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When it comes to a series that centers on a terminal illness, oftentimes it will revolve around the idea of “living life to the fullest before you die” and tend to be melodramatic. But this series takes a lighthearted approach to the illness and touches on taboo issues, like death and funerals, and injects a comedic tone while still maintaining that core idea. As typical and cliched as this series can be, it stands out for its positive and relatable representation of life's challenges, making it a show that's worth your time.

At first, I was a bit reluctant to dive into this series because the cancer theme hits pretty close to home. I was worried I’d end up bawling. But to my surprise, instead of focusing solely on the illness and its impact on the protagonist and the romance revolving around it, the series delves more into the family dynamic and how interpersonal relationships could impact one’s POV of life. And it shows how the "tough love" parenting shape a person's resilience. Plus, the portrayal of relationships among siblings, spouses, and best friends feels genuine, enriching the emotional texture of the story.

The series strikes a good balance between drama, personal conflict, family struggles, romance, and comedy, all woven together in a good pace and story arc and delivered by a great performance by all cast. As usual, Esther Supreeleela delivers well, showcasing her versatile acting range by seamlessly shifting the mood of her character and driving the emotional highs and lows of the story. Also, the supporting characters and their story arcs play pivotal roles in enriching the plot and making it more entertaining. I personally love the friendship and frenemies’ dynamic between Nim, Nat, Vinny and Opal. They’re annoying and hilarious, yet somehow endearing at the same time.

While the series has its strengths, the romance plot is arguably the least interesting aspect for me. Esther is an actress who can pull off chemistry with any co-star, but sadly, her chemistry with Singto feels pretty weak, making some scenes feel unconvincing and pretty dull. And not to mention that the male lead is portrayed as almost too perfect, lacking the complexities that make him intriguing and realistic. He’s likeable of course, but when he’s a good, polite, kind, optimistic, hardworking, tactful, understanding, helpful, patient, loving, and caring guy, he turns out to be one-dimensional and super boring. Even with some flaws in his backstory, his character development feels flat and fails to create the necessary tension for a gripping romantic arc. I mostly skipped the romance part.

Overall, "My Undying Miracle" offers something refreshing while still having the clichés of illness-themed dramas. Despite some minor flaws, the series remains entertaining and emotionally resonant. It's a promising reminder to cherish every moment, embrace laughter even in tough times, and carry the spirit of connection wherever life leads us. So far the series is entertaining, but could’ve been better. I would've liked it better and rated it higher if the ML had more colors to his character.