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“Deep Night The Series” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)

Boy meets boy, boy antagonizes the said boy to get his attention in ways the audiences can relate to and that draws the viewer in; creating the desire to know why boy one is teasing boy two in ways that can either be violent or cute. It’s a simple formula, one that Thailand web series or television shows seems to treat like a tradition with the recent crop of series that have been coming out every month since “Love By Chance” elevated the genre to worldwide popularity. It’s a simple enough situation which makes the 2024 release “Deep Night The Series” iteration of the situation very foreboding.

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“Dead Friend Forever” Series Review (Ep.4 to 12)

“Dead Friend Forever” (DFF) started out rather slowly paced, gained a lot of momentum in the middle, however, by episode 8, the show provided too much unnecessary exposition and plot that did not quite tie in, and fell short in their resolution which resulted in a subpar finale. However, as a slasher/horror series, it delivered on the scares, gore, and delved into the horrors of the human mind which acts as a cautionary tale against bullying and being complicit in the face of others’ wrongdoings.

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“Young Royals Season Three” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)

“Love shouldn’t be so hard”

This solemn yet painful thought resonates throughout the series finale. Love isn’t something easy, but it shouldn’t be so hard either. It is about adapting, giving space and understanding each other’s needs. Something that both Wilhelm & Simon fail at, before they reconsider their choices and reconcile towards the end. The finale was everything that I hoped for and some more. Without sidelining the royal romance which is the heart of this story, the show hightails important issues like internalized homophobia, traditional hierarchy and unjustified prejudices. As Wilhelm and Simon grapple with the consequences of Wilhelm’s public declaration of their love; Hillerska is thrown into chaos, the Queen has a mental breakdown and August goes through a character transformation. The show packs a lot in the six episodes to bid a fitting farewell to these characters that have carved a special place in our hearts.

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