“Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up”- Hans Christian Andersen

This quote pretty much sums up the entirety of this mystery thriller. Starring Force Jiratchapong & Book Kasidet in lead roles, “Melody of Secrets” is an intense psychological battle that evokes identity crisis as its core. It is emotionally draining, and the mystique plays way too much into dragging the storytelling. I’m not saying it is boring; in contrast, the script keeps you hooked from start to finish. It is difficult to guess who the real suspect is or if the serial killer at large is actually killing for fun or if they have an agenda of their own. The show pretty much keeps you on your toes with the unprecedented guessing. You suspect each & every character’s intentions until the “Grand Reveal” when the murderer turns out to be someone unexpected. Book’s acting range is pretty enhanced in this show. I have never seen him play such a serious character before; his rendition is commendable as he manages to embody the confusion faced by his character.

The Storyline & Chemistry

Crime journalist Botpleng (Book Kasidet) sets out on a journey to his hometown, when he receives a mysterious diary from the past. The only glitch is that ten years ago, he lost his memories in an accident that left his mother comatose. The diary contains his musings from a time when he was supposedly in love with Tankhun (Force Jiratchapong). Shockingly, as soon as he sets foot in his hometown, he gets entangled in a murder case alongside the very handsome Tankhun, who subjectively makes an entrance at the apt moment. Botpleng doesn’t remember him nor the time they spent together. The police start getting suspicious as victims pile up, and they are somehow related to Botpleng. To prove his innocence, Botpleng is forced to investigate the events that transpired ten years ago. Tankhun has an agenda of his own-he is investigating his younger brother Thunpob’s (Junior Panachai) mysterious death. The only clue points towards the fact that Thunpob was dating Botpleng. As they circle around each other with distrust and suspicion, in due course of time, Tankhun and Botpleng start falling in love. Force & Book have incomparable chemistry, but the show doesn’t hinge on their romance. It actually focuses on their emotional upheaval. Botpleng, aka Tonthorn, is faced with the painful reality when his birth father’s employer, Khitakan (the real Botpleng’s mother) forces him to assume her dead son’s identity after his death. His memories are erased, and they hypnotize him, so he doesn’t remember his past or his actual identity. On the other hand, Tankhun was adopted by Thunpob’s family as his bone marrow donor and has always lived his life on their terms. Both of them were forced into unassuming situations against their free will.

Final Impressions

The story does dance around romance and mystique, so it isn’t exactly boring!

This was my first time watching ForceBook in a crime thriller. Their roles have serious dispositions, and they live upto their reputation as phenomenal actors who can portray any kind of role. Apart from that, Jan Ployshompoo does a fantastic job at playing the antagonist. Dao is unhinged and unapologetic. Even when it is disclosed that she made wrong assumptions and killed her own father, she refuses to accept the reality. The storytelling is tight and the pacing is quite even. You can definitely catch up on this show on a quiet afternoon when you have nothing else to watch!

Rating- 3.5 out of 5

Streaming on- GMMTV YouTube Channel/Viu