to get past the need to have clothing on when having sex. It's an annoying distraction which tells the viewer, this isn't real, we can't show real as they do in Europe, can't show a boob, but we can show ass. And I'm not even a fan of boobs, but if you're going to make a show as overtly sexual as this one, then either do it properly or don't bother. You can see here how the American film/TV industry has tied itself up in knots in pandering to every concern and there's nothing genuine about any of it.
The other aspect here which annoys is the narcissistic behaviour and manipulation of the main lead, coupled with the willing complacency, neediness, cheating and backbiting of his victims. Hopefully, it's not a true representation of anyone's real life or there's no hope for them.
In that respect, the reason I watched until the end is that this series makes you dislike the characters so completely that, ironically, you find yourself wanting to see if karma will ever level the playing field and teach them all a lesson. We live in hope.
As a European, I had thought that, being a more adult take on University life, with lots of sexually charged shenanigans and some nudity, that this American production would either get rid of the sex scenes where they are half clothed when doing it or be mature about it. But no, the hypocrisy here is that the Americans can't stand to see a boob and despite a lot of sex in this and lots of male bums on display, as well as various sexual acts that are for a mature audience, the Americans can't seem to get past the need to have clothing on when having sex. It's an annoying distraction which tells the viewer, this isn't real, we can't show real as they do in Europe, can't show a boob, but we can show ass. And I'm not even a fan of boobs, but if you're going to make a show as overtly sexual as this one, then either do it properly or don't bother. You can see here how the American film/TV industry has tied itself up in knots in pandering to every concern and there's nothing genuine about any of it.
The other aspect here which annoys is the narcissistic behaviour and manipulation of the main lead, coupled with the willing complacency, neediness, cheating and backbiting of his victims. Hopefully, it's not a true representation of anyone's real life or there's no hope for them.
In that respect, the reason I watched until the end is that this series makes you dislike the characters so completely that, ironically, you find yourself wanting to see if karma will ever level the playing field and teach them all a lesson. We live in hope.
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