Only Friends: Dream On

messy and realistic

honestly, only started watching for aouboom and only stayed for aouboom. they ATE IT UP as romeraffy. this role was literally MADE for them. cant get enough of aou with the nose ring and booms diva style throughout the series.


it's not like earthmix and jossgawin didn't do well, i just think there was something about romeraffys story that kept me (and honestly most of the other viewers) hooked.

ive seen earthmix in moonlight chicken and i loved them, as for jossgawin, im hoping to see better works as main characters (because my golden blood was a mess). but I've seen their individual works in several series' and i know these men can ACT really good!

jackdean were messy, unpredictable, sometimes (a lot of times) toxic and dare I say, jack is the biggest red flag in the series, but thats a conversation for another day. the plot was missing something sometimes but earthmix still performed incredibly.

arnoldtua were the cutest, friends to lovers tropes will never fail! tua is such a cutie, i was smiling everytime I saw him on screen. i wish there was more depth to their story considering this is ONLY FRIENDS, it could've been messier but thats just my opinion.

once again, romeraffy, i can go on about them for days. they were freaky, cute, scandalous and sometimes a little stupid, but goddamn they kept me hooked, i would wait for each episode to drop and lowkey just pay attention to their parts. their introduction was crazy enough, the car scene, the SWIMMING POOL?? and they even ended their story by recreating how they met. they will be one of my most memorable aouboom characters for sure. they kept me SITTING IN MY CHAIR and GIGGLING at their freaky scenes the whole time, reminded me of how i only watched season one for sandray.

raffy is honestly my favourite, he's just so relatable, I LOVE HIM.

i also love how we saw the first season relationships evolved, sandray MY CUTIES, everytime they were on screen, ID HOLD BACK A YELL. topmew, finally having a good and loving relationship with no boston meddling in between.
and of course, boston, our sweet, green flag boston (he's changed so much but also not at the same time hahahahha). i loved the boston and nick conversation because that is EXACTLY the closure both of them needed to move on. i mean nick already moved on, but i think that convo was very important for the end of their story, im so happy nick found someone who loves him and doesn't treat him like boston does. maybe one day boston will stop being the greenest flag in the world (sarcasm) and find and love a man without breaking his heart. or maybe not, maybe boston should just stay alone (that'd be good for everyone's sanity 😭😭😭😭😭)



if you love messy relationships, fighting, divas (raffy and dean) and just drama ABSOLUTE drama. then only friends and only friends dream on should definitely be on your list <3


(I'll miss romeraffy 💔💔)

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MIX's tearful acting is the best

he finale of Only Friends : Dream On felt softer and more forgiving than the original series.

While the first Only Friends was filled with jealousy, obsession, emotional destruction, and messy desire, Dream On focused more on what happens after people hurt each other — and whether love can survive that pain.

Jack and Dean’s relationship captured that perfectly.

Jack’s decision to say “Let’s go back to being friends” was heartbreaking, not because he stopped loving Dean, but because he loved him too much to continue hurting each other. That emotional hesitation felt painfully realistic.

At the same time, the series balanced multiple couples surprisingly well. Arnold and Thua’s quiet intimacy became one of the most comforting parts of the finale, while Rafi and Rome showed that love can slowly grow into partnership and trust.

I also loved how the drama used theater and Shakespearean themes throughout the story.
The series repeatedly returned to the idea that lovers across history have always struggled against society, family expectations, and fear — yet still continue to choose love.

And honestly… EarthMix carried this drama emotionally.
Mix’s crying scenes were devastating in the best possible way. There’s a vulnerability in his performance that makes it impossible not to sympathize with Jack’s feelings.

This season may not leave the same sharp emotional wounds as the original Only Friends, but it leaves behind something warmer: the belief that damaged people can still choose each other in the end.

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Flop Sequel

I went into this with genuine enthusiasm. Episode 1 hooked me immediately and it felt like we were back in that gloriously unhinged world that made Season 1 so addictive. Then the momentum evaporated and I found myself doing something I rarely do with shows I actually care about: skimming/fastforwarding.

I think this season is a pale shadow compared to the previous season. While i was watching s1 I was getting whiplash after whiplash. It was so chaotic and goood. Season 2 tries to recapture that lightning but ended up with scattered fragments that never quite cohere imo. The storyline meanders all over the place without purpose or payoff. I mean it’s messy but not in the hot kind of way we were promised.

The only couple that managed to hold any real interest for me was AouBoom. They had chemistry and moments that actually made me giggle. But even with them I caught myself reaching for the fast-forward button more than once. Every thing else didn't catch my attention. Character motivations feel thin and conflicts arise and resolve (or simply fizzle) without earning the angst they’re clearly aiming for. The entire thing is very scattered and well... Boring LMAO.

That said, the acting was solid. Special mention goes to Mix, who absolutely devoured his role as a gloriously sassy little hoe. Mwah xx

Anyway this season suffers from the classic sequel problem. It’s watchable and the cast tries their damnedest. But if you are like me and coming in expecting the same addictive shit that made Season 1 PEAK, prepare for a far more lukewarm experience LMAOOO.

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One of My Favorite Series!!!!!

First of all, I really want to thank the writer, producer, director, and the entire crew for choosing these couples. Seeing both Boom and Mix in the same series was honestly a dream come true! I never expected it to happen because Boom didn't have an established partner before. So, thank you to whoever decided to pair Boom and Aou together.

Now, let's start the review.

📢📢 Warning: This review contains MAJOR SPOILERS. I repeat: SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

Story / Plot:
The first thing I want to talk about is the story and plot. The story itself was great. Many fans expected lots of chaos and complicated relationships similar to Season 1, but that didn't really happen. Personally, I don't mind that at all. However, my main issue is with the plot gaps and unanswered questions, such as:

1- How and when did Jack and Dean first meet?
2- How did Tua and Arnold meet and become friends?
3- Why were we never told how or when Dean became a host?
4- How did Jack find out that Dean was a host?
5- Why didn't we get any scenes showing Dean and Jack's first breakup?
6- Why did Raffy fall for Jack, and how did they meet?
7- Why didn't we see any scenes of Jack becoming an alcoholic and going to rehab?
8- During the outing when Dean was drugged, why didn't he explain the situation to Jack?
9- How was Dean able to buy a new apartment when he was struggling financially? We saw this after both Jack and Tua kicked him out.
10 -Why does Jack hate Rome and his father?
11- Why weren't we told what happened between Raffy and his mother after he ignored her calls?
12- Did Pete ever return the money he stole? And why did he steal it in the first place?
13- Why didn't Pete expose Raffy and Rome when he saw them in the forest, especially considering he was following Rome?
14- Who told Raffy that Pete was the one who leaked the photo, or how did he figure it out?
15- Why do Dean and Raffy dislike each other so much? I don't think it's only because they both loved Jack.
16- Why did Jack and Tua get angry and break up with their partners when there wasn't any actual cheating? Dean and Arnold didn't intentionally do anything wrong. Everyone knew they were drunk and not fully aware of what was happening.
17- Was Dean and Jack's first breakup really justified? Jack said he knew about Dean's financial struggles, yet his reason for breaking up was that Dean didn't ask him for help. Is that really enough reason to end a relationship? It would've made more sense if the breakup had been because Dean was working as a host for wealthy clients.
18- Why did Dean and Jack completely lose contact after their second breakup when they agreed to stay friends?
19- What happened to Timmy and Pete after graduation?
20- Despite Dean becoming popular during his pairing with Arnold and even receiving an acting offer from a photographer, what happened to that opportunity? How did he end up working as cabin crew instead of pursuing his dream, especially considering his fanbase and theater experience?
21- What's the story behind the necklaces that Dean and Jack wear?
22- My final and most important question: Why didn't Jack apologize to Dean even once? He never listened to Dean's explanations or believed him regarding becoming a host or being drugged, and he repeatedly labeled him a cheater.

These are just some of the questions the series never answered.



I also really want to say this: Why is Dean portrayed as the bad guy when Raffy and Jack are also at fault?

Jack:
Jack never allowed Dean to explain himself during either breakup. On top of that, he gets jealous when Dean flirts with strangers, yet he's willing to sleep with someone else himself. How does that make sense? Dean tried talking to him multiple times, but Jack refused to listen. He also clearly doesn't trust Dean. Is it really possible to love someone without trusting them even 1%? If so, why are they still together and in love? It just doesn't make sense.

Raffy:
Raffy exposed Dean's work as a host and publicly humiliated him. He also secretly filmed Dean and Arnold in the forest and intended to release that video as well. Why isn't he considered one of the villains? Jealousy isn't an excuse for those actions. He has feelings for Jack while sleeping with strangers. He also keeps giving Rome hope that he might love him someday, only to run back to Jack again.



What I didn't like is that the series introduced many important topics but never properly explored them. That's a mistake on the writer's and production team's part. They should provide a complete story, not one filled with missing pieces. However, I loved the variety of relationships between the couples. Arnold and Tua had a sweet relationship that started as a friendship.
Rome and Raffy were complicated, with a relationship built on desire and mistakes. Dean and Jack were former lovers who reunited. Their relationship was toxic, but they still deeply loved each other. Out of all the couples, they were definitely the most chaotic. I never felt bored watching the other couples, even though I'm mainly an EarthMix fan. I honestly didn't expect to enjoy the other characters and their relationship development as much as I did.



Which Season Was Better?
In terms of story, I'd say Season 1 was better.
In terms of acting and NC scenes, Season 2 wins.
Overall, though, I actually prefer Season 2.

Season 1 had some boring moments, chaotic plotlines until the very end, and an unhealthy amount of toxicity in the relationships. I mainly watched it for First and Khaotung, with no disrespect to the other actors.

Season 1: 7.5/10
I don't know... the relationships were just too messy. Cheating, forgiveness, and repeating the same cycle over and over again. The relationships were extremely toxic.
I usually enjoy dark and complicated dramas like this, but for some reasons this particular series made me feel anxious while watching it 😂

Season 2: 8.5/10
The score would've been higher if the plot had fewer unanswered questions.



Acting:
Everyone worked incredibly hard on this series, and it definitely shows.

Mix:
The actor who impressed me the most was Mix. As a fan, but also as a viewer trying to remain unbiased, I can confidently say that Mix is one of the best actors in GMMTV. Despite having less acting experience than many others, he constantly manages to impress me. Honestly, he has been excellent since A Tale of Thousand Stars and Moonlight Chicken. He has incredible charisma and screen presence, along with excellent control of his facial expressions and emotional delivery. One example is the amount of criticism and hate he received because of his character in this series. That only proves how convincingly he portrayed the role and its emotions. I loved Mix's character in this series and would love to see him play similar roles again. I almost forgot to mention the NC scenes. EarthMix absolutely nailed those scenes. Both the scenes and the characters felt completely different from anything they've done before. I honestly didn't expect the NC scenes to be that intense... hehe. Their scenes were definitely my favorite.

Aou:
Aou also stood out a lot in this series. He delivered a fantastic performance and handled his role very well. He has a bright future ahead of him, and I genuinely wish him success. It looks like I'm becoming an AouBoom fan too 😂
And those NC scenes... I was genuinely shocked. Since they're still a relatively new pairing, I wasn't expecting much, but the pool scene and the bathroom scene... My God.

Joss, Gawin, and Boom:
Let's not forget Joss, Gawin, and Boom. They all worked hard and performed their roles excellently.



OST / Music:
For me, the soundtrack fit the series perfectly. Especially that song and instrumental that played during the final scene of Episode 1 — the Dean and Jack scene where they were engaging in some very intimate activities... If you know, you know 😂😂



Rewatch Value:
I finished the entire series in two days and have already rewatched it more than four times. So yes, I can confidently say I'll definitely watch it again.



Final Thoughts:
I'm genuinely sad that the series is over. I feel a real sense of emptiness now. I love this cast so much, and I genuinely enjoyed watching their interviews, events, fan meetings, livestreams, and reaction videos. I don't know why, but they all seem incredibly comfortable with each other. You can see it in their jokes, their interactions, their skinship, and even during promotions. I truly hope we get to see them all together again in another project someday.

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Dream On

I took a long time between the first season of Only Friends and Only Friends: Dream On. The first season had my head spinning, so I need a little time to recoup. The story for Dream On was super predictable in a lot of areas, but then towards the end had me biting my nails and almost mad thinking it was going to end a certain way. I adore EarthMix and will watch basically anything with them in it. This performance of was definitely the spiciest they've had up to this point . AouBoom are also quickly becoming another favorite pair of mine and this series had an entirely different dynamic between the two of them than what we have seen so far. JossGawin are a cute couple and given how comfortable Gawin seems with whoever he is partnered with, I expect nothing less that brilliance from him. All three of our main couples delivered. Fluke's character was poorly written in my opinion. I didn't buy for a moment that anyone would have just continued to let him get away with his bs. It was nice to see Neo, Pod, and Mark make their appearances along with FirstKhaotung. Our plot got a bit messy in some areas, but overall this was a good series.

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could be so much better

love earthmix a lot and this drama highlight even more just how amazing of actors they are. when i saw mix in atots, i thought he was really good for a rookie, but who would have thought that he was only getting better and better each series he was in.

all the actors were able to bring their characters alive.

with that being said, omg i can't believe a group of screenwriters sat down and agreed to this mess they called "plot." you can tell they try SO HARD to deliver a deep, complicated storyline, but they were too scare to commit to it. so many unnecessary scenes, many things you thought was important that got you sat at the edge of your seat only to realize later on that they didn't intent to explore more of it, and also plot hole everywhere i can't believe no one pointed out the obvious. i'm not gonna explain one by one, but i think we all know what's in my mind.

also, don't get me started on how they handled the whole thing about dean as an escort. dean did it because he has no money, an escort isn't a lowlife, and yet the show make dean recieve a jab about his job for a few times without anyone ever apologize to him.

again, i love earthmix a lot, but damn do i wish jackdean doesn't end up together. their chemistry is insane, their nc scene is hot, but lord what a mess of relationship and i wish they give more timeskip and a proper way for them to finally end up together again.

like, this show has potential, but the execusion is just not it.

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Enjoyable

If Only Friends: Dream On only existed to showcase how insanely talented Mix is as an actor, then honestly, it was already worth making.

That one-shot scene from the bathroom to the stage? Absolutely incredible. Easily one of the standout moments of the entire series. I also really loved Boston and Nick’s scene, which hit surprisingly hard emotionally and wrapped up their storyline from the original series well. Overall, the acting across the cast was genuinely strong, especially from Mix, Boom, and Earth.

But that’s also kind of where my praise stops.

I don’t think this is a bad series at all. In fact, it’s still entertaining and easy to binge. But there’s just something missing that keeps it from fully landing for me emotionally. Maybe my expectations were simply too high after the original Only Friends, or maybe the series never fully reached the emotional depth and intensity it felt like it was building toward.

I can’t fully explain it, but by the end, I was left feeling more impressed by individual performances and scenes than by the story as a whole.

Still, I’d definitely recommend it to people who are curious. It’s an enjoyable watch, and the cast alone makes it worth checking out.

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A Little Too Much Chemistry and A Little Too Much of Me Being Obsessed with RomeRaffy

Season One had a different kind of chaos... the unapologetically messy kind. Everyone was engaging, clashing, spiraling.. it was messy in the best possible way. This season feels more restrained, like everything is simmering just beneath the surface instead of boiling over. I won't say I didn't enjoy watching it because I absolutely was enjoying it but there was a part of me that kind of missed that full blown, unapologetic mess.

That said.... I was/ am still completely hooked.

Only Friends: Dream On is not trying to give you perfect love stories or clean resolutions. Instead, it hands you complicated people, blurred boundaries, and emotions that spiral just a little too fast... and somehow makes it impossible to look away. What makes it work so well is that every couple brings something completely different to the table. No storyline feels weaker than the other; instead, each dynamic pulls you in for entirely different reasons, making it dangerously easy to get invested in all of them. My personal favorite being RomeRaffy.

Major Spoilers Ahead!!!

Starting with Rome, my absolute favorite character, and his nose ring, if you ask me, the ultimate show stealer. The moment Rome appears on screen, he completely conquers it. I am absolutely not his strongest soldier. I have surrendered without a fight. I genuinely don't even have the words to describe him. In my eyes, he's just perfect. And when he gets hurt? I cannot sit still. Something in me just snaps. It makes me want to jump into the screen and personally deal with whoever caused it. And Raffy... oh, Raffy. Watching him feels like equal parts affection and frustration. One moment I want to defend him with my whole heart, and the next I'm yelling at my screen because sir, please open your eyes and stop hurting Rome. Also, every time Jack gave Raffy even the slightest bit of hope, I was sitting there in full frustration. Because no. Absolutely not. I am far too emotionally invested in RomeRaffy to calmly handle that kind of mess. And the worst part? Raffy himself was no saint in this situation... he was out there being a full menace. And yet, when it comes to him and Rome, I suddenly lose all objectivity and I become completely color blind. RomeRaffy are my personal Roman Empire and I am hopelessly soft for them. And those punches were so satisfying, I have watched and rewatched it so many times and I know it's not the last time I am watching that scene.

RomeRaffy's journey from "I am not your backup plan" to "I am your backup plan" had me in shambles. I absolutely love them very much.

Moving on, we have Tua. I am so soft for him. Honestly, I just want to wrap him in a blanket, cocoon him away from the world, and protect him at all costs. He deserves gentleness, reassurance, and at least five business days of uninterrupted happiness. This boy is so painfully, hopelessly down bad for Arnold... and somehow I am equally down bad for him. And Arnold ...I will simply say clueless for almost more than half the series. Respectfully, but also not respectfully- all he needed was to be clear and sincere with Tua but all he gave were mixed signals, hesitation, emotional confusion and unintentionally hurt Tua a little more than a few times. I spent every earlier episode wanting to shake Arnold by the shoulders like "Be clear for god sake." But then they'd look at each other for a second too longer and suddenly I am gone. Like damn, their chemistry. Every scene together had me seated, and emotionally invested. And as they got more and more softer and sweeter with each other, I just melted completely. Also, can we talk about Tua's anger? Because when it finally unfolded, he DEVOURED. The intensity, the outburst, the emotion behind it- terrifying in the hottest way possible. That is one person I would never willingly anger. I would apologize immediately even if the weather was bad.

Dean brings in a completely different flavor of chaos. He's bold, intrusive, unapologetically present- the kind of character who stirs things up just by existing in the same space. And yet underneath all that, there are glimpses of something more beneath that surface, moments where the sharp edges soften just enough to make you curious about what's underneath all that bravado. And then there's Jack- standing right in the middle of all that unresolved tension like a man trying to survive an emotional hurricane with a paper umbrella. He is caught in the middle of complicated histories and unresolved emotions, which makes his dynamic with Dean especially layered. Their connection feels like unfinished business, constantly balancing between past and present, between what was and what still lingers. One second they feel like two people trying to move on, and the next they're looking at each other like the universe personally trapped them. And honestly, the tension alone could probably power an entire city.

Also, just when the story starts to feel like it might find its footing, it reminds you exactly what kind of show it is. Stability is never guaranteed here. Emotions shift, dynamics change, and there's always someone or something ready to disrupt whatever balance has been built. Even the soundtrack understands the assignment. Every track feels carefully placed, heightening the emotion of a scene without overpowering it. It doesn't just accompany the story... it amplifies it. And I loved all the cameos from season one. They had me screaming. And I absolutely cannot not mention Nick's cameo because damn I was visibly shaking.

At its core, Only Friends: Dream On is about people who don't always make the right choices, emotions that don't follow neat timelines, and relationships that exist in all their complicated, messy forms. It's chaotic, a little frustrating, sometimes overwhelming but undeniably engaging.

And maybe that's the point. Because no matter how messy it gets... you're still watching. Highly recommended!!!

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Back Handed But So Deliciously Entertaining!

Deliciously back-handed and sinister is the best way to describe this series. And I loved it. It is the ultimate ‘soap-opera’ that sings to you majestically. It is three love stories each more vapid than the other. Yet compelling watching. This is a very messy and chaotic series that at times is exacerbating to watch. It slips so much into the standard soap-opera mindset of how characters are supposed to act and behavior. At times, one just wants to shake the protagonists and say what is wrong with you. You fell for this before; why are you falling for this again? But it is exactly why we watch these series. It brought a charm and wit that was sharp and crisp for a change. And surprisingly adult-like in solutions. Do not look for any real plot to the story. It just goes from one conflict to another with the superficial love storylines in between. Every one of these characters is flawed and to some degree unlikeable. There is jealousy, obsession, emotional blackmail, messy desires, dishonesty, mistrust, and a lot of pain. The emotional pain components are done well, which gives these characters heart and a relatability factor. So, in a sense, we find them compelling to watch even if they are not the most moral or ethical standard-bearers of the day. They become intriguing. Thus, the series is astonishingly entertaining and certainly keeps one’s interest throughout.

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I volunteer for the next season!!!!

EarthMix give me butterflies like nobody else! Even when their characters are super toxic, it just adds an extra pinch of excitement. Honestly, kill me now! I’ve been so deeply attached to them since 2022 that I’m convinced I’d watch them even if they were cast as dogs, I’m that loyal.

I’m obsessed with the fact that they are finally getting more explicit roles. (Don’t worry, I still miss PhuphaTian, they will always be iconic and my favorites!) To be honest, after Only Friends, I wasn’t entirely sure about starting Only Friends: Dream On but you simply cannot escape EarthMix

I’m also impatiently waiting for Raffy to calm down because I need to see AouBoom passion on my screen immediately!

To finish this is my first series with JossGawin, and I have to say, they are such a cute and sexy pairing infact Another reason I hesitated to start this was because I knew I’d get attached to them too and now I'm terrified! If the curse of LOL ends up being real again this year, I might actually die. They were the only pair I hadn't formed an emotional bond with yet, and now I'm fully invested. 😭

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