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Thank you - I had not head of the book (I will address this and read it) as science fiction is one of my favourite genres.

In fiction I want to view, analyse, understand and experience the opposite that I would probably desire in reality.
It surprises me that some people want all toxic behaviours banned in fiction. It would be better if they focused on living a righteous life in reality - rather than demand morality from their fictional characters.

I think they have an issue with their ethics, and are projecting that on to the fictional characters.

A main issue that I had understanding this drama is that the subtitles were terrible, missing or did not make sense. Now that its on Viki this would have been addressed. The script is only as good as the subtitle translation to the foreign viewer. ( There was a lot missing)

Thank you for explanation - I think I missed a lot and probably did not understand or remember that part about the brother. I admit i have a terrible memory. It has been a while since i watched it - will probably rewatch,

I more or less may have guessed the power dynamics and tension between the characters enough to be able to enjoy the story. Phycological dramas, complex character dramas, people playing games dramas, always interest me more. This was not a shallow plot by any means.

But its a Thai production with limited budges so I make expectations or he acting, advertising, plot holes, execution. I only gave it a 7.5 because it had these issues. But one thing is that I found the story engaging and compelling.
I would rather watch this show than something insipid like The Next Prince which was all just show.

depends on your definition of "good"

It appears to be mass downvoting . It has a rating of 6.4 on IMDB.

lol - you create an account for the sole purpose of giving this a negative review AFTER one episode?
You have also done this on IMDB
You are very MOTIVATED and DETERMINED.
Why?

I have noticed that this series has a rating of 6.4 on IMDB

It has one written up review by a user who created an account on Aug 2025 to give it a 4 and to write up about the lack of acting, chemistry of the actors, how unoriginal it is.
Its almost funny at how obvious it is.

Here are some quotes from the review on IMDB
"MC is the weak link so far in terms of acting (face and emotions), ML I'm waiting to see if he will deliver close to what he did with the movie and I don't expect much from the main pair yet considering what I saw from the ML with Jeff."

"Overall: The hype appears to be manly from novel fans and pair fans. Plot wise, as well as acting and visual effects go, it's a pretty mainstream series with nothing different beyond being a BL version of something that is already done in thailand for years, and one that soon will get the GL version too"

Do you (or does anyone) know how much was spent on this production. Thanks

TNP fans went and created so many fake accounts to manipulate TNP ratings.
I was so annoyed when there were over 60 written reviews after the first episode aired giving it a 10.
They also downvoted Reset

This is the opposite of what happened to TNP where so many accounts were created to give it a 10

I think 7.8 is low. It is technically well produced, the script is excellent, and actors are convincing. It is also engaging and drawing me in - the story is compelling. And this is from someone who does not like horror

What do you mean Antis, Hater?
Who are the haters and what is driving them.
any particular issues or reasons?

Im also staring a lot at Lee Long Shi ( as well as some of the actors) so yes. Its appropriate.

My Stand in (one of my favourites) is also by a Chinese writer.
Chinese bls are in a diff league

I avoided watching it while airing (want all episodes available and also want to finish books for Addicted) but not being part of the live discussions is the worst, There is so much excitement.

100% agree. Cutie pie is much the same
I know Z can act when I remember his performance in WhyRU.
He should pair with diff people. NN should stick to playing characters that mirror his personality. I have heard that NN can sing at least. His theatrical type personality annoys me but he has not done anything to make me dislike him. I think its his fans that I dislike and annoy me even more.

I dont dislike NN enough to compare him to the hateful genocide supporting talentless Gal Gardot. She cant act. I dont know why they insist on casting her.

a lot of us watched it (by that i mean 2x speed and skipped most of it) so we can comment there discussion board.
It was never my cup of tea (hate princesses and royalty genre) but the fans made it fun - their reactions

I cant wait to start this - now that i have all the episodes available.

I have just watched Addicted this Sunday .and Im obsessed - and missing it already.
So after I am finished reading the two Addicted novels this is next.
The creator is so talented and can certainly cteat/write a captivating story.

a Thai drama - The Next Prince
The main actors couple (ZNN) have very obsessed fans.
The company producing it also spent a fortune to produce (about 6x the cost of an average Thai bl)
A lot of people found it boring(Im being polite).
The MDL page for TNP is a lot of fun to scroll through.

Thank you. That makes more sense.

Yes I have seen how "passionate" chinese fans can be.

so annoying.
Fans of TNP did that. They also posted about 60 written reviews after the first episode giving it a perfect 10,
The also went and downvoted Reset

They say it was never meant for us?
I have heard it but it does not make sense .
So if they cant show it in China, how was it viewed there , and how did it make money from Chinese audience?
I mean if it was streamed via illegal sites or was it shown on legal Chinese sites.