Drama Review: The Daughter In Law

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Rating

★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 00 Mins

Episodes

38

Drama Digest

This is a story of a young girl. Her name is Plew Lom. She’s a very hard-working girl. She makes and sells papaya salad for a living. She dreams of becoming a singer. Plew Lom live streams making Papaya salad. She sings while making the salad. It attracts more customers to her stall. Her mother does not allow her to be a singer. But Plew does not want to give up her dream. Her family is in a heavy debt. Thugs come to get the money. They harass her mother. But the neighbours scare them off. Plew wants to pay off the debt by winning the singing competition. But she does not tell her mother. Otherwise her mother won’t let her sing. Her mother does not want her to suffer as a singer like she did, when she was young. She became pregnant with Plew at a young age and could not continue her career. Plew does not know her father. Plew does not want to give up her dream. Thus, the mother-daughter relationship becomes tense. Archa is a music producer. He is handsome and famous among the ladies. He arranges a singing contest. Plew is very excited to sing at the contest. Archa’s mother wants him to marry Leena, who is an actress. But Archa does not like her. She is a rich, spoiled, snobby, and shallow person. She thinks others are inferior to her. One day, Archa accidently discovers Plew. While she is singing with her friends. They develop a misunderstanding. Later Archa and Plew start fake dating to convince his mother he can’t marry. Will Plew’s dream come true? Will Archa marry Plew in the end? Watch the show to see how the story unfolds.

The Feel Good Part

The female lead is a strong-willed girl. She is talented, hardworking, and dedicated. Plew does not give up on her dream despite how hard it gets. Archa and Plew’s first encounter is hilarious. They don’t get along well. The second male lead is a hilarious guy. He often tries to help Plew. But something goes wrong. He ends up becoming the cause of laughter. They fake date to convince his mother. But soon fake dating changes into real love. The maid at Archa’s house ships Archa and Plew. She is Plew’s secret helper. Plew is very talented at singing. Hence, Archa supports her career as best as he can. He does not want her talent to go to waste. They love their career and family.

The Disappointing Part

The show follows the trope of Mother-in-law hates daughter-in-law. They are always at odds with each other. There is unnecessary drama between Plew and Leena. She is a shallow character. Her character does not undergo any growth. She becomes more annoying to watch as the story progresses. The development of the second couple, Thaengthong and Rung is very slow. They are fighting most of the times.

In-Depth Analysis

The storyline is long. Some viewers might lose interest. But the show is definitely worth watching. It shows how much Plew and Archa care for each other. Plew’s friends support her dream. Her dream finally comes true. Plew becomes a famous singer. She has a ton of fans. Her voice is beautiful. The story shows the different lifestyles of people. The music industry is competitive. It shows the struggles of rookie singers.

Star Power

The actress plays the role of Plew very well. Most of the actors are very good at using facial expressions. Their interactions are heart-warming. The chemistry between Plew and Archa is great. Plew’s mother is a very strong mother figure. She cares a lot for her daughter.

Overall Opinion

The banter between Archa’s mother and Plew will make the audience laugh. The OST is very catchy. Plew’s studio recording sessions are beautifully shot. Music is the cherry on top of this drama. The comedic scenes will keep the audience engaged. The viewers will root for Archa and Plew’s romance.