Love upon a Time

WOW DOMUNDI HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!

Love Upon a Time is in great contention to be the best BL series of the year!

I love that Domundi is obviously really trying their best and putting enough money in their series.

The series, centered around the timeless love of 2 souls out of their time, is a high value production with good cinematopgraphy, beautiful set pieces and intricate costumes. Wonderfully executed by the same director of Khemjira (which clearly influenced this series with their past-lives concepts) and fully embracing the Thai history and culture which made the series all the more unique and enjoyable.

The cast were amazing. NetJJ chemistry is so electric- i am so glad they found the perfect new partner for Net. Net is born to be an actor and is just a natural on screen - and that bathing scene in the river will forever be etched in my brain. JJ may be amatuerish and at times may feel "overacting", but as the episodes go on you just cant help but fall for his charm, his cuteness, and comedic timing. The way he uses his facial expressions so candidly can be so disarming. LatteKim is also the perfect second couple, but let me warn you about Latte because this guy has no right to be this HOT.

I initially brushed this off because i thought it was going to be a copy of the recently concluded series 'Im the Most Beautiful Count" - it has the same present to past time travelling concept, but boy am i glad that ididnt skip this because not only did LUAT execute the concept better, they even tied the story in a very neat bow to make us all feel good after finishing the series. In fact i think they ended the series so beautifully and conclusively that it leaves zero chances for a sequel.

This series will also remind you of two of the most famous K-drama time travelling series - Scarlet Heart and Bon Apettit Your Majesty - and im glad to report that LUAT has managed and ended this series far better than those 2 korean series.

It is also important to mention again that i loved that this series (just like Khemjira and Duang before it ), is not following a strict 45min or 60min runtime, but instead allows each episodes to run in varying length to fully tell their stories. Yes, the episodes maybe longer than usual but it doesnt drag the story - it feels like they have carefully planned and mapped out the entire story. perfectly sprinkled with all the BL tropes we all loved, with a hint of bright violet unicorn fart While i understand that not every series and production companies allows a free range runtime especially those who are airing on freetv, im glad that the Domundi series being produced lately is fully taking advantage of its platforms to be free to tell their stories in their own way and in their own time.

Do i also need to say how much i love Domundi is pushing the limits with regards to their sexy scenes?

While the series has a lot of strength, its not without flaws. One main point where the creators took a lot of creative liberties is the acceptance of gay and same sex relationships in old Thailand (and its neighboring countries in SouthEast Asia for that matter) - it is widely believed that the Asian cultrues are more accepting of the sane sex relationships during those times before the western colonizers came to the region. Another matter in particular is romanticising the concepts of slave servants wherein the slaves acts as if they are friends to their master. I also hate the reincarnation idea that once a servant always a servant because even in the present times all the slaves in the past are stuck in the same low social status.

Will i rewatch ? Already saw all episodes twice. Will i recommend? Are you kidding, of course! Overall its a 9.75. I really hope that Domundi can keep this momentum going.

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A Must-Watch Masterpiece

Luat by NetJJ is a beautifully crafted series that goes beyond a simple love story. It combines time travel, history, and deep emotional storytelling to create a truly engaging experience. The plot is rich and keeps you curious, while the characters feel real and relatable. The chemistry between the leads is strong, making every scene more impactful and believable. What stands out most is how the series balances romance with suspense and meaningful life lessons. It’s the kind of show that draws you in and stays on your mind even after watching. Luat is definitely worth your time.

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A typical Domundi production, quite shallow, quite emotionless...

Also as expected, the review section is flooded with 10, even when it's not even close. The biggest problem the show has is history. And I don't mean if the people in the story really existed or not - that is not the point. All the english reviews are from non-thai people, not knowing about thai history and how gay life was viewed 400 years ago. What I can tell you, is this script is westernized (or even the novel was), because there was no gay hate 400 years ago. All this bullshit hating queer people come from the british influence in the region. Just turn to India and you see what the brits did to them. Gay life was "prosperous" in old india but nowadays it's one of the most homophobic countries in the world. In Thailand there was no gay-hate, even the then so called "3rd gender" was not hated at all.

And when a script is westerized it should reflect that in how actors are styled. Kim may be a very feminine person in real life but the team underscored his feminity in this series which is diametrical of what the script would like us believe: that to be gay was frowed at. If it was so bad in old times, he would try to hide it as best as he could - as many in europe did at that time.

I forgot to write that most Domundi productions are also heteronormalized. One character is clearly the man and the other character is clearly a woman. It's not about two gay man meeting each other.

So for me this is fundamental problem with the whole series. It's not believable for me, because I know the past was not as depicted here. The slapstick comedy did not help either. It's not "I'm the most beautiful Count". Net & Kim delivered their roles, but especially Latte was very stiff and devoid of emotions. JJ improved over the series, but he had his problems with emotional or nc-scenes. It's not bad, but also not great. The script did some stupid things, also they explained the time-travel - which I ask myself - why? It's a fairy tale, no need to explain everything but the revelation that Phob organized all of it from the future, so the past does happen - it's an infinity loop - and makes not much sense. Even when the novel did describe it that way, I would have cut it - because it's an illogical explaination. If he did it in the "now" - he could not have remembered the past, because the altering of the past did not happen - as we see in the first episode when the "history" is explained.

Production quality was mostly excellent, with some nitpicks (audio, ac running in the background), great costumes, overall the quality expected of a Domundi production. But besides that, the story was medicore, not bad, not good, production quality elevated the series a bit. At least it's better then Duang With You 😋. If you like it, that's good for you, but I did expect more.

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I am delighted???

I've been waiting for this series for a really long time. I'm a fan of the novel and I really had high hopes for it, but... I didn't expect something so amazing!!! I really like everything so far! The way the director introduced us to the first episode, the impression he left after that scene... I really want more! I can't wait!!
Acting???? Dear friends, Net has long been known to be a great actor, but JJ... I fell in love with him, with his acting, from the very first second. I'm truly impressed by how well he plays. As for Latte and Kim, I really like their work so far too!! We'll definitely see more of their great acting in the next episodes. I can't wait.💞

please let's show huge support to LUAT he deserves the best series of 2026!!🤩🫶

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Intriguing

Surprisingly, this series completely hooked me from episode 1. There wasn’t a single dull moment. Every scene felt purposeful, engaging, and well-paced. I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen because each moment either moved the story forward or added something entertaining. The balance between humor and storytelling was especially impressive—nothing felt unnecessary or dragged out.
The cast as a whole did an amazing job bringing the story to life. Their chemistry feels natural, making the interactions believable and enjoyable to watch. But Nakhun, in particular, stands out the most. His performance is incredibly captivating. From the smallest facial expressions to the biggest, most dramatic reactions, everything feels natural and effortless. He has this ability to make every scene more dynamic and engaging. His comedic timing is spot on, and his reactions—especially as someone thrown into a completely different time—are both hilarious and relatable. You can really feel his confusion, curiosity, and personality in every moment. Honestly, he’s one of the main reasons the series feels so alive and addictive.
The cinematography also deserves recognition. The visuals are clean, well-composed, and immersive, helping bring the historical setting to life. Each scene is framed in a way that enhances the mood, whether it’s lighthearted or emotional. It doesn’t feel overdone, but it’s effective in making the world of the series feel real and visually appealing. What makes it stand out the most is how everything comes together—the acting, the pacing, the humor, and the production quality. It doesn’t try too hard to be something it’s not. Instead, it confidently tells its story while staying engaging and entertaining.
Overall, even though this isn’t my usual genre, the series proved that a well-executed series can pull in any viewer. Episode 1 alone is strong enough to get you invested, and the performances—especially Nakhun’s—make it even more compelling. I went in with low expectations, but now I’m genuinely excited to see how the story develops.

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DAMN this was so good

first of all guys we had such a beautiful journey finishing this series cause we waited for 3 years im gonna re-watch it soon!!! and lattekim, there chemistry was so good and kim really served face card here i have cried for what episode 11 and 12 most the scenes where phop was yearning for klao damn this is series was everything and There nc scenes they were so good I almost died watching that I love how they didn't rushed the ending and it was smooth.

if you are thinking if you should watch it or not we'll it's slow burn so if you don't like that you can skip but I would not recommend it cause that slow burn will definitely pay off after episode 7 and phop is such is cutie and green flag you shouldn't miss that so give it a try.

(AND OF COURSE WHOEVER PUT GLASSES ON NET I LOVE YOU PLEASE MARRY ME)

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