Junior Mark ate as usual
I honestly don't get why so many people dislike this series. My Romance Scammer has been like a breath of fresh air for me. Junior Mark have done a phenomenal job and especially Mark, I just love him as Pai. P10L made Junior Mark a memorable duo and I love that MRS does the same. Junior absolutely slays the chaotic, funny character in both the series and Mark being the stoic, stren one in My Romance Scammer is great. Honestly can't see anyone else playing the role of Pai as good as Mark. Also, can't forget to mention Ohmpoon. Their story was chaotic from the beginning and I loved every second of it. Definitely a must watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Not very inventive
The premise is interesting, no one can deny that. The problem is that you know from the start exactly what’s going to happen and how. Zero creativity, and everything is delivered in the tone of a very conventional, formulaic romantic comedy. You’d expect Pai to be less nice to Tim; and North’s immaturity eventually becomes hard to stomach. The acting is fairly decent overall, except for Ohm, who doesn’t seem to believe in what he’s doing at all.Once again, the goal is to highlight two actor pairings that will probably deliver great fan service afterward. But as for the series itself, it’s too soft, too flat, not deep enough. You end up yawning while watching their little stories that are bound to end well. I honestly wonder how I made it through 10 episodes.
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the way this could have been amazing
i remember when i first started this show i was excited. the first eps were actually good, both couples have great chemistry and the acting is good as well but unfortunately the execution of the plot wasn’t well done imo. it’s one of those shows that starts strong then suddenly takes a different direction and you start wondering why.the plot execution is really important, and after ep 7 (Tim’s revelation about the lies and deception) which was supposed to be the peak ep but it didn't, it just didn’t feel like one. they were building it up for many eps but the payoff felt weak. i get that it’s a romcom, but that doesn’t excuse bad writing. serious situations are better when treated seriously. the audience didn’t really get the right amount of angst, and real problems were treated almost like a joke.
Pai has been struggling to even stay mad, and Tim doesn’t seem properly apologetic. lines like “don’t worry i won’t charge you for the meal” or “you’re living in my place for free” just feel off after what he has done… like are we supposed to find that charming? then i check more ep and Pai isn’t as upset as he should be after being betrayed for years, and Tim doesn’t seem as sorry as he should. it's getting brushed off with playful moments instead.
i could honestly rant a lot about how this could have been better based on what Tim and Pai characters could have done. but good for people who enjoyed it. i do love the cast and hope to see them in better directed series in the future. maybe not by New
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Hooked on The Scammers
The moment I saw Junior and Mark as leads, I knew this was gonna be good in all aspects because they CARRIED in Perfect 10 Liners. They are such natural and talented actors. I also love that we now have the new ship OhmPoon, a random and unexpected pair that formed after Poon Mitpakdee replaced Fluke Jeeratch. As much as they are visually appealing, let's just protect them at all costs.Moving on to My Romance Scammer, a series about two con artists, U and Tim, falling in love with cousins North and Pai from a billionaire family. The first episode was great; I hope it sets the epitome for the remaining episodes to follow.
However, as much as I enjoyed this premiere, I'm worried about the director, New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul. He's known for works like Perfect 10 Liners and Head 2 Head, and usually, when a series reaches the halfway mark, his direction tends to lose steam. Whether it's pacing issues or repetitive tropes, many fans feel his shows often start strong but struggle to maintain that same energy. I truly hope he improves on this one and has learned from past mistakes so that the chemistry of JuniorMark and OhmPoon isn't wasted on a dragging plot.
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this is a good job
First of all, I'm truly amazed by the beauty and dedication of Mark and Junior. They're truly great actors and deserve praise! This series has its share of exaggerated plot points and nuances, but the overall picture is truly great! I laughed a lot at moments, but there's also some drama. I really like everything about it. The main couple is so sweet, their chemistry is great. I can't really rate the music because it wasn't memorable, but I didn't have any negative feelings about it either.Was this review helpful to you?
Engaging storlyline, seasoned acting, wholesome
I did not expect this to be this funny and engaging throughout all the 7 episodes, the director do not let us get bored even the slightest, crisp editing style, screenplay is good, overall feel good show, very light weight, and every actor did great in portraying their characters . It is not a mind blowing show but definitely worth the watch. Loved every scene ! Also juniormark's chemistry is good obviously, but ohmpoon stole the show for me. waiting for the rest of the episodes.Was this review helpful to you?
When a Drama Exceeds Every Expectation: This Drama Gets Better Every Episode
I’ve been waiting for this drama for so long, and when they finally posted the trailer, I was SO excited to see Junior and Mark in the main roles together. Seeing them as Pai and Tim made me even more excited, but honestly, reading the plot also made me nervous because it’s very complicated. There are a lot of difficult scenes and emotional moments, so I knew the director had a big responsibility to make it work.But when episode 1 came out and I watched it, I was honestly amazed. Everything from the production quality to their chemistry was incredible. We already expected their chemistry to be good, but it was even better than I imagined. The funny moments also made it really enjoyable and balanced the serious parts perfectly.
Episodes 2, 3, and 4 were all amazing too, and I could talk about them for hours. But now that I’ve just finished episode 5 (and have to wait another week for episode 6 😔), I can say it’s my favorite episode so far. You can really see Tim starting to change and accepting that he’s falling for Pai, and I loved seeing that development.
I’m also nervous about what will happen next, but if the drama continues at this level, it will definitely be a 10/10 for me. Everything about it has been so well done so far. I seriously can’t wait for the next episode!!!
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Overall, it was quite entertaining. However, for fans of revenge plots, this is not recommended.Honestly, I can understand why some people were disappointed with the plot. But I think, if I were in Pai’s position, I might have done the same. As someone who grew up with a loving family, of course I wouldn’t give Tim a chance and would choose to put him in prison. But as Pai, whose life revolved only around work and who lacked proper love and affection, I can understand. Tim was the only person who could truly understand him and give him love. And during the time they were together, Tim didn’t do anything that seriously harmed Pai—except at the wedding party, when all of Tim’s lies were exposed, causing trauma and damage to Pai. But when Pai had nothing and his entire family turned away from him, only Tim stayed faithfully by his side. I’m not justifying it, but I understand why Pai forgave Tim so easily. Pai still loved Tim deeply and was simply disappointed.
Honestly, if the plot had been made a bit more serious, it might have turned out better. In the novel, even though Pai forgives Tim quickly, Tim’s sense of regret feels much stronger. But then again, what can you expect from a romantic comedy genre?
One thing that disappointed me a bit was some of the camera angles during the NC and kissing scenes—they were really frustrating, aarrrgghh.
And as for the ending, as usual, Alonew tends to make it feel rushed 😔
I’m really looking forward to a drama for Junior and Mark with a good director and a solid storyline that can truly bring out their potential. Their acting is very good—it’s just a shame that the plot often doesn’t support them. Especially Junior, I’d love to see him act in a darker genre without comedy.
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Somewhat Silly Scammers
After Perfect10Liners, I was super excited to see Junior and Mark as leads again. Plus, I was excited to see Ohm and Poon act together for the first time! Both pairings did not disappoint! The story definitely centers more on Junior and Mark, but frankly, their characters have a better/more complex storyline anyway, so I was pretty happy with the split. I do think there were a few points in the show where the conflict seemed a little too easily resolved compared to the weight it should have had, but I think that's the kinda thing you're bound to run into when you're doing a romcom with betrayal in it. Still, this was a great watch with a good balance of humor and seriousness.Tim (Junior) is a scammer and his current plan is to scam the CEO of a large mall, Pai (Mark), by making Pai fall in love with him so he can marry him and take his money. Of course, the one rule that every scammer should follow is not to fall in love with the target. Tim spends months and months winning Pai over, pretending to be the perfect boyfriend, etc. until he can finally propose to Pai. Just when everything seems perfect, Pai's younger cousin North (Poon) elopes with U (Ohm), who he randomly met on a hiking trip and has known less than a week. The sudden marriage makes Pai concerned that U might be a scammer, and makes Pai nervous about weddings in general. Tim, realizing Pai is right about U being a scammer, has to try to not blow his own cover by outing U and manage to convince Pai they should still get married. But, all truths will eventually have to be revealed, and at this point it seems Tim has already majorly failed the most important rule of scamming.
I think this show was really fun overall. Honestly, the idea of Tim and U being scammers would have been much more intriguing to me if this wasn't a romcom, but was more of an intense and serious drama. I found that sometimes the comedy took away from the intensity of the whole getting betrayed by the person you love thing. Still, if you like a more balanced show, this one definitely has its ups and downs with serious portions broken up by the more comedic sections. Some of the conflicts and plot points are lost a little too fast (I feel like we totally forgot about the debt collectors??), but the acting from Mark especially really made me enjoy this one. Worth watching if you need something with some depth, but don't want something too intense.
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It feels like all the good series are ending lately… 😭
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I got so attached to them, and now it just feels empty.
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not the best but still good
The story was good overall, not something i had watched before personally, it had funny moments but without being cringe that made me genuinely laugh, good character development and good acting too.About the story i have to say i'm really sad about the drastic change that TimPai relationship had (totally understandable if you're scammed lol) but what i mean is de difference from the start to the later chapters even after Tim was forgiven by Pai (supposedly) like i understand that trust is not something you fix overnight, but if there is love and trust to get married again... idk is just really missed the way they were when their relationship started, you can tell Pai was never the same.
UNorth although having the same problem, i think they handled it better, U made sure to gain North's trust again by actual actions and not just words and promises, giving North his space and respecting whatever final decision he made about the future of their relationship.
The point of the comparison i'm making is not me saying that TimPai should've done or act the same, i know reactions are different i get that, is just about the fact that both got married again but one felt actually genuine and the other one ¿? idk.
Also i really loved North's character develpoment, i think he's the one who changed the most, for the better ofc, he communicated more and was just more mature, but i'm satisfied with the overall development of all characters. Not sure i could say that about the end tho, i wish i got to see more of TimPai after they made up or even after they got married, they mentioned through out the whole show how Tim had all these plans for his future with Pai and i would've liked to see that, even just a little compilation or a time skip.
Apart from that i really liked the show, ppl said it was just a silly romcom but me and the characters cried a lot😭
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I honestly didn’t expect to love Romance Scammer this much
The story itself is really good, but I do feel like it needed more time or a few more episodes to fully flesh everything out. There were moments that deserved deeper development, and you can tell the potential was there for something even bigger.
That said, it’s still one of the best series I’ve seen this year.
I’ll admit, I completely misjudged Junior and Mark — their performances were actually impressive and added so much depth to the story.
And of course, my biases OhmPoon… they really carried the emotional weight and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Overall, a solid watch that deserved more recognition.
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