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Promising storyline with some loopholes. Phenomenal supporting cast.
The supporting characters actually outshined the main characters here, and the actors who played them did a phenomenal job. You will HATE and be DISGUSTED with them, but there’s no denying the actors who brought them to life especially the actor who plays Nawin. Watch it through to the end, and you’ll know what I mean.This drama could have easily been a 10/10. The storyline was there with a fairly liked cast, but there was just so many inconsistent loopholes and things that just didn’t make sense that turned me off especially when it comes to Prae. She was such a big part of the story, but the way her character reacted to what happened to her is like the writers didn’t do their research to what psychologically happens to people who have gone through the things Prae has.
I honestly stuck through this, because I wanted to know what happens to the bad guys, and they delivered on that in the most satisfying way. Had they not, I would have felt like watching this drama was a complete waste of my time. Somewhere along the way, I couldn't be bothered with the main leads anymore. It was like watching a love story between 2 rocks. The male lead being dumb for a good majority of it. The female lead falling for him made zero sense to me. I found the second couple much more interesting and whose story arc should have been a bit longer.
Unfortunately, they saved every good thing about the drama for the big reveal in the end while not doing well executing the path along the way.
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Must Watch Series!
If you like revenge drama, with more intrique and dark past, you must see this series.When I first decided to watch, I didn't have any expectations, but in one night, I watched up to episode 6! Wow! Not expected at all.
The acting of the cast is very convincing and got me carried away in the story. As someone who plays two characters (as Kate & Prae), Mook Worranit Thawornwong can be as convincing as two different woman. A gentle Prae with a sad ending, and Kate with a stronger and more vengeful personality.
As each scene is watched, I can't wait to see if Kate can bring down the powerful and rampant Akharaphaisansakul family. Vee himself still acts like two double agents. So which side is he on? Waiting for the last two episodes next week!
ETA. It's worth to see!
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WARNING: filled with stomach-churning sexual crime scenes/violence
WARNING: I haven't seen anyone else say this but I will... you may want to stay away from this one if watching sexual crimes are something you can't stomach. I don't trigger easily but this lakorn takes rape scenes, violence, and even things that happen to children to an extreme (shows/insinuates/what you hear... it's a LOT!) ... this was a super super difficult watch and I would not have watched if I had been warned about certain scenes in this.Acting was great, but this lakorn is not something I can recommend due to the above. My stomach hurt after finishing this lakorn.
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Straight up twelve episode crime drama.
Straight up twelve-episode crime drama. Fleshing out of the story is minimal. Jarring at times. It is unusual in that a Thai drama deals with this kind of content, in this way so directly. It reminds me of other countries' dramas. This is more a violent & graphic Thai after school special on 'you do the crime', and you get punished no matter who you are. In that it is needed.Viewers have asked for well-defined lines of criminal and romantic intent. Defining rape & murder, as a crime in this context is a service. Entitlement of the rich and powerful, not a defense. Revenge, not justification. The story is good, a little short, and the victim dialogue, is disappointing. But, the final outcome isn't a head shaving and a trip to the temple. In that, it could have been a turning point in the industry. But, it's a basic crime drama, with no frills.
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The best part of this story, the ending. I won't say more to avoid spoilers.
==> Highlights:
== We're leagues away from Lakorns revenge stories with redemption arcs or the intervention of karma. Here the more the episodes progress, the darker it is and the more we want thunder to fall on the Akharaphaisansakul and reduce them to ashes. It really shows the rotten side of money, power and the secrets behind the alcoves.
== The characters, except maybe Kate and Prae, are really well written. Their actions are in keeping with their personalities and there is no attempt to polish them to fit into a box of acceptability. It's raw and it's easy to dislike them.
== The supporting actors are amazing. I salute in particular Foei Patara and Oat Voravudh who are totally inhabited. If you have seen them in other roles, the contrast with their performance here is striking.
== The ML's behaviour will make you seethe with rage. Is he an idiot, a conscienceless person or an extremely docile servant? You would have liked him to be more consistent, to be more proactive. The last episode didn't reconcile me with him but I got the writer's purpose.
== It is frightening to discover the weight of the media and the importance of image in Thailand in the business world.
== This drama under its violent side evokes without concession many social issues such as patriarchy, corruption, misogyny with an unfortunately realistic outcome. The way in which the struggle between nepotism and meritocracy within a family is presented is also interesting to witness.
==> Points I enjoyed less
== Sometimes I wish some lakorns would shorten their episodes, here I would have liked 1 or 2 more episodes to avoid the rush in the narration as well as to give a little more weight to Prae's character.
== Kate's revenge plan was promising but weak in it execution. She tried to weave a big picture but didn't take all the variables into account and I didn't buy the quick trust she placed in Vee. I wish she had lived up to Nawin in terms of schemes and intelligence.
== As it was their love for Prae that pushed them to work together for this revenge, we could have really just shown this common interest that the beginnings of a romance. Fortunately the script doesn't linger for long. You have to watch until the end credits to realise that this part of the story isn't an open ending.
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Be Prepared
So I have only gotten to episode four now, and I have to say that this show is a masterpiece. At times it reminds me of K2 and Healer, but this show is a whole lot darker than either of them, and you can see it when you watch. The Revenger has a lot of triggers in it, and it brings into focus the Thia culture where men are seen as more vital than females in business and even in the home life.I can admit that, while there are some issues with the show, I won't put in this review because I hate spoilers unless I can avoid them. However, at times you will be pulling out your hair wondering, "What the hell is wrong with you!" or even "Who side are you on."
The Revenge is something that will have you on the edge of your seats and also, at the same time, go, "What did I just watch." This is still a show that I would recommend watching.
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pretty average
This is just a crime drama—nothing super special about it. The main characters are fine, but not as compelling as literally any of the side characters.The main couple is underdeveloped but we’re supposed to cheer for the ending; if you don’t develop it, I don’t necessarily see a point in forcing it at all. The implied side couple with maybe 5 minutes of screen time together are better than the two main characters’ relationship.
Additionally, big scheme-y plot reveals happen in the final episode, and it would have been way more interesting had they happened in the series. Having it all revealed at the end felt lazy, and I honestly didn’t know where the main character stood on the main issue for the whole series.
This is also very heavy in content, and very graphic at times, so be sure to heed the tags when deciding to watch.
Ssing Harit, Natherine, and Victor Chatchawit were particularly good in this. I think everyone had a good performance, but the side characters were definitely a little more compelling. Probably due to the main character standing for nothing till about the last three episodes.
Overall, it was a fine show. I liked it—watched it for Ssing Harit, stayed to see how the mess would turn out. It’s not a must-see or anything, but if you’re bored and like crime dramas, it could be for you.
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Foi Justo
Atenção: Se você é menor de 18 anos e tem estomago fraco é melhor não assistir esse titulo!Foi desafiador assistir ate o ultimo episodio.
E no Fim o foi necessário estomago para ficar ate o pós credito que reserva segundos de uma surpresa feliz.
Estou para escrever minha impressão sobre esse The Revenge faz tempo, mas sempre que inicio a escrita, não acho que esta altura dessa obra prima de crime, justiça e vingança. São 12 episódios de pura adrenalina, ação, terror e suspense, e se para para analisar é a arte copiando a vida real com todo requinte de crueldade e loucura possível.
Toda historia, foi muito bem contada e as mudanças de cenário bem diferentes de outros lakorn que vi.
Tenho que parabenizara ao ao elenco que se prestou a fazer os papeis tanto de vitima, mocinho e malvados com todo os detalhes possíveis, não tem como por defeito.
Não vou dar spoiler mas acredito que tudo que ocorreu e a forma como foi desvendado, foi ótimo e surpreendente ate para quem estava assistindo.
Mais uma vez acho que meu texto não esta digno da obra, mas dessa vez vou enviar, porque "melhor feito, que perfeito".
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