A Bold Attempt That Lost Steam
This was one of my most anticipated GMMTV releases. The plot was fresh, the cast intriguing, and the setup had me fully invested. But did it meet expectations? Let’s dive in.
What Worked: Performances & Premise
The cast exceeded expectations, especially considering most of them aren’t seasoned actors. Dew delivered a standout performance as the complex Night, while Pond was a revelation—GMMTV should give him more roles like this. Pahn was impressive too, and her chemistry with Dew worked well. Gun, the veteran, once again proved why he’s among the best, portraying his autistic character with nuance and authenticity.
The first ten episodes built the mystery well, with a steady pace that gave space for characters to grow. It dropped clever hints and kept viewers engaged without dragging.
What Didn’t: Pacing & Payoff
Where it falters is in the final stretch. Episodes 11 and 12, which should’ve been the payoff, felt underwhelming. There was too little mystery-solving and too many repeated or unnecessary sequences. There was a lack of satisfying resolution—what we got was acceptable, but far from the impactful climax one would expect from such a premise. The writing could’ve definitely been tighter and more focused in key episodes. One whole episode focused on a character's situation added nothing significant to the plot or emotional arc.
The production also didn’t match the ambition of the story. Cinematography, color grading, and locations could’ve been far more polished. And while the drama had cliffhangers, it lacked the tension and urgency needed for a gripping mystery. Several scenes felt like filler rather than vital parts of the narrative. And also the timeline accuracy was totally off beat, sometime time jumps too fast, sometime slow to a point you just get confused. A genre where attention to detail is crucial, they could have worked better on it
This drama had all the ingredients—strong performances, a unique concept, and promising buildup. But inconsistent writing and a lack of impactful execution in the later episodes held it back. Worth watching for the cast and early episodes, but temper your expectations for the resolution.
What Worked: Performances & Premise
The cast exceeded expectations, especially considering most of them aren’t seasoned actors. Dew delivered a standout performance as the complex Night, while Pond was a revelation—GMMTV should give him more roles like this. Pahn was impressive too, and her chemistry with Dew worked well. Gun, the veteran, once again proved why he’s among the best, portraying his autistic character with nuance and authenticity.
The first ten episodes built the mystery well, with a steady pace that gave space for characters to grow. It dropped clever hints and kept viewers engaged without dragging.
What Didn’t: Pacing & Payoff
Where it falters is in the final stretch. Episodes 11 and 12, which should’ve been the payoff, felt underwhelming. There was too little mystery-solving and too many repeated or unnecessary sequences. There was a lack of satisfying resolution—what we got was acceptable, but far from the impactful climax one would expect from such a premise. The writing could’ve definitely been tighter and more focused in key episodes. One whole episode focused on a character's situation added nothing significant to the plot or emotional arc.
The production also didn’t match the ambition of the story. Cinematography, color grading, and locations could’ve been far more polished. And while the drama had cliffhangers, it lacked the tension and urgency needed for a gripping mystery. Several scenes felt like filler rather than vital parts of the narrative. And also the timeline accuracy was totally off beat, sometime time jumps too fast, sometime slow to a point you just get confused. A genre where attention to detail is crucial, they could have worked better on it
This drama had all the ingredients—strong performances, a unique concept, and promising buildup. But inconsistent writing and a lack of impactful execution in the later episodes held it back. Worth watching for the cast and early episodes, but temper your expectations for the resolution.
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