Much like Twin Angel's first TV series (Tokimeki Paradise) BREAK is much better written than most people would expect and, as some might say, than it deserves to be. Whether one likes the content of the show or not, fundamentally BREAK tells a coherent story in a surprisingly mature manner (mature, relatively speaking for the kind of show that this is). Much like Tokimeki Paradise, plot points are revealed subtly and intelligently, and most importantly, the writing is focused on telling the story. With simple characters and a simple message, the most important thing a writer can do is shape the story in away that feels natural to the viewer. It's simply good writing. It's the kind of writing a lot of 'mature' shows could afford to adopt. Unlike Tokimeki Paradise some of the goofiness is sacrificed for a somewhat serious story near the end. Oddly enough, or maybe because of how well it's handled, it works well. When something that is for the most part a light-hearted magical girl romp tries to be serious, dramatic or emotional one would expect some eye-rolling. But BREAK manages to slip dramatic, serious, emotional shit in without sacrificing the feeling of the previous light-heartedness, and it isn't like the goofiness goes away completely either. BREAK has found a great balance of being serious when it should but not forgetting that there's a limit to how much the viewer is going to care. That's self-awareness.

The show would be better off if it gave its side characters, like Billy, more screen time. There is some comedy gold to be found in their antics.

Also, the villain is actually a really good villain. It's almost uncanny.

We have new characters this time around, and judging from the first episode one would think it an iteration or spin-off. But [insert good writing here] as the story progresses we learn more about why this new Twin Angel team is running around. Also, it's refreshing to see these new girls. I personally liked their characters better than the originals. The ending could have been better but the build up made up for it.

There's not much else to say. Most people will refuse to admit that this is a solid show, simply on principle. And judging from the score here on MAL there is obviously a ratings threshold for 'shows nobody told me were good.' It's nothing ground breaking but simple done well is almost always better than extravagant done poorly.