My review would be a mixed one, I was very much excited about this drama and I'm a bit of a mess now.
I wish this series was more impactful and less draggy.
The whole emotion which started was very good, Beam was fantastic and I felt sad knowing that he is no more (RIP), His role as Coach was very good. His perseverance and backstory were an essential part and he executed them so well.
The boys were awesome and everyone had their story to show and it was portrayed well.
Now what made me feel a bit let down was it was a bit draggy in between, I can understand one needs to show the procedure but it would have been more grippy, This one felt a bit off the chart, and The story narration was bumpy, abrupt and I could not take it along after 4th episode. It was hard to focus.
My love and admiration for the bravery of everyone including in this scary incident kept me going on.
Urassaya's role was a bit underwhelming, Her character was a fictional one which I felt was not needed, It gives an ode to those hydraulic engineers who were involved in helping the divers to regulate the water force. But, No matter what I felt a bit let down. Is it because I'm her die-hard fan and I've never seen her take this kind of supporting role? Maybe, So, I'm not dragging this as I feel it's something to do with me personally, Many would love her in this kind of role, But I felt it took the focus from the series from the boys somehow. I cannot explain but the role was not needed. Anyone could have played it.
Maybe, Urassaya wanted to support this series but I felt underwhelmed.
The script should have been more gripping as the real events were already there to help the writers but it somehow was not that impactful.
If I have to choose between this series and the documentary. I'll choose the latter.
Could have been great but it was not that much as per my expectations.