Anyone eager to see some (more) asian soaps?
If no, skip this. If yes…
Okay okay, not really a soap. Only 13 episodes, no draggin'.
First a few words about GMMTV. I think I've mentioned it before, but can't remember now. That's thai network that produces teen yucky garbage like CW does in USA, only with pisspoor budget. The very same GMMTV has it's own youtube channel where you can legally watch everything they made for free (prepare for advertisments though) and they add english subtitles themselves.
Just as CW among numerous garbage can make some stuff worth watching (100 for example), GMMTV sometimes produces a gem noone should skip.
Don't bother searching for this one on imdb, not yet at least.
The Gifted is one of rare scifi/fantasy thriller gems, it's based on a novel that already had a movie adaptation but after finishing the series, can't see how can this be condensed in one movie.
Synopsis:
https://mydramalist.com/27367-the-gifted
Ritdha High School, the school that not only has gifted students but also the "Gifted Program," a gifted class with only a handful of "special" students were chosen to study in this program.
Unfortunately “Pang” a 10th-grade student from lowest class suddenly passed the Gifted placement test for unknown reason. His entrance to the Gifted Program was filled with confusion. He and his new friends in the class started to feel that there is something strange about this class. Eventually, they figure out that this Gifted Program is unleashing something about their "potential" in themselves to be awaken. Their lives are about to change, when great power that fulfill all their dreams come with troubles. Their gift is about to reveal a secret that this school tries to hide.
Saying anything more would definetly spoil too much of it, so I'll stop there.
You don't have to search for "eng sub the gifted", someone already made a playlist for all 13 episodes on GMMTV channel (all episodes are in 4 parts, make sure you turn subtitles on):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwNfV6A1jn8&list=PLWco0tcAFuiRciCRwyy9NbYYPMfT6a-XH&index=1
I usually say watch before Hollywood poisons the world with a silly remake. In this case I wish Hollywood (or anyone else) picked it and pumped some serious $ into a remake polishing quite a few cheapish parts that feel cheesy. If possible with the same cast, those kids are unbelievably talented.
If a remake ever happens, a remake with some proper budget, definetly go for that remake. Till then, do me a favor and enjoy this version. Before you die!
