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A funny rom com
I understand why this series is so popular. It’s true that I don’t get all the inside jokes that Thai viewers might understand, but I still had a really good time watching it.That said, it’s not a series with a complex storyline don’t expect something like KinnPorsche. It’s more about enjoying the moment.
My only negative point and I know this might sound immature is the kissing scenes between Thee and Peach, which I found quite underwhelming. I wasn’t asking for intense make-out scenes, but we’re watching a love story… at least kiss properly.
After episode 7, something feels really off. Pond gives it his all, while Phuwin sorry only seems to give about 30%.
The characters also deserved more development; everything stays very surface-level.
Tawan and Aran are basically useless to the story, and we keep seeing the same trope with Perth and Santa, which is becoming ridiculous.
Despite all that, the series is very comforting and funny, and I really enjoy watching it
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Who approved that ending ?
Man, this was going so well. The acting in this series is pretty good, and the dialogues for Khun Thee's character are genuinely pretty funny. I was enjoying this series up until literally the end. The fact that Khun Thee proposes is very in character, but the fact that Peach says yes???????? So out of character for him. He doesn't even necessarily look happy in the scene. For someone as grandiose as Khun Thee, I would've expected a proposal that is a little drawn out, a little more well done. And for someone like Peach I would've liked to see at least SOME deliberation?? SOME push and pull?? Not only does he not say anything about the proposal, but somehow, he doesn't even say anything about the marriage, and they just show us a rushed marriage scene. Neither do we get to see them being involved in the planning which is also so out of character for the both of them??It would've been such a great way to showcase their differences in personalities, how they have opinions on something like marriage, and how they ultimately compromise about how to do the ceremony because they love each other. But no, they had to go and show us a ramshackle marriage because they wanted to wrap up the drama in 10 episodes. Also, why does GMMTV think we want 10-episode dramas?
And why is there no elaboration on the fact that Khun Thee literally adopts the two kids and they magically say yes to him?? Orphans aren't just pushovers...like that genuinely pissed me off. We do not get to see Khun Thee ever spending time with them, or Peach indicating that he's happy about the adoption.
Such a bummer because I thought this series would be in my top rated, but apparently not.
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pond was designed to be khun thee, he truly gave life to the character and made me enjoy him even more! also huuuuge congratulations to est and bonnie here, amazing side character portrayal. the tawanaran plot only truly happened in the series cuz gmm made them be a fixed couple pairing but i didn't like them in the novel and didn't like them in the series as well (not talking about PS here, pls); tawan is an awful person and i didn't enjoy that peach forgave him.
romemhok was too good, and i totally understand they didn't had their own development - they also don't have in the novel as well -.
really light and fun watch, truly had my time laughing a lot watching all of the eps,!!!
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I loved it so much. It was funny and well done as a mafia cliché.
I'm not a big fan of PondPuhwin's BL but this one is a gem. I don't know how to explain but the way Thee act like he's in a lakorn is so funny. This bitch cannot life in our world.
Secondary couple really cute. Obvioulsy it's WilliamEst.
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Most innocent and insane mafia boss ever
I watched this drama mainly because I really like the two lead actors, especially the male lead. He usually plays serious characters in other dramas, so seeing him in such a goofy, unserious role was refreshing and honestly very funny. His performance was the biggest highlight for me, and I laughed a lot because of him. Acting-wise, both leads did a good job, and that’s what kept me watching.That said, the drama itself didn’t feel special. Even though the male lead is supposed to be a mafia boss, it never truly felt like a mafia story. He’s probably the most innocent and insane “mafia boss” I’ve ever seen, which was funny—but it also made the whole mafia angle feel fake. Compared to other mafia dramas, like King’s Porch and another one whose name I can’t quite remember, this one lacked suspense, surprises, and intense moments. In those dramas, you’re constantly curious about what will happen next, with unexpected twists, fights, and strong tension mixed with romance. This drama didn’t give that feeling at all.
Instead, it focused mostly on love, with a very watered-down, pretend version of the mafia world. Because of that, I couldn’t fully take the story seriously. I started watching it continuously at first, thinking something bigger would happen later, but once I realized nothing much was changing, I began watching slowly and skipping days. It actually took me about a month to finish the drama.
Overall, I can’t give this drama a high rating. I’ll give it a few extra stars purely for the acting and the male lead’s entertaining performance. If you’re looking for a real mafia drama, this isn’t it. But if you enjoy light romance with a funny, unconventional male lead, it’s still watchable—just don’t expect too much depth or excitement.
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Pure Chaos, Pure Chemistry
As usual, PondPhuwin’s chemistry is off the charts, and they definitely delivered in this series. They had me laughing the entire time. Even with them being “extra,” it was not nearly as cringe as I expected. In fact, it worked really well and added to the charm.WilliamEst’s acting has improved a lot. I honestly did not know they had that side in them, and it was great to see their growth on screen.
If you are looking for something a little chaotic but still funny and light hearted, this series is definitely worth a try.
The only downside is that it is too short. I really wish it had more episodes and went deeper into some of the characters’ stories.
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More Touching Than Funny
This series started out in the traditional sense of most Thai BLs. Initially, I almost thought it was a spoof on Thai BLs because it seemed like the characters were more like parodies than representatives of real people. However, as I got into this series, I found it to be intriguing and fascinating, maybe unintentionally? While most perhaps found this series humorous with tongue-in-cheek situations, as it is billed as a ‘comedy’. However, I found it utterly sad and melancholic. It represents one of the dolefulest stories I have watched in a very long time. Admittedly, I cried more than laughed through most of this telling. Honestly, this series could have been an early contender for Top Ten for 2026 honors, but as usual it took the low road to simply making it cute rather than completing the story behind the story. ALL four of the protagonists are astonishingly sad characters whose lives have not been destined by their actions but by the antics of others. This was not a comedy but a serious study of very sad, stunted young men who miraculously found love with each couple, meriting all the happiness that a fairytale ending should give them. They deserve one. Their lives have not been necessarily easy ones. More importantly, they seemingly understand that but are willing to give back to society tenfold more than society gave them.Was this review helpful to you?
I want more!
Such a cutie series this is.. this series to me felt like that comfort food you eat after a long day of work.. it was cute, light and just so cozyI love the whole cast, such a sweet energetic, young cast.. they brought out the best
Talking about the lead, THEE is the biggest cheeseball but it felt so cute to watch him.. peach described him the best, he is a golden retriever like HE IS like that and I learned he is like that even irl
And peach was just the person u need to handle the golden retriever, a calm, mature and someone who can ground the puppy.. their chemistry was good.. as a millennial, I squealed under my blanket like a school girl so …
And I need to watch the supporting character’s main lead dramas now coz I loved them.. williamest, perthsanta, I was already into them with their edits and all. And now I’m even more invested so I’m watching ur dramas next..
Overall, it was FUN to watch..
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REALLY strong start but didn’t keep Momentum!
so I’m sad to say I am a little disappointed with how the show ended up turning out to be. I feel there were great bones to the storyline and I feel like the time wasn’t used well to flesh out these parts.something the show brought that we never see again is Peach’s trauma with his father that is something we start to see but not again.
the proposed danger that Thee is in but there is never any real threat.
I also fear the worst offense was how they utilized their side characters, perthsanta storyline could have been so perfect if they left it at episode 8 broken up but to continue into ep 9 with Aran doing a complete unprompted switch to save Tawan after the fight was odd considering there was no apology or change of actions to show Aran that tawan was better or changed so it felt thrown in there to just give them an ending and GMMTV needs to let characters break up and not be end game it’s okay I’m sure most ppl would of appreciated the realism of moving on from a toxic relationship. they could of had tawan try to make amends with peach and thee on his own once he lost everything and peach could have then forgiven him and tell thee to chill which leads to a possible make up with Aran but they just gave it to tawan without any work.
Mok and Rome feel like it could be a spin off maybe but also if that’s the end of the story we see it also was a under utilization of characters that could of brought a lot to the plot.
I think part of why the story lost momentum was that there weren’t any growth steps like yes that one director who had a issue with peach was a good step but that was resolved in one episode and after that we don’t really see any other issues of note for the couple so it goes a bit downhill considering we don’t get much mafia things actually happening.
still love Pond Phuwin but I can’t say this is a favorite from them but visually this is the best they have ever looked aging like fine wine whole cast is visuals! I think if there was a deeper care to writing a well fleshed out story for them it could have been a 10 but it’s good for laughs
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this is not a typical drama, its filled with second hand emarassment and is a complete meme material. in my opinion, its a big hit because its like that, a lot cringey and funny, not something that you generally expect when you start watching a show that too in a mafia setting, also the actors really did a great work, especially pond naravit, who brought khun thee to life. the acting was really good and done without any visible inhibition. loved it!
in conclusion, its a show that you can definately watch when you are down to feel good, its every episode is an absolute masterpiece. one thing is that you cannot be bored with it, and if you are watching it for the first time, its full of surprises, things that you cannot even think of doing of are done by them in the show, its unpredictable, you'll be screaming at the screen telling the characters not to do something and thats what they'll do. but its definately worth watching.
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Great Rom com with so many funny bits and great chemistry
If you’re looking for a great Rom com with wonderfully funny scenes and well rounded and complex characters that melt your heart then look no further.The story opens when an introverted freelance photographer (Peach played by Phuwin) inadvertently stops a model (Aran played by Santa) from being accosted and dragged off to be an unwilling bed partner by a lonely, entitled, ultra rich mafia boss/ CEO of a perfume company (Thee, played by Pond) who thinks by throwing obscene amounts of money around he can do exactly as he pleases but Peach is having none of it. They have quite a heated argument in the underground car park that Peach escapes to with Aran and Thee’s interest is immediately piqued as no one has ever stood up to him before. After this clash nothing will ever be the same again as the pair slowly but surely learn to be what the other needs whilst changing and growing together to become the best version of themselves.
Along the way we also meet Mok (played by EST) Thee’s long time friend and ever patient bodyguard who is the king of the subtle eye roll, mental head slap and understated, exasperated sigh. Tawan a well known singer and model with a troubled relationship with Aran (played by Perth who’s worked opposite Santa before) and Plub, Peach’s younger sister (played by Bonnie) as well as two well known stars from back in the day.
The final scenes show Thee and Peach as they walk through the GMMTV building (that Thee decides to buy) where they meet several well known GMMTV actors including William, Book, Force and Tu Tontawan and GMMTV’s actual CEO which is a cute ending and playful ending to a great story.
With emphasis on humour at the outset, even when things go wrong or the plot turns serious we are often treated to wonderfully silly or subtly playful scenes that leave the audience sniggering. For example Peach insists the rigid, uptight Thee wears his sister’s ridiculously vibrant slippers upon entering his home so he stands looking like a rabbit in the headlights wearing a dark, immaculate suit with pink puffballs on his feet.
The acting is incredible, the scenes where Thee and Peach initially clash are wonderful and so so funny and because these actors work together so flawlessly it brings out the A game in the rest of the cast.
The locations and buildings used are jaw dropping- I need to go to the resort where Thee somewhat successfully tries to woo Peach, even though I wouldn’t want the flag twirlers to turn up!
Would I watch this again? Absolutely!
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So much potential but the script fell short in the end
The beginning was very entertaining, hilarious and eye catching. I loved the comedy and the building chemistry between the main leads.There was so much potential, and I expected a dramatic conflict due to the premise of the whole mafia family situation.
However, it felt like they built up this whole mafia story and then it just flopped, in the end. There was no climax and it became VERY boring in the last half.
The only good parts of this story was when Thee was having his comedic moments, but when it's repeated over and over, it could get a bit boring, especially when there is no major conflict or story.
This could've been a very good story but the plot felt sloppy and lazy to me. If you like a comedic story that's light hearted with no major conflicts or plot, then this will be for you.
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