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Denied Love thai drama review
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Denied Love
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by trihkru
3 days ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 6.0
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 1.5
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Strong Chemistry Can’t Save a Repetitive and Over-Explained Story

This show has undeniable strengths, particularly in the acting and the natural chemistry between the two leads. Their connection feels genuine, and at first, that alone is enough to keep the story engaging. However, the series quickly falls into a repetitive rhythm that becomes impossible to ignore. Episode after episode follows the same cycle: breakfast, office, bedroom—repeat. While the make-out scenes are well executed and initially enjoyable, their constant presence starts to feel like a substitute for actual narrative progression rather than a complement to it.

What ultimately weakens the storytelling is the heavy reliance on post-credit scenes, especially Rin filming herself to explain her emotions. Instead of allowing viewers to understand her inner conflict through dialogue, behavior, or gradual character development, the show repeatedly tells us exactly what she feels and why she acts the way she does. These monologues feel unnecessary and oddly placed, breaking immersion and undermining emotional subtlety. Rather than deepening the romance between Rin and Khem, this approach makes the series feel over-explained and emotionally stagnant, leaving a promising relationship stuck in place instead of evolving naturally.
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