Disappointing, with scattered glimpses of what could have been a much stronger show
Affair had a lot of potential. The idea of two childhood friends—Pleng and Wan—reuniting after years apart, both carrying emotional baggage, sounds like the perfect setup for a deep, layered GL drama. But sadly, the actual show doesn’t quite deliver on that promise.
Right from the start, it goes for a slow-burn vibe, but the pacing is one of its biggest issues. Scenes that should hit hard just drag on, and the emotional tension often falls flat. The show tackles heavy themes like trauma, class differences, and obsessive love, but it doesn’t explore them with the care or depth they really need.
The leads, Sonya and Lookmhee, are honestly the highlight here. They have decent chemistry, and it’s clear they’re doing their best with what they’re given. Pleng, the former rich girl turned musician, and Wan, the emotionally closed-off doctor, could’ve been great characters. But the script doesn’t really let them grow. A lot of their dialogue feels stiff or overly dramatic, and even the more emotional scenes don’t always land the way they should.
On the plus side, the show looks good. The cinematography is solid, and the overall aesthetic matches the moody tone it’s going for. The music is fine—not super memorable, but it works. Still, good visuals and a decent soundtrack can’t really make up for weak writing and uneven storytelling.
In the end, Affair feels like a drama that wants to be emotional and profound, but just doesn’t get there. There are a few nice moments, and the leads do what they can, but it never fully commits to telling a story with real emotional depth. If you're hoping for something with strong characters and meaningful development, this one might leave you a bit disappointed.
Right from the start, it goes for a slow-burn vibe, but the pacing is one of its biggest issues. Scenes that should hit hard just drag on, and the emotional tension often falls flat. The show tackles heavy themes like trauma, class differences, and obsessive love, but it doesn’t explore them with the care or depth they really need.
The leads, Sonya and Lookmhee, are honestly the highlight here. They have decent chemistry, and it’s clear they’re doing their best with what they’re given. Pleng, the former rich girl turned musician, and Wan, the emotionally closed-off doctor, could’ve been great characters. But the script doesn’t really let them grow. A lot of their dialogue feels stiff or overly dramatic, and even the more emotional scenes don’t always land the way they should.
On the plus side, the show looks good. The cinematography is solid, and the overall aesthetic matches the moody tone it’s going for. The music is fine—not super memorable, but it works. Still, good visuals and a decent soundtrack can’t really make up for weak writing and uneven storytelling.
In the end, Affair feels like a drama that wants to be emotional and profound, but just doesn’t get there. There are a few nice moments, and the leads do what they can, but it never fully commits to telling a story with real emotional depth. If you're hoping for something with strong characters and meaningful development, this one might leave you a bit disappointed.
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