Happenstance definitely had an interesting concept. It's an original story, and I really wanted to like it, but after trying to get through six episodes, I just couldn't stay invested and ended up dropping it. Which sucks, because the plot had so much potential: a guy from 2020 and another from 1974 connect through letters and a mirror. Time travel isn't new in shows, but Happenstance brings a unique twist with its mix of BL, political themes, and even the COVID-19 era. That alone sets it apart from other time travel series.
But unfortunately, it falls flat in execution. The acting felt pretty weak, there was zero chemistry between the leads, and the audio quality was honestly distracting. It's hard to get emotionally invested when the characters don't feel believable.
On the bright side, the cinematography was really well done. The old house they used for filming was beautiful and added a lot of charm. But again, some scenes had rough audio, which took away from the overall experience.
I get that the main actors are rookies, but their performances just didn't land for me, they definitely need more training. On the flip side, Rosanna Roces (who played the mom) was way more convincing, which isn't surprising since she's a seasoned actress.
Also, I didn't really feel any real connection or spark between the leads. Their relationship didn't pull me in. And the plot's focus on a side character, Luis, made things feel even more disjointed and off-track.
