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Disappointing end to the Dhevaprom series with boring romances and uninteresting characters
Subjective Gut Rating: 6.75
“Dhevoaprom: Poncheewan” is the last drama of the Dhevaprom series and it was a disappointing end as well. I’ve watched all but dropped “Laorchan” and out of the four I completed, this is the weakest in terms of romance, main leads chemistry, main lead characterization and plot.
Let’s start with what I don’t like:
Male and Female Leads
Unfortunately, I never warmed up to Saruj as the male lead and Cheewan as the female lead. Saruj is a very bland and boring character. The drama can’t keep on using the excuse that he’s a diplomat thus, he can’t show his emotions. You gotta give me a better reason. Besides, Kao’s acting is not helping either as he was unable to show any subtle expressions. He just has this fake, plastic, handsome look on most of the time. Female lead Cheewan is too over-the-top for me. Her character is very similar to Kwanrueai, female lead of “Dhevaprom:Kwanruetai”. They are both young teenagers attracting the affection of the older cousins. I’ve grown to like Kwanruetai, but that didn’t happen for me with Cheewan. I can understand she’s young, thus boisterous and hyperactive in the early episodes. But she continues to make dumb and reckless decisions, and doesn’t seem to have grown much.
Main Romance
If I don’t like the male and female leads and also don’t like their romance, this drama is guaranteed not to get a high rating from me. The romance lacks chemistry and any form of intelligent exchange or conversations. Both characters are wishy-washy, and the romance dragged on forever. It was repetitive with Saruj trying to court Cheewan, and she repeatedly pushes him away and being non-committal. On top of that, Saruj gives out mixed signals and can’t set clear boundaries with his ex. This is a very frustrating romance to watch. Additionally, the main romance has to share 50% screentime with the second female lead’s story. I guess that’s why the two female leads’ names are so similar: Poncheewan and Poncheewa…setting the stage for them to share screen time equally.
Secondary Romance
I would be more tolerable of Cheewa (2FL) taking up so much screen time if her romance is actually well-written. Even though what she has gone through is more interesting than what Cheewan has gone through, the romantic journey is lacking. I would have loved to see better romantic development between her and her two men. It’s especially disappointing when this childhood connection isn’t written well, and the change from being family to lovers feels awkward and out-of-place. Although I like Creamy’s acting better than PP, and Saint’s acting better than Kao, their romance still lacks chemistry.
Meddlesome characters
There are so many annoying and frustrating characters who are nosy and want to meddle in other people’s business. Veena is annoying and is the default evil female character in a lakorn. FL’s mom though isn’t as bad, but is still meddlesome and likes to stir up trouble and force her values on her daughter. FL’s family and friends don’t respect her view on marriage. Additionally, characters don’t speak up and defend others against annoying characters such as Veena. But I do have to say, compared to the other Dhevaprom dramas, this one does not have the absolute evil parent, just annoying ones.
Plot holes
There are so many incidents where the writers don’t make sense. Someone possibly got drugged, yet no need to go to a hospital or see a doctor. Just need someone to stay up all night watching over them? Do we need that many accidental kisses without adding much to the progression of the main romance? Sometimes everyone respects the noble family, other times they’re insulted and disrespected. You can have the water broken, but no contractions when about to give birth. Characters take matters into their own hands by risking their lives, making dumb and lousy decisions by putting others and themselves at risk. They could have easily called on the professionals to take care of the criminals, but no, they gotta take care of it themselves.
Let’s see what I actually like:
5 Monkeys + Significant Others
It’s great to see the 5 cousins together. Scenes of the 5 handsome guys are the best and they seem to have more scenes doing stuff, instead of just sitting around chatting. It’s also nice to see their lovely wives/girlfriends again. These women are all GORGEOUS! It’s interesting to see Kwanruetai all proper and ladylike, when she was a wild teenager in her own drama.
Switzerland
All the scenes in Switzerland or Europe are nice with beautiful scenery. It’s great to be out of Thailand and have the drama started in a foreign country. I wish the drama had spent more time during their college days in Switzerland before coming back to Thailand. I think if the main leads have more time developing their relationship, it would have a stronger foundation for what’s yet to come.
Venus + Nop
These two are so adorable. Venus is hilarious yet so dumb, but not as innocent as she seems. Nop is adorable and sweet. They are a very cute pair and I wish we had more scenes of them together.
I am quite surprised I did not drop this drama. I guess as much as I didn’t quite connect with the leads, their first impression was still better than the leads in “Laorchan”. I was watching the drama at 1.25x speed and 16 episodes of a dragged-out romance is too much. It doesn’t quite have an interesting non-romance side plot, compared to the other dramas of the series. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this drama. If you are going to try out the “Dhevaprom” series, I recommend “Dujupson” or “Kwanruetai”.
Completed: 12/2/2025 Review #649
“Dhevoaprom: Poncheewan” is the last drama of the Dhevaprom series and it was a disappointing end as well. I’ve watched all but dropped “Laorchan” and out of the four I completed, this is the weakest in terms of romance, main leads chemistry, main lead characterization and plot.
Let’s start with what I don’t like:
Male and Female Leads
Unfortunately, I never warmed up to Saruj as the male lead and Cheewan as the female lead. Saruj is a very bland and boring character. The drama can’t keep on using the excuse that he’s a diplomat thus, he can’t show his emotions. You gotta give me a better reason. Besides, Kao’s acting is not helping either as he was unable to show any subtle expressions. He just has this fake, plastic, handsome look on most of the time. Female lead Cheewan is too over-the-top for me. Her character is very similar to Kwanrueai, female lead of “Dhevaprom:Kwanruetai”. They are both young teenagers attracting the affection of the older cousins. I’ve grown to like Kwanruetai, but that didn’t happen for me with Cheewan. I can understand she’s young, thus boisterous and hyperactive in the early episodes. But she continues to make dumb and reckless decisions, and doesn’t seem to have grown much.
Main Romance
If I don’t like the male and female leads and also don’t like their romance, this drama is guaranteed not to get a high rating from me. The romance lacks chemistry and any form of intelligent exchange or conversations. Both characters are wishy-washy, and the romance dragged on forever. It was repetitive with Saruj trying to court Cheewan, and she repeatedly pushes him away and being non-committal. On top of that, Saruj gives out mixed signals and can’t set clear boundaries with his ex. This is a very frustrating romance to watch. Additionally, the main romance has to share 50% screentime with the second female lead’s story. I guess that’s why the two female leads’ names are so similar: Poncheewan and Poncheewa…setting the stage for them to share screen time equally.
Secondary Romance
I would be more tolerable of Cheewa (2FL) taking up so much screen time if her romance is actually well-written. Even though what she has gone through is more interesting than what Cheewan has gone through, the romantic journey is lacking. I would have loved to see better romantic development between her and her two men. It’s especially disappointing when this childhood connection isn’t written well, and the change from being family to lovers feels awkward and out-of-place. Although I like Creamy’s acting better than PP, and Saint’s acting better than Kao, their romance still lacks chemistry.
Meddlesome characters
There are so many annoying and frustrating characters who are nosy and want to meddle in other people’s business. Veena is annoying and is the default evil female character in a lakorn. FL’s mom though isn’t as bad, but is still meddlesome and likes to stir up trouble and force her values on her daughter. FL’s family and friends don’t respect her view on marriage. Additionally, characters don’t speak up and defend others against annoying characters such as Veena. But I do have to say, compared to the other Dhevaprom dramas, this one does not have the absolute evil parent, just annoying ones.
Plot holes
There are so many incidents where the writers don’t make sense. Someone possibly got drugged, yet no need to go to a hospital or see a doctor. Just need someone to stay up all night watching over them? Do we need that many accidental kisses without adding much to the progression of the main romance? Sometimes everyone respects the noble family, other times they’re insulted and disrespected. You can have the water broken, but no contractions when about to give birth. Characters take matters into their own hands by risking their lives, making dumb and lousy decisions by putting others and themselves at risk. They could have easily called on the professionals to take care of the criminals, but no, they gotta take care of it themselves.
Let’s see what I actually like:
5 Monkeys + Significant Others
It’s great to see the 5 cousins together. Scenes of the 5 handsome guys are the best and they seem to have more scenes doing stuff, instead of just sitting around chatting. It’s also nice to see their lovely wives/girlfriends again. These women are all GORGEOUS! It’s interesting to see Kwanruetai all proper and ladylike, when she was a wild teenager in her own drama.
Switzerland
All the scenes in Switzerland or Europe are nice with beautiful scenery. It’s great to be out of Thailand and have the drama started in a foreign country. I wish the drama had spent more time during their college days in Switzerland before coming back to Thailand. I think if the main leads have more time developing their relationship, it would have a stronger foundation for what’s yet to come.
Venus + Nop
These two are so adorable. Venus is hilarious yet so dumb, but not as innocent as she seems. Nop is adorable and sweet. They are a very cute pair and I wish we had more scenes of them together.
I am quite surprised I did not drop this drama. I guess as much as I didn’t quite connect with the leads, their first impression was still better than the leads in “Laorchan”. I was watching the drama at 1.25x speed and 16 episodes of a dragged-out romance is too much. It doesn’t quite have an interesting non-romance side plot, compared to the other dramas of the series. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this drama. If you are going to try out the “Dhevaprom” series, I recommend “Dujupson” or “Kwanruetai”.
Completed: 12/2/2025 Review #649
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