Oh My God – Series Review & Ending Explained

Episode 1

Episode 1 Review

I dislike An and Thanh's first encounter together. Their animosity is too intense, from the foul insults to the physical attacks. Beating up your love interest over a broken phone isn't a civilized reaction, right? Both protagonists leave this scene looking worse, setting an iffy first impression. Although their relationship improves in later episodes, this early feud is my least favourite phase of their relationship. I want to watch the leads love to hate each other, not aggressively hate one another.

Cousins, hmm? The story teases that An and Thanh are "cousins" in the first episode, but I never really believed it. I was skeptical from the start. A lot of things just didn't add up. These two distant cousins supposedly met during childhood, yet they weren't familiar with each other or their families. I must also admit the subtitles were confusing. When An called Thanh his cousin, I couldn't tell whether it was a translation error. LOL. For all these little reasons, the fake family connection never impacted me while watching Oh My God.

Episode 2

Episode 2 Review

I like this second episode much better than the first episode. Now that we've moved on from the feud, the leads bond and interact amiably. There's still a tiny bit of edge to their interactions. However, you can tell it's just playful banter instead of actual hostility. Their relationship scenes establish a good rapport between An and Thanh. I can see the potential brewing in their relationship after this episode.

I love that shot of An and Thanh standing intimately between the walls. Wow, that imagery is simple yet effective. What I've noticed from Oh My God is that it shows a knack for finding the best filming locations. The team must've scoured the neighbourhood, found a quirky blue building, and picked it for this scene. Also, filming a romantic moment in the narrow gap between two houses takes immense creativity. Who would've thought this odd location would create such an intimate visual?

I also love the amount of outdoor filming in this episode. The greenhouse is a picturesque location, adding to the countryside atmosphere of the series. I also like the nature trail near the end of the episode. It's another serene setting that enriches the ambiance. In addition, the cinematographer knows how to capture the majesty of the scenery. This is the work of someone skilled in scene composition instead of an amateurish cameraperson.

Episode 3

Episode 3 Review

OMG. My is too much. This annoying female love rival dominates the whole episode since her introduction. My's character impedes the love story's momentum. In the last episode, we saw romantic sparks between An and Thanh. I assumed their attraction would continue developing in this episode. Instead, it has turned into The My Show. Her obnoxious shenanigans have overshadowed the romance. Only the last five minutes are dedicated to the leads.

I don't completely hate My's character. A few scenes are amusing. For instance, My tries meddling in An and Thanh's relationship, but her efforts backfire and bring them closer. She also injects lots of undeniable enthusiasm and excitable energy to the series. However, her presence is too overpowering. Her brand of campy, exaggerated comedy also gets grating very quickly. My can stay around, but I just want less of her.

Episode 4

Episode 4 Review

An's reaction to the kiss is funny, hehe~ I actually didn't think they were gonna kiss. I expected it to be another fake-out like Episode 2. Maybe there's a sudden diversion, or An turns away at the last moment. Instead, the smooching actually happened! However, the romantic exchange lasts only one second before the scene turns humourous. An is so surprised that he lets go of the cart, causing an accident. Seeing that shot of An's leg waving in the air is comical.

Initially, I was turned off by the bedroom incident between An and Thanh. I didn't like how the series included this unnecessary non-consensual encounter. Even though Thanh was drunk and apologized sincerely afterwards, his aggression felt unpleasant. After watching the final episode, I have a different perspective on this scene. It isn't as gratuitous as I thought. Instead, it's a storytelling device to highlight An's childhood trauma. I understand the context now.

I'm impressed with how An's actor (Duong Huy) emotes during the apology scene. His eyes contain a profound sadness, almost like he's lost in his thoughts. Yet, his melancholy is subtle. It isn't an over-the-top display of anguish. An's reaction is even more significant after you realize what happened to him. As I rewatch Episode 4, I pick up on the nuances of An's expression and appreciate his performance even more.

Episode 5

Episode 5 Review

Oh My God ends strongly with the best episode of the series. Until now, the story seemed lighthearted, but the finale pivots to a solemn drama. This last episode has gravitas, revealing more substance to the plot beyond the silly jokes and campy antics. Thanh comes across as very sincere in helping An relieve his childhood trauma. The shadow puppets are a cute, thoughtful idea. I also like how Oh My God hints that the uncle has an intriguing history. There's more to him than just comic relief.

I'm glad Oh My God clarified the relationship dynamics, revealing Thanh is unrelated to An. They shut down that cousin romance in one swift scene, followed by an unbrotherly kiss. I like the tenderness in their physical intimacy. The romantic encounter feels tastefully done. Yet, we still see the leads kiss and touch, so their passion isn't sanitized. Likewise, I enjoy their final exchange. Both leads wear their bead bracelets, a cute reference to the events in Episode 3. Overall, this couple's romance ends on a solid note. I'm excited to see more of them if there's an Oh My God Season 2.