Oh, TBSC, you had me at the intriguing synopsis, and that's... it.

For a Thai Lakorn, it has EVERY single stereotype evident in the dramas we either love, hate, love to hate, or hate to love.

I've watched handfuls of Thai Lakorns, and depending on the 'spin,' of what Korean dramas refers to as 'Makjang' (over the top, dramatic, plot twists and storylines and character developments), it can be a turn off, or lead you to a surprising interest in the drama unfolding. This drama barely does either of those things.

So if you've gotten this far into my review, without pushing it aside (granted, a 3 rating may seem a little harsh), but for those who are going to take a deep dive into TBSC, I have to warn you: it's a cringy mess.

And that's mainly because of the main lead, Peat. He's spoiled, petty, childish, and has no sense of shame when it comes to his actions. I literally felt like I was watching a temperamental 5-year-old who lost his favourite toy or who wants someone else's toy, and who will stomp around, cry, and pout until they get what they want and then blame everyone else because you didn't get what you like. Usually, this kind of behaviour passes when the child realizes their mistake and they learn and grow from it, but for Peat, it lasts 22ish episodes. Lord have mercy.

There were times I honestly felt like the chemistry between Peat and Kiew was genuinely wasted because of tasteless writing (because their sweet moments were really beautiful). If there was more complexity to the decisions behind Peat (he's just so 'broken,' and doesn't know how to 'love' so it's the duty of the woman to 'fix him'). Then we would have more of a compelling story. Because he just simply comes across as a jerk the more the story develops. The amount of sympathy you had for him at the beginning (because it's really a sad situation for his mother) slowly fades because of his violent outbursts and personal pity parties. No matter how much Kiew (our female lead) did to bring some semblance of justice or love or understanding to him. He wasn't just rude (I mean, some male leads can do a lot of brushing off and I get it because they were hurt). But this goes into full cruelty mode. And he uses another woman, Chaya, to get his way. Even if I 'hated,' her attitude, she literally had heart-shaped glasses on for Peat, and he used that to his advantage, which at the end of the day, even if Chaya was horrible to Kiew, Peat still let her do it all for his 'revenge.' The more sympathy I had for Chaya, and I really didn't like her to begin with (mainly, her arrogance).

It felt more of a drama about Kiew taking over the emotional babysitting of a guy who didn't deserve any of her time. Who continuously walked all over her feelings, and at the end of the day, we're supposed to forgive him because he actually really loved her all along? I've had better experiences with betrayal/revenge/love stories where even if the male lead is angry at the female lead (who he eventually falls for), where there's still level-headedness. Even if there is anger and frustration behind certain events. I've watched 'Secret,' (a really amazing Korean drama) twice now, and it amazes me how the writer-nim managed to balance such a tragic scenario (I won't spoil that drama), but it has a similar vibe to this one; it was just executed much more better. Because it actually gives the male lead times to develop, and rationalize in ways that Peat just doesn't.

And then there's the father... don't get me started on this man. For him to push Kiew the way he did: to fix the broken heart that Peat has (mind you, he was also partly responsible), and for her to get hurt timelessly, was just so sad and disappointing to watch. When Kiew deserved to be given space, time to reflect, she had Peat pushed her way, or Peat would barge into her life and demand her attention in ways that were demeaning. The more he hurt her, the more cringy it got. The more you think it can't get worse. It just does. I just wanted Kiew to be in a better situation, and I wanted her needs to me met. I wanted her to go away for a period of time to discover and find herself again, and maybe fall in love again, but no... we get a recycled so-called 'happy ending'

The only reason I gave this a 3 was because of Pa and Patha (their friends), and the amazing housekeeper who had a grip on most of the situations. I wish I could have seen Pa and Patha more. They were literally the one voices of reason. And Pa, bless her soul. Being so protective of Kiew, through and through.

I watched this until the end, despite my issues with it, because I thought it would develop more differently, and I was greatly disappointed in the end. The fact is, there are better Thai dramas, even with this kind of genre. If you want to sit back and witness the drama unfold. Unfortunately for TBSC, there's just so much heartache for any much needed 'cathartic' feelings as a viewer we might get after seeing the light after the storm.