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The trailer for the Thai series I Saw You in My Dreams teases a serious drama with a dash of comedy, where college student “Ai” (Arshira Akethananarakul) repeatedly dreams of future events, often involving a mishap with his next-door neighbor, Yu Silpakarnsakul, a photographer who loves teasing him. Although Ai isn’t particularly fond of Yu, he begins watching out for his safety as his dreams start coming true.
Directed by Tee Bundit Sintanaparadee (“I Feel You Linger In The Air”/“Step by Step”), the series spans 12 episodes plus a bonus edition. It stars Ryu Ingkarat Damrongsakkul as Ai, the protagonist who foresees glimpses of the future, while Putter Phubase Pratumrat portrays the older Yu, the primary subject of Ai’s visions. The first episode begins during the Christmas holidays, when Ai dreams of a simple accident while decorating a tree—only for it to come true. His subsequent dreams show Yu getting hurt, prompting Ai to confide in his best friend, Ing (Game Orarig Tanoi), as they try to unravel the mystery. Meanwhile, as Ai spends more time with Yu, a mutual romantic attraction starts to develop between them.
While Ai’s dreams are often visualized as ominous, the series is, for the most part, a light-hearted affair. It feels like the creators couldn’t decide whether to make a romantic comedy or a serious drama, resulting in an awkward mix that’s neither funny enough nor convincingly dramatic. Both Ryu and Putter lack the on-screen presence or chemistry needed for the lead roles, which makes their dynamic feel flat. The secondary subplot, featuring Ing’s crush on Yu’s brother, Yospol (Surf Patchara Silapasoonthorn), is more engaging thanks to the sparks between actors Surf and Game Orarig Tanoi.
I Saw You in My Dreams essentially plays out as a typical ‘friends-to-lovers’ romance, with most of Ai’s dreams turning out to be harmless—until the last few episodes. However, by then, viewers may have lost interest, as it starts to feel like a “boy who cried wolf” scenario. Some forced drama is added, including Yu’s ex-girlfriend and a character who has feelings for Ai, but these don’t do much to salvage the story. Although the series starts off with a fun tone, it becomes progressively tiresome and would have been better wrapped up in eight episodes.
Rating: 5/10. I Saw You in My Dreams is available for streaming on WeTV.
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