A collection of reviews and recommendations for Eugene Lisnychyi's vertical drama projects.

Luca is one of the most complex characters I’ve seen Eugene Lysnychyi portray so far.

Driven by revenge, Luca targets Scarlett and her family because he believes her father is responsible for his own father’s death. Practically everyone around him has lied to him about the truth, turning him into a dark, ruthless man completely consumed by grief and revenge.

But at the same time, Luca struggles with the love he feels for Scarlett — someone who has endured so much pain, mistreatment, and injustice simply because she wanted to protect her family.

If you enjoy intense, toxic, dark revenge romances filled with angst, emotional chaos, and morally gray characters, My World Ends With You is definitely worth watching. But fair warning: this drama is not for the faint of heart.

One of the things that makes the series work so well is the chemistry between Eugene Lysnychyi and Tetiana Zlova. Even during the darkest moments, there’s still this emotional tension between Luca and Scarlett that keeps you invested in them, no matter how messy things become.

You can also really see how talented Eugene is as an actor in this role, because Luca could not have been an easy character to understand or portray. He’s dark, angry, emotionally broken, and filled with hatred for most of the story — yet Eugene plays that “villain” role incredibly well. And honestly, that’s what makes Luca so interesting: he was never truly the villain, but he also wasn’t the hero either. Eugene managed to make him feel human despite all the terrible things he did. Chef’s kiss to that performance.

Honestly, I would love to see a My World Ends With You 2. After everything Luca discovers, it would be interesting to finally see his redemption arc — and maybe a softer, less broken side of him now that he knows the truth about what really happened.

Love in Oblivion is much more of a psychological thriller than a romance. The story follows Emily after an accident leaves her with memory loss.

As per one of her doctor’s recommendations, she begins sessions with Dr. Michael Rowan, hoping to recover the memories she lost.

As fragments of her past slowly begin resurfacing, the story creates an unsettling atmosphere where every answer seems to lead to more questions. It constantly makes you wonder who can be trusted and whether memories are always as reliable as they seem.

What I enjoyed most about this vertical is that it doesn’t rely only on romance to keep the audience invested. The mystery and tension are what really drive the story, and there’s this constant feeling that something isn’t quite right, even during the calmer moments.

Dr. Michael Rowan is also one of my favorite characters Eugene has portrayed so far. The character keeps you guessing, and Eugene does a great job keeping your attention without giving too much away. He completely nailed the performance.

Marc Schöttner also deserves recognition. Throughout most of the story, the audience is led to question his intentions and see him in a certain light, and he did a really good job maintaining that uncertainty without revealing too much too soon.

And Tetiana Zlova once again delivered a strong performance as Emily. You can really feel the confusion, fear and isolation that come with trying to recover after such a life-changing event while constantly doubting everything around you. There’s a loneliness to her character because she never seems able to fully trust anyone, and I think she portrayed that very well.

If you’re looking for a light romance, this probably isn’t it. But if you enjoy psychological thrillers that make you question everything, Love in Oblivion is definitely worth watching.

It’s funny to think that six months ago I had no idea who Eugene Lisnychyi was.

One random click on Professor’s Pet changed that.

What I loved most about this drama is that it felt different from many of the verticals I’ve watched since then. There’s no billionaire CEO, no mafia boss collecting debts, and no fight over a family empire. Instead, the story focuses on relationships, trust, family expectations, and the consequences of trying to control someone else’s life.

At the center of the story are Catherine Hudson and David Winters.

Catherine is smart, determined, a little naive and easy to root for from the very beginning. Natalia Telly did an incredible job bringing warmth, vulnerability, and charm to the character. You genuinely want Catherine to find happiness and make her own choices.

David, on the other hand, is much harder to read. He’s intelligent, mysterious, and reserved, and Eugene brings a quiet intensity to the role that made me want to watch more of his work the moment the drama ended.

The professor-student trope won’t be for everyone, but what kept me invested wasn’t the taboo aspect of the relationship—it was the emotional connection between the characters, their chemistry, and the obstacles they had to overcome.

Eugene + Natalia were my first power couple in the vertical world.

Professor’s Pet wasn’t just my first Eugene drama. It was my first vertical drama in general.

And without it, there would probably be no Zhenyatics today. ❣️

You can watch this vertical on DramaShorts. 

I first read The Picture of Dorian Gray about ten years ago. When I found out Eugene was going to play Dorian, I knew I had to read it again.

What I love about Wilde’s novel is how dark it is. It’s not just a story about a portrait. To me, it’s always been about temptation, conscience, and the choices we make. I’ve always imagined Lord Henry as the little devil on one shoulder and Basil as the little angel on the other, each trying to pull Dorian in a different direction.

That’s one of the reasons I ended up loving this adaptation so much.

Instead of trying to copy the novel scene by scene, it takes those ideas and brings them to life in its own way. It feels familiar if you’ve read the book, but it still has its own identity. And honestly, I loved that.

Eugene’s performance is my favorite one so far. We meet Dorian as someone who’s just looking for a chance. Someone who grew up being treated like he didn’t matter and who desperately wants people to finally see him. Watching that innocence slowly change throughout the story never felt forced to me. I understood why he made the choices he made, even when I didn’t agree with them.

Lee was incredible as Henrietta. She’s the kind of character that completely pulls you in. She doesn’t need to raise her voice or tell Dorian what to do. Just by planting an idea, she makes you understand why he starts questioning everything. She was mysterious, elegant, and honestly impossible to look away from.

Liubomyr was exactly how I imagined Basil should feel. Kind, patient, and always hoping Dorian could still find his way back. I loved that he never tried to control Dorian. He simply reminded him that there was always another choice.

And Katerina… I honestly can’t imagine anyone else playing Sibyl. She brought so much warmth and sincerity to the character that every scene with her felt real.

One of my favorite things about this adaptation is that it never takes away Dorian’s agency. Henrietta doesn’t force him to do anything. She simply plants the idea. Every choice that follows is his own. And every consequence is, too.

What made this vertical stand out to me was how different it felt. It’s darker than almost any vertical I’ve watched, and it isn’t afraid to explore uncomfortable themes. It tells a story that stays with you long after it’s over.

This has easily become my favorite Eugene performance and, honestly… one of my favorite verticals overall.