To Love and Cherish (2026)

A predictable storyline but with good acting and fun side characters

The plot for “To Love and Cherish” is really simple and predictable. So, if you are looking for something unique, this is not it. However, even if it’s a familiar storyline, this drama still has its charms, mainly due to the young couple and the fun side characters.

I’m not going to lie, I picked this drama up because I haven’t seen Film in a while and I was informed by a friend that there are BL actors not kissing boys here. LOL You know, Boss, Pond and Aston. I am also a fan of second-chance romance, so why not? It’s only 10 episodes and each episode is not as long as a typical lakorn.

Although the lovely young couple’s acting isn’t perfect, they are definitely sweet and charming. You see how cute young Ran and Yai were, and you ponder how they became such depressed adults. What did they go through that changed them so much?

Aston (young Yai) and Neeya (young Ran) are just too adorable. The flashback scenes of them are a breath of fresh air. They exude typical young innocence and sweetness. I was glad the drama was not afraid to show us some sweet kisses, shameless flirting and declaration of love. When scenes require them to be more emotional (later in the drama), that’s when it shows they need to be more seasoned to act those out. They are not bad, but compared to Film and Bua, they pale in comparison. I still love them very much.

As the adult Yai and Bua, Film and Bua definitely show us the controlled angst, the depression and the hard lives they had. The acting is great, especially with some of the subtle facial expressions. They don’t have to be loud, it’s the controlled emotions that shine. This pair is a great contrast to their younger counterparts. The chemistry is ok but not great. Even when they finally got together, I still don’t quite feel the love that should be overwhelming. They say all the right things, but to me, the chemistry isn’t strong. Unfortunately, their storyline is not as interesting as the flashbacks. The animosity that Yai has is understandable and Bua knows it and takes them all in quietly and maturely. I just wish their resolution would come sooner, and has this us-against-them mentality. Maybe that way the chemistry would have been better.

The supporting cast is wonderful. I just saw Pond in “The Edge of Horizon” and I hated his guts. I didn’t know if I could ever recover and I am so glad I saw him here again in “To Love and Cherish”. As Alex, he’s so lovely and sweet. Pond redeemed himself in my books. Pond didn’t overact here (thank goodness) and his character is just so supportive, calm and mature. On the other hand, Boss is so funny. He’s not the cool guy in his BL dramas, but this goofy and adorable famous actor, Sam. We know he’s not going to get the girl (all his fans will revolt) but it’s still fun to see him in a role where he can have some fun and go after a girl with his BL buddies. Lastly is the little sis, Dao. That girl is sassy and smart. She’s a wonderful addition to this trio of supporting characters that makes the drama so easy to watch. A big reason I am giving this drama at least an 8.0.

Well, what’s a Thai drama without a couple annoying and evil characters? We definitely have them here. Two women who are relentless and shameless. You definitely want to strangle them and make them shut up. Once I saw who plays Yai’s mother, I already knew this actress is going to create drama.

Even though “To Love and Cherish” did not bring anything new to the table, I did have an easy and good time watching it. It can be a quick binge, or a first easy introduction to a non-BL romance Thai drama. It has frustrating moments, but not a frustrating watch. I just wish I could love the chemistry between Film and Bua more, since they are the story.



Drama Completed: 9/5/2026 Review #718

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A drama TO LOVE AND CHERISH! ✨️

​Going into this series, I was pleasantly surprised by how deeply engaging and enjoyable the overall story turned out to be! 👌💫 It avoids the exhausting traps of older, overly complicated lakorns, keeping the narrative watchable and fluid! ❤️‍🔥🔥

​One of my absolute favorite parts was the flashback era with the younger versions of the leads together. Their chemistry and performances completely stole the show, feeling far more outstanding and impressive to watch than the older main counterparts! 👌💫

Even though the main male lead starts off toxic, he isn't written as an irredeemable jerk—he eventually owns up to his faults, understands her circumstances, grants forgiveness, and steps up to be a truly great partner. Plus, the redemption arc for the villain adds such a wholesome layer to the conclusion, showing how beautiful things get when characters finally let go of hateful mindsets to see others in a brand new light!

​And can we talk about Sam and Alex? 😭❤️‍🔥🔥 These two absolute green flag characters are brilliant additions to the story! 🤌✨️ Having them around the female lead, spending quality time just to support her and to make her feel safe, secure, and comfortable brought so much warmth, positive energy, and lovely vibes to the entire journey! 😍🤭🙈 These two characters are my favorite in this show, that will stay unforgettable and unmatched, elevating so much the value of story! 🙌

Stories like this are truly one of the best to watch! I can easily say this one retrieves the worthiness of lakorns, and they really should make a lot more like this since they are my absolute favorite type of dramas! 💖 It is so much strongly recommended for me because it won't lead to any frustration—it's so underrated here, but I easily give it a 9.5 for delivering such wholesome conclusion! In fact, this drama is easily one of the top 1 for September to me! 🤭🙈❤️‍🔥🔥

In general, it is a surprisingly rewarding watch that hits all the right emotional notes! 👌💫

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