The Air EP3 Review: Chemistry Soars, But Production Stalls

We Love #FreenBecky — But The Air Still Isn’t Fully Landing

OPENING REACTION + QUICK TAKE

Three episodes in, The Air finally feels like it’s finding some momentum.

The pacing in Episode 3 improved, the emotional beats landed more consistently, and—as expected—#FreenBecky continue proving why they remain Thai GL’s defining duo. But while there were genuinely fun moments throughout the episode, we’re still struggling with one major issue:

The production simply isn’t matching the talent on screen.

And that’s frustrating because the premise? The premise actually has legs.

This week gave us glimpses of what The Air could be. We just wish the execution got there, too.

THE MOMENT

Lom showing up exactly when Princess Blew needed her was no surprise—but we still loved every second of it.

The second Lom wasn’t there to say goodbye, we suspected she was already ten steps ahead, either securing the route or secretly shadowing the princess. Turns out, it was the latter. And honestly? That reveal worked.

The hug from Miss Blew afterward felt especially telling. Sweet, emotional, and maybe—just maybe—hinting that some feelings are beginning to creep in.

We also appreciated that Miss Blew immediately owned up to lying. Communication and accountability in a Thai GL? We love to see it.

And Lom…you may want to ignore Din’s warnings because something tells us those feelings might not be entirely one-sided. 😉

Princess Blew embraces Lom in an emotional moment after being rescued.

WHAT WORKED

a. The Princess & Rose’s Friendship

There was something unexpectedly comforting about Princess Blew and Rose this episode.

Watching them make flower bouquets together gave the story a quieter emotional moment that it needed. Rose helping keep Miss Blew occupied during an emotionally difficult time felt natural—and honestly, kind.

What we especially appreciated was seeing their friendship evolve enough for Rose to lightly tease the princess.

And the fact that Miss Blew responded well to it? It humanizes her.

We love a royal who can take a joke.

b. Fai, Nam & Lom Continue to Steal Scenes

Put these three in a room together and somehow chaos immediately follows.

The teasing. The cluelessness. The perfectly timed jabs.

It works every single time.

Fai’s line about Nam only understanding her wife and her work—and absolutely nothing else happening around her—had us laughing because Nam genuinely did not get it.

No notes.

The chemistry between this trio feels effortless, and we especially appreciated seeing a slightly different side of Lom this week. Less carefree. More emotionally grounded.

It gave Freen room to show more emotional range, and she delivered.

c. Becky’s Duality Deserves Recognition

Can we talk about Becky Armstrong for a second?

Because the contrast between Helena and Princess Blew is genuinely impressive.

Helena’s nervous ticks, anxious energy, and constant fear of being discovered feel worlds away from the poised, elegant princess we’ve been watching.

And yet Becky makes both versions believable.

It’s the little details that stand out most—the body language, facial shifts, and emotional restraint. Those smaller acting choices are what elevate a performance, and Becky continues proving she understands exactly how to build a character.

We see you.

d. Renee’s Villain Era? We’re Sat.

At this point, someone cast Renee as a mob boss in a GL immediately.

The woman understands how to play cold, confident, intimidating energy with alarming ease.

Henri truly never stood a chance.

And when Renee’s character physically snapped Helena out of her spiral? Whew.

It was aggressive, intense, and surprisingly effective.

We’re also seeing impressive range compared to her previous work, which deserves credit.

Consider us officially fans.

e. Becky & Charlotte Together Was Unexpectedly Fun

Listen.

Sometimes it’s just fun seeing your favorite Thai GL actresses interact onscreen.

No deeper analysis needed.

There was something genuinely enjoyable about seeing Becky and Charlotte share scenes, and it reminded us how much crossover casting can excite audiences.

Now, if the behind-the-scenes content doesn’t show us the cast chaos and camaraderie from filming, we’re filing a complaint.

f. The Chemistry Is Still Elite

We will never stop talking about the chemistry between Freen and Becky.

Because whatever this is?

It’s rare.

There are duos who perform chemistry well—and then there are duos who can simply look at each other and somehow shift the energy of an entire scene.

For us, #FreenBecky falls firmly into the second category.

You feel the connection in the smallest moments—the quiet glances, the subtle tension, and the emotional undercurrent between them.

And whether everyone agrees or not, we stand by this: there is something uniquely magnetic about what these two bring to the screen.

Whatever the secret is, we hope they continue leaning into it—because wow.

WHAT MISSED

a. Din Broke the Gal Code

We didn’t care much for The Earth.

Rose, however? She won us over.

Din?

Girl. What are we doing?

Calling Lom’s father on her felt like a major overstep.

We understand the concern, but this is literally Lom’s job. She knows the risks, and Princess Blew is more than capable of speaking up for herself if something feels wrong.

The move felt controlling rather than helpful.

And honestly?

It broke the gal code.

We said what we said.

b. The Action Scenes Still Need Work

Okay.

Deep breath.

Because this section pains us.

Let’s start with the positive: the actor playing Lom’s father finally moved like someone with actual protective training. The body positioning, urgency, and instinct to protect the princess immediately felt more believable.

We were cheering.

But then the action sequence lost us.

The bullets flying across the screen looked oddly cartoonish, which immediately undercut the tension. Instead of feeling immersed, we found ourselves pulled out of the moment.

Then came the tactical decisions.

The fox hole situation? Confusing.

Lom standing upright after shooting the bad guy like she was greeting someone at the front door instead of holding a gun? Also confusing.

And placing Miss Blew on a log with minimal cover in the middle of danger?

Respectfully…why?

The scene had the right emotional intention, but the execution lacked realism. The fight choreography felt slow, the physical impact felt minimal, and the urgency never fully landed. As a result, the sequence felt more staged than suspenseful.

And unfortunately, that matters in a story like this.

Because when viewers stop believing the danger, the emotional stakes drop too. Which leads us to…

c. Something Still Feels Missing in the Story

This one is harder to explain.

The pacing finally improved in Episode 3, which was genuinely refreshing.

But despite stronger movement, we’re still struggling to fully immerse ourselves in the story.

Something feels missing.

Maybe it’s the production inconsistencies.

Maybe it’s emotional depth that hasn’t fully clicked yet.

Maybe the story simply hasn’t found its footing.

Whatever it is, we’re still waiting for the moment where The Air completely pulls us in.

BOLD TAKE

Episode 3 gives us stronger pacing, standout chemistry, and genuinely fun character dynamics—but The Air still feels like a series being carried more by its cast than its execution.

And that’s a tough reality when your leads are as talented and globally recognized as they are.

FINAL TAKE

This episode gave us more to enjoy than the previous two, and for the first time, we can finally see the potential.

But potential and payoff are not the same thing.

The preview for next week looks promising, and we’re cautiously optimistic that The Air may finally be finding its rhythm.

Because if the production can rise to meet the talent of #FreenBecky?

There’s still a really strong series hiding in here.