I wasn't expecting to fall in love with this show
It's been a while since I've been that much hooked on a TV show.
I almost didn't start it because of its horror aspects but I decided to give it a try anyway since I liked Keng in Paradise of Thorns.
It starts slow but the story is building at a constant pace that makes you more and more interested.
As weeks went on, I found myself waiting for the next episode more and more.
The love story is not the center of the show, it really is the story of Khemjira.
We follow Khemjira's journey, his hardships, friendships and we see him grow up despite all he's facing. Khem is a character you fall easily in love with. He's funny, gentle, thoughtful and a good friend.
We meet Master who is the shaman of a village in eastern Thailand. He seems stern at first but we quickly guess this side of him is a facade.
Jet and Charn are the perfect sidekicks and their story is cute too.
Even if the love story is not central, the romance is so good. It's subtle, not the "in your face" kind of way. It's the stolen glances, the emotions between the characters, the obstacles on their way. Damn, it's good !!
The show is well written and that's what makes it such a good one. I think good writing is what lacks in so much BLs and that's a shame. This series shows us how good writing affects the viewer's experience. Here the writing is perfect. I guess the book it's based on must be really good.
What I loved in this show is the beauty of it. The colors, the countryside, the beautiful traditional houses, the villagers... It makes you want to see Thailand's beauty with your own eyes. This show is filmed like an ode to Thailand's traditions and people. It makes the viewer fall in love with it.
The acting is also very good. All the characters are convincing. You can tell the actors became their character. Not a cringy moment. The actors convayed genuine émotions without being over dramatic. The director did a really good job.
Finally, the OSTs are top tier. I'm not an OST listener. I usually either don't like it or I'm rather neutral about it. But I've got the soundtrack on repeat these days. The songs are amazing and they compliment the story. Wether it's the one sung or the melody only, they are amazing. They make you immersed in the story which is what every OST should do. I can't wait for all of them to be released!
I can only recommend this show. I've already recommended it to everyone around me in hope they fall in love with it too.
Get in, this is such a good ride. You won't regret it.
This is my first review ever, hope you liked reading it !
I almost didn't start it because of its horror aspects but I decided to give it a try anyway since I liked Keng in Paradise of Thorns.
It starts slow but the story is building at a constant pace that makes you more and more interested.
As weeks went on, I found myself waiting for the next episode more and more.
The love story is not the center of the show, it really is the story of Khemjira.
We follow Khemjira's journey, his hardships, friendships and we see him grow up despite all he's facing. Khem is a character you fall easily in love with. He's funny, gentle, thoughtful and a good friend.
We meet Master who is the shaman of a village in eastern Thailand. He seems stern at first but we quickly guess this side of him is a facade.
Jet and Charn are the perfect sidekicks and their story is cute too.
Even if the love story is not central, the romance is so good. It's subtle, not the "in your face" kind of way. It's the stolen glances, the emotions between the characters, the obstacles on their way. Damn, it's good !!
The show is well written and that's what makes it such a good one. I think good writing is what lacks in so much BLs and that's a shame. This series shows us how good writing affects the viewer's experience. Here the writing is perfect. I guess the book it's based on must be really good.
What I loved in this show is the beauty of it. The colors, the countryside, the beautiful traditional houses, the villagers... It makes you want to see Thailand's beauty with your own eyes. This show is filmed like an ode to Thailand's traditions and people. It makes the viewer fall in love with it.
The acting is also very good. All the characters are convincing. You can tell the actors became their character. Not a cringy moment. The actors convayed genuine émotions without being over dramatic. The director did a really good job.
Finally, the OSTs are top tier. I'm not an OST listener. I usually either don't like it or I'm rather neutral about it. But I've got the soundtrack on repeat these days. The songs are amazing and they compliment the story. Wether it's the one sung or the melody only, they are amazing. They make you immersed in the story which is what every OST should do. I can't wait for all of them to be released!
I can only recommend this show. I've already recommended it to everyone around me in hope they fall in love with it too.
Get in, this is such a good ride. You won't regret it.
This is my first review ever, hope you liked reading it !
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