So another GMMTV allstars production wraps. I was really excited for Dark Blue Kiss when it was announced. I had seen Kiss me Again and liked the Pete and Kao pairing and the hint that Mork and Sun would be more was really motivating as I have a love for the rough and tumble character getting together with the rule follower. The GMMTV allstars can get me to watch pretty much anything though so I was here for Tay.
Pros: I really enjoyed the Mork and Sun storyline, it felt very natural and any issues they faced felt very grounded in reality.
Rain was also a pro for the series as his character wasn't just comedic relief, even though he was very funny. I worried that his love plot was going to take up too much time in the drama that already had 2 couples to deal with but it never did and I was grateful.
Cons: The production/editing team was on crack when they created that intro. It was ridiculous and felt so off from the rest of the series. A better intro would have done wonders for my score.
The OST was lacking. I personally liked the theme for Mork and Sun but other than that the other songs were just loud.
GMMTV has a habit of making communication issues the storyline for couples that are already established and have a second season. I know DBK is based on a novel but because we had already seen PeteKao it felt like it was there usual brand of not being able to write realistic conflicts for established relationships.
The timeline was another con as it left a lot of viewers confused about what the order was within the kiss series. Did Kiss the Series happen and is it canon? Are Sandee and Thada a thing? Why didn't the others know about them?
Overall:
The series was decent and short so it has a good rewacth value if you were a fan of the Sun and Mork relationship. I think the secondary couple was what kept me invested week after week. The acting was great the whole time and While it wasn't perfect I did really enjoy the series.