Reviews

Oh, The Company That We Keep

I really, really enjoyed this series. I am a big sucker for series that can successfully combine science fiction, mystery drama, and quirky humor together. I was worried that the 30 episodes would drag, but each episode grabbing my attention and kept me entertained. The script was also very well laid out and did a great job connecting multiple aspects together in the end. They were very smart on how they spanned out the different storyline. There were some things that did not add-up which I’m use too with sci-fi series. The entire cast was incredible throughout this. I love all of the characters and the friend dynamic development between them. This also had amazing cinematography, CGI, and special effects.

Random Note:

Continue watching after the last episode’s closing credits because there is an extra scene.

The ending was awesome. They also manage to make it a perfect series ending and keeping the door open for a second season. If the script is as good as this one, I would love a second season.

The opening and closing credits were hypnotic. I usually skip both during a series but I could not stop watching them.

This is defiantly going to be an unpopular opinion. I’m all for bromance, but I did not get that vibe between the main leads. I got more of a mixture of good friendship and older/younger brother (not in the romantic sense) vibe. Again, that’s just me.

In many ways, this reminds me of the American series “Warehouse 13”. Not so much of the artifact aspect, but of the overall vibe and storytelling format.

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When If first started watching Kurokouchi, I thought I knew what to expect. Your basic crime-based mystery show that had another eccentric protagonist played by Tomoya Nagase and crazy, novel-like murders. It would have the easy black-and-white situations where the good guys would shine their brilliant light of justice on those who commits crimes with long monologues on why what they did was wrong and advising them to repent for their crimes. But this show took on a whole different tone about 3 minutes into the first episode.

The show demonstrates that there is a much larger gray area than black or white. Take the main and titular character, Keita Kurokouchi. He acts more as an antihero than a true good guy. He straddles the line between what's deemed right and wrong, and still finds a way to look like a hero while doing it. His ultimate goal is to solve the unsolved case of a robbery of 300 million yen that happened almost 45 before the start of the story. His motivations aren't completely explained, but you can that it's something that he's completely dedicated to once you have a look at his apartment.

The thing I found most entertaining was how well the story progressed. It's full of surprises. Murder, betrayal, and conspiracies are the lifeblood of this show, and it delivers plenty that will keep on your toes and constantly thinking, trying to figure out who truly has the advantage in the game of chess between Kurokouchi and his adversaries. The ending is one that completely fits the scope of the show, and was something that almost makes you laugh at the end after seeing the final climax.

The cast was great as well. They pulled an all star cast that each played their roles to perfection. Nagase does such a great job as Kurokouchi, from his yakuza-like speech to his over-the-top mannerisms and catch phrases. He'll even throw in a rap verse or two. Gouriki was a great 'straight-man' as Seike. She was very much by the book and the typical straight-laced cop, until the things Kurokouchi began saying turned out to be true. That's when you see her character start to blossom as she gets down to solving her own personal mystery and how it relates to the 300 million yen heist. They both work great in tandem to deliver a funny experience while still maintaining a great level of suspense and action.

This is a show that you can't regularly rewatch because of how high-impact the suspense and surprises are. They're best saved for once you've forgotten much of the story, otherwise they lose their pop. But the funny moments of the show are watchable over and over again. I fount myself going back and rewatching parts because of how funny they were. And this isn't even a comedy based show!

Overall, I found this show probably the most enjoyable crime show since I watched the first season of Galileo a couple years ago. This didn't have as many creative crimes as much of the Japanese crime shows do, but it had the suspense and edge of your seat thrills to really push this show ahead of many others. A definite must watch if you want a good ride.

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This show was everything I wanted and more!
Seriously, by far the best season of "Candle in the Tomb", which is kinda sad considering it's a barely related prequel.
At long last the cinematography was competent, the script somewhat tight and solid, things were set up and later paid off.
Only 21 episodes 30 minutes each made me sad at first, but actually I think it might've been a great thing for the show. Nothing dragged, the pace was good from start to finish.
The characters have clear motivations and feel like people for once. (vastly superior, as everything about the show btw, to the movie adaptation of the same story, which has awful cartoony caricatures)

Really really good

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A definitely must watch!

I was never the type of cdrama fan who writes review after watchinh a series but here, I felt the need of voicing out my thoughts of this drama. You are my Hero changed me!

First of all, if you're hesitating of watching this series because youve read that this is a cdrama remake of DOTS (and maybe youll be somehow disappointed since it's remake), then you definitely have to watch it because THIS IS NOT A REMAKE. I can, and even the viewers of the both series, attest to that.

Second, I would like to recognize and congratulate the whole production team and the writer of the story. I really appreciated the drama, the cinematography, everything about YamH! Thank goodness they did not include "the leads broke up because of some sort of misunderstanding or because of love triangle. Yamh will make us realize what are the good elements of relationship which is the trust, communication, and understanding.

And of course, the casts! I certainly do not know what would be the series like if it wasnt because of the actors and actresses who portrayed the characters. Specially the leads, Bai Jingting and Ma Sichun! They did a great job portraying their characters that you can really feel what they feel in every scene they portray.

Overall, this is one of the top-tier modern cdrama that I've watched. This series contains and will make you learn how a person with a demanding job, just like Xing Kelei and Mi Ka, will always prioritize their job and the importance of it as they serve the subjects of their nation. That even though you're in a relationship, your partner is not entirely yours. Just like what Kelei said to Mi ka, "are you willing to accept me even though im not entirely yours?". And that's what makes them special. They are understanding with and trust each other. They dont quarrel whenever one is busy and cannot be with one another.

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A quick summary:
Mo Ning Xi's grandfather passed away and then she was kicked out of the house by her mother in law and went abroad. Six years later, she came back as a well-known fashion designer with her two kids to make things right.
She met her ex-husband again and the story goes on.

The cast is good looking, The ML is handsome and FL is also pretty but had an odd eye make-up that I couldn't get used to until the end.
The acting overall is okay and the leads have chemistry.
The ost is nice.

There is one thing bothered me while watching this drama! That it had so many slow scenes.
If you could turn a blind eye on that, and some incoherent dubbing, you might enjoy watching this drama more than I did.

Anyways ML carried the show for me. I don't dislike the FL but she didn't do much of anything by herself.

The story is quite predictable and has lots of cliche, So I think it's just an okay watch to pass time.
I might re-watch it in future.

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This is a rom-com for more matured audience. It's still funny and romantic to catch audience attention, but at the same time realistic enough to believe. I like the journey the leads fall in love, like the fact that all characters have both good and bad sides, and like the fact that they develop to be better but don't change completely after falling in love (which sadly happens to too many good dramas!). Of course, it's still a drama, so some elements need to be exaggerated. But overall, this is a very well-balanced show. I particularly like the female lead charisma and confidence, especially the way she resolved tricky situations at work and personal life. She did some embarrassing things and faced the consequence confidently (though her inner side is screaming:)). Sometimes her life is a mess and instead of crying in the corner or waiting for her prince, she rises to power. This requires immerse mental strength. If you have been through similar situations you will appreciate how strong this woman is. The male lead is also charismatic and extremely supportive. He is definitely not a knight in a shining armor like in other dramas, but he proves himself to be the best suitor for her.

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I very like this drama I have watched this drama 5 time because all the actors played their characters very well and made this drama more interesting I had lough and scream more because of hero and heroine. They very sweet couple. And the end of this story not dissapointed me although it very sad but I like it .it is not the same as happy ending that we thought different than the other. I like the hero character the most because his charming and cool make me admired him until now. I also know he is a singer since I had watching this drama and start to talk about him and other actors such melody tang the heroine. Hero and heroine good looking make me felt easy to watch.

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Bad yet oddly entertaining

The Female lead- Has really sweet mimics and a nice smile, but damn the girl yells som much that I had to turn down the volume/hit the mut button at times.

The male leads only talant is his smile and ocasional shower scene, the other male lead had moments of okay acting but also moments of bad everytthing going down a slipppery slope... of wtf

The women are EVIL as EVIL gets or Kind ad KIND gets...

The story makes no sense what so ever and lacks proportions kind of going more or less between OH you lied to me once DIE! I WILL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN... Oh you tried to kill me, make me loose all that is dear to me, tried to kill my sister, his cousin, kicked a puppy, schemed with my nemesis.. Shake it off, those things happen all is forgiven let's go eat cake... And the amount of cheese towards the end should be enough to create the worlds larges mac n cheese pizza.

The acting - Bad
The chemistry- OK

Yet somehow it worked, I was hooked and binged most of it in one go... Making the first 9 or 10 episodes fall under the catagory so bad it is good but the last few just bad...

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Ghosted.

Breaking the Shadows (乌云之上) follows rookie cop Lin Jiajia (Ding Guansen) as he teams up with the hardened Han Qing (Sun Li) to solve a grisly dismemberment case. Their partnership starts icy——Han Qing remains haunted by the disappearance of her former partner Zhong Wei during a narcotics investigation, and she bristles at Jiajia’s presence as an unwelcome replacement. When clues emerge that Zhong Wei is still alive but has deliberately ghosted them, Han Qing starts to connect his disappearance with their current case. They discover potential links between the dismemberment case and Zhong Wei's drug case. She slowly warms to Jiajia after noticing his similarities with Zhong Wei in both methodology and temperament and she comes to respect his insights.

Where the series succeeds is in its performances, particularly Sun Li’s nuanced portrayal of Han Qing. She deftly captures the detective’s steely professionalism and the quiet desperation beneath it, making her eventual emotional unraveling one of the narrative’s few genuine highlights. The strong supporting cast, including Ding Guansen, Li Xiaoran and Luo Jin in a frustratingly limited role, also elevates the material with multi-faceted portrayals.

Unfortunately, the storytelling never matches the cast’s efforts. The plot unfolds in a linear fashion, leaning heavily on foreshadowing that robs the reveal of any real tension. While the mystery behind Zhong Wei’s disappearance provides some early intrigue, the resolution lands with predictable thud rather than a satisfying payoff.

Overall this drama is a passable time-filler for genre enthusiasts. Sun Li’s performance and a handful of gripping sequences keep it watchable, but its hardly essential viewing. A very average 7/10—engaging enough in the moment, but unlikely to linger in memory.

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Underrated comedy show with social commentary

Alright I loved this show a lot. Basically a fun way to explore gender roles in society with some cute romance. Ever wondered how it would look like if the female leads scenes were given to the male lead? Now you can find out!!

- Story 7
The story is fairly basic and has been done before but I liked this versions execution a lot. Male lead gets into a parallel universe where its a matriarchy instead of a patriarchy. They do have some ''scientific'' explanation for it but the main goal of the show is just to explore the whole gender role topic. The male lead gets to explore the parallel world and encounters situations that are normally encountered by women. He can see both the positive and negative parts of it.

What I liked the most was that the show does remain hopeful about gender equality while also acknowledging that the situation isn't easily changed. It covers topics ranging from assault to workplace discrimination but somehow keeps things really lighthearted. You may realize or be reminded how much gender (and its expectations) affects individuals.

-Acting/Cast 9
The show is strongest in showing subtle differences in the approach that is made towards female and male characters as typically shown in dramas. Filming in such a way that reverses the usual techniques used to film the male and female lead in dramas. Focussing on the male leads reactions much more and allowing him a much wider range of emotions than most romance dramas would show. Meanwhile the female lead has the typical ''cold guy'' look a lot of male leads in dramas have. Also of course the typical female lead scenes where she gets rescued or is desperate to get the cool guy... They all fall onto the male lead to perform and he does it well.

Of course most of the cast will act very comically since its a comedy but they do it well and both the male lead and female lead are likeable characters despite both not being great people. The romance is actually pretty cute between the main leads although very different from usual dramas. With the male lead being the one that's expected to be more cute and the female lead being the one that's expected to act cool. Really great acting from both of them.

Special mention for that one male friend of the male lead who had super energetic acting. Loved the guy.

-Music 7.5
The opening song always made me think I started the episode with 2x speed. It's very quick but alright. The music used in the drama overall is usually fitting for the comedic tone.

-Rewatch value 8.5
Personally I can rewatch it because I genuinely loved some of the unexpected jokes or character quotes. The episodes are super short and easy to get through because of that. Also Jacky looks cool and the male lead is cute so another reason to check it out again.

Overall 8/10

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Purely Meaningful Entertainment

This drama is one of the best shows coming from Thai Entertainment industry. A perfect blend of comedy with drama and romance. Quite cleverly, this show leverages everything for the comic effects yet addresses some of the most serious discourses. All the actors have done an amazing job. For Nut, I have nothing but the utmost respect for his talent and craft. Also, I’m glad that we got to enjoy the insane chemistry between Ping and Nut in multiple genres in both I Am The Most Beautiful Count and Pitbabe. As for Ping, Lee, Pop, Aton, and Belle, their individual potential matched with their efforts shined through every episode.


The series deserves all the appreciation for actually representing the Kathoey community, thereby making it a Queer show and not just a BL. Which is also why this drama may not be for everyone. The Washroom debate, Homophobia, Transphobia, the harassment Transwomen face for having Adam’s apple, Predicament of women under the lecherous patriarchy— I am so happy to see these topics being addressed in the drama.


Besides, they successfully gave a microcosmic view of the larger world where humans are flawed, Classism and sexism exist, revolution requires sacrifices [justified/ unjustified], the bigger cause is prioritised over personal desires, and the coexistence of good and evil, which makes Prince (new Worradet) say, “then we might have to fight longer.” Incorporating all of these themes while staying within the genre of comedy is something this drama should be praised for immensely.


Another thing I cannot help but be grateful for is how this show cherishes women, the feminine spirit, and the women characters of the show. Prince, Pandao, Nisa, and the court ladies—all of them had crucial parts to play and girl! They nailed it. Instead of antagonising women, the show actually showcases their importance which is heart-touching to watch as a woman. Loved how they did not generalise women as a “group” by showing varied personalities among the women characters. Something which Kosol too verbally addresses during training for the cross-dressing act.


The dynamics between the siblings are so relatable. While Banjong and Pandao represent that “partners in crime” dynamic, Kosol and Ched are more like “raised by my elder sibling” dynamic. Worradet/ Prince and Jade may not be related by blood but certainly by heart, having that “single child considering one of their juniors as their little sibling” flair.


Celebration of friendships! One cannot talk enough about JadeChed, I feel. A budding friendship between the King and his attendant, which eventually gets to blossom independently when the class barrier is lifted. Words fall short to describe how wholesome JadeChed relationship has been throughout the show. Besides friendships between Pandao and Worradet, Kosol and Banjong too are worthy of appreciation; a rough start but a sweet end.


The ending is beautiful. Open-ended, yes, to leave the viewers with that one ticking feeling that this happy moments shall too pass but for now our Kosol and Worradet/ Prince are married and happy. It sort of urges you to live in the moment and enjoy the present. In the end, all I can say is that I had a really great time watching the series.

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Worth watching

I liked the story line but it has season 2 which is not announced the release date so i am so curious about there story but enjoyed
watching this one of my best short drama. This is not well defined drama but worthy drama male and female leads are good and looks great together and need season 2 quickly 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗i advice to start it if you wanna watch it but you should wait for season 2 eagerly so i am waiting for season 2 for there sweet romance and fights and by the way she fell for him but he fell harder 🤭🤭🤭drama this is. Loved it . I will recommend it .

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okay so to be fair, there is a good chunk of reviews killing this, which are btw absolutely correct. but hear me out: this entire title is just pure comedy.

when i say this, i mean, i never laughed so hard in my life by the turns of events from this drama. like when they hypnotised the mc to forget about the girl. or when he needs to MARRY HER to donate his bone marrow to save her from leukemia EXCEPT it was made up!!

i will recommend this to anyway who wants a good'ol'laugh. sometimes i close my eyes and this drama comes to mind. the impact. always makes me laugh. maybe it should be considered a LAUGHING STOCK.

do not take is seriously tho, because if we deeply analyse this, it's bad. really bad.

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This movie is a masterpiece. The story will make you feel up and down. You'll smile, laugh and feel heart warmed. But you'll also cry, feel angry and going to be upset. This movie will run trough so many emotions, and you are going to feel even tired after this movie, I did.

This story is truly amazing, and when you are watching this movie, you are going to be sucked in this movie. They really did an amazing job. The actors did a great job and they were so believe-able! The music also played a lot with your feelings, and they did a superb job on that one!

I would rewatch this movie only if I have too. Because I really cried my eyes out, but if you feel like a day of sobbing, you can rewatch this.

This movie is uplifting and down lifting and somehow at the end you'll find peace in this movie.

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