Leh Game Rak (2020)

I liked it

There was no review for this drama so I decided to try my hand at it. I'm not experience at reviewing so please be kind.

These have spoilers so please don't read on if you don't want it to be spoiled for you.

What I didn't like:
- Slow paced romance - like super slow
- Very few displays of affection between the main leads
- One dimensional villains
- Need to suspend disbelief throughout the drama

What I did like:
- Any issues between main leads were resolved quickly
- All things thrown their way by the villains were resolved (I love fairy tales, what can I say?)
- The relationship between the friends
- The support of the foster parents
- Everything was pretty much wrapped up well in the end
- The acting was good
- Loved the dog! So cute! He gets more show of affection than the humans haha

This show has so many loopholes not the least of which was how the girl who should have lived most of her life pretending to be boy is still so feminine. Or how they even managed to get away with her pretension for that long without getting caught then her secretary finds out in weeks.

As a whole I enjoyed it.

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Not the most exciting drama but charming all the same

Those who like the emotional rollercoaster that Thai lakorns typically provide, will probably not enjoy this series. It is not your typical Thai lakorn where at least one aspect is emphasized and exaggerated. Still, I thought that Leh Game Rak is a pretty good show and while it is unlikely to get a lot of rave reviews, it is a pleasant enough series to watch. This series is so even-paced, so mellow that it feels like a slice of life show despite the heavy themes like the ML hiding his identity as he searches for his mother's murderer, and the FL having to grow up pretending to be a male.

Even though there are intrigue and evil plots, the drama is not dark at all, and the villains don't even make my blood boil like they do in other shows. For the most part, there is not a whole lot of plot development in each episode but just enough to keep the story going and for some reason, sustain my interest. I am glad that I stayed the course and watched the whole series until the happy ending. Despite its lack of intensity, I enjoyed the show and found the cast to be charming and engaging. The group of friends surrounding the ML provided some cuteness and hilarity, and I appreciate the heartwarming relationship the FL has with her family.

I do regret the missed opportunity the show had in the romance department. I have always liked Esther Supreeleela and I may be biased since I think Esther can play any role well but she is perfect for the role of Nan/Nicha. She has the right features to play a flower boy but easily transforms into a lovely lady. Son Songpaisan who plays Seifer/Aici is definitely pleasing to the eye and his voice is appealing. Together they had some sweet scenes and I suspect would have had really great chemistry if the story allowed them. I kept waiting for the spark to burn more intensely, for the skinship to increase and for the kisses to come. Unfortunately the show failed in this aspect for a romantic like me.

Also there's over use of flashbacks and on top of it, it’s the same ones over and over again.

Overall I recommend that you watch the show and decide for yourself. While it’s not a twisty-turny thriller or full of shocks or drama, it is a decent series all the same.

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