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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.Was this review helpful to you?
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This is so fucking good and now i'm suffer to wait for the next episode.
I just watched episode 1 and is just so perfect. And how i can wait for next week to see the next episode? I need that right now. I'm having fun watching it. This series entertaining me so much bcs the comedy is well delivered. And don't talk about the cinematography, that's just perfect. Blessed my eyes. For the characters, i pitying Nakhun so bad bcs he get that series of bad luck and ended up in ancient time. But that's the comedy we get for. We have to sacrifice him 🤣 And Phop, omg! He's so fucking handsome and sexy in the end. Truly bleseed my eyes. LOLWas this review helpful to you?
No dull moments!!
Honestly, I have never watched a historical Thai bl and having LUAT be the first one is definitely an honor. It's so freaking good! Net and JJ are amazing actors and their little moment on ep2 made me tear up. Latte and Kim are also so good, it's hard to believe this is their debut serie! The storytelling, cinematography, the visuals, everything makes watching it worthwhile. If you're still hesitating get off your ahh and watch it right now!Was this review helpful to you?
Definitely a must watch series
Overall the cinematography is great, the costumes are of high quality, good storyline, the attention to details is wonderful.The acting is good it's comes and feels natural,the chemistry is soo good. It's a series i will definitely recommend if ur looking for good plot and interested in thai history
The pacing feels natural too
The series may still be airing but am here to enjoy the ride excited for the next episode.
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Fascinating
Fascinating concept of time travel that had me hooked. It'll be interesting to see where they go from here. NetJJ and LatteKim were such a great casting choice! JJ's "I'm okay, I'm fine, I'm alright!" likely just became my new vocal stim. Latte has come so far from DMD friendship and did a phenomenal job. Net is so handsome and Kim possesses such an ethereal beauty. I think this show will be rich with Thai culture, history, and with a perfect mix of humor and BL. I cannot wait to continue this series!Was this review helpful to you?
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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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✨Love Upon A Time✨ - A beautiful love story which continues from the PAST!!
Love Upon A Time, omg this...... this was straight up perfection!!! I love this series so much that it is so hard to let go of this.... Nakun (aka Klao) just sparked up everything to the present..... I just love the way he changed Kaew's curse to Jom to making that curse, a curse of falling in love!! He did anything just to protect his friends!! As of for P'Phop, ohhh the man you truly are.... He raised my standards so high, that I don't think so anyone in this world can beat it!! He yearned for Nakun, loved him ever since a young age, and kept his promise... 'until I find you and seek you again, I'll love you once more.' this line changed me, my whole perspective of this world of hatred. I just love him so much, that I couldn't bear to see him die!! He waited, waited for his loved one to come back, yet he disappeared once again.... leaving him all alone... I felt soo bad for Klao, getting killed all cuz of the stupid opium trade case. As of for Nakun, from wanting to go back home to wanting to stay with P'Phop.... Even if it was for an hour or less, it felt like an eternity, time moving along with the pace of their relationship.... After 400 years, they finally found each other and once more fell in love and got married!! Jom, being the physician was so hot.... like his attitude was understandable towards Kaew in the beginning cuz of the incident between Roong and the high lord's son.... I just wonder, if they met again in the present world and fell in love again??? I rlly wish that happened but it's fine..... we hv ChermChey now!! OMG Kaew was sooo pretty, in the past and present.. And I just loved the way Jom stood up for Kaew.... in the present life, Thee yearned for Pun, with everything he could do, just for him to be with Pun.... and their NC scene was sawr hawt that I fainted.... Same goes for PhopNakun, both the past and present!! Ahh DOMUNDI, you've gave me another drama which I will never forget..!! All the side leads were soo good in portraying their characters, they made me laugh and cry and hate..... I will miss my ancient gang from the past. All of them connected,, ahhh I want a friendship like them!!Anyways abt the drama, the acting and script was top-notch!!! OST's sounds beautiful and the colour of it is just amazing.... TYSM LUAT TEAM FOR MAKING THIS MEMORABLE...... u will always hold a vein in my heart.... ITS JUST SOO HARD TO LET THEM GO... and I have also learned something new, 'To a love unbound by gender, standing resolute against the tides of time' this proves that true love can be in many lifetimes, whether the past or present or future!! Phop and Nakun didn't fall in love with each other just cuz of their looks or gender, BUT THE LOVE WHICH HOLDS THEM TOGETHER, like the red-string theory!! LOVE ISN'T JUST A RANDOM THING, ITS THE POWER WHICH MAKES YOU FIND A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON FOR YOUR ENTIRE LIFE!!! 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️
Goodbye Love Upon A Time, you will hold a place in my heart forever... until we meet again, in my next life!! 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (yellow mango and espresso petroleum forever 😂⭐)
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MUST WATCH!!!
This series is so good especially about their cinematography, culture and traditions. I love the acting, the actors give justice to their characters. I appreciate the effort of the cast, the staff,the actors, the directors in this series despite of having so many obstacles such as rain, winds and the looking for appropriate filming locations to give justice to the era where the series happened. Additionally their efforts giving justice about the ancient era and mots importantly the novel. I LOVE IT... MUST WATCH!!!Was this review helpful to you?
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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