Reviews

A new type of drama for me

This is my first drama of this type and I found it to be full of misunderstandings, a roller coaster of getting together and breaking up, lots of red-flag scenes, intensive emotional and physically passionate moments, and contained many of the same tropes found in dramas between the opposite sex.

The story was fairly melodramatic, spanned ten or more years and contained stressful family dynamics and negative social stereotypes around homosexuality. There were lots of sweet touching moments and an intense emotional connection between the two leads and my required happy ending. Honestly, this type of drama is not one I would normally watch, but I am glad I gave it a chance. Recommended and re-watchable.

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A good watch for those not easily triggered

This wasn't easy to watch. It made me angry a LOT. But I kept tuning in because I wanted to know what happened to Lu Feng!

The story was tortured in a lot of places. There were some acting fails. But I loved the chemistry between the mains when it was humming. Honestly, I disliked pretty much every character other than Lu Feng, including Yi Chen (Xiao Chen?). And the show's treatment of mental illness was shit. It was such a missed opportunity to really shine. Ugh.

Overall I enjoyed myself. It kept me wanting to know what was next. Not perfect but still a solid watch.

And I am unapologetically team LF! Look, I watched the whole thing. I know all the facts. And I stand by my decision.

First, his story was compelling to me. He's struggling but he never strays from his objective. He's absolutely devoted and completely obsessed. Second, he grows over the course of the series. He makes mistakes (that's an understatement, folks) and learns from them. Third, his suffering at the hands of every other character shredded me. Despite his despicable behavior I felt for him.

Also, my shallow side will never get over how beautiful the actor who portrayed LF (Ayden Sng) is. He's approaching He Yan Zhao (Sammy's Children's Day) gorgeous. He's Takeuchi Ryoma, Bible Wichapas, Apo Nattawin level gorgeous. He's Denzel Washington gorgeous. As my list suggests, his type is not my normal bias; I like 'em melinated, chile. But here we are.

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I'm sorry Taecyeon but it's not 10 out of 10

The show promises to be deep and profound, but it's actually shallow and feels unfinished. It hints at many topics without actually developing a plot.
The following are the critical points:

- It could have been fewer episodes;

- It was wrongly advertised as a love story or bromance, but the relationship was shallow and not developed;

- They tried to portray different tropes, leaving them all unfinished;

- Arata's storyline was left unfinished, in spite of being best friends, Ryu easily turns the page, just like quitting hockey, being a nurse or when Yohan left;

- It's supposed to be about Yohan and Ryu, but by the end it's all about Sumiko and Kanau;

- No character development. Ryu never shows any emotion or passion, apathetic;

- They wanted to portray a queer family outside labels, but then Ryu marries Sumiko "just for the sake of the child";

- The ending felt rushed in telling Yohan story and wrapping up their relationship from Yohan point of view. The timing of their relationship is off, after living together for years, it's unrealistic to only confess after years of not seeing each other and never before.

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If you’re New to this Genre it’s worth a shot ?

Although this series is considered a classic today, I didn’t truly appreciate it until I gave it a proper chance. After watching it multiple times, I can confidently say that it remains one of the most memorable BL dramas I’ve seen.

What stands out the most is the chemistry between the leads. Even years after its release, their interactions still feel natural and believable. Considering that the Thai BL industry was still developing at the time, the performances feel surprisingly genuine, which is one of the reasons the series has aged so well.

I also found myself drawn to the side characters, particularly Prem and Wad. Their dynamic added an interesting layer to the story, and I honestly wish the series had spent more time exploring their relationship. While the main romance is enjoyable, this pairing brought a different kind of tension and development that I found equally engaging.

Another major strength of the series is its soundtrack. The music perfectly complements the story and remains one of the most memorable aspects of the show. Even now, I still listen to several of the songs regularly.

While there were a few characters I would have liked to see developed further, I don’t have any significant complaints overall. The pacing feels balanced, the story is easy to follow, and the emotional moments are handled well without feeling overly dramatic.

This may not be a series that appeals to everyone, especially newer viewers who are used to more modern productions. However, I believe it remains an important and worthwhile watch. For anyone looking to explore Thai BL dramas, this is an excellent introduction to the genre and a reminder of why it became such a beloved classic among longtime fans.

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Do You Believe in Fairy Tales?

What begins as a seemingly innocent summer adventure takes a dark turn when three children in a quiet coastal town accidentally capture a murder on camera. Drawn into the orbit of the prime suspect, they soon find themselves tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and moral gray areas. Like a stone cast into still water, a single act sends ripples through multiple families, exposing hidden fractures and setting off a chain of consequences no one can control. The Bad Kids is a gripping slow-burn thriller where appearances deceive, innocence blurs, and every choice carries a price. This is not a story about what happened. It is a story about what people choose to believe happened, in order to survive it.

What elevates The Bad Kids beyond the framework of a conventional crime drama is its refusal to concern itself with the mystery of who committed the crime. The answer arrives almost immediately. Instead, the series turns its gaze toward something far more unsettling: the gradual erosion of morality and the quiet ways in which darkness takes root. It is less interested in murder as an act than in the emotional and psychological conditions that make it possible. Beneath its suspenseful exterior lies a haunting meditation on loneliness, neglect, desire, and the fragile boundaries between victim and perpetrator.

At the heart of this story is Zhu Chao Yang, one of the most fascinating young protagonists television has produced. Initially presented as a bright but isolated child struggling to navigate a fractured family life, he slowly emerges as something far more complex. The further the story progresses, the more it invites uncomfortable questions. How much of what we see is truth? How much is performance? At what point does survival begin to resemble manipulation? The show never provides easy answers, and it is all the more haunting for it. Every scene feels like a subtle negotiation between truth and performance, innocence and calculation. By the end, the question is no longer whether Chao Yang is a victim of circumstance, but how much those circumstances have reshaped him.

Then there is Zhang Dong Sheng, one of the most compelling antagonists I've seen. What makes him memorable is not simply his capacity for violence, but the painful humanity that exists beneath it. He is not introduced as a monster lurking in the shadows. He is a man desperate to hold onto love, dignity, and a place in a world that seems determined to reject him. The series never asks us to forgive his actions, but it repeatedly forces us to understand them. That distinction is what makes him so frightening. Monsters are easy to condemn. People are not. His relationship with Zhu Chao Yang forms the beating heart of the series. Though positioned on opposite sides of the story, the two function as distorted reflections of one another. Both are intelligent, emotionally isolated, desperate for acceptance, and capable of concealing their true selves behind carefully constructed facades. What begins as a battle between innocence and corruption gradually transforms into something far more tragic: a portrait of two souls recognizing themselves in each other.

The title itself becomes one of the drama's most unsettling questions. Who exactly are the bad kids? The children who make terrible decisions? The adults who fail them? The parents whose love comes with conditions attached? The series offers no simple answer. Instead, it dismantles the comforting illusion that goodness and wickedness belong to separate categories. Everyone carries the capacity for both. The difference lies only in circumstance, opportunity, and choice. This idea echoes throughout the entire narrative. Nearly every tragedy in the story can be traced back to a longing to be loved. Parents choose favorites. Children compete for attention. Spouses seek validation. Affection becomes transactional, offered and withheld according to expectations. In a world where love feels conditional, morality itself begins to erode. The series suggests that people rarely become dangerous because they are inherently cruel. More often, they become dangerous because they are desperate.

Visually, The Bad Kids wraps this darkness in sunlight. Coastal landscapes, humid afternoons, crowded apartment blocks, and endless summer skies create an atmosphere filled with nostalgia. Yet beneath the warmth lingers a persistent sense of dread, as though something is quietly decaying beneath the surface. The result is a world that feels both beautiful and deeply unsettling. Childhood, often romanticized as a time of innocence, becomes a stage upon which innocence slowly disappears. The recurring melody of Little White Boat also serves as the perfect embodiment of this contradiction. What begins as a simple melody gradually evolves into something eerie and unforgettable, drifting through the narrative like a ghost. Each appearance feels less like a lullaby and more like a reminder of what has already been lost. Few dramas have used music so effectively to bridge the distance between innocence and tragedy.

The Bad Kids often feels like a fairy tale that has lost its way. Not the sanitized stories we inherit as children, but the older kind, where forests conceal dangers, innocence offers no protection, and every choice carries a consequence. As the narrative unfolds, the line between reality and storytelling becomes increasingly blurred. The series repeatedly gestures toward the comfort of neat conclusions, inviting both its characters and its audience to believe in endings where justice is restored and wounds are healed. Yet beneath that comforting surface runs a darker current, one that quietly questions whether such endings ever truly existed. By the finale, the drama leaves us standing between two versions of the same story: the fairy tale we wish to believe and the reality we fear may be true. The tension between those possibilities becomes one of the show's most enduring and haunting achievements.

What has fueled discussion around The Bad Kids long after its finale is its deliberate ambiguity. The series leaves behind clues, contradictions, and shadows that encourage multiple interpretations. There is a version of the story that feels reassuring, where justice prevails and innocence survives. There is another version that is considerably darker, one that lingers in the corners of certain scenes and between carefully chosen lines of dialogue. The drama never tells us which version to believe. Instead, it asks a far more interesting question: why do we want to believe one over the other?

Long after the murders, twists, and revelations fade from memory, that question remains. The Bad Kids is not ultimately a story about crime. It is a story about perception. About the stories people tell themselves in order to live with guilt, grief, and regret. About the frightening possibility that evil does not arrive all at once, but grows quietly in places where love, trust, and innocence have been allowed to wither. Like the best prestige dramas, it understands that the greatest horror is not discovering who the monster is. It is realizing how easily one can be made.

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FOR LU FENG AND AYDEN'S SAKE!

* I GAVE THIS DRAMA ONE OF MY HIGHEST RATINGS JUST FOR THE CHARACTER LU FENG'S AND THE ACTOR AYDEN'S sake!!! *
THIS DRAMA HAS RAISED MY BP ENOUGH! NO NEED FOR MORE!!!


YESSS ONLY FOR THESE 2 PPL!don't get me wrong all the actors did their job soo well that I HATED EACH AND EVERY CHARACTER ESP THAT FAMILY OF 4!!! I HATED YC AND HOS BROTHER OMG THAT GUY WAS THE NASTIEST CREATURE EVER!!! HATED HIM AND DESPISE HIM TO MY BONES ANS CORE!!! UGHH THINKING AB THAT FAMILY MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL! SAME GOES FOR LF'S DAD BUT RHAT MAN SAID BYE AFTER A FEW EPS OF DRAMA! BUT THAT BROTHER SAID WELL AND HAPPY FOR LIFE... HYPOCRITE A$$ H0L3 .... MY HATE FOR THEM WILL NEVER GO DOWN IDC IDC IDC.... ANYWAYS THE ONLY CHARACTER I CARED FOR IS LU FENG AND SHALL STAY LIKE THIS FOREVER!! IDC ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK! BUT LU FENG WAS AND IS MY GUY! MAYBE MAYBE AT FIRST I WASN'T SO ATTACHED TO THIS CHARACTER SOO MUCH BUT AS THE DRAMA PROGRESSED HE BECAME THE CORE CHARACTER FOR ME!!! 😌😌😌 AND THIS DRAMA WILL HAVE A REWATCH ABILITY FROM ME JUST FOR HIS SAKE!! 😭😭😭😭😭and AYDEN MY MAN ATE THIS ROLE!!!THIS WAS PURE ART TO SEE HIM ACT!HOPEFULLY HE GETS THE AWARDS AND THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES! NOTE- YES!! I LIKE TO WRITE IN ALL CAPS WHEN I NEED TO CONVEY SOMETHING! SO DO NOT NEED TO COMMENT AND TELL ME ABOUT THAT! 🙄🙄🙄

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Best best best

I've only watched three episodes thus far, but I strongly believe this might just be the best BL release of 2026. I'm completely hooked.To me, Ticket to Heaven feels like the return of GeminiFourth since Love in the Moonlight. I say this because the emotional scenes reminded me so much of that series. It was the first BL I ever watched them in, and they left a lasting impression on me. Since then, I've always associated them with stories that know how to balance tenderness with emotional depth.
Once again, Gemini and Fourth prove why they are such a beloved pairing. Their chemistry is effortless and natural, making every interaction feel genuine and heartfelt. Their visuals are stunning, but what truly stands out is the way they deliver the script. Every line feels intentional, and whether the scene is playful, romantic, or heartbreaking, they capture your attention completely.
The emotional moments have been the highlight for me. You can feel the characters' pain, vulnerability, confusion, and affection through their performances. Nothing feels exaggerated or forced. Instead, it feels authentic, which makes it easy to become emotionally invested in their journey.
Three episodes in, and I'm already counting down the days until the next one. That's how captivating this series has been. If it continues at this pace and maintains the quality of its storytelling and performances, Ticket to Heaven could easily go down as one of the standout BL dramas of 2026.
For now, I'm all in. I'm hooked, emotionally invested, and excited to see where this story takes us. If the remaining episodes are anything like the first three, Ticket to Heaven may very well become one of my favourite BL series of all time.

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Okay… it suckered me right in

I am shocked to be sitting on the other side of a J-Drama and writing a positive review, but here we are.

This is a WILD ride. It is part psychological thriller, part romance. The ML is truly a red flag (run, girl, run) but he keeps you hooked every episode. In fact, this whole
show keeps you hooked. Our leads have incredible chemistry, and their scenes can make you swoon or send shivers down your spine. Our ML acted his role impeccably, truly playing the role of a guy who needs a heck of a lot of therapy.

But his development was good, and I’ll give the writers that. Same for our FL. Loved where her character was at the end of the show. Also thankful for that happy ending after that angst.

It was captivating and gritty. Despite any of its flaws, it delivers a production quality more reminiscent of what we see from Korea and China. The cinematography is peek, the writing is better than what we normally see in these, the styling is better, and the OST is amazing.

In a long format show, I couldn’t handle our ML, but I went into these nine episodes knowing what was ahead. I actually could have had a few more episodes to be honest. For some reason, this just worked for me.

If you like gritty, toxic love, it’s worth the watch.

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A Beautiful Slow Burn with Incredible Chemistry

My Cherie Amour was my very first Thai drama, and honestly, what a wonderful introduction to lakorns. Fifteen minutes into the first episode, I already had a feeling I was going to love it, and by the end, it easily became one of my favorite romance dramas.

What stood out to me most was how well written everything felt. You can usually tell when a drama is driven by strong writing, and this one had that feeling right from the beginning. The story takes its time, allowing relationships, emotions, and character development to unfold naturally. It is a slow burn romance, but once the relationship starts progressing, it becomes an endless stream of sweetness. I found myself smiling and blushing throughout so many scenes because Anong and Wichai were just that adorable together.

The story revolves around two very different families. Anong lost her parents at a young age and was raised by her loving aunts and four protective brothers. She is essentially the princess of the family, surrounded by people who would do absolutely anything for her. Despite growing up privileged, Anong is independent, intelligent, and surprisingly modern for her time. She challenges social expectations and refuses to fit neatly into the role society expects from women.

Wichai, on the other hand, is a respected judge who lost his father young and spent much of his life carrying responsibilities for his family. He is upright, honorable, and always tries to do the right thing, sometimes even at the expense of his own happiness. He is one of the biggest green flags I have ever seen in a drama. Respectful, dependable, kind, loyal, and deeply caring. Honestly, dramas keep raising my standards with men like Wichai.

What I loved most was watching Anong pursue Wichai. Usually, when a female lead actively chases a man, it can sometimes become awkward or embarrassing to watch, but that never happened here. Anong was playful, confident, and charming. Her feelings were clear, and she fought for them without losing her dignity. Watching her slowly break through Wichai's walls was one of the most enjoyable parts of the entire drama.

The chemistry between Yaya and Tor was absolutely phenomenal. Their interactions felt effortless, whether they were flirting, arguing, longing for each other, or simply sharing quiet moments. The emotional connection between them felt genuine, and their romance developed beautifully. Every glance, smile, and conversation added something meaningful to their relationship. They looked incredible together and made it impossible not to root for them.

Yaya was fantastic as Anong. She brought so much warmth, charm, confidence, and vulnerability to the role. Anong could be playful one moment and fiercely determined the next. She was a strong character without feeling unrealistically perfect. Tor was equally impressive as Wichai. He perfectly captured a man burdened by responsibilities, self-doubt, and family obligations while still remaining incredibly lovable. His subtle facial expressions often communicated more than words ever could.

Another aspect I loved was the family dynamics. Both families felt alive and fully developed. The relationships between siblings, aunts, nieces, and extended family members added so much depth to the story. I especially enjoyed seeing Wichai slowly become part of Anong's family and watching Anong build relationships with Wichai's sister and niece. Even side characters received enough development to make them memorable.

The production quality was also beautiful. The costumes, hairstyles, sets, and overall atmosphere transported me into the period setting. Every episode looked stunning. Yaya's wardrobe alone deserves its own appreciation post because she looked breathtaking in every scene.

The writing deserves special praise because even seemingly small moments ended up having meaning later. Character growth felt earned, relationships evolved naturally, and many side stories added depth rather than feeling like filler. It is one of those dramas where the journey matters just as much as the destination.

I have watched plenty of Korean and Chinese dramas featuring toxic parents, and usually my tolerance for such characters is fairly high. But Wichai's mother tested every ounce of patience I had. She was manipulative, selfish, controlling, and responsible for so much pain throughout the story. What frustrated me most was that her actions often went far beyond simple meddling. She continuously created drama, emotionally damaged her children, and even contributed to tragedies that permanently affected their lives. She was the one character I genuinely struggled to tolerate, and while the drama attempted redemption, I personally found her difficult to forgive.

There were also a few misunderstandings that occasionally became frustrating, but thankfully they never dragged long enough to ruin the story. Compared to many romance dramas, this one handled misunderstandings much better.

`I also want to give special praise to Prasit, Anong's youngest brother. He ended up being one of my favorite characters in the entire drama. He brought so much warmth, humor, and heart to the story, and every scene involving him was a joy to watch. Despite often being underestimated by those around him, he consistently showed emotional intelligence, kindness, and an unwavering love for his family.

The actor did an excellent job portraying a character with autistic traits. The performance felt respectful, natural, and never exaggerated. Prasit was never reduced to a stereotype or used merely as comic relief. Instead, he felt like a fully developed character with his own personality, strengths, and emotional journey. Some of the sweetest and most memorable moments in the drama came from him.

In general, the acting across the entire cast was outstanding. From the main leads to the supporting characters, everyone delivered convincing and memorable performances. The chemistry between the actors, the emotional scenes, and even the family interactions all felt authentic, which made it easy to become invested in the story and its characters.
My Cherie Amour was an incredibly rewarding watch. It delivered romance, family drama, character growth, beautiful cinematography, strong performances, and enough heartwarming moments to leave a lasting impression. It is the kind of drama that reminds you why slow-burn romances can be so satisfying when written well.

This was not only a fantastic first Thai drama for me, but also one of the sweetest and most enjoyable romance dramas I have watched in a long time.

Rating: 9.5-10/10

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A double helix of love and destruction and two souls

This drama is not for fragile hearts or people who are looking for ideal character.It is way darker than what one can handle. It comes with a heavy warning of SA, Torture,Kidnap, Homophobia, Emotional Codependence,Bipolar Disorder,Societal pressure, Unsupportive parents, On and off situation.

Drama starts with very romantic and a relationship that gives you nothing but butterflies in your stomach. But don't fall for it.. because as the story progresses the drama gets darker and darker. It is hard to say who is good and who is bad and what caused this. All characters in the series are flawed but you will cry with them as well.

It's a drama that is very hard to rate. You love the characters but hate them as well. You understand their pain but sometimes u don't even defend their actions. U know why they did those things but u simply can't and don't want to even understand the reasoning behind because the torture they inflicted on each other is simply just too much for one to handle sometimes even crossing the line of humanity. You want to see the characters happy ending but u don't know if the happy ending is actually a happy ending. But at the same time you simply can't wish for the characters happy ending. It's a very hard watch. Each sec this drama takes a toll in your mind. And after completing this series you will want nothing but a therapy for yourself.

Plot-
The story revolves around two souls Lufeng and Yichen who fell in love with each other deeply in their school days. All they wanted was to spend the lifetime with each other. Throughout the time they loved each other but like the two crossed lovers fate brings them together and then separate from each other leaving nothing but pain and longing for just be together. That seperation took the form of destruction. A destruction that brought harm to both of them and separated them even more to the point of not able to fix anything. They both were toxic to each other but at the same time the happiness of each other. Even though they bring out monstrous side of each other they chose their love and tried to fix as much as it was possible.

Though the plot sounds dreamy but there are certain parts in the plot that I wish it could be handled with care. The characters pov should be shown better in order to avoid the notion of that only one is obsessed and other is not when both lufeng and yichen were obsessed with each other.

Characters:-
Lufeng- Lufeng was nothing but a person who grown up with abusive parents. He don't know how to love someone with care and softness. So when he fell in love with yichen who was his light. He just wanted to hold onto that warmth.His love know no boundaries. But as he was brought up in rich family he can't take no. So when separation happens instead of letting go or just handling the matter in a mature way. He went into completely black flag era which i don't think I have ever watched of that toxic level. That longing and separation which made him like a walking corpse in order to show his pain and take revenge he went to the lengths of raping and inflicting the pain and harm to the person he loved most( yichen) on soul level. But he learnt to restrain his actions. Lufeng will make u cry, hate and feel pain along with him. He is a very flawed character. Sometimes u ques him if he deserve his happy ending. But this series handled the atrocities that he inflicted on yichen with care by repeatedly showing that this is not acceptable, that what he is doing is completely wrong and he don't deserve yichen. Series will ques his love for yichen. Even lufeng will ques himself. That part is something that i appreciate in the series.

Yichen- He is a person who is unable to take actions and runs away from the situation whenever little discomfort happens. He is people pleaser. But he is also the victim like lufeng. One decision of him not holding his ground and leave lufeng due to his Homophobic family and dying mother wish changed the whole relationship with lufeng. But he is also the person who time and again chose to go back to lufeng just because he is in love with him and his hope that what if this time they get their happy ending, what if there is even slightest of hope for lufeng to change. But he is also the person who never fights for his relationship. U will understand his logic and emotion behind his decisions but hate him also. But u empathize with him as well.

Yichen's brother Yichen-I don't hate him. I just never understood why drama never showed that he intentionally hid lufeng's parting msg to yichen later. This decision led yichen to believe that lufeng is gone for good and will never come back.

Yichen's mother-I get it that society was against the same sex relationship that time so she chose society pinpointing and their standards over his own son yichen's happiness and her homophobia is also the reason of whatever pain both yichen and lufeng beared for almost a decade.

Costume- Throught out the series, costume of both lufeng and yichen has been designed to reflect their state of mind and their emotional stand in relationship. Earlier in the series, both lufeng and yichen wore bright colours like warm sunshine rays in spring season. Then during lufeng's black flag era lufeng wore black depicting his obsession, death, emptiness. While yichen wore white showing peace and freedom he seeks but has been snatched away from. Then again in their last phase they wore plain and neutral colour not too bright but not too dull. Just like their relationship.

Camera and lighting- The directors has done a very good job in portraying diff colours according to their relationship. In beginning phase showing bright and warm colours of sunlight then after separation and black flag era mostly white showing depression like vibes then at the end again neutral or original lighting. Mixture of both.

Props/ Screenwriting - What amazed me is how screenwriter has used perfect props as metaphor to reflect their state of mind during black flag era. All those bird cage, chains, double pendulum, the furniture, the placement of actors in screen and their posture. The repeated reference to sunflower and sunlight. Everything was so perfectly done.

OST- The songs "My love" and "Love song that nobody cares about" are so good that now it's been in my playlist on repeat. It's memorable.

Ayden acting- I can see no one but ayden to play this role. Lufeng was such a complex character but ayden portrayed so well. His pain, sadness, yearning and love, his possessiveness and the way he used to look at yichen as lufeng as a character. It won my heart. Everything about his acting was perfect. I am definitely looking forward for his future projects.

Lu si tong acting- He did a good job in showing the resistance and the hurt. He showed what yichen is feeling and his dilemma so well. What remains memorable to me is how he portrayed that lufeng has hurted him to the core and he is seeking protection by his body posture and the way he portrayed his depressed smile when he was hurting inside.

Kisses- It was after a very long time that i have seen an actor to portray the intensity of love, possesion, obsession, anger and desire through kisses. And Ayden deserves this recognition because it's rare these days for an actor to be able to do that.

Drama handling of sensitive issues- Although i genuinely believe that some topics should be handled more sensitively but overall they did good job in repeatedly showing that this is wrong.

Drama vs Novel- This is imp. I loved drama adaptation way more. In novel the way lufeng was shown if that would have been adapted the same in drama i would never wanted lufeng to be happy. The way drama toned down him and the way their separation period was lessen with no son involvement is what I am happy. Plus in drama the portrayal of lufeng being sick and him undergoing therapy made him and his actions little bit understandable which was unlike novel and i am so grateful about that. Although that still not justify his SA towards yichen. That was crossing all humanity and there is no redemption arc for that. That SA is like a thorn in flower petals carpet.

Rewatch- I would hardly rewatch it as this drama gave me nothing but trauma and i need only their special ep with only green flag aura to heal. Only their ep1-2 and 11-12 is re-watchable for me. Other ep just gives me trauma.

Overall I loved this drama for how flawed their characters are. The way I was obsessed with this drama by sleeplessly waiting for next ep each week and thinking about the drama whole week and rewatching their sweet moments made this my toxic bl drama of the year. It was a heavy watch for me but this drama kept me engaged that I never dropped. Sometimes it's not the perfect story that remains with us but it's their pain and tears and the characters flaw with character development is what that stays in ur heart.

I would recommend it to watch only if you can handle the depth of the characters and the toxicity that it comes with it. As this drama actually can be triggering to people given the sensitive issues that it has shown.

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i am not sure about ending

the first half of the series was very good. the actors' performances were excellent, especially hao wei, who was perfect. he was a fantastic character in terms of personality and vibe. many people said the series was too long, but they tied it up too quickly again. so the ending was a disappointment for me. xiang yong accidentally found himself in a mess, and the worst thing that happened to him wasn't hao wei forgetting him, but wan zhe forgetting him. when wan zhe forgot him, all the ties were broken. as I said, hao wei was a perfect character, and the cinematography and color of the series were very beautiful.

their love was so sweet and pure. hao wei's loyalty to xiang yong all these years impressed me. not every ending had to be happy. frankly, i think an unhappy ending would have been more impactful.

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