Drama Review: Reya

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Rating

★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 30 Mins

Episodes

27

Drama Digest

A young woman will go any length to gain entry into high society and live a lavish lifestyle, and can give anything in exchange of her goal..

The Feel-Good Part

That ending was poetic. I loved the show has got one of the most excellent anti-hero female leads. The lesson of greed is one the hidden messages of the drama, giving it a complementing aspect. Even with several disappointing casting decisions, the story’s plot was excellent.

The Disappointing Factor

Lang’s (male lead) character was random and irrelevant to the plot. The tale felt like the writers were condemning her character, just like the other characters, labeling her a tramp and a whore because she wasn’t a virgin; the finale illustrates how cruel people are to women, who are different and how this produces a circle of sadness and violence.

In-depth Analysis

Reya works at a bank as a VIP receptionist. David Henderson, a widower and a member of the bank’s Board of Directors, is seduced by her charm. Reya and David marry soon after, and she gains the title of banker’s wife. When David’s financial condition deteriorates, he relocates to a tiny branch outside town. Reya refuses to go, and the pair has a furious dispute that pushes their marriage to its breaking point. Reya later leads a happy life, playing golf and socializing with the upper crust, unaware that she is approaching hell.

Star Power

The female lead (Ploy Laila Boonyasak) is a good pick for the role, and she performs an excellent job in every regard; nevertheless, the male lead and other supporting performers are a letdown.

Overall Opinion

Reya is a suggestion to viewers who enjoy extreme, over-the-top components of a drama, unlikely to exist in real life, and anti-hero storylines.