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The Ex-Morning (Thai Series)

By Golu
Just the other day I was thinking of SOTUS series and how I never saw the two lead actors from that show again! And it was funny when I started watching the show, to my surprise, here comes the two leads on this brand new BL series from the good old production company. The show never really offers anything new or ground breaking but I believe that the idea here was to bank on the nostalgia and appeal of one of the beloved couples from back in the day. The average show, makes up for it by a very fun last episodes where they show some traditions from Thai culture of a very dreamy wedding. The show is 10 episodes of 45 minutes each.

Phi is a well-known weather anchor on a TV show. However, he faces public disgrace after a live broadcast where he throws coffee at a colleague. His reputation suffers, and he gets suspended from his show. To save his career, Phi must work with a new producer, who happens to be his ex-boyfriend, Tam. Tam is calm and professional, having studied media abroad. Their reunion is awkward and filled with unresolved feelings. Through numerous flashbacks we see Phi and Tam’s college life, their journalism journey, and how they came to be a couple. Eventually they both figure out that they have unique working styles. For some reason, Tam randomly calls off the relationship (we are later told that this was for Phi's professional growth). Anyway, after some disagreements, they both agree to work with each other. In comes, boss's sister and his ex-girlfriend to help these two to come up with an idea for a new show. They both again disagree but finally the boss helps them come to a happy medium. Since all sponsors had backed off after Phi's reputation suffers, enter a new sponsor Paul. Paul is someone on whom Phi used to have a huge crush in college. This makes Tam a bot insecure, but eventually the two continue to flirt and keep their distance at the same time, trying to figure out if they both can get back together. Sparks soon fly and they both give into temptation becoming a couple. In episode 9 an unnecessary drama happens where they uncover Paul's secret of being involved in shady business which leads to Phi winning the best journalist award. But the show ends with a happy wedding which also shows us some beautiful Thai customs.

At its heart, ‘The Ex-Morning’ is all about second chances, both in the professional and private lives of its lead characters. Sadly the show treats media employees as pop idols dressed in jackets and girls screaming for their names. Oh well! I get it. Its fantasy. The film solely relies on the couple's charm, chemistry and nostalgia. Phi exudes the sassy, egoistic charm of a popular, snobby TV news anchor, and his onscreen chemistry with Tam is cute in the romantic scenes. Tam seems more at ease in the college flashbacks and doesn’t carry Tam’s personality with the kind of confidence the older, working professional version demands. Their natural aura and charm create a dynamic that makes them not only a stunning pair but also a joy to watch together. Their banter was genuinely cute and effortless. It didn't feel forced or cringe. Honestly the show is just straight forward and I like the old style which was just fun on romance and two ex lovers getting back together, given the circumstances. t’s actually one of those light-hearted shows that’s easy to binge, low on angst, high on cute moments and has good chemistry. The emotional depth and big dramatic wreckage weren’t really there for me, so if you are looking for something very intense, you might feel a bit underwhelmed. But it definitely has its own charm. (7/10)
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