Since I'm dedicating my first ever review for this drama, I think it's pretty obvious how much I adore it. I guess the reason why I'm writing this in the first place is to rid y'all who haven't watched this beautiful drama of your doubts at the prospect of watching a historical Thai drama. I can completely relate because I can never seem to finish Korean historical dramas and I hardly ever watch Thai dramas. But, I really hope you give this drama a try!

Story: I finished watching around 3 weeks ago, binged the whole ~30 hours in 2 days and since then I've recommended it to every single one of my friends who watch dramas too. The story and plot are so well-executed and well-thought-out, the history element of it is spot on and very interesting and educational. I got to learn a lot about Thai history especially since most of the characters in the drama had actually existed in the time period the story was set in.

Acting/Cast: The acting was phenomenal and you really interact with the characters a lot. They're fun and witty and the character development is amazing. They really did a great job casting most of the cast; appearance-wise the actors portray their characters really well. I really don't have any other complaints than Louis Scott's hair and the CG, which is understandable.

Music: THE MUSIC IS AMAZING! The main song fits so well with the scenes and the instrumentals are timed perfectly.

Rewatch Value: Considering I've already rewatched and gone through a lot of the details with three different people, I can say this drama is basically one I will remember and miss for a long time. This may sound cheesy, but the two days I spent binging it was the best two days of the entire year for me.

Disclaimer: those who aren't familiar with Asian culture will most likely not understand a lot of the religious, spiritual concepts interweaved into the plot, they're a huge part of the drama and Thai culture in general. But, this is a good first step into learning more about Thailand and Buddhism.

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