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Phenomenal. Give Me 10 More
Love You Teacher was number 9 on my most anticipated series for the GMMTV 2025 line up. I kept it at a cautious ranking because, while the teaser genuinely intrigued me, I was hesitant to put all my hopes and faith into this. I have an extremely weary history with GMMTV and how they've handled sensitive topics (*cough* Last Twilight*cough*) so immediately, I was worried on how they'd go about this, particularly with a child’s emotional perspective and thought process playing such a major role in the story. This appears to be Dome, the screenwriter and director's first explicitly BL show, and he nailed it on the head. Good job Dome, give me 10 more of these please, Dome.
Let's Dive In.
Before even getting into the brilliance of the story itself, I have to give credit to whoever’s exceptional brain managed to perfectly communicate what this show was going to be through its wardrobe and set design alone. Not once did I stop admiring the tiny details stitched into every shot: Sodchuen’s cheese hair clip, Pobmek’s whimsical ties, Solar’s fun hoodies and sweatshirts. The entire aesthetic is so carefully crafted. The production team wanted it to look like a child's imagination exploded on the screen, and it worked out perfectly. I will also give a big round of applause to how mesmerizing the cinematography felt. The framing choices, the fluid camera work, and the dreamy color grading added this warm, storybook-like atmosphere that made every scene feel even brighter.
I'm not going to say anything here that hasn't already been spewed, but what's another fawning review on LYT?
It’s always bewildering to me how differently trauma can manifest from person to person. For Solar, it took the form of Sun, his seven-year-old self, almost forcing himself into hibernation so an alternate personality could exist to make life easier to survive. That’s where Santa’s performance becomes so remarkable. He captures the mannerisms of a child with almost unsettling precision. You can immediately tell when he shifts from Solar into Sun without the show needing to loudly announce it. Sun is bright, impulsive, and slightly brazen, carrying that fearless childlike honesty, especially around Uncle Kidnapper. Solar, meanwhile, feels like the quieter, older echo of that same child with how deeply empathetic, gentle, and constantly mindful he is of the people around him, especially Pobmek.
What I appreciated most was how carefully the series differentiated Pobmek’s relationship with Solar vs his relationship with Sun. Boundaries are established immediately, and thankfully, the writing never treats Sun in an infantilizing or inappropriate way for the sake of skinship or fan service. Of course, Sun is treated like a child, because that is what he is. But what makes the writing work so well is that it never crosses into uncomfortable territory or strange sexual innuendos. The series understands the important distinction here: this is not an adult pretending to be a child, but a child psychologically trapped inside the body of an adult. That difference completely changes the emotional lens of the story, and I really appreciated how mindful the show remained of that throughout its entire run. Both Perth and Santa embodied these characters wonderfully, and I’ll truly miss watching their performances in this series.
Kay, where have you been all my life. Truly enjoyed the energy portrayed within the friend group and how natural their chemistry felt on the screen. It was also nice to see Sammy back on my screen. She's such a talented actress, and I'm so proud she's still getting her flowers.
Ratings:
Story: 9/10 - Thank God for GMMTV’s new 10-episode format, because I honestly think two extra episodes would’ve pushed this into dragged-out territory. The pacing in this was excellent. Everything happens for a reason and scenes feel thought-out and meaningful.
Acting: 9.5/10 - Santa is a stellar actor, and Perth parallels that energy perfectly. They’ve quickly become one of GMMTV’s strongest pairings, with Perth bringing the confidence and nuance of a veteran actor while Santa continues to prove himself as an incredibly well-rounded performer. Their chemistry felt effortless from the very beginning, and I loved that the story started with them already as an established couple yet still managed to give me that fluttery, giddy feeling watching them together.
Music: 6/10 - It wasn't distracting!
Recommendation Value: 8.5/10 - I realize this series might not be everyone’s cup of tea given the subject matter, but I genuinely believe that if there were twenty different directions this story could have taken, Dome chose the right one. The series handles its themes with a lot of care while still allowing itself to be playful, heartfelt, and genuinely entertaining.
Let's Dive In.
Before even getting into the brilliance of the story itself, I have to give credit to whoever’s exceptional brain managed to perfectly communicate what this show was going to be through its wardrobe and set design alone. Not once did I stop admiring the tiny details stitched into every shot: Sodchuen’s cheese hair clip, Pobmek’s whimsical ties, Solar’s fun hoodies and sweatshirts. The entire aesthetic is so carefully crafted. The production team wanted it to look like a child's imagination exploded on the screen, and it worked out perfectly. I will also give a big round of applause to how mesmerizing the cinematography felt. The framing choices, the fluid camera work, and the dreamy color grading added this warm, storybook-like atmosphere that made every scene feel even brighter.
I'm not going to say anything here that hasn't already been spewed, but what's another fawning review on LYT?
It’s always bewildering to me how differently trauma can manifest from person to person. For Solar, it took the form of Sun, his seven-year-old self, almost forcing himself into hibernation so an alternate personality could exist to make life easier to survive. That’s where Santa’s performance becomes so remarkable. He captures the mannerisms of a child with almost unsettling precision. You can immediately tell when he shifts from Solar into Sun without the show needing to loudly announce it. Sun is bright, impulsive, and slightly brazen, carrying that fearless childlike honesty, especially around Uncle Kidnapper. Solar, meanwhile, feels like the quieter, older echo of that same child with how deeply empathetic, gentle, and constantly mindful he is of the people around him, especially Pobmek.
What I appreciated most was how carefully the series differentiated Pobmek’s relationship with Solar vs his relationship with Sun. Boundaries are established immediately, and thankfully, the writing never treats Sun in an infantilizing or inappropriate way for the sake of skinship or fan service. Of course, Sun is treated like a child, because that is what he is. But what makes the writing work so well is that it never crosses into uncomfortable territory or strange sexual innuendos. The series understands the important distinction here: this is not an adult pretending to be a child, but a child psychologically trapped inside the body of an adult. That difference completely changes the emotional lens of the story, and I really appreciated how mindful the show remained of that throughout its entire run. Both Perth and Santa embodied these characters wonderfully, and I’ll truly miss watching their performances in this series.
Kay, where have you been all my life. Truly enjoyed the energy portrayed within the friend group and how natural their chemistry felt on the screen. It was also nice to see Sammy back on my screen. She's such a talented actress, and I'm so proud she's still getting her flowers.
Ratings:
Story: 9/10 - Thank God for GMMTV’s new 10-episode format, because I honestly think two extra episodes would’ve pushed this into dragged-out territory. The pacing in this was excellent. Everything happens for a reason and scenes feel thought-out and meaningful.
Acting: 9.5/10 - Santa is a stellar actor, and Perth parallels that energy perfectly. They’ve quickly become one of GMMTV’s strongest pairings, with Perth bringing the confidence and nuance of a veteran actor while Santa continues to prove himself as an incredibly well-rounded performer. Their chemistry felt effortless from the very beginning, and I loved that the story started with them already as an established couple yet still managed to give me that fluttery, giddy feeling watching them together.
Music: 6/10 - It wasn't distracting!
Recommendation Value: 8.5/10 - I realize this series might not be everyone’s cup of tea given the subject matter, but I genuinely believe that if there were twenty different directions this story could have taken, Dome chose the right one. The series handles its themes with a lot of care while still allowing itself to be playful, heartfelt, and genuinely entertaining.
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