Drama Digest
A Cunning Destiny is a Thai drama that focuses on the story of an assistant editor, Mookmanee, who works at Woman of Top. She is a woman who is independent and fervidly assertive and thinks she has control all over her life, and loves to have control of everything. However, her life takes a turn and doesn’t go as she expected when she attends her friend’s wedding and unintentionally gets into an argument with a guy named Chinnakrit, who is a lawyer and wishes not to come across this person ever in her life, the next day she wakes up next to him naked in bed. As if that was not enough, Sophie files a case against her, and Chinnakrit is appointed as Mookmanee’s attorney. What will happen when the two who never get along and pick a fight every time they meet have to reunite to win the case? Watch the drama to find out how the story unravels.
The Feel-Good Part
The show is incredibly captivating and intriguing. It accurately explores everything that they intended to. The main leads have such incredible chemistry together. It’s really sweet to watch them on-screen together and how they slowly develop feelings for one another. The OSTs fit the tone of the show and enhance it. It’s not just about the main leads’ romance; watching the relationships amongst everyone is endearing.
The Disappointing Part
The show has a dragged-out plot, and its climax feels a little hurried. The script could have been a little bit stronger. It was annoying that it used certain clichéd scenes in the last few episodes. The main characters’ romance and screen time are a little bit understated and somewhat eclipsed by the romances of the other couples who are covered in the drama.
In-Depth Analysis
The drama revolves around a couple who hate each other in the beginning, and circumstances make them come across each other, and they eventually fall for each other. In between, a lot is happening in the plot, family, friends, and everyone is given their own screen space and stories. The cinematographer has captured all the visuals accurately, and the editing and other aspects of the show have been done flawlessly. The show is worth watching because of the fantastic directing and the strong chemistry between the couples. There are numerous flips and twists in the plot, which makes it engaging. The supporting cast gets a significant amount of screen space, and their narrative is appreciated. Everything is employed ideally. It is content with all emotions and feelings.
Star Power
The actors did a fantastic job portraying their characters and accurately capturing each emotion. Toey Pongsakorn Mettarikanon and Cheer Thikumporn Rittapinun, the two main characters, were excellent in their respective parts. The supporting cast members were all superb in their assigned roles. The characters are really lovable.
Cast: Toey Pongsakorn Mettarikanon as Chinnakrit, Cheer Thikumporn Rittapinun as Mookmanee, Marina Sadanun Balenciaga as Neeraphat/Phatcha, Bright Rapheephong Thapsuwan as Thyme/Touch, Tee Thanapon Jarujitranon as Jim, Lorena Schuett as Ploymanee.
Overall Opinion
Overall, this drama is quite intriguing, has a number of narrative twists, and won’t allow viewers to become bored. It is brimming with emotions, love, and camaraderie. If you are into Thai dramas, this is a good one.
