Hua Jai Sila

I've watched lots of drama in the past from Vietnamese, to Korean, to Chinese. This is by far the best. Not too cheesy or corny, it's just right. A lot of dramas miss the important parts that helps builds the chemistry, but this drama really gets detailed where you really feel for the characters. Feel what they are going through and their pain. Everyone did an amazing job in acting out their part. It was full of suspense, and I find myself pausing some scenes because I was afraid to know what will happen next. I had to mentally prepare myself. Lol. I also rewind some scenes with Tor and Min because they were so sweet. This drama was absolutely addicting. I've watched 3 times already, and I plan on watching it again in a few months.

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The vengeance was the best part

I really liked a lot of this drama, but it went downhill for me after around 20 episodes. I really liked the ML and I liked how he went about getting revenge and it was the best part of the show, sadly his revenge story didn't take up majority of the show as you'd think.

I liked the FL and her character really suited the ML. I just hated how nice and kind she was. There is a limit to how nice you can and should be to people that don't care for you or appreciate you at all. And that's what really annoyed me about her. I was really happy that the romance aspect of this drama came in really late and that it's singular focus for the first half was the ML's revenge.

I didn't mind the ML's relationship with the FL's sister because I knew he despised the sister. But I really wish the sister got what was coming for her, because despite the fact that she hates the ML, I hate how she looks down on her sister for being with someone she had first. If the ML and FL were always going to end up together, why did the plot have to make him go so far with the sister who would always looked down on her sister and him. But this wasn't what triggered me about this drama; It was the redemption that did it for me.

I hated the redemption arc of all the surviving characters in this drama. Especially the sisters one. The one charecter I wanted dead more than anyone, survived. And it was a pathetic and unsatisfying redemption arc at that, for all the surviving characters. It also seemed very last minute. I was really hoping she'd get the karma that all the other charecters got, including the ML, but she didn't. I don't understand why a drama, entirely about vengeance, has to have a redemption arc at all. I don't even think the ML needed one, even though he was obsessed with getting revenge and hurt a lot of people unintentionally to do so.

This drama would have been a lot better of it was slightly shorter. The last 3 episodes seemed irrelevant to the overal plot, and the redemption ruined it for me. It was so satisfying to watch the characters get their karma, and the irony of how they got it was hilarious, but the ending ruined this for me.

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A bit too draggy for my liking

The story overall is rather interesting other than the fact that I'm really bothered that the fathers/husbands got little repercussions for being the main catalyst (other than ML's father) of the "pain" in the story. The FL does have her flaws as all characters do : constantly criticizing the ML's character but allowing her mother and sister to bully her? Her character seems confusing, although it seems rather heartwarming that she's willing to forget the past and forgive her sister. There is some character growth when she finally stands up for herself , tells her sister off and fights for her happiness. The ML also sometimes does some questionable things that borderline on uncomfortable for me to watch. Many times, in trying to help her, he inadvertently causes more pain to be brought upon her. Oopsie much.

If I could rate the pace, I would. 5/10 maybe? There are some parts in certain episodes where I wonder to myself if they are really necessary and made me want to drop the drama because it was so draggy. The ending kind of makes it redeemable showing everything happy and the antagonists are like "forgive me, I have done wrong "and do a complete 180 and the random pairing of characters because why not?

All in all, this drama does have some fluffy moments and the revenge bits are rather satisfying to watch as the main antagonist is 2-dimensional enough that you can hate her without feeling any form of sympathy/empathy for her. Kudos to the fluff, not so much to the pacing.

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The Male Lead had more chemistry with a Side character IMO

Watch it if you’re in the mood for: A typical revenge Thai Lakorn, but done right. A smouldering Male Lead, who has decent chemistry with the not-so-awesome, mostly-ok Female Lead. My plot twist is in the last para of my review.

Why I liked it:
* I concur with the other reviewers that the Male Lead carries the show. Gets the right amount of anger, angst, longing, confrontation etc in his expressions and he is good-looking as heck. The kisses are also nice, not dead fish pressing lips against each other. I don't know what the ML was on when he filmed this lakorn, but he had chemistry with everyone. With the FL, with Mee, with Aunt Mam, with Oil. I personally thought he can give a lingering glance to the wall or the door and I would be convinced that he wants to make out with the aforementioned wall/door. I feel bad for the FL to be honest. The ML brought his acting A-game to the lakorn, she was valiantly trying to keep up.
* This is where I get shot but here goes: I thought Sila had smouldering chemistry with Aunt Mam! Before I am killed for pointing that out for a character who was effectively a Mom-substitute for him in the plot, hear me out:
- The way they are introduced: She is taking a bath, he is in the shower and they are talking to each other on phone. Exactly what am I supposed to take away from such a scene?
- He was extremely protective of her, I would say even more so than for the Female Lead. And they took precious plot time to build that out too in scenes between the two of them. Maybe they did it to show that the Male Lead is a good character, not evil. But picture this: Aunt Mam is a victim of violence. Sila sees this and loses it, vows to burn it all down. She is sitting there in a thigh-high slit bathing robe sort of costume when he is falling to his knees crying. Whoa! My brain just can't seem to process it as him doing this for a motherly figure. The sexual innuendos were strong!
- It is not helped by the fact that I thought Aunt Mam was the most gorgeous female in this series, and Sila is well Sila. Smouldering hotness. Maybe my brain is automatically shipping the two most good looking folks in this series.
- Once I got on this train of thought, I couldn't help but see each of their scenes in a different light. Whenever she is calming him down, she is running her hands around his shoulders, down the length of his arms. You get the drift!

Takeaway: Someone make a May-Dec romance and cast Aunt Mam and Sila in lead roles. What natural chemistry! What good looking folks! What great actors!

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Not bad, but overrated

Most of what I have to say has been said in other reviews. Tor was hands-down what saved this drama. His fantastic acting and on-screen charisma were downright electric.
I don't typically enjoy revenge dramas, so it's not surprising this wasn't my favorite.
The main issues I had with this drama were: 1) the female lead and 2) the stereotypes *gag*
The female lead was honestly completely unnecessary. I think they were trying to go for the "female lead softens vengeful male lead's heart," but I personally did not see that ever happen. He fell in love with her and she tried to tell him to stop his revenge plan, but I don't remember him ever listening to her. Tor just ignored every bit of advice she gave him.
I also didn't care for the female lead's character. She was very vanilla, as most female leads are in lakorns. As a viewer, I was completely indifferent to her.

Now for the stereotypes. Where to begin. There were so many scenes/lines that I saw coming from miles away. The part at the end where he gets pregnancy symptoms for her? That trope was funny the first time I saw it... nine years ago. It's gotten more and more ridiculous with each lakorn that uses it.

This lakorn was worth watching once to see the extremely talented Tor, but was unremarkable in every other sense. I doubt I'll watch it again.

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The Revenge plot is the best thing about this series

I wanted something to watch and was going through recommendations that MDL was suggesting to me and came upon this series. I was a little put off as it is 27 episodes and I am not a fan of series with so much episodes. However! I started it and was wrapped up in the story of Tor/ Sila and the revenge that he wants to get against those who tortured him when hw was younger. And...I was entertained.

When Sila was in his revenge mode, this series was at its best. Yes, I agree that there are some things that he did that I totally do not agree with ( sleeping with Min's sister , Khawn, to get his revenge on her). But other than that, Sila was excellent in his revenge plot.

However, from episode 22, that's when I started to loose interest. And that's because the love story starts to take centre stage and where Min and Mam tells Sila to not continue with his revenge. And this series shows me that in revenge stories, I only want to focus on revenge and not on the love story.

Because of how the love storyline takes centre stage, everything wraps up in a happy ending where everyone forgives everyone (well, at least, those who are alive) and leaves me a tad bit dissapointed.

The actor who plays Sila really carried this series and was the reason why I continued on. I was naturally annoyed with the FL from the beginning to the end because she just took everything that her stepmom and sis did to her. In the end, I give this an overall rating of 7.5/10.

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The amazing Tor Thanapob

If you're looking for romance, then run. This is not what you're looking for. The girl is annoying and the guy is a ball of rage and hate, as much as he loves her, his way of showing it is pretty questionable, to say the least.

If you're looking for a smart lead, a good revange plot and great acting (well, as least from our male lead) I suggest you to start it right away! Tor Thanapob did simply FANTASTIC! He's captivating, you'll root for him and his schemes with your whole heart and you will have a satisfied smile on your face as he put his plots into action!

I came here just after watching him in The Last Promise and both characters are so different and he owned my heart both times in completely different ways. I'll make sure to follow his projects from now on!

Also the actress who played Aunt Mam is such a badass queen is a pleasure to watch her. She is beautiful, she's smart, she's a fighter. She's powerful!

My only problem with the lakorn was the female lead, be with the actress' (lack of) acting skills that were even more in evidence thanks to Tor superb work, or with how useless was her character. Every "pi tor" that comes out of her mouth gives me goosebumps, in horror. I'd have given the drama a 9, instead of 8, if not for her. Anyway, if she bothers you too, just skip it, trust me, you won't miss a thing to the main plot; the revenge, well, is totally worth of your time!

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Mixed-feelings and draining emotions but very impressive drama❤︎

It took me a long time to finish this lakorn, but the feeling of satisfaction was worth it when I finished watching it!!! I think this drama is really "something" extraordinary.

This lakorn tells about the revenge of a stepson, Tor, against his evil stepmother and stepbrother and even attempted murder when Tor was still child.

Tor was thought to be dead but in fact he was still alive and even became a rich man who then took the opportunity to seek revenge when he grew up.

While making plans for revenge, he met his old female friend when he was little, Mintra. She was the person who always helped Tor when he was being abused by his mother and stepbrother, even though Mintra herself was also a stepdaughter in her family.

Tor always threw his old identity away but Mintra believed that Tor was her little friend so she always pestered Tor to force him to admit it.

Apart from targeting his stepmother and stepbrother, he also targeted Min's step sister, who always unite with his stepbrother to bullying him.

Tor fell in love with Min since childhood and when he saw her again, the feeling of love returned but he couldn't because he had to carry out his mission. He would rather take revenge than live with the person he loves.

There are many plots that I think are very painful and I don't agree, such as Tor dating and even sleeping with Min's stepsister, then Tor always using force on Min even though he really loves her, but this means there are many lessons that can be learned from this lakorn. There is no benefit in taking revenge, in fact you will lose many people you love.

I rewatched this drama several times but only the sweet part because it was very tiring too much conflict. I admit this drama is very good and I even recommend it to people. This lakorn also made me interested in watching other Thai dramas.─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──

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A quick summary about the drama

Well this is my second thai drama. My first one was Praomook. I loved that drama and I also enjoyed this show. The chemistry b/w the leads are awesome. I realky hate the character of Sida and Sawit but the actors portrayed the role very well. The role of Sila was also great. The actor played it very well including the emotional and physical scenes. The female lead is shown damn naïve. In the beginning she always think of Sila as a bad guy but after listening his story she still continue saying to drop the idea of revenge. My favourite scenes from this drama is when Sila told his enemies about his real identity. When kwan get to know his reality she went crazy which makes me feel relaxed. The forced kisses makes me feel butterflies in my stomach. Whenever the FL slapped the ML he always kiss her which was damn adorable. When they both came in relation the drama got more enjoyable. I will suggest to watch this drama. Whenever Sila take his revenge I just jumped in joy because it gives a different type of satisfaction. All actors portrayed the role very well which made the drama much more beautiful. The role of AO and Plug was also awesome. They both were loyal to Pinsuda and Sila from the beginning. My personal opinion is that whoever is confused about watching it must try it once. If you guys like drama with thrill, action, romance then this is the best choice. This drama is worth watching. IDK why people are saying it is a boring drama. This drama brings new suspense in every episode. It isn't a boring drama. Thai dramas are worth watching according to me as I had watched 2 dramas but those 2 gave me different types of feelings in every scene. Because thai dramas consist more than 2 genres every time which makes it more and more intersting.

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I'm obsessed with this mess

STORY:
The story has a nice plot. It's a bit messed up (if you can't tell from the summary). It's a mix of revenge and childhood friends to lovers. The revenge and romance are perfectly balanced.
Why did I rate the story as 9.5/10 then? Well, the ML treats the FL like sh*t. He does it so that she hates him (I won't expand on this). At the end of their relationship, they're so sweet and cute that you just want to cry from watching them. But I wish that the drama had spent even one minute, just addressing how toxic their relationship at the beginning was.
The drama also has a lot of violence, which is understandable, but it can get a bit hard to watch sometimes (think of this as a trigger warning)

ACTING:
Wow... the acting in this drama is superb. None of the side characters were over-exaggerated, and the main leads were so good, they acted with their eyes, their facial expressions, their whole bodies. It was amazing.
The chemistry was fire too.

MUSIC:
The music was the cherry on top. I got chills whenever I heard the instrumentals and the OST. Lots of lakorns give off this indescribable 2000-2005 feel. This one didn't, it had a modern feel, similar to the ones that you'll find in dramatic kdramas (I know, its a bad analogy, I can't think of a better one) and I think one of the main factors was the music.

REWATCH VALUE:
I haven't rewatched it yet because I'm too busy obsessing over the clips and edits on YouTube. But I would definitely do it.

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