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Also, the Nour will definitely kill James. (Look at what happened with Tee.)
Ken tells him multiple times that the case wasn't for him to meddle with.

I might be wrong. But, EP4 is titled "Shades of the Soul". So, I think it's unique for everyone.
Ping with red is the only one who was actively lying. That is, the colour changes when he lies?
So, unless another instance pops up where James uses his powers on a liar, we can't be sure.

And James used his power thrice on Ken; he detected the same green color twice, but maybe he did not make the connection until he saw Tee's after he finally began to believe in the existence of the Nour. And both instances, where he saw the color was when Ken had sucked the blood away.

I think he might have joined the Police after finding out that there was a Nour killer. He has information about every similar arson case, including James's father's.

I thought that Dr.Jirat was a Nour, too. But, after seeing his brother and all...
There is a dialogue in the trailer in which someone tells that everyone working on that case are monsters, but I don't know in which context it is being told.

For your last point, in EP1, it was mentioned that no police would make a move as they all knew that a Nour was behind the killings. So, they were planning to sit still while Joe was put behind bars for killing his wife - somebody had to take the blame. (And they can't put a Nour in jail.)
It wasn't until James stepped into the picture that the police began gearing up.
From what I guessed, Ken's plan was to personally catch and dispose off the killer after learning the secret. James threw a wrench in them.

Dean is open about his method of dealing with people, but I do think that he is a genuinely nice person. He might be trying to shift Moth's attention away from Pun (unnecessary, since Moth is literally using Dean for the same thing), but he made sure that he had a good time with Moth, regardless of the underlying reason. And he knows that there are certain lines that he shouldn't cross when it comes to Moth.
And to me, he replied that he likes Moth 'so damn much' not because he truly does, it's just that he saw how desperate Moth looked and decided to give a positive response.
Not 100% true, but not a complete lie either.
As for Moth... I need a couple more episodes to understand him.

After seeing two disasters happen to actors where fans were the perpetrators at the begining of the year, this show has all my attention as it seems to have the potential to shed light on the unsavoury aspects of the entertainment industry.
On an additional note, I'm also impressed by the trailer and the actors.

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You have a point... Sort of.
Plus, Duang with You (and all other lower budget/modern series) was easily available on YouTube which made it accessible to many.

Simultaneously dropping one episode of LUAT and then disappearing pretty much takes away a lot of viewers. (Casual viewers who seek a break with no excessive investment on time.)

Also, this is a historical drama, which is not much popular among regular viewers unless they are freely available somewhere.

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The last episode is obviously for fans.
And like I said in my review, it was intended to be fluff for brains.
Most people won't be able to digest this drama unless they like either Duang or Qin.

I liked how they managed the last EP in Khemjira although those two dramas can't be compared, but it still shows that you can fit in a finale without losing direction. The trip, I'm sure was a last minute addition -- it felt disconnected.

I don't know if the writers wanted it to be this way, but by the end I found Qin to be the more clingy and obsessed one -- yes, Qin changed. But, we barely got to see him out with his own friends after he and Duang got together.

The way the issue with Qin's parents was handled didn't sit well with me at all as it was dropped like a bomb - there were glimpses in the beginning, but shaping it as a major plot point for like an episode didn't work out for me. (In the novel, Qin simply tells Duang about it. Nobody attempts to solve anything. The novel itself had no substance, if I'm being honest. Just a slice-of-life account of two people in love.)

All the friend groups uniting was definitely the build-up for their reunion at the Freshy Night 2026; like a closed circle in reverse, just like in EP1.
Frankly, it left a lot to be desired because I felt like they attempted to put too much thought into making the last episode go back in reverse (Loy Krathong to the Freshy Night) and didn't know how to smoothly transition.

But, it sure is good if you simply want to watch something without overanalyzing anything.

After watching 4 episodes , I think the writers purposefully wrote it this way. I don't find it bothersome as I've read the novel, but it can definitely scare off a lot of viewers.

That is, the viewers are as stuck as Nakhun is in the past. If Nakhun gets some crumbs about Klao, we do too. If Nakhun meets someone suspicious, we become suspicious with him. We as viewers only know what Nakhun knows and pieces together. Nothing beyond that.

I personally think that the plot is going at a faster pace than the novel because they dropped some stuff really early whilst in the novel Nakhun doesn't figure them out until much later. Probably to adjust the pacing?
And the Nakhun here seems more careful because he observes people more than interacting with them. (Cherd, Han, Wanna.)

So, yes, it can be either frustrating or interesting.
I'll give this drama the benefit of doubt, considering that this is a time travel one. The book was a nice one, so the writers have to seriously mess it up for it to be unsatisfactory.

You can't take MDL ratings as a gold standard for quality because most of the people rate it based on their enjoyment, that is subjectively. Not on the quality.

Pretty sure that most of the top rated dramas in MDL like Hidden Love, When I Fly Towards You, Me and Thee, Lovely Runner and now Duang With You are all fluffy dramas that are an escape from reality. Like @ohani_jay mentioned, they are not meant to be nitpicked and critically analysed. Actors' performances are the ones that buoy the quality.
Most viewers prefer light hearted dramas and they attract more traffic. Not to mention, they are easily accessible on YouTube.

Dramas such as Love Upon a Time and Khemjira are on leagues of their own. They are intended to attract different viewers. For example, if you don't prefer mystery, there's no point in suggesting LUAT since mystery is the backbone of the series.

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I actually like Nakhun's characterization. He knows whom to mess with and when; yes, he may make a fuss, but only with the people whom he knows he can get away with.
He can also completely focus on what's important, too, when necessary. Not to mention, he is desperate for some clarity about his situation/Klao's situation.
As for Jom and Kaew's story... I think they added a bit too much of the 'angst' cause everytime they come onscreen, it's just sad. They didn't stray far from the book. Unless Jom does something that evidently reveals his feelings, I will be happy if he ends up getting cursed by Kaew.

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Pretty sure that's Nakhun. If you are talking about EP1. There is a very similar scene in the novel, too. Also,
Nakhun has earrings. Klao doesn't. (From the flashbacks.)

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Me too. The story is really wholesome -- perfect blend of mystery and romance.

Klao get's justice.
Nakhun makes sure of it.
And I think they are going the same route in the drama.
(The opening scene with the gun? It's important.)

But, the time travel part is 100% real. That's the tragedy.

Exactly.

In the novel, Phop guesses the truth.
But, there is absolutely nothing he can do.

Well, yes. It's particularly sad when you realize that he died without anyone ever knowing about it.
A short unfulfilled life.