Yolanthe Cabau
Bo
Overview
In this romantic comedy, several friends, each dealing with unhappy love lives, turn to each other for help - but not always with the best results.
Cast
12 people
Reviews
4 min readLove’s Labor Lost (in Translation)
I’ll admit it: I went into Fck Love Too* expecting a familiar brand of Dutch rom-com chaos. The title alone—blunt, profane, and unapologetically direct—promised a kind of emotional transparency, a middle finger to the polite euphemisms of modern love. And for a while, the film delivers exactly that.
But somewhere along the way, the chaos curdles into something less charming and more exhausting, like a party where the guests refuse to leave and the host has long since stopped pretending to care.
The setup is classic ensemble rom-com: a group of friends, each nursing their own romantic wounds, turn to one another for advice, comfort, or just a distraction. There’s Yolanthe Cabau’s character, whose brittle confidence masks a deeper insecurity; Victoria Koblenko’s, whose warmth is undercut by a habit of self-sabotage; and Bo Maerten’s, whose effortless cool hides a fear of vulnerability.
The film’s early scenes lean into the easy chemistry of the cast, the kind of banter that feels lived-in rather than scripted. For a moment, it’s almost possible to believe this might be the rare sequel that outshines its predecessor. Almost.
But then the film starts to stumble over its own feet. The humor, which initially feels sharp and observational, devolves into a series of increasingly desperate gags. A scene where one character dramatically reenacts a breakup for comedic effect should land as a cathartic release, but instead it feels like a miscalculation—too broad, too loud, too much.
The problem isn’t that the film is trying to be funny; it’s that it mistakes volume for wit. By the time we reach the third act, the jokes have become so scattershot that even the actors seem to be phoning it in, as if they, too, are counting the minutes until they can go home.
Audience Opinions
Limited evidence
Audience 3.7/10
"A lighthearted but forgettable romantic comedy sequel that struggles to recapture the charm of its predecessor."
Viewers find the film entertaining in moments, particularly for its comedic and romantic elements, but many feel it lacks the freshness and depth of the original. The story of friends navigating romantic disappointments resonates lightly, though the execution often feels predictable and underwhelming. latestnetflix.com's read is that Some appreciate the chemistry among the cast, but others note the supporting characters are thinly developed, leaving the film feeling incomplete.
What viewers praise
- Lighthearted entertainment Offers a few laughs and romantic moments that keep it watchable for fans of the genre.
- Cast chemistry Some viewers enjoy the interactions between the lead actors, which add a spark to the story.
Common complaints
- Predictable plot The story follows familiar romantic comedy tropes, leaving little room for surprises or originality.
- Weak character development Supporting characters feel underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with their arcs.
- Lacks originality Struggles to stand out as a sequel, often feeling like a rehash of the first film.
Recommended for
Fans of the first film Light romantic comedy lovers Dutch comedy enthusiasts
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsNetflix’s Fck Love Too*: The Messy, Star-Studded Sequel Dutch Audiences Couldn’t Resist
Fck Love Too (2022) stormed onto Netflix as the long-awaited follow-up to the 2019 Dutch rom-com Fck Love, reuniting directors Appie Boudellah and Aram van de Rest with a cast of familiar faces—and a few new ones. The film, a chaotic blend of romantic comedy and friendship drama, promised to deliver more of the same brand of humor and heartbreak that made its predecessor a hit. But with a title this bold, the real question was whether the sequel could live up to the hype—or if it was just another case of sequel fatigue.
A Cast Reunion with Fresh Faces
The original Fck Love (2019) leaned heavily on its ensemble cast, and Fck Love Too doubled down. Yolanthe Cabau (formerly Sneijder-Cabau) and Victoria Koblenko returned as two of the film’s central figures, alongside Géza Weisz, whose character’s romantic misadventures were a standout in the first film 
. New additions like Bo Maerten and Maurits Delchot brought fresh energy, though the evidence doesn’t specify how their roles expanded the story.
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What’s clear is that the film’s premise—friends navigating romantic disappointments while leaning on each other—was designed to feel like a natural extension of the first movie. According to Grokipedia, the sequel “centers on a group of friends dealing with romantic disappointments who reunite for a prank that spirals out of control” . Whether that prank delivers the same laughs as the original remains a point of debate, but the trailer (available on YouTube) teases a mix of slapstick and emotional moments .
Netflix’s Gamble on a Dutch Rom-Com
Fck Love Too* wasn’t just a creative sequel—it was a strategic move for Netflix, which has increasingly invested in non-English language content. The film’s trailer, released in early 2022, racked up views quickly, signaling strong pre-release buzz . But how did it fare with audiences?
Reviews were mixed. On SensCritique, the French title Fck l’amour, toujours ! earned a modest 3.7/10 from 38 voters, a noticeable drop from the 4/10 (126 votes) given to the directors’ previous Netflix project, Just Say Yes (2021) . The lower score suggests that while Fck Love Too had its moments, it struggled to recapture the magic of the original—or perhaps audiences were simply harder to please the second time around.
Behind the Scenes: What We Know (and What We Don’t)
Details about the film’s production are scarce, but a few tidbits stand out:
- A Quick Turnaround: The sequel arrived just three years after the original, a relatively short gap for a non-franchise film. This suggests the first movie’s success gave Netflix confidence to fast-track the follow-up .
- Directorial Consistency: Boudellah and van de Rest stuck to their formula, blending comedy and romance with a distinctly Dutch sensibility. Their other projects, like Just Say Yes and Les Semaines miracle (2023), follow a similar tone, though none have matched Fck Love*’s cultural impact .
- Rumored Tensions?: There’s no evidence of behind-the-scenes drama, but the film’s lukewarm reception raises questions. Did the directors feel pressure to replicate the first film’s success? Was the script rushed? Without insider accounts, these remain unconfirmed.
The Verdict: A Fun but Flawed Follow-Up
Fck Love Too* may not have been a critical darling, but it wasn’t a flop either. For fans of the original, it offered a chance to revisit beloved characters and enjoy another round of Dutch rom-com chaos. For newcomers, it was a lighthearted, if forgettable, Netflix binge.
The real story here might be Netflix’s willingness to bet on non-English sequels—a gamble that doesn’t always pay off but keeps audiences coming back for more. Whether Fck Love Too* deserves a third installment remains to be seen, but for now, it’s a testament to the enduring appeal of messy, star-studded rom-coms.
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