MuTeLuv: Diva Deva Mata

All bow down to the Air Dolls!!

Believe me when I say that this took me by surprise because damn this was INCREDIBLE. It's a story with the perfect blend of comedy, coming of age stories, identity, influencer culture and supernatural elements - and of course, pure unfiltered chaos.

The story itself is definitely the strongest of the lot until now, it may or may not have been just as predictable as the previous ones, but the way the story could've so easily gone in so many different ways and still been just as good.

But would this story be just the same without all the brilliant performances in it?!!!
I am floored, I literally feel like I saw a whole new dimension to every single one of the actors in Diva Deva Mata. I knew beforehand that some of them were good actors but it is amazing how just four episodes can absolutely turn a good performer into a star.
All of them served, served, served!!

Fluke my god! Been forever since I've seen him in something and he killed it as Nivea!!! The perfect balance of fierce, strength and poise, Nivea herself was all that and more, but it felt like Fluke took it upon himself to give her so much depth and vulnerability. Nivea's strong sense of self and inbuilt leadership skills aside, her chemistry with the rest of the Air Dolls was chef's kiss.
And how can I forget?! Nivea's chemistry with Bank!!?!! Pause, stop and let me take note because where did that come from and why was it AMAZING?!!! I will talk about Marc later on obviously but their chemistry? Through the roof - you can't tell me they didn't end up together because they managed to summon all the flirty, snarky and sweet energy I can imagine.

Lego!! Lego, Lego, Lego. That charm and grace, everything just screaming this person is awesome. And Inkgy was awesome!! The way she was always willing to be there for her friends but also be there for herself, just an all round great person!! Her bond with Fews was so weirdly realistic - they seemed to be the closest but they argue and fight and snap at each other but at the end of the day, they're back in the thick of it, I feel like I've seen this kind of relationship a lot. And Lego my god, amazing.

Yacht wow, I feel like Fews probably had the least amount of well rounded writing within the Air Dolls, but it says something about his performance when despite that, Fews ended up becoming one of my favourite characters. She's smart and grounded and a little on the shy side but when there's a need to be there and be brave, Fews is there! Again, her nemesis/friendship with Inkgy was such a highlight, I just think Lego and Yacht had incredible chemistry.

And finally.. NEO!! I know Neo can do comedy and I know Neo can act, but Kat? Kat was written for Neo. I laughed and laughed and laughed everytime Kat was on screen and you can tell it's a great performance when in between laughs you're also feeling sadness and empathy for what a character is going through. Much like his character, Neo's scenes were supposed to just keep things light hearted but both brilliant writing and acting made sure that Kat was so much more than an afterthought. The friendly rivalry she had with the rest of the Air Dolls, the unhinged chaotic side with her "followers" and the chemistry with Mick.. I guess you can tell I loved all the leads.

They were amazing. In their own ways and in their own way as a group, they were all amazing. And the best part is, we got character development without having to entirely uproot their friendship or dynamic.

Even the side characters and all the actors who played them were amazing. Pompam, do I have to say? Gives an amazing performance everytime, I'm always entertained. Same with Golf, don't see her as much but she always slays in her roles.
But my breakout stars among the supporting cast have got to be Marc and Mick!! Oh wow.
Marc first because where did this performance come from?! Between the subtle facial expressions in the background and the perfect amount of chaos and his chemistry with Fluke?! Stop it.
And Mick! He did so well! Just wow, everything he did as Pat was top notch.

Of course there were things I could've done without - the dirty humour for one thing, which is something I will probably never understand but luckily, the positives very much outweigh the negatives here.

And this was so much fun, I was clutching my stomach, tearing up with laughter the entire time and honestly for four episodes, they covered a lot and delivered a complete story. I'm impressed.

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