Personal opinion on Philomena's characterization; feel free to disagree:
I think the general irritation with her characterization is that it feels regressive compared to other recent shoujo heroines of late; she's like a more passive old-school type who gets swept up in events. Especially when compared to the more assertive/determined heroines of works like Aileen from Villainess who Keeps the Last Boss; the MCs of most Korean sonyeo webtoons, or even the straight-up ruthless lady MCs of Chinese manhwa.
@backspace Clearly this type of drama has its fans with the Japanese readerbase; the 9th LN just came out this November 2nd.
I think the general irritation with her characterization is that it feels regressive compared to other recent shoujo heroines of late; she's like a more passive old-school type who gets swept up in events. Especially when compared to the more assertive/determined heroines of works like Aileen from Villainess who Keeps the Last Boss; the MCs of most Korean sonyeo webtoons, or even the straight-up ruthless lady MCs of Chinese manhwa.
@backspace Clearly this type of drama has its fans with the Japanese readerbase; the 9th LN just came out this November 2nd.