Love upon a Time

Worth the wait

LUAT team encountered a lot of hardship while filming this, and it took them years to officially release it, and all I could say is it's worth the wait.

Word building is really good. You can clearly see the crew did their very best to transmigrate the viewers along with Nakhun to 400 yrs ago. Even the extras' acting feels natural. The wardrobe ate as well. They also ensure viewers will see how people lived back then, from how they bathed and brushed their teeth.


Perfect casting. Nakhun had a lot of similarities to JJ. Even their birthmarks are similar lol, crazy coincidence. It seems like he's destined to play Nakhun. This might be the reason why he acts Nakhun really well. I don't really see any actor playing Nakhun without being cringey to watch. With JJ, it just feels natural. He doesn't even need to try. Net and LatteKim as well, they really own the character and played it really well.


The pacing is really good. I'm actually surprised how smooth the pacing is because in the novel it's actually a slow burn. Also, I love the comedy parts; it's like giving you a candy before hammering you with angst lol.


Overall, it's a good series. Great, even. DMD is really on top of their game these past few months. From Khemjira, TNP, Duang With You, and now LUAT? BANGER after BANGER. 🙌


I hope they keep releasing BL series likes this. And I hope y'all give LUAT a chance. ♡

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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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It was worth sticking till the end

Love Upon a Time had a pretty rough start for me,the pacing is slow and the tone is all over the place with comedy and serious storyline clashing a lot, which made the first half kind of hard to get into

But it gets way better in the second half when it stops forcing the humor and focuses more on the actual story and emotions,the character development is stronger, and the romance actually starts to feel real.

Net and JJ’s chemistry is definitely the highlight,they really sell Phop and Nakhun’s relationship and make it feel natural and earned, by the end, with the visuals and OST, it actually turns into a pretty solid watch overall.

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"my concern for you is not unrequited"

Love Upon a Time is a plot heavy mystery/historical BL that is over all a very fun ride.

Starting off with the positives, the main character (I'm just gonna stick to calling him Nakun) was very lovable and easy to root for. He provides many great comedic moments, especially with his voiceovers in the beginning, and we witness his character mature over the course of the series. Nakun is also the most well developed and best written character, he feels realistic, which contributes to the drama's enjoyability.

I also loved the historical setting and the sets and costumes were absolutely amazing. I feel like I learned a lot about the Ayutthaya period of Thailand and this series made me interested enough to do my own research to learn more. (To be fair I am someone who is quite interested in history, so I understand that this might not be everyone's cup of tea.)

As for the main romance. Nakun and Phop had pretty great chemistry and watching Nakun fall in love was incredibly adorable. The scenes between the two where they are cuddling or just being generally lovey- dovey are soooo cute and I was rewinding to watch them multiple times (I'm looking at you episode 9). Also the two NC scenes our main characters had in episode 8 and 12 were INTENSE (in the best way possible of course).

Lastly, this series was paced super well and the end of every episode kept me hooked and wanting more.

Now on to what I didn't like as much... In my opinion Phop's character was not developed enough. He was a bit too clean, a bit too perfect... He just didn't feel real. Like we barely know anything about who he is as a person besides his love for Nakun. His continuous romantic declarations towards Nakun even felt a little overbearing at times. Like, we get it you love him, but why? Maybe it's hard to see where he's coming from because we didn't actually witness him falling for Nakun. Idk, but besides all this, there were moments where I really enjoyed Phop's character and his sincerity is very sweet.

This may be an unpopular opinion but I did not like the second couple. I don't know why but I didn't feel their chemistry and I found their plotline boring compared to the main plot.

My last negative for this series is that I did not like the way the final episode concluded things. It felt like such a cop-out to have Phop remember everything from his past life and for them to get back together so easily. But maybe I'm just a sucker for angst.

All in all Love Upon a Time is super entertaining and great for those who enjoy plot focused BL's. I'm glad I watched it and will for sure stay tuned for more NetJJ projects.

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Love conquers all

While not a fan of that company, I watched several shows produced by DMD – and finally got one that I both liked and enjoyed: "Love Upon A Time". It is not a perfect show, but one that I wanted to come back to every week, one that made me feel good from first to last episode, one that I will rewatch soon.

LUAT’s plot and story successfully combine a fully developed BL plotline (including falling in love, having doubts about it, fighting for it regardless of adversities, overcoming all obstacles) with non-BL elements like a fantasy setting (complete with time travel, reincarnation and curses reaching across centuries), a fish-out-of-water main character, a mystery/crime story, but also comedy and family matters. This combination works very well for at least two reasons: the BL storyline is the most profound one and – deservedly – gets most of the attention while everything else, even solving a mystery from the past, serves the main storyline. Unlike with many Thai BLs the setting and story elements connected with it do not sideline nor overshadow the BL aspect of the series – they are supporting it. The series finds a healthy balance between its heavier, darker, more serious issues and its lighter, funnier moments. It is also helpful that the show does not take itself absolutely serious – it is, after all, a piece of entertainment. Also, to make it clear: LUAT is not a documentary about life during the Ayutthaya period and its goal is not historic accuracy.

While I have no issues with the script that are worth mentioning, nor with the show’s overall pacing (despite some initial doubts in this regard), both casting and performances are an entirely different matter.

JJ carried the show, with some help from Kim, Net and several seasoned cast members. Nakun seems like a role written for JJ, who seized this opportunity to show what he is capable of. Nakun is a multifaceted protagonist: relatable, funny, sassy, confident, but also hesitant, thoughtful and mature. The culmination of the series – at least for me – was the ep. 7 scene with Nakun and Phop confessing their feelings for each other. JJ is great in that scene, displaying actual range: starting reserved and hesitant, he lets his guard down for a moment, then becomes serious to finally admit defeat when emotions overcome him. When Nakun hugs Phop and begs him to forget about their love, there is so much emotion in that simple gesture – the way JJ moves and grabs Net is almost frantic, showing true desperation. It is a sad, heartbreaking scene, tense and emotionally charged – and it relies almost entirely on JJ, supported by Bowkylion’s vocals.
JJ’s Nakun reminded me of Punn Winnala from "Revamp" portrayed by Prem Warut Chawalitrujiwong: someone hiding a secret, someone who is more than he appears, someone falling in love, but painfully aware that this love cannot last – and then realizing he should fight for this love regardless of everything. I like BL characters like that: strong, but also experienced and wise in their own way, aware of how unfair life is, yet longing for love they think is impossible – only to find out that it is achievable and standing firmly to defend it.

As for JJ’s screen partner, I was never fond of him, mainly due to the taint of "Bed Friend". Still, Net’s LUAT performance as Phop is at least serviceable – and, at times, better than that. Also, I like Phop – for his straightforwardness and honesty, and for standing his ground when faced with an ultimatum regarding him and Nakun. Thai (and Asian in general) BLs need more characters like that. JJ and Net have very good chemistry, which allows me to appreciate Net’s performance in LUAT even more.

Kim gave my second favorite performance of the series – making Kaew more than a shallow, token feminine male character. The writing is not overly generous to Kaew and Kim does a lot to give his character some badly needed depth. Some BTS footage for ep. 10 convinced me that Kim was the most mature cast member – and I think it translated to Kaew. He was able to realize what he wants early on, express that, accept one rejection, survive another, curse Jom, mourn and move on – that is actual strength.

Latte and both of his characters are on the opposite side of the spectrum than JJ and Kim; as Jom Latte is wooden and stiff like a plank and switches to annoying and unfunny as Thee. It is worth noting that Jom is the only character who undergoes a significant development - as Nakun is more on a discovery journey, while Phop and Kaew remain unchanged; all three of them are aware of their inner strength and are wielding it to solve problems and combat adversities. Jom – at the start of the series – is very different: a closeted gay man afraid to come out, hiding behind pretense and excuses, even going into full denial. Latte had an opportunity to show Jom going from that to coming out, seizing the moment, overcoming his fear and going beyond that – and he wasted it. Jom has his character arc, but it is solely because of the writing – the performer added nothing to it. More than that: Jom remains bland and weirdly emotionless throughout the whole show because of how Latte portrayed him, reciting his lines like an automaton (which probably was meant to sound serious and mature).

As for other cast members, two deserve a brief mention: Nont – portraying an awful character in an interesting way – and Lookwa, who is always a delight to watch and listen to.

LUAT’s OST consist of seven tracks available through DMD Music, listed below in order of their release.
- "ภพเธอ" by FirstOne Wannakorn Reungrat, which is nothing special and gets a basic score of 2 stars in my ranking.
- "แค่เธอตรงนี้" (Still You) by JJ Radchapon Phornpinit, which is alright and gets 3 stars.
- "ฝากฝันชั่วกาล (Everlasting Dreams)" by "Ice" Saranyu Winaipanit – one of only two songs performed by an actual singer. It is rather good and I give it 3,5 stars.
- "คำคะนึง (Within)" by Net Siraphop Manithikhun – 2 stars and let’s forget about it.
- "ปักใจ (Still)" by NuNew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong, which I disliked almost as badly as I dislike the performer; 1 star is all I’m willing to give.
- "ดั่งใจฝัน (daydream)" by "Bowkylion" Nitchapha Veersutthimas, easily the best part of the OST with great vocals and lyrics – it gets a whole galaxy of stars. Listen on repeat if possible.
- "ยอมรับหัวใจ (No More Hiding)" by "Kim" Pongsaton Sittipan – imperfect, but genuine (almost personal) and sensual; 3,5 stars.
A rather long OST for a show consisting of 12 episodes – which can mean various things. BTW: what was the point of having Lookwa in the cast, but giving the songs to NuNew or Net?

All in all – a good show and even better BL from a company that served disappointment after disappointment. Got to rewatch is asap.

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HE'S 500 MILES FROM HIS HOME IF YOU EVER CARE

And just like that, Love Upon a Time is over. I can’t lie, I didn’t watch the trailer or read the description. I just wanted to come out and support some new ships, and I am glad I stayed, because this show was actually awesome. Of course, I have a few criticisms, but overall, I enjoyed this a lot, and if you are looking for something fun to watch, watch it because it’s amazing! I would give it an 8.5 (8.7) out of 10, and of course, we know the drill for my reviews. I am going to say what I liked and what I did not like, then do the episode overview, and then we will be done. Let’s hit it to the beat one final time for this great show.

Starting with what I liked was our couples. And I am NOT just saying that because "oh we have to support them", I actually mean that. So before this, Net was with James, and I had seen him and JJ in The Next Prince, but I also haven't finished that, so I don't know what I was really expecting with that. And for Latte Kim, I had only really seen them on my social media, and I thought they were cute, but other than that, for both couples, I wasn't really expecting much, but they still BLEW ME OUT OF THE WATER. I think that they both have really good chemistry, and for specifically Net JJ, it feels very natural, which I quite enjoyed. I think that is in part due to JJ's acting. He is lowkey a phenomenal actor, because it feels so natural. Like, he embodies Klao/Nakun so well that I felt like I was right there with him. Whether it be his expressions, the shy smile, or all of it, he did a great job, and I can't wait to see him in other stuff. Also, Net and JJ looked beyond sexy in this. I went into this having a fat crush on Net and not really JJ, and I came out with two brotha on my armmmm. God, JJ is like beyond sexy, especially with these wispy bangs. I AM DONE. I said on episode 8 that, "JJ has an evil smile and Net has these sad yearning eyes, and I fear we ate," and that is them in a nutshell. And then for our other couple, Latte sleeper build say what? I was not expecting all of that, my godddd. Also, Kim is to die for, ESPECIALLY THOSE LEGS, IM DONE, BE FUCKING FOR REAL RIGHT NOW. Just great job to both couples, they really rocked their shit with this one.

What I liked about the characters was that Nakun was actually gay, not just gay for Phop. I think it really seemed like that at first, but in the third episode, he was checking out the other guys in the water, and I WAS ALL THE DEADDD. I love that, that was so much fun lmao. ALSO NAKUN WILL NEVER BE KLAO EVEN IF THEY ARE THE SAME PERSON. Yeah, just gonna leave y'all with that lmao, because oh my god that made me sick thinking about that. Good job, show. AND, I made an edit to the 500 miles song and this show, and god that is such the case for him. He was in a place he didn't know for so long, and he was so far away from his home with no way to go back. I'm gonna be sick again. TUTOR YIM CAMEO AT WHAT COST, GOD THAT WAS SO SAD. They didn't even get reincarnated, oh my god, I almost SOBBEDDD. UH PHOP KILLED HIMSELF? HELLO? I am so dead (just like him) and will never be okay, my lord. I loved Net's glasses, and great sex scenes for both couples. AND AT THE END, PHOP PROPOSED WITH THE RING FOR THEIR PAST, I AM GONNA BE SICK.

Going into the show, I thought the start was actually great, and they did a fantastic job setting it up. (Also look at me spacing out with different paragraphs instead of jumping around, clap it up for your goat...or don't...freak) It was perfect in that it didn't reveal the entire show in one go, but it also left me wanting more. I also quite like the concept of this show, but I feel like the more I think about it, the more scared I get. I said this in my episode 2 review, "This is mortifying. Seeing a bunch of faces you can remember, but they’re not the people you know, is genuinely horrifying." Like fuck no, I am all the way NOT okay. Also, the thought of people in this time period and even now, not being allowed to love, makes me so sad, oh my god. More on plot, I LOVED THE REVEALS. I was gonna complain about the timeline, but it gets cleared up by the end, which is such a nice kind of full-circle moment, so they did their big one with those. I also loved everything with the dad, because it was just so well written. I also loved the bigger fish to fry with Cherd being a figurehead and Victor's character being evil, and the same with his dad, and I loved that. I also liked that it was all unfolding at the same time, and the audience didn't really get lost in the moment. That was so much fun, oh my god. And finally, PHOP LITERALLY BUILT THIS SHIT BRICK BY BRICK TO GET NAKUN TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME AND REMEMBER HIM. IF HE WANTED TO, HE WOULD. I loved that plot point, and I was actually not expecting that at all and thought they were gonna do some That Summer, memory lost shit. YALL ROCKED YOUR SHIT ONCE MORE DOMUNDI. The reflections of their past shelves on the TV were also so well done. I loved that they did that. Regarding the ending, I felt like it was lacking, but at the same time idk what else they could have added besides seeing more of the characters from the past, so I will take it lmao.

Regarding things I don't like, the biggest thing is that this is a slow burn. And we know I don't like slow burn, but sometimes it can be done well, and well, I did enjoy this show. This was slow burn done wrong, my lord. It was too slow, and they action-packed some episodes, but not all of them, so it felt weirdly empty, which I really didn't like. I am not saying they needed to reveal everything in the first couple of episodes, but just having an even balance would have been nice. Also, some of the "action" had nothing to do with the plot, and we were just sitting in the pond like a duck.

DOMUNDI, TAKE OFF THE FUCKING FILTER BEFORE I COME TO YOUR FUCKING BUILDING AND TEAR THAT ENTIRE BITCH DOWNNN. Like, my god, it actually makes me nauseous looking at the filter. Bro, it's okay to have textured skin, fuckkk. Don't piss me off. The camera angles were making me sick, I beg, I know we have these thousand-dollar cameras that do so much, but please PLEASE KEEP THAT BITCH STILL I AM GONNA VOMIT.

Regarding the story, I don't understand why being hit by a shooting star makes you time-travel. Like, I think the show explained it vaguely, but I feel like we should have explained that more because I was actually really confused. Okay, so he came out to his parents, and they were really angry, but then that kind of faded out? I am confused on that part, like did we realize we have bigger fish to fry or what? Like, that was poor writing because it was a really big deal, and then suddenly it wasn't.

For my episode overview, I am just going to look for funny quotes I said for my episode reviews and be done, lmao. Episode 1: "Khemjira, if they all smoked weed." Episode 2: "They’re definitely fucking. Also, the servants aren’t telling him everything because they are definitely fucking too." Episode 3: "Nakun is so gay, what the hell lmaooo." "ALSO, I KNOW HE WAS LAUGHING TOO HARD IN THE WATER FOR THEM TO ACTUALLY HAVE A CUTE MOMENT LMAO. LOVE JJ LMAO." "Babe, you got the assaulters afraid lmao. Klao must have been a menace." Episode 4: "I don't know what he did to these fucking village pppl, but wtf lmao." Episode 6: "JJ and Kim, anyone? AHHHH, ALSO THE WISPY BANGGGSSSS. JJ and this flirty ass voice got me acting brand newww." Episode 7: "I would never drink WINE OR ALCOHOL EVER AGAIN IF I GOT HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A DAMN SHOOTING STARRRR, DONT PLAY WITH ME." Episode 8: "IF THE GUY WE MURDERED AND DROWNED WAS WALKING AGAIN, I WOULD GET THE FUCK OUT OF TOWN." Episode 12: "I'm literally going to shit, cry, and diarrhea everywhere, and it’s all their fault." "He’s like fuck, my man can’t remember me, only relatable issues, but shit, I’ll make him fall with me again." "Also, the fact that that net's character literally manipulated time the whole time, continuously, the entire timeline to be with him if he wanted to, that’s all I gotta say."

Overall, they did such a great job, and I would recommend this show. I hope they have more projects as a foursome (Grammarly was getting on my ass about the word quad, lmao) in the future. Okay bye!

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Such an engaging historical fantasy romance series!!!

I usually have this issue where even if I start off loving a drama, I lose interest towards the middle or end. But oh. my. goodness. I thoroughly enjoyed this series!!! The characters were so lovable, the main romance was so refreshing, and the historical setting really came to life. I absolutely love historical fiction and fantasy, and when they come together I typically tend to be interested, which was why I gave this drama a try. After watching though, I completely fell in love with Net and JJ's phenomenal acting and chemistry. The intimacy they portrayed was impressive, and the way the plot unfolded kept me engaged with their love story. I will definitely rewatch this series, I would definitely recommend this series, and I can't wait to watch more from "NetJJ"

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WORTH EVERY WAIT! MUST WATCH!

I had high expectation since i watched their pilot, i love the plot and how interesting the story line is, and especially it's BL 🥹

I love how chaotic yet thoughtful Nakhun as Klao is, and then i read the novel and fall in love to the character even more (knowing how much Klao suffer break my heart into pieces and how much the love Phop has for Klao is so warm, Jom and his reason to avoid Kaew for Kaew's sake and how much Kaew needs to endure every thought about life) everything, the investigation goes on and the story behind the time travel, so well written and interesting!

And the trailer makes it clearer, i remember how much i cried seeing Klao called his dad who was punished for something he never did, that's truly heart breaking 😭 all the emotions and story line goes deeper in the trailer even it's just a slight but it's already THAT PROMISING, the chemistry Net and JJ shows, don't forget about LatteKim too, they did great for their first series *cmiiw 🪷🩷

And when the cut was shown up Phop's back carrying Nakhun from the water, that broke the internet cause how hot that scene would be and aftee watched it in ep 1 and 2, the underwater scene deserves all the hype! JJ couldn't swim, he was afraid of that much water or swimming pool because of what happen to him in the past but he overcome everything well ans sucessfully got the shoot very beautifully, if Net, we all know how much he loves water and that's why he is known by Netriel, he is soooo attractive and handsome in the water, like water makes him glow even more 🩷

I love how chaotic yet clueless Nakhun is, it makes the story just flow naturally and no rush to make him adapt to Ayutthaya era, which is so gen Z of him 🤣 i wouls freak out too if that happen to me, wdym all of people calling me by the strange name i'd never known before??? That would be my nightmare 😭

JJ is soo great, i remember k'Den mention how much he had to fought his allergies (to dirt, canal water, weather because he's easily got sick since he has weak immune, also pollen etc) yet he is really good with the script and acting, and it shows in the series so much. He is really good with his micro expression, eyes and the body language, i love him so much! He was born to be Nakhun/Klao since i read the novel, he just as chaotic as him, as expressive as him, as lovely as him, and the fact that he has birthmark just like Nakhun, the nose scar just like Nakhun is full of destiny of them 🥕🪷

Net, i wouldn't talk much because he's been in the industry for so long, he's talented and experienced! He is sooo good on acting, i love him as Phop way too much, he is living Phop, as green as him, as gentle as him, as hot as him! Everything about him screams Phop and i believe everyone call tell. The way he would talk casually with other but got all softer when it comes to talk with Klao is just so Net to JJ, his eyes is so full of love and 🥹 (this emoji represent it)! I just wanna thank him for never giving up to LUAT and comes it come true 🖤🪷

LatteKim is so talented too, p'Den mentioned how Latte even asked him personal homework to improve his acting skill, Kim as new comer but nailed his scene, is truly admirable! They are just living JomKaew too, Latte is portraying Jom very well, and Kim is truly Kaew, in every aspect he is Kaew, how sweet, warm, caring he is!
And even chaotic Thi is just Latte and i love him for that, they make Thi is just so best friend coded just like in the novel, and how much Pun doesn't mind him is just so crush coded 🤭

K'Den and p'Den and also the crew, i wanna thank them too for their hard work, they truly make the novel into series, very seriously with the MOST NATURAL script, just so relatable! They through so much research for this series and i'm so grateful for that. They make every detail of this series so REAL AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING!
The workshop, every practice, every discuss they did and effort for every detail in this series, we could clearly see it, kudos tp the team! 🩷🪷

Ans i wanna thank the rest of the cast too, the filming set for peioed era is one of challenging thing, no AC, and they need to film the scene outdoor and that must be so hot yet they still deliver the script very well, you guys did your best and i'm sure LUAT IS LOVED BY MANYYY PEOPLE 🩷🪷

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MUST WATCH THIS SERIE

If you are not watching it then go and watch because you are missing this masterpiece series the drama, the cast, the songs, and everything of this drama is sooooo good. IF YOU ARE NOT WATCHING THIS SERIE THEN WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING????? I was waiting for this drama since James was part of it but destiny had another plan and net James got separated and we get #NETJJ and after almost 2 years we get this masterpiece where JJ have did his best not even best it's more than that, that I can't even explain I really loved him sooooo much and NET my bby, his acting was already soo mind-blowing and still it's mind-blowing. I love both of them and they are doing great together I love this ship of dmd. I didn't imagined that this series will turn out so good I really loved this series. Bro you guys are missing a masterpiece, bro whyy are you not watching thisss ???

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Beautiful love story

I feel so bad for plob. I just hope klao will remember him soon.
The yearning in his eyes, he’s so scared that the man he loves will love him no more, worst. Will not even remember the love they shared.
Please remember plob🥹🥹🥺 I don’t want him to be sad.

As for netjames fans, I hope you know spreading hate isn’t good. This hate will backfire on James when he gets a partner. The partner will feel the pains JJ had to go through.

I hope you also know James can’t pull this off. He isn’t that good of an actor to do this, I watched his trailer and it was just weirdly done

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