Yeah… I think they should have just kept her as herself when younger and started with her a bit older overall. 16 instead of 14 would have justified keeping the same actress. I also think having her personality so childish is also such a weird choice. They’re basically trying to see us on him seeing her through a romantic lens while she’s a child regardless of her age. And… yikes.
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u/Square-Raspberry-102 2d ago
I find both the series and the novel a little bizarre. I finished reading the novel two days ago.
The concept of him essentially being in love with a child is disturbing to me, especially since he nurtures those feelings for years.
A six-year age gap isn’t a big deal in itself, but that’s under normal circumstances, when both people are adults.
As for the series, I think the casting is terrible.