I do wish I spoke, or at least read, the Thai language. I have suspicions that the subtitles to this series leave something to be desired. And that's a pity, because the storyline is strong. I've read some opinions to the effect that "Unforgotten Night" is a weak production with many faults, but I don't agree. It's an intriguing production and, coming on the heels of the outstanding and expensive "KinnPorsche the Series", it holds its own very well indeed. There are one or two clumsy moments when, for example in the forecourt of the MC's mansion, a fleeting corner shot shows a camera crew at work (Episode 4 or 5, as I remember), but these can be accepted, - sort of - and one hopes that the editors will learn from them. One of the particularly strong aspects of "Unforgotten Night" is the general power of the characterisation. From the outset, both main characters demand full audience attention, while the supporting cast are all excellent performers. Although the character of Cherry doesn't appear in the original novel, I think the casting director made a good decision to include her. She provides an opportunity for an extra connection with the villain which is not in the novel, and she does it really well. They say that working with animals is difficult. You can lose all control of the audience because of cuteness, and this is very true of "Unforgotten Night", with its inclusion of two excellently trained and very rare white Bengal tigers. I don't mean a spoiler here, but the look on the face of one of the animals when it first spots one of the MCs definitely says: "Pork chop, and it's mine..." No-one should miss this scene. "Unforgotten Night" reveals a wide range of interpersonal conflicts, and the characters continue to develop their individual stories throughout the action in a highly satisfactory manner. Bodyguards can easily become nothing more than stock figures, but in "Unforgotten Night", the main bodyguards take a strong part in the development of the story line. The two main characters, played by Yoon Phusanu Wongsavanischakorn and Ton Saran Anantasetthakul, are powerful throughout, neither dominating over the other, but both showing a personal strength and individual determination which is probably one of the strongest aspects of "Unforgotten Night" as a TV drama. I will be very sorry when this series ends, but it has a definite and very strong re-watch value, which will be of some comfort.
I've read some opinions to the effect that "Unforgotten Night" is a weak production with many
faults, but I don't agree. It's an intriguing production and, coming on the heels of the outstanding and expensive "KinnPorsche the Series", it holds its own very well indeed. There are one or two clumsy moments when, for example in the forecourt of the MC's mansion, a fleeting corner shot shows a camera crew at work (Episode 4 or 5, as I remember), but these can be accepted, - sort of - and one hopes that the editors will learn from them.
One of the particularly strong aspects of "Unforgotten Night" is the general power of the characterisation. From the outset, both main characters demand full audience attention, while the supporting cast are all excellent performers. Although the character of Cherry doesn't appear in the original novel, I think the casting director made a good decision to include her. She provides an opportunity for an extra connection with the villain which is not in the novel, and she does it really well.
They say that working with animals is difficult. You can lose all control of the audience because of cuteness, and this is very true of "Unforgotten Night", with its inclusion of two excellently trained and very rare white Bengal tigers. I don't mean a spoiler here, but the look on the face of one of the animals when it first spots one of the MCs definitely says: "Pork chop, and it's mine..." No-one should miss this scene.
"Unforgotten Night" reveals a wide range of interpersonal conflicts, and the characters continue to develop their individual stories throughout the action in a highly satisfactory manner. Bodyguards can easily become nothing more than stock figures, but in "Unforgotten Night", the main bodyguards take a strong part in the development of the story line.
The two main characters, played by Yoon Phusanu Wongsavanischakorn and Ton Saran Anantasetthakul, are powerful throughout, neither dominating over the other, but both showing a personal strength and individual determination which is probably one of the strongest aspects of "Unforgotten Night" as a TV drama.
I will be very sorry when this series ends, but it has a definite and very strong re-watch value, which will be of some comfort.