LUAT takes BL to another level
the super intricate plot of this historical drama is so well executed over the course of 12 episodes! part murder mystery, part romance, part period drama, part sci-fi—there’s so much going on, but everything is perfectly paced. The setting and costuming are so beautiful and lush, and the language really immerses you into the story. NetJJ and LatteKim did an amazing job bringing the characters to life. the actors in the supporting roles were also well cast. I highly, highly recommend this show!Was this review helpful to you?
SO FLUFFY ??
This was... AMAZING IN EVERY WAY!!
The cast and the side characters have my heart~ 💞
Two things... THE VISUALS AND THE OST 😮💨!??, SO PRETTY!!
I also loved seeing a different side of thailand.
This drama was very well writin and honestly i really enjoyed it and i'm so glad i did not ignore it!! (Thanks to bad buddy) Since i saw they had like a special episode together but i didn't know the other couple (Phupha and Tian) BUT NOW I DO AND JKSFSHKJHDFKS
There chemestry!?? And honestly i loved how realistic this was and how they slowly started to fall for each other and honestly I LOVE EVERY MINUT OF IT~ 🥹🌸
So friking adorable and the ending?? SO CUTEEEEEEE
ALSO i really enjoyed the OST!! So pretty~~ its going to be stuck in my head just like what happend with: bad buddy.
Happy i got to watch this gem of a series!! It's a bit of a slow paste
and i know there some ppl who don't really like slow-paste series
but i'm telling you this one was so well made!! THIS WAS DONE SO WELL!!
Every time they would look at each other it made my heart melt~~
Give this series a try!! 💕💕
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Unpopular opinion...
But I didn't enjoy as much as everyone else :(The beginning was SO difficult to really relate with the main leads (honestly both of them). Their "understanding" for each other seemed forced? Like especially the female lead; like yes let me be the one person to go for the craZy guy...
Even after watching the entirety of all the episodes; YES I did get more context as to why each person is as so (this is for ANYONE in life) BUT there were so many instances that I didn't agree with some of the actions and words said by the main leads... Of course no one is perfect and we all fall short, make some regrettable decisions... but it was just really hard to really LOVE the leads.
I do think this storyline was realistic as in terms of some people really do never make it (whatever career choices, sports, blah blah) so I totally can see why others have really enjoyed and loved the artistic approach.
Definitely a more slice of life sort of drama, daily life, and a lot of emotions...
I would say, I would WARN those that are maybe not emotionally stable (very depressed or anxious); I think the beginning is a really hard watch.
Acting was definitely great though!
Overall; I would not recommend this drama however I do think it had a unique and artistic approach that others have already and would enjoy.
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Mature actor plays child in insane grotesquerie
I cannot stand to watch this actress repeatedly cast as an unconvincing child, while there is nothing about her that bespeaks youth or innocence. It seems grotesque and clown-like to me.This was probably a bad decision all-around. She can't carry the game. It literally makes her seem like the caricatures of very old Hollywood stars who can't face ageism or loss of fame gracefully, so they go insane.
Mind you, I have seen hundreds of C-dramas, I love all types, but this casting, and watching a grown woman act petty, childish, and bratty, makes me seriously queasy.
DNF, 2 EPS and I was sickened.
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Such a heartfelt and meaningful message communicated through the show!
I have never had to deal with such serious disorders or diseases, but this kdrama really made me feel like I was one of the nurses living through what hospital life felt like. The characters were so relatable, and I liked how there were a lot of different representations of different disorders and such. Moreover, I did not expect such a change throughout the other end of the show; when she begins to feel depressed and gains symptoms slowly, I thought that was really well portrayed as it didn't happen quickly, but more gradually. Through the female lead, I was able to see the challenges she faced during her job and the adversities she had to overcome as a nurse with depression. Especially during that episode, I guess I saw that doctors and nurses are also people and humans who have feelings.Personally, I think the only thing that is making me hesitant about making it a full 10/10 is the pacing and a little bit of the romance that was depicted. Don't hate me for saying this, but I think the childhood friend had more chemistry than the other doctor! Maybe because they just clash well together and had better banter, but I felt like the romance between the fl and ml felt rushed and kind of forced. From giving rice cakes out and quickly developing feelings for the fl, I feel like it was too quick. However, I did like that he never gave up on his feelings and pursued her: that is what made him better than the childhood friend. He had more courage and wasn't a coward like the childhood friend, but I just wish I could see them interact more, as I didn't feel that spark between them that I did with the fl and her childhood friend.
Overall, this kdrama had an excellent plot, and the actors did such an amazing job with their roles! I loved how the story showed that professionals can also feel feelings and can experience hardships just as much as their patients. I felt connected to the main characters of the show, and I especially loved the head nurse and her story about her sister. It made me feel like she was fit for her job.
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world building lacks a bit
Throughout the whole show I was wondering how certain details about the world building each kingdom's cultivation techniques, etc. work. I'm not sure whether that information was lost from book to series adaptation or if it never existed in the first place. It makes me want to read the book.I also felt that the dialogue was weak at times and the script could've been better to have a stronger sense of relationship between certain characters or to build up tension in moments of danger and through hardships.
The story itself was very enjoyable, although I think the ending happened a bit too quick. The final battle lasted way less than I thought it would, as though it was too easy.
Aesthetically it was very pretty and I liked all the actors on it.
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One of my favorite series!
One of my favorite series!As a FirstKhao fan, this show met all my expectations in every way. I loved seeing Khaotung as a ruthless hitman who turns into an absolute cutie whenever he's around First's character. Meanwhile, First's character, consumed by guilt, gradually gets caught up in the situation and spends the last six episodes trying to make amends.
Episode 6 is, by far, the best episode of the series for me.
I also discovered JoongDunk through this show and was immediately won over by their chemistry. Dunk, in particular, plays his role perfectly.
However, I have to say that what truly sets The Heart Killers apart is its soundtrack. Every song is carefully selected by P'Jojo and fits each scene perfectly. Even a year later, the soundtrack is still among my favorites on Spotify.
I highly recommend this series without hesitation.
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A series well worth watching again without hesitation.
This series is truly on a whole different level compared to most of the shows I've watched. Let's start with the historical period it portrays. As a European, I wasn't very familiar with Thailand's history, and this series taught me a lot. The costumes and the music were my absolute favorite aspects. I love this era, and the show really makes you feel transported back to the 1970s.Even though it's been several months since I watched this series for the first time, the soundtrack remains one of my all-time favorites. I can't even count how many times I've listened to Hold Your Hands :-)
And of course, the actors are outstanding. Mile and Apo are truly extraordinary—two mature actors who perform with such naturalness and talent. The SonEuro couple was also a real revelation. Even without a happy ending for them, they undoubtedly left a lasting impression thanks to their incredible performances.
A series well worth watching again without hesitation.
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A MUST WATCH DRAMA!!
I have never wrote reviews before but this drama is so good and excellent with a strong storyline, great acting and beautiful cinematography. The romance is developed beautifully, combining emotional depth, longing and genuine chemistry between the characters. Every stage of their relationship feels natural and meaningful, making their journey incredibly engaging. It’s well-paced, heartfelt and truly unforgettable from start to finish! The actors did a great job indeed. Each and every episode of this drama is beautiful! And the osts are also amazing!Was this review helpful to you?
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brilliant story line
loved the dream within a dream, definitely a re- watch for the future, was hooked from start to finish, the actors & actresses were all amazing, the main lead is one of my fav actors Liu Yuning , would love to see the cast in another series together, Chengsi Wang glad he did not die in this series real loveable character, thank you Gǎnxiè nǐmen wèi wǒmen dài lái rúcǐ jīngcǎi de jù jí. Nǚ'ér dài wǒ rù kēng zhōngguó diànshìjù, yīnwèi wǒ tài xǐhuān lǐmiàn de tèxiào hé wǔshù chǎngmiànle. Yě yào gǎnxiè dǎoyǎn hé jùzǔ rényuán, shì tāmen zhìzuòle zhèxiē jù jí, wèi wǒ de shēnghuó zēngtiānle xǔduō lèqù. Wǒ yǐjīng hěnjiǔ méi kànguò yīngwén diànshìjù/diànyǐngle. Zàicì yóuzhōng de gǎnxiè nǐmen!Was this review helpful to you?
and the hits keep on hitting
I truly loved Bloodhounds as it had a more cohesive storyline and a purpose. the second season was a show to just demonstrate brutality, and though they win in the end, it there was such an imbalance that I developed Stockholm syndrome and rooted for the bad guys. why? who doesn’t like winners. and that’s why I didn’t enjoy this show as much because of that. unlike other bullying shows, there was a build up of hope. this shows didn’t have that. everyone either got sick, broken or died. of course in the end the bad guys loses and so what, the good guys were losing from the beginning. acting is superb but these are the shows why bullying is growing in this world, it seems to give them hope they’ll win the battle.Was this review helpful to you?
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Sonya and Lookmhee deserve better series than this
I like Sonya and Lookmhee together since they have great chemistry, however, I have not really enjoyed any of their series. I wanted to like this one, since I thought a lot of the usual problems their shows have would not rise up in a rom-com but I was wrong...My biggest problem with this show was the completely nonsensical personality shift that happened to Si at the end of episode 7. Her suddenly becoming really obsessive and jealous pretty much undid all of her great character development. I hate the "you can't talk to other women/men" charactertype in romace series in general.
What also really bothered me throughout this series was the weird lack of consent and ignoring of boundaries. There was a great moment in this series where Si told Klao that she did not like being kissed without her consent. However, not long after that, Si herself kissed Klao while she was asleep, not able to consent to the kiss. Again, the impact of the previous scene where consent was discussed in a meaningful way was basically undone. On top of that, Klao acts in a really uncomfortable way towards Si throughout the first episodes of the series, always groping her and trying to get unnecessarily close even when Si expresses that she is not comfortable. Like I said, there is one scene where consent gets discussed, however, I don't really think it covers all of the instances where Klao does not respect Si's boundaries. The relationship between Si and Klao is portrayed as healthy even though most of the moments where they are supposedly getting closer are set in motion by Klao harassing Si. With this kind of set up sexual harassment gets inevitably downplayed.
The conclusion to the plot concerning Si's ex was also not handled with enough care. Yes, this is a comedy and the scene where the ex gets beaten up by a rooster was pretty funny, but I don't think what happened to her at the end was right. I get it, she was a stalker and tried to blackmail Si, but I don't think her getting actually beaten up by Klao, tied up, and getting left in the middle of nowhere was the right way to end that plot. Call me the friend that's too woke but I don't think a woman getting assaulted and tied up is funny, even when it's done by another woman. She should just not have shown up anymore after she got hit by Klao and shat on by the rooster for the first time and it would've been fine. She was obviously in the wrong but so was what happened to her in the end. In a different kind of series it could've worked, but not in a rom-com where it's treated as a gag.
Now, what I really liked was Si's character development. She grew into a really likable character but still retained some of her brattiness which made her fun (until she did a complete 180 and basically regressed to her previous self after the wedding of course...). Klao was kind of fun too. Everybody else, though, was really bland. I would've especially liked to see more of Si's sister, Song, and how their conflict got resolved since that basically doesn't get explained at all. I think this series would've been a lot better if everything that happened after the wedding got scrapped and that screentime was dedicated to flesh out Si's family conflict a little bit more.
Sonya and Lookmhee are genuinely good actresses and I am praying that their next project is better than this.
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Is your first love Food?
then, Start watching now.Food analogy: Buffet.
I always start my reviews with some kind of food analogy but this series has so much food in it that i had to buffet it.
It is not just the food but Comedy gold. The story is incredibly heartwarming, filled with friendship and character growth. "Status window" Webtoon have long been famous in korea, it was high that it would enter the kdrama market as well. What i can tell you is that you would need tissues because you will cry while laughing so damn hard in every episode. The plot is pretty straight forward but the beauty is in thr form in which the story is told. To some it may seem like white washing the military like but i choose to believe that friendly military camps might exist, atleast in my imagination it does.
Watch for the cute characters that will make you root for them as well as the light undertone of predictable mystery will give this show an umami flavour.
Good watch for heavy days.
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WOW DOMUNDI HAS DONE IT AGAIN
Love Upon a Time is in great contention to be the best BL series of the year!I love that Domundi is obviously really trying their best and putting enough money in their series.
Love Upon a Time is a high value production with good cinematopgraphy, beautiful set pieces and intricate costumes. Wonderfully executed by the same director of Khemjira (which clearly influenced this series with their past-lives concepts), fully embracing the Thai history and culture made the series all the more unique and enjoyable.
The cast were amazing. NetJJ chemistry is so electric- i am so glad they found the perfect new partner for Net. Net is born to be an actor and is just a natural on screen - and that bathing scene in the river will forever be etched in my brain. JJ may be amatuerish and at times may feel "overacting", but as the episodes go on you just cant help but fall for his charm, his cuteness, and comedic timing. The way he uses his facial expressions so candidly can be so disarming. LatteKim is also the perfect second couple, but let me warn you about Latte because this guy has no right to be this HOT.
I initially brushed this off because i thought itwas going to be a copy of the recently concluded series 'Im the Most Beautiful Count" - it has the same present to past time travelling concept, but boy am i glad that ididnt skip this because not only did LUAT execute the concept better, they even tied the story in a very neat bow to make us all feel good after finishing the series. In fact i think they ended the series so beautifully and conclusively that it leaves zero chances for a sequel.
This series will also remind you of two of the most famous K-drama time travelling series - Scarlet Heart and Bon Apettit Your Majesty - and im glad to report that LUAT has managed and ended this series far better than those 2 korean series.
It is also important to mention again that i loved that this series (just like Khemjira and Duang before it ), is not following a strict 45min or 60min runtime, but instead allows each episodes to run in varying length to fully tell their stories. Yes, the episodes maybe longer than usual but it doesnt drag the story - it feels like they have carefully planned and mapped out the entire story. perfectly sprinkled with all the BL tropes we all loved, sprinkled with a bright violet unicorn flatulence While i understand that not every series and production companies allows a free range runtime especially those who are airing on freetv, im glad that the Domundi series being produced lately is fully taking advantage of its platforms to be free to tell their stories in their own way and in their own time.
Do i also need to say how much i love Domundi is pushing the limits with regards to their sexy scenes?
While the series has a lot of strength, its not without flaws. One matter in particular is romanticising the concepts of slave servants wherein the slaves acts as if they are friends to their master. I also hate the idea that once a servant always a servant because even in the present times all the slaves in the past are stuck in the same low social status.
Will i rewatch ? Already saw all episodes twice. Will i recommend? Are you kidding, of course! Overall its a 9.75. I really hope that Domundi can keep this momentum going.
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