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Flawed but addictive. OST is a masterpiece.
Not going to pretend the series is perfect, but for some reason it has a hold on me and it's not letting me go anytime soon.
Let's start with the things to critique
- The story felt a bit rushed, mostly in the final episodes, creating some confusion in certain scenes. Adding 1–2 more episodes could have made everything even better.
- It focused almost entirely on Wan’s pain and perspective, which often left the viewer frustrated with Pleng. After multiple rewatches, I’m convinced that giving more focus to Pleng’s experience [especially her practically homeless, orphan, and school drop-out years] would have enhanced viewers’ understanding of her and her actions. The series gives more opportunities to understand Ek than it does Pleng.
- Support cast is solid, except for Ek, which - i'm sorry but - is absolutely terrible.
- While I understand where it comes from, I don't love the - controversial? - scene on regards to consent.
Now just SOME of the good things:
- The lead actresses are FANTASTIC, no wonder they won judge based awards for it.
- Not always easy to find in Thai gl, there's no cringe at all for their acting, just mature and raw emotion. (Excluding Ek)
- Surprisingly good balance between classic couple paring/ship focus and actual plot.
- Even if a bit rushed, the pacing they set - specially for the first 3 quarters - worked well. They managed to pack A LOT there, without it feeling too much.
- Production quality was surprisingly good, better than expected.
- Every rewatch I keep finding new details that make me want to stand up and clap.
- I don't usually focus much on chemistry or steamy scenes, but for this series, hats off. It truly had me shooketh.
- OST and music timing, amazing.
- Enjoyed the sound mixing.
Highlight: THE OST IS A MASTERPIECE. Sonya really has talent and potential to pursue music and singing. Hopefully we get to hear more in future projects.
No offense to LM, I do wish we had a Pleng/Sonya solo version of the OST.
Let's start with the things to critique
- The story felt a bit rushed, mostly in the final episodes, creating some confusion in certain scenes. Adding 1–2 more episodes could have made everything even better.
- It focused almost entirely on Wan’s pain and perspective, which often left the viewer frustrated with Pleng. After multiple rewatches, I’m convinced that giving more focus to Pleng’s experience [especially her practically homeless, orphan, and school drop-out years] would have enhanced viewers’ understanding of her and her actions. The series gives more opportunities to understand Ek than it does Pleng.
- Support cast is solid, except for Ek, which - i'm sorry but - is absolutely terrible.
- While I understand where it comes from, I don't love the - controversial? - scene on regards to consent.
Now just SOME of the good things:
- The lead actresses are FANTASTIC, no wonder they won judge based awards for it.
- Not always easy to find in Thai gl, there's no cringe at all for their acting, just mature and raw emotion. (Excluding Ek)
- Surprisingly good balance between classic couple paring/ship focus and actual plot.
- Even if a bit rushed, the pacing they set - specially for the first 3 quarters - worked well. They managed to pack A LOT there, without it feeling too much.
- Production quality was surprisingly good, better than expected.
- Every rewatch I keep finding new details that make me want to stand up and clap.
- I don't usually focus much on chemistry or steamy scenes, but for this series, hats off. It truly had me shooketh.
- OST and music timing, amazing.
- Enjoyed the sound mixing.
Highlight: THE OST IS A MASTERPIECE. Sonya really has talent and potential to pursue music and singing. Hopefully we get to hear more in future projects.
No offense to LM, I do wish we had a Pleng/Sonya solo version of the OST.
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