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What was disappointing about the original was that they showed everyone's weddings except for Chai Yai and Maprang's. Which was strange since they were the first couple of the series and they showed them planning it yet never actually having it.

But in this one they only showed one wedding...which I did not expect. I hoped in this one we would see everyone's weddings cause I remember people were sad that we didn't get Chai Yai and Maprang's wedding so they did a 'wedding' photoshoot for the fans. And I find it even more weird that they chose Chat and Tai only. Like if you are going to do minimal weddings, also do Phu and Laor's who we saw actually making wedding plans. I love Chat and Tai, they were my second favorite couple of the series, but even I felt this wedding to be awkward in a sense. And yes, placing it in the second to last episode was odd. And then the matching jeans and white top thing after...lol, though yes very 90s.

I get that COVID probably restricted things, but even just framed wedding photos of all the couples would've been nice.

I have kept quiet about this part and pretty much what everyone one has posted was what I would say so, I will try my best not to repeat too much, but it's tough lol.

I have to say, this was my least favorite of the series and that (along with a lot of other things) surprised me because I had the second highest expectations for this one. Not only because it was the last part, but also because the trailer made it seem like this would be the least dramatic of the series and the couple looked cute in it. But from the start, just everything was a mess with the story telling and pacing. And it was the most unbalanced for the couple that my wish in the other parts for the main couples to get more moments with each other doesn't compare with Saruj and Cheewan.

I feel like I got better not to compare the OG series to this one, but I really really couldn't help but compare Saruj to Ruj. I am not saying that each son has to take on their father's personality and in fact that's what I liked about how either they got a mix of their parent's personalities or was far from it i.e. Chat. But this really rubbed me the wrong way they portrayed Saruj esp since his parents perhaps had the most heartbreaking/touching arc esp with how Ruj was already brokenhearted from his first relationship as well. And yes, I was also annoyed with Cheewan majority of the time (but that honestly goes for all the characters), but in reality I also would encourage her not to accept him cause no matter the reason it was for way too long.

As many people have said...it was the writing that brought this down. And I've seen people point out that it was very different than the novel and that's a shame, but also confusing why they would change what sounds like a good amount. I can understand if filmmakers or show runners feel like certain things won't translate well from a book to movie/show, but this seems like they just decided to do a 180 on a lot of things?

Overall, the entire series was a mixed bag for me. Lots of highs, but also many lows. But I don't regret watching it all since the OG is still one of my favorite Thai series and it was nice to see them and their kids' journeys. Dujapsorn and Khwanruethai ended up being my favorites. And I enjoyed seeing the cousin's relationship throughout the series. It's been a ride!

Ditto, agree and of course :)

What? I had no idea it was cut down. That really is a shame cause I felt like this one had more story to tell or at least get one more episode to wrap things up and give more time to Petch and Fah.

It isn't the pot calling the kettle black. @Maggie Chocolate simply gave their opinion on the show and you attacked them on a personal level which was not necessary. And I have noticed you do this on Jaipisut's page as well. You responded to almost all the people who didn't like the show that much and tried to convince them otherwise. Especially since you spam posts constantly. You are 💯 gaslighting and making it personal.

@Maggie Chocolate I am sorry you had to go through this when you simply made an opinion. I started to like this show and was going to post. But this person has soured the experience for me for this forum.

Yes! I forgot to mention that, but it does suck they didn't show them interacting which I imagine they did since they lived in the palace towards the end. Cause you are right, it ended with just us seeing Mapgrang think that Fah isn't a good person. It would have been nice to see a scene where Maprang understands Fah's POV about her mother and her life.

This was an interesting introduction...I have mixed feelings so far. I like the two leads and when the situations are comedic, Cheewan's actress especially has good timing and delivery. Some bits are definitely awkward lol, but I am guessing that's the purpose. They both definitely look good together and I can see the chemistry so, I am looking forward to that.

The actual beginning of the episode felt super rushed to me especially the transitions and all the characters that really weren't properly introduced. I was confused as each one was being added out of nowhere. And it pretty much was kind of all over the place throughout the episode. I almost felt like it wasn't the first episode, but like maybe a midway one.

I hope the pacing gets better cause I think that's really what threw me off. But I am curious to see what happens next.

Will definitely do a proper review for this one, but overall it was a great part of the series. The last episode, I just wish there were more to Petch and Fah's interactions. I've noticed that with almost all the last episodes for each part, they don't give the couples a lot of romantic scenes so, that's just a nitpick from me. I am glad Rampha was given a realistic ending and that some of them caught on that she really hasn't fully changed/healed. Also, I am guessing it was maybe scheduling conflicts, but it was weird not to see Maprang in the last big gathering.

Overall, I really did enjoy this part for the story, the directing, the cinematography, the acting, etc. Mint and Peak especially, their chemistry just goes through the roof. I hope they do another project together. Definitely my favorite out of the whole series followed by Kwanruetai.

I can understand that some people are frustrated with Fah (and I have those moments too as a viewer). But when they show those flashbacks scenes to when she was a child and that even on her birthday, her mom was acting psychotic...those memories can scar some people even way into their adulthood. The fact that her mom has been like that everyday of her life, it is understandable that she wants to calm her down and basically treat her. She has only known one side of the story up until this plan and she has heard that story over and over. And even then she has her breakthroughs like when she does decide to see her grandpa to question him or when she wants to act out a scene and is honest with herself about liking Petch. Or when she said that when she sees people smile, she is jealous of that because she sees people actually happy...so, then she realizes she really isn't. It is a lot of back and forth, but that's what happens when you are essentially brainwashed.

I think my frustration comes from I just want her and Petch to be together and kiss, loll. Which yes, Petch has also been a source of frustration of saying one thing to Phum and then another to Fah.

This is what I wish they showed in Kwanruetai - as much as I love the show, I was more annoyed with Tai than Fah because I feel like they didn't do the best job in showing how Tai grew up with her mom. It was more present day stuff. I still had sympathy towards Tai, but it was also equally annoying seeing her take her mom's side.

And yes, I hate Rampha...but, I also understand where her hate stems from. I don't know if they mentioned this in the original, but now knowing that Grandma On kind of raised her to be proper lady as a child...and of course basically trainedher on how to be a good granddaughter-in-law and wife to Chai Phi. Also, her dad put it in all his daughters' heads that they will marry into the Juthathep family. I think Rampha had it worse than Marathee with the fact that it feels like they drilled it into her mind more. I still find her annoying as heck though because she just continued to be like that her whole life even after marrying a kind man and having a daughter. And it can't be forgotten the extremes she did and continues to do by involving her own child.

The usual three episodes this week and then the finale next Friday. And then I believe Poncheewan will start the day after on Saturday.

Yeah, honestly I got even more excited when people who read the book were commenting that this was their favorite out of the five. But then I was thinking majority of the time, any book adaptation can be very different in a movie/show. But then again, I have no reference to the book so, I got excited again lol. I think this has been the easiest to follow story wise and just Petch and Fah for some reason remind me of a Jane Austen couple - the pining, the inner
monologue, etc. And I love it, lol

Yeah, I am still looking forward to the last part. It was the second most anticipated one for me when all the trailers came out. And yes, definitely a high bar set up, but hopefully it's good. It looks like it may be the most straight forward love story of all of them and not like a lot of twists which I think would be nice to end on. It would be funny if that's the case since Suphapburut Juthathep ended on the most dramatic one.

Finally watched all the current episodes - I watched episode 1 when it aired, but then life got in the way...but I am kind of glad that I got to binge watch up until episode 11 and I am already impatient for the next episodes, lol.

Even though it hasn't finished yet, I can say this is my favorite out of the series so far. I was very hyped for this one and was scared about my high expectations. But it met it and more.

I honestly have so much to say, but I will save that for my review, lol. Honestly, the main thing is Petch and Fah's love story. Okay, I know it was clear in the trailers that Peak and Mint have chemistry, but wow is it something else in the actual episodes. The way they pine for each other and are open about it, especially Petch. And those kisses...like, damn. This one does have misunderstandings, but it doesn't annoy me as much because there are reasons behind it and I can see how they are trying to parallel Chai Yai and Maprang's love story in this.

Which speaking of, this is what I was hoping for in the series - seeing the parents in more scenes. So, I haven't finished Jaipisut, but it feels like the parents have been shown the most in this part. Like Chai Yai (especially) and Maprang have been very involved and I love that.

And this is probably my favorite cast. I love the office staff especially Nus. I really like Fah's aunt and best friend. I like Ploy, Suchart and honestly the list is endless. And even the villains, their motivations make sense and I actually have an interest in wanting to see their downfall. And I knew Rampha was going to be worse than Marathee so, just trying my best to get through those scenes, but it really is tough cause it's like triple the angst.

The one criticism I was going to have was the 'breaking the third wall' moments Fah has. I thought it was too cheesy at first, but then when it was revealed that it's basically a coping mechanism for her...oh, Fah 😟 And I also did not like Wit at first at all and it was only the recent episodes where I felt like he had perhaps one of the most character development.

Overall, I am so excited to see the rest of the series!

No, unfortunately it's only on Netflix Thailand. Some VPNs work to access and it can be viewed on Lakorngalaxy, but that requires some patience cause they post it a couple of days after (sometimes more) since they upload so many dramas at a time.

I can't believe this is finally airing this weekend. I am going through two feelings right now - excited yet trying not to get my hopes too up just in case, lol. The photoshoot with Preem and Great just made me even more happy so... let's go!

I agree. I don't know if we will see all their weddings on the last part, but I did see pics of one of them. But I imagine we will get scenes with all the couples together.

Yeah, I am very surprised by this one being 17 episodes, I also don't understand why the stretch is needed for this one. If they are doing this to build up for Rampa for the next part as well as tell the story, 17 is quite a bit. I know the original series also had different episode numbers, but those were like between 10-13 episodes (if I remember correctly) whereas this will be 14-17
episodes. I do wonder if this does end up being the most episodes, since we don't know Phon Cheewan's yet.

I can understand why people like the second couple. I have probably warmed up to Jack the most and even though Annie is very flawed, it is understandable because of her abusive mother. That's why I want to wait until the last episode airs cause obviously everyone will either be redeemed or not so, I will just sit out the drama and the multiple (a lot) side stories for now.

Yeah, I also liked the first couple of episodes. I was very much still in my Kwanruetai high (lol), but I was trying to not let that affect my viewing of this one. But now it's not even about comparing, I just don't care for some reason.

It could be the acting or yes, the contrived plot overall. Unless you haven't been watching any of the other previews for the other shows, it's pretty much known that Rampha isn't the mother. So having this whole "twist" doesn't work for me not only cause I know, but yes the way they are going about it. I don't mind if I find out the answer to a mystery ahead of time as long as the journey getting there is interesting. And that hasn't been it for me for this one. Maybe it will get better, but I have also been saying that to myself for a while now, lol. But yes I hate how it's heavily affecting the romance story and the odd decision making. The actors have good chemistry off camera. But it isn't translating to screen for me. And it sucks I can't pinpoint why - story, acting, both? Kind of similar to Laorchan for me with this sentiment.

Haha, yes! If she could, Grandma Oon would make every single one of her great grandchildren marry Dhevaproms to make up for what happened.

I also said in the beginning that I thought this would be in the middle for me so far in the series...but I am surprisingly putting Laorchan in the middle. Even though I thought the story/romance wasn't riveting, it did piece itself together. And there are some scenes that I actually really like that I still rewatch. But that hasn't been the case for me for this one. Heck, as much as I love Chat and Tai, even seeing her in the preview I was like...I can wait to see her episodes later which I was surprised at myself, lol.

I picked up the show again after stopping at ep. 6. Still haven't watched the most recent three episodes yet, though I have seen previews/clips. I really can't pinpoint why, but this one just hasn't been on my mind of 'I have to watch it/waiting for the next episodes'. I feel like I am having a hard time really connecting with any of the main/secondary characters for this one. And that's too bad cause the premise isn't bad, but I am just not caring for some reason. As far as the storylines, the only one at the moment I am still curious about is the mom and how her story ties in with the Dhevaprom family. I know the spoiler, but I do want to see how that plays out.

I mainly like the interactions between the Juthathep cousins (love that Ket has continued to be the mediator, lol). It's picking up as each show goes by and I like that they all have each other's backs.

Similar to Laorchan, I am probably going to wait until the rest of the episodes air and then watch them back-to-back.

Saw one of the most recent previews and I am surprised there will be some romantic comedy it looks like. Which good, cause the drama is going to be very angsty I can imagine so some balance will be nice, lol. I really am trying not to get my hopes up, but I really can't wait until this airs.

Yeah, Chai Yai and Ruj are my favorites and I think it's because of the supportive big brother roles and just their personalities as well.