Drama Digest
Parichat is a life coach and consultant with a large fan base that supports her in every way. Phayu is a young businessman who stumbles upon her talent and asks to work together on his company’s project. Parichat agrees to the request as she believes in his good intentions of helping the world. But this new alliance brings her closer to her past relationship. A few years ago, Parichat became pregnant, and her boyfriend Trin forced her to abort their unborn baby as he was already married and abandoned her right after the incident. Parichat became depressed and suicidal until her sister and brother-in-law helped her regain from dark days. They offered help to take revenge and plot her ex-boyfriend’s fall. She studied abroad for some time, after which she approached Trin and her vengeful plan. Phayu turned out to be the cousin of Trin’s wife, who was trying to protect his family by approaching her.
The Feel-good Part
The show portrays a girl ready to fight against the people who hurt her and complete her revenge. Even though the plot progression is easy to guess, it still managed to keep the audience interested. The acting performances by the entire cast elevate the plotlines with emotional and fierce spirit. The chemistry between the lead couple was astonishingly portrayed even through the dark-themed series. The female lead was a sweet girl who turned into a strong and quick-witted person, which was engaging to watch as the actress nailed the contrasting characters. The show also talks about mental issues and relationship abuse in this series. The production values, background settings and sound effects also worked for the series. The script and editing were smooth and decent to keep the audience immersive.
The Disappointing Factor
The show is well developed but lacks in a few parts, such as the overly dramatic plots and unrealistic portrayals. The series also has some loopholes and inconsistencies but still satisfying enough to the audience.
In-Depth Analysis
Poisonous Passion follows a girl facing her past headstrong and taking revenge on the people who wronged her. It is a romance drama that starts with a vengeful plot and ends with a beautiful happy ending. The series follows love, betrayal, friendships, heartbreaks, ambitions, revenge plots and family prestige. It also focuses on mental health issues due to abortions and physical abuse overlooked in relationships.
Star Power
The director of this show is Songsak Mongkolthong, and the writer is Lalil Kittitanaphan. Patricia Tanchanok Good plays the role of Parichat, Warintorn Panhakarn plays the role of Phayu, Top Jaron Sorat plays Trin, and Pear Pitchapa Phanthumchinda plays Pimpaka.
Overall Opinion
It is a revenge drama with romance at its centre that contains a strong female who is vengeful and angry. The plot progresses interestingly and entertaining to watch as it provides a dark aspect. The audience interested in revenge family drama will surely enjoy this series.
