Elisheva

Did all the reviewers panning this for depictions of bad behaviour fail to realise how many of them were called out, whether in the dialogue, reactions, context or consequences? Sometimes the call outs were gentle, like Chon's maa telling him something he did was wrong, sometimes they were bold, like Chon's maa in the last episode. Sometimes through consequences.

If you didn't see them, go back and look for them. Keep your eyes open to the variety of ways they're called out, explicitly or implicitly.

The series is a clear critique of toxic masculinity in several forms, including misogyny, objectification, peer pressure, outdated attitudes and of course homophobia. It's full of good messages and positive examples too.

This deserves to be watched with more attention than most here seem to have given it, including those who see it only as light-hearted fluff. It's laugh out loud funny, with the warm, open-hearted generosity of Thailand's best comedy, while also delivering important messages.

There's something else going on underneath, but it's left to viewers to put two and two together. Think about what we find out late regarding a key event in Tonhon's childhood. And then take that back in to something about him which is played for laughs and explained away as his being gullible.... It wasn't an over-used trope and sloppy characterisation, those two pieces fit together perfectly. And when they click into place, wow.

I've seen enough from the director to stand by these readings. He's very concerned with issues around sexism and parenting (another of his themes and the connection in a comment so it can go under a spoiler tag).

And he clearly respects viewers' intelligence too. Bring yours to the screen for this one.