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Unexpected Favorite
That Summer left a strong impression on me. As a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope, this series really met my expectations. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do, especially since I wasn’t originally a fan of WinnySatang. But through this series, they proved that they also deserve recognition. I ended up loving their chemistry and the tension between them — they definitely grew on me. The series gave me joy, a touch of angst, and plenty of scenes that made me laugh.
When it comes to the characters, Lava is carefree but has an intimidating aura that sometimes gets him into trouble. Meanwhile, Wave/Davin is truly like a prince — refined, classy, and elegant in his actions — though he can have a sharp tongue whenever he argues with Lava. Both characters are well-written and wonderfully portrayed.
At first, I thought Lava’s uncle, Pheng, would be a difficult character to like, but I later realized he’s simply mature and disciplined. I wasn’t a fan of him lying to his ex-boyfriend and hiding their relationship, but he probably has his own reasons, so I somewhat understand him. Episode 9’s plot twist was predictable and a bit cliché, but I still enjoyed the amnesia storyline — it added excitement to the series. The beach setting is stunning, with its white sand and clear blue water. The OST is amazing, and both the main and supporting actors delivered excellent performances.
One thing I noticed — though it’s not really a dealbreaker — is that the show didn’t clearly explain how Davin’s parents escaped or resolved the issues in their kingdom. And also, what happened to Victor after he was caught?
Overall, I enjoyed this series a lot. Even though the amnesia trope isn’t new, they executed it really well. I highly recommend this if you’re a sucker for enemies-to-lovers stories.
When it comes to the characters, Lava is carefree but has an intimidating aura that sometimes gets him into trouble. Meanwhile, Wave/Davin is truly like a prince — refined, classy, and elegant in his actions — though he can have a sharp tongue whenever he argues with Lava. Both characters are well-written and wonderfully portrayed.
At first, I thought Lava’s uncle, Pheng, would be a difficult character to like, but I later realized he’s simply mature and disciplined. I wasn’t a fan of him lying to his ex-boyfriend and hiding their relationship, but he probably has his own reasons, so I somewhat understand him. Episode 9’s plot twist was predictable and a bit cliché, but I still enjoyed the amnesia storyline — it added excitement to the series. The beach setting is stunning, with its white sand and clear blue water. The OST is amazing, and both the main and supporting actors delivered excellent performances.
One thing I noticed — though it’s not really a dealbreaker — is that the show didn’t clearly explain how Davin’s parents escaped or resolved the issues in their kingdom. And also, what happened to Victor after he was caught?
Overall, I enjoyed this series a lot. Even though the amnesia trope isn’t new, they executed it really well. I highly recommend this if you’re a sucker for enemies-to-lovers stories.
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