Good story, but the romance timing was just off
I had high hopes for this drama/series because I have seen Pit Babe and Pit Babe Season 2, both of which I really liked. In Goddess Bless You From Death, Pavel (as Singha) plays a detective who has to solve a case involving ritual killings. This role suits him perfectly, and he plays it convincingly. Pooh (as Thup) plays an orphan who can see ghosts. This role also suits him well, and he delivers a convincing performance.
The story starts off with seven bodies hanging from a tree in an abandoned mall, and from there on, it remains engaging and interesting. The visuals, makeup, props, and cinematography really make the scenes shine. I didn't find it particularly scary, but I have watched a lot of thrillers. It did, however, have plenty of suspense and twists that weren't too predictable.
However, while I really liked the connection and chemistry between Pavel and Pooh in their previous work, it just isn't as strong in this drama. That largely has to do with how the romance is integrated into the plot. It feels as if the writers didn't quite know where to fit the romance into the series and just ended up dropping it in randomly. That was such a missed opportunity; the dangerous situations and high-pressure circumstances provided the perfect setup for heightened physical attraction or intense romance. I could have seen this getting pretty passionate, but apparently, the writers or directors didn't see it that way. The potential was definitely there, especially since this isn't the couple's first drama together, so things could have been even more intense than before—but unfortunately, it felt dialed back.
Apart from that, it is a good show, and I think others will definitely enjoy watching it.
The story starts off with seven bodies hanging from a tree in an abandoned mall, and from there on, it remains engaging and interesting. The visuals, makeup, props, and cinematography really make the scenes shine. I didn't find it particularly scary, but I have watched a lot of thrillers. It did, however, have plenty of suspense and twists that weren't too predictable.
However, while I really liked the connection and chemistry between Pavel and Pooh in their previous work, it just isn't as strong in this drama. That largely has to do with how the romance is integrated into the plot. It feels as if the writers didn't quite know where to fit the romance into the series and just ended up dropping it in randomly. That was such a missed opportunity; the dangerous situations and high-pressure circumstances provided the perfect setup for heightened physical attraction or intense romance. I could have seen this getting pretty passionate, but apparently, the writers or directors didn't see it that way. The potential was definitely there, especially since this isn't the couple's first drama together, so things could have been even more intense than before—but unfortunately, it felt dialed back.
Apart from that, it is a good show, and I think others will definitely enjoy watching it.
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