A Story of Love that Transcends Lifetimes
I have never written a review on here before, but I felt I had to for this show, as it has become my new favorite BL to date. This was the most achingly beautiful love story told in such a perfect way. I was hooked the moment the show started. The atmospher, lighting, writing, directing, editing, cinematography, production/sound/set design, wardrobe/hair/makeup, etc, were all top notch. I could feel the love and care that went into this show with the attention to detail and level of authenticity. And don't even get me started on the casting, acting, and chemistry! I fell in love with these characters and their relationships with eachother. I adored them and was heavily emotionally invested in their journey and their happiness. This show truly did have it all. It was funny; it was serious; it was romantic; it was breathtaking; it was mysterious; it was heartbreaking; it was sweet; etc., etc. I felt anything and everything while watching this. The story was so meaningful and one of the only BL's that actively made me cry (for various reasons). This is one of those shows that stays with you after it's done and is one I will absolutely come back to and watch again and again throughout the years. I appreciate EVERYONE who was involved in making this show become a reality 🧡Was this review helpful to you?
The cast was fantastic across the board, but JJ especially stood out. The chemistry between Net and JJ was spot-on. Their interactions felt natural, sincere, and believable. JJ, though, completely blew me away. He gave way more than I expected, and I can’t wait to see what project he and Net take on next. The final episode wrapped everything up perfectly, leaving us with a beautiful message. Highly recommended!
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one of the best time travel bls
netjj portrayed PhopKlao/Nakhun so good, it was like everyone was teleported into the story. I love how they gave them a whole episode in the present time and not like some kdramas where the main leads meet again in the last 5 minutes. The OSTs were so meaningful and they fit the vibe of this amazing story. I would gladly rewatch this drama again. and I also love the way they actually even gave some theory about time travel and the plot twist at the end, showing that Phop made everything possible was mind-blowing.Was this review helpful to you?
STANDING OVATION FROM MY SIDE O'LORD
DOMUNDI HAS DONE IT AGAIN.... said by someone.I have yet no words the Creatiome such as beautiful as this has been made that is not year 2020.
i was certain that 2020 was the best year for bl as many great bls were released at that time.
Obviously we still have may great series after that year but still. few only reached 10/10
this creation of art is not a series it's an emotion.
background music ✅ so good so comforting so suitable.
Acting ✅ 10/10
Net JJ served it damn.
Story ✅✅✅✅ A timeless beauty.
The vibe ✅✨ Fantastic
this game me such a A tale of 1000 stars vibe in sense of comfort.
this series was such a warm embrace.
the character LORD PHOP was ✅ was such a green flag. All the characters served it. I loved this series.
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Entertaining BL Based On False Premises
This is another in a long-line of time travel BLs that is honestly, as a plotline, getting a bit overused and frankly dishonest. That does not take away from the theatrics of this production, however. It is a beautifully produced series with spectacular sets, scenery, and settings. Yet, it could not quite figure out how to simplify the complexities of its time jumps. What also diminished the impact of this story for me was the obvious false presumption of the time frame that the main protagonist jumped into. How much more entertaining it would have been HAD the time travel been based on actual facts. Homosexuality was not thought of as taboo or morally wrong or frowned upon 400 years ago in Thailand. So, the whole and entire premise of this story is fallacious.Is the story entertaining? Of course, it is. The entertainment portion of this series is not in question (well, at least most of it – some of it was down-right silly). I love period pieces and the cinematography, costumes, scenes, and times of this period are my romantic fantasyland. I also love time travel if it logically comes to a sensible and believable conclusion that is formed by some sort of rational inference. This unfortunately just did not pragmatically make sense. It twisted itself into a pretzel trying to explain reincarnation through time travel.
It would be not just entertaining but informative if a time-jump story actually went back and presented a factual picture of what life was like 400 years ago and not based upon modern-day, Westernized sensitivities. Or a time-jump story in reverse – a gay couple from the past jumps to the present and them trying to deal with our prejudices, bigotries, and discriminations.
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Love Upon a Time: A Beautifully Crafted Series with Outstanding Chemistry
Love Upon a Time is a drama series that truly leaves a lasting impression. From the very beginning, it manages to create a strong, beautiful, and captivating atmosphere. One of its biggest strengths is the incredible chemistry between the two male leads. Their connection feels very natural, powerful, and convincing, without feeling forced or cringe at all. Every interaction between them feels genuine, emotional, and easy for the audience to connect with.The main actors deliver excellent performances and bring their characters to life with sincerity and depth. Their acting feels expressive yet never excessive. The supporting cast also plays an important role in making the story richer and more engaging. Each character adds something meaningful to the overall world of the series.
In terms of production, Love Upon a Time is also visually impressive. The costumes are beautifully detailed and perfectly match the tone of the story. The atmosphere, locations, visuals, and language are all handled extremely well. Every element feels carefully thought out and works together to create a very memorable viewing experience.
Overall, Love Upon a Time is truly an amazing project that deserves more recognition. It stands out not only because of its story and characters, but also because of its chemistry, acting, visuals, and overall atmosphere. I highly recommend this series to be aired again, as it is genuinely outstanding and deserves to be enjoyed by a wider audience.
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This drama is true art
This series was a masterpiece. It captured my attention from beginning to end. It had romance, action, angst, comedy; literally elicited every emotion on the spectrum. The cinematography, and costumes were amazing. Everyone MUST watch this drama. I know I'll be re-watching this over and over for years to come.Was this review helpful to you?
10/10 - Absolute Masterpiece!
I just finished the finale Episode, and I am honestly so sad that this journey of waiting for new Episode is over. I used to look forward to new episodes every single Friday, and now it leaves a huge void. To be fair, I don't usually watch historical dramas, but this Series completely blew me away. It is easily one of the best series I have ever seen. Before this, I didn't even know JJ, but his performance along with the entire cast was absolutely phenomenal. On top of that, the music and the soundtrack are incredibly beautiful. Everything about this production is just perfect. I am heartbroken that it's over, but at the same time, I cannot recommend it enough. If you haven't watched it yet, please do yourself a favor and stream it. It deserves all the love! 💖Was this review helpful to you?
Historical, Romance, Fantasy? All three genres fit this series perfectly.
If you like stories like this, you won’t find anything particularly new here. It’s the same old tale that’s been rehashed a million times. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes you just want to sit back and enjoy a familiar story done well.This was actually a very pleasant, beautifully shot, and emotional series that kept me hooked enough to look forward to a new episode every week. The pacing is solid, even though it slows down a little after the midpoint. The characters are easy to like or dislike, depending on the situation.
As a romance, it was mild, incredibly cute, and charming. I genuinely felt that the love between Phop and Klao was real and deep. You could see their feelings in the way they looked at each other, how they talked, how they touched, and how they cared. The teasing, the sweet moments, and the times they showed vulnerability were absolutely adorable. I was really grateful that the story didn’t rely on over-the-top drama to prove their love.
Seeing them reconnect was delightful.
And can we talk about the side characters? Kaew and Jom were the cutest! It was a bit frustrating at times because they just needed to sit down and talk, but I loved how everything turned out perfectly in the end.
Romance aside, I really loved this show for the friendships and the overall warm vibe.
As a fantasy (time travel) story, I understand how difficult it is to do something truly fresh in this genre — and that wasn’t really the main goal here. What mattered more was why he ended up in the past and what he needed to do to find his way back. That emotional core was handled nicely.
As a historical drama, it captured the atmosphere beautifully. It gave me enough detail to imagine the world and how people lived at the time.
Overall, I had a lot of fun watching it. It’s a really good series. My only small complaint is that the miscommunication was dragged out until the very end, and I wish I could have enjoyed their time together in the present a bit more.
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Love never ends
I saw NetJJ in The New Prince with Zeenunew so thought i would give this a try and I am glad I did... The story isn't unique as it has been done before in I feel you linger in the air, (literally the only reason i dropped it half a point on story) but the acting is wonderful and makes this a stand out watch for me. JJ is so likeable, cute and enthusiastic, whilst Net is just so effortless, in the best way. 10 minutes into the finale and i was bawling like a baby, Net is so good at showing emotions, i really felt it. I am so glad they got their happy ever after, as well as the second couple...Kim as Kaew /Pun is so beautiful and Latte as Jom/Thee - I am a sucker for a happy ending. I dont do sad!! I dont feel like it dragged at all and looked forward to it every week.Was this review helpful to you?
A well arounded achievement that will dwell in your heart
LOVE UPON A TIME - ReviewYesterday I finally watched episde 12, the finale, and what a finale it was; one of those, if you went along the dangers, the love, the challanges, the sadness is like a great triumphant ending of a symphony, one of the kind of ending that sticks for you long thereafter.
Since it is the premise that is know Natkun is send back to the time 400 years ago into the Ayutthaya period of Thailand with a task that he needs to bring completion and justice. Net and JJ are the ship as Phop and captain of the guard and Natkun/Khlao, who lives Phob's family household due to previous tragedy.
Personally I admit, I didn't understand why JJ playing so overreating and partially comedic felt so out of place. A GenZ kid suddently in a 400 years before place, I didn't find this overreaction misplaced and giving a bit a fun into an otherwise non-comedy series wasn't even noticed by me until others mentioned it as strange.
Anyway, even if the first or the first two episodes put you off, I am not overstating when I say, LOVE UPON A TIME is one of a few really great BL's, it achieves to be more than even some other great series: it creates a place you feel like you live in it alongside with all the others. Like a not connected invisible person being THERE. And it is especially that achievement that will make a great impact on my rating, since even other great series like Me and Thee or Khemjira, I felt to be great, but only in LOVE UPON A TIME I felt like I AM THERE.
The series managed to balance perfectly between a love story, a crime story and a period drama, where none of the parts loses or overextends at the expense of the other, they are more than balanced, they perfectly intertwine over time. There are many reveals, many very special moments of BL, crime and drama, a wonderful scenic place and cinematography, and good and not intrustive music and each character, from the MC to the Second Couple and the "background" characters, every single one was doing great in their role and place.
I will take this series in my heart as a place I have been, not merely a series I have watched. I know nothing of the actors previously, and I prefer it that way. Sure, there are things of preference when it comes to acting, but I felt all the right buttons pushed and all characters plausible. And that finale of finales! I assume some may have seen it spoiled but I shall do none of the like. If Net and JJ had the stardom level of Pond and Phuwin or Fourth and Gemini, the series would have been even more recognized, but Net and JJ didn't show being any less good in these role, if you ask me.
This with my heart still being somewhat in old Thailand, I comfortably give this a deserved
10/10
Must have seen.
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One of the Best Period Dramas I've Watched
Recently, I have been getting more and more hooked on period dramas. So far, this is one of the best ones I have watched.I love all the characters and the casting. Everyone fits their roles perfectly.
There are a lot of period dramas and stories where characters are sent to the past. With LUAT, I like the fact that Klao was given a mission to fulfill before he could return to the present, which made the story unique. The plot twist involving Phop being fully aware of what would happen when Nakhun was sent to the past was something I did not expect.
Net and JJ fit their characters perfectly. Their chemistry really shines throughout the series. The same is true for Latte and Kim. I like how their story developed.
Overall, I love the story and how it ended. Kudos to the writers and the production team.
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