Not one of these characters lied is something that one can say about the cast of this twelve episodes drama. The powerful show that showcased a group of friends who would have been happier if they never met came to its conclusion recently. As the characters make decisions that decide their “Happy or Not So Happy Endings” with surprising clarity, many fans were on the edge of their seats, every Saturday, waiting to see what comes next.

The series was created and directed by veteran director/writer Jojo Tichakorn, whose credits include “Our Skyy 1 & 2, Mama Gogo, 3 Will Be Free, and Friend Zone 1 & 2”. The man knows how to create a mood, his way of handling multiple leads and situations is unparalleled amongst his creative peers. That level of control over the emotions and words his scenes create in this series is at point for most of 12 episodes. He draws out the best from this cast of aged fan favorites belonging to the GMMTV roster.

That being said, the handling of the situations seemed to change in scope from week to week. Starting with the blossoming romance of Top (Force Jiratchapong) and Mew (Book Kasidet). On the surface, it’s your typical hot man meets bookworm who is a social nobody. But what only viewers can see is the way Top talks about Mew, the callous way he claims he can get him in a bragging manner to Boston (Neo Trai). It creates a dissonance, as we knew what Top was about while Mew did not. The script is written in a way that Top’s actions do not line up with his words. Knowing that was intentional made his role mysterious and, like delicious chocolate, it kept the viewers intrigued enough to keep them returning week after week. Unfortunately, it became clear that this dissonance might not have been as cleverly executed as the characters made out foolish decisions. It was as if they were never sincere on anything they said throughout the series.

Whether that was intentional or everything was planned for the highest drama, we will never know. But that level of inconsistent behavior occurred throughout the series as if it were its very soul. From the fan favorite pairing that have been each other’s couple since “Enchante” to “A Boss and a Babe”; to other GMMTV pairings like Khaotung Thanawut (Ray) and First Kanaphan (Sand), the series acted almost like a resume; using their inconsistent behavior vs the actors playing these roles to showcase their talents, while still drawing on fans’ support for the actors they stan. We don’t know if the rumors that the key points of the script were dictated based on the fan’s opinions of the previous week’s episode are true or not. That logic does account for the randomness of the character’s reckless actions with one another. Boston in particular seems to be the Gatsby of the group flitting through the lives of the characters with no consequence.

Boston uses sex as a means to feel valued, uncaring about who he hurts as he moves from one lover to another. The clever man knows what to say to get what he wants and which buttons to push to cause the most pain just because he can. With the tight-knit group of college classmates he surrounds himself with but never feels a part of, there is always someone raising the bar for him. Only to slam it down when his actions come to light. The level of drama created by these character’s decisions never has far-reaching consequences, a fact that it took three cameos from different actors who were written into the storyline as original characters. Each character was the embodiment of my sentiment (like Drake Laedeke’s character Gap, a man who sleeps with Boston). Breaking the cardinal rule of hook ups by taping it meets no consequence for it. Top’s mysterious ex boyfriend Boeing (Mond Tanutchai) appears suddenly; does unspeakably shady things with multiple main characters and gets a turn with Boston in the end. It was surprising how the sad lustful man wound up with nothing noteworthy or even a punch for his actions.

I understand you can’t throw people in jail for bad morals. But by the end of the series, even though Boston got his karma in more ways than one. That logic seems to exist only for the creation and extension of drama. Obviously red flags are ignored more uncomfortably and tense situations thrive between the characters. Whether it’s cheating, lying, picking fights, or destroying trust. Most of it was met with slaps on the wrist or kicks to the chest. It’s ironic that the person who shows an interest in him for more than the physical is the man he hurts the worst. Nick (Mark Pakin) is a young hopeless romantic who foolishly believes his efforts are creating a bridge to Boston. One that ultimately falls flat with him on it figuratively. Ray and Sand’s entire relationship is possible by the precedent that no matter how bad the mistake is, no hard feelings exist. It confused me greatly as Ray was a walking dumpster fire spreading toxicity through his lies and manipulation of situations. But he was never taken in hand (held responsible) for anything he did. Whether it was wrecking his car, kissing his best friend without his consent. Instead, Sand was always there to pick up the pieces and put Ray back together.

Set against the beautiful metropolis in Thailand, all the settings of the series, whether smokey bars, polished mansion or shabby dorm room, were crafted with a care of detail to give the show authenticity. This level of detail allows the viewers to immerse themselves in the world of these silly characters. Seeing the point of view of their circumstances combined with the designs of the sets helped me to discern the actors from their past roles and see them as adults. By the end of the series, all problems have been put to bed and these characters know peace in forms that suit them.

Rating- 3 out of 5

Streaming on- GMMTV YouTube Channel