J-atty

Food, friendship and faith in oneself.

Even in a show that was ridiculously funny, they still managed to make me sentimental. The expectation that Ji Hoon would shine more than anyone else with his exceptional acting, here I would admit Hong-nae brought the feels more than anyone else. I couldn't help but feel drawn to his performances throughout.

Using cooking as an avenue to bring comraderie and belief in oneself was a nice premise. Light enought to be funny and heavy enough to include criminals with the right amount of gravity. I liked Ye-rin's determined level headed approach when she stood up as the lone female officer. Giving support to all.

I will miss this series. I half expected slap stick humour but they all did great with the script and physical delivery. I am happy that Ji-hoon took a chance on this but at any moment I was expecting him to cry. His very expressive eyes. All the prominent actors did well delivering a very believable rivalry. Coming off of the Bloodhounds series, Sang Yi continued his success onscreen. A worthy addition and I was grateful that his cameo was extended to a full main role.

Really worth the 8 rating.

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As long as.....

As long as I live I will try to forget that 12 hours was wasted on P'Fah and Teerak. If I have to hear one more P'Fah ..... save us please. Grown past teenage years but still acts childish. One word - infantilism. What is this Thai obession of encouraging behaviours unbecoming an adult? A person can be coddled and spoiled without exhibiting such behavior.

Their story has been told many times before and with the expected result. Let's be real, it's BL and they are the mls, it's expected and I will admit wanted. A nice romance about one sided love hidden under the guise of protection, eventually blossoming and culminating into true love. Real and Hai coming to terms of what their friendship means to each other. Lee finding his place and his special one. What's not to love, right?

Here goes:
Teerak's childish mannerisms
Muenfah's old age mannerisms
Muenfah's 2 wooden and stoic expressions.
Teerak calling Muenfah's name every single sentence when speaking to him. Hey Teerak, he has tasted the goodies, no need to remind him what his name is. I'm sure he isn't lost or suffering amnesia.
Oh acting like a clown for Teerak.
Oh, hungry for love, latching onto another person because they showed interest.
Mike in the role of Oh. How desperate are you to take a role better suited to someone age appropriate?
Production placing Mike in that role. Poor choice.
Hai teasing Real for 5 solid episodes and when the tables are turned, miraculously doesn't know his feelings.
Teerak not being adult enough to tell his father the truth but has him guessing like there is a prize to win.
The blatant disrespect, but expecting a different response.
Teerak's father acting like a rectum, when grandpa and everyone else was on board. Didn't grandpa raise you? Didn't you watch a bl and liked it? So what's the deal?
Teerak's mother and sister cowering when the father was enraged. Like what is he going to do? Worst case, there is a couch for him to sleep on...
Teerak's father kept insisting that he wants to see him happy? Hello, did you watch your son? He's happy. He's got a very rich boyfriend involved in two prospering business who wants to make his every wish come true. Yes, he is happy. Infact, ecstatic.

What is there to love:
Teerak's grandpa recognizing the game from the get go and spoke respectfully to Muenfah about his expectations.
Teerak's determination not to leave Muenfah.
Teerak's sister's devotion to being the best sister to him.
Teerak's character growth.
Teerak's and Muenfah's support from their friends.
Lee's loyalty to both Teerak and his brother.
Lee's dating skills. My man turned a comment about the moon into a whole relationship.
Lee's target recognizing his game and matched his skills.
Muenfah's parents treating their young adult children appropriately.
Muenfah waiting until Teerak was ready to sleep with him.
Muenfah's and Teerak's intimate moments were tastefully done.

Writers and producers at large, please stop putting out shows where childish behaviors are encouraged and rewarded. What are the life lessons that they were trying to impart that hasn't been told already. Only one: Do not tease your best friend, he will want to fu*k you at some point. Real is a good one. This series did have some warm endearing moments, especially between Fah and Rak, but not enough to warrant a rewatch. Time to move on.

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It's Worth It

If you get to see this, I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised. It was light and funny. The premise was unique in that the consciousness of Heechan interchanged every 12 hours. Taekin's body day and Heechan's by night. Taekin's need of him was to help save him from a narcissistic abuser. Along the way, Heechan fell in love with his old class mate, Min-jae. Previously a loner, it took but a minute for him to recognize what he felt and accept. Min-jae never forgot him.

Their interactions and conversations felt right for them. There is an easy flow between them and it comes across well here. The heavy bits in between didn't feel overly contrived and blended well enough to keep the story moving. The unwanted ex and psycho were inserted and extricated with ease, tho a bit clumsily.

Now to the not so good. 1.5 minute episodes no matter the story will not give seamless fluidity. Yes, the choppiness is there. With a regular series, a break would indicate a necessary switch in mood or tone. Here, with every break, it's a given you don't know what's coming next which at times dimmed the enjoyment. A big plot hole: If Taekin was unconcious after the accident, why would he be in Heechan's home and not the hospital? Why would Heechan have Taekin's old phone? Why wasn't his parents looking for him? It's never explained. These things just are. Yet, I will still recommend it. After Match Play, I would put this second. It was nice.

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The White Ending

There were many aspects that made this enjoyable. A childhood romance defying the boundaries of class and money surviving to the end. It lived up to the melodramatic formula without missing a beat. The over dramatization, the unbelievable kow-towing , the histrionics and the happy ending at all cost.

Phob and Thin undying love was beautiful and excessive. Reaching past the doomed lovers phase, it stretched beyond and landed in impossible. They found the rings next to Phob's body, held vigils for his death, mourned him dearly and then he shows up in the last five minutes with a flimsy story. Villagers found him and nursed him back to health. After a gun shot and a nearby bomb blast rendered him immovable and unconscious, he returns. So during his lengthy recovery, did he not feel to send word to Tin and his mother? Why would he have to hide since his side won? The ending still would have been lovely had he returned earlier, then both of them getting invitations and them declaring never to part. Also, while they both cried beautifully, it was a tad overdone. Still Inn and Ongsa were perfect for the part. I cannot fault their acting just the direction.

Grandma's character was the most stable. Outrage when she felt slighted by Phob for her kindness and feeling betrayed. Flexible at the end of her life to see what’s important and not too proud or blinded by wealth to not adapt to the changes. I was sad to see her go but her demise was well played and in the company of the one who deserved her love. I especially liked when she asked Phob for Vasin and Chat's safety as Vasin was still her son. That was the most honest scene throughout.

Now we get to the three stooges: Vasin, Chat and Nual.

Vasin being born into wealth and power and seeing it lost in his generation was understandably outraged and threatened. Still what was not forgivable was him thinking that because of it he was better than anyone else. Other royals adapted, he led his son to their end with his closed mind. He was a terrible father from beginning to end and in every way possible. The jail scene with Chat was obscene as it was filled with lies. Had he truly loved his son, he would not have waited so long to show it. Chat did not make it easy. He was hard to love.

Chat was an elitist idiot and an overdramatic one at that. Being compared to his perfect brother was the excuse. What is the excuse for him being despicable to Phob because he was poor? Never taking accountability for his actions to the end. Vasin saw him for what he was - stupid. As I said, their apologies in the cell felt hollow. Laying his head on his father’s lap was overacted and humorous. At least to me. He was the comic relief with his cluelessness to the obvious. I usually love Pond but for his last three portrayals, I'm a bit disappointed. Again, it may be what the director wanted.

Nual. She infuriated more that Chat. How can someone live their lives with their backs bent and on their knees to the detriment of their own child. Her mindset was and stayed the same. She was born to be a servant, grateful for the little and angered that her son wanted a better life for everyone. Providing a service is one thing, thinking that being in servitude for life is a blessing, is another. Her crying at the end brought no joy. I did not fault her for thinking that her son would destroy Thin but when she knew better, she still didn't do better.

Jan and Siri showed opposites end of the system and I liked how respectful it was done.

The depiction of the 'changes' was done with enough realism to show that only money was the divide. Power held was abused by whomever wielded it.

I enjoyed the 10 ep more than the last because of how it was tied up for the surprise effect of Phob's return.

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Good but...

While I liked the simplicity of the story, mainly it was trying to show purity and innocence while coming to terms with their feelings, it was too light and at times naïve. I did like the actors chosen for each role. This didn't have the impact it should when it’s compared with shows like The On1y One.

The dubbing was part of the detraction. Everyone sounded breathless while trying to speak through a handkerchief. The final event felt a bit overdone. Why would officers ask for a full confession before he reached the station? Already arrested, move on. Why would Ye stay with bloody hands until Ke awakens hours after? Why wouldn't his sister bring a change of clothes and have him clean up? Wouldn't it be more traumatic for Ke? Why would Ke's mother bring a photo album to see her son who was just stabbed?

Han and Ming made this more enjoyable as they were more honest about their situationship.

I've said it before, you never know what you're getting out of China, no matter where it's filmed. It works for the period it was captured in but could have been better. This wasn't a bad watch as there were some good moments. Their first kiss was nicely done. Honestly, the last ep threw it off a bit with too many flashbacks. I would have loved to see Ke's mother’s feelings on their relationship.

Overall, watchable.

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Where to start.....

Please save yourself while you can. Seriously. I mean it. My Stubborn knew not to take itself seriously and we laughed along with it. When a series feels like it's a serious take and we get Playboyy and this, there is nothing to laugh with or at. The peach references to Elio and Oliver were not lost to the audience but the narratives were a bit overdone.

When a plot revolves around sex, it's already on thin ice. Then add poor acting, cringy acting, stiff acting, non acting....well you get where I'm going. Po's expressions that were meant to be shy and virginal came across as creepy. The 2nd cp took it to another level. Weird. There was no chemistry whatsoever. Sasom was the only character that was a smidgen better.

By ep 8 Po had to choose between having an unrealized fetish of being with a porn star and being with someone who truly loved him? I struggle to understand how this was an issue for someone who wasn't a drug addict or desperate for cash. If he needed closure, why couldn't he ask Sasom to wear the mask to bed? At least he knew to get therapy at the end.

Now to the forgotten threat. His father. The man had 9 ep to get to him but only showed up in ep 9. Did he forget he was dying or did the director? The fight scene? That was one of the most ridiculous things on film. Keep in mind we have Sorn's beard and the overstuffed briefs from Playboyy as worthy contenders. Sasom breaks down the thinnest door ever, rushes to save Po, fights off the henchmen, pauses to have a chat with Po while everyone stops to listen like a soap opera and then continues to fight, all of them, alone, with no assistance and defeats all of them. Including Po's father. Who makes a stupid comment on exit. Who wrote this mess should be banned from using any form of writing apparatus.

The repetitive vapid conversations made it even more torturous. The scenes went nowhere sometimes which detracted from the experience.

The final ep was cute-ish. I liked Sasom and Po together even with this script. They appeared comfortable with each most times. Sasom's alter ego was more captivating.

This was something. What is it exactly is the issue.

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Pain

When you measure your week starting on a Thursday, you know you're hooked. When you spend the entire episode listening to every syllable dropping from his lips, you know who is the star. When you immediately want to do a complete re-watch to see if you missed a beat, you know it deserves the praise it received.

Chaeha, the clueless assistant and Ju, the bitter prosecutor, gave a rewarding story. Each week little variables were revealed to bring to light the mystery of their shared past. Ju's initial disdain replaced with protective love. The gradual change believable by the end. Chaeha remaining innocently clueless, with no survival instincts whatsoever, struggles to stay one step ahead of the mole.

I'm going to pretend that Chaeha in the final episode got Song to pause while killing him to give him his life story as it was part of a plan. I'm going to pretend love conquers all as the man that he slept with, who kept everything hidden, is easily accepted back into his arms after crying brokenly one night and two days of fever after. I'm going to pretend that after receiving the call at the last minute to visit the office late at night, he thought his miniature frame was invincible and he simply forgot to call Ju. Yup, I'm good at pretending.

Moving on, Chaeha and Ju's first nc captured the raw anger, bitterness and hunger he felt for him. Still in that moment, the cruelty was accepted as Chaeha was already deep into him.

Plot was good not great. It did keep a momentum that delivered but aforementioned issues were it's weaknesses. Song never looked trustworthy so easily outed as the son. As much as you love someone, there would be residual bitterness from their initial meeting and the duplicity before he accepts him back. Three days and Chaeha was back by his side. Tak used as an obvious eye rolling ploy to make it happen. Chaeha body always seemed to get in the way of a knife, and yet, with the body structure that clearly missed meals, always seems to survive with a smile. Ju is not harmed.

What Ju is, is the star. His role, facial nuances and sarcasm kept the series going. His emotional breakdowns, razor tongue and critical mind secured the series rating. Actor Yoon Sik, delivered. This is not to say Si Woo didn't do well, but dimmed next to him.

The ending? Hmmmm. That’s another no for me. Was it to signify that all the darkness was over and they were over the brutality in bed and it was all sunshine and happiness. Let alone Ju watching the news on his phone. No.

Suggestion: How about Ju is sitting in a bar waiting, the news comes on, he glances at it and looks back in time to see Chaeha enter. He goes to meet him and they exit onto the street while continuing to banter in their usual way. He throws in - lets have a date and Chaeha gives his usual stunned, but this time, flippant answer. Making the prosecutor work for it. They continue chatting as they proceed to the next crime scene. It's called continuity. Some directors should try it instead of that blindingly obvious too sweet ending. That's not the type of couple they are.

Probably, I needed more action scenes for it to really sizzle for me but overall it was a good watch.

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Better Than Expected

This was an ambitious project and it worked for the most part. Relative newbies given the task to portray layered characters. Jun Su shows his experience when tackling the difficult heavier parts. Ja Woon a bit stiffer and restricted needs more practice to be more engaging. Together they did well. The story was a good concept.

Sae Byeok's adoration for Ha Neul was always felt. He had a single minded devotion that kept everyone out except the enemies. His care and protection to keep him safe fell short at the important times. The excruciating pain he felt in the fallout and ensuing aftermath was palpable. The reconciliation as it should be.

Their bodies felt natural together. They do have chemistry. The lack of acting skills were glossed over when they looked at each other. Their nc scenes were tastefully done. Intimate without being exploitative.

The pacing of the script was good as well though the unbelievable did occur. How does a convicted felon continue to send death threats from inside without authorities intercepting? A convicted deranged fan convinces her brother to join a deranged plan for no explicable reason other than them being siblings. How does someone get access to a stars hospital room without opposition.

The honesty of Ha Neul's mother in protecting her son above Sae Byeok's was touching. I usually hate when characters sell out to progress a script. She allowed her son to process at his own pace.

There were cut corners. Some worked and some glaringly didn't. The vocal delivery wanting most times. The light scenes more rewarding than the heavy. The radio announcer relaying that Never Forget Your Enemy would be Sae Byeok's last project was funny. For reality's sake, I hope not.

For what it became, I would recommend for someone looking for light viewing. The newbies did good.

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Along The Way, They Did.

I liked the story arc of both Hiro and Natsuo. Two very different people growing from teenage insecurities into realistic acceptance of each other, flaws and all. This is not to say that it was smooth sailing upon reconnection. Memories still shaped Hiro's view of how he has to be for the world to accept him and he himself. Bullied in his school years, he worked on presenting a more accomplished and polished person no one would dare take advantage of. Natsuo, on the other hand, held on to fond memories of the school version of Hiro, who helped him successfully finish school and listened to him. Unknowingly, with the changes Hiro made, he didnt recognize him and began pursuing him again. Ironically, it's Natsuo who grew emotinally and gave advice from a place of honesty while Hiro's childish plan for revenge felt hollow. His holding on to a grudge 5+ years after their last meeting gave insight to his lack of growth. Ultimately, through a final confrontation of sorts, Hiro is able to speak truly what he feels now. In this time of their lives.

It took awhile to adapt to Natsuo's unexpected outburts of emotions, specifically enjoyment. It can be a turnoff but was true to his character. As the series progressed, he felt more comfortable with Hiro and this diminished greatly. Hiro, looking down on him initially, turned out to be his defender when opportunists tried to take advantage of him. Here we see where the changes in him has taken root and he had begun to need his companionship.

The actors portrayed the awkward, clumsy, opposing attitudes of both well enough to believe the story. I appreciated Natsuo's boss for helping him see the changes he hadn't seen in himself. The unexpected romantic moments at the end were heartwarming. Natsuo and Hiro, as lovers, can speak freely of what is or is not pleasurable for them and is able to enjoy it completely.

I have not read the manga and will not. The reason being that I always try to see a piece of work for what it is and not through the lense of another. Here, I wasn't disappointed.

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Good Dentist, Bad Result

The cast reads Mark, Ohm, Jimmy, Poon, View, and Khao. All skilled actors. What went wrong. Jimmy, Poon, View, and Khao filled their roles well. There was nothing to fault in their performances. Believable, not over the top and none onscreen more than they needed to be. Jimmy felt 100% comfortable in this role and was a joy to see. Poon has perfected the art of being sincere and clueless while being very cute. I can never get enough of him. So nothing to fault here.

Mark and Ohm. Sigh. They're great, but sadly, in most of this script, they're not great together. Mark proved the quality of an actor he can be with his versatility from Only Friends to High School Frenemy. Tho here it felt like he knew the lines, but the delivery was dead. He didn't connect well with the character he played. Ohm also did well with his roles in Last Twilight and Kidnap. Here, not so much. Personally, bar one time in the entire series, I felt nothing for him. They're chaotic and funny outside of the roles in real life. The connection is there, so they fit well as a couple. In the series, it comes across as two comedians trying to outdo the other's act. Then that leaves the script.

The idiotic, nonsensical script.
After a night where neither remembers what happened, they wake up in bed. There's no real shock factor. After deducing something may have happened, they're ready to jump right back in. Really. I have mixed feelings on his reason for becoming a dentist. His brother dies and he assumes the same dream, to make his mother happy. Questionable. Sant's mother abandons him. Yes, there is no other word for this. She leaves him by the dentist and disappears for years. Yes, she fell on hard times and took a while to recover. Once on her feet, what was the reason for no reconciliation with him? Pride? She watched him grow on the TV. Seriously! Where was his happy time? She comes back, and he is supposed to forgive. True to Thai logic, he forgives the years of trauma because his grandmother wishes for this before she dies. Then, grandma would have had to prepare to die with this unresolved. What unrealistic writing is this? They made her a monster and then tried to make her a saint. Kak proceeds to try to win over Yada, a confirmed girl lover. Who comes out to their family in a stage production? Apparently, here they do. Though the show is about a good dentist, there were times it felt like the 11 episode were more about dental health than a love story.

Don't get the wrong idea. There were times the humor did come through. Sant offers 'seconds' to encourage Jay to return home faster to which Jay promply turns around and promises to 'make it quick, he still has time'.
JimmySea moment felt perfectly in place. Jay and Sant discussing openly everything that was an issue and understanding each other. Thankfully at the end, Jay and Sant finally felt like a real couple. Where ever they were, they would be happy.

I want more of MarkOhm. They're good together and with the right script, they could be magical.

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Really Really Cute

This is really cute. I'm not a fan of 2 min episodes unless I can binge watch, so that is what I did. I was not disappointed.

Do Ha was cute, witty, petulant, direct and a whip smart intellect that he hid under a non chalant facade. Jae Yeon was interesting, elusive, reluctant, intuitive and perfect for him. Do Ha took his time to figure out what he was feeling but when he did, he didn't hold back. He engaged all of his charming wiles and made sure Jae Yeon had no choice but to choose. He chose.

Pros:
Visuals
Whitty conversations
Playful banter between leads and support
Partners who enjoy being together
Partners who match intellectually
A script with a little surprise
Actors that are entertaining
A series that doesn't need a nc scene to carry the romance.
No unnecessary drama

Con
2 min episodes.

It was fun, a delight to view and light enough to be entertaining. Main and support interacted well together. Would enjoy seeing them together again. Rewatch, yes.

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When The Both Stars Align.

I loved it.

What caught my attention from the start was the opening song. Seriously, with a chinese series, it set the tone immediately to expect something different and different is what we got.

For the most part, I enjoyed both stories. Admittedly, the ending was a surprise. Seeing, the switch was more rewarding than the 'main' story. Worlds in reverse. That was more original than the kiss on stage. Then are we to assume that Mr Qin was in the script too.... as I said different. I was happy with the switch, else the change of response of Zhang in the 11 ep would not make sense.

I can't pull apart Ollie's acting. He was interesting to look at and in either script, he delivered on his assignment. I wasn't expecting much so I was not disappointed. I wanted more from Shu Yuan. His doe eyes weren't doing what he thought it was. Yes, he could cry but other than that, it felt stagnant and stifled outside of being sad or scared.

The chaotic atmosphere, support cast, Qin and the director, 'Honey', were a nice rounded cast. I will reiterate, do not go in with high hopes and you will thoroughly enjoy it. The wardrobe: Hit and miss....more miss than hit. Ollie being that slim and tall proved to be a challenge but there was no excuse for Shu Yuan . Mr Qin, the dramatic diva was appropriately attired.

The drawbacks were limited expressions, usual tropes, the terrible kisses and circular story lines but given a pass as it was entertaining enough to show up every week to see what's next. I'm always reminded it's China.

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The Prince and The Lying Princess

What started as a very engaging series derailed itself with a fairytale ending. The good parts were the roles of Nara and Junichi. They actually captured my attention every moment they were on screen. The pacing was nice except for just a little too many flashbacks.

What messed up the storyline:
Makiko manipulating everyone at any given time.
Naoto willingly going to jail to protect someone who doesn't and never will love him.
Junichi using the nurse as a place holder for the one he wanted. At the end, she says she loves him. He is even forced to admit that he loves Makiko. She deserved more respect than that.
Makiko wanted to sleep with her ex-husband then changes her mind when Junichi shows up.
Makiko lying to her ex-husband the entire time without telling him the entire truth. Here I wonder if all fingers pointed at him, would she have allowed him to go to jail for her wrong doing.
Junichi basically inserting himself in Keisuke's life since childhood.
While I understand Makiko's pain, she was rewarded for everything at everyone's expense.
The most unrealistic end to a series about reality.
The last 15 minutes left a sour taste.

So no on a rewatch for me.

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Unrealistic reality

Mishima is in his last 2 years of highschool. Bullied by those who perceive him to be gay due to his long hair and soft appreance, he endures the scrutiny of all and sexual abuse at the hands of a closeted teacher. He internalizes everything and barely responds to his external environment. At night, he sneaks out his mother's lipstick and on occassion dresses as feminine as he can, while living in a small country village. In one scene he is mistaken for a girl as he's dressed in shorts, tshirt and walks a liitle gently. He doesn't pretend to be what he's not but he doesn't admit it as well.

Awakening to himself, he befriends two previous bullies, Kirino and Yumeno. Kirino, an ally, also aware of his own nature, bonds with him. Together, they navigate the complexities of desires, dreams, the need to feel included and protected. Yumeno, crushing secretly on Mishima, has a fierce sense of wrong and right, and struggles to come to terms with his feelings for him. Mishima welcomes the attention from Yumeno.

Mishima was seen hugging both at different times for completely different reasons. After the physical attack, Yumeno comforts him publicly. Unashamed. Kirino, in turn, understanding his pain, comforts him after being rejected. This is how the rumors start and story veers to similar coming of age trope. Who will they become? This where my disappointment begins.

The subtitles are a little shaky from different sources, so I'll take it with a grain of salt but it has the same outcome no matter the true meaning - Kirino, conflicted on the getaway trip to Tokyo, says to Mishima, "I chose this." Previously, he expresses his desire for men, make up and being gay. He acknowledges the path ahead is difficult but assimilates into being straight for the love of his family. My disappointment stems from the path he chose - to be not himself but the path someone else sees for him. His parents will eventually die and he as it's shown, he will be in a marriage with a child but will he be happy. Even he had concerns of this. He avoids Mishima and their bond is broken. His loss. Yumeno, who sees all, follows Mishima, apologizes for past hurts and asks to keep thinking of Mishima.

The series ends with Mishima asserting himself. He is no longer shy and detached. He is a gay man, in men's clothing and still maintaining a strong relationship with Yumeno. Though the implication is more, as Yumeno kisses his cheek before leaving. As a makeup artist, Mishima's world has grown and he is proud of who he is on his terms.

Araki Towa, who played the role of Mishima, did a wonderful job. There is a vast difference between the teen and the adult. Which I applaud. Sakai Wakana, Mishima's mother, was also wonderful. Her unwavering support ensured that Mishima would succeed and Sakai did this beautifully. I am not a fan of easy choices or choosing to be what you are not. Yumeno's character makes it appear to be a choice. Even in the1990 setting, being gay or not being gay, shouldn't be a choice. I'm reminded of the series More Than Words here. The only choice that should matter is loving yourself, finding your happiness and pride in the human you are. Thank you, Mishima.

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Pure Entertainment

It was ludicrous, hilarious, dramatic, poignant, heartbreaking and endearing but most importantly very entertaining. The thin bare plot broke down after ep 3 and picked back up in the last 5 minutes of ep 9, but it's worth sticking for everything else. The both cp have chemistry in bucket loads. Just a glance, a deep inhale or a gentle touch and the atmosphere was crackling with electricity. I must admit it hurt when Chen Gong (?) died, he also had a presence that filled the screen.

Yes the script was chaotic, childish and unbelievable at times but forgiveable when taken in entirety. China producing in Thailand, what else could be expected. Am I waiting for S2, yes and hopefully with a slightly bigger budget. Will I expect better, no because it will make S1 insignificant. Let this stay in the lane it has chosen: pure entertainment.

The only reason I gave this an 8 because I was never bored, even in the nonsensical moments.

Taken in the vein it was produced in, you will enjoy.

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