Petrichor

Solid Start, Rushed Romance, and Room for More

I went into this show excited, especially since I’ve discovered my love for police and crime dramas after watching NCIS: Hawai’i for the WLW ship, Kacy.

Before anything else, I already want to tachle downfall of the show. It's how stupid the characters were. For such a deep story arc, they were so naive and lacked cleverness. For a person who loves the police procedural genre, the characters, especially Tul, lacked the signature beloved badass and smart charm I was looking for. Because genuinely, how are you the highest ranked police officer on your team yet rely so much on the work of you teammates? Make it make sense.

The first few episodes were solid, episodic yet engaging, especially for me as someone who didn't read the book going into it. But Tul and Run’s love story felt rushed, more like it was there because they’re the leads rather than something that naturally developed. While their shared passion for their craft and moral righteousness could explain their connection, the way they got together felt bland and forgettable.

The show had potential for deeper storytelling and more buildup in their relationship, but with only 10 episodes, it stuck to a simple, generic plot. That simplicity, while necessary for clarity, came at the expense of creativity in building tension and integrating romance with the action-crime theme.

That said, I can’t deny the charm of their pre-relationship banter. It made me wish the lead-up had been longer for a more satisfying payoff. As for the police and medical elements, I just wish there were more action scenes. The standout moments were Tul saving Run from the old man during her solo investigation and the trio’s clever plan to catch the Raindrop Killer dupe. While the latter wasn’t action-heavy, it showcased their strategic thinking, something I wish we’d seen more of.

Still, I’m grateful for this show, it’s a pioneer in the action GL genre with solid production and great attention to accuracy, setting the bar higher for future projects in this space.

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The Series is great!!!

This show is fantastic, I hope it never ends.
I urge everyone to watch it, the plot is remarkable and
intriguing, with many twists and surprises.
The actors bring depth and authenticity to their roles,
making every scene captivating and every character.
Each actor delivers a performance so genuine and
powerful that it brings the story to life in a truly
unforgettable way.
The director Poy Pannares bringing out the best in every
scene, every performance, and every detail, crafting a
series that is as unforgettable as it is beautifully
executed.
The performance of Inspector Tul and Doctor Run is truly
remarkable, bringing such depth and authenticity to the
character. Every emotion felt real, and you captured the
essence of the role with such skill and grace.

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Wasted potential

Let's start with that I wasn't happy with casting. Engfa already proved herself in BKK and POT, she's great actress but Charlotte... I'm still wondering how greedy must be Nawat to push that girl into acting. She has better scenes, sure but overall she's stiff as plywood. I can count good scenes when you can see Run's emotion on fingers of one hand.
Malin and Meena along with Engfa did amazing job but Charlotte has a lot to work. Tbh I think if she wasn't paired with Engfa, she wouldn't get any acting jobs.
Anyway, at first I loved the criminal part of plot but the deeper we got, there were more and more plot holes. TulRan as characters started to annoying me at some point because they overstepped their functions multiple times and did simply what they wanted.
About romantic plot.. oh god, where I should start.. I'm sorry but MGI should separate Englot long time ago. They have no chemistry since their relationship in real life become so tense and their love scenes are mess. I feel like the only people who hype it are Englot shippers. Also that slow mo during their scenes makes me wanted to throw my phone thru window.
Predicting who's the raindrop killer is pretty obvious somewhere in the middle of series which makes me less and less excited for new episodes. I gave up after 8ep because I simply couldn't stand the poor handle of the plot.
I think the highlights of this series is Tul, Jiew and Phu friendship. I really loved them as trio and I need more projects with EngMeen. I would love to see them as couple. I also loved JiewMay relationship, too bad writers didn't give them enough justice.

In conclusion? Maybe if they would give main role to different couple or at least pair Engfa with someone else and get rid of slow mo the romantic plot would be bearable. For crime plot it started good but end up poorly.

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Why would you name the series Petrichor though?

I know what it means, but oh boy it does not make sense with how the story played out.
I definitely came for the thriller aspect, not the romance because admittedly so, thrillers from Thailand are hit and miss when they include romance. Usually that means the story is awesome and the romance could've been better or vice versa. Here everything could've been better.

First of all, didn't need the uncut version because even with the extremely long episodes the story was extremely lackluster.

It was all so.. meh. The procedurals were laughable, the individual cases were so weak on their own when you realize that they set up an infinite amount of cases to be potentially related to the major case, only to dismiss them as individual cases within seconds of suspecting they may be related to the big case. That is how it usually goes, they have a hunch, it doesn't pan out but they get a new lead from that one, but here it all felt way too fragmented.

The characters - incredibly one - dimensional, the so - called villains were written like cartoon characters, and ultimately there was no real depth to anything in the drama.

And after all that, it was so, so easy to guess who the killer was lol. I don't know if it was supposed to be the shock factor but after a few episodes and reveals, it was incredibly obvious and I'm pretty sure that was the point when I lost interest. I mean yes, I go into a thriller trying to guess who the killer/villain is from the get go, but when you find out who it is less than halfway through the series, the reveal whenever it comes, loses some of it's punch.

I couldn't feel the chemistry between the leads either after the initial banter phase ended, they started dating and chemistry said I'm out of here. The acting could have been better just like the story could have been better, everything about this should have been better.

There were some things that I genuinely liked though, one was definitely the main villain reveal. Not the reveal itself, but the implications of the reveal to say the least without spoiling anything. A couple of actors did do an incredible job, no complaints there and I loved the teamwork moments they showcased at some points. But the rest.. eh.

It was nothing special, a few good twists and turns, the main reveal that didn't really hit, it could've and should've been better, but at the end of the day it was fine I suppose.

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The First Thai GL Crime Procedural

A gripping good cop/serial killer drama with strong performances. No character felt like a mere plot device or aimless support—everyone had a purpose. The show delivered a solid twist backed by a well-thought-out backstory, and each character’s motivation was clear, so I never found myself questioning their actions.

That said, the series wasn’t without flaws. The middle—particularly episodes 5 and 6—dragged, feeling sluggish and uneventful, almost making me lose interest. But after that, it rebounded, delivering genuinely engaging interactions between the both couples and a compelling progression of the main plot This mark a huge step for what Thai gls could be

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A Crime Thriller With Sapphic Elements!

With a killer on the loose, buried secrets coming to light, and determined women breaking barriers in male-dominated fields, “Petrichor” delivers an intriguing and suspenseful experience.

The city becomes a hunting ground as young women are brutally murdered—their bodies found bound, skulls fractured, and left to rot. The pattern mirrors a series of killings from 18 years ago, and the murderer only strikes on rainy nights. The crimes resume just as the previously convicted suspect is released from prison after serving 20 years.

Inspector Tul (Engfa Waraha) and forensic doctor Run (Charlotte Austin) join forces to uncover the truth, but the deeper they dig, the more convoluted the case becomes.

The show started off strong, pulling me in with its intriguing premise. The relationship between the two leads, Tul and Run, has a soft, quiet intimacy, but at times, their interactions felt unnecessarily prolonged. The background score, while atmospheric, occasionally overwhelmed the scenes instead of enhancing them.

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https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/04/24/petrichor-series-review-ep-5-to-10/

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Englot Outdid themselves

To be honest, I really had my doubts about the quality of the series, especially after the last few productions had left me skeptical. This time, however, they far exceeded my expectations. The plot was captivating, and the dynamic between Tul and Ran, as well as the evolution of their relationship, was adorable to follow. Now that the series is over, I already feel a great void; I enjoyed it so much! I remember being critical when the casting was announced, but in the end, they did pretty well for a debut.

Charlotte has made huge strides in her acting, and I hope she continues to do so. As for the plot, I wish they'd focused on two killers, but that didn't stop the suspense from building. I really liked the fact that Ran and Tul had genuine histories and pasts, and stayed together despite the odds. I also loved hating Tin and Big Tech throughout the series.
The actors' performances were excellent, and I wish it had lasted a little longer.

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The plot. Everything. It is worth watching.

♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️/10

AHHHHHHHH YAWAAAAAA SUPER GANDAAAAAAA. NICE KAAYOOOO😭😭😭😭 KAHILAKON KO SA KACHADAAAA.😭😭😭 KUDOSS SO MUCH SA SERIES KAY SUPER CHADA JUD KAAYO. WORDS AIN'T ENOUGH TO DESCRIB HOW FUCKING BEAUTIFUL THIS SERIES!!! LIKE SUPERRR. FROM THE ACTORSS, THE ACTINGS AND EVERYTHING. IT MAKES ME MELT, MY HEART IS IN THE CLOUD NINE. LIKE FOR REAL... I DID NOT EXPECT THAT THIS SERIES WOULD TURN OUT TO BE GOOD HUHU AND I THOUGHT IT A ROMANCE ROMANCE KENEME SERIES BUT TURNS OUT ALSO NA NAA PAY TWIST AND THRILL. LIKE LITERAL TALAGA NA THE TWIST IS TWISTING JUICEKOLORD!!!

ENGFA WARAHA AND CHARLOTTE AUSTIN GIVE THIS SERIES A FUCKING JUSTICE!!!! THEY IMPROVE LIKE HWTA THE FUCKK!!! I WAS SO SHOCK KAY THEY'RE SO FUCKING GOOD TALAGA. THEY EXCEEDS MY EXPECTATIONS!!! I MEAN, NOT JUST THEM BUT ALSO THE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS—EVERY CHARACTERSS ESPECIALLY MY TEERAK MEENA HUHU!!!! SHE REALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION LIKE WHAT THE FUCKK. INSPECTOR TUL, DOCTOR CHERRAN OG SI INSPECTOR JIU TALAGAAA THEY CAUGHT MY DAMN ATTENTION. THEY'RE SOO FUCKING HOT LIKE BEHHH YAWAAAA LULUHURAN KO TALAGA YAN!!! PAGPAPABARIL AKOOO HOUEYYY HAHAHAHAHAH CHAROT. TO BE HONEST, I REALLY DID NOT EXPECT THAT CHARLOTTE AND ENGFA WILL GIVE JUSTICE TO THEIR CHARACTERS 'CAUSE Y'KNOW I'VE SEEN THEIR FIRST MOVIE WHICH IS "SHOW ME LOVE" AND THEY'RE GOOD ACTORS BUT THE IMPROVEMENTS🤌🤌✨✨✨ MAKAWALA SA KUSOG YAWAAAA. THIS IS THE FIRST EVER SERIES THAT I LOVE... I MEAN A THRILLER, CRIME SERIESS. THIS IS THE FIRST THAI GL SERIES THAT POTRAY3D A CRIME AND INSPECTOR POLICE KENEMEROT 'CAUSE MOSTLY THAI GL IS ABOUT LOVE AND HEARTBREAK WHICH IS SO FUCKING GOOD AS WELL BUT LITERALLY FUCKING BREAK MY HEART BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES!!! MYGADHHH!!! THIS SERIES TALAGAAAA SUPERRRR YAWAENNN TITILIAN TALAGA NANG SOBRAAA. THE PLOT????? FUCK THWTT!!! IT'S BEYONDDD BEAUTIFUL!!!! THE CHEMISTRY IN EACH LOVE THEM???? OH HELL LET ME HOLD MY BREATH TO SHOUTTTTTTT!!!!! I FUCKING LOVE THE TWO LOVETEAMSSS TALAGA!!!!
I'VE FELT SO KILIG! I'VE BEEN KICKING MY FEET, SLAMMING MY HANDS WHERE EVER I CAN FIND CONVENIENT!!! TALAGAAA BEHH YAWA OY!!! GRABE NAKONG SYAGIT PAHILOM SA KILIG JUD. LABIN NA SA KISSING SCENE NILA CHARLOTTE OG ENGFA!!! YAWA LIKE MAKAINGIN KO YAWA LAMI MAN DIAY OYYYYYYY LAMI KAAYO LIKE SUPER YUMMY KAAYO LANTAWON😭😭😭 SUPER IMPROVE KAAYO JUD ILAHANG KISSING SCENE YAWAAA LABON NAG KNOWS NAKO NA NAA SILAY FEELINGS SA USAG USA SAUNA HOUEYYY ATAY HAHAHAHAHA (PERO DI KO NA KNOWS IF MERON PA 'TILL NOW). ILAHANG LOVE SCENE YAWAAA MAKAKUROG SA KAMOT OG MAKATSUG! TSUG! TSUG! SA DUGHAN OISTEEEE. AKOANG NGISI GRABE JUD KA DAKO😭😭😭 PROMISE, SAKIT NA JUD KAAYO AKOANG LIPS SIGEG NGISI, DAKO KAAYO AKOANG NGISI MURAG MUABOT SA AKONG MATA OG DUNGAN PROMISEE. MURA NA KOG KATONG SALIDA NA FROM HAHAHAHA😭😭😭 LITERAL NA LAMION!!!! SI MEENA???? YAWA! THE WAY SHE KISS IS SUPERR RAWRRRR!!!🫦🫦🫦🫦 I CAN BEND MY KNEES FOR YOU, INSPECTOR!!! HOAYYYYY😭😭😁😁🫦


HOWEVER!!!!!! YEAH! MAY HOWEVER!! I DID NOT EXPECT THE PLOT TWISTT...AND IT BROKE MY HEARTTT. I DID NOT EXPECT THAT HE WOULD TURNS OUT TO BE THE VILLAIN:((( HE IS A GOOD BROTHER BAYA KAY INSPECTOR TUL. YOU REALLY CAN SEE HOW HE TAKES CARE OF TUL, FROM THE MOMENT THEIR PARENTS LEFT THEM🙁🙁🙁☹️☹️. SUPER KAWAWA TALAGA SI P'TIN. AT THE VERY YOUNG AGE HE TOOK CARE OF THEMSELVES WITHOUT MOTHER AND A FATHER. P'TIN DID EVERYTHING. HE BECAME THE FATHER AND A MOTHER FIGURE TO TUL. IT WAS LIKE THE WORLD WAS IN HIS BACK AND HE WAS CARRYING IT SO HEAVILY☹️☹️☹️ I FELT SO SAD FOR HIM. HE WAS TRAUMATIZED WITNESSING HIS MOTHER SOLD HERSELF JUST FOR MONEY AND THAT'S WHY HE BECAME A VILLAIN. HIS RAGE, ANGUISH, AND HIS ANGER MADE HIM LIKE THAT. IT'S SO OBVIOUS THAT EVERYTHING HAPPEN AFFECTS HIM☹️☹️. SALA JUD SA IYAHANG PAPA OY YAWA KAAYO TO PISTE JUD. KUNG DI TUNGOD SA IYAHA EDI SANA WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS MOTHER WON'T HAPPEN TO THEM. THEY WOULD LIVE A NORMAL LIFE. HE WASN'T A GOOD PERSON BUT HE WAS A GOOD BROTHER FOR INSPECTOR TUL☹️☹️ IT JUST HEARTBREAK AND IT'S GUT-WRENCHING. THE PERSON INSPECTOR TUL LOVE THE MOST WAS THE PERSON SHE ALSO HATE THE MOST. P'TIN WASN'T BORN TO BE A KILLER BUT HE WAS MADE. HE IS A KILLER AND I DON'T TOLERATE HIS BEHAVIOR BUT 😞 😞 IT JUST HURTS THAT HE BECAME LIKE WHAT HE IS BECAUSE OF TRAUMAS☹️☹️☹️. IT'S BREAKING MY HEART. I CRIED WHEN INSPECTOR TUL FOUND OUT THAT THE BROTHER SHE LOVE THE MOST IS A SERIAL KILLER. THE WAY SHE HESITATED TO SHOOT, THE WAY HER HANDS SHAKE AND HER LIPS SHAKES AFTER KNOWING THE TRUTH MADE ME WONDER THAT THE WORLD IS CRUEL TO THEM, THEIR FATHER IS A FUCKING ASSHOLE☹️☹️☹️. IT'S SUPER SAD THAT THEY HAVE THE MOST PERFECT LIFE, THEY'RE PERFECT SIBLINGS BUT IT'S JUST CRUEL. ☹️☹️💔


REALLY, I NEVER THOUGHT THAT I CRIED BECAUSE OF THEM. I THOUGHT I WOULD BE HURT BECAUSE OF INSPECTOR TUL AND DOCTOR CHERRAN BUT IT'S NOT. I DID'NT CRY KASI SUPER KILIG RA AKOANG NA FEEL SA ILAHA PERO BROKEN HEARTED SAD KO KAY INSPECTOR OG SA IYAHANG BROTHER. OERFECT LIKE SANA E. GOOD BROTHER KAAYO SI P'TIN HAYSSS☹️☹️☹️😞😞.

PERO AYOS LANG SINCE NAPALITAN IYON NG KILIG😁😁😭😭😭 HAHAHAHAHA YAWA JUD. AFTER SA KILIG OG BEMBANGAN PISTEEE MASAKITAN TA TAPOS AFTER NA PUD KAY KILIGON NAPUD HAHAHAHA YAWA GRABE JUD KA MOODSWING BA HAHAHAHAHA. KUNG GRABE NAKONG KILIG KAY INSPECTOR TUL OG DOCTOR CHERRAN UNSA NA LANG KAY CAPTAIN JUI OG KAY MAY???? DI MABANGBANG ANG KAKILIG NAKO ANING DUHA KA LOVE TEAM YAWAAA HAHAHAHAHAHA🧎🧎🧎🧎🧎🧎✨✨✨. I FUCKING LOVE THIS SERIES. NAKAKA HEHE LANG KAY SA ILLEGAL SITE KO NAGLANTAW BISAG DESERVE NILA ANG MGA RECOGNITION LIKE ARGHHHHHH NICE PA KAAYO SA NICE ANG KANI NGA SERIESS. IT'S NOT THE TYPICAL CUTE ROMANCE LIKE THE OTHER THAI GL SERIES. IT HAS TWIST, ACTIONS, CRIMES AND SOCIAL ISSUES!!! I LOVE HOW THEY POTRAYED THE CORRUPT AND LIES WHEN IT COMES TO POLITICS AND THE PEOPLE WHO SITTED ON THE HIGHER UPS. IT SHOWS HOW NARCISSISTIC THEY WERE. I REALLY LOVE THE PLOT. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE A LOT OF UNTRUSTED AND UNWORTHY OFFICIALS, THERE ARE STILL OFFICALS WHO ARE DEDICATED AND TRUE TO THEIR POSITIONS. AND ONE OF THEM IN THE SERIES ARE INSPECTOR TUL, CAPTAIN JUI AND SARGENT PHU.

SUPER REALISTIC PA KAAYO ANG MGA PATAY ANI NA SERIES LIKE MAKA-SHOCKIMG😭😭😭 MY JAW LITERALLY DROPPED WHEN I SAW DOCTOR CHERRAN KNITTED ONE OF THE DEAD BODIES! GITAHU YAWAENNNN. KITA JUD ANG TINAHIAN. TAPOS LIKE ARGHHH IT FEELS SO REALL TALAGA THAT'S WHY I DAMN LOVE THIS SERIES. IT MAKES ME FEEL GIDDY, KICK MY FEET OUT OF IT, SILENTLY SHOUT BECAUSE OF KILIG AND PAIN BECAUSE OF THE PLOT TWISTT. EVERYTHING IN THIS SERIES IS JUST SO GOOD AND IT DESERVE A RECOGNITION!!!! THE BUDGET IS BUDGETING!!!! LIKEEE ARGHHH HOW COULD THIS SERIES BE SO GOOD AND YET ENDED ALREADY????😭😭😭 I LOVE ITTTT. COULDN'T AGREE MOREE. I LOVE THE ACTORSSSSS. LULUHURAN KO TALAGA!!!!🫦🫦🫦🫦

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Easy to binge, hard to get over!

(NO SPOILERS)

Petrichor is a fresh take on girl's love (gl) from Thailand. It focuses on the mystery aspect and tackles a lot of social issues such as corruption in the police force, powertripping, and even misogyny in the workplace.

But the beautiful thing about it is how empowered the female characters come across. They power through and rise above the occasion, no matter the difficulties they face. It's so good to see strong female characters who fight for justice. Even the cinematography and attention to detail is unmatched. Never a dull moment in each episode. Also, the leads have insane chemistry! I can't see anyone else bringing life to these characters aside from Engfa and Charlotte. It's so refreshing to see a healthy WLW relationship without the homophobia from their family members.

Acting + visuals + storyline + overall message = 10/10! Kudos to the Petrichor Team!

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GREAT SHOW

Okay we definitely more GLs like this. This is the content that I didn’t realise I needed and have been so badly waiting for. The setting and storyline is so good that it keeps you totally hooked. Normally I restrain myself with new shows and only watch once they’ve finished airing or midway through but I couldn’t help myself a few minutes into this- and binged all episodes that were out instantly.

I love the acting of all the characters so far and the drama was at bare minimum which is such a positive point for a Thai GL. Only the last few episodes seemed to stretch on for no reason- unfortunately it fell to the pattern of GLs which just do something to destroy the ending episodes.

But I still appreciate the mystery storyline, and liked the show

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you kinda don't expect it

This show came to me without any expectations but the first episode got me through the very last one. I think it's pretty rare to see shows with this much effort in production. Although the plot didn't necessarily focus on the crime aspects, it didn't bring the whole show down. Instead, it was focused on the main character and you can rarely go wrong with that. I sincerely enjoyed watching this, and I'm so glad to have found this! Although I put down -.5 star for the details in the plot, and another -.5 star for the acting. I believe every show has room for improvement. Still, it was enjoyable!

Huge kudos to the team, thank you for making this!
And I'm definitely watching EngLot's other show/s.

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