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I'd prefer the third ending as well. I just wrote in another comment that it would hardly be a happy ending, if Khun Yai got to live out the rest of his life with such heartbreak. It's different with the book because you can imagine they're almost the same person. It wouldn't work like that on-screen. They'd need to be different people.

Personally, I hope they change it. The only truly happy ending I can see is the one where this pair of Jom & Yai get to live out their lives together in the 20th century, getting filthy rich off that land near Bangkok. From the perspective of a drama watcher who got invested in Khun Yai's happiness, the ending where he gets to spend the rest of his life without Jom would be bittersweet, to say the least.

Haha! That's my favourite<3 My most paused and replayed scene of 2023

My emotional state after this episode: sober but high on feels:) This heady mix of playfulness, tenderness, sensuality, intimate pillow talks, scorching kisses and heartfelt confessions gets me every time. I'm going to repeat myself, but this is romance done exceptionally well. It's crazy how emotionally invested I got. Can't imagine saying goodbye to this series in two weeks when I have only just found it..

"Actually, you should know best that I'm not a child anymore." *gigglesnort* Yai needs a 'Caution. I'm Hot' sign in this ep;))

Bet when the monk talked about Jom bringing changes to his household, Yai's father didn't think it would mean his wife having enough of his BS, and taking charge. What a classy slap down:) I kinda love all the women in this show!

Look at it from another side. If someone has a deep seated belief that going against societal norms and expectations must without exception result in a miserable life. Then they wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing they let their kids make that mistake. I met people who believed that forcing their kids on a conformist path meant securing their long-term happiness, at the price of a short-term heartbreak. And I haven't time traveled from 1920's.. As for Yai's parents, I think the mother is in self-denial and the father treats his kids instrumentally:/

Thank you! Army career is even a better fit. I can totally see it. Now I'm gonna keep picturing him in a tiny uniform:D

Forgot to add the question was sarcastic. I don't really think he planned that:D

I know. I meant after the wedding. I've assumed the father will push for one quickly. I don't believe Yai is the kind of person who'd go along with his wishes and get engaged but then run away before the wedding. So how did he look so relaxed on that nighttime outing? Planning his future with Jom by his side, when he knew he was about to get engaged to a different person than the one he was kissing? Adding that clusterfuck of Jom learning from others about the engagement… The sequence of events makes it hard to understand his reasoning and puts him in a rather bad light. That's why I'd like some context

Jom, you dumb? What's that crying for? Get Yai and sail for Paris! Paint with Chagall! Get drunk with Hemingway! You only live once! …or do you?🤔 I'd watch that spinoff;)

Such good acting in this episode. I really liked the nighttime visuals, especially that upside down kiss by the lantern. I actually totally get Jom. But wth was Yai thinking? Did he plan for them to live in one house while B. stays in another? Hope he explains that at some point. I'm excited for the showdown next week:)

Lek to Jom: - Are you tired? Are you really tired now? I mean are you certain? Maybe you'd like to rethink your answer:D
That kid terrifies me. I think it's obvious who's the future politician in that household.

Hi:) I also watched it in Spring. I just came back after 6 month hiatus, saw it in my notes and decided to submit as is. From what I remember, there was some old-school humour that was a little off-putting but overall it was absurdly funny;)

What an unexpected gem! 100% pure, organic romance with a background mystery. It's been a long while since I was so captivated by a love story and couldn’t help rewinding instead of skipping forward (I mean, that olive oil scene!!!)

My first thought was that it's Outlander, if Claire ever bothered to think before speaking or acting rashly;) Well, the villain is paper-thin compared to Black Jack but the two lovers are equally magnetic.

For me personally 80% of enjoyment comes from the fact that I can't solve the mystery and don't know whom to believe, so I end up torn by emotions every time new details push my suspicions in this or that direction. This is a very intimate drama between just a few people that revolves around the secrets of one family. I think it could be boring to watch if you already knew what happened.

After 5 episodes I feel like I've been on a nonstop emotional rollercoaster ride with this family... I just have soooooo many conflicting feelings for these people! Even if this later turns into a mess as many comments said here - I still wanted to write that the first 5 eps were terribly good!

Maybe they cut the kissing because it didn't look natural? Could be just me -but these two give off zero couple vibes. Their affectionate moments so far has been a source of amusement to me.
Besides the main couple kissed for like a whole minute:)
I haven't finished Moonlight Chicken but wasn't the kissing in ep1 cut purposefully to suggest lack of intimacy or sth? Did they never kiss till the end of that show?!

Tee : in ep1 the doctor in that shady clinic said that was the name of the guy who saved Ken from being strangled on the bridge. Also left him that note warning him not to return to Thailand because it's dangerous.
Since he acted like a mysterious guardian angel watching over Ken, it's probably also him that
- beat and blew up those guys who made trouble at the restaurant
- attacked Ken in the temple to scare him into leaving Thailand then rode off on a bike.

I'd be very surprised if it turned out it's not either Din or Peter depending if they're the same person. But I guess it could be one of his friends too. Payu supposedly sent someone to keep an eye on Ken and news about Din. He may know more than he lets on.

Kan/Fin: I think it's the young waiter who asked for leave to go home in ep1. I mean we got introduced to only two people working in that restaurant and one is a girl named Nan…
Considering he wasn't working there long and apparently gave Ken a fake name and address - I'm thinking he was the one who tried to strangle Ken on the bridge.
I'm not good at recognising faces so I'm not sure if it's the same actor trying again! to strangle Ken in that hut. But that's my working theory:)

I see I'm in the minority here, cause I find this series totally watchable:)
My take on who's Tee and Kan in spoiler below:

Tee : in ep1 the shady but hot doctor said that was the name of the guy who saved Ken on the bridge and wrote him that note about it being dangerous to come back to Tailand. Same guy attacked and warned Ken in the temple then rode off on a bike I think. I'm assuming it's either Din or Peter depending if they're the same person;)

Kan/Fin: I think it's the young waiter who asked for leave to go home in ep1.

I also think they're tying up loose ends. Or there's some power struggle in the background. Not enough info to tell yet.