La Pluie: High potential, washed out by the rain
La Pluie is a prime example of how stunning atmosphere and a dedicated cast can’t always rescue a script that seems determined to self-sabotage through toxic tropes and inconsistent writing.
The series kicks off with a fascinating premise and top-tier production value. The cinematography is gorgeous and the locations are scenic. The actors clearly gave it their all, which makes the eventual downfall of their characters even harder to watch.
What started as a sweet connection quickly soured. The character development in the second half is jarring:
Phat: He goes from being a charming, sweet, and caring lead to someone jealous and aggressive, which completely killed the chemistry for me.
Tai: His behavior becomes increasingly irrational. It’s hard to reconcile his late-game decisions with the "shy, good boy" persona established at the start.
Lomfon: Honestly? Totally unnecessary. His character added nothing but clutter to a story that was already struggling to find its footing.
The plot relies way too heavily on poor communication. The subplot with Tai’s parents is the perfect example: it took them almost the entire drama to finally talk to him, only for the "big reveal" to be so underwhelming that Tai moved past it in five minutes. It makes hours of previous angst feel like pointless filler.
It’s a decent, middle-of-the-road drama if you only care about aesthetics, but the character assassination and forced conflict make it a frustrating watch. It started as a refreshing emotional storm and ended as a messy, repetitive drizzle.
The series kicks off with a fascinating premise and top-tier production value. The cinematography is gorgeous and the locations are scenic. The actors clearly gave it their all, which makes the eventual downfall of their characters even harder to watch.
What started as a sweet connection quickly soured. The character development in the second half is jarring:
Phat: He goes from being a charming, sweet, and caring lead to someone jealous and aggressive, which completely killed the chemistry for me.
Tai: His behavior becomes increasingly irrational. It’s hard to reconcile his late-game decisions with the "shy, good boy" persona established at the start.
Lomfon: Honestly? Totally unnecessary. His character added nothing but clutter to a story that was already struggling to find its footing.
The plot relies way too heavily on poor communication. The subplot with Tai’s parents is the perfect example: it took them almost the entire drama to finally talk to him, only for the "big reveal" to be so underwhelming that Tai moved past it in five minutes. It makes hours of previous angst feel like pointless filler.
It’s a decent, middle-of-the-road drama if you only care about aesthetics, but the character assassination and forced conflict make it a frustrating watch. It started as a refreshing emotional storm and ended as a messy, repetitive drizzle.
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