My Personal Weatherman (2023)

struggled with Segaski

Overall: I loved everything about this except Segaski. 8 episodes about 20 minutes each. Aired on GagaOOLala & Viki. 

Content Warnings: intimate partner abuse (see my explanation at the end), stalking, manhandling, non con bondage

What I Liked
- acting/chemistry
- NSFW well done
- production value

Room For Improvement
- Segaski is an abuser and a jerk (get your own soy sauce), this went beyond miscommunication
- lack of growth from Segaski, he actually got worse as the series went on, in episode 7 he apologized for believing Yoh can be an independent adult/trusting him which was definitely not the apology I was looking for, towards the end there was a hint of growth but then he backslid again
- why was Segaski so stupid, Yoh told him that he wanted someone who was nice/caring and smiled at him, but Segaski was forbidding him from seeing his friends, pulled him around and threatened to confine him to their apartment?!?
- the NSFW fizzled out, though there was a little in ep 8
- cliche getting sick after being in the rain but at least it was before and not after they had sex

I really hope people realize this is fiction and not a model for a healthy relationship because Segaski is an abuser
1. financial abuse - it is apparent that Yoh is very aware he is financially dependent on Segaski, they don't show us that he has anywhere else to go, I think it was either ep 3 or 4 Segaski reminds Yoh that he provides everything for him
2. Segaski forbids Yoh from seeing his friend in episode 4, Yoh is a grown adult and should be to go or see his friends when he wants to, Segaski in episode 7 again is angry hoping Yoh doesn't visit his friend
3. stalking - Segaski stalked Yoh, he never apologized for this but Yoh apologized for seeing his friend/coworker, those who are abused will say the problem is their fault when it was actually the abuser's action/fault (i.e. Segaski shouldn't have stalked Yoh or forbade him from seeing his friend)
4. physical abuse - pulling someone by the wrist is abusive unless there is an emergency and a person is yanking another person out of danger, in episode 7 Yoh was uncomfortable when Segaski tied his hands together and said he couldn't be trusted to be on his own although we know Yoh can be an unreliable narrator and then later it seemed like he might like it but it didn't start out as consensual bondage

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It's AMAZING

This Drama is UNDERATED.
When i watched the first two episodes, I wanted to drop it, but im happy i didn't!
The acting is just AMAZING and the chemistry i fricking INTENSE!
The romantic scenes were amazing and the actors looked like an real couple! Someone could say that mizuki was kinda toxic, but I liked his role a really much and i think he and his serious face were really suitable!
The story was interesting and i wasnt bored even once!
I was actualy really scared that there will be too much nsfw or drama (i hate love triangles), but it was more likely relaxing and all u could se were male leads!

I personaly REALLY liked it, I think i will rewatch it soon!! :)

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Fired the Weatherman

It's been a minute since I've seen a drama so completely lackluster and pointless. My expectations weren't high, frankly I wasn't sure what to expect, but I certainly thought it was going to be better than it was. I truly don't understand the relatively high rating this drama has. The relationship is toxic, which is fine, not every relationship is sunshine and daisies and it can be interesting when those kinds of toxic relationships are explored. But there is no exploration here, no sense of why these people are together, and no character development to bring clarity. It's just eight episodes of nothingness that left me wondering what the heck I'd just watched.

Plots are apparently boring as there is barely one present. I kept waiting for something to happen, for some kind of progress, but nothing ever happened. It's basically two men going around in circles and nothing ever gets accomplished. It was incredibly frustrating to watch and I kept wondering, how on earth are they going to give this a satisfying ending? The answer quite simply is that they didn't. The pacing is mediocre, just good enough to keep me watching to the end. That's the best I can say for it.

The characters are frustrating and weak. They're supposed to be in love, but neither one is good at expressing that love or even admitting to it. They can't even communicate to any real degree. Their conversations are by and large short and stilted. There are several instances of miscommunication because they are both incapable of opening their mouths. Segasaki is a meteorologist who's charming on tv, but at home is less than agreeable. He treats Yoh as more of a servant than someone he cares about and that never really goes away. Rather than developing positively as the series progresses, he grows ever more possessive of Yoh to the point that he literally ties him up to prevent him from leaving. Yoh, for his part, is a very passive person who fails to speak up for himself or really do anything for himself period. He takes Segasaki's treatment and while he contemplates leaving him, never actually does anything to facilitate that idea. He's just such an ineffectual character. The ending is very similar to the beginning, except they're supposedly happy. Yoh has apparently come to the conclusion that he likes Segasaki's abuse and Segasaki is ever so slightly more attentive, though still very possessive. They both just lack any kind of real depth of character and there's nothing present to make me care about either of them. It's a huge disconnect between them and the audience. And despite the fact that their initial history with how they met and connected is shown, the in between of that time period and the present is left a mystery. The character development is basically nil which is disappointing because there could have been a lot more to it.

Both actors are fairly generically cute and that was the biggest thing they had going for them since their acting skills left something to be desired. Even if characters lack in vocal communication, a lot can be conveyed in other ways. Unfortunately that didn't happen here. Their overall performance was as lackluster as the story. Funnily enough, their chemistry during the intimate scenes was actually quite good. It's just a pity that didn't translate to the more mundane scenes.

The production value was good as is to be expected with a Japanese production. The opening and ending credits were very aesthetically pleasing with music that meshed well.

Ultimately I found this drama to be disappointing and incredibly mediocre. It's aesthetics are about all it has going for it and that's simply not enough. With a stronger story and characters, it could have been compelling and unique but unfortunately, it is neither of those. If you want a drama that leaves you feeling unsatisfied, this is the one for you.

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I am confused

I have this urge to say something because I only read positive reviews but there are things that just don´t sit right with me. First of all I acknowledge that the series is adapted from the manga "Taikan Yohou". So I can´t say anything about the manga itself but only about the episodes I watched so far. In my point of view it is not just about little miscommunication and misunderstanding. I mean what is with the stalking in episode 6 for example? I can´t explain it well but it is just a feeling. A lot of things just feel so wrong to me.
Yeah they are hot. And yeah it seems to be consensual and they actually have feelings for eachother. But I have a weird feeling while watching this series. Can anybody relate?

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This series is a 10

I like plots like this, realistic ones. When I watch Yoh I understand when sometimes he can’t speak up and say the things he wants to say. I relate much to Yoh so I love him. I just have to say how hot they are! They look so handsome and cute at the same time. I saw the behind the scenes and they’re so cute together! Mizuki getting jealous is the cutest! I love this series and I hope you will too. It’s a shame it’ll only get a few episodes and we’re nearing the end but I pray for season 2!! I don’t know why the rating is messed up but this series is a 10 for me <3

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Relación curiosa y sensual

Digo "Curiosa" porque no se muy bien como describir la relación entre los protagonistas. Creo que es una de las cosas que me atrae de esta serie, que no es la típica relación/historia. Cuesta al principio entender la dinámica que tienen, saber lo que sienten o piensan realmente (bueno, no estoy segura de que lo sepa todavía).

De lo que estoy altamente agradecida es de la actuación de los actores, quería remarcar esto, como tan sutilmente hacen sentir con sus sensuales interacciones, casi sin palabras.

Interesante como poco a poco se van desarrollando las emociones y pensamientos que tienen. Echaba de menos estas series dónde gradualmente te van metiendo en la historia y sus sensaciones. Como espectadora ha ido cambiando mi opinión y mirada hacia los personajes a medida que van pasando los capítulos.

Os la recomiendo.

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I really didn't like this

Okay. I've seen people justify the relationship portrayed in this series by linking it to BDSM practices and dom/sub roleplay. Right off the bat, I'm going to say I know very little about BDSM. But, as I understand it, it has very clear rules and sets firm boundaries in order to guarantee that both parties involved feel in control of their body and their autonomy. It uses safe words, and always respects consent.
This was not present in this series. There was no consent. Segasaki was grabbing Yoh and throwing him on the bed whenever he felt like it, without asking him if he even wanted to do that at that moment. He even ties Yoh up at one point, without consulting it first.
I'm confused about how they wanted me to feel about this couple. Should I ship them (I don't)? Should I be concerned for Yoh's safety (I was)? Should I find Segasaki's attitude attractive (I don't)?
Honestly, this was just incredibly hard to watch.
Yoh had no development at all. He's a very meek character, very soft-spoken, lets others walk all over him, and is easily influenced (or rather manipulated). He doesn't question Segasaki's possessiveness of him. He doesn't fight back when he's forbidden from seeing any other person that isn't Segasaki, be it a man or a woman, a friend or an acquaintance. He cooks for Segasaki (whatever food the latter asks for), and sleeps with him when the other feels like it. He doesn't even KNOW Segasaki likes him until the last episode or so - when Segasaki tells him directly (and Yoh thinks 'I thought I was worthless'). I'm just- this is so bad? Someone please save this man??
Yoh also never emotes. He has no emotions other than surprise, submission and slight joy (let's mention that the happiest I've seen him was when he was hanging out with his friend's husband). There's nothing else.
Segasaki is just despicable. Maybe it was intended, maybe it wasn't, but I just can't stand him. I've already said that, but he's so possessive and controlling and kind of uses Yoh like he's his personal toy. He's all over him when he's jealous of the 'editor' (which doesn't even exist), then ditches him and ignores him after a misunderstanding (and doesn't let Yoh explain anything). He tells Yoh his life is 'his', warns him not to 'run away' while on top of him and tying him up, and ends up blaming the misunderstandings they've had on Yoh (apparently he does things on purpose to confuse Segasaki and make him jealous. ...Okay).

So. I guess I didn't like this series. I actually kind of hated it. If its intention was to portray a toxic relationship, I don't think it was made clear enough. And if it was meant to represent BDSM, I think (again, not an expert) it was done poorly.

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Classic Toxic Yaoi

It’s definitely very reminiscent of like early 2000s toxic yaoi lol.

Pros
-The leads have insanely good chemistry
-Solid acting
-Utilizes one of my favorite filming techniques of just letting more intimate or emotional scenes breathe. No music, no sound effects, just a quiet and raw moment. *chefs kiss*

Cons
-The ML is domineering, manipulative and controlling.
-Textbook example of an abusive relationship. The ML is extremely controlling over the MCs life. He doesn’t want him having friends and consistently tries to isolate him from the outside world. When he’s not being controlling, he’s being physically aggressive by constantly being rough with MC (grabbing his face, manhandling him, literally pushing him around). Like yikes
-Seriously, he is like every red flag
-And then they pull the “oh well MC secretly kinda likes it”. Bro, I will throw up right here and right now.
-My least favorite trope is also used constantly: Complete lack of communication. Just SPEAK to each other, it would literally solve like 50% of your problems (the other 50% is MLs terrible personality…)

Do I regret watching it? No lol it was fairly entertaining. If you have a partner like ML should you run for the hills? Yes. Luckily this is fiction

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What a toxic relationship

Weatherman? Good idea.
Weatherman x mangaka? Damn interesting.
Surprisingly toxic 5 stars weatherman love life? Sht up I will definitely watch it.

BUT LITTLE DID I KNOW

Strange...weird...the fk is this?
Story is weird but I strangely wanna know what's next, what kind of crazy action they'd do in the next episode. The misunderstanding is the most annoying thing in this drama, it is happening in every damn episode, and there's always new misunderstanding everyday like is this a story about how love could happen even without a proper communication? Like hell that'd happened __-

Next, the toxicity is mind blowing oh my goodness gracious. The relationship is too toxic, leads are walking redflags. Obsession, overly controlling behaviour, to sexual harrassment, all that you can find in this so called masterpiece✨️ What a great idea, yeah?🥹 If you can't stand overly toxic romance then STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRAMA! I'm warning ya.

Acting...not that good but I can feel what they want to deliver. The acting might looks boring and makes you sleepy but that's how it supposed to be so prepare your coffee☕️

Music not my taste and forgettable. What I remember is the cricket sound effect and the typical piano instrumental for morning days in dorama.

Do I want to rewatch this? Yes but not all episodes, just the hot steamy- KIDDING!! Maybe only the "nagi" ep or any ep with their university days bcs the leads younger self were too shining shimmering splendid.

Do I recommend this? Well this is an enjoyable one time watch so what do you waiting for? Just watch it.

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Un bonheur

Que c'est agréable de passer 8 épisodes en compagnie de Kouhei et Atsuki !
Soyons honnête, le drama ne repose que sur eux, le scénario étant une énième variante de l'intrigue préférée des BL, à savoir le manque de communication. Je suis navrée de la trivialité de cette critique, mais qu'ils sont beaux, ensemble, séparément, sérieux, souriants... Certes le sujet est bien abordé, bien filmé, bien dialogué ; les personnages, s'ils n'ont rien de novateurs, sont plaisants et il n'est guère difficile de se prendre d'intérêt pour l'évolution de leur histoire. Mais sincèrement, le coup de maître de ce drama est d'avoir casté ces deux acteurs. Leur alchimie, visuelle et dramatique, donne toute la profondeur nécessaire afin de faire exister Mizuki et Yoh au-delà des stéréotypes qu'ils auraient très facilement pu devenir.

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