I have to admit that the idea of this series was extraordinary, plus the story about the northern thailand culture that are presented are even more appetizing to follow this series till the end.
However... I felt like in the middle of the journey, this series seems like lost its way then tried display several scenes that were predictable and seem exaggerated.
Fortunately, the hum of the soundtrack was really distinctive and shows that this series is not forgettable. Yet, if someone asked me to watch it again I might think twice and said thank you 😂. Because for me the duration of this series were way too long for each episode.
In Indonesian:
Pertama-tama saya minta maaf buat para fansnya Earth, karena saya sejak dulu tidak terlalu suka dengan aktingnya beliau lol.
Harus kuakui ide cerita serial ini luar biasa, ditambah bumbu-bumbu tentang budaya yang disuguhkan semakin menggugah selera untuk mengikutinya.
Hanya saja, ditengah perjalanan serial ini seperti kehilangan arah hingga menampilkan beberapa adegan yang mudah sekali terbaca dan terkesan berlebihan.
Namun, dengungan alunan soundtrack yang begitu khas membuat serial ini tidak mudah dilupakan begitu saja. Akan tetapi, kalo diminta untuk menontonnya kembali saya rasa harus bilang terima kasih. Karena buat saya durasi serial ini terlalu panjang tiap episodenya.
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At first I thought they would extend this series with additional stories from so many side characters, but it seems that the supporting characters in this series are not used properly. This series only focuses on the 2 main characters and the story of their stupidity. That's it.
In Indonesian:
Agak kaget pas tau bahwa serial ini tamat. Saya tidak mengecek terlebih dahulu berapa episode serial ini akan berjalan, karena saya pikir dengan konflik yang ada serial ini seharusnya habis dengan begitu cepat. Eh ternyata beneran 😭
Awalnya saya pikir mereka akan memperpanjang serial ini dengan cerita tambahan dari side character yang begitu banyak, namun sepertinya tokoh-tokoh penunjang dalam serial ini tidak dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Serial ini hanya berfokus kepada 2 tokoh utama dan cerita tentang kebodohan mereka. That’s it.
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Personally speaking, this series is actually interesting. With a different theme from any other series that I've been following, plus a complicated (and of course prolonged) conflicts, it makes me even more curious about the storyline of this series. Moreover, this series is played by supporting actors whose performance cannot be underestimated.
But to be honest, there are some parts where I have to speed up the pace while watching it. Not because it's too boring, but because of the limited time and long duration that made me have to manage my time effectively to be able to finish this series every week.
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We’ve been reading this kind of synopsis in another (maybe 10-ish) of BL series, but still they’re trying to made this series. And stupidly I did watch this show lol
One reason that I didn’t drop this series is because I like Hae Bom’s character. I even love his development. Like a lot! If we compared with Tae Sung, he attracted me more with his charm and performance.
I knew they would put some silly girl in the middle, but I didn’t expect that kind of annoying person. I skipped a lot on that episode. 🤢
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Flashback moments with a different point of view from the other characters, made me fascinated to follow this series to the end. Moreover, with a different disposition, which makes this series even more deserving of being included in my favorite series list of this year!!
In Indonesian:
Sebenarnya cerita soal cinta pertama yang dirasa ‘out of league’ ini bukan pertama kalinya dibahas dalam sebuah serial, tapi entah kenapa series ini mengemasnya dengan cukup menarik.
Kilas balik dengan sudut pandang yang berbeda dari karakter lainnya, membuatku terpesona mengikuti series ini hingga berakhir. Apalagi dengan pembawaan yang berbeda, yang membuat series ini semakin pantas masuk jajaran series favoritku tahun ini.
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This is actually my second series of Up that I watched, and I think this is the best his performance compared to the previous one (which I watched). But.... my impression of Kao is quite different, which is the opposite of his co-star.
Fortunately, the songs in this series have become one of my favorite ost bl series of this year.
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Jujur, saya suka sekali sama cerita series ini. Dari awal mereka bertemu hingga akhirnya jatuh hati, berpisah lalu menyatu kembali. Namun permasalahan justru ada pada beberapa karakter yang mengganggu, baik dari segi akting maupun chemistry dengan pemain lainnya.
Ini series kedua Up yang saya tonton, dan saya rasa ini adalah penampilan terbaiknya dibandingkan dengan series sebelumnya (yang saya tonton). Lain halnya kesanku terhadap Kao, yang justru berlawanan dengan lawan mainnya dalam serial tersebut.
Untung saja lagu-lagu dalam series ini masuk menjadi salah satu lagi series bl favorite saya tahun ini.
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Why?
Here’s my opinion:
From the second episode I tried to guess every detail about what could happen in every episode, and all (like every one of them) of the guessing are correct. :(
Oh man, that’s not funny. I was thinking “should I continue watch this series?” and yet, here I am writing this review.
Another biggest problem that occurred to this series was the acting of some characters that really annoyed me every time they talked.
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Warm Body Meet Fido in Korean Version
To be honest, I’m usually not into drama (unless it’s BL, lol), so when I walked into the cinema I was expecting something closer to Train to Busan with a mix of Warm Bodies and maybe a sprinkle of Fido. Basically, I was ready for chaos, action, and some comedy, not a tear-jerking family drama disguised as a zombie flick. And let me tell you, I was not emotionally prepared for what this movie threw at me 😂. It’s funny, absurd, and sweet at the same time, but it leans way more on the heartfelt side than the gory zombie side.I actually ended up enjoying it a lot more than I thought. It’s quirky, heartwarming, and somehow manages to balance comedy with some really touching father-daughter moments. The whole “training your zombie kid” thing is both ridiculous and oddly moving, like, one minute I’m laughing at the absurdity, the next minute I’m holding back tears.
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Another weakness of the entire show is the visual effects, which very disappointed me. They seem to have no intention of making this series. Or are they really lack of funds for production? damn!
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Series ini sepertinya hanya menjual jajaran pemain yang spektakular, namun tidak didukung oleh penyutradaraan. Akibatnya adalah performa para pemainpun terasa sangat lemah dibanding series-series mereka sebelumnya. Yang paling terasa dari semua pemain adalah buruknya akting Fiat dan Mild pada episode 7. Gemas banget saya melihatnya! 😭
Sisi lain yang sangat mengecewakan adalah visual efek yang amat mengganggu. Mereka seperti tidak niat membuat serial ini. Atau memang kurangnya dana dalam proses produksi?
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Honestly the story was quite simple with conflicts that are also not too heavy, but with good quality acting, this series cannot be denied to be completed in one day (or max 2 days) 😁
The accompaniment of beautiful songs in the ears adds to the feeling of interest in this series becoming even more brutal.
Now I'm just waiting for how their story continues. Please upload the english sub as soon as possible 😭😭😭
Translate to Indonesian:
Bulan baru masuk maret tetapi sudah disuguhi kisah sebagus ini, teruntuk series tahun 2021 yang sudah tamat maupun yang sedang berjalan harap menepi terlebih dahulu karena series ini saat ini sudah memimpin sementara dijajaran series 2021 favorit saya lol
Pengisahan yang sebenarnya hanya sementara dengan konflik yang juga tidak terlalu berat, namun dengan kualitas akting yang bagus membuat series ini tidak bisa ditolak untun ditamatkan dalam satu hari saja.
Iringan lagu yang indah ditelinga menambah rasa ketertarikan akan series ini menjadi semakin brutal.
Sekarang saya hanya menunggu bagaimana kelanjutan kisah mereka. Please percepat upload english subnya😭
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Was Khemjira Worth the Hype?
Okay, I’ll admit it. I started watching Khemjira purely because of the hype. Everyone was talking about it, edits were all over my feed, and I thought, “This has to be THAT show.” Well… let’s just say my expectations were a little too high, and the finale did not do me any favors. That last almost-two-hour episode? Painful. I’m still not sure what they were trying to do there, but it definitely wasn’t the right way to wrap up everything.And it’s not just the finale. Some episodes dragged on forever. I’m not exaggerating when I say it took me two days to finish one episode, I literally thought my eyes were getting bad, but nope, the episode was actually two hours long. Don’t ask me which one, I think it was ep 7 or 8. I get that they wanted to build tension and atmosphere, but honestly, trimming down some scenes would’ve made the story flow way better.
I’ve gotta give credit where it’s due, this is the first time I’ve ever found myself shipping the main character with literally everyone around him 😅. Khem (played by Namping) might not have delivered the strongest acting performance, but his chemistry with every side character was surprisingly good! I didn’t know Namping before this, so I’m giving him a pass since it’s his first big project. I did the same with Nanon before eventually falling in love with his acting, so maybe Namping just needs more experience. Luckily, the rest of the cast was solid and totally carried him through the rough spots.
What actually impressed me most was how the show tried to mix horror, reincarnation, karma, and Thai folklore. The cultural and religious layers were so interesting and made it stand out from your typical BL or supernatural drama. You could really feel the thought behind the setting and rituals, it wasn’t just for aesthetics. If only the pacing had matched the storytelling quality, this could’ve been a masterpiece.
But yeah… that last episode. Why was the timeline so unnecessarily complicated? It felt like they were adding flashbacks and backstories just because they could, not because the story needed them. I wanted answers, but instead I got more confusion and dramatic pauses.
Still, I won’t lie, even with all the chaos, Khemjira is better than average. It’s ambitious, beautifully shot, and packed with emotional moments that hit harder than I expected. So yeah, despite my rants, I don’t regret watching it. Just… maybe don’t start it at midnight unless you’re ready for two-hour episodes and emotional damage. 😅
Khemjira had the potential to be great, it’s just trapped inside too many long scenes and one confusing finale. Still worth checking out if you love folklore, curses, and complicated love stories with a side of ghosts.
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This series got my attention since the pilot episode, I feel like it spoke to me how the show would gonna be. They seem promised me something great with all of those actors and story behind them, then one by one the feeling just faded. I don't know about you guys, but the ending was pretty messed up. For this kind of show, they should ended this series with an alternative version (of the final episode). It juts felt empty, boring and I don't even know how to describe it.
The good news is, this is the best series of OffGun that I've ever seen. :")
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Sayangnya kecintaan gw sama hal terkait zombie, membuat gw tahan sampai habis akan drama-drama tak penting yang dihadirkan dengan adegan2 dramatisir ala drama korea pada umumnya.
Gw gak mau spoiler, tapi pembunuhan beberapa karakter yang terkesan sia-sia menjadi satu kelamahan serial ini. Padahal pembangunan (eh pengembangan) karakter sedari pilot episode yang begitu kental terasa hampa gitu aja demi menampilkan sosok sosok diadegan terakhir sebagai “karakter terkuat”. *fyuh*
Tapi gw harap banget netflix gak cancel serial ini, biar bagaimanapun series ini layak buat ada sequelnya.
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Even though they didn’t want to label this series as a BL, but the chemistry amongst the leads said the opposite. Yet, I bravely say this is still a BL series but with a lot of censorship (like every single way of BL).
After all , I am not disappointed with this series, the performance of all actors were extraordinary. Even their supporters.
In Indonesian:
Sebenarnya saya sudah siap untuk menangis pada episode terakhir, tapi saya tidak menyangka kalau saya akan menangis sambil kesal. Jahat banget mereka membuat saya tersenyum tipis kemudian dibanting menjadi tangisan.
Meskipun mereka tidak mau mencap series ini sebagai BL, their chemistry said the opposite. Bagaimanapun ini tetap BL series but with a lot censorship (like every single way of BL).
Namun saya tetap tidak kecewa dengan series ini, bagaimanapun performa kedua pemain utama sangat luar biasa. Ditambah dukungan para supported actors yang juga tak kalah hebat.
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Both of the actors were great, They really are. I even loved how their eyes talked to each other without saying anything. Their performances are the only aspects that I respect of this series.
I hope someday their series would getting better, I missed the feeling of korean BL since Night Flight.
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