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A Disrespectful Mix of Comedy and Real Trauma: Why 'Love You Teacher' Fails
I started watching this drama when it aired in March and managed to make it to episode 8, but then I just had to take a break. I was incredibly reluctant to go back to it, but seeing that there were only two episodes left, I decided to finish it off. After watching the finale two episodes, I actually feel angry toward the writers.
The Story: A Discordant Mess
The premise focuses on Pobmek (played by "Perth" Tanapon Sukumpantanasan) and Solar (played by "Santa" Pongsapak Udompoch), a couple who both work as teachers at the same school. The twist? Pobmek dislikes kids, while Solar loves them. After Solar gets into a severe accident, he is left with brain damage that manifests as psychological regression, causing him to mentally revert to a seven-year-old named Sun. Throughout the series, Solar constantly switches between his adult self and Sun. Pobmek does everything he can to help—covering for him at work, figuring out what triggers Sun, trying to lengthen the time Solar is present, and tackling every other problem they encounter. He gets additional emotional support from Jee, the gym teacher (played by Kay Lertsittichai), and Sodchuen, the school director (played by "Sammy" Samantha Melanie Coates).
On paper, this sounds like a reasonably well-written, dramatic story. Unfortunately, the execution is a disaster.
The drama is tagged as a romance, drama, and comedy, but the comedy completely clashes with the serious plot. As events unfold, the characters realize that there is a deep-seated reason—beyond just the brain damage—for why Solar keeps regressing, and the show sets up a lot of suspense around what is truly causing this manifestation. But then, right alongside these heavy, unfolding mysteries, the episodes force loads of slapstick comedy and over-the-top, high-energy antics onto the viewer.
Apart from the fact that this mix doesn't work and leaves the audience caught in a constant, frustrating push and pull between two competing genres, I have a much bigger bone to pick with the writers. If you are going to tackle heavy trauma—such as a regressive personality triggered by brain damage, parental emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, and suicide—do not mix it with comedy. Frankly, I found it deeply offensive to people who have actually lived through traumas like that.
The Acting: Misplaced Talents
"Sammy" Samantha Melanie Coates carries the highest energy throughout the drama. Her performance as Sodchuen is loud, over-the-top, and constantly in your face. While I understand why she is frequently cast in these types of comic-relief roles, personally, I find this type of character insufferable. She annoyed me throughout the entire series. I have seen her in other dramas where her characters eventually level out and show some nuance, but she is definitely not an actress I look forward to seeing on screen.
Perth and Santa, who I previously saw in the 2025 drama Me and Thee, obviously know how to adapt to their characters. They have genuinely good chemistry together, which makes it even more frustrating because I didn't think these roles were a good fit for them. Their acting is good, and they could definitely carry characters like this, but I just hate the script. They were both so much better in Me and Thee. Whoever thought this horrible script was a good idea should be sacked. They are talented and should have starred in something much better than this.
As for Kay Lertsittichai, I haven't seen much of his work in other dramas, so I can't compare his performance to past roles. However, he left me feeling rather unimpressed.
The Visuals & Final Verdict
Visually, the series relies heavily on a bright, oversaturated color palette, which I assume was chosen to emphasize the comedy elements. It also features a lot of extravagant clothing—especially for Director Sodchuen. I guess it aligns with the director's vision, but it did absolutely nothing for me.
My advice? Save your time, skip this one, and watch something else.
The Story: A Discordant Mess
The premise focuses on Pobmek (played by "Perth" Tanapon Sukumpantanasan) and Solar (played by "Santa" Pongsapak Udompoch), a couple who both work as teachers at the same school. The twist? Pobmek dislikes kids, while Solar loves them. After Solar gets into a severe accident, he is left with brain damage that manifests as psychological regression, causing him to mentally revert to a seven-year-old named Sun. Throughout the series, Solar constantly switches between his adult self and Sun. Pobmek does everything he can to help—covering for him at work, figuring out what triggers Sun, trying to lengthen the time Solar is present, and tackling every other problem they encounter. He gets additional emotional support from Jee, the gym teacher (played by Kay Lertsittichai), and Sodchuen, the school director (played by "Sammy" Samantha Melanie Coates).
On paper, this sounds like a reasonably well-written, dramatic story. Unfortunately, the execution is a disaster.
The drama is tagged as a romance, drama, and comedy, but the comedy completely clashes with the serious plot. As events unfold, the characters realize that there is a deep-seated reason—beyond just the brain damage—for why Solar keeps regressing, and the show sets up a lot of suspense around what is truly causing this manifestation. But then, right alongside these heavy, unfolding mysteries, the episodes force loads of slapstick comedy and over-the-top, high-energy antics onto the viewer.
Apart from the fact that this mix doesn't work and leaves the audience caught in a constant, frustrating push and pull between two competing genres, I have a much bigger bone to pick with the writers. If you are going to tackle heavy trauma—such as a regressive personality triggered by brain damage, parental emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, and suicide—do not mix it with comedy. Frankly, I found it deeply offensive to people who have actually lived through traumas like that.
The Acting: Misplaced Talents
"Sammy" Samantha Melanie Coates carries the highest energy throughout the drama. Her performance as Sodchuen is loud, over-the-top, and constantly in your face. While I understand why she is frequently cast in these types of comic-relief roles, personally, I find this type of character insufferable. She annoyed me throughout the entire series. I have seen her in other dramas where her characters eventually level out and show some nuance, but she is definitely not an actress I look forward to seeing on screen.
Perth and Santa, who I previously saw in the 2025 drama Me and Thee, obviously know how to adapt to their characters. They have genuinely good chemistry together, which makes it even more frustrating because I didn't think these roles were a good fit for them. Their acting is good, and they could definitely carry characters like this, but I just hate the script. They were both so much better in Me and Thee. Whoever thought this horrible script was a good idea should be sacked. They are talented and should have starred in something much better than this.
As for Kay Lertsittichai, I haven't seen much of his work in other dramas, so I can't compare his performance to past roles. However, he left me feeling rather unimpressed.
The Visuals & Final Verdict
Visually, the series relies heavily on a bright, oversaturated color palette, which I assume was chosen to emphasize the comedy elements. It also features a lot of extravagant clothing—especially for Director Sodchuen. I guess it aligns with the director's vision, but it did absolutely nothing for me.
My advice? Save your time, skip this one, and watch something else.
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