Review of My Happy Marriage

"My Happy Marriage" started off with such promise. It held the potential to be a more mature version of Cinderella with a captivating Japanese twist, one that delved into life after the prince's rescue. The combination of historical context and an arranged marriage gradually blossoming into true love seemed like the foundation for an engaging narrative. However, as the story unfolded, it became apparent that the FMC hadn't undergone significant character development. Her entire persona revolved around martyrdom, persistently fixated on pleasing her husband, her whole personality is being sad. While her past mistreatment certainly justified her yearning for love, the husband's affection did little tofacilitate her transformation into a more well-rounded individual. The narrative felt one-dimensional, lacking the depth and complexity needed to truly resonate with the audience.

Moreover, the inclusion of ghosts and supernatural elements in the plot felt underwhelming and disconnected from the core storyline. It parted away from the desired "otome fairy tale but better" narrative that initially held our attention.

In summary, "My Happy Marriage" had the potential to be a remarkable story with its unique premise, but it fell short in terms of character development and the coherence of its fantastical elements, also love progression was very lacking too. It still managed to earn a decent 7/10 rating, but there is room for improvement to recapture the enchantment of the original promise.

Hopefully, the second season can improve this.