Drama Review: My Friend The Enemy

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Rating

★★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 22 Mins

Episodes

16

Drama Digest

Four opposites attract each other unexpectedly, but they always create a mess when they come together. Nick, Wan, Wayu and Beam submit their application to a famous law firm together, but they can’t stand each other. Due to some recruiting mishap, they all work as assistant lawyers in the family litigation department. Beam and Wan become close as they have the same names, which created misunderstandings many times before. But Wan pretends to be sweet and lovely towards Beam, only to steal everything from her. Beam is a strong woman but sometimes becomes impatient and causes trouble unknowingly. Nick is the nerdy computer lawyer who also gets involved in their messed-up relationship. Soon they start to clash against each other and end up burning on their own. Throughout some small quarrels, misunderstandings, accidents, challenges, betrayals and confrontations, they all come closer. In the end, they begin to understand each other and perhaps even love blossoms between some couples.

The Feel-Good Part                   

This show focuses on two women trying their best to live better lives, even by hurting one another. It showcases inferiority complexes that create a messed-up friendship which becomes the centre of this show. The romantic aspects and law-related matters are also well portrayed in this show. The lead actors and the supporting cast performed brilliantly, which helped the audience connect with their respective characters. The drama surrounding the two female leads is the highlight for the audience interested in the catfights and frenemies trope and also showcases the law firm and its workings believably. The overall technical execution also suits well with the genre of this series. The story provides a satisfying ending that is heart-warming and emotionally fulfilling to watch.

The Disappointing Factor

The show provides a group of problematic characters, but they have no character developments throughout the series. The plots seem repetitive and boring after some time. The characters seemed impossible to relate to and one-dimensional. The problematic dynamic between the two female leads doesn’t seem to improve even after showing contrasting moments which seem unbelievable and ridiculous after a point. The perpetual looped story got forced upon talented actors with no resolutions. The great concept behind this plot got lost due to too many unrequired plotlines. The portrayal of women seemed stereotyped throughout the show.

In-Depth Analysis

It is a show that focuses on four interns working in a famous law firm and trying to fulfil their ambitions. It also showcases two women who have known each other from childhood and had the same names, which resulted in getting mistaken by others. It created stressful times for both of them. In the present, they both seem to live completely different lives but still get angered when compared to each other. Friendships, relations, work, and families get involved when they fight against each other. There are a few sensitive topics such as rape, mental health, child abuse, prostitution, money issues and work stress showcased in this series.

Star Power

The director of this show is Wit Worawit, and the writer is Nuntawan Rungwongpanich. Patricia Tanchanok Good plays the role of Beam, Mo Monchanok  Saengchaipiangpen portrays Wan, Pon Nawasch Phupantachsee portrays Nick, and  God Itthipat Thanit portrays the role of Wayu in this series.

Overall Opinion

This show is for the audience who doesn’t take things seriously and only looks for dramatic entertainment. It is a time pass watch that could get skipped if needed.