This is my second Lakorn and if you've never seen this genre before, you should try it, just for the fun of it. From the acting to the music, the story, the makeup and wardrobe, they tend to get very dramatic, very fast, which makes for an entertaining watch. In Hua Jai Sila, they've got everything but the kitchen sink to amp up the story; kidnappings, bombs, sword fights, cat fights, gun fights. You name it, they'll work it into the story. If this were a kdrama, I would describe it as makjang. I had plenty of laughs watching the show, just because of the constant barrage of bizarre, WTF moments. There is no logic whatsoever. But the amazing thing is, I couldn't keep my eyes away. I got caught up in all the drama thanks to the actors who bring their characters to life. The standout of the show, hands down, is the male lead (Thor Thanapob Leeluttanakajorn). He gives a mesmerizing performance; one of the best I've ever seen. And that, comes from someone who has seen a lot of dramas; I mean, A LOT. Thanks in large part to him, I now consider this drama one of the best and one of my all time favorites. His embodiment of the role of Sila is exceptional. I do believe he carried the show to another level.

Sila is a man on a mission to mete out his revenge on those who left him for dead as a child. Now the head of several businesses, including casino and nightclub, he is charismatic, formidable, and incredibly hot. I recalled watching the beginning of the first episode and was getting ready to drop, until I saw him deliver a scathing remark and then walk off like he doesn't give a fudge, that I had to continue. He was so intriguing I wanted to see more and ended up staying for the whole drama.

Sila's romance with Min (Fern Nopjira Lerkkajornnamkul) is, of course, the most engaging part of the drama (besides him). I wasn't as bothered by Min as much as other viewers. I attributed her initial character flaw to the weak writing and looked past it; so it didn't distract me from the story. Her stupid assumptions about Sila creates conflicts as she would often seek him out to confront him, leading to intense arguments that are very compelling to witness. Their chemistry is fantastic. I felt like there were fireworks going off every time they are on screen together. The power dynamic always skew towards Sila but I did not find it aggravating. He is aggressive at times but never cruel, and their push and pull creates electrifying moments between them that made for an engrossing watch. It is the same reason why the rewatch value is so high for me. With the eagerness to know what would happen next out of the way, I was able to slowly appreciate Sila and Min's convincing portrayal of their complicated love and all the emotion, tension, and intensity that comes with it. The more I rewatched, the more I loved that it took me some time before I could move on to the next drama.

I'll say that there will be numerous occasions where you'll find yourself utilizing the skip button as you dive into this drama. It'll also require a good suspension of disbelief. But I assure you that what matters most will give you all that you need to stay with no regrets.