Answer for Heaven (2019)
A cross-genre exploration with untapped potential. Supernatural intrigue meets crime-solving in this Thai drama. Dive into morality, redemption, and the human experience.
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| Original Title | คำตอบสำหรับสวรรค์ |
|---|---|
| Formats | Streaming |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 18 |
| Duration | 45 mins |
| Status | Ended |
| Year | 2019 |
| First Air Date | April 18, 2019 |
| Last Air Date | August 15, 2019 |
| Broadcast Day | thursday, friday |
| Network | One 31 |
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Synopsis
A righteous fallen angel must work with a rating-obsessed reporter to investigate crimes as journalists in a highly competitive newsroom.
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A Cross-Genre Exploration with Untapped Potential
“Answer for Heaven,” a Thai drama series, tantalizes viewers with a blend of supernatural, crime, and mystery elements. Unfortunately, despite its intriguing premise, the execution falls short, leaving much untapped potential.
The story revolves around Tep, an angel who descends to Earth with a singular mission: to understand why humans fail to perform enough good deeds to secure their place in heaven. The celestial bureaucracy has witnessed a drought—no human has made it to the pearly gates in the past fifty years. Curious and determined, Tep embarks on his earthly investigation.
Enter Add, a brash reporter. Their paths intersect, and Tep becomes Add’s unexpected colleague at a news agency. The supernatural concept, promising humorous and intriguing situations, barely takes flight. Add’s ability to turn invisible remains underutilized, and when it does come into play, it lacks impact. His reluctant role as a crime reporter could have injected excitement into the narrative, but alas, the potential remains squandered.
The chemistry between Tep and Add, initially endearing, fizzles out. Fluke’s portrayal of Add injects life into the character, his animated expressions contrasting with Sunny’s deadpan delivery as the angel. Yet, the series struggles to maintain consistency. Some episodes shine—like the one involving a retired soldier threatening to bomb a location—but overall, the quality wavers.
Continuity issues plague the show. Events occur off-screen, leaving viewers to fill in the gaps. It feels as though scenes were snipped by unseen censors, although the missing content doesn’t appear censor-worthy. Perhaps the intention was to focus solely on Tep’s mission, but even that narrative thread stumbles. Tep oscillates between gaining insight into humanity and being perpetually perplexed—a point that remains muddled.
The series hints at deeper themes—the struggle between good and evil, the human condition, and redemption—but these threads remain loosely woven. The potential for thought-provoking exploration dissipates, leaving viewers yearning for more substance.
Despite its flaws, “Answer for Heaven” isn’t devoid of charm. The odd-couple dynamic between Tep and Add occasionally sparks interest. Their eighteen-episode journey may not be seamless, but it offers glimpses of what could have been—an engaging exploration of morality, redemption, and the human experience.
In summary, “Answer for Heaven” flutters between realms, never fully committing to its supernatural premise or its crime-solving subplot. While it won’t soar to heavenly heights, it’s a watchable diversion, especially for those seeking a quirky blend of genres.