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• boldchristian

  Overall 7.5

  Story 7.5,  Acting 9,  Music 5.5,  Rewatch Value 6.5

  Eclipse Of The Heart is a newly released Thai lakorn with impressive production value and visually appealing aesthetics. The chemistry between the lead characters, Mark and Bow, is inconsistent but shines in its best moments. The performance of Mark Prin stands out, displaying moments of quiet despair that tug at the heartstrings. However, the lakorn suffers from a lack of narrative context, making it difficult to fully engage with the plot. The side characters often feel like caricatures, and the pacing of the final arc...

  is draggy, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying ending. Despite its flaws, there are intimate and heartfelt moments between the main couple that make the lakorn worth watching for romance enthusiasts.
  
  While Eclipse Of The Heart falls into the tropes of the lakorn genre, it shows promise for the future with its refined production quality. However, the excessive drama and lack of careful pacing hinder its potential. With a stronger foundation and better storytelling, this love story could have been a standout among similar lakorns. Despite its flaws, there is a glimmer of hope for the future of lakorns as they continue to improve slowly but surely.

• BraveHalle

  Overall 1.5

  Story 1.5,  Acting 9,  Music 5,  Rewatch Value 1

  I am deeply disappointed with this particular hit TV series. The storyline lacks substance and fails to make any meaningful impact. The male lead's character is poorly developed, overshadowed by the supporting cast who receive more screen time. In a sudden turn of events, seemingly out of nowhere, romantic relationships are established within one episode. This perplexes me, as I had high expectations for the male lead, given his previous successful projects. Sadly, this drama falls short, causing me to question whether he can maintain...

  his superstar status. "Eclipse of the Heart" feels like a monotonous watch, with attractive actors merely going through the motions. At one point, I even believed I could come up with a better story than what was presented. It seems as though the scriptwriter may have been inebriated, resulting in a lackluster and illogical narrative. After enduring countless disappointing episodes, the sudden shift to romantic scenes feels out of place and unenjoyable. If you are considering watching this series, I highly recommend revisiting "Kleun Cheevit" instead. It is far more engaging, and I would gladly trade my time watching "Eclipse of the Heart" for a repeat viewing of "Kleun Cheevit" or "Hua Jai Sila," as they are far more captivating.