This series is based on a novel by Sally Rooney. I remember once reading something about her that said, "She writes depressing stories about people who struggle to communicate." I find this description accurate and true for both this series and the other one based on her other book, "Conversations with Friends."

This series is about a deep relationship between two very young souls, a relationship full of misunderstandings, full of hurt and pain and also moments of joy. I hesitate to label this relationship as "toxic" because despite all the pain, it held a certain beauty.

As someone who has struggled with communicating before, the show was so relatable for me and the story made sense to me, but I understand if it doesn't to some people. Because not everyone is unable to describe what they want and how they feel and what they think, just like Marianne and Connell at the beginning. However their characters became more mature with each episode, and they finally made to help themselves.

As someone who has struggled with communication in the past, the show resonated deeply with me, and the story made sense. However, I understand that it might not be relatable to everyone, as not everyone finds it difficult to express their desires, emotions, and thoughts like Marianne and Connell did initially. However their characters evolved and matured with each episode, ultimately they found ways to help themselves.

While the storyline may sound cheesy or cliché on the surface, it truly isn't, at least not for me. The show's attention to detail is so compelling that it makes you overlook the so called "cheesy" storyline. Additionally, I appreciated the remarkable acting, particularly by Paul Mescal. In some episodes, Connell struggles with depression and panic attacks, and Mescal does a great job portraying those struggles.

I'd also like to mention that I'm usually not a fan of graphic sexual scenes, but I found that this show handled them tastefully and respectfully.

Overall, it was an aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking mini-series that was worth watching.