Dalah: Death And The Flowers Review
Director: Dream Thanika Jenjesda and Alisa Pien
Date Created: 2025-02-28 13:29
3.5
Dalah: Death And The Flowers Review: Directed by Dream Thanika Jenjesda and Alisa Pien, this Netflix Thai thriller ดาหลา บุปผา ฆาตกรรม stars Yaya Urassaya Sperbund as Dalah, Pat Chayanit Chansangavej as Risa, Ryu Vachirawich Watthanaphakdeephaisan as Sarath, Na Naphat Vikairungroj as Ohm, and Phuwin Tangsakyuen as Kris, among others. It runs six episodes and delves very deep into a world of power, secrets, and lies.
Netflix’s Dalah: Death and the Flowers is a slow-burn thriller full of family drama, political maneuvering, and a touch of sophistication. Against the backdrop of high-society conflicts and a gruesome murder, this Thai thriller tries to marry suspense with emotional resonance. But does it succeed in keeping the tension high throughout, or does it get bogged down in its own complexity?
Dalah: Death And The Flowers Review
The series begins with a high-society wedding, a political family with a corrupt background, and a florist named Dalah who is caught up in a murder investigation. What begins as a straightforward gig for her turns into a tangled web of secret agendas and deadly truths. The series is excellent at instilling mistrust, and you are always questioning the motives of every character.
One of the most interesting things about Dalah: Death and the Flowers series is the way it gradually strips away the layers of its characters. They all have secrets to keep, and with each new revelation, the intrigue thickens. The show is not only concerned with who did it but also why, and the fact that it is concerned with power, revenge, and justice keeps you hooked to the screen.
What sets this show apart from your typical murder mystery is the way that Dalah investigates the case. Rather than being a detective or journalist, she’s a florist—a decision that seems strange at first but ends up being a pleasant twist. Her observer skills, particularly for flowers and what they mean, are crucial to revealing previously hidden evidence. It’s that one thing that allows the show to break away from the typical crime series, and I loved that with all my heart.
The cinematography is just as stunning. The flower bouquets, the sophisticated backdrops, and the brutal contrasts between the beautiful and the brutal make Dalah a visual treat. Each shot looks deliberately staged, and this contributes to the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the show.
While the mystery itself is great, the show’s pacing occasionally drops. Some of the episodes are slow and suspenseful, and some are even slower as they delve into the characters’ backstories and the family’s politics. These are great at building out the show, but occasionally slow the momentum. If you like slow-burns, you won’t mind this, but if you like a fast-paced thriller, you will find yourself getting impatient at times.
All the same, the acting keeps things moving. Yaya Urassaya gives a capable performance as Dalah, which makes her a heroine you care about. The supporting actors do a good job as well, particularly in showing the complexity of their characters. All of them have individual interests in the narrative, and how their relationships work out adds to the general mystery.
Summing Up
Overall, Dalah: Death and the Flowers is a story of power, corruption, and how far people will go to protect their secrets. The show builds its tension well, bringing you along as things are being revealed at all times. Though sometimes it will drag on for longer than it actually needs to, the end product is one that is worth watching, as long as you enjoy careful storytelling and rich characters.
Would I recommend it? If you like mysteries that build up gradually and enjoy a mix of suspense and drama, then yes, definitely! But if you’re in the mood for a high-octane thrill ride with non-stop action, this one will be a bit too slow.
Thai series Dalah: Death And The Flowers is now streaming on Netflix.
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