Summary of You Belong With Me
"You Belong With Me" is a "Taboo" Billionaire mini-series starring Kristine Wilson, an ordinary wage earner engaged with a member of the prestigious Lockwood family, though her relationship is far from smooth sailing, having to endure humiliations from her cheating fiancé for her own family's sake. In a daring twist, she seeks revenge by seducing none other than her fiancé's uncle, Henry-the heir to the Lockwood fortune-with "mixed" results!
This fiery drama spans 79 episodes, being added to 214.3k favorites lists and receiving 11.7k likes.
Follow Kristine and Henry's unhinged affair in "You Belong With Me"!
Plot of You Belong With Me
Kristine Wilson finds herself engaged to Eric Lockwood, her direct supervisor who reports to his uncle Henry Lockwood-the company's top executive. This engagement persists out of sheer blackmail, as Eric and his mother continually wield the threat of ruining the Wilson family business should Kristine break off the arrangement. Meanwhile, Eric openly indulges in liaisons with Kristine's adoptive sister, Giana, with whom Kristine has always held a grudge.
Tired of Eric's abusive behavior, Kristine sets her sights higher. In what could be construed as a "bold move" that spurns societal and corporative norms, she aims to seduce none other than Eric's own uncle, Henry, and thus, their clandestine affair begins (from which a more complex "situationship" unfolds). Eric remains unaware of his lover's true identity, yet he hesitates to take action for Kristine still holds crucial information that could jeopardize his standing with Henry and, consequently, his entire career.
As the truth dawns on Eric-that his own uncle "betrayed" him-an enmity brews between the two. Meanwhile, Henry grapples with conflicting emotions: he's fallen in love with Kristine, yet harbors deep distrust due to her original intentions, which she didn't mind disclosing in detail during their first encounter.
Main Characters in You Belong With Me
Kristine Wilson
Kristine, a woman of remarkable beauty, hails from a moderately humble family that finds itself somewhat subservient to the powerful Lockwood dynasty. Her physical allure is rivaled only by her sharp wit and delightfully sarcastic sense of humor-a coping mechanism for the embarrassment inflicted by her unfaithful fiancé, Eric. Notwithstanding, fueled by her unwavering self-esteem and confidence, Kristine embarks on a daring act of retaliation by luring the man who "calls the shots" in her fiancé's family.
Despite her initial indifference toward love, Kristine's caring nature eventually leads her down an unexpected path as she uncovers her feelings for Henry.
Henry Lockwood
Henry Lockwood epitomizes the classic image of a successful and attractive CEO-feared by those who work under him and seemingly unable to commit to just one woman. His chiseled jaw and sculpted body, along with his unsurmountable wealth, turn him easily into one of the most eligible bachelors in town, though little would he know he'd end up obsessed with his nephew's fiancée.
Despite his harsh outward appearance and his reputation as an intransigent and rude boss, deep down, Henry is a very warmhearted man who cares for his employee's well-being and despises injustice. He's also quite devoted to those he holds dear, particularly Kristine.
Eric Lockwood
Eric, the central antagonist in this drama, represents the spoiled, scrawny archetype who always feels entitled and has no sense of accountability whatsoever. Throughout the drama's early stages, he consistently fails to recognize Kristine's true worth as his fiancée, instead engaging in a hedonistic affair with her adoptive sister, Giana. However, his dangerously possessive tendencies become pronounced once he senses Kristine slipping away from his control.
You Belong With Me Episodes
Most Popular Episode: Episode 11
Latest Episode: Episode 79
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Conclusion
"You Belong With Me" is an exercise in superb writing, scripting, and directing, let alone acting. Speaking of acting, the actors couldn't have been better selected! (almost as if they were meant for their roles). Despite not sporting an extensive resume, their performance is nothing short of breathtaking, though our highest praises are directed at Emma Hullar, the actress who portrays Kristine (the female lead). Not only is she irremediably gorgeous, but also excels in injecting nuance and believability into her role, modeling her character into one of the most charismatic and relatable in any short drama. Eric Guilmette (Henry Lockwood) is no slouch, either, showcasing surprisingly good acting skills coupled with strikingly good looks.
When it comes to the drama itself, viewers can anticipate an exceptionally original production that fearlessly delves into sensitive topics rarely explored in other dramas of its genre. While the concept of illicit love triangles within a legal family (rather than a biological one) may appear morally reprehensible, it doesn't necessarily offend modern sensibilities, albeit it could still qualify as a "taboo" subject. Nevertheless, even better than its premise is its execution, with exceptionally good transitions across the different story beats and tasteful camera work, let alone the S-tier performance that we mentioned earlier.
If you are looking for a short mini-series that doesn't overstay its welcome and boasts of high production values and an intriguing, irreverent theme, you should definitely have a look at "You Belong With Me"!