The premier episode of "Don't Come Home," titled "Varee," ushers viewers into a chilling narrative of a mother-daughter duo's harrowing encounter with the supernatural forces within their ancestral abode. The episode kicks off with a heart-pounding scene, where young Min awakens in the dead silence of night to a sight that sends shivers down one's spine: objects hovering mysteriously around her room, a bed suspended in mid-air, and a ghostly apparition with piercing red eyes lurking ominously in the shadows. The terror is almost tangible as Min frantically calls out for her mother, Varee, who stands on the other side of the door, her voice filled with desperation, pleading for Min to unlock the door.
The narrative then takes a step back, unraveling the sequence of events that led to this chilling moment. Varee, accompanied by Min, embarks on a journey to their family's forsaken homestead. The tension is thick in the air as Varee navigates her way through a dimly lit petrol station and a convenience store, her anxiety growing with every cautious step. This unease escalates further with a series of persistent phone calls from a man named Yutthachai, which Varee initially ignores but ultimately discards her phone in a moment of sheer desperation as she speeds through the night.
As Varee continues her perilous drive, she momentarily drifts off, narrowly escaping a catastrophic collision. The next morning, she's jolted awake by the presence of police officers, but her fear remains unshaken even in their reassuring company. She pushes forward, ultimately arriving at the ancestral home that will serve as the backdrop for the series' chilling occurrences.
Upon their arrival, Varee's caution borders on paranoia, clutching her purse containing a gun at all times. A sudden knock at the door leaves Min alone in the eerie silence of the house, with Varee strictly instructing her not to open the bedroom window's drapes. Uncle Natee, who brings provisions and sustenance, notices the drapes open upon his departure, foreshadowing the ghostly events that are soon to unfold.
As the day unfurls, Varee and Min are compelled to confront a sudden power outage, steering them towards the generator room. The vintage generator, after a fleeting moment of life, succumbs to its old age, plunging the house back into an impenetrable darkness. Their isolated abode, nestled amidst rubber plantations with Natee's house serving as the nearest neighbor, leaves Min with no companions to engage with, prompting Varee to devise a game of hide and seek to amuse her daughter.
The game takes a chilling turn when Varee loses sight of Min and encounters a masked child of similar age, adding an eerie layer to the enigmatic atmosphere. Min's brief distraction, found in a cache of paper dolls, fails to dispel the lingering sense of unease.
The episode culminates in a harrowing moment when Min, shivering with cold, catches a glimpse of a ghostly figure lurking in the shadows. Her aimless wandering leads her to the beach, where Varee, after inquiring about local children with Natee, realizes the isolation that prevents Min from having playmates. When Varee finally locates Min, her reprimand ignites an argument, during which Min voices her longing to leave the house, insisting she has seen a ghost.
Varee's harrowing past is unveiled through her memories of an abusive husband and the gun she used in desperation against him, offering a glimpse into her own shattered psyche. As she drowns her sorrows in alcohol and drifts into a slumber, Min's惊恐的尖叫声 abruptly awakens her. In the ensuing turmoil, the room descends into a chaotic disarray, with objects hovering mysteriously, and Min vanishes, leaving Varee to confront the terrifying truth that their home is anything but a sanctuary.
"Varee" serves as a gripping prelude to "Don't Come Home," effectively setting the tone for the series' atmosphere of dread and mystery. The episode masterfully intertwines the characters' personal demons with the supernatural occurrences that haunt their new abode. With a powerful opening act, "Don't Come Home" promises to be a series that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the revelation of the secrets concealed within the walls of the ancestral house and the minds of its haunted inhabitants.
