There hasn’t been ONE Evak remake that has been disappointing. Like, there’s obviously a level of personal preference involved in terms of enjoyment, but honestly they’ve all been great and really done justice to the original even if the OG can truly never be topped.
First, there’s Martino and Niccolo who were the first to go (which was honestly probably the scariest because Evak is Evak) and they’re just perfect for one another. Marti is goofy and Nico is warm (definitely did not have the same sketchy Even behavior), and they were always giving off just like instant best friend married vibes. Everything about their season was warm and visual and so heartwarming (Share the Love). Not to mention the whole season seemed to just be all about the friendship (Gio....need I say more). I know some people didn’t like their chemistry (ehem...or just found Marti didn’t fit into their vision of what Isak “should” like) but I thought it was so natural the way they fell in love.
Then there came the dramatique Lucas and Elliot. This season is people’s favorite for so many reasons. It’s emotional (did Lucas cry in every scene of 6 +7) and romantic and just so French. I mean they’re so affectionate. Lucas was so bold and Elliot was bolder (not necessarily a girl EXCUSE ME). You really feel just every emotion with Lucas. Elliot is so mysterious and captivating and we were captivated right along with Lucas. Elliot was able to really speak for himself about being bipolar and the girl squad was a lovely addition (don’t talk to me about girl squad season 4). They’re just so perfect and obsessed with each other.
Then came Druck and David and Matteo. Druck has always done it’s own thing and they kept true this season. But wow, Matteo and David are just so soft (I LOVE YOU AND THEN HE LOOKED AWAY),I mean pretending to hold your breath underwater in an empty pool???? Obviously, David is the first trans character, as I am not trans I will not speak on the representation, but it is so great to see a trans character Periodt! Matteo’s season has been all about just how much of a mess he is and slowly getting there. The boy squad was also on point and quickly became my one of my favorite boy squads. Matteo is just one of those characters that is so relatable to anyone that has dealt with depression and it was sometimes hard to watch. But together, they are so soft and I am so happy they’re together. Just two teenage BOYS (fuck off to all the transphobes in the tag) falling in love.
Finally there’s Cris and Joana, the first W/W. If we’re being honest here no one until Joana has come even CLOSE to Even’s sketchy, intriguing, and BDE vibes. Truly she is the Even that really embodies the OG Even. Cris’s season has been so much about coming to terms with the way the people around you feel (her family, her peers). Lucas as her guru is precious. Cris is one of the true extroverts we’ve ever really followed as a main character. The Eva’s are extroverted in later seasons, but not in their season. The whole season has been such a breath of fresh air and I’m so curious how they’re going to resolve it all. But truly, watching Cris and Joana fall in love has been so wholesome.
Wow this was so much longer than anticipated, but I really truly feel that we have achieved so much excellence in less than a year. They only started airing in OCTOBER!!!! I just want us all to appreciate this and realize that we got so lucky with five separate season of excellence. Different types of excellence (and with that obviously comes preferences) but excellence nonetheless. I am pumped for Shay, Robbe and Lucas II’s season.