A little bit of everything!
Love of Silom was a show that truly gave viewers a little bit of everything - drama, action, crime, romance, you name it! I really enjoyed how they managed to make two characters, each with clear motivations and fears, and find a way for their romance to work out so well in the context of a crime drama! While there may have been a few lulls/repetitive conflicts, overall this show was super fun to watch and I'd definitely recommend it.
Wayu (Poom) has worked as a bar host ever since dropping out of college to earn money to support his family. In need of more than just what the bar can bring in, his friend suggests sex work as a side gig. However, when the client wants more than Wayu wants to give, the night gets violent. Luckily, Krit (Up), a cop, is there to save the day. Wayu and Krit continue to meet up after their chance encounter, which comes in handy when Krit starts investigating a human trafficking case related to bar hosts. Krit then has to grapple with his developing feelings for Wayu, his ability to work on a case where Wayu may be in danger, and the pressure his family is putting on him to marry the woman they have chosen for him.
I really enjoyed the crime romance aspects of this show! The investigation was really well done (though it could have gotten a little more screen time in my opinion) and I really enjoyed Krit being torn between getting information from Wayu and keeping him out of danger when the two options are mutually exclusive. I do think spending a little more time on this and a little less time on the whole arranged marriage plotline would have benefitted the show a little, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this one. Up and Poom did a great job portraying these character, and even when one of them made a decision that I wish they didn't, it always felt like it made sense for their character since the show had plenty of time to flesh them both out. If you're looking for a show with a little action, a little romance, a little investigation, and a little stripping, this one is definitely worth trying!
Wayu (Poom) has worked as a bar host ever since dropping out of college to earn money to support his family. In need of more than just what the bar can bring in, his friend suggests sex work as a side gig. However, when the client wants more than Wayu wants to give, the night gets violent. Luckily, Krit (Up), a cop, is there to save the day. Wayu and Krit continue to meet up after their chance encounter, which comes in handy when Krit starts investigating a human trafficking case related to bar hosts. Krit then has to grapple with his developing feelings for Wayu, his ability to work on a case where Wayu may be in danger, and the pressure his family is putting on him to marry the woman they have chosen for him.
I really enjoyed the crime romance aspects of this show! The investigation was really well done (though it could have gotten a little more screen time in my opinion) and I really enjoyed Krit being torn between getting information from Wayu and keeping him out of danger when the two options are mutually exclusive. I do think spending a little more time on this and a little less time on the whole arranged marriage plotline would have benefitted the show a little, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this one. Up and Poom did a great job portraying these character, and even when one of them made a decision that I wish they didn't, it always felt like it made sense for their character since the show had plenty of time to flesh them both out. If you're looking for a show with a little action, a little romance, a little investigation, and a little stripping, this one is definitely worth trying!
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