Not Perfect, But Worth It
This drama took a while to find its footing, but once it did—especially after the midpoint—the story truly picked up. I’d encourage anyone starting this series to stick with it past the initial episodes, as the second half delivers more romance, entertainment, depth and character development.I did enjoy the show overall, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that the writers were unsure about what kind of story they wanted to tell. While the setup involving the female lead traveling back in time was intriguing, the connection between her time-traveling and her actions in the past often felt loosely defined, even inconsistent at times. The plot tended to skim the surface rather than dive deep into the potential of its themes, which left the execution feeling somewhat messy.
One of the more significant themes—advocating for equal rights and legal protections for sex workers—surfaced sporadically throughout the series. It was especially noticeable in the beginning and then re-emerged more strongly toward the end, suggesting that this was meant to be a key message of the show. However, I wish this theme had been more consistently and thoughtfully woven into the narrative rather than treated as an afterthought to wrap up the show.
That said, the romance was the heart of this drama, and it was beautifully portrayed for me. Bow and Pon had undeniable chemistry, and they made the love story come alive in a way that helped me forget the script’s shortcomings. While the physical intimacy was fairly tame, their emotional connection was believable and enjoyable to watch. It certainly didn’t hurt that both leads are incredibly attractive—and yes, Pon got plenty of chances to show off his physique!
As for the ending, I have mixed feelings. It was satisfying, but it carried a bittersweet note for me that lingers after the final scene. I don't want to provide spoilers so let's just say for me, it wasn’t the kind of fairy-tale wrap-up that I wanted, but it was poignant and fitting for the tone the show ultimately settled into.
In short, this drama had its flaws, but it was still an enjoyable watch—especially for fans of romance and time-travel stories. If you can look past the uneven storytelling, you might find it worth your time.
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Yes!!
This drama is quite complex but has few plot holes, unlike most dramas where plot holes appear if the series is more than 15 episodes. Although some episodes feel too tangled with the villain's incompetence, I understand that it is necessary for the chemistry of the main characters.What I like about the plot and characters is that they are both secure in their relationship. There is no misunderstanding, if ML and FL are jealous it is immediately expressed, so viewers who are not too fond of the "misunderstanding" trope will like it.
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A horror turned comedy
I loved this and had to binge it all in less than two days. The story is so close to being a horror with the fact of it being in a whore house, but it was more on the comedic side with slight notes of seriousness dabbled in. I fell in love with almost every character. My only issue was with how the death of characters weren't given more time to feel the sadness. It felt rushed but maybe that was on purpose so we could focus on the other important notes of the story. This isn't really much taking place in the story, but the romance was the center stage.I couldn't hold my laugh for some moments with Boonta and then I had butterflies every time Chai started speaking and showing his affection to her and only her. I loved Mother Fang even with how she was in the beginning and my favorite has to be Captain Jon. Of course, the main characters are center stage and even going back to the future was done in a surprising yet feel-good way to my brain. I don't want to give away much but just trust me that you won't be disappointed even if you don't normal watch shows within this genre. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it had many life lessons to take away. My favorite being
1. It's not worth it to risk your life for a man. (This was said by Boonta a lot)
2. Love yourself the most especially when you have no family or friends left. (Once again Boonta)
She really was sticking it to everybody in that show.
Minor Spoiler
Her going back to the real world and meeting almost all of them (from the past) again made me emotional. I love that Nithra and Chad loved each other even in their current lifetime. Love transcends time and space...
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