Rae is one of the most unlikeable lead chracters that I've encountered in a long time. Majority of the first season was very good. Humor was good and I felt sympathetic towards Rae and her struggles, cause it seemed that she is genuinely trying to get better.
But during the second season it really started to go downhill for me. I've realized that Rae is actually self-centered, selfish brat, that sucks everyone in her problems like a black hole. And it baffles me how people around her put up with that.
Sure, being a friend/family/partner doesn't mean that you'll be there for them only when it's all sunshine and rainbows. Being there for someone means being there even when things get hard. But healthy boundaries must exist. And these folks don't have them. For me it really sends the wrong message, like you can do whatever and people will always be there for you. Or, your friends can do whatever but you have to be there for them if you are a good friend. It leads me to conclusion that maybe Rae's "gang" should actually work on their stuff as well (self-esteem etc.).
All in all, I don't think it is a bad show (hence 7/10), but I think it should have better message regarding having healthy boundaries. Like someone said, having mental health issues shouldn't be excuse for acting like a jerk. And, in a long run, no one should put up with that.
But during the second season it really started to go downhill for me. I've realized that Rae is actually self-centered, selfish brat, that sucks everyone in her problems like a black hole. And it baffles me how people around her put up with that.
Sure, being a friend/family/partner doesn't mean that you'll be there for them only when it's all sunshine and rainbows. Being there for someone means being there even when things get hard. But healthy boundaries must exist. And these folks don't have them. For me it really sends the wrong message, like you can do whatever and people will always be there for you. Or, your friends can do whatever but you have to be there for them if you are a good friend. It leads me to conclusion that maybe Rae's "gang" should actually work on their stuff as well (self-esteem etc.).
All in all, I don't think it is a bad show (hence 7/10), but I think it should have better message regarding having healthy boundaries. Like someone said, having mental health issues shouldn't be excuse for acting like a jerk. And, in a long run, no one should put up with that.