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Prime Video Romance Falls Flat: Fans Deserve Better
9 Jun
Summary
- The show fails to deliver engaging characters and plot twists.
- Its non-linear timeline creates confusion for viewers.
- Based on a bestseller, the series is deemed uninspired and rote.
Prime Video's "Every Year After," adapted from Carley Fortune's bestselling novel, is receiving criticism for its uninspired execution.
The eight-episode series follows Persephone "Percy" Fraser's 15-year-long on-again, off-again romance with brothers Charlie and Sam Florek in Barry's Bay, British Columbia. Despite a popular source, the show's narrative is described as rote and predictable.
A major flaw highlighted is the show's non-linear structure, which jumps between past and present without clear distinction. This, coupled with underdeveloped characters and inconsistent aging of the actors, leads to viewer confusion.
While the series may find an audience due to the book's popularity, critics argue that romance fans deserve more compelling characters and surprising plot developments, suggesting "Every Year After" settles for mediocrity.
