Angelika
Stockholm Syndrome takes a sharp turn into meet-cute territory
Plot
The story of Kidnap is delightfully straightforward—Ohm’s character, Min, kidnaps Leng’s character, Q, after a plan goes sideways. Naturally, instead of simply dropping or offing Q off with a "sorry for the inconvenience," Min fakes Q's death and hides him in his house. As you do. Now, one might think that Q would be somewhat grateful for the effort—after all, Min did just save him from certain doom by helping him vanish from the mortal coil. But no, instead of gratitude, Q decides that escape attempts and general mischief are the order of the day. It really makes you wonder why Min didn’t just finish the job and save himself the headache. I mean, putting his life and his family on the line for someone who’s as useful as a chocolate teapot is, frankly, a questionable decision.
Then, in a twist that would make any rom-com enthusiast nod in appreciation, Q eventually returns to his family only to voluntarily "kidnap" himself again. Yes, you heard that right. This time, it’s less "dragged into a van" and more "leisurely stroll back into the arms of his captor," signaling the true start of a typical GMMTV rom-com—where Stockholm Syndrome takes a sharp turn into meet-cute territory.
Acting
Well, it’s got Ohm. Ohm can act. And let’s be real—he has chemistry with pretty much anything, probably even with inanimate objects if given the chance. The problem is, Ohm shines brightest when paired with someone who can really push him to the next level. Unfortunately, Kidnap doesn’t quite deliver on that front. The dynamic is a bit lopsided, with Ohm doing most of the heavy lifting.
As for Leng, this is his acting debut, and while it’s certainly not the worst one I’ve ever seen, it’s clear he’s not quite ready for a lead role. You can tell if you pay attention—there’s a certain stiffness to his performance as if he's still getting comfortable in front of the camera. But hey, everyone’s got to start somewhere, right?
Chemistry for me was very weak. Kissing and NC = don't equal chemistry. They are not the worst pairing ever or even this year but there is just nothing exciting or memorable about it. Just easily forgettable.
Production
Episodes clock in at just under 40 minutes, often closer to 35 once you subtract the intros, outros, and the occasional "let’s pan across this scenic view for no apparent reason" shots. For a GMMTV series, that’s on the shorter side. And the plot? It feels, shall we say, a little… choppy. Watching the show, you get the sense that we might be missing 10-15 minutes of content per episode. It’s like the director realized halfway through filming that Q (Leng) might not be able to handle the more demanding scenes and promptly restructured the entire show to minimize his screen time. The result? A series that feels very Ohm-centric with Leng as side character thrown in to keep the plot moving.
In short, Kidnap is a fun little adventure, but one can’t help but feel that a good chunk of it was left on the cutting room floor—along with whatever deeper character development or intricate plot twists were sacrificed for some mystery reason. If you’re here for Ohm, you’ll get plenty of him. If you’re here for a complex narrative... well, you might want to lower those expectations.
The story of Kidnap is delightfully straightforward—Ohm’s character, Min, kidnaps Leng’s character, Q, after a plan goes sideways. Naturally, instead of simply dropping or offing Q off with a "sorry for the inconvenience," Min fakes Q's death and hides him in his house. As you do. Now, one might think that Q would be somewhat grateful for the effort—after all, Min did just save him from certain doom by helping him vanish from the mortal coil. But no, instead of gratitude, Q decides that escape attempts and general mischief are the order of the day. It really makes you wonder why Min didn’t just finish the job and save himself the headache. I mean, putting his life and his family on the line for someone who’s as useful as a chocolate teapot is, frankly, a questionable decision.
Then, in a twist that would make any rom-com enthusiast nod in appreciation, Q eventually returns to his family only to voluntarily "kidnap" himself again. Yes, you heard that right. This time, it’s less "dragged into a van" and more "leisurely stroll back into the arms of his captor," signaling the true start of a typical GMMTV rom-com—where Stockholm Syndrome takes a sharp turn into meet-cute territory.
Acting
Well, it’s got Ohm. Ohm can act. And let’s be real—he has chemistry with pretty much anything, probably even with inanimate objects if given the chance. The problem is, Ohm shines brightest when paired with someone who can really push him to the next level. Unfortunately, Kidnap doesn’t quite deliver on that front. The dynamic is a bit lopsided, with Ohm doing most of the heavy lifting.
As for Leng, this is his acting debut, and while it’s certainly not the worst one I’ve ever seen, it’s clear he’s not quite ready for a lead role. You can tell if you pay attention—there’s a certain stiffness to his performance as if he's still getting comfortable in front of the camera. But hey, everyone’s got to start somewhere, right?
Chemistry for me was very weak. Kissing and NC = don't equal chemistry. They are not the worst pairing ever or even this year but there is just nothing exciting or memorable about it. Just easily forgettable.
Production
Episodes clock in at just under 40 minutes, often closer to 35 once you subtract the intros, outros, and the occasional "let’s pan across this scenic view for no apparent reason" shots. For a GMMTV series, that’s on the shorter side. And the plot? It feels, shall we say, a little… choppy. Watching the show, you get the sense that we might be missing 10-15 minutes of content per episode. It’s like the director realized halfway through filming that Q (Leng) might not be able to handle the more demanding scenes and promptly restructured the entire show to minimize his screen time. The result? A series that feels very Ohm-centric with Leng as side character thrown in to keep the plot moving.
In short, Kidnap is a fun little adventure, but one can’t help but feel that a good chunk of it was left on the cutting room floor—along with whatever deeper character development or intricate plot twists were sacrificed for some mystery reason. If you’re here for Ohm, you’ll get plenty of him. If you’re here for a complex narrative... well, you might want to lower those expectations.
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