A great memory with a scent of frangipani

The story is really interesting, it was so sweet, so beautiful and so emotional. Even though I might try to find some loopholes or negative things..I'm blind lol because that was so perfectly done. The slow paced was not that slow paced to me, it's like following them with each scenes and get along with what they want to convey. I was invested in this serie and these characters. I really appreciated to wait each week to watch a new episode but I feel like I was waiting for so long lol
I feel like we have not only the romance part but also, the mystery and other interesting subjects that have brought up in this and that's why, it's worth to watch it.

I also really liked the colors / lightening, the props, the atmosphere of the serie. It has a really beautiful cinematography, so pleasing to watch. Even when I'm taking screenshot, it's like a painting (I'm a bit exagerating but still, I'm impressed by the quality of the scenes and the landscape). Nice clothes as well and they did a great job to convince us, we have travel time back in the 1920s! Even the editing part was nice as well.

Characters are so well written, even the female characters (especially Ueung Phueng, Fong Kaew and Mei) and I even liked the side characters. It's a breath of fresh air and I'm so proud that they didn't forget or left them out but the three outshine too in my opinion.

Every actors have brought their characters alive, they really did an excellent job to portray their role!
I'm also impressed by the main leads played by Nonkul and Bright, it's their first BL and I must say, they nailed it, that's unbelievable but it says it all that they are indeed such amazing actors. I love how they were so dedicated to their characters.

Lastly, I want to mention the original soundstracks and even the instrumental, really, really beautiful to listen and I even felt so nostalgic about it. It also match the scenes very well.

To me, this is seriously the best serie of this year but looking back, it might be also a hit if it was released a few years ago. Even time flies, it's still the best or atleast one of the best that I've watched).

I want to thank everyone who was behind this project (Director, production team, actors..) because this is one of my greatest memory.

Leia Mais

An intriguing and beautiful story

It seems too short for 6 episodes and my only complain is, it has indeed some plotholes but maybe I'm a bit a nitpicky person. It would be better if the episodes were a bit longer or maybe to make another special episode. However, I feel at the same time, 6 episodes were perfect for the storytelling.

I was hooked since the first episode, I didn't even know the actors nor the production so it was a big surprise and a good one.

The concept was really interesting and I must say, they succeeded to make us want to watch each episodes without feeling annoying or bothered. I really like the interaction between the two characters (they are rookies, except Beck although he had some few guest roles and they already did a really nice job to interpret their characters / roles), the cinematography, the vibe and maybe another complain is that sometimes I was a bit confused with the choice of the background (music/instrumental) of some scenes but looking back, it's not really a big deal, just a small detail.

I was gradually captivated in the development of the story and its characters. I had to admit, I was a bit dumfounded by episode 5 but I won't give big spoilers. However, after that, I mainly think it's not a big deal, maybe because the actor isn't that "old" and he really did a good job that I didn't even find a difference. In addition, it's still a serie / a fiction and I'm glad I was open-minded to watch it and I don't regret it.

So yes, I won't mind a rewatch (I already rewatched it lmao) because it's a gem.

For sure, I'm looking forward to Parky and Beck's next projects and also P' Can. Hope to see good productions from Studio Say-yes in the future!

Leia Mais

A memory for the dead, a price for others

It's an interesting concept, a studio in which the owner has to take photos of the dead.

The first episode was really good and captivating, the others were also good and very emotional. But then, I felt somehow, it was a decent watch although the plot was still on-going and interesting. maybe I thought it could be enough to have only 12 episodes and not 16 in total but nevermind. I also think, although I liked the romance between the main leads, I would prefer they stayed friends because somehow, I felt more a friendship dynamic, I don't know but it's just a detail.
It's not really a spoiler but after finishing, I thought it was a bit illogical however, I still overall, appreciate the serie. However, I won't have the urge to binge watching it.

The production did a really good job in my opinion but wish the ghost were a bit more scarier (lol) and the acting was also good and for some others, impressived, they made me feel emotional.

And I really appreciate all the OST, it's emotional and beautiful to listen!

Leia Mais

An intense ride

At first, I was disappointed only with the settings at school (because with the cast I expected something mature) but nevermind, they pulled it off well. This is not what I mainly want to talk about.

So I give a chance, and I don't absolute reget it at all! I love how they developed the story, it was well-written, really interesting and captivated from the begining to the end. Although, I won't recommend to everyone because it deals with heavy issues and there's also a depiction of violence as well.

However, they brought the right amount of the thriller, horror and mystery genres. It was also emotional and heartbreaking.

The actors were really good, they gave such great performances and the music gives me goosebumps.

I don't know if I will watch it again because it was dark and heavy but it was so good that I've binge-watching the episode in two days for each part. The only problem that I have is, when I've watched on VIU, they cut it into 4 parts each episodes so I think it broke a bit the atmosphere but in another hand, it let me breath for a second lol

Lastly, I want to say that Shadow becomes one of my favorite serie of this year!!

Leia Mais

An emotional ride

For me, Home school was an interesting journey to follow, I didn't expected so high when it came out and I just tag along with it. Even though, I have to admit, I have some disappointments in terms of plot and even for development characters like, to me it seems there was a small group of main characters and the others seems to be side characters which was a pity because, I think, all the characters were interested and should have more screen time.

But anyway, I liked all the episodes and some more than others because it was so intense and thrilling. I think, it was a great idea to include the actor Gun Attaphan to play as Run, the student of former Gen and I feel like it was complete with him.

I also want to mention, the senior actors (Masters and parents) did a really good job, their presence was a must to this serie, to have this balance between students and them.

I feel like, even though it wasn't that much dark, they managed to give some important messages for each episodes and I appreciate that. But I understand that, Home School is still a serie maybe for teenagers but at the same time, it could be complicated and it should be seen by older people, especially adults and parents. I could sense and not surprised when they give us this kind of direction.

It was an emotional ride and it's typically this kind of GMMTV serie that I love.

Leia Mais

Still enchanted by the midnight museum

I'm glad I decided to watch it after some eps were released but not really when I've binge watched and wanted to know what is going to happen in the next ep.
I'm interested in bizarre, creepy, dark theme and supernatural things so that was perfect. I was hooked by the first episode and made me want to watch the next ep.

I really like the pace, each epswere like a layer of interesting things, it's not the usual dramas that I watch and it's like "unique" even though, I may find some references or some similar things but in thai cinema, it's a bit new and in particularly from GMMTV. So that's why it was worth it (or maybe, I forgot some serie or dramas or I didn't watch it).

I want to thanks the crew, staffs who have worked on this serie and of course, the cast! Actors were all great and I feel like it was a challenge to them to play these kind of characters. I feel like thanks to this project, they did improve their acting skills, like leveling up or something. It's really nice to see something new, something challenging.

But sometimes I feel like I'm dumb or I didn't really understand some parts or it's just me lol (maybe I had to check the whole serie again haha)

So I finished Midnight museum, but I wish it have more eps or a second even though we have to consider the investment behind this project.

Leia Mais

A touching and hearfelt story

As I'm writing, I've just rewatched the last two episodes and my feelings are the same as before, I loved it!

I have to admit, at first and in particular, when I've started the first episode, I was quite confused and skeptical by the story but then, without knowing it, I was little by little drowned and somehow addicted / attracted by the story and its characters. It was indeed ordinary yet it was very engaging, the urge of knowing what's going to happen next between them, their decisions, their choices, and most importantly, their feelings, that was gripping.

I feel like and I also have been noticing that Taiwanese are quite the best to make us relate some things, to throw some plot that would be heartwrenching but also heartwarming and this is not an exception!! This is why, "Unknown" is one of my favorite.

In addition, the acting was top-notch, I really feel every emotions (yeah I might exaggerate) but that's still true, I felt it, they were really convincing and of course I would mention the main leads, Wei Qian and Xiao Yuan. By the way, I feel like, since it seems the serie mostly focused on these two, sometimes I forgot the side characters and even their sister, Xiao Bao / Lili lol

Lastly, OST are so great to listen and easily on repeat. Taiwan is also the best in this part, when it comes to release such a beautiful, heartfelt and touching song which suits the serie, it's quickly a banger.

Leia Mais

More than a fun adventure

At first, when I've heard this serie, I didn't expected anything and I thought it could be a funny romantic drama and I wanted to discover the cast since I only know some names (the two main leads, Blue and Belle and by the way they are cute together) but haven't watched their series except for Man TrIsanu with Step By Step and 6ixty 9ine the series. I could feel it was cringy and strange but I still wanted to give it a try like, why not? Let's watch something fun.

I was partially wrong because I didn't thought I would really like it so much, it was entertaining to watch (maybe because at that time I wasn't feeling down so it cheered me up with their sillyness LOL)
I binge-watched the 4 episodes but I thought, the last two episodes have some small moments or scenes that felt a bit too long or it's me but overall, I love the pace, the acting was good, the storytelling, it was not only funny but also interesting to watch! It has some mystery, thriller vibes as well.

And the soundtracks are really good, groovy and chill to listen especially Beyond the Wall, my favorite!

Ok so, Ready, set, love is a really nice short dystopian drama and I wouldn't mind if they plan to make a sequel

Leia Mais

A moving and healing journey

"Powerless isn't a shameful thing"

This drama has everything I want (in general) and it has also a magical element or a charm of its own that impressed me until the end. This is in my opinion one of the best (taiwanese) dramas I have ever watched. It made me laugh but at the same time, shed some tears. I love this kind of slice-of-life drama that also include life lessons.

Now, I really love the development of the story, it was really nice to watch every episodes and to discover with our male lead, Pu Yiyong (and his two friends, they are so precious) the mystery and the cases.
I was overwhelmed / shattered by his story but also with other stories (subplot but important for the main story) and all characters but mainly Pu Yiyong is an endearing character and even a relatable one! I admit, at first, I was a bit skeptical about his character but then, later after each episodes, I appreciate him. What I really like is also the calligraphy and the quotes. It makes me want to practice again my calligraphy! The CGI is also really good.

The actors did a really good job, they were all convincing and brought characters alive. I haven't seen anyone till I stumbled upon this drama (or maybe two actors who give me familiar impression / feels, like I saw them somewhere but I don't know where exactly lol I referred to hen Chuying and the baker guy).

With an interesting story with a good CGI and a really good acting from everyone (main characters and side characters), it makes this drama kind of outstanding; I may exaggerated but I don't even know what's the minor issues, because I really enjoy it. I'm not influenced by other's words but it's true, thanks to them I wanted to watch it and I agree and I understand now why the majority love it.

Leia Mais

A lovely and healthy youthful (love story) serie

It's crazy and surprising that, at first I wanted to skip it because of High school setting but one month later and thanks to some M/Vs (You've got my back) and some snippets, I ended up watching it and didn't regret it at all. Honestly, I would like to rewatch it for some particular scenes or to just take some good times when I'm feeling down.

I was hooked with the first ep and the first song "Want to Sing loudly" kept me to watch the rest and to root for the main couple. The scene were the band begun to sing their first song and Tinn was watching and controlling his facial expressions was hilarious!

The story is quite simple and somehow a dejavu but I think it executed well and I appreciate the development of it.
But I would say, sometimes it's not as cliche as I thought because in some scenes, I had some expectations but then it turns out a bit different so it was nice! Without spoiling, I remember one scene, they were together and I think everyone was waiting for what happen next and I thought I already know the answer but when we finally had the answer, I was dumbfounded lol

As it was maybe more targeted to a young audience but as I watched this, it makes me want to go back in my 17 years old again (I'm in my mid-twenties) and to enjoy my younger self with a club of music even though I can't play any instrument. But I used to dream to play drums and I still want to try but in reality, I don't have rythm so..haha

So apart the main couple who has a really nice chemistry and I really loved Tinn's character, I also loved their friendship and the parents. It was so heartwarming and adorable. It melts my heart!! These people created a great and a healthy environment to help on the growing/development of characters. I especially want to mention on parents and it affects their kids so it was important that in the drama they have shown these affections and behaviors.

It's kind of a breath of fresh air, sometimes I laughed so bad, sometimes, I wanted to protect them, to hugged them like they were my younger brothers/sons haha and be endeared in front of Gun and his mom and other things omg
I also giggled and blushed because of them (Tinn and Gun), I really felt this pure young love.
With the music, it adds to the serie some magic feels and it doesn't feel awkward, it's beautiful and it does make sense with the context / situation. I still listen to some OST, it makes me smile and makes my day!

I would like to mention that these young actors did a great job, they brought these characters alive, it was convincing and we get easily attached to them. I only know Ford Arun but as a singer (the first time, it was an OST for The shipper and omg what a voice!) and then, I discovered him as Por a high school student and a nice friend was super adorable, he was so cute.

So, to wrap it up, My School president may not for everyone but it could help to forget how stressful life is or to help to forget for a while our own personal problems and I'll keep it as a nice and heartwarming drama!

Leia Mais

A short and a fast translation but cute

Sorry, the headline might be weird, I don't know what to write lol

Actually, I wanted to rated 8.5 because I really loved this serie because it was too cute and didn't think much about it, it's like a light fluffly love story. But looking back, I give it 7.5 because I feel like some interesting points were not enough developping. I wish they could explain / show more of Yang Yanfeng's background story since he's the main lead and I also wish he could speak a bit more mandarin chinese because this is one of the element they wanted to high light. I also wanted they could insert some scenes where he's teaching to Phumjai some other words and maybe some misunderstandings with the language barrier could be interesting and funny.

It's true that I was also annoyed by the other main lead, Phumjai being childish (especially the fanboying too hard part but it's kind of relatable and true..) but then he has a character development so I changed my mind and found him cute and I was a little impressed by the fact he's not lazy or something but he gives his heart when he's doing something.

The support characters were funny and nice. The brother of Phumjai, Phojai was kind of annoying but maybe we have to put in his shoes. As the older brother, this is his way to show some concern for Phumjai and so on. As lover, it's a different story and I'm a bit disappointed they kind of brush it off the real concern of their story ( Phorjai and Tag).

Nonetheless, it was a lovely and a heartwarming journey to follow them, especially the two main leads, they have a really nice chemistry.

I feel like, we don't have to expect much, it's an easy watch for this short serie, it will bring a smile to your face!

Leia Mais

Actors as "chefs" for 2 days

Honestly, it's a bit hard to write a review for a TV show because the feel isn't the same as when we are watching a drama. But here we are, just sharing my impressions!

I know all of them as actors and have watched their dramas but it was a new side of them being in a tv show (for me) and in addition it's about running a restaurant in another asian country.

As I love food, I was quickly interested and at the end, it was very cute and entertaining to see those 6 actors dealing with how to make some dishes and to learn some other things related to customers service.

They did really well and I enjoyed every episodes. It was indeed short but I think it was enough to show some "new" concept. I also love their dynamic, they were determined and hard-working, most importantly, they learnt about teamwork, they have the teamwork vibe.

It's just that, it's a pity they didn't include male customers to have this diversity . Now who to blame? Because I'm sure, there's also some fanboys who are interested in tasting some of their idol's cooking.

Other than that, it looks delicious and I was already familiar with it because I've already eaten those dishes but for people who want to try Thai food, I also recommend it, especially the Chicken rice and for the desert, Bua loy although I also have another recommendation, it's Sam mit / ruam mit (3 colors) and my fav of all the time Khanom Chan with pandan flavor.

So yes, it was short but it was lovely and nice, it could cheer you up.

Leia Mais

Can I be the one in your heart?

This is purely my own feelings so my own opinion and this is my first thai survival show I've ever watched.
I would say, it's not perfect (what I mean is, wish they included one or two more judges instead of 3) but it's still a tv show and I enjoy it. But I wish I didn't know those 5 finalists before watching this, it could bring other feels lol

However, I feel like some were more favored than others, maybe it happened for every tv show, I don't know.

But thanks to this program, I've discovered such talented persons. As I said in my comment section I would be sad for some people that I've rooted for even though I already knew the end but glad that some people made it in their own way.

It was so endearing to see all of them, the passion they have, their efforts, their perseverance and they also brought some great performances!

It's a bit of irony but even though they were youngers then me except some were my age at that time, I also learnt from them about not giving up and no matter what happens, don't stop improving ourselve.

Leia Mais

A Heartwarming drama

So I watched the online version that has 40 eps unlike the 46 here

Well, I don't know how to start but in my opinion, it was one of the best chinese dramas I have ever watched. It was so relatable and realistic by the development of the story. What I also really appreciated was, they include other characters stories such as Li Jianjian's friends, especially her bestfriends.

It's true that I was so endeared when the three main characters (Li Jianjian, Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu) , were young and I was litterally binge watching those eps bt then, when they were adults, the feels were not the same but I was still attached / endeared by them. At first, I was touched/moved by one character and it was Ziqiu. Each scene, my eyes teared up when he appeared. I must applaud the child actor who delivered really well his expressions, and the teenager one / the adult one playde by Zhang Xinchen was a realy good actor. Whenever I saw him on screen (but it was mostly at the begining), he made me cry. I really like his character, I wanted to comfort him so bad.
And then, when they came to the story of Lingxiao, I also wanted to comfort him and I hated his mother but I think, it's a pity that in asian countries, they didn't give some professionnal helps (to see a psy) because I know, it was so hard for her since at that time, she lost her daughter. I feel like on one hand I hated her for her behaviour and she hurts her own son, Lingxiao, she litterally destroyed her family, impacted them, especially Lingxiao but on another hand, I feel like I pity her because they didn't help her (I mean to help her healing when she lost her daughter). But the actress was excellent.
I really loved Ziqiu's mother and when I wanted to hate her because she abandoned her son, I didn't hate her when I knew the truth and I'm glad for the ending she got. She's indeed a beautiful person.
Of course, I was jealous of Li Jianjian's relationship with those two haha but seriously, I really loved their dynamics and I don't know why, there was a moment, I wanted her to end with Ziqiu because, even though I knew it was only siblings energy but when they were adults, they were looking good together. But maybe, these two actors would collaborate again later, maybe because I'm sure, the chemi will be there!
I think, The spotlight goes to the dad of Li Jianjian, what a humble man! I really appreciated his character as a father (i think, the best father here) who was here for them.

I don't know what to add but each characters were interesting and relatable (well not everyone but some yes) but anyway, all the actors brought alive these characters. Go ahead teaches us some life lessons, how to be a parent, how to love each other as family (and sometime even when they are not blood releated) and friends and also, how to overcome obstacles in life. It's also true when, we grow up, we migt be not as close as before. It was so real, I felt that.

For the romance part, I honestly wasn't so surprised since I knew at the beginning with some details and differences.

As an Asian, I really relate to them and for me, Go ahead is one of the best slice of life drama and it has now a special place in my heart.

In addition, all the OST bring some magical feelings (well not magic but it brings something to the heart and to complete the drama), Beautiful soundtracks to listen, mostly before sleeping, when it rains or at night. It somehow, comfort us.

Leia Mais

Emotional and thrilling story

Deep down in my heart, it's a 10/10 but because of some details and some parts which are making me roll my eyes and it also got in my nerves, it's a 9,5 but still a great serie. Worth the watch and I personally love everything they managed to show us such as the cultural references and some investigations (people didn't really like actions scenes but I love it). It was not boring for me, it was entertaining from the beginning to the end. But also the romance between the two main leads.

As I'm a Buddhist (yeah I know I don't like to share about religion and on) but I would say, I can relate to it more and I'm enjoying so much with the belief, the past life and the legend of Naga and Garuda.

The production of this show sets the bar high, it has some really beautiful scenes but I didn't really like the pixels and I didn't mean to see everything, it just that if they have to pixelize then, they could use another angle and it still could turn well!
I was a bit annoyed, mainly because some scenes were interesting but they cut it quickly (then maybe it's an editing problem).

But overall, I really appreciate this show and it's the rare one I watched several times lol
Thanks to this, I really love the acting of Billy Patchanon and also Heng Asavarid (he's a great villain, I love to hate him so much as Doctor Chalothorn!! Really he was the high light of this show, he was annoying yet entertaining and got me goosebumps).
I also like the rest of the actors / characters but for me Dr Chalothorn is the high light lol

The final episode was great but at the same it has flaws and there's a part in which I felt it was recap or a fanmade video so I mean, It was not that necessary, they could use this time to add some extra interesting scenes to develop the story (but I would say I didn't mind it but it just, it took "more" time than I thought. )

Lastly, I love that intro song and the rest are cute and nice to listen.

I would rewatch it despite some flaws but I want to say it's still a pefect serie since I really enjoy it.

Leia Mais