Season 1 |
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Episode Guide
Episode 1 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 2 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 3 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 4 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 5 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 6 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 7 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 8 – | Review Score – 2/5
Let’s Talk About Chu is a Taiwanese romantic comedy series that boldly tackles the taboo subject of sex. Through Chu’s family’s story, the show highlights the significance of sex education and intimacy in our lives.
The show kicks off with Chu Ai, a budding YouTuber who also works at a massage and waxing parlour. Her big dream is to become an online sex therapist, and she’s hustling hard to make it happen.
Meanwhile, her brother Yu is struggling in his relationship, feeling intimidated by his assertive boyfriend and lacking intimacy. The series takes us through the lives of every member of Chu’s family, showing how a lack of physical contact can ruin a relationship at an emotional level too.
The eight-episode series explores the broader effects of sex outside of the bedroom, using Chu’s goal of becoming a sex therapist as a metaphor. Chu follows safe sex practices, which she promotes by following a routine to protect herself from STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) whenever she gets intimate with her partners.
Not to mention, she believes strongly in an open marriage and views sex and love as separate elements that should not necessarily be linked. Chu’s family’s struggle with societal taboos is obvious through Chu’s mother and sister, who are hesitant to share Chu’s YouTube channel out of fear of backlash.
In addition, the family isn’t particularly open about sex in their personal lives. In the first episode, Chu’s mother, Maio, catches her father, Nan, masturbating in their room, and this incident becomes a point of contention throughout the season, highlighting the family’s discomfort with discussing sexual matters openly.
The series also takes a peek at the lives of Wei, Chu’s sister, and Lin, a couple struggling with sexual deprivation. Lin and his wife have differing views on sex, which often leads to emotional strain in their relationship.
Throughout the series, we see couples facing sexual dissatisfaction, trying various solutions instead of openly discussing their issues or seeking professional help. This shows how challenging it is to discuss such matters in relationships.
The series makes use of the usual run-of-the-mill non-linear structure, constantly shifting between characters’ stories. It excels in parallel storytelling, and we are able to understand each character’s life clearly. Characterization is Let’s Talk About Chu’s strong suit, with the story poking at the emotional core of every character, be it Chu, Wei, Miao, or Yu.
Everyone has well-defined goals here, and the story focuses on their journey towards these goals rather than solely on a single protagonist’s life. This character-driven approach, with multiple characters sharing the spotlight and no single protagonist, separates Let’s Talk About Chu from the usual herd.
The series shines in its acting performances, and every actor brings their character to life. Chein-Ho Wu deserves special mention for his role as Lee, the manager. Lee’s evolution from a hot-headed guy to a gentle and loving partner is portrayed smoothly.
Deserving of brownie points is his performance in the scene after his Grandma’s death, where his character has to juggle both grief and anger when his sister demands a share of the property. Chein-Ho Wu’s performance during that scene takes us through the mind of the person who is experiencing a mix of emotions at the same time.
This series takes its time to set up, but if you stick with it, you’ll see some really interesting emotional drama. One great thing about it is how it mixes education with entertainment. It handles the topic of sex without making it feel like a lecture.
If you’re looking for something with a strong emotional impact, this series is perfect. And if you liked shows like Sex Education or Sex/Life, you’ll definitely enjoy this one too. Give it a try, and you won’t be disappointed.
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