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Not A Comedy. BUT, one of the most beautiful shows I've ever watched
I cried every. single. episode. from start to finish.
Spoilers Ahead.
Honestly, I was hesitant to watch this show at first and almost didn't, but oh am I grateful I did. Firstly, I was fully expecting this to be a romantic comedy, I had full faith in Perth, Santa, and Dome that this was going to be a funny little show that had "light angst with a happy ending." Safe to say, I should've known better when I saw it was airing on a Saturday and not a Sunday. Conversely, I also didn't have much faith in GMMTV to pull of a show with a plot such as this one with the right attitude, and fully expected them absolutely bomb it. HOWEVER, I was so incredibly wrong. The show touches upon many different mental health issues and delves into some very deep topics such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, su!c!dal ideation, and emotionally immature parents. And as someone who relates to more than one of the aforementioned, the show became a comfort to watch and served as a mirror to my own life, but also as a hope for the future.
For me, the most special part of any show is seeing and analyzing the evolution of the characters, and frankly, Love You Teacher has some of the most nuanced and multi-dimensional characters I have ever seen in a Thai drama. Moreover, the acting was impeccable. I truly must commend Perth and Santa for pulling off such emotional scenes. Specifically, the scene in episode 6 where Pobmek breaks down in Solar's arms after rewatching a clip of him playing the guitar, Solar/Sun's panic attack in episode 8, and like literally every other scene was delivered such such raw emotion that transcended the screen. Every scene had a purpose, every line meant something, and every episode got me feeling every single emotion. I also adored the addition of the scenes from when they were in university, as I feel like it not only gave the audience an explanation for how the foundation of this beautiful relationship was built, but it also gave the characters a whole other level of nuance and depth.
Finally, I want to say that while this show means so much to me, it definitely is not for everyone. The heavy themes and topics can be sensitive to some, while others might not fully understand it. This show came at a very hard point in my life and genuinely gave me the light of hope in an otherwise dark and desolate place. But regardless, from the acting, the plot, the cinematography, costuming, set design, and writing, this show is one of the most beautiful pieces of media I have ever seen in y life.
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