Drama-Digest
Jeng is a tough digital marketing manager who his team members hate. There isn’t much he can do about it because he is the owner’s son. Before joining the company as an eager new employee, Pat completed an international study program in Los Angeles. Though Jeng grows a secret affection for Pat, his new subordinate, he must be extra harsh and selective with Pat because of his position. When Pat finally decides to submit his resignation, the workplace changes.
The Feel-Good Part
It’s endearing to see the brotherly closeness between Jeng and Jaab. They mesh together so perfectly. They have the proper amount of effortless humor and support. Additionally, Pat’s friends are hilarious and fiercely supportive of everything he does, which is both wonderful and horrible, but it’s adorable, especially Chot. Touchwood to the friendship between Pat and Chot.
The Disappointing Factor
It had a strong beginning but lost steam as it went along. The timeline and plot occasionally feel choppy and difficult to follow. The story could be more consistent. The pacing is a jumble, and occasionally it feels fantastic; other times, it’s all over the place. This television series could have been so much more successful. It could have been so much more, yet it fell short. Pat and Jeng’s relationship is developing slowly, which fits in well with the overall tone of the series. The storyline’s gradual progression does, however, result in little character growth.
In-Depth Analysis
Although the plot was usually good, it could have been better. The story started to veer off course halfway through the series. The main plot was grating and dull at times. Additionally, the side stories could have been more organized. The side tales, which included Ae giving birth while on the bus and Jaab and Jane’s entire ordeal, could have been better organized and ultimately distracted from the growth of the main plot. The show’s central story was the cliché of an employee falling in love with their boss, but it was again poorly done. The dialogue and the action are both inconsistent, which is a drawback. There are so many pointless moments that merely do not advance the story. Sometimes the talks grate and don’t advance the story or Pat’s character meaningfully. But as the plot developed, the emphasis on work-related issues was a little too strong. Character development and character connection development were both minimal. The shooting was accurate. There wasn’t much music; it wasn’t horrible or particularly memorable.
Star Power
The characters are endearing but occasionally grating and even rash. Starting with Jeng, his personality is often composed, rational, and a touch domineering, and he is undoubtedly the most visually appealing. It was also amusing how upset he was about Pat’s manager’s performance rating review. He frets a lot and sometimes even makes mistakes, but sooner or later, he fixes it, albeit after the damage has already been done. He also shed a lot of tears, especially in the story’s second half. Although I understand the writers’ desire to present him as a good, upright, and innocent person, he occasionally came across as grating. His behavior was suspicious, and his justifications were illogical. The acting was, at most, mediocre overall. Some of the actors were outstanding, but others weren’t.
Overall Opinion
The show needs more narrative development and character growth for Pat, the main character, and the supporting characters, and the conclusion could be better. Unfortunately, the final episode’s time jump, which is the final nail in an otherwise unsatisfying coffin, does little to make the ending satisfying. Overall, it had potential on paper but lacked better scripting, quality editing, and at least a couple of standout performances. Although it wasn’t the worst Thai BL, it could have been far better. Sadly, although having a lot of potential, it fell short.
