Enigma (2023)

Et hop, après avoir harponné chéri qui a une sainte horreur des dramas de ce genre, nous voilà après 4 épisodes à vouloir une deuxième saison. Même chéri qui fuit ce genre comme la peste.
Il faut dire que bien que certaines scènes puissent faire penser à de l'horreur, ce drama s'en éloigne rapidement.
L'intrigue se veut angoissante et pourtant les petites touches d'humour et la relation entre Fa et Ajin est divertissante et rendent ce drama agréable à suivre.
Le format court du drama nous permet d'aller à l'essentiel et de rentrer rapidement dans le vif du sujet. C'est appréciable, surtout si vous cherchez une petite pause après un drama de 40 épisodes par exemple. Si l'intrigue ne surprend pas vraiment, c'est assez bien ficelée et arrive à garder notre intérêt éveillé jusqu'à la dernière seconde.
La réalisation est très sympathique, dynamique et percutante avec une bande son qui captive notre attention tout au long de ces 4 épisodes.
Je ne dirais pas que c'est une perle, car je pense que les rôles secondaires manquent de profondeur, et malgré tout, la relation entre Fa et Ajin n'est pas assez intense pour nous émouvoir. Mais cela reste un bon drama qui a su tirer son épingle du jeu dans cette jungle de blockbuster de cet été.

Et puis, l'acteur qui fait son apparition à la fin, allez je vous l'avoue m'a mise dans tout mes états, voui, je n'ai pas honte de le dire, depuis "F4 Thailand", j'en suis totalement fan, et je croise donc les doigts si saison 2 il y a, de le voir, et surtout dans un rôle d'antagoniste!

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Une agréable surpirse

J'ai commencé cette série après la diffusion de tous les épisodes. J'ai été ravie de revoir le duo WinPrim que j'avais beaucoup apprécié dans F4. J'avais déjà remarqué le jeu d'acteur de Prim que j'ai trouvé vraiment bon dans F4. Mais je suis toujours surprise de voir à quel point Win s'est amélioré, on peut voir qu'il est beaucoup plus à l'aise devant la caméra et je pense que nous auront l'occasion de le revoir dans beaucoup d'autres films/séries.

Concernant le plot, une vrai pépite ! C'est sur que cela change des histoires habituelles, il y a des mystères à foison, des exorcistes et de la magie noire ! J'ai aimé le personnage de Ajin, qui joue les profs un peu maladroit et "gaffeur" mais qui est en réalité un exorciste talentueux et très fort. Quand j'ai commencé cette série et que Ajin a été présenté comme un professeur je me suis dit que ce ne serait probablement pas une romance (même si l'alchimie entre ces deux là est indéniable) j'ai été surprise de la tournure des évènements et je l'ai trouvé vraiment, la fin nous laisse penser qu'il y aura une saison deux et j'ai hâte de voir ce qu'il se passera

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One of the best Thai series/drama I have ever watched!

I can’t even describe how good this series/drama was... It was spooky, scary, interesting, magical, spectacular, powerful and many many more! It just left me speechless … I could feel the same tension from the beginning until the very last second. Acting was incredible and music, sounds, special effects, just every little detail was on point here.

One thing I regret is that I can’t give it more than 10 stars here…

I totally recommend it to anyone that likes supernatural type of series with a little bit of romance in the background, you won’t be disappointed. I’m hoping for season 2 of this masterpiece.

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Enigma is real

where do I get the words to even describe this show like only 2 eps and soo much happened and everything seems sooo real , i really get scared
the acting IS PHENOMENAL LIKE NO DOUBTS EVER ON THIS win prim and Evey other person realated to this show has. done soo perfect .
I really hoped it has more eps then 4 😭😭 love them sooo much .
believing that black magic actually exsists it's just wow 😮 never thought gmm could give us something like this
the latest ep blew my mind that how the ameture ghost tricked them into thinking the curse is simple but actually she is a Daredevil
win looks sooo hot with the tattoos i really can't wait for other 2 eps 😭

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ArjinFa season 2 please

I really liked this show and wished there was more. I'm sure we'll get a second season because of the ending. I loved how Namsine and Fa rekindled their friendship and came out stronger out of this entire ordeal. When Namsine was the one to save Fa out of the pool, i teared up. Still confused about the abusive mom. She should be in jail if you ask me, but I digress.
I've always loved Prim's acting and she didn't disappoint. Honestly the girls were all amazing actresses and i was impressed by the quality of this show.
There was no product placement and i hope they do this for all future shows, because it's so much better without it. They can fully focus on the storyline without forcing a dumb sponsorship up our nose.
As I mentioned, there will be a season two. We don't really know Arjin's origin story and his history with enigma.
I just hope that Fa and Arjin meet again in season 2 because this ending was heartbreaking. They were such a good duo and the chemistry was intense!
I've saw some discord online that Fa won't be in season 2 because they introduced Bright's character. I'm not sure if that's true because of the bee still following Fa around. Maybe Arjin is keeping an eye on her?
But I need her in season 2. One of the best parts of this show was ArjinFa, so it'd be stupid to not include her in season 2. I'd be pretty disappointed if that turned out to be true.

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Wicked mix of horror, a sprinkle of comedy & a dash of romance – all in just the right proportions

This series is an exceptional blend of horror with a touch of comedy and romance that never goes overboard. The actor's performances are top-notch and the main lead chemistry on screen is palpable. Fast-paced, plot-driven narrative consisting of just 4 episodes, ensures that every moment counts and maintains my interest throughout. The show's attention to detail in bodybuilding and characterization adds depth and authenticity to the characters. Moreover, the cinematography is on point, enhancing the overall visual experience. Overall, it's an excellent series that manages to deliver a captivating and well-rounded viewing experience. And major props for not trying to shove any sneaky product placements in our faces

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NO.1 RECOMMENDATION!

I am not thai darama fan, one of my friend asked me to watch EnigmaSeries.., You know what I totally fell in love with this series. Expecting Next Season hopefully! At First I was drawn to the story line and thriller sequence but later I noticed All Cast members Acting really good 10/10,. Especially I Love the Female Lead Acting and Chemistry between ML & FL. Wow one of the Top Notch Pair. After finished 4 Episodes I tried to read review from various site All complemented Positive Review. One of the Best Production. Hope this Drama Will be Nominated for Multi Awards!!!!

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There is a such a thing as unnecessary romantic tension

Enigma is a bite-sized show with a simple yet intriguing premise. It was exciting to tune into Enigma knowing that black magic is rarely explored as a theme by GMMTV, and that screenwriter and director O was enthusiastic about this show acting as a pioneer in that regard.

Enigma had its strengths. Its cast, a majority women actors, did a solid job. In my opinion, performances like Prigkhing as Yihwa were the ultimate strength of Enigma. It's a shame the show is so short as to limit the time we got to see Yihwa, or Piploy as Namsine. Still, I have little complaint about Fa as a protagonist. Prim fits the role so well that it was practically made for her.

You can also see what O meant when he said he took a modern approach to making black magic more palatable for a present-day audience. The balance between the traditional, which is the origin of magic across all cultures, and modern tech (social media, the dark web) was evident. I would have 0 complaints about a more traditional approach, but because I know what O was going for, and the idea of an underground organization of black magic users operating via the web is pretty cool, I can't complain about the way Enigma handles magic.

Still, I do think it would be nice to go all-out. I understand Enigma is a gateway, and is appealing to an international audience, but I'm excited to see how much further black magic can be explored using the medium of mainstream horror dramas or movies that are accessible to a global audience, which is the platform that GMM currently has. For that, I also have to agree with the sentiments of my friend Reinee Seezinz. You may dread seeing her comments, but she's right about the ethnic makeup of GMM actors. Magic is traditional, it'd be nice to see plenty of faces that match.

I want to end by saying that yeah I am one of the people who thinks the romantic suggestions in the show were uncomfortable. Before the show even aired I had my buttcheeks clenched hoping to god it wouldn't be student-teacher. "Well he's not a real teacher!" Great. Should we celebrate? Should we pop bottles? The implication is that he is an adult man with a career, and she's still a high school student regardless of if she's a senior or 18. Thankfully the relationship was a one-sided crush, or at least that's what was explicitly confirmed by the final episode. That's not to say there weren't some scenes with the two of them that made my eyes narrow. Like the necklace, or her dressing his wounds. I'm sick of the trope and the way it goes over people's heads or, even worse, people die to defend it. If there is a season two and Fa graduates and ends up with Ajin, I'll consider that a defeat too.

For now, I don't have too many hopes or expectations. Overall, Enigma was alright. It wasn't groundbreaking, but not a waste of time either. It has its standout moments. I hope to see more black magic in the future. And more traditional culture in general.

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Super addictive watch, probably Win's best project so far

I'm glad that Enigma allows for Win to finallyyyy explore a more mature and complex character!

Initially, I thought Win might lack the intensity needed to play Ajin (Lee Thanapob or Lee Thanat were top choices in my mind) but any initial scepticism I had melted away as the story progressed. Win was able to bring out different dimensions to Ajin as a character and I'm totally living for Win in his bad boy era!!

The series only has four episodes, but they’re wildly propulsive and perfectly paced for its length. Central to the storyline is a creepy mystery: Strange things have been happening to the best students in an elite school – what’s really going on and who’s behind it?

Far from being a mystery thriller, the show also manages to weave subtle points on friendship, the pressures of high school life, and the aimlessness of youth. It’s unusual for me to get hooked on dramas but this was definitely one of them. I'm already looking forward to a sequel!

Full review: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2023/08/09/enigma-thailand-review/

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A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITED

This is by far one of the best non BL shows I've seen from GMMTV, its definitely in my top 5 from them. My only complaint is that it HAS to be a crime that this show is only 4 episodes. I loved everything about it from the characters to the storyline. The horror isn't too much just enough, although it can get a little bloody for anyone sensitive to blood.
How dare they make the first season only 4 episodes?! And I say first season with confidence because they better have a season 2 with the way things were left off or else you'll find me rioting in the streets of Thailand in front of GMM headquarters!

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