Gorgeous gangsters

There isn't a love triangle but there's definitely some sort of geometrical shape where person A is clearly interested in person B but person B only has eyes for person C but then loops back to person A.

The acting is great, the looks of love are heartfelt and the fierceness feels so real. It also has some funny moments. I like all the main characters. The story isn't just a love story (or two) but there are themes of sacrifice, loyalty and family. Each episode is around 30 minutes and they are packing it all in.

I loved it and I had my fingers crossed that it would all work out.

What I liked: Bai Zong Yi's family especially the way his dad accepted reality. Ai Di's feistiness!
What I didn't like: the violence (one episode in particular) was too much for me sometimes. There were a few caricatures of baddies (I know that it happens a lot) and of those wanting revenge.

Cake looked good too!

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Annoyingly Cute

I love time travel stories. I love stories where characters try to fix issues in their past (like the film The Butterfly Effect). So far, I like this.

This is only the second drama I've seen with Krist. He's still pulling weird, but funny, faces! His character (Kawi) is a bit of a loser who can't seem to get anything right. I feel for him every time he hesitates as it feels so relatable. I feel for him every time he wants to be close to the girl he likes - Pear (Aye) - but doesn't know how to do it. It's relatable because it's hard to put yourself out there and hope you won't feel crushed. He feels utterly crushed.

I find much of this interesting because hindsight is an incredible thing. We assume that if we went back to a particular time or place, we could fix it and it would all be OK. In reality, how could it be? We would only be accounting for our effort and not of other people. There's a domino effect in everything: a slight nudge in a different direction must make everything that follows slightly different...surely?

What I like: Krist's acting. Gawin's character (Pisaeng's cool hotness). Aye's lovely character (Pear)
What I don't like: The whining of Krist's character - act your age and take a chance (but it is relatable!)

I was surprised by the transformation of Krist's character from whining and annoying university student to wise and mature young man. It was a good transformation and beautifully acted by Krist - I believed every version of the character.

I admit that the last episode brought a few tears to my eyes. It was sad, thoughtful and joyful.

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Prophetic love

I'm not sure I've ever seen anything like this: it's a thriller, prophecy, love story, comedy. I didn't expect all of this in one drama. This is a mature story about mature people - this isn't about high school kids or university students. There's a serious and disturbing story in the first half of this drama, which is well handled.

I've never heard of the Naga, but now know that lots of cultures have similar folklore.

The action scenes are good and some appear more realistic than some scenes in 'real' action films. The slow burn and tension of the love story is exquisite. The comedy is sometimes a bit cringey, but sometimes really funny.

Only one thing was irritating: Tharn's woodenness. Initially, I thought it was Babe's acting but realised it was his character's fear and self-protection. He became less wooden as he relaxed and opened up.

That scene (you will know it when you get there) when they first stay in Babe's condo....phew...

What I liked: the acting - the pain and loss on Phaya's face was so well communicated. The distraught look on Tharn's face, and his behaviour as a result, was obvious and realistic.

What I didn't like: the female characters weren't great - apart from the grandmas, who I loved (particularly Phaya's as she pulled herself together to accept the revelations she was being told).

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Annoying privilege

I'm late to the BL world and keep discovering actors I've never heard of and then have a list of dramas I need to find. This is no exception. Chimon (Sailom) is great. The expressions he has and the sincerity (it seems to me) with which he is portraying his clever, struggling, dignified character has pulled me into this story. In some scenes I hardly notice Perth (Kang) (sorry!). I'm not saying he can't act, just that his on-screen partner is really good.

The first few episodes made me feel so uncomfortable that I wasn't sure I wanted to continue. The bullying was nasty (obviously) and borderline sexual. The bully wanted power and worship, but deep down (as is sometimes the case) wanted to be noticed and cared for by someone...anyone.... It got better as it progressed.

The stark difference between a life of privilege and one of struggle made me angry. I know it happens in reality, but I was still angry!

As the drama progressed, I still wasn't sure if I would finish it, as Kang annoyed me so much (Perth's acting continued to be great).

What I liked: the grandmother - she's a smart cookie. Chimon's acting and his character, Sailom. The chemistry between Chimon and Perth was clear and there were a few scenes where they seemed to be having fun and there was real laughter. Loved Auto. Loved the side couple: Nawa and Guy - I didn't see that coming until it happened....

What I didn't like: the bullying

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Oddly soothing

I love time travel stories. It's a slow burner; it's not a complaint, but an observation.

The betrayal, in the first episode, felt raw. The slow realisation on Jom's face was well portrayed.

What I like: the pacing, the scenery. The present and the future existing in one scene at the beginning - cleverly done
What I don't like: something about Jom's meekness when he's time travelled is a bit annoying. I'm not saying he should be arrogant and brash, but it's still annoying.

I've finally finished watching this. I stopped for some time as I couldn't bear to watch the brutality, arrogance and privilege of some of the characters. I couldn't watch characters being beaten. I know it's a drama and aware it may have been close to the reality of the time, but it was too much for me.

As it went on, the portrayal of the love between the main characters, in a time when it wasn't OK to be open, felt bittersweet and joyous. The development of Jom, in a time that was alien to him, was interesting to watch. His confidence grew as he began to feel cared for (as much as was possible in that time).

The ending made me cry, but I think I only sort of understand it. Maybe that's the beauty of it.

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