The Edge of Horizon

Forbidden Love in ROYALTY. They changed Everyone through their LOVE. The TWIST helped a lot!!!!

I absolutely needed the ending twist I swear. Else I would've already been wiping the hell out of me, not just today, for dayys...

The first episode absolutely exceeded my expectations. I was completely spellbound and had butterflies the entire time.
It captures that perfect 'friends-to-lovers' dynamic where you can feel years of deep, underlying emotional attachment—it’s not a sudden crush, but an uncontrollable pull that has been building up for a long time.
Their love didn't just appear out of nowhere; that deep emotional connection has been building for a lifetime, making the breakthrough of those feelings feel so intense and unstoppable.

They were tragically bound by the wrong era.
In a time when duty dictated dynastic marriages, trapped in an age where royal bloodlines decided marriages, and love between two men was was condemned as the ultimate sin, their hearts found each other in the shadows—a forbidden love.
Their deep connection became a beautiful, yet agonizing, secret.

In an era where such a beautiful and pure connection was deemed a disgrace.
The prince fell for his servant, casting aside all thoughts of social hierarchy, ignoring the rigid boundaries of caste and class, He had always loved him—not as a servant, but as a cherished friend —a friend he had quietly fallen in love with.

What makes their dynamic so beautiful is that Tin saw Phob as an equal, not a subordinate.
It’s incredibly heartwarming that despite their royal background, the entire family treated Phob as one of their own, By supporting his education and embracing him as one of their own, they shattered the traditional master-servant boundary.
The royals were always his biggest cheerleaders in his studies, deeply appreciating his bright mind and how lovingly he looked after the young prince.

During the rigidly conservative landscape of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Phob’s mother was the first to discover her son's forbidden love for Prince Tin. The sheer weight of this taboo relationship—which she viewed as deeply improper for two men—fueled her desperation .
While her traditional mindset is somewhat understandable for that era, it is still heartbreaking. As a mother, her priority should have been her son’s happiness and emotional health. Instead of offering comfort or trying to understand his feelings, she pressured him to walk away, causing him immense and unnecessary pain.

I really hope Prince Chat's bitterness doesn't ruin their relationship. He’s acting like a jealous kid who can’t stand his brother’s success and opportunities, like studying abroad or marrying the princess. Deep down, his struggles are a result of his own poor choices, lack of focus, and restlessness. His severe lack of manners is completely unacceptable. By looking down on Phob simply for being a servant, he has displayed a total lack of decorum. The king's open disapproval of his behavior and favorable comparisons to Phob have left him deeply unsettled.
While I understand why he might feel envious, but if I was in his place i would never let jealousy drive me to try and sabotage my brother's happiness instead I would've supported and saved him from the society .

Their souls were so deeply entwined, and the ache of their separation was written in every line of their bodies. When they finally embraced, the hug said everything words could not—it was a warm, comforting haven in an otherwise cruel world.
It breaks my heart knowing how profoundly they loved each other, yet were forced to hide their devotion in an era that would never accept them ..

Their on-screen connection was effortless and radiant. The tender embraces and passionate kisses created a beautifully soft, highly satisfying romantic chemistry...
The NCs were sooo beautiful..
I can see the way Phob was craving for Tin, he wasn't able to control himself, imagine yourself giving a sponge bath to your long term crushhh ohhh god that hardd..

The cinematography in this drama is next-level; the stunning landscapes and visuals create the ultimate setting for a historical piece.
The acting looks very realistic, I feel an emotional attachment with the characters, I could feel the pain they're bearing.
Pond Pondlawit plays as the prince's brother, and ohh god idk how can he play his role that realistically , his facial expressions and emotions conveys everything about his character's personality.

The unexpected twist where the king actually discovers his son and most prized servant sleeping together breaks the typical drama trope of near-misses.
This sudden confrontation created an intense anticipation and fear regarding how the king will punish or react to this forbidden relationship in mee ....

This drama totally hooked mee , I'm already so interested to know what happens in the further episodes, will their love win or the conservative rules will forbid their deep feelings?
I didn't expect it to be this much good...

I love the cast, even though there's age gape between the ML , but honestly they look so good together, I didn't expect the Bodyguard from The Wicked Game and one of ML from The Cursed Love will act as a pair in a historical drama, I didn't notice that they make such a great pair.
They act so well, they really are incredible actors, the intimate scenes are beautiful and soft, kiss scenes were professional...

It is completely understandable to feel furious at the father; his actions were incredibly selfish and deeply unfair. He had no right to tear apart his son’s happiness and force him abroad, especially the time when it left Phob to endure such immense struggle and heartbreak alone.
After being driven out of the palace, Phob didn't even receive emotional support from his own mother at the exact moment his heart was completely shattered. The flashbacks of their past memories are beautiful yet heartbreaking, showing how intensely they kept each other alive in their minds every single day they were apart. The absolute peak of the agony, though, is when they finally reunite—forced to pretend they are strangers while their hearts are visibly aching for a warm embrace.

Every time their eyes met, the raw longing between them was undeniable. I desperately wanted them to be together, even as the world actively tried to tear them apart. It is deeply cruel that love can be rendered forbidden by duty. This is the tragic cost of royalty: the obligation to eventually ascend the throne as king means sacrificing your own happiness. You are forced to marry for political alliance rather than affection. That is the darkest reality of royal life—you belong to the crown, and you never truly get to live for yourself.

After years of struggling Phob finally became a soldier, Phob tried his best to mend his long-broken heart. When their eyes finally met again, and finally they shared a kiss—one that appeared forced on the surface, but secretly carried the deep, long-awaited longing they both held inside.Meanwhile, the princess proved to be incredibly thoughtful and cheerful. Instead of reporting Phob and Tin's relationship to the king, she chose to understand it. Recognizing that her own arranged marriage to Tin was completely devoid of love, she gracefully stepped aside and indirectly supported Tin's true happiness

I really hated the way phob betrayed Tin, I felt so bad inside.

All this time only wished for their happiness, all those hardships they went through was a part of their fight for love, their lives would've been so much different if their love welcomed by the society and their own families..

The Grandma helped a lot about everything, she was the one helped group all the courage Tin had to love without caring too much, despite being a lady from such an old era she understood love even much better than those who were born later, they criticized the pure love Tin and Phob had for each other..

Highly recommended!!!

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Love story between The Master and The Servant and traditionalism.

It's so good
Definitely worth watching.

I was totally excited after watching the official trailer and I was completely waiting for ittt .
Their chemistry is so amazing, I loved their acting and the script was written so welll.
The story till now is so great, I'm cheering for themm to overcome every difficulty they're going to face from next episode.
Cuz love between two guys is considered as a sin in that era, we can totally see from the way their parents reacted.

I'm definitely waiting for the upcoming episodes, I want to know what will the King doo?
Guys you have watch itttt . Or you're missing a masterpiece for sure.
I was crying so much, this episode is tragically greatt, thank god he was alive, otherwise I would have been dead from inside.😭😭😭

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The White Ending

There were many aspects that made this enjoyable. A childhood romance defying the boundaries of class and money surviving to the end. It lived up to the melodramatic formula without missing a beat. The over dramatization, the unbelievable kow-towing , the histrionics and the happy ending at all cost.

Phob and Thin undying love was beautiful and excessive. Reaching past the doomed lovers phase, it stretched beyond and landed in impossible. They found the rings next to Phob's body, held vigils for his death, mourned him dearly and then he shows up in the last five minutes with a flimsy story. Villagers found him and nursed him back to health. After a gun shot and a nearby bomb blast rendered him immovable and unconscious, he returns. So during his lengthy recovery, did he not feel to send word to Tin and his mother? Why would he have to hide since his side won? The ending still would have been lovely had he returned earlier, then both of them getting invitations and them declaring never to part. Also, while they both cried beautifully, it was a tad overdone. Still Inn and Ongsa were perfect for the part. I cannot fault their acting just the direction.

Grandma's character was the most stable. Outrage when she felt slighted by Phob for her kindness and feeling betrayed. Flexible at the end of her life to see what’s important and not too proud or blinded by wealth to not adapt to the changes. I was sad to see her go but her demise was well played and in the company of the one who deserved her love. I especially liked when she asked Phob for Vasin and Chat's safety as Vasin was still her son. That was the most honest scene throughout.

Now we get to the three stooges: Vasin, Chat and Nual.

Vasin being born into wealth and power and seeing it lost in his generation was understandably outraged and threatened. Still what was not forgivable was him thinking that because of it he was better than anyone else. Other royals adapted, he led his son to their end with his closed mind. He was a terrible father from beginning to end and in every way possible. The jail scene with Chat was obscene as it was filled with lies. Had he truly loved his son, he would not have waited so long to show it. Chat did not make it easy. He was hard to love.

Chat was an elitist idiot and an overdramatic one at that. Being compared to his perfect brother was the excuse. What is the excuse for him being despicable to Phob because he was poor? Never taking accountability for his actions to the end. Vasin saw him for what he was - stupid. As I said, their apologies in the cell felt hollow. Laying his head on his father’s lap was overacted and humorous. At least to me. He was the comic relief with his cluelessness to the obvious. I usually love Pond but for his last three portrayals, I'm a bit disappointed. Again, it may be what the director wanted.

Nual. She infuriated more that Chat. How can someone live their lives with their backs bent and on their knees to the detriment of their own child. Her mindset was and stayed the same. She was born to be a servant, grateful for the little and angered that her son wanted a better life for everyone. Providing a service is one thing, thinking that being in servitude for life is a blessing, is another. Her crying at the end brought no joy. I did not fault her for thinking that her son would destroy Thin but when she knew better, she still didn't do better.

Jan and Siri showed opposites end of the system and I liked how respectful it was done.

The depiction of the 'changes' was done with enough realism to show that only money was the divide. Power held was abused by whomever wielded it.

I enjoyed the 10 ep more than the last because of how it was tied up for the surprise effect of Phob's return.

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I still hate lacorn aka soapoperas...

but saying this, this was the best I have seen so far. The overacting (dad, brother) is painful to watch, but besides them there are no characters who got on my nerves. I guess both Pond and Chai did an excellent job from a lacorn view. We already know that Pond can play anything if they let him. Chai is a veteran actor and in this case he is not a 2nd class support as in most other series. As always Grandma is the best and the most wise to boot.

Then we have the typical One31/GMMTV (One Enterprise) forced happy ending. There must be a happy ending ALWAYS. Why not let him die - that would have been the more fitting ending for the story. There are sacrificies to be made to change a country for the better. But no, he could not have been sacrified, there had to be a happy end, so all the fangirls are happy. First there is the "death", everyone is crying (including the viewers - not me, because I know it's always fake) because there is a death ceremony, then the "resurrection" and finally Phob is apologizing to Thins dad - FOR WHAT? WTF is wrong with the writers? There is no reason to apologize to the dad at all! And yes, they life happily ever after... or so.

Production quality was top notch and especially the OST was superb. Too bad GagaOOLala fails to translate songtexts and have missed some subs especially in the final episode. Let's just say, this series is quite good for what it is. It's not perfect, in the middle it's a bit draggy, but the start and the end till episode 10 are not bad. The finale is questionable but we can live with it. It's far from a masterpiece, but even as a lacorn it's so much better compared to most thai shows airing now. If you don't mind soapoperas it might be for you.

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Servant and Prince: A Forbidden Romance Story

The first episode was SOLID!!! The chemistry, the tension, the push and pull, the teasing, the “i love you” left unsaid and the suspense at the end!!!!!

There’s not much to say about this than it is a very very good story.

I’m keeping this review spoiler free, but if you like a good Lakorn BL show, then you will love this one. The beginning is intriguing and i hope it keeps the momentum.

Watch it, watch it, WATCH IT

EDIT 1: I AM SUPER OBSESSED WITH THIS STORY SO FAR!

FINAL EDIT: (sighs) what an emotional rollercoaster this was. It is, in fact, one of the best Thai BLs we’ve had this year. Phenomenal is how I can describe it best. Simply phenomenal.

Watch it! Watch it and you will want to watch it again!

I know for sure I’ll rewatch this again and again and again

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When a Servant Dares to Love a Prince...A Forbidden Romance Destined to Break Hearts Has Arrived

My most anticipated Thai historical BL of 2026 has finally arrived, and it has completely exceeded my expectations.

There is something irresistible about forbidden love, but placing it in a royal historical setting filled with duty, sacrifice, hierarchy, and impossible choices makes it even more powerful. The Edge of Horizon understands exactly what makes this genre so addictive and delivers it beautifully.

The story centres on two childhood friends, Prince Tin and Phob, a servant’s son, whose bond is tested when fate brings them together again after years apart. Caught between love and duty in a palace that would never accept them, they must face political intrigue, social barriers, and impossible choices.

This is my second time watching Ongsa after The Cursed Love and Inn after The Wicked Game, and I absolutely love seeing them in a fresh pairing. Sometimes unexpected pairings create the strongest chemistry, and that is exactly what happened here.

Ongsa is absolutely breathtaking as Prince Tin. He is only 21, and when he filmed The Edge of Horizon, he was just 20. He is so young yet incredibly talented. Honestly, he is one of the best young actors I have seen, and I really hope we get to see much more of him in the future. He brings so much elegance, vulnerability, and emotional depth to Prince Tin.

Inn is equally impressive as Phob, bringing strength, loyalty, and quiet devotion to the character. And when he wears that soldier uniform, he looks incredibly masculine and attractive.

Together, their chemistry feels natural, heartfelt, and impossible not to root for.

I was also excited to see Pond as Prince Chat. After seeing him play so many protagonists, watching him step into a villainous role feels refreshing.

The production is stunning. I was especially impressed by the attention to detail in recreating the early 1900s. From the old cars, traditional villages, and historical costumes to the incredible outfits, soldiers filling the streets, and the palace scenes, everything felt so carefully crafted and authentic. Nothing felt out of place. The attention to detail was outstanding, and combined with the beautiful cinematography, it created a truly immersive world that made the era feel alive.

What impressed me most is how quickly the series pulled me in emotionally. Within just two episodes, I was already completely invested in Tin and Phob and the impossible situation surrounding them. The tension between love and duty makes their slow burn even more addictive.

I completely broke down when Tin fell to his knees before his father, begging for just one chance to see the man he loves. He had spent his entire life being the son everyone expected him to be, doing everything asked of him. The only thing he wanted for himself was to be with the person he loved. That scene absolutely shattered me.

Then came the scene with his grandmother, and the tears started all over again. Tin was convinced she would be disappointed and ashamed of him. Instead, she embraced him with nothing but love and support. It was such a beautiful moment and the exact opposite of what he feared.

Both scenes reminded me of Love in The Moonlight. One31 really knows how to break our hearts and then give us just enough hope to keep going.

And when Tin and Phob finally let all those years of longing out through that kiss after 11 years apart, my heart could not handle it. Every second carried the weight of everything they had lost and everything they had kept hidden. Beautiful, heartbreaking, and incredibly emotional.

It is also so hard to find a series that delivers both a great love story and genuinely beautiful romance scenes, but this one does. The kisses are gorgeous, and their intimate moments feel soft, tender, and full of genuine affection. After years of unspoken feelings, seeing them finally find their way to each other makes those moments even more meaningful.

I also loved how the series gives us a glimpse into Thailand’s history, taking us back to the early 1930s and showing ordinary people coming together to fight for freedom. Seeing their joy and hope made those historical moments feel incredibly alive.
My only small critique is the sound mixing. Some of the yelling and emotional outbursts can be extremely loud, which can feel a little jarring while watching on TV. I wish the volume were balanced a little better.

The Edge of Horizon is currently rated 8.6 on MDL, making it the 10th highest rated BL series out of more than 700 titles, and honestly, it deserves it.

If you love historical dramas, childhood sweethearts, forbidden love, political intrigue, protective male leads, emotional storytelling and stunning cinematography, this absolutely deserves a spot at the top of your watchlist.

For me, The Edge of Horizon is already shaping up to be the defining forbidden romance Thai BL of 2026.

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Same old One31

Started out strong, fell flat mid part, and a forced happy ending that's kinda disappointing. Every One31 BL has the same formula, they should start brainstorming for betterment of their story telling. I have the same issue with Love in the Moonlight and Flower Boy, I feel like they are very afraid of sad endings that they will force a happy ending even if it will ruin the flow of the possible masterpiece. I believe a sad ending is not bad, it actually leave a dent in the heart and soul that can make a series or movies a classic and unforgettable. I hope someday they can be brave enough to give us masterpiece that can make our heart break and our soul cry same as how even after years The Love of Siam still is unforgettable for me, that last part of Mew crying really leave a mark in my brain, heart and soul. I really want this series to be like that, but sadly it's not.

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They changed the world around them, but never managed to change where their hearts belonged.

I genuinely don't know how to start this without sounding emotionally unstable, because what the hell was that?

I went into The Edge of Horizon expecting a beautiful historical BL with forbidden romance, yearning, pretty costumes and probably some emotional pain because historical romances apparently cannot let people be happy for more than five minutes.

What I did NOT expect was for this drama to become the first drama in my life to actually make me cry.

And I mean genuinely cry.

Not watery eyes. Not the “damn, that's sad” reaction. ACTUAL TEARS
Episode 11 completely destroyed me, but I'll get to that emotional crime later.

For me, what made *The Edge of Horizon* special was not simply its story. It was the way it made me feel the relationship between Tin and Phob. Their love never felt rushed or suddenly forced upon the audience. It felt like history. Like something that existed long before we entered their lives.

And that made everything hurt so much more.

STORY- 10/10

I loved how this drama understood that love doesn't always need to be loud.

Sometimes the most powerful romance is simply two people looking at each other like they've spent years trying to forget something their hearts refuse to let go of.

The story had familiar elements- class differences, forbidden love, family pressure and political conflict- but the emotional execution worked incredibly well for me. The historical and political backdrop also felt connected to the characters instead of existing only as decoration. A country was changing, old systems were being challenged, and at the same time these characters were questioning the roles they had been assigned from birth.

That parallel was one of my favourite parts.

Tin and Phob's relationship wasn't only forbidden because of who they loved, but also because of hierarchy, duty and the worlds they came from. Between them, titles didn't matter. But outside their private moments, the entire world constantly reminded them that they were supposed to be different.

The story isn't perfect. There are familiar tropes and a few pacing moments that could have been tighter. But emotionally? It got me.

And honestly, sometimes that's what matters most.

THE ROMANCE & YEARING- 10/10

The yearning in this drama deserves its own rating because HOW were these two capable of causing emotional damage just by looking at each other?

The chemistry between Ongsa and Inn was one of the strongest parts of the drama for me. Their relationship didn't depend only on physical intimacy. Sometimes the most romantic scenes were the quiet ones- standing close, almost touching, looking away because looking for too long would reveal too much.

A glance carried memories.

Silence carried years.

Distance carried everything they had lost.

And I absolutely loved that.

The drama made ordinary moments feel incredibly meaningful. Watching them simply exist together, laugh or enjoy a moment of peace felt almost more romantic than grand declarations. Those scenes gave us a glimpse of the life they could have had if the world had simply left them alone.

Which, of course, made me anxious because this drama apparently considers happiness a temporary subscription.

Their love felt lived in. It felt like they knew each other beyond romance. They remembered versions of each other that existed before duty, politics and responsibility changed everything.

And I think that's why their connection felt so powerful.

They weren't just lovers.

They were witnesses to each other's lives.

ACTING/CAST- 10/10

Inn and Ongsa absolutely carried the emotional weight of this relationship.

Their chemistry felt natural enough that I never felt like I was watching two actors trying to convince me that their characters were in love. I believed them.

And THE EYES of TIN

My God.

Somebody explain why these two could have entire conversations without saying anything.

This story depends heavily on emotional restraint because the characters can't always say what they feel or act on what they want. The actors had to communicate everything underneath the surface and they did that beautifully.

Tin's vulnerability especially stood out to me. Despite being surrounded by privilege, he often felt emotionally trapped inside a life he didn't fully choose. Phob, meanwhile, carried a different kind of conflict- freedom, loyalty and responsibility constantly pulling him in different directions.

The supporting cast also added so much to the story. Even the characters I wanted to personally fight had performances that made their emotions believable. Family conflict didn't always come from simple hatred; sometimes it came from fear, pride, jealousy and tradition.

That complexity made the pain hit harder.

MUSIC- 10/10

The soundtrack deserves an apology from me because I now associate certain emotional songs with suffering.

The music fit the atmosphere perfectly. It knew exactly when to stay quiet and exactly when to enter and emotionally stab me.

By the later episodes, I had developed genuine anxiety whenever certain music started playing because I knew something emotionally suspicious was probably about to happen.

So yes.

Beautiful soundtrack.

Also partly responsible for my tears.

CINEMATOGRAPHY & PRODUCTION- 10/10

This drama is genuinely gorgeous.

The costumes, palace interiors, landscapes and historical atmosphere all helped create a world that felt immersive. The setting wasn't simply pretty background decoration- it supported the emotional story.

I especially loved the contrast between freedom and confinement. Beautiful spaces could still feel suffocating. Private rooms became the only places where characters could truly be themselves. Open landscapes represented possibilities that always seemed just beyond reach.

The production was visually stunning without making the visuals feel more important than the characters.

EPISODE 11- 10/10 BUT ALSO FUCK YOU

I have watched sad dramas before.

I've watched tragedies. I've watched characters suffer. I've watched scenes specifically designed to emotionally destroy viewers.

And somehow, I had never cried.

Until Episode 11.

This episode absolutely broke me.

I think what made it hurt so much was that the drama had already spent eleven episodes making us understand how painful separation was for these characters. They had already lost years. They had already sacrificed so much. Their entire relationship was built around the fear of losing each other.

So when the possibility of permanent separation appeared?

I was DONE.

The waiting. The uncertainty. The grief. The possibility that after everything, one of them could become nothing more than a memory?

I genuinely cried.

For the first time because of a drama.

And I think that's because the drama earned those tears. It didn't simply throw tragedy at me and expect me to care. It spent the entire series building my attachment to these characters first.

So by Episode 11, I wasn't just watching something sad.

I was watching something happen to characters I had become deeply attached to.

And apparently that was enough to finally break me.

Congratulations, Inn and Ongsa

You won.

You are officially the first drama and cp to make me cry.

Happy now???

THE ENDING

I understand why some viewers might have mixed feelings about the ending. After such a heavy story and the way the drama continuously built a sense of tragedy, I understand why the final resolution could feel softer or more convenient than expected.

But personally?

I DID NOT CARE.

BRING HIM BACK.

After everything these two went through, after the years they lost and after Episode 11 nearly murdered me emotionally, I needed that reunion.

I needed them to have something.

Not perfection.

Not a magically easy life.

Just time.

Ordinary moments.

A chance to exist without constantly preparing for another separation.

And after everything?

Seeing them find their way back to each other felt like finally breathing again.

REWATCH VALUE- 9/10

Would I rewatch this?

Absolutely.

This drama has so many beautiful moments that I genuinely want to experience again- the cinematography, music, chemistry, quiet scenes and historical atmosphere.

But knowing what is coming will probably make a rewatch even more painful.

So I'm deducting one point purely for emotional safety reasons.

I need time to recover before voluntarily walking into Episode 11 again.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The Edge of Horizon isn't perfect.

There are familiar tropes, some pacing issues and an ending that probably won't work for everyone.

But none of that changed how deeply this drama affected me.

Because at the end of the day, I cared.

I cared about these characters. I cared about their relationship. I wanted them to be happy. And when a drama can make you sit there in emotional devastation because fictional characters are suffering?

It did something right.

For me, this drama had everything I personally love- slow burning emotions, forbidden love, historical settings, emotional restraint, beautiful cinematography and two people who love each other so deeply that even years apart cannot completely erase what they have.

Tin and Phob weren't simply lovers.

They were childhood.

They were memories.

They were home.

And maybe that's why, no matter how much history changed around them, they kept finding their way back.

I have watched dramas with technically better pacing or more complicated stories. But not every drama stays with you.

Not every drama makes you sit in silence after finishing it.

Not every drama makes you cry for the first time in your life.

This one did.

And honestly?

That tells me everything I need to know about how much it affected me.

10/10!!!!!!!

Would absolutely recommend.

Would absolutely rewatch.

Would absolutely cry again.

Would absolutely need emotional support afterwards.

This drama did not just cross the horizon.

It crossed directly into my fucking heart and decided not to leave.

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overacting that is painful to watch

Honestly, I was really excited about this series because the premise sounded so interesting, but that excitement slowly disappeared as the acting became more distracting with every scene. Pond Ponlawit is an incredibly talented actor (just watch 180 Degrees Longitude Passes Through Us. He is truly amazing), which made this even more disappointing. He never really managed to sell the "stubborn, dumb" personality here. The voice, facial expressions, and body language all felt far too exaggerated, making the character and the humor it's trying to create come across as forced. The same goes for most of the parents in the drama... they're so overacted that some scenes are genuinely painful to watch.

The soundtrack is incredibly beautiful though.
Although, I quickly got annoyed by it basically being the ONLY music used in the series and appearing every few minutes.

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remember: seeking equality is oppression to the powers that be.

real quick shout out to pond and eed. pond was the breakout in this and i laughed every time he was visible. his acting was a ten out of ten. he sold his role completely. eed, aka the grandma, was the MVP of this entire series. her wisdom made me cry multiple times. she was a beautiful person. if people like her existed in 1930, they were visionaries.

this BL is difficult for me to get through. i have experienced an array of emotions watching it because of the messages within it. realistically, with the way i binge, i should have finished this yesterday. however, vasin and the dynamics around the leads because of the change of power have made it hard to continuously watch. this review is more of a critique of the character's themselves and the content; not the actors, production, or otherwise.

i can see the reflections of the world, like most may be able to, in this piece of work. this made me think that world needs a collective revolution against the elite of the world. i live in a "developed" country that is suffering immensely because of those at the helm. i wish i alone could invoke change and rid of class but it will never be that simple. anyway, i love that this drama has a real thought-provoking plotline. i hope it opens up the eyes of the mentally enslaved. i hope it inspires others like it did me.

i know it is not fault of the brainwashed and uneducated characters in this. the royals are fully responsible for roles that were. the royals were responsible for the lack of education amongst the collective population. the royals were responsible for the wealth disparity. however, characters like nual and ueam really set me off. nual, in particular, had scenes that were immensely difficult for me to get through. the indoctrination in her ran so deep, she prioritized the well-being and considerations of the royals well over her own offspring. she was fortunate in that she had a free-thinker staring her dead in the face on a consistent basis yet she still could not break free from the enslaved mindset. it was so infuriating watch her speak to phob like he was an object but be tender to the royals who did not even grant her a formal education. she blamed phob for the revolt as if it would not have happened with or without his intervention. she berated him for wishing better for himself, HER, and the rest of the country and not settling for scraps. she physically abused him for standing on the side of the working class. i felt so much internal pain watching her scenes.

the main royals, including the MVP, all felt wronged by the revolutionaries but by phob, in particular. they and nual constantly referenced all the "good" they did for him which was not even the bare scrapping minimum. good deeds are not conditional or contingent on sightless allegiance. that is one indicator that their picturesque treatment of their servants, in the beginning, was just a false face. it was upsetting seeing phob act as though tinn was a victim of anything other than betrayal through deception. what phob did to tinn to obtain information was a serious personal offense. however, tinn was not a victim of suddenly becoming a commoner / having his life upended. the royals were lucky the lot of them were not imprisoned indefinitely considered the claims made. tinn lived in a bubble he opened and walked in and out of regularly. there were starving people literally eating on the ground in a lot behind a government building and he was privy to that information. tinn had way more power than he used when it came to both the countrymen and his relationship with phob.

vasin pissed me off badly. i hated his character so much that i had to pause every time he spoke; similarly to my experience with nual. his character was perpetually spewing anger and verbal abuse [with the occasional physical abuse] that it triggered me. their faces even triggered me as a viewer. he is a perfect example of an elitist who sees an equitable distribution of wealth and power to all as oppression. he deserved to be imprisoned immediately, in my opinion. he was described, by tinn, as a man who was devoted to his family. where was the evidence of that? he hated chat since he could not be or do what he wanted. he garnered and maintained full control of tinn for years, making him the golden child. his sons were nothing but objects to assert his will. when they wanted to exist as individuals, the abuse came. he was a homophobic, short-sighted, imbecile who became deranged in his hatred toward phob. he, like nual, are terrible parents undeserving of the children they had.

the chemistry between inn and ongsa was a ten out of ten. their intimacy in this was stellar apart from the sex [?] scenes. i imagine they were done the way they were to protect ongsa. i think ongsa needs to work on his crying. otherwise, everyone's acting was good. pond's acting, however, was exemplary.

i noticed some goofs but the plotline was enough to override those mistakes. the singer on the main soundtrack is the first thai artist to wow me in terms of vocals. edited to add: i have now completed this and yeah no. whoever decided the direction and execution of the siege needs to be slapped. it was so poorly done, i LAUGHED at the bombings and shootings. it felt randomly thrown together. civilians were just being shot at and bombed out of nowhere. one side or the other would just be shooting into the blank distance. was that supposed to be convincing? i noticed a very notable editing glitch that was multiple seconds long. all the other period related errors were easy to ignore but then the execution of the insurrection made me backtrack. basically, the last episode tarnished the rest of BL but i will not lower the rating too much.

in conclusion, edge of horizon was a riveting watch. i cried so much at the end regarding phob's fate. i was resigned to accept it as it was. i think that ending would have been better but the ending we got was ideal for the hearts of the viewers.

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