Drama Review: Wake Up Ladies 2: Very Complicated

10

Rating

★★★★

Duration

0 Hrs 50 Mins

Episodes

10

Drama Digest

The ladies return with a new life stage that will be much more challenging than before. Tata has to adjust to the position of a young mother of twins, but she also has to deal with Ryu’s frequent disappearances, leaving her to manage independently. What might he be concealing? Tata is also assisting her neighbor Lookmai, who has been living under a false identity so that any young guys who come to visit won’t find out the truth. Jane has decided to date Saifah, her attractive young former assistant who recently started a YouTube channel. They face problems in their relationship. Lin, another well-known YouTuber, appears eager to place herself between her and Saifah. Kluay and Ton, her devoted and hardworking boyfriend, are preparing to get married. She has a new objective: leading a life devoid of vices and sexual activity up until the wedding. A stunning woman like Kluay, however, can’t bear it smuggles herself into parties every night. With the aid of Miriam, a personal trainer who volunteered to look after Aei’s body and heart, Aei has started to look after herself. Aei must also get ready for new work, which will require her to contend with her frugal supervisor Kwan, who has a troubled past. The group’s life coach, Dr. Nat, continues to grow his bond with his current partner, Boy.

The Feel-Good Part

This season’s emphasis on romance was much more pronounced than it was in the first. It provides a good representation of a range of romantic relationships, including LGBTQ+, age-gap, and more. Compared to the previous season, there are more crises, mysteries, twists, and problems, as well as more characters. This season and the previous one manages to put friendship and romance at the forefront of the story while incorporating additional components.

The Disappointing Part

To begin with, it was too brief. A tale involving so many well-known characters must span at least 12 episodes. It’s a shame because some characters merited greater attention. The finale also seemed contrived in some respects, probably related to the first issue. Saifah and his mother, in particular, would have needed more time to give us a believable reunion in the end. The conclusion might have benefited from one or more episodes.

In-Depth Analysis

It was pleasing to see the improvement from the first season. The story never went over the top; it struck a decent mix between humorous and sincere touching parts. The individual narratives were expertly weaved together and contained surprising turns. All the characters appeared realistic and intriguing. The audience can learn from the story, especially the doctor’s counsel. The storytelling flowed at an excellent speed that wasn’t too quick nor too slow. This season’s cinematography was at an entirely new level with excellent color selection, well-thought-out location composition, great music, and methodical camera angle use.

Star Power

The cast is diverse, starring Pompam Niti Chaichitathorn as Natt Sirisukmaha-anand, JakJaan Akhamsiti Suwanasuk as Janette / “Jane,” Ae Maneerat Kam-Uan as Suvida / “Aei,” Ice Apitsada Kreurkongka as Chloe / “Kluay,” Namtan Tipnaree Weerawatnodom as Tata, Pock Piyathida Mittiraroch as Piengkwan and Jane Ramida Jiranorraphat as Lookmai.

Overall Opinion

This show is worth watching if you are looking for a romantic comedy with relatable and diverse characters.