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TayNew are perfect for each other.

I really love TayNew's chemistry. They're perfectly sweet with just the right amount of spice to make them unforgettable. I remember falling in love with them while watching Cherry Magic and since then have loved watching all of their content with Polcasan and the rest of GMMTV. As much as I love TayNew though it unfortunately wasn't enough to make me really love this series. To be perfectly honest the pacing was slow and the plot was a bit boring. This series really could have been done in six episodes, but GMMTV really loves padding out their shows. Reinforcing this was the inclusion of a secondary couple which was entirely unnecessary. RyuMond seem cute and I wouldn't mind watching them as leads in their own series, but their subplot here was entirely nonsensical and had nothing to do with the main plot whatsoever so it wound up just being distracting and pointless. RyuMond aside though I really did enjoy the rest of the supporting cast, they were fun. I especially loved seeing Tui, I haven't seen him act in anything besides ThamePo so it was a delight to get to see him onscreen again.
I'm sure people who absolutely adore comedies and slice of life series will love A Dog and a Plane, but it wasn't for me. I liked it well enough; the relationship building was solid, the conflict (even though boring) was realistic and relatable, but overall this series just never really captured my attention and truthfully I had to force myself just to watch the last couple of episodes. I hope TayNew's next series will be something more exciting.

General info for anyone wanting to know:
• Is it spicy/nsfw? No. This series is very pg-13. There are a few dirty jokes and we get to see TayNew makeout (sometimes very passionately), but what happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors.
• Is there violence? No. The show does depict medical emergencies, but there's no violence behind them.
• Is there a love triangle? At one point yes, but it's hardly the focus of the series, it only lasts a couple of episodes.

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My Favorite Manhwa Adaptation Ever

For me, this was a really great adaptation of a manhwa. It not only adapted the manhwa pretty accurately, but also improved upon it by giving more depth and personality to the other characters, making them more rounded and human.

PROS

1. I think this drama wasn't afraid to really show the dark and gritty aspects of the entertainment industry. Some people might say that it's graphic, but to me, it's completely realistic.

2. Fantastic Acting - Both the main leads' acting was absolutely fabulous. Min (as Sun) managed to convey so much emotion in his eyes despite his stoic role. It's very, very impressive considering this is his first main role. His performance stole the drama for me. Toptap (as Jay) managed to put up an equally good performance in his role. Honestly, it just felt refreshing to see a show where both main leads match each other's performance level. Other than the main leads, the other cast (Shogun, Fuaiz, Khunnote, Claude, Gandhi, Pakin, etc) put up a great performance as well.

3. As said earlier, this drama managed to improve upon the manhwa. Characters like Pakin and Sky were kind of one-note and bland in the manhwa. This drama managed to take those characters and give them a backstory. I didn't care too much for those characters in the manhwa. I was neutral, but this drama managed to make me like them so much and made me want to see them as the second couple.

4. Plot- The pacing and the plot were quite engaging to watch. There was 0 moments where I felt bored. The story managed to create a great balance of romance and main plot, which made this an entertaining drama.

5. Chemistry/Romance - The chemistry between the main leads was fantastic. The romance, the bickering, and the intensity between them were quite enjoyable. Some might feel iffy about the romance with some of the dub-con scenes. I was able to look past it because I could see Sun reciprocating Jay's feelings to some extent. It really depends on what you as an audience can tolerate watching.

6. Character Development - It was quite lovely to see Sun go from this traumatized, guilt-ridden, and closed-off individual to someone who was able to find family, love, and meaning in life. The same goes for the Sky, who shows beautiful character growth as well. Tbh, you can’t help but root for all of the good characters (main and sides).

CONS

I think the only con for me would be that I wished certain villains had suffered a bit more, but this does not bother me enough to affect my score of this drama.



If you like grittier shows, then this would be a great show to try out. Do keep in mind that there’s some graphic stuff and trigger warnings, so if you’re someone who gets affected by dark stuff easily, I strongly suggest looking up the trigger warnings before watching this drama. For me, this drama is a great leap for adaptations and is a definite 10/10. Also, I do recommend giving the OST a try because it's an absolute banger of a song!

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boring

It's so sad that seasons 1-2 were so good compared to this one which is so boring...
I was so hyped for this new season but then netflix just made it awfully bad and repetitive!
I mean, there was some scenes that were really cool but most of them are monotonous!

I don't understand why Netflix couldn't make a good third season. It's like a pattern😭😂

but what saved this was the actors, they were brilliant as always.

It's such a shame that Netflix wasted an opportunity to make a good season 3 with these amazing actors and a story that could be developed properly

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The FL ruined it for me

Things I loved

1 The premise. It was exactly what I love. Tropes don't bother me at all and I love particularly the Friends to Lovers trope. I don't mind clichés, I'm looking forward to them and I don't even mind if I can guess the next scene. Yet this disappointed me and didn't give me any of the feelings I was hoping.

Things I liked

1 The ML. He's handsome, and he's not a bad actor. I haven't seen him in any other dramas so my experience is limited, but I liked him here although I feel like he hadn't much to work with. Maybe the role wasn't made for him either. Something was missing.

Things I disliked.

1 The fact that I didn't care for any other character. None.

2 The lack of chemistry. I didn't find they were good together, not as friends not as lovers. I was thinking all the time: That would be great if another actress was with him.

3 The FL character. I didn't hate her, but i's true that you had to try to like her. That's a shame because I'm not someone who dislikes bubbly and cute female characters. I just need them to be also relatable and sympathetic even when they are spoiled. I love spoiled characters by the way. She wasn't that. She was just mean spirited and too abrasive to like.

Things I hated

1 The actress. It's not so much about her character but about how bad an actress she was. She wasn't cute, she wasn't beautiful, she wasn't talented. That resumes the whole thing. You have to have at least something to make me watch. Mostly talent since the beauty is on the eye of the beholder and I can get past it. This role asked for a bubbly or cute or witty actress.. she didn't pull any of it.

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Adaptation that lived up to expectations

An adaptation that is made right, it exceed my expectations, especially the 2nd half of serie, it leveled up the drama, minlee as sun was perfect casting, incredible performance, his micro expressions were enough to tell us whats his character feeling, toptap Did so wall as jay, i have only praises, shogun, fuaiz, jirapat and alm cast delivered an incredible performance, the chemistry was on point, storytelling, character development, sun's journey toward revenge or more correctly, toward healing was entertaining to follow, i had so Many emotions watching his character, the dark side of story was as shocking and disturbing and it intended to be, revenge was delicious, i had my fun watching the downfall of all them evils, the ost and directing was great, i loved ending, it was well rounded serie

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Probably one my most favorite special episodes

Absolutely loved the special episodes. Enjoyed every minute. Although we didn't get to see RomeMhok and TawanAran's wedding.. atleast we kinda got some closure to their stories.. I do wish we'd get to see MiraPhub's story😅😅 I am really interested like how that'd go. Overall it's just beautiful.

I think the cameo of the gen 2 pairs was much better in the specials than the main series. My favorites being ForceBook and JuniorMark's cameo. Junior really just gave his all and Mark just lost it at the end🤣🤣. Force looked soo damn hot as Thee🤭🤭🤭 Loved book's reaction when Thee came it🤣🤣🤣

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a solid series until the last two episodes.

this is another series that i have been screaming, crying, itching, & throwing up to watch, figuratively. i made the unwise decision of watching the first five episodes after they released then i made the grueling decision to wait to binge the final five. it was agonizing, to say the least. i would say this show went from pretty good to fairly decent. i think i was a tad generous with the rating because i liked the series but objectively the rating is probably lower.

the first eight episodes were ironclad. episode eight being the breakout because of the fluidity and numerous intimate scenes. toptap & minlee delivered in episode eight. the bus scene was hilarious and gut-warming. the reluctance of sun, his worry for jay, and then his eventual submission were displayed well. also, i resonated with the audition scenes regarding suicide and both jay's / sun's reaction + interpretation of what that meant. sun was clearly not a bad person but a good one who made horrible decisions in order to care for his family. i think it was interesting how sun was so traumatized by the result of his actions that he was okay with being used and abused, as long as others were not. i am glad he chose to live his life, in the end.

unfortunately, episode nine and ten were rushed. i have never read the source material but it was still evident. the pacing was just way off and things were not concluded properly. to give some examples, who actually murdered pawinee [songphon partially admitted to it but we never saw the murder or how it transpired]. why was bank suddenly out of his career with no repercussions or explanations? how did the corruption even unfold? why did wave randomly appear again but in death due to an overdose? who is responsible for the killing of the gray haired former executive in the car [MDL, please credit all talent in a work] out of nowhere? i could ask more questions, which is not good.

when adapting from manwha, these thai creatives need to take into consideration how to properly consolidate, if need be. they also need to ensure they have appropriate air time for adapting. this rushing throughout or at the ending is a terrible habit that basically ruins the overall score and effect of the story they are attempting to showcase to the audience. i also noticed that whoever was responsible for translating payback into english did an awful job which is unacceptable for paid users. more importantly, the themes of sexual assault in this are grossly unacceptable but most would not comment on that considering the leads are attractive.

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Believe the Hype—Payback Deserves Every Bit of It

I went into Payback without reading the original manhwa, so I can’t compare it scene by scene. However, from everything I’ve heard from people who have read it, this adaptation stayed true to the source, and honestly, that’s impressive.

From the very first episode, I was hooked. This is one of those dramas where every department understood the assignment. The writing, directing, cinematography, costumes, soundtrack, and overall production quality were all excellent. There wasn’t a single episode that felt like filler.

What stood out the most to me was the acting. Good acting can make or break a drama, and this cast absolutely delivered. Every actor fit their role perfectly. The heroes made me root for them, and the villains were so convincing that I genuinely hated them. That’s how you know they did their jobs well.

I remember getting close to the finale and thinking, “How are they going to fit all of this revenge into one last episode?” Somehow, they pulled it off. Sure, I had a few moments where I thought, “I might have done this part differently,” but overall, the ending worked, and I left feeling satisfied.

I never once regretted watching this drama. All 10 episodes were worth my time, and that’s something I don’t say often. It stayed engaging from start to finish without dragging on.

I’d recommend Payback to just about anyone—even if you’ve never watched this kind of drama before. If you enjoy strong storytelling, great directing, and performances that pull you into the story, you’ll probably have a great time with this one.

I also hope to see more of this cast in future projects because they proved just how talented they are here.

One last thing: I honestly think Payback deserves a higher rating than it currently has. In my opinion, it’s not overhyped at all. It deserves every bit of the praise and recognition it’s getting—and maybe even more.

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A Love Destined by Fate

Blossoms of Power is a drama that skillfully blends political intrigue, strategy, and romance, but at its core, it is a story about emotional survival in a world where power comes at a devastating cost.

From the very beginning, the narrative stands out for the intelligence of its protagonists. This is not just a love story; it is a constant game of chess, where every move can determine life or death. The female lead is strong, resilient, and deeply human, while the male lead’s physical fragility contrasts sharply with his sharp, calculating mind.

Episode 33 is, without a doubt, the most devastating point of the series. It marks the moment when the story shifts from political tension to something intensely personal. His supposed death is not just a plot twist, it is an emotional rupture. Her grief feels raw, quiet, and painfully real. There are no grand speeches, only the weight of loss, loneliness, and the feeling that everything has been taken away without warning. It is an episode that leaves a lasting impact because it forces the audience to experience that grief alongside her.

However, this is also where the drama begins to show some weaknesses in its execution. The decision to have him “die” and remain absent for years works well as a narrative strategy, but the emotional consequences of that choice are not explored with the same depth. Her suffering is immense, she endures life in the palace alone, gives birth, and raises their child for four years by herself. This builds a heavy emotional foundation that deserved a more thorough resolution.

When he finally returns, the drama opts for a reunion that feels somewhat rushed and less confrontational than expected. While the happy ending is satisfying on a symbolic level, it lacks the emotional intensity that such a situation would realistically demand. Given everything she endured, a stronger reaction, filled with anger, hurt, and questioning, would have felt more authentic before moving toward forgiveness.

That said, the ending still fulfills its purpose. The image of them walking together with their child, away from the political chaos, represents everything they fought for: a peaceful, ordinary life. It is a calm and gentle conclusion that contrasts beautifully with the turmoil that defined most of the story.

Overall, Blossoms of Power is an engaging and emotionally impactful drama with compelling characters. Despite some shortcomings in the final emotional resolution, particularly in the couple’s reconciliation, the journey is absolutely worth it. It is a story that resonates not only for its tension and strategy but for its portrayal of love under extreme circumstances, imperfect, sacrificial, and ultimately resilient.

Rating: 8/10

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Good

After spending two years searching for this drama, I finally got the chance to watch it. I'm also glad I didn't set my expectations too high, because while it's good, it could have been even better.

What I loved most was how deceptive the first episode is. It makes you think you're about to watch a romance about a teenage girl obsessed with an ex-convict, but suddenly everything spirals completely out of the protagonist's control. The forbidden fairy tale she created in her own mind gives way to a far more dangerous reality. The man who initially seems like nothing more than a quiet drug dealer turns out to be willing to do absolutely anything to carry out his revenge—even using her as a pawn in his plan.

And the way he does it is genuinely disturbing to watch. I felt deeply uncomfortable during several scenes, yet I was completely hooked by the way the story keeps escalating. Every decision makes the situation worse, turning everything into one massive snowball of consequences. I also really enjoyed the dynamic between the two leads: he constantly tries to manipulate her, while she refuses to give in and ends up making all of his plans much harder to execute. Their power struggle works incredibly well.

Overall, it's a solid drama. I really liked both protagonists, and even the police investigation manages to stay engaging without becoming repetitive.

That said, there are some flaws that are hard to overlook. The biggest one is the runtime. The drama is simply too short, which prevents several important plot points—especially in the final stretch—from being properly developed. Some events feel rushed and leave noticeable plot holes because there's not enough time to explore them in depth. I couldn't shake the feeling that the story had some excellent ideas that deserved a few more episodes to fully reach their potential.

Even so, it's a gripping romantic thriller that kept my attention from beginning to end. Watching everything gradually spin out of control is incredibly entertaining, and there were plenty of moments when I was genuinely anxious for the characters. Despite its shortcomings, I really enjoyed the experience.

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