TammyLBailey
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Addictive Hot, Unsatisfying Mess with Irredeemable ML
Summary:1. An irredeemable ML
2. Too much skinship between ML and SFL. I lost count of the, “Ohhh, no he didn’t,” moments. Seriously!
3. Happy Ending (although the ML didn't deserve one) is only 15 min out of 16 hours of reading/viewing
4. Wavering and confusing (but gorgeous I know) SML. He should have stuck with FL. I would have rated this much higher.
5. They went all Edward Scissorhands and cut scenes that created a hot, chaotic, disappointing mess
6. Series is like an old wooden roller coaster ride..in the end, it will leave you dizzy with a massive headache...
I just want to say that I REALLY hate giving bad reviews. It breaks my heart to leave one for Praomook. Maybe because I'm coming off the drama high of Tra Barb See Chompoo, a series that had almost the perfect formula for a revenge to love troupe. To say I was disappointed with this one is an understatement. I wanted to love Praomook because of Pon and Bua; HOWEVER, the first golden rule in romance writing is to NEVER make the ML's character irredeemable. The second golden rule is to NEVER show more skinship between the ML and SFL. The series managed to break both rules in one agonizing, infuriating, and disastrous fell swoop.
I do think because of the slicing to get this from 22 to 15 episodes, the show skimmed over fleeting signs of some good qualities in Lan. Also, Mook was a little too aggressive and unbending in the beginning. I kept wondering when someone was going to break to begin the healing to come to the inevitable happy ending. Unfortunately, the disappointing happy ending only happened with 15 minutes left in the 16 hour series. . Toward the end, I believed it was too late to save this relationship. I sort of hoped to see Mook (who matured in the end) ride away and maybe meet up with a Thai Idol, fall in love, and have two adorable kids with a cutaway of Lan languishing on a beach somewhere reflecting on what he did wrong.
Side Note: I've actually read forums where they were rooting for Lan's BIL (played by Ta Warit Tipgomut) to succeed in his mission against Lan. I've never seen a ML's character become so disliked before. Honestly, I just want Ta Warit to star as a ML in something like My Secret Bride. REALLY love him.
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This was a struggle to watch...
Despite all the rave reviews, I REALLY struggled to watch this drama. The meet cute of love at first sight is not my favorite trope, but it can be good if done right (DOTS, Strong Woman, Go Go Squid. Etc…). Here it seemed unreasonable and forced.I was not fond of the FL either. I just would have liked to have seen the ML paired with someone who could have matched his intensity, at least a little bit. I think Leo Wu’s infatuated stare works best with FLs with a little more energy and reciprocation.
Let’s face it, with his longing looks, Leo Wu could make a tree fall in love with him. I might have preferred a tree opposite him in this. At least it wouldn’t have kept dodging him every time he tried to get close. I just felt the ML was dragging the FL through most of the scenes.
The slow pace is also an issue for me. While I do appreciate these types of dramas, and I do like them sometimes, I have to be in the right mood and patience to watch them.
I do think if you're looking for something that is very low angst, a lot of eating, sleeping and minimal dialogue or Hallmark Channel-isk (skin deep love vs bone deep love), then you might really like this.
For the record, because of the hype, I tried to watch this several times, but after numerous attempts, I had to let it go. Summed up: This series is like hating tomatoes (LAFS trope, FL, slow pacing), knowing you hate tomatoes, but having everyone tell you to just try it, you’re going to love it, but in the end, you not only still hate tomatoes, you’re mad.
2 Stars. 1 for Effort. 1 for Leo Wu.
Note: The above review is based solely on my opinion which I feel is important to express. It is not meant to offend anyone who is infatuated with this series.
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Awestruck and Spellbound
So, I've been left awestruck and spellbound by this series. My eyelashes are still damp while writing this.This has to be one of the fastest paced dramas I've watched in a long time. The episodes just roll one on top of the other, so you're binge watching this at 3 am.
The chemistry has the perfect fire from episode 1 to episode 39. There is no misunderstanding or insane second m/f leads. There are so many interesting side characters, especially Jin Niang Zi. Good gracious. She was so fun to watch as she set up one of the most dynamic scenes in the series. Loved her!
I'm still reeling from the beauty of this drama, the leads, the story, and the music.
The OST, which I sometimes overlook, is exceptional.
The one quote I will always remember, besides the hauntingly beautiful dialog between the leads is this one:
"Peace is hard to earn in the world." And so it is.
Highly recommend. 10/10
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Surprisingly Good
I wasn't sure about watching another version of this series since I wasn't a big fan of the FL in the Chinese Version. She was a bit harsh and rough around the edges, so much so, I kept wondering how the ML fell in love with her. I ended up dropping it.I'm glad I didn't let my negative experience with that version keep me from watching this version. I LOVE the FL here who much more vulnerable and is softer around the edges. She also explains her insecurities a lot better....something that was missing with the other version.
I'm looking forward to see how the loves grows between the leads. I would recommend.
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Beware… You will become Obsessed
Make no mistake, this series will suck you in and leave you breathless, even before you knew what happened.I LOVED the beginning of this series. Yaya is my go-to Thai actress so I was excited to watch her in something with both a lot of angst and romance. She's emotional and heartfelt and puts everything into every scene.
That being said, after the BIG misunderstanding and separation, adjusting to the leads' fallout was a little jarring. In addition, I found it difficult to watch some of Mario’s scenes between the secondary female characters, AND THERE ARE A FEW. Some scenes are cringy and others are too affectionate/touchy for my liking. There were times I was conflicted on whether to root for Kla to reconcile with Khim after all the misunderstandings have been sorted out.
In fact, through a few episodes, I started to doubt the ML's love for the FL. I also didn't agree with how he used the SFL to test the FL's devotion and love. I do believe the director/writer could have done a better job of making both of the leads jealous of each other without crossing the line of too much skinship with other characters. When a series does this, it runs the risk of breaking the momentum of a great romance and ruining the dynamics and chemistry the leads built along the way. Also, the ML is rather cruel when it comes to wanting his revenge on the FL.
Okay, now on to what this series did right.
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
The series does end up righting itself...like in a great way. With each progressing episode, I became addicted to the couple. Their scenes together should be an inspiration to every Lakorn moving forward.
Bottom line, Bad Romeo will tug on every one of your heartstrings while you experience the leads happiness, and sadness together. There is no denying how Yaya and Mario brought some beautiful chemistry to the small screen...so much so, I'm not even sure they're aware how beautiful.
Overall, this is one of the best Lakorns I've ever watched. My advice, if you do plan on watching Bad Romeo, you might want to call in sick the next day, because you will be binge-watching for seventeen episodes straight.
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A phenomenal cast - intersting story...Loving it!
I didn't have too high of expectations going into this since I'm not very familiar with the cast; however, within two episodes I've fallen in love with everyone, especially the FL. OMG! She is so spunky and adorable. She seems to bring out the best in every scene, no matter who she's playing opposite. I do love the chemistry between her and the ML. Their banter is cute and energetic.AND, I can't say enough good things about the support cast. The guardian(s) who surround the ML are so engaging and entertaining.
As far as the story line, I'm hooked, and can't wait to see what happens next. Some scenes give me a Twilight feel, only with a livelier and smarter FL. There is also some entertaining bromance which rounds out a great script with amazing characters. I highly recommend this series.
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Conflicted characters with Intertwined Fates
This is one of the best Lakorns where there isn't a lot of slapping, which I liked. The ML has to be one of the most conflicted I've watched, and tries EVERYTHING to redeem his past sins against the FL. To watch him slowing fall in love with her is almost poetic.I did enjoy the FL who is absolutely adorable. Also, in the scenes where she has to look frightened or hurt, I thought she did a VERY good job.
The chemistry between the leads is realistic and it becomes a slow burn through out. I recommend this series if you want a very nice ML and bubbly FL and don't mind the violence associated with the main plot.
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Keep Coming Back to Main Leads
I'm not going to say this is the best costume drama out there; however, it has become one of my favorites. It's sort of low budget with some editing issues, but what carries this series is the chemistry between the leads. I absolute fell in love with watching them fall in love. I've gone back to watch this several times, especially the romantic scenes since they are so well done.The secondary cast is good with enough evilness to keep you on your toes. The SFL sort of reminds of a Lakorn evil sister. She truly is wicked.
The one thing I didn't like so much was the seriousness of the ending (although this is a happily ever after). I think I would have written it a little different. Still, highly entertaining with some angst. I do hope to see both leads work together in a future project. Adored their onscreen chemistry.
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One of the Best Taiwanese Dramas Out There
First, the cast is perfect. The music is phenomenal (and not just because of ML, Marcus Chang...okay...it's because of Marcus Chang). The story line is original, and the romance value is a 10+. I LOVED everything about this series.I do admit I did have a little bit of the SML syndrome, but just because he's absolutely adorable in this series. As a writer, I appreciated the "editor" and "author" roles and the characters who portrayed them. What I found profound was how one of the characters gets stuck inside the "books" because the author neglected to finish his story. It made me feel sorry for all the characters I've created, hanging out there in limbo, waiting for me to give them their ending.
An overall wonderful, romantic, well-written drama.
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The ML made me cry!
This is my first U-Prince Series, so I wasn't sure if I was going to like the less than 16 episodes, but it was so well done! I've been putting off watching this, but LOVE both Esther and Push! They are beautiful together. The episodes go fast, and there is a lot happening in each. The execution of character development was spot on. I won't give away the spoiler, but the ML, who I though was irredeemable, fought hard to change my mind in the end. If a series shows too much skinship with SFL, I'm usually done, but ML's groveling was soooo VERY satisfying to watch. I felt real remorse from him...his crying scenes...OMG!I do recommend this series, although I think it is rated lower than the other ones.
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Hidden Gem
I almost didn't watch this because of some of the reviews, but gave this a shot, and found myself highly entertained by this series. I REALLY have to like a FL in order to watch, and I LOVED the FL in this. She's tough and flirtatious and funny. The ML has a different personality than most ML's I've watched. He's not one dimensional so sometimes I had to guess on what he was thinking. He even had me wondering how much he loved the FL up until the very end.The chemistry between the leads is spot on, and I enjoyed the real kisses between them. I would recommend this series for the lead couple alone.
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It’s in his kiss…
I highly enjoyed this series for several reasons:1. Strong FL
2. Real kisses from ML (hot!)
3. Great supporting cast
I love Thai series that shows a strong FL who isn’t simpering or a doormat to the “evil” characters. This FL knows how to dish it out. I also loved the REAL kissing scenes from the ML which makes this a rewatch for me. There is a major misunderstanding and a surprise twist at the end I didn’t see coming…which is rare for me. I can usually figure out subplot early.
In summary, the ML is torn between his love for his sister and the FL which makes him do some idiotic things, but nothing irredeemable (which has happened in a few new series I’ve watched lately). I do highly recommend Lying Heart.
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Beautiful, Classic, Perfect Love Story
I stumbled upon this series by accident and have become an addicted, infatuated, love-sick fan of the story and leads. This my favorite trope (enemies to lovers) done to perfection.To be honest, I didn't think I was going to love the FL (whom I have to love more than the ML) at first, but my gosh, she grew on me fast. She's quirky and spunky and beautiful.
Sandwiched between the falling in love of the leads is a great history lesson on Thailand. I can't count how many times I paused to research the name of the characters. It was fascinating.
Although this is a slow-burn romance (not my favorite), it does a wonderful job taking of you on the journey toward their love.
Falling in love with the series while watching the characters fall in love was a wonderful experience. I plan to watch this more than once, maybe 10 times. The only thing is, trying to find this on a watchable platform is almost impossible.
10 Glorious Stars
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Highly Entertaining...to say the least!
Highly entertaining...to say the least. This series has to be one of the best historical dramas I've watched in awhile. There are some laugh-out-loud moments, some shocking/dramatic moments, and some heartfelt moments between the leads.I've read where some viewers have issues with the FL; however, I'm really loving her in this role. Her character sort of reminds me of the kicka** women who were said to have help tame the American wild west. She holds nothing back, and you can tell she is doing everything in her power to protect the people she cares about.
Another character I love is the CP's mother. She hasn't been in many scenes, but she's stolen the show for me.
Regarding the chemistry between the leads, I do love it. The pacing of their interactions and banter are spot on. I can't wait to see how they work through and bring their different worlds together.
If you are looking for something fast paced and funny with a complicated plot and dramatic moments, I highly recommend this series. Also, the bromance between the ML and SML is well worth it.
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Engaging with amazing Chemistry
Summed up in two words...Sooooo Good!! This has been highly entertaining to watch that I can't wait to see what the characters are going to do next. The FL lead is adorable and fun (For cuteness, I rate her 10/10). The ML is grumpy and serious and handsome. There is definite chemistry with opposites attract. Since I LOVE enemies to lovers tropes, this is definitely my cup of tea.Chemistry: 10/10
Flow of Story: 10/10
Secondary characters: 10/10
Laugh out loud moments: 10/10 (the female lead is so funny)
This series doesn't drag. It's easy to get lost in the scene until it's the end, and I'm anxiously awaiting the next episode (sometimes without subtitles). I highly recommend this so far.
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