Sunset x Vibes Review: Sultry x Yawn-y
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Pretty boy Salin gets an internship at a big jewelry company with a group of his close friends. While the interns struggle to deal with their bossy seniors, the biggest shock for Salin comes when he realizes the CEO of the company is the same hot guy he hooked up with through an app. The two continue to court each other in secret, while the other interns form new romantic connections too. Essentially, the Thai series “Sunset x Vibes” is a lot like other workplace romance shows like “A Boss and A Babe” and “Step by Step,” except that “Sunset x Vibes” is infinitely boring.
Directed by Mi Puwadon Naosopa, “Sunset x Vibes” is based on a novel of the same name and stars Bank Mondop Heamtan and Mos Panuwat Sopradit as leads Salin and Sun, respectively. The two were paired together for the first time in the deceptively titled college romance “Big Dragon,” where they played enemies who become lovers. “Sunset x Vibes” sees them playing older characters who are far more childish and only do adult things in the bedroom.
Bank Mondop Heamtan is a beautiful young man, but his acting range is monotonously limited, and it doesn’t help that his character, Salin, is a privileged, one-dimensional baby doll who lives in his own dreamy bubble. Mos Panuwat Sopradit, on the other hand, is better at his craft and feels wasted in “Sunset x Vibes.” There are some fantasy elements in the story that make no sense and always feel like an afterthought. The side couples are unable to make any impression whatsoever, and even though chemistry between the leads is quite spicy, the bland plot automatically makes one lose interest in Salin and Sun’s romantic progression.
“Sunset x Vibes” wholly relies on the visual and sexual appeal of its lead actors and makes no effort to deliver an engaging story. And while yes, like many viewers, I do enjoy the lead couple getting funky in the sheets, that’s not enough to keep us entertained. It’s impressive that the creators managed to stretch this show for 12 episodes because I had a hard time paying attention after the first two episodes. A total snoozefest!
You can watch “Sunset x Vibes” on iQIYI.
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