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Who doesn't like hot guys in expensive suits and uniforms?
My initial reason to watch “The Next Prince” was because I needed more Net after “Love Upon a Time”. As my newest Thai crush, I wanted to see him in other dramas and “The Next Prince” came to mind. I was also interested in the setting of the drama, and the expensive-looking production quality. Because my friends all warned me that this drama is not worth the time and is boring, I really had no expectation coming into this. I might even expect it to be really bad. You know, maybe that’s the reason why I ended up liking it ok.
I was disappointed because Net has a very small supporting role in “The Next Prince”. Oh, he’s still cute and handsome as the quiet and a little nerdy Prince Calvin. But his story with Jay/JJ could have been so much better. The drama could have spent more time on them (and also the other pair) and give us a more satisfying and interesting side romance. Instead, they felt like an afterthought.
The other side romance between Prince Ramil and Paytai is another unique one. Their relationship really should have gotten a lot more screen time. The effect of domestic abuse could have been more than just slapping and beating up someone. It could have a deeper dive into the S&M dynamics due to domestic abuse, or personal sexual preference. This supposedly sad romance could have had more emotional depth aside from a scene here and there. What wasted potential!
What about the main romance? I quite like it, so no big complaints. I just wish there are fewer slow motion and everything moves faster. I was pleasantly surprised at NuNew’s acting. Aside from a few really sad emotional scenes, he did pretty good and looked the part. Zee is probably the main reason I continue to be invested. He is just so darn handsome in this uniform. He looks dashing! His acting could have been better, but it might also be due to his role requiring him to act ‘cool’ and ‘stern’. He has such big eyes but I barely see enough emotions from them. But I do like the pacing of the romance itself. I enjoy seeing Khanin flirt and chase after Charan, and Charan acting all flustered yet secretly loving all the attention. Because it’s Zee and NuNew, you know they are going to give you amazing kisses. I think they are a real couple but if they aren’t, they are really good actors who really love kissing! Those tongue actions cannot be missed!
What about the actual plot? It’s really nothing you have never seen before. We have court politics, fighting for power using dirty tactics and a hunger games-like competition to win the crown. It’s funny they need their kids to fight on behalf of the fathers.
This drama has a lot of product placement. In a way, I understand the need for them. This is an expensive drama. But it also takes me out of the drama when I see these products.
I guess my biggest complaint is the pacing of the drama. For most of the drama, I had to watch it at 1.25x speed, and even 1.5x a couple times. I am not a drama watcher that usually speeds up. If I need to do that, this drama will automatically not get a rating higher than 8.5. There are too many slow motion scenes, camera staying on a face for way too long, slow talking and slow moving. It’s no wonder some of these episodes are over an hour long.
But I can’t deny I binge this drama rather quickly. The hot guys and hot kisses and NC scenes keep me entertained. The plot is fine. The acting of the veteran cast is really good though. Props to all the dads in the drama. The younger cast are fine, some better than others with no one really stands out and is excellent. The OST is pretty good as well. NuNew has a beautiful voice and sang a few of the songs in the soundtrack. I would recommend this drama if you want to check out a BL with a unique setting, and enjoy seeing hot guys in suits and uniforms.
Drama Completed: 6/13/2026 Review #694
I was disappointed because Net has a very small supporting role in “The Next Prince”. Oh, he’s still cute and handsome as the quiet and a little nerdy Prince Calvin. But his story with Jay/JJ could have been so much better. The drama could have spent more time on them (and also the other pair) and give us a more satisfying and interesting side romance. Instead, they felt like an afterthought.
The other side romance between Prince Ramil and Paytai is another unique one. Their relationship really should have gotten a lot more screen time. The effect of domestic abuse could have been more than just slapping and beating up someone. It could have a deeper dive into the S&M dynamics due to domestic abuse, or personal sexual preference. This supposedly sad romance could have had more emotional depth aside from a scene here and there. What wasted potential!
What about the main romance? I quite like it, so no big complaints. I just wish there are fewer slow motion and everything moves faster. I was pleasantly surprised at NuNew’s acting. Aside from a few really sad emotional scenes, he did pretty good and looked the part. Zee is probably the main reason I continue to be invested. He is just so darn handsome in this uniform. He looks dashing! His acting could have been better, but it might also be due to his role requiring him to act ‘cool’ and ‘stern’. He has such big eyes but I barely see enough emotions from them. But I do like the pacing of the romance itself. I enjoy seeing Khanin flirt and chase after Charan, and Charan acting all flustered yet secretly loving all the attention. Because it’s Zee and NuNew, you know they are going to give you amazing kisses. I think they are a real couple but if they aren’t, they are really good actors who really love kissing! Those tongue actions cannot be missed!
What about the actual plot? It’s really nothing you have never seen before. We have court politics, fighting for power using dirty tactics and a hunger games-like competition to win the crown. It’s funny they need their kids to fight on behalf of the fathers.
This drama has a lot of product placement. In a way, I understand the need for them. This is an expensive drama. But it also takes me out of the drama when I see these products.
I guess my biggest complaint is the pacing of the drama. For most of the drama, I had to watch it at 1.25x speed, and even 1.5x a couple times. I am not a drama watcher that usually speeds up. If I need to do that, this drama will automatically not get a rating higher than 8.5. There are too many slow motion scenes, camera staying on a face for way too long, slow talking and slow moving. It’s no wonder some of these episodes are over an hour long.
But I can’t deny I binge this drama rather quickly. The hot guys and hot kisses and NC scenes keep me entertained. The plot is fine. The acting of the veteran cast is really good though. Props to all the dads in the drama. The younger cast are fine, some better than others with no one really stands out and is excellent. The OST is pretty good as well. NuNew has a beautiful voice and sang a few of the songs in the soundtrack. I would recommend this drama if you want to check out a BL with a unique setting, and enjoy seeing hot guys in suits and uniforms.
Drama Completed: 6/13/2026 Review #694
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