I must say, there's very little happening in the way of plot or development, so I do hope it picks up pace soon or otherwise I'll have to downgrade my score even further.
An excellent series with possibly the best horror/supernatural elements in BL that I've ever seen, and definitely the most malicious ghost. Plot wise, it was all going well until we get to Bom and his father, who suddenly appear out of nowhere and dominate proceedings until they're overcome, then all too suddenly it switches to a hospital scene. There needed to be a few minutes more to tidy up things before the scene change. Pooh and Pavel together are exceptional; their closeness and feelings for each other make one think they are actually a real couple. 8.5/10 from me.
Off to a great start with this first episode. Tod and Time make an adorable couple, two guys who find out their girlfriend has been double-dating them, so they seek revenge on her by at first pretending they prefer each other, only to quickly realise they really like each other.
Okay, the doctor from Pufai is avoiding answering, which is suspicious. Jay ran into Mask and saw everything,…
One would have thought that Jay saw a guy in a mask, and not just say the killer was a man. If he knows the killer is a man, he must remember he was wearing a mask.
Typical Chinese melodrama, all about money, family ties, saving a company, a forced wedding - and in the midst of this, two pretty boys who fall for each other and somehow end up falling into each other's arms. The only thing missing was a kiss.
Attractive cast. I rarely use the word for males, but Han Gyeol is certainly pretty. The story, as such, left me cold, it being very short and weekly, making sense of it all was difficult, not that it mattered much. The two leads were always going to end up happily together again.
Halfway through. I'm glad the series only has 10 episodes - more than enough for this story. All the characters have flaws, some more than others. One other thing: during the pool scenes, why were bubbles floating in the air?
Taken as a whole, even in this fantasy world where spirits interact with mortals, the idea that the main characters reincarnate twice and look the same over three lifetimes stretches credulity. It's understandable and fits in with the main narrative, but nevertheless... It was only because of this that Khun Yai and Kaweta were able to achieve happiness a second time.
Sophee was one of the most horrid and unforgivable females in any BL series to date. Having killed herself first time round after causing the death of Kaewta, she was just as repugnant in her second life and her demise by fire after committing murder was only fitting for one so self-centred and evil, so no third reincarnation for her; her spirit would have gone to the Thai equivalent of hell, known as Narok (นรก) or Naraka in Buddhism. (It is not a place of eternal damnation like the Christian concept of hell, but rather a temporary realm of suffering where souls are reborn to work off bad karma.)
Overall, at times the story did seem a little interminable. There were a few plot holes here and there, but it was the intense love that Khun Yai felt for Kaewta that carried the story through to the end, where it appeared that their love would begin all over again, but this time without the distraction and interference of Sophee. They certainly made a beautiful couple and everything was enhanced by the gorgeous cinematography, costumes and authentic period settings. I was only able to rate it 7.5 as I couldn't give it my usual 8.0.
Hmm, the comments below aren't very encouraging. However, I was rather taken with it. The acting, especially from Po, is subtle and expressive. He plays the part of a virgin who is keen not to be one anymore, while looking sweet and innocent, letting himself be devoured in the most seductive, sensual and enjoyable fashion by Sasom, which is quite an achievement. If this first episode is an indication of what is to come, it looks like we're in for a lot of soft porn.
As Don began driving in the rain and it became heavier, I wondered if there would be a car crash, and right on cue, there was. They're becoming increasingly predictable.
One of the best romcoms ever from GMMTV - sorry, GMM Thee V - from start to finish, it was simply marvellous in every way. The entire cast, the wonderfully clever script, the beautiful production, and the song Thee sang at the end were all basically faultless. It deserves the 9 rating.
Actually, it's not bad at all, quite watchable and fairly engrossing on the whole, though Irene and co denying that Phakin wasn't who he really is most of the time began to fray one's nerves, and it even took Natee until the last moments to believe he was his childhood sweethear, despite all the indications to the contrary that he wasn't a garbage collector but a CEO worth billions, and they both had the same name. Phakin had the patience of angels to put up with all of it. Nevertheless, true love wins out in the end, and that's what matters. (FYI: the two stars of this vertical movie were the stars of a previous one, Golden Feathers, from 2025.)
I think this is going to be almost as cute and endearing as School Trip. Wataru certainly wants to be more than friends but is quashing that feeling. As for MInato, we don't hear his inner thoughts, but I think he'd respond positively to any overtures; it's doubtful he'd instigate something first. Nevertheless, when they were parting 5 years ago, I think he was tempted to kiss Wataru but suppressed the desire. Who will make the first move?
Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who isn't fond of Teh. There's something about him I just find off most of the time, and lying to both his brother and Jimmy that he's not into Fah makes him even less endearing. Fah, who was playing hard to get, did quite the about turn with Teh, so I'm glad those two are settling in for a secretive love affair. Jimmy, I quite like. I suppose he's lying to Teh that he likes Fah as a ruse so he can pursue Toh, and at last succeeded quite easily when he casually began kissing him, and Toh responded with fervour. Despite Teh's warning that Jimmy is a playboy, he seems to be genuinely into Toh and time will prove his feelings for him are sincere. I'm looking forward to Jimmy proving to Teh that he's not a playboy.
I love Singh and Thup (Pavel and Pooh) in this even more than their starring in Pit Babe. They are so perfect together. Their chemistry, the love they show for each other, is beautiful to behold.
Thankun's powers of persuasion are quite remarkable. Pleng had decided to leave Thankun because he thought he might have killed his brother (who was his lover), but after a heartfelt speech from Thankun, they ended up kissing and then adjourned to the bedroom to have sex.
Sophee was one of the most horrid and unforgivable females in any BL series to date. Having killed herself first time round after causing the death of Kaewta, she was just as repugnant in her second life and her demise by fire after committing murder was only fitting for one so self-centred and evil, so no third reincarnation for her; her spirit would have gone to the Thai equivalent of hell, known as Narok (นรก) or Naraka in Buddhism. (It is not a place of eternal damnation like the Christian concept of hell, but rather a temporary realm of suffering where souls are reborn to work off bad karma.)
Overall, at times the story did seem a little interminable. There were a few plot holes here and there, but it was the intense love that Khun Yai felt for Kaewta that carried the story through to the end, where it appeared that their love would begin all over again, but this time without the distraction and interference of Sophee. They certainly made a beautiful couple and everything was enhanced by the gorgeous cinematography, costumes and authentic period settings. I was only able to rate it 7.5 as I couldn't give it my usual 8.0.