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From time to time, I watch Lakorns, although I often find them stressful and end up reminding myself that I should read reviews before starting a new series. It begins like a typical drama, centred on a love triangle — or even more complicated relationships — combined with hatred and revenge, which feels unnecessary but seem to be a standard feature of the genre.

The male lead is an actor whose previous work I have enjoyed; however, in this role he appears unconvincing, with limited emotional expression and little depth to his character. His storyline feels overcrowded, as he is involved in multiple complicated relations at once. His former partner returns full of regret and in need of financial support, and, despite the circumstances, he is the only one shown caring for her in hospital, with no apparent support from friends or family. Why all exes don't have family, friends to support in such scenes. Afterwards, he decides to support his brother’s pregnant girlfriend, who is in love with him and even asks him to divorce the female lead. Not long after, her feelings suddenly shift towards the second male lead, which makes the plot feel even more inconsistent.

The female lead is portrayed as endlessly forgiving and understanding to an almost unrealistic degree, accepting everything that happens around her without question, usual thai lakorn.

One aspect that I find particularly frustrating, making my blood boil is the recurring trope where the male lead uses physical affection as a way to assert control, such as threatening to kiss the female lead if she speaks or disagrees. This is a must in all thai Lakorns and does feel repetitive and uncomfortable rather than romantic. Is the only way to convince a woman in there?

So that about it, the story ends, nothing else, no chemistry, didn't feel any love at any point, waste of so many resources.