Mystery, crime, and romance not so much.
"The Kinnaree Conspiracy" has little romance - It is a crime investigation series that happens to have a low-key romantic triangle playing out in the background. The series is respectful to the customs of the time, and the underlying baggage of the characters involved. Bickering being the glue, that binds this investigative team. "The Kinnaree Conspiracy" does not skimp on seasoned support actors, nor the telling of a good mystery. The forest scenery, period costumes, and historical settings are a backdrop to good performances from the entire cast. If you are looking for a modern romance, this drama isn't it. If you are looking for a historical crime-series with dark underlying currents, then this might be for you. Highly recommended.Was this review helpful to you?
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Brutally Frank Review
I am the biggest fan of NY but my loyalty tilts more towards Urassaya Spearbund aka Yaya, This drama when it was just making a din, I was so invested. I thought this one will blow our senses. I was a bit insecure about the Male cast. I don't like the actor, I never found him that handsome and his acting was too laidback. But, when the casting changed I was so ecstatic, Though, I felt Nadech did not suit this character. But he proved me otherwise. He was like his character, Meany, unlikable and sometimes pathetic.Talking about the other guy Monsieur Robaire, I was a bit skeptical about him too. But he too proved me wrong. Such charming behavior and his smile lit his whole face. It was my first Lakorn Second Lead syndrome. Charming and well-behaved. He was the stark opposite of Count In. I felt he had more chemistry with Pudsorn. I'm amazed Yes, I felt Yaya and New have to have another shot in the romantic drama.
But the winner I think was the supporting cast, From the menacing evil devil Capitane Jean to Paul to Kinnaree as the Magnificient Pinky. From the lovely sweet mother group and quirky funny brother Mi to equally amazing funny Jeep, Loyalty was unquestionable be it the hero team or the villain. It was awesome. Juan to Saraphi to Choi.. like they were so in their character.
Claira and Got were both amazing. It was that servant Lang who got my full attention when she came on screen.
Sweet ghost Duan Jan to mysterious Veena. I loved every character and enjoyed their dedication to their craft.
I really enjoyed the characters and felt they did their 100% best.
But, The story sucked. It ran hither and thither. It did not grip me and the romance sucked. The direction was very confusing. It was as if the Director one day just woke up and decided to add new characters and a new twist and then again he added another twist within that twist. I trust P'Off's work, But this was very badly executed.
I wish the story was gripping and tight. The romance was not needed at all. I wish Pudsorn choose no one and concentrated to become the biggest Dr in that era.
I wish In never came to propose pudsorn as their age gap and history made me squirm with unease when it was added forcefully. The only saving grace was the chemistry between NY and their gaze especially Nadech's when he speaks with yearning and touches Yaya's face. See I am using their real name as I did not feel the need for Pudsorn and In to be shown in this light.
Anyways, I felt it should have been great but it was not to be, But No one can take credit for the courage and daring of this drama. Such beautiful costumes, a Realistic Atmosphere of the drama, Showing such horrendous scenes, and the setting of every action scene was horrifying and chilling. Every abuse was so realistic and scary. The naked death scene was unsettling. I never had seen anything like this. Gay scenes shown, Like the actors who played were so realistic. Many scenes were scary and raw like the rape scene. It made me shocked and bitter. I was stunned.
Will I be rewatching it? No.
Will I forget it ... I guess No ... Sadly, Its going to stay with me for a long time.
Characters were the heroes in this drama. Hats off to them.
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A Missed Opportunity
When I saw the writer is the same one with Klin Kasalong I was expecting another disaster, because Kasalong is one of the most awfully written series ever. Surprisingly, this one is not that annoying but still badly written. Especially in last episodes writers make fun of with viewers' intelligence. Lots of stupidty going on with some cases which could easly solved, but they keep it make hard with disturbingly childish ways and cliches.This is a murder mystery series but there is no excitement. Episodes are too long and very slow. I guess they had to make it at least 90 minutes every episode but if it was one hour episodes, pace would be much much better and suspence would be occured.
As it is a murder mystery and there are so many intense scenes like bloody murders and hard to watch rape scenes, there is comedy too which is ok. But romance is another failure here. Two main characters showing dislike each other without any positivness, no sweet moments with each other at all and then suddenly last two episodes tries to build this romance. There is zero clue this two are attracted to each other. Should we supposed to see the love in all those angry and annoying moments, that shoutings? No, writers and director don't give such a clue, and wants us to belive their sudden change of heart.
It would be a great show if the writers were talented and wise enough and also if it edited way shorter. A missed opportunity which leaves us only good acting of Nadech and Yaya, some supporting cast and beautiful scenery.
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Indra puts down Pudsorn and Pudsorn seemingly despises him, I think this is because they don't know they are attrracted to each other yet. But boy does he shout at her and his eyes go all wide (with anger?) when he does this. Its a bit much. I'm at ep 2 and I've seen this maybe 6 times? But the deal breaker is all the shrieking and shouting by Jeeb and Pudsorn's aunt. I get that its comedy, but with p'Mee thrown into the mix (bad drunk, more shouting) it's a bit much for me. I think I will drop this,
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