Other Names: Bpoop Phaeh Saniwaat / Buppe San Nivas
Native Title: บุพเพสันนิวาส
Genre: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Episodes: 15
Website To Watch: MUSE ~ Bhuppae Sunniwat
Main Cast:
Bella Vanita as Kadesurang / Mae Ying Karakade
Pope Wattanaputi as Por Date / Muen Suntorndewa
Panjan Kawin as Muen Rueng / Ruengrit
Prang Kannarun as Mae Ying Janward
Susira Nanna as Mae Maria / Thong Kip Ma
Louis Scott as Constantine Phaulkon
Synopsis:
Kadesurang is a 25-year-old chubby archaeologist. One day
she suffers an accident after meeting Karakade's ghost and goes back in time to
the Ayutthaya era around 300 years ago. She wakes up in Karakade's dead body
right after she died.
Karakade was a very mean and selfish person. Everyone hated
her, especially her betrothed Date, who liked another girl but his dad and
Karakade's dad were best friends and they promised that their kids would marry
each other. Karakade tries to kill her rival but her rival's servant dies
instead. Date and his dad chant a spell in order to punish the culprit, which
results in Karakade's death.
After Kadesurang wakes up in Karakade's body, everyone
around her is confused now that she's acting like a completely different
person. But her optimistic and playful personality slowly wins over everyone,
including Date, who falls in love with the new Karakade.
(Review) My Thoughts:
My goodness, I can't believe that the first time I saw a clip of this drama, I immediately overlooked it. Did not even try out an episode. Luckily, I came across a clip of it recently and through a misunderstanding (I thought it was a mix of past and present) from watching a crossover MV of it, I decided to watch the first episode. And, that was one of the best decision I have made in my life because it got me into watching one of the top dramas in my life ever. Another thing that supported my decision was one review where "if you never watch Thai Boran (Period Drama) or Thai lakorn, then this is the one to watch." Those words alone solidify my decision. And I assure you, no lies were spoken there. It truly was an amazing drama.
The drama was peculiar and unique among its peers. I tend to shy away from Thai Boran but this was too much better than I expected. It started off to bringing over this modern archaeologist student into the past. And I can't say anything but amazing to think of such a plot like bringing a modern lady into the past especially since she studies history because this drama was in a sense, a recount of history. I never thought there was a way to make history so much interesting like putting it into a drama. Coming to the end of the drama, I felt intrigued by everything, knowing that everything I saw mostly truly happened in the past. And, I felt I have a grasp of a part of Thailand's history in my head. I learned better than all those years learning history in class!
Kadesurang/Karakade as she is in Karakade's body was a bright addition to the recount of history as she guides the viewers to historical places in the area all the way to naming important figures and their feats. Her excitement and constant curiosity, there was no better teacher than her. This made her constant questioning understandable and made all the information felt natural and flow smoothly to the viewers. I didn't felt at all forced to listen to all this history and I find myself unable to skip even a minute of the drama as everything felt important to listen to. But, as always, knowing too much became a burden to her, there are times when she felt conflicted over her knowledge of all the events and being questioned on how she knows somethings despite the body she lives in never treading outside the house before she resided in the body.
The chemistry between the leads were just impeccable and beautiful until my eyes can't bear to look at them further. At first, I do have issue as to how Por Date fell in love with Mae Karakade as it was not clear at least to me about that, but all is forgotten when I saw their interactions and love for each other. It was endearing how much he cared for her and yet her inquisitive nature tend to get her into trouble and him being worried on how she doesn't act with limits. As the story goes on, I just fall in love over and over again with this couple. They just suit each other so much, Por Date being jealous and possessive over Mae Karakade was just too cute hahaha....I just don't know how to describe their love other than being divinely beautiful, which suits them as their love went past time and the heavens.
Other than that, the drama itself lacks all the criterias that makes other dramas too cliche, too much exaggerated, too annoying like evil villains and long-drag-out misunderstandings. And this shows how great this drama is in fact. As the writers were confident in that without all those, it will still be a good drama to watch and it was and it is. Besides, in this drama, the leads were not the only star of the show. The supporting characters were all important as well and have a strong presence. I won't remember just the leads when I think about this drama but also those supporting characters who enliven the drama and makes the drama noisy and cheerful. This is what I would call an excellent use of all the resources. Without them, this drama wouldn't have work this perfectly. I salute the writers for coming up with this army of supporting characters.
I have so much to say but too little space to type. This drama seriously is one of the best I have ever seen. The character development and role of each character was written so perfectly and also that it strives to be as close to historical records is just beyond amazing. I can't really think of a flaw for this drama. The fact that they were able to think of a plot which culminates the retelling of history is just genius. Also, I finished this drama in a marathon because every episode was just too exciting and fun to watch. I can't count how many times I giggled and laugh over this drama. So, if you have not watch this drama yet, go on quickly and watch it. You'll be sure to be happy to watch this drama!
It's exactly as you described... won't regret watching etc, I find the only problem was... the transition from Kadesurang to Karakade. There's not enough reaction when you wake up in somebody else's body, back 300 years. She was chubby but now she's drop dead gorgeous, also not enough reaction. And lastly, her poor mom and grandma have to deal with her loss while she gets to be with the one she loves, that was too heartless.
ReplyDeleteTrue, it's hard to believe that she lives in a time that is 300 years before her mother and grandmother existed. It's kinda sad actually to see that she ended up in a time where no one knew who she truly was and I find it heartwarming when Karakade called her Kadesurang, the "I almost forgot my own name" was just heartbreaking. On the other hand, I think it's impressive how despite the 300 years of difference, there are moments in the drama where she was able to connect to her mother and grandmother, it does warms the heart to know that she is never truly alone. PS. I was kinda hoping someone else would end up stranded in that era with her, though sad as it may be, it will be a fun interaction with all the modern slangs coming in, hoping season 2 will bring that to the table.
Deletei just finished watching this drama. "best" is not even enough to describe love's destiny. the castings, the plot, the osts are just perfect! at first, i was also doubtful and confused about date's change of heart that fast but since it was explained that kade and date were soulmates for eternity no matter the dimension, i guess date felt something in her as soon as kade took over karakade's body. maybe his heart had known at that moment. however, i have to agree it's kind of unbelievable how, in the beginning, kade just accepted her fate without much reaction, not even questioning why it had to be her of all people. we have to wait until the end to know the reason. and if i were to wake up 300 years in the past, i don't think i could have adapted that easily. but that's just a small wrinkle, easily ignored because i just can't stop gushing over date and kade's chemistry! don't you just love the giddy giddy feels this couple give? always love the subtle flirtations during their moon gazing moments!!!! "look at the mirror" AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!! i died. really, i just don't want this drama to end ><
ReplyDeleteps: the invisibility thingy could have been omitted cause i think that's a little over the top after the whole time-traveling plot.