My Romance Scammer

rasanya kaya kurang mantep?

sempet ngerasa, kok jalan ceritanya cepet banget di eps 1. tapi baru sadar ini lebih fokus ke gimana hubungan mereka yang adem, akhirnya hancur karena kebohongan.

ini juga jatohnya 2 cp ya? bukan ML/SL. jadinya ya gitu, gak fokus ke permasalahan satu cp doang. dan jujur itu sangat disayangkan, soalnya konflik TimPai jadinya gak detail. apalagi Tim, karakter yang gak ada penjelasan apapun soal hidup dia. aku kalo gak baca novelnya, gak bakal tau itu dia utang apa, kenapa, ke siapa, dan salah siapa. belum lagi ortunya yang gak tanggung jawab, dan malah Tim yang ditampilkan kaya karakter paling salah di series ini. pokoknya karakter Tim kurang diperhatiin di sini, itu sih. beruntung ekting Junior bagus, jadi emosinya Tim nyampe ke penonton.

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JuMark deserves so much more recognition

The time skip felt a little rushed, and it made some parts confusing. I think a few scenes could’ve been cut to give more time to explore each character’s backstory and motivations, as that would’ve made their actions more impactful.

That said, this drama had me screaming toward the end! The plot kept me invested, and I really loved the balance of humour and romance throughout the series.

Also, JuMark deserves so much more recognition. Their chemistry and performances were one of the highlights of the drama for me. Overall, despite a few pacing issues, this was such an enjoyable watch.

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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.

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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 show did not know what it was trying to be

I wanted to like this show, I really did. I have been in love with JuniorMark ever since I witnessed their amazing chemistry in Perfect 10 Liners. So naturally, I expected to see something similar here. Fortunately, the chemistry was still intact but unfortunately enough, everything else was falling apart.

This show started off somewhat promising. With a premise like this where fake love, real marriage, money extortion and scamming is involved, one would naturally expect some kind of angsty big reveal where everything blows up and the characters each face the consequences of their actions as deserved. But none of that happens here. Tim is already failing to follow his initial plan and falls for Pai by episode 2. Which was pretty off putting considering they could've shown him struggling with his feelings, he acceots it pretty fast. When it didn't happen, I thought the more satisfying part would be when Tim gets exposed but instead after the much awaited reveal, the show goes downhill so fast it gets painful to sit through it.

Pai was hurt but not hurt enough, Tim was trying but not hard enough‐ none of them could reach to a level where Pai's pain could devastate me or Tim's redemption could satisfy me. Infact, he did not seem to get a redemption arc at all. He showed no remorse, no guilt, no regret. All he did was be silly and giggle at Pai's misery which, to my absolute surprise actually cause Pai to be done sulling and go back to Tim again, like, are you kidding me? That man broke your trust atleast take your time. Both their characters lacked depth. If Pai could show the rage and hurt that someone in his position would actually feel, and Tim could beg on knees to be forgiven because that's what you should do when you scam someone and break their fucking heart while also claiming to love them, this show could've been way better.

I won't talking about OhmPoon at all because I did not care one bit about them or their story.

The worst thing is that JuniorMark did a good job. They weren't asked to do anymore than what they did. Both of them have the potential to give devastating performance but no one demanded that. The director was certainly satisfied with the half assed storytelling. I wasn't.

I really hope JuniorMark get projects that do justice with their potential as well as chemistry. They deserved better.

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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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