Kidnap (2024)

OhmLeng Deserved Better

I was genuinely hyped for this show. With Ohm in the lead, there is always a promise of natural chemistry, especially with a new face like Leng. The trailer painted a picture of darker themes in my head, I mean, a kidnapping subplot? Intriguing, right? It seemed like this could be one of GMMTV’s more serious or emotionally grounded series, maybe even a hidden gem but I was wrong.

➬ Plot and Execution

To put it as nicely as I can, it's a dumpster fire. It feels like they pulled random ideas out of a hat and slapped them together without any thought lmao. I think they cater to a 12-year-old audience while simultaneously throwing in themes that should never be anywhere near a show for kids. A kidnapping subplot? Really? How do you take that and mix it with juvenile humor? It’s embarrassing and that's not to say a show can't be dark and funny at the same time but it has to be well done which isn't the case here. The storyline is not only predictable but it’s also shallow as fuck, there is no substance whatsoever.

➬Tone and Pacing

This is where things went completely off the rails. The tone oscillates wildly from (attempted) intense drama to cringeworthy + over-the-top humor which makes it nearly impossible to get emotionally invested. One moment, I was watching a serious “kidnap” scenario that should be thrilling or tense and the next it’s as if the characters are filming a skit lmao. This back and forth annoyed me a lot. I’m not sure what they were aiming for but whatever it was, they didn’t reach it and the pacing is equally disjointed which makes the show feel like a mishmash of scenes rather than a cohesive story. Important moments are rushed while trivial scenes drag on smh.

➬ Character and Performance Analysis

Ohm → is as talented as ever but even he struggles to shine under this weak script. I can see he is trying his best but with stilted dialogue and poor plot development, there is only so much he can do. It’s disappointing to see an actor with his range stuck in a story that doesn’t even let him showcase half his potential.

Leng → For a first-time lead, Leng isn’t doing a bad job but he does need improvement. He has potential, his charm comes through and he has an innate sweetness that works well for his character but again the plot leaves him stranded. Even with great chemistry with Ohm, the weakass dialogue makes it difficult for him to deliver anything memorable.

➬ Chemistry and Romance

Ohm and Leng have a good on-screen chemistry which is honestly the only reason to keep watching. But even that suffers due to the poor writing. Romantic scenes that should feel sincere instead feel forced and hollow and this is mainly because of the misplaced humor. With a better script, these two could have delivered a very good romance.

➬ Overall Production Quality

While the show looks pretty decent, the direction is inconsistent with no clear vision guiding it and don't even get me started on those damn cakes they keep shoving on my screen, I know sponsorship isn't new to GMMTV and this is something that has always pissed me off because there are show's that make the Ads very subtle and then there are other's who shove it in my face, like this one.

➬ Final Thoughts

Watching this has been frustrating because GMMTV has access to talented actors but instead of capitalizing on that talent and creating good stories, they are more focused on quantity over quality. This series feels like a product made for the sake of staying in the game, rather than any real effort to push BL forward.

Why I am watching? → Out of respect for Ohm and Leng because they deserve so much better. I hope GMMTV takes note of the show’s shortcomings and reconsiders their approach in the future but I have no hopes lmao.

Leia Mais

Maybe getting beaten up has knocked all braincells out of Min

I went into this show very cautiously. GMM struggles to write even simple campus BLs in a sensible way, so my faith regarding a high stakes story was very limited. It's not as bad as I feared, but it's also far from being good. So naturally, I’ll go on a rant.

As expected, Ohm is doing really well as Min. He’s still a pleasure to watch and his emotional delivery is great. Leng, though, is really struggling. He has solid moments, but he would’ve benefitted from gaining some experience in a side role first. Q is an emotionally demanding character, and I wonder what the creators were thinking when they cast a newbie. While Leng does have good moments (the kidnapping in ep 11 was a highlight), he struggles with many scenes. Especially in romantic moments, Leng has this confused, irritated look on his face, like when Min covers Q's ears in front of the TV. That one moment when Q licks chocolate from Min’s finger was one of his best moments in terms of delivering genuine and fitting emotions. He does get less awkward in the later episodes as well, and I do have faith for his future. Leng’s a hard worker, so I’m hopeful he’ll improve quickly.

The chemistry is hard to separate from the acting. I do think they have really solid chemistry but Leng’s stiffness is severely taking away from it. In moments where Leng’s acting is at its best, their chemistry really shines. In moments like that awkward ear covering scene, the sparks are nowhere to be found. So, my conclusion is that once Leng feels more comfortable in front of the camera, their chemistry will become more apparent. Behind the scenes, Ohm and Leng have a ton of chemistry, and they look visually stunning together, so I’ll give them time. Especially since they do have cute moments that had me giddy in the later episodes. Unlike other GMM ships (cough PondPuwin cough), they also have solid kissing chemistry. And I do like that the show allows them to kiss a lot. I'm tired of them treating kissing between two adults like some sin that can only be done on very special occasions.

As far as characters go, I’d say this is one of GMM’s better series. At least when it comes to Min, who’s very caring and protective, brave, and doesn’t shy away from doing morally gray things to make a living. Despite having a playful side, he’s very serious when it comes to things he cares about, and he has clear motives (at least in the beginning). Since Ohm portrays him, he also gets a ton of natural charisma.
Q doesn’t get nearly as much. He's defined solely by his trauma and the difficult relationship with his father. He’s supposed to be a spoiled rich kid, but that goes flying out the window as soon as he enters Min’s house and only comes up again in ep 11 when he fails to cook. Q's also incredibly stupid, which I don’t think is done on purpose, making him frustrating to watch. I do like his strong desire for someone to care about him, but other than that, he just feels too much like a stereotype. Like every other BL character, he suffers from nightmares, has daddy issues and likes to sing/play guitar. He also likes to play keyboards that aren’t plugged in. At least his actual job is producing music, so him serenading Min feels in-character for once. That doesn’t make it any less cringe, though. On top of all that, Q doesn't really grow or mature. Viewing himself as a burden is his whole stick, so you'd expect that to change over the course of the story, but he's stilly pouty about the same thing in episode 11. It feels like we've gotten the same scene of Min reassuring Q seven times over.
The side characters don’t get a personality. Mhen is the sick brother, Yada’s the evil villain, Jeen has a crush on Min, and Q’s dad makes no sense at all. The acting is overall solid. Whoever decided to cast the two Ohms as brothers deserves a raise. They work so well together, and their dynamic is my favorite part of the story. The way Mhen ships Min and Q is adorable (and a nice change since usually, it’s the girlies in BL who are the crazy shippers), and the relationship Mhen and Q develop is cute as well. They make a sweet little family.

In terms of the romance, I’m conflicted. Firstly, the whole thing feels pretty Stockholm-syndrome-ish. Since Min is the worst kidnapper in the world, though, and since I’ve seen a lot worse, this doesn’t bother me all that much. What bothers me more is how their arc moves very quickly and gets way too intense way too fast. By episode six, they are both ready to die for each other. The unclear time frame makes it hard to understand how much time has passed since they met, which doesn't help the case. I’m willing to forgive the fast intensity for a few reasons though:
For Q, it makes sense to get attached so quickly. His entire personality is basically wanting someone who takes care of him, loves and protects him. Min is doing exactly that, so it’s understandable Q would fall hard and fast. It also makes sense that he’s willing to put his life on the line for Min since he doesn’t really have anything to lose. When it comes to Min, a sense of responsibility might come into play. He’s the reason Q got kidnapped in the first place, thusly starting the whole thing. So he might start caring for Q very quickly because he feels responsible. Paired with him being naturally protective and caring adds up. Also, the initial kidnapping and everything that followed was traumatic for both of them, so they're trauma-bonding hard.

So, my main issue isn’t necessarily how quickly their bond is growing, or how easily they both risk their lives for each other. My issue lies in the depiction. Outside of the bad guys being after Q, and Q’s mental health issues, they hardly bond. It doesn’t feel like these two actually know much about each other in the first place. I mean, it isn’t until episode 6 that Min learns what Q’s job is. I really would’ve liked for them to have more conversations about who they are as people. The show does this a little too late with Q realising he doesn't know anything about Min, and starting to make a list. I always understood he likes Min for his caring nature, but I still kinda struggle to understand why Min likes Q. Also, it often feels a bit too one-sided with Min taking such great care of Q, and Q basically just existing and getting into stupid situations.

While I do love the amount of kissing, I do have a bit of an issue with their first kiss in particular. After all these BL kisses where it looks like they don't want to be kissing at all, I appreciate how their first kiss was very passionate, but it felt like such a stark contrast to the rest of their relationship. The sudden horniness felt very out of character for both of them, and I was incredibly taken aback. It just didn’t seem fitting, especially after they’ve both just had such a rough day. Personally, I would’ve opted for a gentler, sweeter approach. I would’ve had them kiss in bed for the first time since this is where the major part of their relationship has taken place (because 70% of their bonding scenes were nightmare based). I think that would’ve been more fitting and meaningful. The kisses that follow are fine for the most part, apart from a few stiff lip-presses like in the aquarium. But I assume that's a thing about directing since we've seen that they clearly don't mind kissing with passion.

All in all, I think this show would’ve greatly benefitted from a side-couple. I know there’s the storyline of Mhen liking Jeen, but that doesn’t count. Maybe have two of Yada’s guards fall in love or something. Anything to get a bit of a breather from Min and Q, because especially Q can get a bit insufferable with his constant pouting and self-pity.

While I do like that there’s always something going on, I do think the show moves a bit too quickly for what it is trying to do. There’s a severe lack of downtime for Min and Q to just hang out in the first half, aka where their bond was supposed to grow most. I think this show has an identity issue. It’s not sure whether it wants to be an action show or a romance show first, so it's doing both half-heartedly. The romance feels lacklustre because of all the action, and the action plot makes little sense. Then suddenly, the action takes a complete halt for a few episodes, just to pick up again in episode 11 with a veeeery rushed kidnapping and resolving all lose plot threads (like the relationship between Q and his dad which was so broken that it should've taken them years to fix...). Everything happening so quickly and being wrapped up in a neat bow just ruined any stakes that could've been build. Why not drag this out into your final episode? Or why not start that whole thing sooner when you previously had two episodes of fluff and honeymoon phase that made the show feel like an entirely different one?

Now for the major issue with this show: potholes and characters acting incredibly stupid to further the plot (specifically in episode 6 and 7)...

First off, Q is an idiot. I know he has little to live for, but is it really necessary to put yourself in danger all the time? He wanders around the streets while he knows someone’s out to kill him. He follows Min into an abandoned warehouse, knowing he’ll meet the guy who wanted him dead. He just follows suspicious and dangerous people around, hoping it’ll go well. The boy acts without thinking, thus doing things that put both him and Min in very dangerous situations. It makes him feel like a complete idiot, and it gets increasingly more frustrating to watch.
He’s not the only one suffering from being dumbed down, though. In episode 6, Yada threatens Q’s father, Q, and by proxy, Min and Mhen. Q’s dad says he needs to get his son to a safe place, and offers Min money to keep his distance. Min turns down the money, but why in the world didn’t Q’s dad just send all three, Q, Min and Mhen, to safe place together? Min is a gifted fighter, so he could act as Q’s bodyguard. But nope, when Min turns down the money, Q’s dad just leaves. We don’t even see the end of that conversation, but I just assume he was like "Well, it was worth a shot. Guess I’ll go now.“ Also, he’s a police officer who just walked in on a crime scene where Yada’s men clearly beat Min black and blue. I’m pretty sure he could’ve arrested them, or at least taken them to the office for interrogation.
Then it’s Min’s turn to act like a prick. Instead of grabbing Q and Mhen, and travel somewhere far away, they act like nothing happened. Like their life wasn’t just threatened. No packing suitcases in a tizzy and frantically trying to get away. Nope, this is the perfect time to play guitar and follow Q to his music studio where they have a make out session. Thus leaving Mhen alone at home like he didn’t just get very frightened. It makes Min feel inconsiderate and goes against everything he stands for. His motivation for everything has been to protect his brother. But now, he just leaves him home alone, and puts himself into dangerous situations to save Q, which could result in Min’s death and leave Mhen all alone — sick, without money and family. The three should’ve ran away together. Q is a rich kid who has a job and probably a whole ass trust fund. He could’ve afforded a hotel for all three of them. But instead, they ruin all sense of suspense and ruin Min’s character in the process. Honestly, when Q told Min "You're stupid" for wanting to be with him still, I couldn't have agreed more. Maybe getting beat up really knocked all the braincells out of Min... If they just ran away, Q nearly getting beaten to death and Mhen panicking in the bathroom in episode 7 could've been avoided. I'm glad that by the end of the episode, they finally came to their senses and Q agreed to go to Vancouver. However, the breakup was unnecessary. Apparently both Q and Min are the type to "go all in", but a long-distance relationship isn't even crossing their minds? Not that they needed to do long-distance because Q never ends up going to Vancouver and their whole break up happens for useless and confusing reasons that I still cannot fully explain. If Q was just sitting around at home, why didn't he try to go see Min sooner?
I might have been a bit too harsh on Q, because it seems like he’s inherited his stupidity from his mother. In the flashback to the two of them getting kidnapped, Q’s mom successfully frees them both. She then proceeds to tell her son to run away and call for help while she stays behind. What the hell is the logic in that? Clearly, when the kidnappers return and see your son gone, they’ll take it out on you, and kill you. Sorry, woman, but getting shot was pretty much your own fault. If you ran with Q, you would’ve at least had a chance at living.

All in all, I find the show entertaining and it has its sweet moments. From episode 5 on, the quality goes down the drain — from unplugged keyboards to characters acting stupid and somehow, everyone's motivations go flying out the window. I'd say episode 5 to 7 and Q's constant back and forth about wanting to be with Min but then realising he's a burden that follows are the most frustrating things to get through. If you make it past that, most of their troubles just disappear for a while and it feels like you're watching an entirely different show where there aren't any stakes at all anymore (they pulled the same thing with Never Let Me Go, so I already saw it coming). It’s sad to see yet another GMMTV show suffer from bad writing, but I’m not surprised at this point. The chemistry isn't giving enough to make up for the poor rest of the show, and though the series feels at least somewhat original, it’s dragged down by checking all the tired BL clichés. Trips to the ocean and the aquarium, sponge baths, nightmares, wiping food off each other's lips — you name it, it's all there. And of course we need to shoehorn in a stupid jealousy storyline with zero purpose at all because that's obviously more important than spending time on Q's relationship with his father or something otherwise important...
If you’re looking for a similar show that does everything a lot better, go watch Jack & Joker instead. It's better paced with more intriguing characters and dynamics, and it's also a lot better paced.

Leia Mais

They kidnapped the plot

The only positive aspect of this series is that we get to see Ohm again in BL. Period. GMMTV strikes again with its next action-pacted series, which typically turns out to be another repetitive rom-com flop.
This series is becoming less watchable with every episode. Where has all the premise from the teasers and trailers gone? Where has all the suspense of the kidnapping gone? and finally Where has the plot gone in the second part of the series? I'm oficially out. Every week I struggle to get to an end of the episode (which by the way is 3/4 shown in the preview after each episode) looking for something intriguing, but there is nothing. I don't know why but this series painfully reminds me of the tragedy of the series called "Dangerous romance" but with slightly better chemistry. I like Ohm and started watching this series mainly for him like many other people, but we have to face the facts and realise that this series has nothing more to offer in terms of plot, which of course has to be absurdly stretched to prolong our suffering as well. And don't even make me start about PRODUCT PLACEMENT... I haven't seen such unsubtle product placement since Vice Versa. Unforntunatelly, all that was kidnapped was almost 9 hours of my life.

Leia Mais

a romcom at its core

Overall: this feels like a romcom with a window dressing of action/mystery/corruption. 12 episodes about 40 minutes each. Airing on GagaOOLala in: US, UK, Germany, Australia https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/4709/kidnap-2024-e01 ; Netflix Asia http://www.netflix.com/us/title/81927 ; YouTube in some countries https://youtu.be/KhSyfKC06J4

Content Warnings: murder, blackmail, violence, kidnapping, mental health struggles/trauma, past death, blood

What I Liked
- an engaging intro that for once wasn't a flashback or a flash forward
- clear and unique premise
- subverted meet cute
- tension
- supportive sibling
- sweet/caring moments
- characters were aware of their own and other characters' feelings
- ongoing physical intimacy

Room For Improvement
- the beginning scene needed a little more light
- why did the guitar have to make an appearance in episode 1
- a ton of nonsense stuff (ie had all the lights on when going to sleep, being in the rain led to colds, doing villainy in broad daylight, talking about illegal plans in a public place, a character didn't run away with another character in the past, and a lot more)
- "comedy" sound effects like the quack noise didn't make things funny
- the trailer made it seem more of an action series when it's mostly a romcom

Leia Mais

It's a cute , funny and good story

Finally GMMTV back with another good BL series after a long time . Definitely Ohm nailed again . Just try one time , no regret .

Story - The story is simple , cute , funny and natural . Ohm who played the character Min , took a job as a kidnapper for his mother's medication and kidnapped Q , played by Leng . Then he took Q to his house and hide him from the criminals . They were living in a same house and slowly fell for each other .

Acting - Ohm always acts awesome but there are some rooms for Leng to improve his acting skills . Every characters are professional in this series .

Chemistry- Their Chemistry is so strong, natural and smooth like butter . They don't seem like they are collaborating first time .

Visuals - Always top tier .

Cinematography - Outstanding cinematography from GMMTV .

Music - Background music is not that much good . GMMTV should improve this point .

Should or shouldn't watch - There are so many haters of Ohm, they always try to pull down him and his carrier . So don't listen to anyone , just try to watch two episodes then decide .

Leia Mais

An interesting concept trapped in a stale formula.

I think that Kidnap suffers a lot of the same issues as 23.5 did earlier this year--Technically, this show is fine. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from watching it if they like Ohm or Leng, or think the concept looks fun. It's a perfectly watchable show with decent production value and some very cute moments. It's just.... empty. The trailer promises of tension, thrills, and complex relationships are completely buried under GMMTV's typical PG-13 Happily Ever After format, leaving Kidnap rattling around uselessly in training wheels. It's cute! But it's never allowed to be anything more than cute, leaving it deeply dissatisfying for anyone looking for something with depth. There really isn't anymore to the characters or story than what was seen in the trailer.

-The Full Review-

STORY:
This entire story feels like the emotion has been compressed to its most palatable range. Tonally, kidnapping at gunpoint and a day on the beach really don't feel.... that different? There's no sense of danger present in the action and no sense of triumph in the "hard-won" good moments, despite what a dramatic score is trying to tell me I should be feeling. Argument appears and resolves without any real struggle or personal reflection, making the characters feel flat and convenient.
I'm shelving this title after seven episodes of build up led to a (inevitable) break up that was resolved-broken again-and healed AGAIN all in one episode, without any true reflection or shift in character. It's just lazy character work. These characters don't actually stand for anything or have any depth beyond the issues directly related to their relationship. They move from place to place with no real motives or principles.... It's utterly 2-Dimensional.

ACTING:
Hm. I'm pretty unimpressed. It's fine. Ohm is very pretty and charming. Leng does a reasonably decent job conveying his characters anxieties. Ohm (the younger) is full up on younger brother cuteness. As three, they usually manage to be a pretty compelling family with a decent amount of chemistry. But there's very little connection to the dialogue. Line delivery is fairly flat and detached, even in moments of high emotion and stress.
Everyone here is suffering a little from trying to make it pretty more than trying to make it real--something I'm not sure is a fault of the actors so much as of the direction and script. I am not giving up on these actors by half, and I'm still excited for Sweet Tooth, Good Dentist. But I don't think this will go down in their eventual filmographies as their best work.

PRODUCTION:
Is there anything here that is intentional and not an attempt to sell a stuffie, t-shirt or choco pie? There is no part of the production that is work talking about. They adequately deliver the bare minimum to appear high-quality, and put all their focus on selling products over a story. There is absolutely nothing unique, inventive, or interesting in the staging of this work.

INTIMACY:
Actually, the thing that has kept me going for eight whole episodes, is OhmLeng's chemistry. I quite like it... when we are allowed to see it. Surprisingly, they are allowed to have a more adult relationship--and I don't mean NC scenes. There's a casual affection to their physical touch throughout the series that feels grown and settled. Particularly, Min's care of Q during his sleepwalking/nightmares has kept me hooked for a long time.
That said, the treatment of the actual NC scenes is laughable. OhmLeng definitely deliver in the performance, but this lazy script just slaps scenes here and there, almost without thought. We go from zero to 100 without getting to come along that emotional journey (even going so far as to just cut to undressing in the bedroom). There's no connection to the story, making them feel like fanservice despite not being overly explicit or awkward in any way. You could cut every scene and the story would remain entirely unchanged.

In all, this was a promising idea for a very fun show that was clearly just fed through the GMMTV machine. There doesn't seem to be any real passion or care in the creation of the series, just another in a line of production. And I'm done giving my time to GMMTV shows that don't want to put in the effort.

Leia Mais

Even the great chemistry between the actors couldn't save this drama...

Maybe I'll manage to get through the rest of the episodes, but my opinion can only get worse at this point.
GMM has a habit of ruining the last episodes of its really good dramas, but Kidnap only kept its quality maybe through the first two episodes. I feel like everything is happening too fast. Sure, Ohm and Leng have chemistry, but that alone isn't enough to save this drama. This didn’t need to be a dark romance because GMM is capable of making good romantic comedies. For some reason, Kidnap is too sweet to be a dark romance, yet it still tries to touch on more serious topics, which doesn’t make it a comedy either. The worst part of all this is that I was genuinely excited about this drama from the moment the trailer came out. Ohm can bring out the best in new actors, and he could create chemistry even with a chair, so I wasn’t too worried about the acting part. The plot seemed interesting, something new, with no high school setting in the background. Plus, the cast was solid—Ohm (the other one) as the younger brother, Title, who’s also already an experienced actor. The idea was good, but aside from that and the casting, nothing else worked out for the creators.

Leia Mais

Stockholm Syndrome takes a sharp turn into meet-cute territory

Plot

The story of Kidnap is delightfully straightforward—Ohm’s character, Min, kidnaps Leng’s character, Q, after a plan goes sideways. Naturally, instead of simply dropping or offing Q off with a "sorry for the inconvenience," Min fakes Q's death and hides him in his house. As you do. Now, one might think that Q would be somewhat grateful for the effort—after all, Min did just save him from certain doom by helping him vanish from the mortal coil. But no, instead of gratitude, Q decides that escape attempts and general mischief are the order of the day. It really makes you wonder why Min didn’t just finish the job and save himself the headache. I mean, putting his life and his family on the line for someone who’s as useful as a chocolate teapot is, frankly, a questionable decision.

Then, in a twist that would make any rom-com enthusiast nod in appreciation, Q eventually returns to his family only to voluntarily "kidnap" himself again. Yes, you heard that right. This time, it’s less "dragged into a van" and more "leisurely stroll back into the arms of his captor," signaling the true start of a typical GMMTV rom-com—where Stockholm Syndrome takes a sharp turn into meet-cute territory.

Acting

Well, it’s got Ohm. Ohm can act. And let’s be real—he has chemistry with pretty much anything, probably even with inanimate objects if given the chance. The problem is, Ohm shines brightest when paired with someone who can really push him to the next level. Unfortunately, Kidnap doesn’t quite deliver on that front. The dynamic is a bit lopsided, with Ohm doing most of the heavy lifting.

As for Leng, this is his acting debut, and while it’s certainly not the worst one I’ve ever seen, it’s clear he’s not quite ready for a lead role. You can tell if you pay close attention—there’s a certain stiffness to his performance, as if he's still getting comfortable in front of the camera. But hey, everyone’s got to start somewhere, right?

Production

Episodes clock in at just under 40 minutes, often closer to 35 once you subtract the intros, outros, and the occasional "let’s pan across this scenic view for no apparent reason" shots. For a GMMTV series, that’s on the shorter side. And the plot? It feels, shall we say, a little… choppy. Watching the show, you get the sense that we might be missing 10-15 minutes of content per episode. It’s like the director realized halfway through filming that Q (Leng) might not be able to handle the more demanding scenes and promptly restructured the entire show to minimize his screen time. The result? A series that feels very Ohm-centric with Leng as side character thrown in to keep the plot moving.

In short, Kidnap is a fun little adventure, but one can’t help but feel that a good chunk of it was left on the cutting room floor—along with whatever deeper character development or intricate plot twists were sacrificed for some mystery reason. If you’re here for Ohm, you’ll get plenty of him. If you’re here for a complex narrative... well, you might want to lower those expectations.

Leia Mais

Hey, You, Stop, I'm Not The Problem Here.

I must be doing this whole Poor thing wrong, cuz why Min out here complaining about being dirt poor, but homeboy have two mansions, expensive looking fashion clothes, and went to kidnap someone and got himself a super rich boyfriend? If that was being poor, then may this level of poorness locate me, please. Also, the moment Min zoomed into the picture of Q, I went... 'Peoples, we've lost a brother, his arse ain't gonna kidnap nobody, he looking for a husband.' Min was the worse kidnapper ever. He sucked. Mfer was a glorified babysitter.

Listen, the premise of this show was interesting, a handsome boy who looks like a 90s heartthrob Hollywood star, goes to kidnap someone and ends up falling in love. You know, typical case of Stockholm syndrome, but like the bl edition. I was sold, cuz Ohm is a good actor, and him and Leng seemed to have a good chemistry. So tell me why, halfway through the series, my bored arse was ready for it to be over?

And don't even get me started on that cringy Mary Jane and Spider-man scene. Was it cute, probably, but I was cheesing the whole time. One thing about that scene though, it made me realised one of Min's mansion was like in the middle of water or something, or was it a pool. Damn, to be so richly poor must be be hard.

In all honesty, this series should have been 8 episodes long at most. Even so, it should have ended at episode 11, cuz it was slow paced and dragged on. Half of what happened could have been cut and we'd still would have had enough to make the same show.

CHARACTERS
First off, that one man in the credit opening scene, who apparently was the one who hired them to kidnap Q. That man was in the drama for like two episodes, at best he was like an extra, so why the eff was he in the opening? I was so confused.

Anyway, Yes, MinQ had good chemistry, and they gave the best they could with the script they were given. The acting was good, though gonna be honest, in some crying scenes with Q, I went, 'Dude is you crying, laughing or sniffing glue?' Lol, but other than that, good acting and chemistry. Mhen was a good character as well, really liked him and looking forward to his new series with Mark. As for the secondary characters, they didn't have enough to stand out. I'm still wondering how that one friend went from working on movie sets to knowing people looking for a hitman.

Also, I just watched Q's father in that drama where he was cheating on his wife with her son, so whenever he was on the screen being a policeman, my brain automatic went, 'shouldn't you put yourself in jail' lol, but yeah, as a father to Q he sucked in the beginning, but towards the end he did change, which was good, I guess. Though, seeing how the woman he kept putting in jail always came back like a boomerang, what was the point of him putting Q's life in danger for?

VILLIANS:
The bad guys in this show were like Houdini, they disappeared most of the show, then bam, they back doing some stuff. Like that woman was in and out of jail so many times, she might as well have made it her vacation home. And also what the hell was happening with episode 11 stand-off scene? This woman had a gun in her hand, instead she just pointed it real hard at Q's dad, doing nothing until Min showed up, not even from behind her, but in front, to kick it out of her hand?? WHAT EVEN? And after all that, Min got shot in the stomach, and that director want me to believe it was just a glaze that left no scars?? LITERALLY, what even are we doing here?

The end to that big bad villian was laughable: What even happened? They sent her to jail, then suddenly she is out with a vague reason, and then some random person shot her dead?? Listen, if the son of that one man was going to get revenge, we needed to see something. This woman is the big bad, so her demise should at least make some sort of sense, but it all felt so rushed and flat, it became irrelevant. They made space for Q's dad glancing at his uniform, but couldn't let us such an important part of the plot.

Anyway, as their first series, Ohmleng did well, The script could have been waay better than it was, but personally, I think the premise of the plot was interesting, except the production team did not execute it to its full potential and ended up given us a somewhat boring, convoluted show that let many of us rather underwhelmed.

I'll still recommend this to everyone, it's good for a one time watch. I am looking forward to Ohm and Leng's next drama, hopefully, they get a script worthy of their capabilities.

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Its MinQ Era

I'm very excited about this series..fr I've never been so obsessed about a series as I am with this one...our boys really did put in their blood sweat and tears..now I know that the series will be a success no matter what...Leng did pretty well for a first timer..his acting exceeded my expectations now I'm so proud...his chemistry with ohm Is very smooth and it's so natural...so far the first episode was well played out and now I can't wait for the remaining episodes to air as well...I just hope that they will get the recognition that they deserve when the time comes...let's watch kidnap while also supporting our boys na

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