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It is worth it: Unexpected Plot Twist / No Cliché / Different

This is not a romance, be warned. It is a story of investigation, mystery and a touch of fantasy. It's the story of a "sheriff" (that's how it appears to me in the caption), who investigates cases with her work partner. For some reason, some crime cases begin to be linked to a mysterious woman called "The Woman in Red". This woman manages to fulfill her wish in exchange for having access to her thoughts (and memories, apparently). With each episode new crime cases emerge, and twists are discovered about who is guilty of each crime... But that's not all, for some reason the sheriff starts to have strange dreams, and then the questions remain: "What are these dreams?", "Who is the woman in red?", "Why is she helping me in exchange for nothing?"

I confess that I had some doubts at the end of the series, but I hope there is a second season, as it is really very good. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that it was very well executed, always encouraging the viewer to watch the next episode, and very well recorded, with excellent image quality.

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The "time travel" makes (almost) no difference. It gets forgotten in the middle of the story.

I went to watch it without knowing what it was about, and I'm finding the series "average." Neither bad nor good. The main couple didn't charm me, the secondary characters are nonexistent, there's no comic relief, the romance is reasonable, a little boring at times, so far I haven't found a "dramatic charge" in the series, and I found the acting to be mediocre. In addition, I didn't like Ran's personality; she cries too much. I understand that she lost someone she loved many years ago, but the series didn't give time to "show" how much she loved Lene. I can't empathize with her because I didn't see that love on screen. It lacked better development.
The good part: The series had good production, the script also seems to be good, and the plot and depth of the characters is the best part of the series. For now, that's it.

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Production below expectations, weak plot, and poor scene composition choices.

The production is far below what is expected for Channel 3:

* Siblings: The relationship between Ing and Itt is impeccable. As siblings, they have perfect chemistry; they are the best characters in the series. We look at them and believe that they are indeed inseparable siblings. They did a great job.

* CEO: Analyzing only the character "Lin" (not the actress) - Always open-hearted, ready to accept Ing as she is. A kind CEO, without prejudices or constraints, who knows how to respect Ing's space.

* Drama: The most dramatic moments that the series could explore to give more layers to the characters are wasted with the bare minimum of drama. When Lin discovers Ing's past, the scene is very basic, without weight, without dramatic music, without flashbacks (even if they weren't expository) to give the scene more weight, and to make matters worse, Tan continued with the same expression as always. A moment like that would serve to connect the audience with the character, to generate empathy, but because the scene was very basic, quick, and poorly executed, it didn't generate that feeling. Yada and Tan failed to convey the necessary emotion that the scene demanded, and the directors didn't help at all by making it so basic. It even seems like they didn't want to include the scene in the series, and since it was necessary, they did it in the quickest and most emotionless way possible. They should have changed the script if they didn't want to include the scene, or at least done it right!

* Several long scenes without dialogue and in slow motion, just one person looking at another: In 15 minutes there were about 3 scenes like that. Why? Didn't they think of any good dialogue to convey the same feeling? It became repetitive and tiring.

* Empty, lifeless, and personality-less sets that don't feel real to the viewer: This is expected from a small production, but being a Channel 3 production, it seems careless. White rooms with a table and a chair, or a box and a rug, didn't fill the scene.

* Amateur cameras that constantly shake, giving a sense of unprofessionalism: In one scene or another, it's normal to include this type of camera movement to give the impression that the camera is the viewer's eyes, always in motion, exploring the scene, but in this case, the constant camera movement was exaggerated, almost seeming like behind-the-scenes footage. I was extremely bothered - This includes poor framing choices.

* Weak plot: Until the end of the first episode, it's possible to summarize the events in two lines, as there was little dialogue and little introduction to what the series is about, what layers it will address, and who the protagonists are. A first episode serves as a "pilot," that is, it guides us on what the series will cover, who the characters are, what their purposes and challenges are, and how the dynamics between the protagonists will be. In this case, the pilot was very weak, and many things were not clear. We're already on episode 3, and yet it feels like so few events have happened. The story seems to stagnate in some parts and rush extremely in others, but without good scene composition.

Tan's acting is really bad; her face never changes expression, she remains silent during some lines—more than usual—as if she were waiting for a page to turn to read the next paragraph. Just because a character is serious or grumpy doesn't mean they shouldn't have expression.

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A good story with a rushed script.

The production of the series is very good and the story is interesting. The acting is also very good; I'm enjoying watching it so far, but the script, for some reason, seems rushed. Several moments, especially in episode 3 and 7, happened without much depth; it seems like they're in a hurry to tell the story and aren't giving us enough time to connect with the characters and root for them. If you get distracted for even a moment, you end up missing an important scene. I don't know what happened in episode 3 and 7, but several scenes lasted less than 3 minutes with important dialogues. The impression I got is that the series was finished and they had to cut about 4 episodes, so they chopped up several important scenes and put them all together one after the other.

The story is dragging a bit; the romance just "happened," it didn't develop on screen. Did they suddenly decide to date out of nowhere? Maybe that's the point, but to me it felt a bit empty. There was no anticipation for their first kiss or their first night together; it just happened, period. Now it seems like every episode is the same: they're together, then something happens to make them sad and cause them to drift apart, but everything's okay at the end of the episode.

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A very weak series, with good photography and direction, but that's about it.

The series has no problems, no villain, no plot, and not much emotion. A series CAN be good without some of these elements, but unfortunately this one isn't the case. It lacks charisma. The protagonists are very bland, lacking personality. One is confused, and the other is a kind of "good conscience" for the other. They don't seem real, and there's no romantic chemistry. The only saving grace is the supporting couple, who have an interesting plot involving hidden sexuality. But in the case of the main couple, it's just a saleswoman learning to manage a market and another character, a teacher, who does everything at the same time. A very weak series, with good photography and direction, but that's about it.

There was no expectation (on my part) for them to get together. The reason they found in the series to separate the characters was very weak; it almost seemed like they wanted to separate and were just waiting for a reason, any reason. Then the director included a random scene of a random conversation just to break up. Is it really that difficult to find a real, serious reason for them to separate? When I saw the scene, I thought, "Okay, but she's an adult and made a choice about how to resolve a momentary problem. It's not like the character is giving up something forever, so this won't lead to anything, right?" Result: A meaningless breakup scene.

The ending made absolutely no sense! Wan says, "I have to do this or I'll be wasting my potential," and then there's this tense atmosphere of "What happens now?", and in the next scene, she simply appears and says, "I've changed my mind," without any logical explanation. There was no development for her to change her mind; she just changed her mind, and that was it. Because the series was ending, and there was no more time or desire to develop anything to convince us why she changed her mind, she decided to waste her potential. Very lazy script.

PS: Even the secondary couple that was keeping me hooked on the series started to irritate me by the end. Pink is so annoying! She didn't make an effort in three years to resolve her situation with her girlfriend, then dropped the bomb on her mother and got upset that she didn't digest it instantly. Don't get me wrong, it would be perfectly normal for her mom to turn and say, "It's okay, daughter," but since Pink herself said her mom might not accept it well, she could start to instill doubt in her mom's mind so she can start working on the idea of ​​having a sapphic daughter, you know? Not because Pink "WOULD HAVE TO GIVE CLUES" that she's a sapphic, but this is about being smart. If you don't know if your parents will accept you, start giving them clues. Not because you have to, but because that way when you tell your parents, they'll already be suspicious. Imagine this: You start complimenting a lot of women in front of your parents, you start to slowly reveal that you watch GL, you casually ask what they would think if you liked girls, you ask your mom if she's ever felt like kissing a girl, things like that. This will start to instill doubt in your parents' minds. When a doubt arises in our minds, it's natural to start thinking about hypothetical scenarios, so naturally, her parents will at some point think, "What if my daughter likes women?" In this scenario, they'll start to process this information gradually, and when you tell them you're a sapphic, they'll already be prepared for it because they've imagined it a few times, and they'll still have that feeling of "I always knew my daughter was a sapphic," when in fact, you made it happen. When you found out she was a sapphic, it all started with the "What if..." thought too. Plus, Pink only complains to her mother; nothing is right. If her mother stays away until she can process everything, it's bad; if she treats Pink's girlfriend excessively, it's bad; if she buys clothes, it's bad; if she acts strange because she hasn't digested the news yet (but is trying), she thinks it's bad too. What a boring girl!

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Simply the BEST Special from a GL!!!! This is a Special you can't miss!

If you, like me, watched the series "Denied Love" and thought something was missing at the end, here's the missing piece.
Finally, a special episode worth watching, that makes all the difference and makes the series even perfect. Everything we wanted to happen at the end of the series happens here...and a little more. 2 episodes full of love. 🥰
I loved how they showed the viewer that Rin finally left her past behind and became a kind, loving, attentive, cunning, and sweet wife!

They were EXTREMELY faithful to the novel, but still with a touch of creativity to surprise fans of the books, as always. Congratulations CopyaBangkok!
Honestly, I can't think of anything else I wanted to see. Watching the series and then immediately watching the 2 special episodes makes the story close perfectly,.

Unlike when I finished watching the series, this time I didn't feel "orphaned" by Denied Love. I felt grateful, proud, and emotional. This Special was a happy, comforting, and joyful farewell, leaving our hearts warm until the very last second. 🙇‍♀️

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A good story, poorly executed.

I had no expectations for this series, but as soon as it started, I was surprised. First, because the series is very well produced, I could see some new elements from Copy a Bangkok, such as the insertion of the characters' names introducing themselves on screen, the insertion of the characters' thoughts, and the insertion of secondary characters with more presence. These elements were not seen in their last productions, so I found it very interesting. The story as a whole is interesting to follow so far, well written and directed, nothing that leaves viewers confused.

In addition, I really liked the casting choice, because I watched Black Valentine and several actors are from that series, including Mint, who is played by the same actress who in Black Valentine had a character in love with Natty's character. In other words, it's as if Black Valentine fans could finally see what it would be like if they got together. I loved it. Also, the actor from My Imperfect Family is also in this series; He acted alongside Enjoy Thidarat last year, and I really liked his character (I hated his villain role, so he was a good actor, right?). And finally, the series director himself appears as a character. In the series, P'Cheewin plays himself and shows how a TV series works... I LOVED IT!!!

I'm loving the meta-language. Seeing a GL being built within another GL is very interesting. We can see each step of how a GL emerges, from the castings and workshops to the demands placed on the actresses, the criticism about who they date, and their sexual orientation. It's really cool to see this portrayed in the series, to open the fans' eyes to how much they interfere in the actresses' love lives.

The script was confusing and poorly developed in some parts, and the non-conformities weren't good, but aside from that, the series is enjoyable to watch. Charm is a sweetheart, it's not a toxic romance, it's beautiful and cute. The actresses improved their acting a lot from the beginning of the series to the end, and the chemistry between them also improved a lot throughout the episodes.

P.S.: They need to give the character with short red hair a GL series. I'm saying this right after the first episode!
PS 2: I think Mint and Charm have more chemistry; I'd prefer the main couple to be Natty and Nycha... but I'll wait to be sure.

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A lighthearted comedy for sunny days, without major dramas or mysteries.

The series is well-produced and very funny. It's a comedy that isn't afraid to be funny at all times, however, you can see that there will be dramatic developments, as there are people who want to harm the protagonist because he will be the next king.

This is a very common cliché, especially in Chinese dramas, where the protagonist unintentionally ends up involved in something that has nothing to do with her, something she didn't want, because she was mistaken for someone else. I personally am really enjoying watching it, mainly because I had never watched a Thai period drama before. However, if you like a serious story with dramatic development and full of political twists, this series is not for you. If you want to watch something light, funny, and full of culture, this is the series for you.

PS: Enjoy shines on screen whenever she appears.

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Who should we root for, if everyone is bad depending on the situation?

Ignore the show's poster and period costumes... This series has EVERYTHING to seem boring, but it's not! What an incredible series!... Imagine a series full of intrigue, plot twists, and ambition... Where practically EVERYONE is a villain to each other, everyone has their share of wickedness, because in the end, everyone only thinks about themselves... You understand? Well, that's "My (Im)Perfect Family". If we take away one or two characters, everyone else is a villain to someone in this series, and that's FANTASTIC! I was COMPLETELY on Chen, Hongyok, Thap, and Janraem's side throughout the entire series. I rooted for the characters to fall into their own wickedness and for them not to fall into the wickedness of others. For me, THEY are the true protagonists of this series.

This series isn't a romantic comedy or anything like that. It's living in the middle of a snake pit. Everyone has their own ambitions and steps over each other to get what they want. So you choose your favorite "villain" and root for them; that's basically it.

The plot is a bit rushed; I think it would need about 30 episodes to properly develop the events, but for now, it's perfect! This series arrived at the right time and, honestly, the protagonists are the least charismatic of the entire series. There are many plots, and you keep wondering "where is the series going?".

I saw an incredible scene from Enjoy and almost cried without even knowing the context. After that, I decided to watch it (the scene happens in episode 6). After the first episode, I couldn't stop. I stayed up watching until dawn and only stopped because I had to work very early the next day, hahaha. The plot is very engaging, with deep and captivating characters, with desires and dreams. Envious, greedy, and bitter characters, with a villainous aura even without being the villains, because, after all, "we all have a bad side". There's no dragging things out, things happen and you're surprised by the events and the attitudes of various characters.

Honestly, my ONLY "disappointment" is that justice sometimes only comes to collect from one side of the story, and for me, the side of the story that "justice" came to collect from wasn't so wrong compared to the other evils in the series, but it's okay. This kind of brought a bit of realism, after all, in life there is "injustice when justice itself doesn't come for everyone".

Chen ☆ Hongyok ☆ Janraem ☆ Thap ☆ My loves S2

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Don't romanticize toxic behaviors

I'll summarize the story without giving any spoilers: Imagine a kid who has a toy in the bottom of his trunk, a toy he doesn't like, doesn't care about, isn't interested in, doesn't value, and keeps throwing it around without caring if the toy breaks, because he doesn't give a damn. Until one day, when someone sees this toy and asks if they can keep it, take care of it, then the kid throws a tantrum and says he loves the toy and clings to it. But as soon as this person leaves, the kid kicks the toy into a corner. That's it for 3 movies. 🤢🤬
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NOTE: There is a very cute boy in all 3 movies, who really loves her and treats her like a princess. I was rooting for him and not for the toxic jerk.😥

NOTE 2: This shouldn't be called a romance. Don't romanticize toxic behaviors. If you identify with this character, find a therapist.

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A good story, poorly executed.

I had no expectations for this series, but as soon as it started, I was surprised. First, because the series is very well produced, I could see some new elements from Copy a Bangkok, such as the insertion of the characters' names introducing themselves on screen, the insertion of the characters' thoughts, and the insertion of secondary characters with more presence. These elements were not seen in their last productions, so I found it very interesting. The story as a whole is interesting to follow so far, well written and directed, nothing that leaves viewers confused.

In addition, I really liked the casting choice, because I watched Black Valentine and several actors are from that series, including Mint, who is played by the same actress who in Black Valentine had a character in love with Natty's character. In other words, it's as if Black Valentine fans could finally see what it would be like if they got together. I loved it. Also, the actor from My Imperfect Family is also in this series; He acted alongside Enjoy Thidarat last year, and I really liked his character (I hated his villain role, so he was a good actor, right?). And finally, the series director himself appears as a character. In the series, P'Cheewin plays himself and shows how a TV series works... I LOVED IT!!!

I'm loving the meta-language. Seeing a GL being built within another GL is very interesting. We can see each step of how a GL emerges, from the castings and workshops to the demands placed on the actresses, the criticism about who they date, and their sexual orientation. It's really cool to see this portrayed in the series, to open the fans' eyes to how much they interfere in the actresses' love lives.

The script was confusing and poorly developed in some parts, and the non-conformities weren't good, but aside from that, the series is enjoyable to watch. Charm is a sweetheart, it's not a toxic romance, it's beautiful and cute. The actresses improved their acting a lot from the beginning of the series to the end, and the chemistry between them also improved a lot throughout the episodes.

P.S.: They need to give the character with short red hair a GL series. I'm saying this right after the first episode!
PS 2: I think Mint and Charm have more chemistry; I'd prefer the main couple to be Natty and Nycha... but I'll wait to be sure.

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ÓTIMO PARA ASSISTIR QUANDO NÃO SE SABE O QUE ASSISTIR

A história em si é muito cativante e engraçada, dá vontade de ver de novo e de novo. Eu já vi umas 5 vezes. O casal secundário e as duas melhores amigas são as pessoas que realmente roubaram a cena. O elenco em si é muito aconchegante, e faz você se sentir em casa. Há muitos momentos engraçados e acredito que não tenha um momento em que a história empaque, então por que 5,5? Vamos lá:

*Não me emocionei em nenhum momento na série (Para mim é importante tanto rir quanto chorar para um dorama ser completo);

*Não houve plot;

*Acho que revelaram a verdadeira identidade dela muito cedo;

*Não acreditei de VERDADE no amor do casal principal (Aquele amor épico sabe? Que você diz "Ou eles ficam juntos ou ficam sozinhos pra sempre por que não tem outra opção para esses dois");

*Não houve um assunto profundo escondido na séria como geralmente tem, mesmo nas sérias de comédia.

*E por fim, o final não foi satisfatório. Como desde o início sempre era falado sobre casamento o fato de não terem se casado no final decepcionou (Caso não fosse algo tão abordado desde o início, acredito que não teria problema).

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Me senti uma trouxa. É tão bom que chega a dar ódio!

A protagonista tem uma postura muito linda, além de parecer uma princesinha em tudo que faz, na forma de falar, de se vestir, até na decoração do quarto dela, tudo nela é muito fofo. O protagonista masculino em compensação é mais sombrio e "frio" o que gera um bom equilíbrio entre eles. A qualidade dos minidramas geralmente é ruim, e fica na cara que foi feita com pouco orçamento, mas essa não. Essa história tem uma ótima qualidade tanto de roteiro, músicas, quanto de atuação e cenário. A história é cheia de segredos, mentiras e mistérios, e como a história é pequena dá para ver bem rápido.

A história é muito cativante e a química dos protagonistas é muito forte. Me senti um pouco trouxa hahaha por que ficava ansiosa o dia todos para o novo episodio ser lançado e em menos de 10 minutos acabava, e lá ficava eu, mais um dia inteiro ansiosa pelo episodio do dia seguinte.

Gostaria que ver mais cenas com ela cega. Mal posso esperar para terminar de assistir.

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