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Excellent acting by two newcomers as we follow along their journey of Forbidden Love
The bar was set high for all Historical Thai BLs as I have been searching for the next “I Feel You Linger in the Air”. You will hear me say that repeatedly for every single review I write of a historical Thai BL. 🤣 I am sure I am not the only one who got excited when we first saw the trailer of “The Edge of Horizon”. The reviews were great as well when it was airing. So, my expectations are very high.
So, how was it? It doesn’t have the same feel as IFYLITA, but I still like it. However, I was a little taken back by the first episode and needed to warm up to the main couple. The romance comes fast and furious, and not the slow-burn romance that I was expecting (like in IFYLITA). Are they cute? Definitely. I am not opposed to cute and fluffy, just somewhat unexpected.
After a little adjustment, I found my bearings and slowly learned to appreciate the story. The plot is not complicated to follow and not unique either: forbidden love, family disapproval, concerned and protective parents. Add in the changing political climate and the difference in beliefs and opinions, there’s plenty to cover during these 11 episodes.
This is my first time watching the leads. Ongsa (as Thin) is so handsome and sweet. He really embodies Thin’s softer yet strong personality. I was quite impressed with his acting, especially in the earlier episodes. Thin is such a green flag and a character that makes viewers want to protect at all costs. Inn on the other hand has that strong, chiseled facial features that makes him stand out as a captain of the army. He doesn’t have Ongsa’s more typical handsomeness, but once he’s in a suit and in an army uniform, his charisma shines bright. I found his acting as the young Phob not as good as in the later episodes. I really enjoy his acting after the time skip when he’s an adult. He managed Phob’s complicated feelings really well. The pair of them is so young and quite new to the industry. Yet, I am very impressed with their acting and look forward to more of their future projects individually, or as a ship. The chemistry is great. I enjoy the development of their romance from early sweet fluffiness, to the playful yet aggressive romantic approach from Phob, and the mature, somewhat defeated understanding of divided beliefs and realities. The kisses are good. They are so appropriate for each stage of their romance. There’s no eating-your-face with massive tongue action, nor reluctant fish kisses. The kisses make me feel what the characters are feeling at that moment. Oh, and I love their hugs equally. Thin hanging onto Phob’s neck, while Phob embraced him with his long arms and big, strong hands on his back.
The veterans are great either. I’ve seen Chai (Thin’s father) in many lakorns before and I love him SO much in “To the Moon and Back”. You just can’t hate on him because his character is not necessarily evil. In that era, what he believes in and how he acts are totally normal. Disapproval of the romance is understandable. Wanting to fight back after the government change, is also totally understandable. Another familiar lakorn veteran is Mam (Phob’s mom). I’ve seen her as the evil mother so many times that it’s so refreshing to see her in a different role. Again, totally understandable actions as a protective mother and a loyal servant. I’m just glad I finally don’t have to hate her.
On the other hand, I cannot say the same about Pond and his character, Chat (Thin’s brother). He’s so infuriating. I’ve seen Pond in different projects before and his acting can teeter on the edge of overacting. But matching this overacting with a character like Chat makes me want to strangle him. I don’t know if I can ever love Pond again after his performance here. Maybe that’s a kudos to his excellent acting and his character is supposed to be insufferable???
The ladies in this drama, for once, are all so lovely. From Grandma to Princess Siri and reporter Jan, they are women that we can root for. They are the supportive team that our leads need to help them through this forbidden journey. Also, did I sense some baited GL chemistry between Siri and Jan?
“The Edge of Horizon” is an easy binge. There’s nothing that hurts my heart too much, and nothing that I hate. I also can’t say I am totally in love with it either. There are a few cheesy shots, and a few cheap production and questionable shots. But as a whole, it’s a lakorn BL done right. You know it’s a lakorn BL when you see the amount of tears coming down our leads’ faces. You know, snot and all as well. I am also especially happy that there’s no over-the-top comedic moments in this drama. The twist in the end might not be too surprising, but I welcome it.
Overall, I had a good time watching “The Edge of Horizon” and will recommend it, even though it didn’t quite surpass my love for IFYLITA. Ongsa and Inn deliver great acting and chemistry. Their romantic journey is believable (just need to be more careful with their rendezvous!) and the drama did a good job in weaving this forbidden romance with so many complicated feelings within a politics-heavy plot.
Drama Completed: 8/29/2026 Review #717
So, how was it? It doesn’t have the same feel as IFYLITA, but I still like it. However, I was a little taken back by the first episode and needed to warm up to the main couple. The romance comes fast and furious, and not the slow-burn romance that I was expecting (like in IFYLITA). Are they cute? Definitely. I am not opposed to cute and fluffy, just somewhat unexpected.
After a little adjustment, I found my bearings and slowly learned to appreciate the story. The plot is not complicated to follow and not unique either: forbidden love, family disapproval, concerned and protective parents. Add in the changing political climate and the difference in beliefs and opinions, there’s plenty to cover during these 11 episodes.
This is my first time watching the leads. Ongsa (as Thin) is so handsome and sweet. He really embodies Thin’s softer yet strong personality. I was quite impressed with his acting, especially in the earlier episodes. Thin is such a green flag and a character that makes viewers want to protect at all costs. Inn on the other hand has that strong, chiseled facial features that makes him stand out as a captain of the army. He doesn’t have Ongsa’s more typical handsomeness, but once he’s in a suit and in an army uniform, his charisma shines bright. I found his acting as the young Phob not as good as in the later episodes. I really enjoy his acting after the time skip when he’s an adult. He managed Phob’s complicated feelings really well. The pair of them is so young and quite new to the industry. Yet, I am very impressed with their acting and look forward to more of their future projects individually, or as a ship. The chemistry is great. I enjoy the development of their romance from early sweet fluffiness, to the playful yet aggressive romantic approach from Phob, and the mature, somewhat defeated understanding of divided beliefs and realities. The kisses are good. They are so appropriate for each stage of their romance. There’s no eating-your-face with massive tongue action, nor reluctant fish kisses. The kisses make me feel what the characters are feeling at that moment. Oh, and I love their hugs equally. Thin hanging onto Phob’s neck, while Phob embraced him with his long arms and big, strong hands on his back.
The veterans are great either. I’ve seen Chai (Thin’s father) in many lakorns before and I love him SO much in “To the Moon and Back”. You just can’t hate on him because his character is not necessarily evil. In that era, what he believes in and how he acts are totally normal. Disapproval of the romance is understandable. Wanting to fight back after the government change, is also totally understandable. Another familiar lakorn veteran is Mam (Phob’s mom). I’ve seen her as the evil mother so many times that it’s so refreshing to see her in a different role. Again, totally understandable actions as a protective mother and a loyal servant. I’m just glad I finally don’t have to hate her.
On the other hand, I cannot say the same about Pond and his character, Chat (Thin’s brother). He’s so infuriating. I’ve seen Pond in different projects before and his acting can teeter on the edge of overacting. But matching this overacting with a character like Chat makes me want to strangle him. I don’t know if I can ever love Pond again after his performance here. Maybe that’s a kudos to his excellent acting and his character is supposed to be insufferable???
The ladies in this drama, for once, are all so lovely. From Grandma to Princess Siri and reporter Jan, they are women that we can root for. They are the supportive team that our leads need to help them through this forbidden journey. Also, did I sense some baited GL chemistry between Siri and Jan?
“The Edge of Horizon” is an easy binge. There’s nothing that hurts my heart too much, and nothing that I hate. I also can’t say I am totally in love with it either. There are a few cheesy shots, and a few cheap production and questionable shots. But as a whole, it’s a lakorn BL done right. You know it’s a lakorn BL when you see the amount of tears coming down our leads’ faces. You know, snot and all as well. I am also especially happy that there’s no over-the-top comedic moments in this drama. The twist in the end might not be too surprising, but I welcome it.
Overall, I had a good time watching “The Edge of Horizon” and will recommend it, even though it didn’t quite surpass my love for IFYLITA. Ongsa and Inn deliver great acting and chemistry. Their romantic journey is believable (just need to be more careful with their rendezvous!) and the drama did a good job in weaving this forbidden romance with so many complicated feelings within a politics-heavy plot.
Drama Completed: 8/29/2026 Review #717
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