lol why would they age Kongdaek so much. He looked older than Phak
TBF, Kongdech had been working his ass off as a seminary student abroad to help all those poor/mischiefed children before he is ordained in the final episode. According to the novel, that's why he looked very aged compared to Tanrak, Barth or even Phak. It's also the reason why he got ordained quite late too.
You can't imagine how much I cried on this final episode. This is an absolute magic. I'll miss them so much after all those joyful and tear they gave me for a month and a half. This is another piece of work that will be lingering in my mind and live rent free right there in my heart.
By the way, the mom-son moment almost killed me. This is the pure power of actings.
Oh my Goshhhh!!! If this is not the cutest thing ever!!! All the feelings I have with MSP is right here again in this series. Koh 1 and August are so freaking adorable. No, all of them are so freaking adorable. I think I have exceeded my smiling limit for today because of this series.
This is my happy pill. I will be missing them so much when they are all gone in these upcoming few weeks.
just started watching and I'm sure it will be good but...it starts with him being ordained so...surely they're…
We don't know yet if he is the one being ordained. Even up until Episode 5, you still don't know if it's him. Don't worry, this mystery will stay until the very end of the series.
It was really hard to breathe normally during this episode. It's just too much for the 2 boys who just want to find their happiness again. It's just way too much. I still can't control my tear just thinking back how painful they are.
The scene where Barth tried to call back home just to hear his mom voice, my heart is shattered into pieces. The scene where Tanrak confessed his "sin" to father, I'm broken.
This whole episode hit me right in the feels. I was around their age back then, and watching Koh 1 and Koh 2 throughout the episode, especially the ending, reminded me so much of my own childhood. It felt incredibly real and familiar. I actually teared up a little because it brought back so many memories from those days.
I'm Thai and all I can say is we 'Thai' don't really know the differences between Mandarins and Oranges. We call…
Not really. In Thailand, a mandarin is generally considered just another type of orange. We call it som mandarin, but in everyday conversation most people would simply call it som (orange).
P.S. I even asked a friend whether she could tell the difference between a mandarin and an orange, and she just said, “Nope” loll.
Something feels off about the criticism toward Episode 4.
Sure, Episode 4 might be the first episode that people aren't universally praising as one of the best episodes of the series, but that doesn't make it mediocre or bad by any means. After the emotional peak of Episode 3 and that absolutely cinematic confession scene, did people really expect the series to keep escalating at the same pace without slowing down even a little?
It makes perfect sense for the story to take a step back, let us process our emotions, and spend some time building the backgrounds of its characters. In Barth's case, the episode gives us a much clearer understanding of why he no longer believes in God. That storyline is heartbreaking, emotionally convincing, and honestly far more compelling than simply reducing it to "because he's gay."
Just look at how difficult it is for him to even consider believing in God again. His father, a devout Christian, hit him with the Bible—a sacred book that was supposed to represent love and faith—simply because Barth wasn't the son he expected him to be. Then there's his mother, who struggled every single day because she was afraid that standing up for herself would somehow anger God. Those details matter. Without them, Barth's line, "I'm not God's favorite son," would risk feeling like a dramatic slogan rather than a deeply earned emotional truth.
Even the use of the song "Before (ก่อน)" in this episode carries tremendous meaning. It serves as a way to express Tanrak's longing for his parents. When he adds "You'd left..." before each lyric, the scene becomes devastatingly emotional. It hit me hard the first time, and it still hurts on a rewatch.
For those who may not know, "Before (ก่อน)" was written after the songwriter experienced the loss of someone who meant a great deal to him. The original concept reportedly included "You'd left..." before each line of the lyrics, but it was later removed because it felt overwhelmingly heartbreaking. That context makes its use here even more fitting, reflecting exactly how Tanrak feels toward his late parents.
This episode also serves as an important bridge in Tanrak's character arc. We see him beginning to question both himself and his faith. He even says, "I wonder if my parents were still here, would I still be living this life?" He removes his prayer beads as well—a symbolic moment that suggests he is starting to let go of the attachment he has carried since his parents' passing. Considering that the beads were originally offered to the sacred statue by his mother (as mentioned in Episode 2), the scene carries even greater emotional weight.
Personally, I think Episode 4 is incredibly important because it lays the foundation for everything that follows. The storytelling is simply presented in a quieter and lighter form, giving viewers a chance to breathe after the emotional intensity of Episodes 2 and 3. I don't see it as a pacing problem at all. If anything, I see it as a necessary and carefully constructed setup for the final two episodes
This lines up beautifully with the character arcs;
Tanrak (Fourth)
At first he seems like the one most attached to the idea of heaven, salvation, destiny, or “the right path.”
But after loving Bart, that certainty weakens. The wording becomes conditional — “if heaven exists…” — because emotionally, heaven loses meaning if Bart isn’t there.
It’s less theological doubt and more:
“What’s the value of paradise if I have to lose you?”
Bart (Gemini)
Meanwhile Bart starts from the opposite direction — someone more skeptical, detached, or unconvinced. Yet after meeting Tanrak, he arrives at:
“Heaven exists.”
Not necessarily because of religion, but because he experienced something transcendent through love and connection.
But then comes the tragic twist: Even after believing in heaven, he still rejects it if Tanrak cannot be with him there.
So both characters end up converging emotionally from opposite directions:
* Tanrak: belief → doubt * Bart: doubt → belief
…and both ultimately choose each other over the abstract idea of heaven.
That’s genuinely strong songwriting, especially because the distinction is tiny enough that many listeners would miss it on first listens. The lyricists trusted the audience to notice the nuance instead of spelling it out directly.
According to the director, it’s a real orange tree. The host of the show also teased him about how fake the…
The series was filmed in Chonburi, one of the provinces in central Thailand. This province has long been known as the homeland of tangerine oranges. However, the tangerine oranges there do not look at all like the oranges we saw in the series, so I think the tree shown in the series may have been newly planted just for the filming scenery.
do you think the orange tree is real, or just a prop?
According to the director, it’s a real orange tree. The host of the show also teased him about how fake the orange tree looked, but he confirmed that it was real.
The thing I scared most is how beautiful the lyric is.. I mean, I can strongly feel tragic! I'm packing up the tissue!!! Here is the translation from all those parts from the trailer we get to hear. I tried to preserve the beautifulness of the lyrics but I don't really think I can lolll.
Choir:
“I’ve long heard of a place somewhere far away, A land as beautiful as a dream. A place where life lasts forever, And I once wished to go there someday.
But ever since I met you… I’ve come to see a whole new world. As long as you are here, As long as we are here together… I don’t want to be anywhere else.
Fourth Verse:
Every second I spend with you Feels like I’ve found the paradise I’ve always dreamed of. My world has become so beautiful That I wish time could stop right here… forever.
If heaven truly exists, No matter how beautiful it may be… I’m no longer sure I still want it. All I need is you by my side.
If you are not in heaven, Then perhaps… I wouldn’t want to go there at all.”
Did anyone else get a kind of "Bad Buddy Lite" vibe from the first episode? It's cute so far but at this…
I read the novel already and it's one of my most favorites of all time. All I can say is it's not really a bad buddy vibes but I can't really say much in order to prevent me from spoiling anything.
Regarding Ko1 (Progress) acting, it's neither Progress nor the Director's fault on this. Ko 1 character in the novel is exactly as what Progress is portraying in EP1. He is quite annoying at first but, later on, he will absolutely grow on you. In the novel, I ended up loving and adoring Ko1 character so much I kept coming to read again from time to time.
I smiled like crazy for the whole episode last night. They are so good at what they are doing. This might actually be the first series from the director that I could really enjoy! Also, speaking from a book fan, they did 100% justice on the novel for this 1st episode.
Does anyone know what song plays at the end of the trailer?
It's the original song, not any covers. This really convinced me that When Oranges Fall is definitely coming in 2026.
Here’s a glimpse of the song from the pilot. I think Almond and Progress sang it themselves. The beginning fits Ko Two perfectly, and when the hook comes in with both Almond and Progress singing together, it feels undeniably made for Ko One and Ko Two.
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The word “love” that I dare not say I keep it inside because I’m afraid of getting hurt. But now that we are far from where we began, the more I think about it — maybe if I say it, things would be better.
I will tell you I love you… I will tell you I love you so you’ll know. No more watching from afar, no more just sitting quietly. I want to tell you I love you so you’ll know — to honor the time I’ve waited for you.
By the way, the mom-son moment almost killed me. This is the pure power of actings.
This is my happy pill. I will be missing them so much when they are all gone in these upcoming few weeks.
The scene where Barth tried to call back home just to hear his mom voice, my heart is shattered into pieces. The scene where Tanrak confessed his "sin" to father, I'm broken.
P.S. I even asked a friend whether she could tell the difference between a mandarin and an orange, and she just said, “Nope” loll.
Sure, Episode 4 might be the first episode that people aren't universally praising as one of the best episodes of the series, but that doesn't make it mediocre or bad by any means. After the emotional peak of Episode 3 and that absolutely cinematic confession scene, did people really expect the series to keep escalating at the same pace without slowing down even a little?
It makes perfect sense for the story to take a step back, let us process our emotions, and spend some time building the backgrounds of its characters. In Barth's case, the episode gives us a much clearer understanding of why he no longer believes in God. That storyline is heartbreaking, emotionally convincing, and honestly far more compelling than simply reducing it to "because he's gay."
Just look at how difficult it is for him to even consider believing in God again. His father, a devout Christian, hit him with the Bible—a sacred book that was supposed to represent love and faith—simply because Barth wasn't the son he expected him to be. Then there's his mother, who struggled every single day because she was afraid that standing up for herself would somehow anger God. Those details matter. Without them, Barth's line, "I'm not God's favorite son," would risk feeling like a dramatic slogan rather than a deeply earned emotional truth.
Even the use of the song "Before (ก่อน)" in this episode carries tremendous meaning. It serves as a way to express Tanrak's longing for his parents. When he adds "You'd left..." before each lyric, the scene becomes devastatingly emotional. It hit me hard the first time, and it still hurts on a rewatch.
For those who may not know, "Before (ก่อน)" was written after the songwriter experienced the loss of someone who meant a great deal to him. The original concept reportedly included "You'd left..." before each line of the lyrics, but it was later removed because it felt overwhelmingly heartbreaking. That context makes its use here even more fitting, reflecting exactly how Tanrak feels toward his late parents.
This episode also serves as an important bridge in Tanrak's character arc. We see him beginning to question both himself and his faith. He even says, "I wonder if my parents were still here, would I still be living this life?" He removes his prayer beads as well—a symbolic moment that suggests he is starting to let go of the attachment he has carried since his parents' passing. Considering that the beads were originally offered to the sacred statue by his mother (as mentioned in Episode 2), the scene carries even greater emotional weight.
Personally, I think Episode 4 is incredibly important because it lays the foundation for everything that follows. The storytelling is simply presented in a quieter and lighter form, giving viewers a chance to breathe after the emotional intensity of Episodes 2 and 3. I don't see it as a pacing problem at all. If anything, I see it as a necessary and carefully constructed setup for the final two episodes
Fourth (Tanrak): Sawan "Thar" Mee Jing, which is literally "If heaven does exist"
Gemini (Bart): Sawan "Nun" Mee Jing, which is "Heaven truly exists"
The contrast between “ถ้า” (thar / if) and “นั้น” (nun / that) is subtle in Thai, but emotionally huge.
* “สวรรค์ถ้ามีจริง” = “If heaven really exists…”
→ hypothetical, uncertain, almost questioning.
* “สวรรค์นั้นมีจริง” = “Heaven truly exists”
→ affirmative, accepting that it’s real.
This lines up beautifully with the character arcs;
Tanrak (Fourth)
At first he seems like the one most attached to the idea of heaven, salvation, destiny, or “the right path.”
But after loving Bart, that certainty weakens. The wording becomes conditional — “if heaven exists…” — because emotionally, heaven loses meaning if Bart isn’t there.
It’s less theological doubt and more:
“What’s the value of paradise if I have to lose you?”
Bart (Gemini)
Meanwhile Bart starts from the opposite direction — someone more skeptical, detached, or unconvinced.
Yet after meeting Tanrak, he arrives at:
“Heaven exists.”
Not necessarily because of religion, but because he experienced something transcendent through love and connection.
But then comes the tragic twist:
Even after believing in heaven, he still rejects it if Tanrak cannot be with him there.
So both characters end up converging emotionally from opposite directions:
* Tanrak: belief → doubt
* Bart: doubt → belief
…and both ultimately choose each other over the abstract idea of heaven.
That’s genuinely strong songwriting, especially because the distinction is tiny enough that many listeners would miss it on first listens. The lyricists trusted the audience to notice the nuance instead of spelling it out directly.
Choir:
“I’ve long heard of a place somewhere far away,
A land as beautiful as a dream.
A place where life lasts forever,
And I once wished to go there someday.
But ever since I met you…
I’ve come to see a whole new world.
As long as you are here,
As long as we are here together…
I don’t want to be anywhere else.
Fourth Verse:
Every second I spend with you
Feels like I’ve found the paradise I’ve always dreamed of.
My world has become so beautiful
That I wish time could stop right here… forever.
If heaven truly exists,
No matter how beautiful it may be…
I’m no longer sure I still want it.
All I need is you by my side.
If you are not in heaven,
Then perhaps… I wouldn’t want to go there at all.”
Regarding Ko1 (Progress) acting, it's neither Progress nor the Director's fault on this. Ko 1 character in the novel is exactly as what Progress is portraying in EP1. He is quite annoying at first but, later on, he will absolutely grow on you. In the novel, I ended up loving and adoring Ko1 character so much I kept coming to read again from time to time.
This will forever be remembered lollllll
Here’s a glimpse of the song from the pilot. I think Almond and Progress sang it themselves. The beginning fits Ko Two perfectly, and when the hook comes in with both Almond and Progress singing together, it feels undeniably made for Ko One and Ko Two.
⸻
The word “love” that I dare not say
I keep it inside because I’m afraid of getting hurt.
But now that we are far from where we began,
the more I think about it — maybe
if I say it, things would be better.
I will tell you I love you…
I will tell you I love you so you’ll know.
No more watching from afar,
no more just sitting quietly.
I want to tell you I love you so you’ll know —
to honor the time I’ve waited for you.