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Writing about this series is going to be pretty tough because I’ve got mixed feelings about it. Did I like it? Yes. Did I have fun watching it? Yes. Is it perfect? No. Could it have been better? Definitely, it could have been so much better.
The production quality was solid, the fight choreography was well done, the pheromone effects were a neat touch, the costumes were fantastic, and the soundtrack is lovely. But... it just didn’t deliver on everything it set out to do. Knot was supposed to be the first of a trilogy telling the stories of Nakhun & Phat, Nakhin & Ongsa, and Naphitch & Sangnuea. That would have been genuinely epic. Knot was meant to introduce the Omegaverse world while focusing on Phat and Nakhun’s relationship, followed by two more seasons for the brothers’ stories, focusing on their partners and diving deeper into the Omegaverse. That would have made so much sense and been way more interesting, because Nakhin & Ongsa and Naphitch & Sangnuea have great stories that deserved their own seasons. Instead, way too many half-baked subplots and characters ended up diluting Phat and Nakhun’s main story.
Two things genuinely annoyed me. First: Phatsa’s character. Don’t get me wrong, Oat is a fantastic actor who really knows how to convey emotion. He and Boat (along with Rul) are easily the highlights of the show, and their chemistry is undeniable. I get that omegas are traditionally portrayed as submissive, gentle, calm, and peace-loving, more empathetic, affectionate, and sensitive to hostile environments, with a strong focus on harmony and taking care of the group. The problem is that, at certain points, Phatsa just wasn’t very believable. Sure, his dad hid the fact that he was an alpha and his mother was an omega, and while Phatsa’s second gender might have been a secret, how could he possibly know nothing about it? Did he live under a rock? On top of that, his submissiveness sometimes crossed the line into making him look kind of foolish. Thankfully, though, he had a lot more moments where he proved to be a strong, brave omega than the opposite.
I loved Boat as an alpha. What I loved even more was that Nakhun recognized that giving into his instincts and marking Phatsa was a mistake and actually took responsibility for it. That was a major win for the series.
And Khamphirada, played by Rul Natthamonkarn, gave me my ultimate “go girl!” moment when she left Nakhun’s dad. The way she welcomed Phatsa and Naphitch was so sweet. Plus, she completely stole every scene she was in with her beauty and elegance.
The supporting cast also won me over, despite the weak script. They really gave it their all with the material they were handed. I honestly wish Nakhin & Ongsa and Naphitch & Sangnuea had gotten their own seasons. The stories for both couples could have been so rich and interesting!
What really pissed me off, though, was the ending. I binged the whole thing this weekend, so I kind of lost track of the episode count. When Phatsa finds out he’s pregnant, I got super hyped waiting to see a wedding and the baby being born, and then... the show just ends. I was literally just staring at the screen, baffled that a series could wrap up like that. We’re almost certainly never getting a second season, so it’s sad to see a story with such massive potential end that way.
Still, despite all my complaints, I had a good time watching it. I loved the fun, cute moments. Maybe binging the whole thing after it had already finished airing played a part in that.
The production quality was solid, the fight choreography was well done, the pheromone effects were a neat touch, the costumes were fantastic, and the soundtrack is lovely. But... it just didn’t deliver on everything it set out to do. Knot was supposed to be the first of a trilogy telling the stories of Nakhun & Phat, Nakhin & Ongsa, and Naphitch & Sangnuea. That would have been genuinely epic. Knot was meant to introduce the Omegaverse world while focusing on Phat and Nakhun’s relationship, followed by two more seasons for the brothers’ stories, focusing on their partners and diving deeper into the Omegaverse. That would have made so much sense and been way more interesting, because Nakhin & Ongsa and Naphitch & Sangnuea have great stories that deserved their own seasons. Instead, way too many half-baked subplots and characters ended up diluting Phat and Nakhun’s main story.
Two things genuinely annoyed me. First: Phatsa’s character. Don’t get me wrong, Oat is a fantastic actor who really knows how to convey emotion. He and Boat (along with Rul) are easily the highlights of the show, and their chemistry is undeniable. I get that omegas are traditionally portrayed as submissive, gentle, calm, and peace-loving, more empathetic, affectionate, and sensitive to hostile environments, with a strong focus on harmony and taking care of the group. The problem is that, at certain points, Phatsa just wasn’t very believable. Sure, his dad hid the fact that he was an alpha and his mother was an omega, and while Phatsa’s second gender might have been a secret, how could he possibly know nothing about it? Did he live under a rock? On top of that, his submissiveness sometimes crossed the line into making him look kind of foolish. Thankfully, though, he had a lot more moments where he proved to be a strong, brave omega than the opposite.
I loved Boat as an alpha. What I loved even more was that Nakhun recognized that giving into his instincts and marking Phatsa was a mistake and actually took responsibility for it. That was a major win for the series.
And Khamphirada, played by Rul Natthamonkarn, gave me my ultimate “go girl!” moment when she left Nakhun’s dad. The way she welcomed Phatsa and Naphitch was so sweet. Plus, she completely stole every scene she was in with her beauty and elegance.
The supporting cast also won me over, despite the weak script. They really gave it their all with the material they were handed. I honestly wish Nakhin & Ongsa and Naphitch & Sangnuea had gotten their own seasons. The stories for both couples could have been so rich and interesting!
What really pissed me off, though, was the ending. I binged the whole thing this weekend, so I kind of lost track of the episode count. When Phatsa finds out he’s pregnant, I got super hyped waiting to see a wedding and the baby being born, and then... the show just ends. I was literally just staring at the screen, baffled that a series could wrap up like that. We’re almost certainly never getting a second season, so it’s sad to see a story with such massive potential end that way.
Still, despite all my complaints, I had a good time watching it. I loved the fun, cute moments. Maybe binging the whole thing after it had already finished airing played a part in that.
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