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I want ti go back to when I started ts

aib forever has a special place in my heart 🥲

I genuinely would go back to when it released because everything was freaking tuff (specifically arisu😭)

Cried at the ending bc I didn't want the show to end 😎

anyways gng if ur seeing ts pls watch aib ITS WORTH IT

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everyone is crackable

apart from the fact tatta died 😭😭😭😭 the whole season was SOOOO goood ljke holy moly 😂 also I cried so hard when ep.3 happened like im not lying I cried for DAYS #Justiceforthem #justiceforme 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

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A nice slice of life special...

When a couple tries to go camping but the weather does not let them, they had to change plans. This special revealed something I was guessing while the series was running, but I won't spoil it for you.

It was funny and in the same style as the series, this time there is no drama, all is very mellow. Some of you might feel the missing NC-scene as a bad thing but it was not really needed. While licking feet was ok, real kissing is still a problem with many JBLs, so I would say we did not miss much.

This special made me happy and if you watched the series it's a perfect ending. There is not much to complain about, except the waiting time for the special to come out.

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The cinematography in this series is stunning, so breathtaking. The visuals capture the essence of summer in a way that I cant really explain in other ways than japan havibg cute shows makes them want to do and almost kind of strive for vibrant colours and soft lighting that create a dreamlike atmosphere. With the scenes that they have captured the river scene etc, you can almost feel the heat of the sun and the gentle breeze as you watch, which immerses you deeply in the story. I will say not a lot of things happen in comparison to other BLs airing around the same time. It might be the whole school plot that I have grown tired of due to the many many JBLs takes place in school settings but its chill.
Generally, I found it engaging enough to hold my interest for most of the runtime. Only looked at my phone or elsewhere for some parts that was less interesting which is also why I haven't rated it as highly as it couldv'e.

I have some things that bug me in the show like how they characters leaving the other, with no word or anything. Its bugs the living **** out of me I cant stand it. It feel like poor writing but well minor detail. Despite my reservations about the storyline, the chemistry between the leads is okay and adds a dynamic layer to the viewing experience. Their interactions are filled with tender, intimate moments that makes me feel the cuteness of their interactions. It's this chemistry, coupled with the stunning cinematography, that ultimately kept me invested in their journey. Even if the plot didn't fully meet my expectations, the beauty of the visuals and the warmth of their connection made it a worthwhile watch.

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Simple, Straightforward & Surprisingly Satisfying

This was such a refreshing watch. It takes a very familiar trope, the cold man and the kind woman who slowly melts his heart, but keeps everything surprisingly straightforward without unnecessary comedy, overdramatic twists, or forced misunderstandings. I especially loved that they didn't use the usual fake-dating-to-fool-grandpa setup. They genuinely agreed to date for six months, and actually treated the relationship seriously.

The biggest highlight for me was the relationship itself. Their chemistry felt natural, and I absolutely loved how openly they communicated with each other. Every important feeling, misunderstanding, and decision was actually talked through, even during the breakup arc, which was handled so maturely. There was no unnecessary noble idiocy or endless miscommunication, and that alone was incredibly satisfying. Their relationship progressed quite quickly, but somehow it still felt believable because we actually got to see them become a couple and build a life together.

I also loved the female lead. She was kind and warm but never a pushover. Her boundaries were clear, her "no" actually meant no, and she never allowed the people around her to simply walk all over her. Watching her stand up for herself again and again was honestly one of my favourite parts. The male lead also surprised me because he felt like an actual working CEO rather than the usual drama CEO who spends all day staring out windows. His phone seemed to ring constantly, but I loved how his professional side and his softer side both felt believable.

Another thing I really appreciated was how focused the drama was on the main couple. Almost every scene felt like it had a purpose, and the story didn't need unnecessary side plots just to fill the runtime. I especially loved that we actually got to see their lives after marriage. That is something dramas often skip, so watching them continue building their relationship after getting married was incredibly satisfying. By the end, I genuinely felt like these characters had enough time together that I could imagine them staying together for the rest of their lives.

The drama was also lighthearted without being silly, and even the sadder parts never felt unnecessarily dramatic. The conflicts were understandable, so I never found myself getting angry at the characters for behaving stupidly just to create drama. It's been a while since I finished a drama this quickly, and I can see why the rewatch value is so high. It's simply cute, comforting, romantic and easy to binge.

And I have to mention the wardrobe because I absolutely loved it. The colours were so beautiful and vibrant, and it honestly made me miss the era when dramas weren't afraid of colour. The reds in the SML's store, the blues, greens, greys, reds and yellows in the leads' outfits, especially the ML's wardrobe, added so much charm to the drama.

Overall, this is exactly the kind of romance I enjoy when I want something uncomplicated but still satisfying. If you like couples who communicate, stay together through problems, genuinely love and support each other, and actually get to enjoy their relationship after getting together, I think you'll have a great time with Something About 1 Percent. It's sweet, funny, sincere and surprisingly refreshing.

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A Million Stars

✨ PLS LOVE Ep 1 Review — Spoiler-Free-ish ✨

Okay let’s be real: I was so eggzoitted last night — watched the whole thing without English subtitles and I DID. NOT. CARE. 😭🔥 It was already so good I wanted to scream from the rooftops and hand out 1 MILLION STARS like confetti 🥰😍💯🇹🇭

And now? I’m re-watching with subs and soaking up every glorious second. We are well-fed, people! 🙌


⚠️ The "But Also Important" Section

Here’s the thing — and I’m saying this with all the love for GL content in my heart: just because it’s GL doesn’t mean we get a free pass on red flags. ✋

Pheem’s behaviour? That part was hella icky. 🚩 If the roles were reversed — if this was a guy who’d been all over Pan one night, then suddenly decided her job made her "less than," got aggressive, and basically pressured her into intimacy again? He’d be the villain of the story, end of discussion. 🗣️ Just saying. We don’t romanticize problematic behaviour no matter who’s doing what to whom. Standards exist for a reason!

BUT — for those who’ve read PLS LOVE The Novel — we know there’s a deeper, heartbreaking backstory at play here. Pheem isn’t just being difficult for drama’s sake: she’s caught in this brutal tug-of-war where she loves Pan fiercely… while also carrying around this awful, ingrained shame that makes her recoil from exactly what she craves. It’s messy. It’s complicated. It’s human. And it’s going to be a journey watching her unpack all that. 🫣❤️‍🩹

Final Verdict

The vibe? The chemistry? The storytelling? Chef’s kiss. 🤌 This show has my whole heart already — even if it’s also going to give me a few ulcers along the way 😂

Ready to see where this chaotic, messy, beautiful love goes. Let the PLS LOVE era officially BEGIN! ✨🥰🔥



✨ PLS LOVE EP 2: THOUGHTS ✨

Okay, I literally had to pause just to catch my breath. My brain is still processing everything that just happened — and this is only Episode 2? This easily felt like we were already at episode 6 or 7. No filler, just pure chaos and feelings.

⚠️ SPOILERS ⚠️

So here’s the thing: Miu’s character is a popular escort who’s never been with any client that way. Lena’s character? The first one. Ever. That’s huge — and my heart absolutely aches for how meaningful that is.

And yet… it stings to watch Peem be so condescending toward Parn. You’re the one who gets to be her first, and you still look down on her? It’s messy and unfair and frustrating.

Then there’s Parn’s dad: “This one’s a keeper, so our family can finally stop being poor.” Ouch. Now I’m overthinking everything. Is she falling for real? Or is she doing what she always does — putting her family first, even if it breaks her own heart in the process?

Complicated layers, raw emotions, and so many questions already. If Episode 2 hits this hard, I honestly don’t know how I’m going to survive the rest of this series. But I’m absolutely ready to find out. Let’s go. ❤️🔥


✨ PLS LOVE Ep 3: Heart Rate Still Elevated ✨

Heart rate just back to normal — this episode had it pounding double-time start to finish, and that Episode 4 tease? Nearly sent it into orbit. 😮‍💨

That push-pull between Peem and Parn? Delicious, charged, and utterly magnetic. Lena and Miu’s chemistry is easily top-tier Thai GL — and the writing and direction? Only getting sharper, richer, more addictive with every episode.

And clarity at last: Parn had no clue who Peem was at that Pattaya beach. No scheme, no target. What we learned in Ep 2 stands — Parn’s never been with anyone but her. That truth makes everything hit different — softer, weightier, more irreplaceable.

Yet Peem’s hang-up remains frustratingly real: she’s falling hard, but keeps framing this as a transaction — “I pay for you.” It’s cruel, it’s inconsistent, it’s her own guard going up. She can’t outrun her biases while running straight toward someone she claims to value. Growth hurts — and I’m here for every messy, beautiful bit of it.

If this show keeps this pace and quality? I’m fully along for the ride — heart palpitations and all. More please. Now. 🙏🇹🇭😊

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A promising premise's inheritance - you can't have it all

Can you make law interesting, especially laws regarding the dead? I bet someone could, but this drama couldn't.
I refused to take this off my list after everyone with similar tastes as mine said it's not worth watching. I just love case-by-case detective dramas and this one was short and had an actor I wanted to see more of as the lead.
Luckily, it was short. Luckily, the acting was good. That's about all the positive I have to say about it.

It was about as bland as the dinner I made while watching this but unlike with my food, nobody remembered to add spices to this drama. It's so standard and cliché, even the negative points are the same as with any other drama that fails at making itself interesting.
Characters are acting out of character - or, should I say, out of their stereotype - , the cases aren't solved by ability but by bending the law first and everybodys' super powers aka super convenient luck later. Whenever it became clear the drama lacked the ability to create true depth we got served misplaced dull comedy that was mostly only funny because of its randomness or its wannabe inside joke character. Supposedly wholesome moments felt cheesy and after everything else already had let me down, I wasn't in the mood for that.
The ending is rushed, we get a grand speech, curtains fall, applause. We see all these strings come together but never find out how or why they do.

I know I am a rare case but I really want to see people doing their job in these dramas. Show me the dull detective work, explain the dull laws, give me bureaucracy, be smart about playing the system with the authority you have. Maybe bend the rules if you must, but stop doing things that go far beyond the scope of what you're meant to do and what the law allows you to just to get the story moving. If your initial setting does not provide the characters with the abilities and authority to solve the problem you hand them, you make them grow until they can. Not make them the heroes bulldozing their way through when in reality it would be them being put to prison. I'm so tired of this trope.

Overall, I think this drama wanted to be a light entertaining crime drama where quirky characters solve weird cases in a quirky way. Then someone remembered "oh, we need a moral of the story" and everything got hugely exaggerated into a fight against a system this drama never was set out for.

TL;DR
The writers kinda wanted to fuse two different tones - one light and quirky, the other serious and meaningful - into one drama and it just didn't work.
There was no time for foreshadowing, for building a decent plot, create interest in the profession or relatability for the characters. If your initial setting does not provide the characters with the abilities and authority to solve the problem you hand them, you make them grow until they can. This drama wanted to do so many different things at once that it forgot it had to do one thing at least decently to make it good.

There is only one reason I would recommend watching - you want to see something light and easy, you don't mind seeing the same three tropes in an inheritance trenchcoat and you somehow relate to inheritance issues.

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Okay so I just finished bingeing Blossom Through the Cloud and I am literally screaming!!
Aviation theme and a badass female pilot and top it up with the tsundere CEO falls for employee vibe, you will love this!
Here is my honest review.
The plot is this. So, Ruan Si Xian (played by Liu Xie Ning) starts out as a flight attendant. She tries to talk to the airline's mega-rich CEO, Fu Ming Yu (played by my most favourite actor Wei Zhe Ming 🥰), to get into a pilot program. But he completely misunderstands and hit her with the most savage line ever. Gasping 😳😲
Fast forward three years, and she comes back as a literal badass co-pilot standing right in his cockpit. Priceless. Isn't it?They spent some time giving each other the death stare and throwing banter back and forth. The tension was real! He tries to be all arrogant, but he's low-key impressed with her. I have watched many Wei Zhe Ming dramas and absolutely adore him!! He gives another stellar performance here. It was so cute to watch him cutesy and clingy and like a protective bf but also a feast to see his domineering no non-sense kind of boss attitude at work. Liu Xie Ning is a badass pilot and a badass gf 🤣
Loved the second couple and their energy and funny banters. All the supporting cast were great. Love the assistant Bai Yang and wished there was more screen time for him. Captain Fan deserves a special applause 👏
Cast and visuals are pure eye candy! Everything in this show is so luxurious! There is zero stress and barely any annoying angst. It's just super cozy and an easy watch.
And wow wow wow!!! That wedding!! Hear me out!
Ruan Sixian pilots a plane to her own wedding in an island.
From the sky she sees the beautiful firework display which Fu Mingyu has set up from the ground 🎆 🎇 🧨
From a pilot in the cockpit she changes to a bride, appearing at the top of the airstairs in her wedding gown with her besties 💖
And Fu Mingyu, the groom, is waiting at the tarmac 💖
She walks down the airstairs and in the presence of their aviation family they kiss 💋 💞
Perfect ending!

To sum up, aviation theme, badass female pilot, breathtaking aviation sequences, and one of a kind wedding, excellent cast, cinematography and OST, sweet romance and inspiring story. This drama commands and deserves more respect!

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Transformative Despite 25% Content Cut

This story changed how I consume Chinese stories 80+ and 2.5 years later:
1st time waited for drama since filming / 1st time read translated novel
1st time feel cheated given 25% episode cut - Neflix please license complete
1st time understanding idol status changes viewer perception of unhealthy/toxic relationships, growth, etc. (Love For You good example where reviews/comments focus mostly on childhood rel. issues not dysfunction)

Half * off due to very rushed ending compared to novel that detailed 4 emotionally & professionally challenging years FL lived after returning home (& ML to lesser extent). If only watched drama, I would think FL pushover, based on last 3 episodes referencing 2 shallow years (only nod to pandemic ruining her business was sanitizer). Plus cut meeting his parents.

Finally, since never more relevant to any C drama watched to date: I've yet to become desensitized to censorship, which besides delaying release by 1-2 years vs K drama: allows extreme violence/crime, emotional and physical abuse, bare living subsistance etc. YET removes romantic/intimate scenses to point of G/G+ (Find YourSelf and You Are My Glory would not pass now). Plus not unform so wonder does one idividual do entire drama, teams etc.

Disclaimer: realize many modern drama viewers prefer no romantic relationship, or if exisits should show no intimary and/or passionate behavior - then don't watch - as hundreds of other choices so leave a few for us. Interesting how many shared being "uncomfortable" watching even with 1st time intimacy coordinator use.

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Heart wrenching. Shows how humans can be shining on the outside while they rot on the inside

Disclamer!!! I may spoil lot of the movie cz i liked it soo much.

I knew it was gonna be a sad ending and decided to watch it although i usually don't but damn i couldn't stop crying and begging for the bartender. The story has let us interpret a lot of things. The acting is quite clear about the intention and thoughts behind the character.

For me, I absolutely hated the novelist. You sensed your friend crumbling right before you but chose to ignore it. I know the friend loved him romantically and sold his body just cz he wanted to see someone he loves have a good life. It was his own selfish decision but that doesn't mean you can treat them like that. The person playing the bartender did a really good job with depicting depression. The way he was hoping to have someone by his side while people did show him comfort with words but not action. The way his life seemed shinning on the outside while he crumpled on the inside cz he chose to love someone more than himself😭 and that someone who never valued his sacrifices. Throughout the movie you can see him slowly losing and giving up on himself. You could see his breaking point when "I" told him that he was boring and him just exploding with the reality infront of "I". All he wanted was a simple uneventful life. All i hope is he didn't die and found someone who actually treasured him.

As for the novelist, selfish to the core. He knew his friend liked him romantically. Chose to leach on him. Then left him at his worst. Worse rubbed salt on his wounds. You can see he was insecure from the start when the girl told him how popular he was and also the scene where he comes back to the bar only to walk away. He does all that to his friend and then marries a girl he doesn't love enough. I felt the only reason he married her was to feel superior and feed his ego. You can see him calling her scary and saying she looks down on him etc showing his insecurity and the way he acts towards her shows his lack of interest in her... or he likes him not her but can't accept it.

As for the girl her character was comparatively simpler. More like an observer. She saw and knew everything but chose to keep quiet till the end. You can see how she stops midway when she says "i knew he sells his body but i didn't want u to know". You never get the ans for why. (Probably cz she knew they liked each other). She keeps saying she's jealous of them the whole time which i felt was an hint to her ex who seems similar to the novelist. So the reason she said yes to him and cz he finds her scary is cz she sees her ex in him.

The movie is more about how humans will chose something that benefits them over genuine care and concern. It hurts but it's good

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A Chaotic Ride I Somehow Couldn't Stop Watching

honestly, I wasn't even planning to watch My Husband in Law. After To the Moon and Back, which was recommended to me, I was having a really hard time starting a new drama. Nothing was clicking. I dropped a couple of dramas, tried a few from my PTW, and still couldn't find anything that grabbed me. So, with a little help from ChatGPT, I somehow landed here. It wasn't even on my PTW list. I read through the tags, gave it a try, and surprisingly, it hooked me from the very first scene. That chaotic wedding between Thien and Muey immediately made me curious about what kind of ride I had signed up for.

The first three or four episodes were probably the strongest hook for me. Thien doesn't want to marry Muey because he has spent years thinking of her as his little sister, largely because of his mother's influence. But because of family pressure, he ends up marrying her, while also trying to escape his ex and her gangster husband. Meanwhile, Muey has loved Thien since she was a teenager and doesn't really ask for much. More than anything, she just wants to spend some happy moments with the man she has loved for years. She tolerates A LOT from him, even though he can be excessively rude to her. Surprisingly, I didn't mind it as much as I expected because there was something entertaining about watching this completely one-sided situation slowly change. Thien keeps insisting that Muey is like a sister to him, while his own behaviour constantly contradicts that idea. He gets jealous of Kob several times, even before admitting to himself that he has feelings for Muey. His brain simply refuses to connect the dots.

Then came the hacking arc, and this was where things became much more complicated for me. Suddenly, Muey becomes a genius hacker and breaks into Thien's company, despite the drama giving us almost no indication beforehand that she had these kinds of skills. It honestly felt like, "We need another conflict, so let's make Muey a hacker." I didn't hate the storyline itself as much as I disliked how abruptly it appeared. There was no proper foundation for it, so it felt completely disconnected from the character we had been watching. This was also the point where Muey started feeling a little creepy and stalker-ish to me. The whole situation made me uncomfortable, and then somehow the story moved forward without giving that arc the proper closure I expected. Instead, everyone starts blaming Thien for treating Muey badly and for not loving her simply because she loves him. I could understand why Muey was hurt, but I couldn't completely get behind the way the drama handled the situation.

Then we move into the Dawei arc, and I had another problem because the previous conflict didn't feel properly resolved before the next major storyline started. Muey goes back to pursuing Thien, repeatedly telling him that she will make him fall in love with her and doing everything possible to win him over. Eventually, she succeeds, but once she finally has what she wanted, she becomes insecure. Instead of communicating properly, both of them start making decisions for each other. Muey basically pushes Thien away, and later becomes angry that he disappeared from her life, even though she was the one who asked for a divorce. Thien, meanwhile, decides what is best for her without actually talking to her. This was probably my biggest frustration with their relationship. They both kept making decisions based on assumptions instead of simply talking to each other.

I have seen reviews where people complain that Muey changes her mind too much, especially when Thien finally wants to be with her and she doesn't immediately accept him. But I actually understand her hesitation. The problem is that Thien never properly tells her how he feels. He is arrogant, emotionally repressed and terrible at communicating his feelings. He wants Muey to understand him and follow his lead, but he doesn't actually give her the reassurance she needs. His teasing and indirect behaviour might have worked during the early marriage phase, but by the Myanmar phase, Muey is already completely convinced that he doesn't love her and never will. At that point, teasing isn't enough. She needs reassurance, and Thien doesn't give it to her. Then, after discovering everything Muey has done for him, he unilaterally decides that he needs to leave her without properly discussing it with her. So honestly, I completely understood why she struggled to accept him later.

The noble-idiocy and pregnancy phase was actually enjoyable for me in one particular way. FINALLY, Thien had to work for it. After spending so much time watching Muey chase him, it was satisfying to see the roles reverse. We finally get to see him chase after her, beg her, openly show affection and actually try to prove that he loves her. That was a huge change from the man we saw earlier. I could have done without the kidney drama, though. I understand what the writers were trying to accomplish by showing that Thien would risk everything for Muey and that his feelings had completely changed, but I think they could have found a better and more meaningful way to show that. Still, it worked emotionally to some degree.

Unfortunately, there is one storyline I simply cannot overlook. Honestly, I was able to tolerate a lot of uncomfortable and borderline unethical things because I understood that this was a melodramatic lakorn and adjusted my expectations accordingly. But once the drama shows Thien getting Muey drunk so that he can have sex with her and she cannot later use it as a reason to divorce him, I was done. That was not something I could excuse simply because the story eventually gave them a happy ending. I couldn't really like the drama in the same way after that, and I couldn't take their romance seriously anymore. For me, there are certain lines a story can cross where the later romantic payoff doesn't erase what happened before.

That said, the actors themselves gave some really good performances. The acting is actually pretty good all around for a lakorn, and Mark and Mew especially are a big reason I didn't drop the drama. They weren't given particularly likable characters to play, yet their charisma shines through and makes the drama much more tolerable. Mark is so handsome and adorable in a non-cold way, even when Thien is acting like an ass. Mew is incredibly lovable even though Muey's character can be over-the-top and extremely self-sacrificing in the name of love. I also think they have good chemistry and some great acting moments together. I just wish they had been given more genuinely cute and fluffy scenes as a couple, and I definitely wanted better kisses.

I could understand the basic concept of their relationship because Thien had been conditioned to see Muey as a younger sister figure, while Muey had loved him for years. But the transition from that dynamic into a believable romantic relationship wasn't always convincing to me. The biggest problem wasn't really Muey's feelings. It was their inability to communicate those feelings properly.

One thing I really appreciated was that almost every character had a strong role in the story. Thien's mother was probably my favourite. She was hilarious and constantly made me laugh. Even when the main storyline became frustrating, her scenes often brought some much-needed entertainment. The supporting characters also weren't simply standing around waiting for the leads to finish their story. They had their own motivations, conflicts and relationships.

The supporting romances, however, felt like wasted potential to me. Why introduce these storylines if you're not going to properly develop them? There was enough runtime to give some of these characters more meaningful romantic journeys instead of throwing in random developments. I really didn't understand why we needed to spend so much time on Ms. Accountant's new occupation or why we needed the reveal involving the real Chet. I would much rather have seen more of the actual romantic journeys of the supporting couples, or not had those storylines at all. Yada and Pondech especially seemed much more interesting to me. I wanted to know more about their backgrounds, how their relationship started and what brought them together, instead of repeatedly watching difficult and violent scenes.

The abusive relationship between Pondech and his wife was particularly disturbing. He treated her horribly, almost like a rag doll, and he was genuinely vile. His hatred toward Thien adds another layer because Thien had previously slept with his wife without knowing she was married, and Pondech becomes determined to destroy him. He even comes close to ending Thien's life. The storyline was intense, but I still think the drama could have used its runtime much better.

One thing this drama definitely taught me is what to expect from a lakorn. This is only my third Thai lakorn, so I'm still figuring out the genre. I quickly learned that you can have a contract marriage, childhood unrequited love, gangster ex-husbands, company drama, international construction projects, hacking, pregnancy, kidney drama, murder attempts and several completely random plot developments all in the same story. And somehow, you're just expected to go along with it. Normally, I would probably be much more annoyed by that, but My Husband in Law was entertaining enough that I kept watching anyway.

I also really liked the cinematography. The Myanmar locations were beautiful, and the construction arc gave the drama a refreshing visual change from the usual office and domestic settings. The drama generally looked good, and the different locations helped keep the long runtime from feeling visually repetitive.

One thing I really loved about the drama was the poetry. There were quite a few poetic lines and expressions that caught my attention, and I honestly wished the translations had preserved more of that poetic feeling instead of giving us such direct, literal translations. I would have loved to understand those lines in a more poetic way, because I think a lot of the emotion and beauty gets lost when poetry is translated too literally.

This was definitely not a perfect drama for me. I had A LOT of problems with the writing, especially the lack of communication, abrupt plot developments, questionable decisions, the hacking storyline, the wasted potential in some of the supporting romances, and most importantly, the non-consensual sex scene. And yet, I still binge-watched it. I watched the first 11 episodes almost in one sitting. For a C-drama watcher, even 1.5-hour episodes are long, and sometimes even a one-hour K-drama can feel long to me. Yet somehow, My Husband in Law kept me entertained enough to continue.

The early marriage and Myanmar construction phases were easily my favourite parts. They had the perfect combination of romance, comedy, family dynamics and ridiculous situations. The Myanmar arc in particular had so many laugh-out-loud moments, and watching Muey use every cringe-worthy method possible to flirt with Thien was genuinely fun. Thien's reactions were priceless, especially because he was clearly affected by her even while refusing to admit it.

The later parts became much more draggy, and once the leads finally got together, the story lost some of the fun that originally kept me hooked. So despite all my complaints, I can't say I regret watching it. It was chaotic, frustrating, entertaining, sometimes uncomfortable and occasionally completely ridiculous. Maybe that's exactly what I needed after struggling to find my next drama after To the Moon and Back.

As my third lakorn, it definitely gave me a better idea of what I can expect from the genre. I'm still not sure My Husband in Law completely worked for me as a romance, especially because of some choices I simply couldn't overlook, but it certainly kept me watching. It was a messy, over-the-top and sometimes problematic ride that I somehow had far too much fun binge-watching.

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