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This was definitely a strong contender for my “best of the year” list because it was genuinely engaging. I really enjoyed the series, especially since I love fantasy stories that blend intense romance with supernatural elements. It carried such an epic vibe, weaving in cultural influences from Hinduism and Buddhism, which made it stand out from the usual everyday romance plots. From the very first episode, it set a mysterious and intense tone, with stunning natural scenery, vibrant cinematography, well crafted visual effects that brought the curses and powers to life, and beautiful costumes inspired by the mythical past of the lost city of Tambralinga.
It wasn’t perfect, but it kept me hooked, at least until the last two episodes, when things really fell apart. I kind of expected Siwat wouldn’t survive, but the ending felt rushed, incoherent, and inconclusive, hinting at a possible second season that we’ll probably never get. Overall, the acting was decent, though the cast struggled to fully convey emotions in the most dramatic scenes. Au and Ongsa are adorable together, and the OST is absolutely breathtaking.
In the end, the show couldn’t live up to its own ambitions, which is a shame because it had the potential to be truly epic.
It wasn’t perfect, but it kept me hooked, at least until the last two episodes, when things really fell apart. I kind of expected Siwat wouldn’t survive, but the ending felt rushed, incoherent, and inconclusive, hinting at a possible second season that we’ll probably never get. Overall, the acting was decent, though the cast struggled to fully convey emotions in the most dramatic scenes. Au and Ongsa are adorable together, and the OST is absolutely breathtaking.
In the end, the show couldn’t live up to its own ambitions, which is a shame because it had the potential to be truly epic.
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