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Purely Meaningful Entertainment
This drama is one of the best shows coming from Thai Entertainment industry. A perfect blend of comedy with drama and romance. Quite cleverly, this show leverages everything for the comic effects yet addresses some of the most serious discourses. All the actors have done an amazing job. For Nut, I have nothing but the utmost respect for his talent and craft. Also, I’m glad that we got to enjoy the insane chemistry between Ping and Nut in multiple genres in both I Am The Most Beautiful Count and Pitbabe. As for Ping, Lee, Pop, Aton, and Belle, their individual potential matched with their efforts shined through every episode.The series deserves all the appreciation for actually representing the Kathoey community, thereby making it a Queer show and not just a BL. Which is also why this drama may not be for everyone. The Washroom debate, Homophobia, Transphobia, the harassment Transwomen face for having Adam’s apple, Predicament of women under the lecherous patriarchy— I am so happy to see these topics being addressed in the drama.
Besides, they successfully gave a microcosmic view of the larger world where humans are flawed, Classism and sexism exist, revolution requires sacrifices [justified/ unjustified], the bigger cause is prioritised over personal desires, and the coexistence of good and evil, which makes Prince (new Worradet) say, “then we might have to fight longer.” Incorporating all of these themes while staying within the genre of comedy is something this drama should be praised for immensely.
Another thing I cannot help but be grateful for is how this show cherishes women, the feminine spirit, and the women characters of the show. Prince, Pandao, Nisa, and the court ladies—all of them had crucial parts to play and girl! They nailed it. Instead of antagonising women, the show actually showcases their importance which is heart-touching to watch as a woman. Loved how they did not generalise women as a “group” by showing varied personalities among the women characters. Something which Kosol too verbally addresses during training for the cross-dressing act.
The dynamics between the siblings are so relatable. While Banjong and Pandao represent that “partners in crime” dynamic, Kosol and Ched are more like “raised by my elder sibling” dynamic. Worradet/ Prince and Jade may not be related by blood but certainly by heart, having that “single child considering one of their juniors as their little sibling” flair.
Celebration of friendships! One cannot talk enough about JadeChed, I feel. A budding friendship between the King and his attendant, which eventually gets to blossom independently when the class barrier is lifted. Words fall short to describe how wholesome JadeChed relationship has been throughout the show. Besides friendships between Pandao and Worradet, Kosol and Banjong too are worthy of appreciation; a rough start but a sweet end.
The ending is beautiful. Open-ended, yes, to leave the viewers with that one ticking feeling that this happy moments shall too pass but for now our Kosol and Worradet/ Prince are married and happy. It sort of urges you to live in the moment and enjoy the present. In the end, all I can say is that I had a really great time watching the series.
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