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A masterpiece I won't forget
I'm writing this review right after finishing the series. I'm moving slowly, as if sudden movements will somehow shatter the floodgates. This is the second time in my life where I have felt changed by a piece of media. The way romance, kinship, politics, self-discovery and emotion are all weaved into a mere 8 hours of runtime feels somehow magical. Although I'm not sure how to feel about a certain plot point towards the end, my doubts melt away in the face of the larger story. Being able to create anticipation and suspense without having to use cheap plot twists or forcing action upon characters is really, really difficult, and I feel this drama is a great example of how we can write characters consistently, without sacrificing that fear of what might happen next. Every event felt necessary. That's why I feel satisfied with the ending, despite the grief.I am so impressed by the production and story that BoC have created that I hesitate to recommend it. If you're intrigued by the premise of the series, just watch it. Just make sure to clear your calendar, because it's a uniquely intense ride. I need to sit down and think about my life for a while.
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Conflictingly great
This drama somehow tore my entire heart out and changed the course of my life. I went into it feeling uncomfortable, but kept watching out of curiosity. I kept it a guilty pleasure until I saw the ending. Then, I realised this series is probably the most meaningful to me out of every Thai drama I've watched. I ended up rooting for everyone, despite my grievances. KinnPorsche made me believe they are all human, despite their doings.The pacing of this drama is nearly too fast, which caught me very off guard. I'm used to dramas being on the cusp of boring just to fill a certain number of episodes, but KinnPorsche does the opposite. You can't really look away whilst watching. Even during softer scenes, there's a tension that won't break. It kept me engaged.
The aesthetics were perfect for this setting in my opinion. I'm easily turned off by bleak or unfitting visuals, so this was a huge plus in my book. The actors did a really great job portraying the characters. Props to them!
My biggest problem with this drama: KinnPorsche has an abundance of SA, which makes me unable to give it five entire stars. Some explicit scenes felt drawn out and without reason. It's something that turned me off a lot, especially in the first half of watching this. I strongly recommend not watching KP if this is in any way triggering to you.
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