? Good Acting & Chemistry, But Weak Editing
I finally watched Payback, including the uncut version, and honestly I have mixed feelings about it.
Toptap Jarukit as Jay and Min Thanakorn as Sun were the main reason I stayed invested. I liked their chemistry, and there were moments where I really wanted to see more of their relationship develop. ❤️🔥
The overall revenge/entertainment-industry storyline is interesting, and the drama has enough happening to keep you watching. I was genuinely curious about how the story would unfold.
But my biggest problem was the editing and the way the story was developed.
I specifically watched the uncut version because I hoped the additional scenes would make everything feel more complete. Unfortunately, even the uncut version still left me feeling that something was missing. Some parts moved too quickly, while other moments needed more explanation and development.
I also wanted more depth for Sun and Jay. Their chemistry was there, but I felt the drama could have given them more time to develop emotionally and allowed viewers to become more attached to them.
The acting was good, and I enjoyed watching both Toptap and Min. I just felt that the material and the actors had more potential than what the final editing and pacing allowed them to show.
So I don't regret watching Payback, but I finished it thinking:
“This could have been SO much better with better editing, pacing and character development.”
❤️ Leads: Toptap Jarukit (Jay) & Min Thanakorn (Sun)
❤️🔥 Chemistry: Good
📖 Story: Interesting concept
🎭 Acting: Good
✂️ Editing: Needed improvement
💞 Relationship development: Wanted more
🎬 Uncut version: Better, but still felt incomplete
Overall: 7.5/10
Not a drama I regret watching, but definitely one where I kept thinking: “This could have been so much better with better editing and more development.”
Toptap Jarukit as Jay and Min Thanakorn as Sun were the main reason I stayed invested. I liked their chemistry, and there were moments where I really wanted to see more of their relationship develop. ❤️🔥
The overall revenge/entertainment-industry storyline is interesting, and the drama has enough happening to keep you watching. I was genuinely curious about how the story would unfold.
But my biggest problem was the editing and the way the story was developed.
I specifically watched the uncut version because I hoped the additional scenes would make everything feel more complete. Unfortunately, even the uncut version still left me feeling that something was missing. Some parts moved too quickly, while other moments needed more explanation and development.
I also wanted more depth for Sun and Jay. Their chemistry was there, but I felt the drama could have given them more time to develop emotionally and allowed viewers to become more attached to them.
The acting was good, and I enjoyed watching both Toptap and Min. I just felt that the material and the actors had more potential than what the final editing and pacing allowed them to show.
So I don't regret watching Payback, but I finished it thinking:
“This could have been SO much better with better editing, pacing and character development.”
❤️ Leads: Toptap Jarukit (Jay) & Min Thanakorn (Sun)
❤️🔥 Chemistry: Good
📖 Story: Interesting concept
🎭 Acting: Good
✂️ Editing: Needed improvement
💞 Relationship development: Wanted more
🎬 Uncut version: Better, but still felt incomplete
Overall: 7.5/10
Not a drama I regret watching, but definitely one where I kept thinking: “This could have been so much better with better editing and more development.”
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