Wake Up Ladies 2: Very Complicated (2020)

What an interesting show and concept lol I liked that every single person in here is sooo good at acting that they really be killing who they're playing but the downfall of the show was the random death (is this a spoiler?) lmk and the fact that I watched this for the GL relationship and honestly, it went downhill quick and we did not love that for them at all -_- lol like how hard is it for us to get a happy GL story; all these BL get these stories and not all are happy endings but 90% of them are and that IS SUPER STUPID. other than that, easy watch and it was short.

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Even better than the first!

Compared to the first season, this season focused even more on romance. Thankfully, it delivered a wonderful portrayal of various types of romance, such as LGBTQ+, age gap, fluid, and more.

There are many more crises, mysteries, changes, twists, and complications compared to the previous season, as well as more characters. Everything and everyone ends up contributing to the main plot and although the ending felt a bit rushed, it was great overall. I will say that the GL does not last long, but the reason as to why makes sense. This season, just as last, is able to keep both friendship and romance at the center of attention while still mixing in other elements. I ended up liking this season even more than the first since it felt more polished with better-developed characters, so I definitely recommend this season if you've seen the first!

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Conseguiu superar a primeira temporada

Não há muito a dizer sobre essa série. Tenho medo de segundas temporadas, pois algumas acabam estragando as histórias, mas essa conseguiu superar a primeira positivamente.

A produção, a fotografia, a ost, tudo muito bem feito.

As histórias seguindo do ponto onde haviam parado, com poucos furos.

O cast é simplesmente maravilhoso, atores e atrizes que fazem jus ao seus títulos, doses equilibradas de drama misturado com comédia. O roteiro consegue contar todas as histórias de forma igualitária, e todas as histórias por mais loucas que sejam, fazem sentido.

O que me incomodou, foi só o fato de Tatá ter de cuidar sozinha das crianças a maior parte do tempo, mesmo que no final isso tenha sido resolvido, sinto que foi romantizado demais. Mas de forma geral, o roteiro mostra mulheres diferentes, que conseguem ser felizes à sua maneira, sem a necessidade de seguir um padrão.

No mais, a série é excelente, e com certeza eu recomendo.

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To start off, I will say some people might not like this season compared to the first one, but honestly, I feel like there were more messages in this season compared to the previous one (I will get into that). I would also like to add, I might ramble a little bit because I have lots of thoughts on this series.

Story:
The series picks up where last season left off. All the returning main cast along with new faces. The new faces (that played a big part) were Lookmai, Jeff, Piengkwan, and Miriam. You might like these new faces or not, in my opinion though, I liked all of them. They all added something in my opinion. Lookmai was pretty rude (with the whole using her friend's house), but her and Jeff's storyline added that reckless young adult hookup culture. Someone wants to try everything, but always getting herself tangled (and others) up in them. Piengkwan was the villain of the series. The one I guess to get the plot moving. Honestly, without her, there wouldn't be a season 2. She did some bad stuff, but again, without her, a lot of the characters wouldn't have developed. Now I know most people wish Miriam stayed the entire series, but I think it's important to look at the type of a person it is rather than wanting a more GL storyline. Loved her, but then I realized her relationship with Aoey was a bit controlling and suffocating.

If you haven't watched the series yet I'm about to spoil that part (a bit more). If you don't want this to be spoiled, skip this part of the review. Basically, Aoey started dating this woman named Miriam and their relationship didn't make it that far in the series. Personally, I wish they didn't break up, but it made sense why they did. First off it was Aoey's first time dating a woman and it was a bit of a controlling relationship at that, so their relationship ended. I will say they didn't do the GL plotline justice in this series.

For most of the series, it lived up to its name, being very complicated. There were 4 main messages with this season: family, friendship, relationships, and happiness. I think people need to realize at the end of the day, life is about people coming in and out of our lives. We might not like how some people leave, but at the end of the day, we have to learn from it and move forward. This series was really just about life and doing what makes us happy.

Cast:
As always the cast did a phenomenal job. I could feel every emotion, especially Kluay's. Also, I think we can all agree that for a rookie actor, Luke did amazing. I never actually seen Luke act before this series (even though I've known about him for a long time). His pairing with Jane was really adorable.

There isn't really that much to say about the cast other than they went beyond my expectations with this season.

Overall:
I loved the first season a lot, but I feel like there were so much more messages in this season. In the first season, it just felt like the daily lives of a group of friends, but in this season there were messages that made me think about my own life. There are good moments, bad, and tragic. I guess you can say there was more structure to the storyline than the first season. Overall I give it an 8.5/10, but I might be biased since this is one of my favorite series with my favorite casting.

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Surprisingly good!

I am feeling lucky that I didn't drop this season. It has less humor even from the very beginning with only more conflict (a very complicated ones, just like the title). I have to admit, despite that it is not the kind of story I expected (I was expecting for a lot of good laugh at first), the story, the acting, the music is as good as the first season.

The only complain is on the ending. That's it. I will say no more. I recommend you all to watch it.

Oh, the new character is very interesting as well! Luke is doing surprisingly good because I never watch his acting before.

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Funny, touching and thoughtful

It is easier for me to criticise than to praise, therefore this review will be rather short.

There are only two things I can criticise:
- First of all, it was too short. A story with such a variety of established characters needs to be told in at least 12 episodes. I assume that was also the original plan, but once again the pandemic changed everything. Really a pity, some characters deserved more screen time.
- Then, probably connected to the first point, the ending felt forced in some ways. Especially Saifah and his mother would have needed more time to give us a convincing reunion in the end. One or two more episodes leading up to it could have saved the ending.

But other than that, I was very surprised by how much more I liked this season compared to the first one. The story always kept a good balance between comedic and genuinely touching moments, it wasn’t unnecessarily over the top. The single storylines were very well interwoven and delivered unexpected twists. All characters seemed interesting (maybe Lookmai stayed a bit “flat”, though) and very real. I believe there is a lot to take away from the story for the viewers, especially the Doctor’s advices. I really liked the overall pace of the storytelling, not too hasty, but also not too slow. And last but not least, the cinematography in this season was on a whole new level! Good choice of colours, thoughtful composition of locations and systematic use of camera angles. And all of this combined with a solid soundtrack.

The first season got an 8.5 from me: enjoyable, but average and not very memorable. Season 2 was a clear improvement and is an absolute recommendation!

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Season 2 starts with a funeral. Nevertheless, it doesn't seem any major character (but with doctor Nat crying, it can't be a side character) was lost... rather gained. I watched the whole first season, but this is a series where I don't really have favorite character... Now not only that, Katreeya English is a cast addition I could live without. Pock Piyathida, I could live without... Wait a bit!! There is ML from 'Diary of Tootsies'!! But whatever did they do to his hair? I hate when he goes (mousy) natural brown...

First episode seems to concentrate on Ae, who was so notoriously unlucky with men that they decided to put her together with a woman. The woman is a middle-aged fitness trainer, keenly overseeing her excersising and dieting. With Ae looking positively anorectic, this is not needed. Either way, I always thought Katreeya English looked kinda scary. There is yet another scary woman at Ae's work. While Petch Paopetch seems to have landed unsignificant side role. Not a good beginning, sis...

Doctor Nat keeps seeing Boy, which is a relationship characteristic by... not being characteristic with anything, actually. For the whole season one, it was just kinda running in the background, while doc was dealing with the "theme of the week".

Then we have Tata, who is now married (could SHE die? please?) and we can additionally watch Jane Ramida to most of her scenes. Her character dates multiple guys like Chloe/Kluay, only is younger and prettier.

I don't find the "jokes" (if there are any) funny.

Watching 3rd episode, I am bored already... I don't know what's supposed to be so "very complicated", nevertheless I don't really care whatever is happening. It was like that in 1st season too, but now it's kinda worse, as it is prolonged. Who thought it was necessary for this to have 2nd season? I decided to drop it as I don't really care for it. Who ever is or is not dead is all the same to me, too.

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