Glittery gold on the outside, empty filling on the inside
I was excited for this drama, and while ZeeNuNew didn’t quite win me over with their previous work, Cutie Pie, I felt this plot had real potential.
It started off really well; the beginning was engaging, and I enjoyed learning about the four kingdoms (regencies?), the intrigue surrounding the pursuit of the Assavadevathin lineage, and the different relationships between the princes/princesses and their guardians. It was all very interesting.
However, I lost some of that initial excitement when Khanin and Charan began their flirtation and ultimately got together. Their sweet and intimate moments often felt a bit cringeworthy, and I found myself wishing for a more compelling portrayal of their romance.
(Seriously, why would you dirty talk in English? Why?!)
I also wished the relationships between Ramil and Paytai, as well as Calvin and Jay, had been more developed. While there was a focus on the problematic nature of their relationships, there was no exploration of how they could be resolved. Their eventual unions felt rushed and shallow, which was disappointing.
Also, the resolution for Ramil's father left me wanting more justice. It felt unjust that the abused son ended up losing everything, while his father, who had significant issues, faced no real consequences.
All in all, I believe this drama had an excellent foundation that could have been developed further. The production value, costumes, and music were fantastic, but there was an opportunity missed in the chemistry and dynamics between the actors, as well as in weaving the plotlines together. And while it wasn't quite what I hoped for, I wouldn’t say it’s a bad drama at all.
If you appreciate stunning visuals, rich costumes, and an enchanting soundtrack – and can overlook some acting shortcomings – there’s definitely enjoyment to be found here!
It started off really well; the beginning was engaging, and I enjoyed learning about the four kingdoms (regencies?), the intrigue surrounding the pursuit of the Assavadevathin lineage, and the different relationships between the princes/princesses and their guardians. It was all very interesting.
However, I lost some of that initial excitement when Khanin and Charan began their flirtation and ultimately got together. Their sweet and intimate moments often felt a bit cringeworthy, and I found myself wishing for a more compelling portrayal of their romance.
(Seriously, why would you dirty talk in English? Why?!)
I also wished the relationships between Ramil and Paytai, as well as Calvin and Jay, had been more developed. While there was a focus on the problematic nature of their relationships, there was no exploration of how they could be resolved. Their eventual unions felt rushed and shallow, which was disappointing.
Also, the resolution for Ramil's father left me wanting more justice. It felt unjust that the abused son ended up losing everything, while his father, who had significant issues, faced no real consequences.
All in all, I believe this drama had an excellent foundation that could have been developed further. The production value, costumes, and music were fantastic, but there was an opportunity missed in the chemistry and dynamics between the actors, as well as in weaving the plotlines together. And while it wasn't quite what I hoped for, I wouldn’t say it’s a bad drama at all.
If you appreciate stunning visuals, rich costumes, and an enchanting soundtrack – and can overlook some acting shortcomings – there’s definitely enjoyment to be found here!
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