Crushed follows the story of two side kicks in school who have always lived in the shadow of their popular best friends until they fall in love. The story will instantly put a smile on your face. And you that where there is love, there are other emotions in play too. This was reminiscent of my times in school including my first brush with romance(or should I say infactuation) which was so pure back then. The screenplay standing at just 6 episodes of 20 odd minutes each is just the breeze that anyone would want to experience on a leisurely Sunday afternoon. It was definitely binge worthy and I ended up doing just that. To be fair, it took me a little while to warm up to the drama. And that was understandable because I was getting used to the setting and the characters. What I really liked was how they used the “side kick” element to turn the story on its head. The protagonist who did like a character ended up falling for the other protagonist who was a side kick. So this bit was really impressive. The characters here were very well fleshed out. The “poetry” angle was an interesting twist to the drama which was crucial in setting up the conflict.

The screenplay also takes you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane more specifically to your school life. So the screenplay also deals with friendship which is very well portrayed. From that secret relationship blossoming amidst an annual fest, to quietly choosing your crush as your project partner, to planning your valentine’s day outings to ultimately also being jealous when a third person enters the frame, the screenplay has it all. It is a sweet and breezy screenplay that definitely puts a smile on your face besides setting the path for the second season.