The true meaning of Home
Let me just preface this review by saying if you're here for the comedy, obviously you're in for a treat. And even if you aren't, you're in for a treat. The amount of levels in this show is actually astounding because I came from hilarity and chaos, but somehow ended up crying into a packet of tissues every episode. An incredible story, amazing characters, good character development, this show had it all!Where do I even start then? The story? Brilliance. I absolutely love the dynamics of unconventional team coming together due to "circumstances", it's one of my favorite friendship tropes, and you put together four distinctly unique characters in a comedy - horror setting, and it's like you've already struck gold. This was one step ahead, adding emotion to the anthologies and gradually building up the backstories of the leads until it gets to the point where all of it just makes sense. All the plot twists, even the one I predicted, managed to surprise me because of how they were executed, rather than relying on just the simple shock factor. This is the kind of story that gets better and better every episode and when you're done with the finale all you can think is wow.
Now add to this incredible characters you can't help but love from the minute they're on screen. They need their character development but it says something about the writing when you're able to root for the leads even when they're supposed to be horrible people. Watching them grow into themselves and become good, interesting people was a highlight in a show where even the supporting characters were charismatic.
Like I mentioned, most of the series was on an episodic format, and the backstories of the leads were slowly revealed, but anthologies within a structured series can be hit and miss. Might be the first time they all hit just right for me. Each story was equally exciting and emotional on it's own, but getting to watch the leads get closer as a team and become actual friends by helping these people was the cherry on top.
Another thing I loved: the friendships, relationships, all of it. In the anthologies, with Home and his family, Peach and Pang Pang, the ghost hunting gang, and literally everyone with Pi Suradech. I could write an essay on how incredible Pi Suradech is but that's for another time. Just the way they all stood by each other through everything (which I mean, it's a spoiler, but they way they did even when..), it's one of my absolute favorite things to watch in a drama. Strangers becoming family.
And finally, how can I not talk about them? Tay and New. You can see how well they actually gel together because even in the scenes where they're supposed to be sworn enemies, it feels like they've been friends for years. Which actually played well into the story because Home and Peach are honestly soulmates and you can't convince me otherwise. Even the characters knew it!
This is an endless list of positives, and as much as I would like to say there's something negative, I don't think there is one. Maybe I'm biased but I just loved it so much, I even love the OST! And that's what I categorise as.. a perfect 10.
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It's a good show but, It's overrated
How much you like and actor shouldn't be the reason you give their work high ratings.This is my opinion and it's perfectly Okay to disagree. This show is not as good as people a claiming it is. It really isn't funny not one bit (Except for that one Mjolnir joke, that one still makes me chuckle) It's not scary either, but that's expected, it's available for free on YouTube. I'm not going to go into much detail because I don't want to be too negative, just because I didn't like certain things it doesn't mean it's bad it's just that it's not as good as the ratings may lead tou to think it is.
Yes it has heart touching stories, Episodes 4,7 and 8 being the best, But the first 3 episodes at least for me were so bad I almost dropped this and the only reason I didn't was because I love Tay, New and Jan so much. I was going to drop halfway through episode 2 but was encouraged to continue by 4 different people on here and I am so happy that were really nice about it and made me curious enough to continue. My favorite part has to be the ending credits, starting at episode 3 or 4 the credits show how their friendship is evolving and it's so wholesome, I loved that.
This is a good show as I said, but let's be honest If it started unknown actors would you really had rated it so highly??
I would recommend this show but with the warning to keep expectations low and bear with the bad comedy because it's a cute show.
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im glad i didnt ghost this show
there's not much im gonna say that would be helpful to a person looking to start this show or not. but I will say that it took me on a journey that i will always be grateful for. through the perspectives of people who still live amongst us in every form but physical, to how love and family, even platonic and found can be home. one of the best shows produced by GMMTV, and one of the best shows ive seen.p'dome-the legend this man is, and the glamorous evil that resides in him- thank you for creating the glorious bliss this show is. i really really hope to see more of your work, to watch the twitter rambles (and the fires you set with evil laughter in the background).
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a lovely, heartfelt ghost-of-the-week with a weak through plot
I wasn't originally going to watch this show because it looked like a style of humor I don't really jive with (and it wasn't really), but I was convinced by the gifsets of exorcisms. The first seven episodes of this series are absolutely heartwrenching--I cried every single week and came back ready for more. Even if I wasn't a huge fan of the slightly obnoxious comedy aspects, I really felt that the individual hauntings were so beautifully well done it was beyond worth it. However, once we left the ghost-of-the-week format to chase Home and Peach's stories... the plot got muddled, less sharp, and less interesting. I enjoyed my time with these characters, but it ended on a bit of a whimper for me.-The Full Review-
STORY:
This story was at it's absolute strongest when it was incisive and political. The early episodes delve into important failings in society in a sympathetic and earnest way that I found very moving. Particularly, Ciize, Foei, and ForceBook's hauntings have really stuck with me over the weeks (although I liked the other ghosts as well). There was a true sense of justice and purpose in these episodes that hasn't been present in a lot of dramas lately.
But, as I said above, I was very disappointed in the end of Home's story. Rather than truly delve into the issues unpacked in early episodes, Home's entire family got off easy. The societal evils of capitalism melted away into a pretty trite family drama that wrapped up quite easily. It felt the humor became more and more forced, when the show had been successfully trending to something much more emotional and resonant.
ACTING:
This is a tough one. In those most emotional moments? This show is spectacular. Tay and New have an undeniable chemistry that makes their arguments feel very natural and high-stakes. Likewise, the moments intended to show off this growing family feeling are all so, so lovely and warm. Mook and Jan blend into this chemistry perfectly and it truly does feel real.
On the flip side... some of the "comedy" is borderline unbearable. Shrill, whiny screams, performative deliveries, and egregious over-acting with no charm riddled the "lighthearted" moments and felt considerably more amateur than I KNOW these actors are capable of. Perhaps it was simply not my style, but I rarely laughed at this "comedy."
PRODUCTION:
This production was pretty fun for GMMTV this year. While it felt a tad bit over-produced, it was still enjoyable and fun. In particular, the wound/ghost makeup was genuinely exceptional. I put me perfectly on edge of a little uncomfortable, a little grossed out, a little awkward that helped nail that emotional impact.
That said, I think it's a little ironic how curated some of the scenic design was, given that this was supposed to be a story about finding out what Home mean. It was a bit too... clean, by the end. I missed the hominess of Peach and Pangpang's original apartment. I would like to see GMMTV directors/designers be a little bit more intentional and thoughtful about how the look of the show reflects the themes and messages.
A NOTE:
At risk of becoming the too woke friend, I do think this show crossed a line of queerbaiting for me. I want to be perfectly clear: this has nothing to do with Tay or New (who were always clear it was not a BL), shippers promoting the show, or even a preference for it being a BL. This is about certain tweets from the director and official account, as well as "Easter eggs" for "bl fans" in the script left a sour taste in my mouth.
If you want the attention and energy of queer audiences, you need to actually engage with queer storylines and characters. I don't want clever references or teasing jokes that fail to come to fruition. This half-in-half-out style feels slimy and exploitative--just tell the story you mean to tell, whichever that might be.
In all, I enjoyed this show but it definitely still makes my ever-growing list of 2024 dramas that failed to stick the landing.
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a home isn’t just a physical space but a feeling created by the people and memories within it.
"Peaceful Property," a supernatural comedy from GMMTV, is a charming and heartwarming series that blends humor with thoughtful reflections on what truly makes a house a home. The story follows a group of friends, who don’t exactly start off on the best terms, are tasked with selling 12 haunted houses to achieve their own dreams. To succeed, they must uncover the ghosts' backstories, resolve their lingering grudges, and help them find peace. What starts as a quirky business venture evolves into a touching journey of empathy, understanding, and connection.The show’s strength lies in its ability to balance comedy and supernatural elements Each ghost’s story adds an emotional layer, showing how unresolved emotions can tether spirits to places they once called home. The gang’s attempts to navigate these challenges while juggling their own quirks make the narrative relatable and engaging.
The cast, especially Tay and New, stands out with their natural chemistry, delivering plenty of laughs while nailing the emotional beats in the more heartfelt moments. The humor is fun and well-timed, though it occasionally goes a little overboard. That said, the exaggerated moments still work well in adding personality to characters like Pangpang (played by Jan), who often steals the show.
!!!SPOILER ALERT! !!
While the series is undeniably entertaining, it does have its hiccups. Some flaws become more noticeable as the episodes progress. For example, the family drama in the final episodes felt a bit over the top, Home’s newfound power wasn’t fully explored, and Pangpang’s character could’ve been developed more around episode 4. Additionally, certain episodes stood out as more compelling and well-rounded than others, creating an uneven viewing experience at times.
Overally, "Peaceful Property" is still a fun, lighthearted watch that offers a fresh twist on the horror-comedy genre. It’s perfect for those looking for something entertaining without being too heavy (though a few episodes might make you tear up :p). With its unique premise, strong cast, and blend of humor and heart, it’s definitely worth giving a shot.
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TayNew DELIVERED
Peaceful Property was not a show I expected to like all that much if I'm being honest. Based on the trailer, it looked to be a monster of the week-style horror/comedy ghost hunting show, and I wasn't sure that the jokes would land all that well given the language barrier. However, this show was so much better than I expected!Peach (Tay) and his sister Pangpang (Jan) are struggling to make ends meet after Peach lost his job as a chef due to a car accident that left him unable to work in the kitchen. Pangpang has been trying to make it as an influencer, which ends up working in their favor when Home (New) discovers their ghost hunting show. Ever since the accident, Peach has been able to see ghosts - which is exactly what Home needs after inheriting multiple haunted properties from his recently deceased grandfather. Home is trying to sell the properties asap, and needs Peach's help to exorcise the ghosts; Pangpang plans to film everything and start up their ghost hunting business. Peach and Home don't get off to a great start, but through working together on the exorcisms, they start to understand each other and bond more. However, it seems that there's a lot more hiding in the secrets of Home's rich family, and he has unknowingly dragged his new friends into a bigger mess than any of them could have expected.
While the show did start off very episodic, it perfectly transitioned into drama that spanned for longer. It managed to use the first few ghost hunting adventures to help flesh out the characters themselves, making the twists in their relationships and backstories more interesting and engaging. I love a found family, and that's exactly what this show delivered. If GMM wanted to, they easily could have made this a BL - Tay and New were absolutely wonderful in their arcs and the tension between them was excellent. Even though some of the twists were expected, the way they were done still left me surprised, and there were plenty of instances where I had no idea what was coming next. A really fun watch overall!
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It Feel Like Home
This is such a wonderfully refreshing series to watch. Just sit back and enjoy. No need to think. Just relax. Yet, it tells a story of such fortitude that is so subtle that it might be missed. But it is there, nonetheless. It is also not in any way a BL. Nor is it even a bromance. By contrast, it is a story of friendship and family. It is a nice change of pace to watch a series where it is just pure fun to watch. There is no hint of any romance in this series except in a playful manner and bantering about. All of the series connections were with the ‘ghosts’. So go ahead, sit down and treat yourself to being completely entertained and laugh more than once with and at these characters. It is that kind of a series!Was this review helpful to you?
Scooby doo & co but Live action!? Haha
Pure comedy!Silly and Hilarious !!
Easy-going light-hearted drama.
ONE Haunted Property CASE per Episode.
Home (char) has a ghost in his every Home (property), Ehh !?
And Peach who is scared of Ghosts, is the one who helps Home to ward them off, Ehh !? 😂
Tay, Mook, Jan, New and New are a great team.
Want a 2nd season.
Lovely Peach, Silly Home :)
Baby dolls Pangpang n Kan :)
Sweet Suradech :)
They are like Scooby doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred 😂
In the end, everyone found what they want and what they deserve!
Happiness, friendship like a family and the meaning of life (what is Home? - a question asked by grandpa to Home.. "Home is not a property, it's People caring for U, staying with U" is the lesson learnt)
I Love how all 5 of them are always together in the END CREDITS of each episode, eating or fooling around😍
But at times, depending on the mood of the episode, the team is broke and so in the end credits, there are only 1-2 of them :(
So the END CREDITS is like a Summary of that Episode :)
Happy to see TayNew in a Horror Comedy, esply in a NON-BL.
At times, they should act in every genre, to avoid TYPECASTING,
esply as "Main Leads without Romance" and this is how exactly it is :)
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Haunted by the ghost of it's full potential
The now removed from youtube conceptual trailer made to drum up attention and funding is one of the best trailers/short film in and of itself of all time for me. The creativity, cinematography, pacing, and comedic timing of the visual jokes are perfection. If the actual episodes was like it, then the show would be perfect too, but when the official trailer came out I could see that it wasn't as snappy and tight, but still excited to give it a chance. I really like how the show makes use of the ending credits to actually show case the status of the group with scenes that change along with the storyline. The design of the spirits as seen by all the living people is excellent, unrelentingly uncomfortable even it's revealed that the ghost was a good person or a good person all along. Kan's great, she's the only one with sensible character development. She bravely went against the privileged rich people that hurt her, her father, and her community. She's right to whistle blow about Home getting away with the hit and run. The only one to treat it with the severity of an issue that it is. She's also the person that saved Home's life. Suradech is pretty fun, they gave the poor guy one line when he answered Kan's question before passing out. It's a real missed opportunity to have him also gain abilities having almost died from poison.I enjoyed Peach and Home's friendship and it's the only roles of the main actors working together that I have enjoyed out of their filmography, but it was a huge unresolved issue that Home really hit Peach with a car and left him to die. Somkid covered it up, but Home really did that. It doesn't matter that Peach already forgave him after finding out once they are already friends. Home dragged out his apology and then there is nothing that comes of it. He has main character immunity and is the only one of his family to not have to pay for his crime. He's a privileged guy from the beginning to end. It's also feels like a huge chunk is missing that we never find out Chai-Un's beef with his family. He seems to be supposed to be a mirror to Home, but it goes nowhere. It's also really horrifying that Peach decided to serve Chai-Un, the man that he almost killed with his neglectful cooking last time, imitation peas that may or may not have been swapped with real ones based on the guess of Home. It's weird the show framed it as "trust" that Peach has for Home. The guy is just guessing! Peach is nice but does not take deadly allergies seriously and that's really bad for someone who wants to sell food to people. Pangpang has a problem, where she has no self control regarding money at all. She's the one that forced her and Peach to homelessness. She's also rewarded and she learns nothing. She treats Home having run over Peach and Peach demanding the minimum apology from Home like it's petty bickering. The man left her brother for dead and that's her attitude. There would be times the characters would make conveniently very stupid decisions to move the plot along. The poor writing moments seems at odds with a lot of well written moving moments of various guest or secondary characters like Thansai and Ride's tragically cut short love, Kan and her father's familial love, and the tragic lifelong misunderstanding between Somkid and his father. I wonder if perhaps there is an issue of not having enough time to flesh out the script of the series as it does have a very promising skeleton.
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Home Sweet Home
I placed spoilers at the end of this review.Here is my usual warning that I am a sucker for series with a paranormal/strange element to it. This was a fun series. The first few episodes were a little rough around the edges, but the following episodes get better. Overall, the script was funny and heartwarming. I really liked the mini storylines involving the guest roles. The script also did a great job tying all of the various storylines together. Three out of the four main characters started off a little annoying and/or unlikable. However, the script did a great job explaining reasonings behind their behaviors as the series progresses which made them more likable. My only minor complaint is that I was able to guess some of the plot twists beforehand. As for the entire cast, they were amazing and did an incredible job with their characters. The cinematography and special effects were also amazing.
Random Notes:
The closing credit scene showed various stages of the team’s relationship development was very cool. I normally don’t watch closing credits, but found myself doing so because of this.
The saying on the neon sign with the burned-out letters was hilarious.
Home’s condo in America is the same one used in the series “Wandee Goodday”, “Only Boo”, “My School President”, and “Good Old Days”.
The smaller globe next to the one Home was staring at in episode 8 was the same one used in the series “Be my Favorite”.
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The beginning of the first episode threw me off because I didn’t realize that Home was in America. They could have incorporated some other hints to this other than the news. It did not help that I recognized the place from other GMMTV series.
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GMMTV and TayNew has don it again!
I just started this series on a whim, and honestly, I am glad that I did. It had me coming back every week because I wanted to know what will happen. Might I say, that I actually enjoyed this series more than their last project (and that's saying a lot for me as I totally loved and adored 'Cherry Magic.' I believe that seeing this was an original work and I did not know what was going to happen made this series have a special place in my heart.All of the actors did a stellar job—from the main actors to supporting actors and even actors who guest starred in a few of the episodes—all of them were excellent. They were able to get from me emotions from laughing, (a wee bit) scared, and even sad. I must also add that I honestly thought that about halfway through this series, it would have lost some steam because I thought at the time that they had discovered the big plot point for this series. but, no! This was not the case, as it still powered on, carrying me on a journey that I totally did not expect to occur.
I don't want to give away any of the plot, because that's just how good it was that I want people who have not watched this series to go now and watch it. I really recommend this series to you guys out there and (hopefully ) you guys enjoy it as much as I did.
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I wish I could give this 100/10
My only complaint about this show is that 12 episodes is too few 😭 บ้านหลอน is a MASTERPIECE. EVERYTHING about it was well executed. Casting and acting, script, music, sets, colorgrading, camera angles, pacing of storytelling... EVERYTHING. Everyone from those who've been around from beginning to end, to those who joined the chaos for only one episode, did an incredible job of assembling what imo is the best non-romance series that GMMTV has ever released. This show is a masterclass in doing it *right*. PERFECTION.And those who say this is "queerbaiting" have been inflating the meaning of the word. Even as a Polca I was able to watch this without attaching any romantic context to Home and Peach. Tay and New were given the challenge to act opposite each other in a non-romantic context, and they truly delivered. (Pang and her 🫢🤳-ing notwithstanding 🤣🤣🤣) Like P'Dome himself said, their chemistry is just /insane/ ("through the ROOF!"), and so it becomes easy to read non-platonic insinuations between their characters, but I personally was able to put aside PeteKao (despite, yknow, Pete พีท and Peach พีช sounding almost the same when pronounced in Thai) and KaranAchi to see Home and Peach. Tay and New are talented actors on their own and they shine so brilliantly when put together.
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