Firstly, it’s best not to compare ITSAY to IPYTM, although the latter is a continuation of the first part the style of storytelling, coloring, visuals, almost everything is different, but that does not mean it’s a bad thing. The second phase of their life is captured well with this new direction taken- it all comes together to form a beautiful whole.

I will not deny, the kind of butterflies the first part brought were not replicated here, however the amount of pain this brought me is far more. That might not sound like the most fun thing but everything is so hard-hitting that no matter how angry the on-going events made me, when I later looked back I was amazed by how they carried this storyline out. The feelings it evoked in me are hard to describe with words, the acting in this part will leave you amazed!

Addressing the biggest complaint with the show- the cheating storyline. It was completely unnecessary and their problems could have been addressed in a different and yet believable manner. Them having different visions for their future, lesser things in common and lack of time for one another are enough points to show how their distance grows. All the while we saw scenes displaying Teh’s disloyalty I was broken and wondered how could he? I later came to realize his character is always in conflict and one who is guided by momentary emotions, so when you actually see what he did it does fit his character. That does not make me a fan of this direction they took, but somehow it doesn’t make me like the show lesser.

For the same reason the ending might not be perceived as happy for all as they do get together, and I was angry at my weak heart but I whole-heartedly smiled in episode 5.

If ITSAY was a heart-warming masterpiece that brought you equal amount of pain and joy, IPYTM is a heart-wrenching sequel to it, that brings you more pain but you can not help but be amazed by its impact.

I would definitely call this a very successful sequel, not like I imagined it to be, but the raw emotions it captured through the stellar cast are commendable and the story as a whole is real and beautiful.

P.S: If cheating in any storyline puts you off like me, I understand your hesitation in giving it a go, maybe prepare yourself mentally and still give it a chance!