Xika93
Wisconsin, United States
An easy watch without all the drama
I’ll admit, I didn’t have very high hopes for this show given how cheesy the title sounds, but I was relieved to see it was only 12 episodes and not as dramatic as its predecessors on the Monday/Tuesday line-up. While Oops! Mr. Superstar Hit on Me is filled with tropes and clichés, it’s an easy watch if you want to see some of the up-and-coming GMMTV actors and actresses.
The plot is not terribly original, and the story goes about how you’d expect it to go. If you’ve ever watched “Kiss: the Series,” it’s basically that but with an age gap. There’s a lot of overdone clichés and tropes: ML who’s a bigshot, but immature, FL who everyone thinks she’s using a man to get power (because I guess all women are out to do that in Thailand?), sleezy ex-girlfriend (and reporter) who are sleezy because they can be, and side characters who should know better, but only make things worse.
However, there are several ways this show shines through. While the main couple doesn’t always have the best chemistry, they do have their cute moments. Frankly, until we get to the drama-filled final fourth, seeing Cake’s and Ton’s relationship develop from indifference to caring was heartwarming. Additionally, I thought the concept of “taking responsibility” was given a bit more depth than I normally see in Thai dramas. Usually, the characters just assume that’s the thing to do without really questioning the broader implications. Here, Cake and Ton wonder if “taking responsibility” really translates to love or not. Finally, this show doesn’t present the age-gap to just create drama (cough Devil Sister) but uses it to create character development for Cake and Ton.
The acting is alright for this show. Gawin is one of my favorite actors and his acting is always so emotional and natural; he didn’t fail to deliver. Pong, as a well-seasoned actor, was also very good, though I didn’t always agree with the character. The rest of the actors are so-so. For most of them, this is only their second show (Jane, Fluke, Milk and Boom) and that shows at times, but perhaps this show was perfect for their improvement.
I wouldn’t say this show was groundbreaking, but I didn’t hate it which is a success for the Monday/Tuesday line-up. Some might think the story was a bit rushed with only 12 episodes, but I appreciated the pacing. Even though every plot line isn't wrapped up nicely, the story doesn't drag on with unnecessary drama. It’s an easy watch if you’re looking for something cute and funny, just be prepared for all the clichés.
The plot is not terribly original, and the story goes about how you’d expect it to go. If you’ve ever watched “Kiss: the Series,” it’s basically that but with an age gap. There’s a lot of overdone clichés and tropes: ML who’s a bigshot, but immature, FL who everyone thinks she’s using a man to get power (because I guess all women are out to do that in Thailand?), sleezy ex-girlfriend (and reporter) who are sleezy because they can be, and side characters who should know better, but only make things worse.
However, there are several ways this show shines through. While the main couple doesn’t always have the best chemistry, they do have their cute moments. Frankly, until we get to the drama-filled final fourth, seeing Cake’s and Ton’s relationship develop from indifference to caring was heartwarming. Additionally, I thought the concept of “taking responsibility” was given a bit more depth than I normally see in Thai dramas. Usually, the characters just assume that’s the thing to do without really questioning the broader implications. Here, Cake and Ton wonder if “taking responsibility” really translates to love or not. Finally, this show doesn’t present the age-gap to just create drama (cough Devil Sister) but uses it to create character development for Cake and Ton.
The acting is alright for this show. Gawin is one of my favorite actors and his acting is always so emotional and natural; he didn’t fail to deliver. Pong, as a well-seasoned actor, was also very good, though I didn’t always agree with the character. The rest of the actors are so-so. For most of them, this is only their second show (Jane, Fluke, Milk and Boom) and that shows at times, but perhaps this show was perfect for their improvement.
I wouldn’t say this show was groundbreaking, but I didn’t hate it which is a success for the Monday/Tuesday line-up. Some might think the story was a bit rushed with only 12 episodes, but I appreciated the pacing. Even though every plot line isn't wrapped up nicely, the story doesn't drag on with unnecessary drama. It’s an easy watch if you’re looking for something cute and funny, just be prepared for all the clichés.
Was this review helpful to you?
