Leap Day: The Show That Stays With You
I started watching this series fully expecting a romantic subplot to develop between the main characters by the end.
I'm so glad I was wrong.
I binged the entire thing in one day - didn’t even take breaks while working. I just sat there, devouring episode after episode. The storyline is one of the most intriguing concepts I’ve ever come across. The theme of day and night, of duality and balance, immediately made me think of Yin and Yang - and that’s exactly how the main characters felt. Night was the Yin: reserved, quiet, associated with darkness. Day was the Yang: warm, open, and tied to light. The execution was top-notch. I haven’t felt such a strong emotional connection to main characters in a long time. Their sorrow, fear, and sadness felt like my own - it all spilled off the screen so vividly.
As for the acting - absolutely spot on. Maybe I’m biased because I’m a huge fan of Gun Atthaphan and his talent, but he truly delivered here. As someone who is autistic myself - though I’m high-functioning, unlike Ozone - I still saw so many reflections of my own life in his character. That alone deserves praise. Gun’s portrayal was phenomenal and incredibly nuanced. There were moments when I genuinely forgot he wasn’t autistic - it felt that real. Pond and Dew also completely won me over. As Day and Night, they managed to convey everything they were supposed to, flawlessly. The rest of the cast did a great job too, but to me, Gun, Pond, and Dew were the brightest stars.
Coming back to my initial expectations about a romantic subplot - after watching the series, I believe the main characters are better portrayed separately rather than as a couple. This allows us to see them as two distinct individuals, rather than something meant to merge into one by the end. From start to finish, they exist as opposites, caring about different people and driven by different motivations.The relationships between the characters - especially between Day and Ozone - were deeply moving. Their bond was so powerful, I was often left in tears. The brotherly love and safe space Day created for Ozone touched me in a way that made it feel like he wasn’t just caring for Ozone, but for me too. The way they supported each other was absolutely beautiful. They stood out more than anyone else. No offense to Night and his girlfriend Dream, whose relationship was sweet and full of love, but for me, they were completely overshadowed by Day and Ozone.
As for the plot - great concept, decent execution, though the pacing left something to be desired. Some storylines were dropped too quickly, even though they had real potential to add conflict or depth. I won’t spoil anything, but I’ll just say this: the subplot involving Night, Dr. Wiwat, and the transfer was abandoned too soon in favor of redeeming Night’s character. I found some of Night’s decisions hard to understand, unlike Day, whose motivations were clear from the start and consistently well-written. The ending also felt a bit rushed and confusing - the resolution appeared out of nowhere in the final five minutes, contradicting earlier visions that said day and night had to meet, not separate. Still, it was a gripping and engaging series that hooked me like a fish on a line - and didn’t let go until the credits rolled.
The music and cinematography? Absolutely phenomenal. The costumes, set design - chef’s kiss. Especially the music, which brought the series to life in such a powerful way, perfectly enhancing every moment of tension, fear, joy, and sadness. The intro alone is stuck in my head and won’t leave.
To sum it up: this series is definitely on my rewatch list. Every minute I spent watching it was worth it. I truly hope we get more hidden gems like Leap Day in the future - it was a breath of fresh air and originality, something I, and many others, truly needed.
I'm so glad I was wrong.
I binged the entire thing in one day - didn’t even take breaks while working. I just sat there, devouring episode after episode. The storyline is one of the most intriguing concepts I’ve ever come across. The theme of day and night, of duality and balance, immediately made me think of Yin and Yang - and that’s exactly how the main characters felt. Night was the Yin: reserved, quiet, associated with darkness. Day was the Yang: warm, open, and tied to light. The execution was top-notch. I haven’t felt such a strong emotional connection to main characters in a long time. Their sorrow, fear, and sadness felt like my own - it all spilled off the screen so vividly.
As for the acting - absolutely spot on. Maybe I’m biased because I’m a huge fan of Gun Atthaphan and his talent, but he truly delivered here. As someone who is autistic myself - though I’m high-functioning, unlike Ozone - I still saw so many reflections of my own life in his character. That alone deserves praise. Gun’s portrayal was phenomenal and incredibly nuanced. There were moments when I genuinely forgot he wasn’t autistic - it felt that real. Pond and Dew also completely won me over. As Day and Night, they managed to convey everything they were supposed to, flawlessly. The rest of the cast did a great job too, but to me, Gun, Pond, and Dew were the brightest stars.
Coming back to my initial expectations about a romantic subplot - after watching the series, I believe the main characters are better portrayed separately rather than as a couple. This allows us to see them as two distinct individuals, rather than something meant to merge into one by the end. From start to finish, they exist as opposites, caring about different people and driven by different motivations.The relationships between the characters - especially between Day and Ozone - were deeply moving. Their bond was so powerful, I was often left in tears. The brotherly love and safe space Day created for Ozone touched me in a way that made it feel like he wasn’t just caring for Ozone, but for me too. The way they supported each other was absolutely beautiful. They stood out more than anyone else. No offense to Night and his girlfriend Dream, whose relationship was sweet and full of love, but for me, they were completely overshadowed by Day and Ozone.
As for the plot - great concept, decent execution, though the pacing left something to be desired. Some storylines were dropped too quickly, even though they had real potential to add conflict or depth. I won’t spoil anything, but I’ll just say this: the subplot involving Night, Dr. Wiwat, and the transfer was abandoned too soon in favor of redeeming Night’s character. I found some of Night’s decisions hard to understand, unlike Day, whose motivations were clear from the start and consistently well-written. The ending also felt a bit rushed and confusing - the resolution appeared out of nowhere in the final five minutes, contradicting earlier visions that said day and night had to meet, not separate. Still, it was a gripping and engaging series that hooked me like a fish on a line - and didn’t let go until the credits rolled.
The music and cinematography? Absolutely phenomenal. The costumes, set design - chef’s kiss. Especially the music, which brought the series to life in such a powerful way, perfectly enhancing every moment of tension, fear, joy, and sadness. The intro alone is stuck in my head and won’t leave.
To sum it up: this series is definitely on my rewatch list. Every minute I spent watching it was worth it. I truly hope we get more hidden gems like Leap Day in the future - it was a breath of fresh air and originality, something I, and many others, truly needed.
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