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I’ve said a number of times that I like ivan and lovro much more than other versions of this story because it genuinely feels like there’s an acknowledgement that this isn’t an easy situation and what the two of them have might be for a finite amount of time.

ivan is so burdened with guilt and shame about his bipolar disorder and that feeling just doesn’t go away, no matter how many times a loved one will tell you that it’s fine. “you’re afraid, I can see it in your eyes” keeps circling in my mind. it’s easy to make false promises when you’re young and inexperienced, but the reality is much harder. that’s not to say that you can’t find lasting love if you struggle with your mh, but it’s not an easy road, and it’s not easy on your partner as well.

the show doesn’t need to be an ultra-realistic portrayal of this stuff because at its core skam wants to show us that there is light and hope amidst the chaos of the world, especially for young people. I just think sram would elevate itself even higher than skam if it stayed consistent with its restrained outlook on young love: that it is real, significant, and all-absorbing but also fleeting. the act of falling in love and taking risks for love is intrinsically hopeful and powerful, regardless of whether or not that love is everlasting.

you know where that love is everlasting? In our hearts and minds. In our dreams.