55:15 Never Too Late (2021)

Regrets and second chances

When we're young, we often picture our future exactly the way we want it to be. But what if one day you realize those dreams you've had never came true? Those chances you didn't take turned into regrets, and you feel like you've wasted most of your time waiting for the right moment? Well, usually that's the part where you might wanna consider therapy, but since we're in dramaland turning into your younger self sounds more like it. The premise is nothing groundbreaking, but I've a thing for time travel and second chances kind of stories. It's typically a story about personal growth and living your life to the fullest. It's an inspiring theme that has been used over and over since it gives us simple humans hope. Hope that in the end everything's going to be ok.

"Never Too Late" is a simple story with themes you can relate to no matter your own age. While the show might lack some complexity in its storytelling, it makes up for that with likeable characters and charming unlikely friendships. The first few episodes focus on each of our leads, taking enough time to establish their backstories. Personally, I think the show really benefitted from this approach, since the character development and friendships were the strongest aspect of it. While there is much to love about "Never Too Late" it does have its flaws. At the beginning of the story you might have to suspense your disbelief a bit and the storytelling feels slightly disjointed. Some episodes were oddly paced, giving insignificant and predictable scenes way too much screen time. Nonetheless, it was delightful to watch these characters grow together, and I appreciated how they balanced the different storylines.

The acting of the main cast was solid whether it was the younger or the older cast with View, Khaotung and Nanon delivering standout performances. Their acting was the most nuanced, and resembled their older counterparts. The support cast was a hit or miss, with certain acting being way too over the top, which took me out of some scenes. My personal favorites were Bomb, Phiphu and Noinae. Not only did I love these characters, I also really enjoyed the performances of the actors. 

"Never Too Late" is a light, fun and heartwarming second coming-of-age story. While not without flaws, the wonderful ensemble cast make it a worthwhile and fun take on the turning back time for a second chance in life formula. It's not a fairy tale, but life hardly ever is, and that's probably part of the reason I enjoyed it so much.

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Underrated and beautiful series

At the moment I'm at episode 12 of 16 but I have to say that this series is really worth watching.
Honestly first time I saw the poster and read the plot, I wasn't so sure about this. But well... I was wrong!! Even if GMMTV is known for its good BLs, it's true that something different it's a good way to refresh. So...
First things first the actors are AMAZING. Senior cast has less scenes than the counterparts but they do an amazing job with the characterisation of their personas. I could watch any other series with them cause they really hooked me during their screentime. Young cast is really brilliant with that too and it's impressive how these teens resemble their seniors and viceversa. You can clearly see how skilled they are by their attention to details as posture, gesture and emotions that gives so much depth and realness to their characters. Nanon, Khaotung, Kay, Piploy and View I want to see you together in another series soon cause damn. 🔥🔥
Now talking about the story, the thing I love the most is the fact that we have 5 different backgrounds but everything is well connected. Yes, it may be something not so original but I think is one of the fortes of this show. Each character has a very distinctive story and personality and they are so relatable (some more than others).
The colour palette of this show, the sets and hair and costumes are so cool!! In particular 70's/80's ones.
The OST that you can hear during the opening is really good 👍 Thanks Khaotung for making us happy everytime we start a new episode.
I gave 9.5 ⭐ because I don't like to rewatch series and I think this one might be one of those that I want to watch once and cherish. Also I cant wait to see what will happen during the other 4 episodes. I can't imagine how the stories will end.
Hope you like 55:15 Never Too Late as I do (:

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