There are some differences between the series and mini-series, but the only major one is the change from Nan sending video messages to Phu to Nan now just sending emails. The rest of the story is pretty much the same, something that I was hoping for. There was some footage from the mini-series included, but most of the first episode was new footage, which is great as it shows that they weren’t being lazy about it. But at the same time, the whole meeting again scene was a bit of a letdown. I expected more from it in terms of emotions and reactions, it seemed very passive.

I do have one complaint about the direction of the story. I was expecting something filled with emotions (I still got that), but there are quite a few comic situations that I am not really sure what to think about. I feel like they don’t necessarily fit in with the seriousness of everything. Many scenes seem so unrealistic, and I am not sure how to feel about it all – did it really happen like this? Seeing as this is based on a true story, I find it hard to judge the story as I might not like something or think it’s very unlikely to have happened, but at the same time, maybe it did, and I am just being too picky about it. Still, I don’t really think the whole comedy direction that the story is taking is the right one.

Things do take a bit more serious turn from the end of episode 5. I feel like we get to see both starting to struggle with Phu leaving and the possibility of him disappearing again. Especially Nan. I like how we get to see more of an emotional side of them in the second half of the series. I must admit that I was a bit disappointed with Phu’s confession scene, it felt incredibly out of character for him. And everything that followed felt extremely rushed. There was just too much that happened in a very short time. I feel like there is a lot of potential to expand the series to more parts, as all the complications that occurred so suddenly could definitely take more time develop and to solve.

I think Kun and Kiak who play Phupa and Fah Nan have great chemistry together. They both did an amazing job with their characters. They show a lot through their eyes, you could really tell a lot from the way they looked at one another.

I think Phu’s grandma rocks! She’s awesome and I am having a lot of fun watching her and her friends and their shenanigans. We all know how Tuk Tik got into that bathroom. There is no way of convincing me otherwise.

Nan’s co-workers are… all over the place, I guess. I do like GieGie, she is a bit eccentric, but it’s not overdone. I like how she handles Nan. And I absolutely love her dressing Nan to color match with her. Party is also very good at dealing with Nan, but he makes his feelings way too obvious. Sadly (or luckily), Nan is an idiot and can’t read between the lines. Or at least I thought so.

The location of the coffee plantation is absolutely stunning. I also really like the coffee shop and how Phu decorated it. All of the locations are really beautiful, to be honest. I like the differences between Phu’s and Nan’s apartments, I think they really show how the two are different from one another. Phu’s has many plants and a more cozy vibe, while Nan’s looks very professional and a bit cold.

The wait times for the episodes were a bit annoying. I don’t see why they took a month between airing the 5th and then the 6th episode. It makes even less sense why they took two weeks between airing the 9th and the final episode.