Destiny Had Other Plans

Early Release Surprise!
This one was supposed to drop in two days, but DramaPops surprised us with an early release! Don’t get me wrong—I’m thrilled it’s finally out, but I was trying to stay on top of my watchlist and tasks, and this sudden release totally threw off my schedule. But let’s be honest… I couldn’t resist. So here we go!

Let’s talk about our leads.

Destiny – Smart, ambitious, and thankfully nothing like her parasitic stepsister. I really appreciated her desire to succeed on her own, without relying on her status as the founder’s daughter. That said, stealing someone else’s identity wasn’t the best idea—even if it did lead to some hilarious moments, like pretending to be Tamara’s daughter (well… Agnes’s daughter named Tamara?). It was chaotic, but funny.

Grant – Mr. CEO! For once, he wasn’t portrayed as “the richest man alive” or “most eligible bachelor in town,” which was surprisingly refreshing. He was a hardworking, grounded boss, and it was great to see him actually collaborating with Destiny. Bonus points for not treating his assistant like a servant—although it was a bit odd seeing Marco at his place so late. Still, I liked Grant a lot.

Also, the way they tied the first and last elevator scenes together was clever and fun!

Let’s introduce the other characters

Now… the evil stepsister. Ashley (Arabella Glanville) was insufferable—shallow, manipulative, and outrageously annoying. Of course she slept with Destiny’s boyfriend, sabotaged her job, tried to ruin her mom’s company, attempted murder, AND tried to frame Destiny. She really put villainy on overdrive. Honestly, if she put half that energy into something legal, she’d probably be a CEO herself.

Naturally, her dad defended her at every turn, refusing to acknowledge her toxic behavior. Sure, he helped Destiny with the investment later on—but I doubt it was from the goodness of his heart. More like personal gain.

Chad – More dumb than evil. Cheating on Destiny was peak stupidity, especially with Ashley. Proposing to win Destiny back? Please. Move along, sir.

Other key characters:

• Tamara: (Francesca Louise White) I’m torn. Part of me disliked her for nearly tanking Destiny’s business, but the other part was entertained by her quirky, chaotic vibe. She was unpredictable but somehow lovable—and thankfully not a true villain in the end.
• Janie: (Jenn Kirk) The ride-or-die bestie! For once, the best friend didn’t betray anyone—refreshing! Janie was a great sidekick with wild ideas that matched Destiny’s energy perfectly.

I expected a comedy, but this was even funnier than anticipated. Destiny (played by Kyra) absolutely shined—she’s a natural for rom-com leads. And Jeff was perfect as the charming good guy, as usual.

Top 3 moments?

1. Destiny singing a Pitch Perfect-style remix of the cup song in the elevator.
2. Tamara saying “You’re the best daughter I never had” and Destiny replying, “You were an awful mother.” Iconic.
3. Episode 19—Destiny and Grant working together, full of chemistry and fun!

Final Thoughts

This is now officially my new favorite Vertical with Kyra! I truly want to see her in more rom-com series—she was born for comedy lead roles. Her timing, expressions, and energy were just perfect throughout. And Jeff, as always, was amazing as the good guy—you can never go wrong with him in a romantic role.

Also, I need to give a special shoutout to Arabella. She was so good! Her facial expressions were on point from start to finish. I loved to hate her—exactly what a great villainess should be!