A Hollywood Match

I was really looking forward to this one, and it did not disappoint!

This vertical is sweet, fun, and refreshingly original. I absolutely LOVE the plot! If you’re looking for a series that breaks away from the usual storylines, don’t miss this one!

Lately, I’ve noticed more verticals stepping outside the typical tropes, and I am SOOOO here for it! This one is a great example of fresh storytelling done right.

The Characters

Brooke (Ashley) is an absolute badass. She’s one of the best at her job, capable of making or breaking someone’s career—so don’t mess with her. She’s also fiercely independent, which is usually a good thing, but in her case, it’s also her biggest obstacle when it comes to love. She claims she doesn’t want a relationship, but deep down, maybe that’s just an excuse to avoid facing her true feelings.

Then we have Ethan (Adam)—sweet, charming, and always there for Brooke. The perfect best friend. And that’s exactly his problem. He’s been friend-zoned for so long that even he seems to have accepted it… until another guy enters the picture.

Enter Liam (Ali), a ridiculously handsome superstar and some serious competition. Unlike Ethan, he doesn’t hesitate—he’s confident, direct, and isn’t afraid to express his feelings from the start. Liam is a total green flag, and honestly, I adored him!

Speaking of characters I adored—let’s talk about Sophie (Miah). She’s such a sweetheart, genuinely kind and pure-hearted. My only concern is that she might be too trusting for the industry, which, of course, leads to her getting hurt by jerks.

And if we’re talking about jerks, we’ve got two prime examples in this vertical.

• Dylan: The classic guy who thinks every woman wants him. Sure, he’s attractive, but he’s also shallow and self-absorbed—the type that would bore anyone in no time.
• Niles (Jeff): The absolute worst. If Liam is a green flag, Niles is the biggest red flag ever. His only real asset is his looks, which is probably the only reason he made it in Hollywood. Other than that? He’s stupid, self-centered, narcissistic, and worst of all—dangerous.

Character Decisions & Plot Developments

As much as I love Brooke, I was so disappointed in her when she let Sophie date Dylan even though she knew he was trash. Girl, that’s your friend! Protect her!
And lying about Liam? I get that he’s her client and she wants to keep things private, but Sophie isn’t just anyone… she should have trusted her.

Now, let’s address the most frustrating relationship in this series—Brooke & Ethan.
They’re both terrified of their feelings, probably scared of losing their friendship, which is understandable. But their jealousy? A complete disaster. They have no idea how to handle it, and in the end, they just keep messing things up.

That scene where the rock breaks Brooke’s kitchen window, and Ethan sees the picture of her and Liam? Brilliant. Ethan finally starts admitting his feelings, but at the same time, he’s visibly hurt by a truth he already suspected. The acting in that moment? Absolutely top-tier.

The Niles Drama – Missed Potential?

The main non-romantic drama in the series revolves around Niles—but wasn’t it obvious from the start that he was behind everything?

• He’s a psycho.
• He can’t handle rejection.
• He’s violent.

I feel like this part of the story wasn’t fully explored. It had the potential to bring even more tension, but because the love triangle took up so much screen time, this subplot felt a bit overshadowed.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I really enjoyed this series, and knowing that Adam wrote it makes me even happier! I truly hope we get to see more projects written, directed, or produced by the actors themselves. They understand the audience and know exactly what we want to see. They’re also probably tired of playing the same stereotypical characters over and over.

So to all platforms out there—trust the actors, let them write their own stories! We’ll be watching for sure!