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The writers did Mark Prin's character DIRTY!!! Too long and too frustrating to watch.
I have so much to say about this drama and mostly negative stuff. I don’t even know where to begin. I am not sure if it’s because I am watching a 2020 drama in 2025, or I just need to accept the fact that these are how lakorns are.
Long story short - the writers did the male lead DIRTY! If that’s how the novel goes, they should have modified things a little so that Arthit is not so unlikeable for most of the drama. This drama could have been 12-15 episodes long. It’s draggy and repetitive for most of the drama.
Let’s start with what I like:
1. Mark Prin - I still love you, just not your character. You are still so handsome, adorable, sexy and charismatic. Your acting did not disappoint. You are good when you are gentle, angry, disgusted, frustrated and in pain. But what I love most is the subtle moments when it requires a more understated way of acting to express how Arthit is feeling. In fact, if it’s not because of you, I might not have stuck around for the whole drama. You deserve better!
2. Acting - The acting of the drama is good all around. Kao as our heroine, Paeng, is believable. I hate her and love her. Kao’s emotional scenes are particularly well-done when her tears start welling up. But other times, her big wandering eyes are a little too much and not subtle enough. The supporting cast is not bad either. The secondary leads are likeable. The acting has to be pretty good for me to hate some of them so much. I actually like the acting of the ‘villain’ as well.
3. Scenery - The setting in the farm is really beautiful and a breath of fresh air. I love the big farmhouse, the smaller dorm house, but mostly the rose garden, the lavender fields and all the nature shots. The most beautiful scene is the romantic sunset/meteor shower quiet moments towards the end of the drama. Oh, the main and secondary couples are all very pretty to look at too!
4. General plot - It might not sound like it when you read my rant below, but I actually like the general plot. A lonely orphan teenager overcoming HUGE challenges to grow up to be an independent and beautiful woman. A romance that started as friends, then enemies, then lovers again. The two tropes that I love. It’s unfortunate the execution is lacking.
5. Romantic moments - they are hard to come by, but when they happen, they are lovely. Who wouldn’t want a handsome Mark Prin holding my hand and hugging me in bed, and looking at me lovingly? How about a caring older brother/crush who is able to look past the rebellious and lonely girl’s facade and be kind to her? The sweet moments in the last 3 episodes between the leads are lovely but not enough.
6. Episodes 1-2 & Episodes 17-19 - Yes, those 5 episodes are the ones I like out of 19. The other 14 episodes are so frustratingly long.
Here comes my rant, broken down by episodes and arc - I don’t think there are spoilers, but if you don’t want to know what happened when broken down by episodes, please stop reading now!
Episodes 3-4
I knew Praeng, our female lead, had gone through something truly horrifying. I watched these episodes trying to be understanding but man…. I wanted to pull my hair out whenever she’s acting up. Add to that is the screaming, hair-pulling, slapping, beating up each other between Paeng, ML’s mother and the maids. These catfights are so real, I wonder if Thai actors get special training in beating up each other, and if anyone is injured during filming.
Episodes 5-16
Now that the life-changing incident happened, we are dealing with the consequences of some serious actions. I totally understand the hate that Arthit (ML) has towards Paeng. I would too, if I were him. But that doesn’t make watching all the bullying, manhandling, wrist-grabs, verbal assault any easier to watch. The screaming, hair-pulling, slapping, beating continues on throughout all these episodes. Eventually, the hate is gone and here comes falling in love. But that doesn’t mean the bullying and the verbal harassment go away. Why do we need SOOO many episodes to demonstrate this new relationship/dynamic between the leads and Paeng and the family? It becomes repetitive and very frustrating to watch. Arthit is so unlikable in these episodes. I feel so bad for Mark Prin to be acting with such a script. And what a childish mother we have here as well. As an adult and the lady of the house, she’s selfish, unforgiving, blind and unreasonable towards her ‘niece’. I have to wait till ep 17 to see the Arthit that I saw in episodes 1 and 2.
Episode 19
I really dislike the scene where Paeng visited the ‘villain’ in person. What she said was patronizing and very judgemental. Yes, both of them are orphans. But she is rich with a caring uncle to guide her. The villain does not have that. For her to have the audacity to say what she said was condescending.
Well, you can probably tell that I am not going to recommend this drama. Of course, this is very personable and there are many viewers who love this drama. I can deal with an unlikable male lead (and I also understand why he acts that way), but the bullying and harassment lasted way too many (very long) episodes. The execution is just not there for a very interesting plot.
Completed: 2/23/2025 - Review #547
Long story short - the writers did the male lead DIRTY! If that’s how the novel goes, they should have modified things a little so that Arthit is not so unlikeable for most of the drama. This drama could have been 12-15 episodes long. It’s draggy and repetitive for most of the drama.
Let’s start with what I like:
1. Mark Prin - I still love you, just not your character. You are still so handsome, adorable, sexy and charismatic. Your acting did not disappoint. You are good when you are gentle, angry, disgusted, frustrated and in pain. But what I love most is the subtle moments when it requires a more understated way of acting to express how Arthit is feeling. In fact, if it’s not because of you, I might not have stuck around for the whole drama. You deserve better!
2. Acting - The acting of the drama is good all around. Kao as our heroine, Paeng, is believable. I hate her and love her. Kao’s emotional scenes are particularly well-done when her tears start welling up. But other times, her big wandering eyes are a little too much and not subtle enough. The supporting cast is not bad either. The secondary leads are likeable. The acting has to be pretty good for me to hate some of them so much. I actually like the acting of the ‘villain’ as well.
3. Scenery - The setting in the farm is really beautiful and a breath of fresh air. I love the big farmhouse, the smaller dorm house, but mostly the rose garden, the lavender fields and all the nature shots. The most beautiful scene is the romantic sunset/meteor shower quiet moments towards the end of the drama. Oh, the main and secondary couples are all very pretty to look at too!
4. General plot - It might not sound like it when you read my rant below, but I actually like the general plot. A lonely orphan teenager overcoming HUGE challenges to grow up to be an independent and beautiful woman. A romance that started as friends, then enemies, then lovers again. The two tropes that I love. It’s unfortunate the execution is lacking.
5. Romantic moments - they are hard to come by, but when they happen, they are lovely. Who wouldn’t want a handsome Mark Prin holding my hand and hugging me in bed, and looking at me lovingly? How about a caring older brother/crush who is able to look past the rebellious and lonely girl’s facade and be kind to her? The sweet moments in the last 3 episodes between the leads are lovely but not enough.
6. Episodes 1-2 & Episodes 17-19 - Yes, those 5 episodes are the ones I like out of 19. The other 14 episodes are so frustratingly long.
Here comes my rant, broken down by episodes and arc - I don’t think there are spoilers, but if you don’t want to know what happened when broken down by episodes, please stop reading now!
Episodes 3-4
I knew Praeng, our female lead, had gone through something truly horrifying. I watched these episodes trying to be understanding but man…. I wanted to pull my hair out whenever she’s acting up. Add to that is the screaming, hair-pulling, slapping, beating up each other between Paeng, ML’s mother and the maids. These catfights are so real, I wonder if Thai actors get special training in beating up each other, and if anyone is injured during filming.
Episodes 5-16
Now that the life-changing incident happened, we are dealing with the consequences of some serious actions. I totally understand the hate that Arthit (ML) has towards Paeng. I would too, if I were him. But that doesn’t make watching all the bullying, manhandling, wrist-grabs, verbal assault any easier to watch. The screaming, hair-pulling, slapping, beating continues on throughout all these episodes. Eventually, the hate is gone and here comes falling in love. But that doesn’t mean the bullying and the verbal harassment go away. Why do we need SOOO many episodes to demonstrate this new relationship/dynamic between the leads and Paeng and the family? It becomes repetitive and very frustrating to watch. Arthit is so unlikable in these episodes. I feel so bad for Mark Prin to be acting with such a script. And what a childish mother we have here as well. As an adult and the lady of the house, she’s selfish, unforgiving, blind and unreasonable towards her ‘niece’. I have to wait till ep 17 to see the Arthit that I saw in episodes 1 and 2.
Episode 19
I really dislike the scene where Paeng visited the ‘villain’ in person. What she said was patronizing and very judgemental. Yes, both of them are orphans. But she is rich with a caring uncle to guide her. The villain does not have that. For her to have the audacity to say what she said was condescending.
Well, you can probably tell that I am not going to recommend this drama. Of course, this is very personable and there are many viewers who love this drama. I can deal with an unlikable male lead (and I also understand why he acts that way), but the bullying and harassment lasted way too many (very long) episodes. The execution is just not there for a very interesting plot.
Completed: 2/23/2025 - Review #547
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