Reviews

can we skip to the good part?

this bl series had a very intereesting premise and important plotpoints. however i fear tha tthey had taken up too much on their plate resulting in a medicore execution of the ideas also paired with the short runtime of the show.
the idea of someone being colour blind until they meet the 'one' sounds very cool and is another tiwst on the soumates trope which i adore so i was immediately intrigued. my curiousity was further piqued when it was revealed that mono's and probes meeting wasn't always a good thing and that the mom had disappeared...why did she leave and where is she now?
and of course the most important thing: the love between the two leads

because of these things i expected a lot of this series and was surprised to find out there were only 8 episodes. i wondered how they were going to fit everything in and resolve all the plotpoints. welp, they didn't which was really disappointing and left me feelin unsatisfied and wanting more but not in a good way because it felt rushed and unfinished (there is a season 2 but one of the main leads is missing in the s2 so i havent watched it yet).
the first half of the series is pretty good tho and gave me butterflies from the fluffiness :)
it's not bad, it just hasn't fulfilled its potential which is rather sad for a story with such an interesting world.

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I tried to enjoy it

Let's start with the good (no spoilers):
I love phuwin and neo as brothers: it's so silly and their dynamic really does feel like they're brothers
i also adore louis and pond as brothers: i really did not expect it but it's very cute and very different from phuwin and neo's pairing as brothers which makes a nice contrast between the characters.
i also adored neo x louis but that's because i also saw them in the eclipse together. seeing them here as a more silly and innocent couple made me laugh a lot (iit made up for the time i wasted with pond x phuwin)
the ensemble cast of neo's friends was great: i loved how they gave phuwin's character advice and helped him build confidence.
the supporting sidecharacters were tbh the saving grace of this series because there was nothing enticing about the plot of this series.
i liked louis' voice for the ost and mix too!
the bad:
everything else. Especially the story for the main couple. there is no valuable message or meaning that FUTS wants to convey to its audience and instead just tries to throw a mix of well-known faces at you and hope you don't see that the characters have no chemistry with each other, the script is corny and cringe and the drama is unoriginal and bland.

(spoilers)
oh gee another jealous ex-girlfriend who stirrs up drama at the end? who would've expected that? not me!
besides: wtf was up with the weird fan shipping thing??? i get that they're supposed to represent irl BL fans, but in the end in FUTS the shippers get rewarded almost??? like there are no consequences AT ALL for their invasive and obnoxious behaviour.
instead of spending time on the shippers, they could've spend more time on developing Mix' character or Mork, yk the actual love interest? all we know about him is that he's the best friend of mix and madly in love with Pi for years. but where is his personality? Like let him be funny, let him be actually caring and thoughtful towards not only Pi but also others, because he wants to be. LET HIM HAVE OTHER FRIENDS AND HOBBIES INSTEAD OF ONLY CHASING PI!!!
also i must say: i don't think pond acted very well in this series but im going to blame it on the script and directing bc this story just sucked and im sure he can act and isn't just a pretty face.

final verdict: don't waste your time. watch a different series.

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2024 REVIEW NO SPOILERS

This Kdrama is lovely thats my first thought. No gratuitous angst inducing love triangle, no horrendous Miscommunication, No terrible Mother in Law, No crazy 2FL. No Juxtaposed melo storyline.

My second thought is that the great thing about this show is that it has a love triangle, it has a MIL who is not that nice, it has a crazy (in the best posdible way) 2FL, it has terrible Miscommunication, it has a melo sidestory, but yet it is consistently and unashamedly cute and fluffy.

It does this by constantly reminding us of its lovely core usually through the interactions of the MCs but also via the wonderful (and totally unrealistic but who cares) character that is Veronica Park.

If your in a slump and need fluff watch this its simply a slump buster.

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It’s not bad?..it could’ve been better

I don’t normally write reviews but there’s a few things I want to say. The show isn’t bad but neither is it good, though I hardly remember what happens in most of the episodes even after I just finished watching them. (Imma include stuff from BOTH seasons as everything was a blur and I don’t really remember what stuff happened in which season. Also the events of stuff I’ll be talking about aren’t in order so keep in mind. imma just say stuff that I first think of)


I liked the obviously flawed characters
Tharn, jealousy possessiveness,
Type, jealousy, possessiveness, impulsive, self centered
Minor/side characters: Techno(nosy),Champ(dense), Type’s father and boss, Tar, Lhong , that dude that was roommates with the one K-pop dude, Fiat, and Leo. (Got lazy writing the reasons lol)

Me rambling :) :
I LOVE TECHNO, quite literally all I can say.
Champ and the doc (Kinda forgot his name) They were honestly so cute together and individually.
Champs desire for food (so real) and the doc helping Type with his boss THANKK YOUUU FOR HELPING MY SANITY, I could not with that boss.
The other couple that was neighbors with the main couple AAAAA they were so cute

The story:

The plot and storyline was lowkey going no where but hey it was a ride.
If you like to watch toxic couples fighting and not doing anything about it this is for you Ig

—- I really just disliked the random sexual assault in the beginning of Tharntype while Type was sleeping, and how Types trauma was shown and then just forgotten?… I also disliked how he just suddenly wanted to sleep with Tharn, and at some moments it was too slow paced and fast paced so I don’t even know if there was a time skip or what.

Also the random ass kidnapping of Fiat???? LMAO what was that about, also when Tharn OBVIOUSLY saw Fiat be the one to kiss Type and Type pushed him away and when he was talking his response to it is “Well the Type I know never puts his guard down”???? Like I agree with type when he said something along the lines of why would I wait to cheat seven years later, but at the same time there’s many relationships where even after 20 years people can fall out of love.

The lack of trust in this relationship is insane and while I was reading other peoples reviews I didnt even realize how toxic there relationship truly was (their relationship is similar to my parents (fighting and arguing over stupid shit)🤡 ) so I only picked up on some of the toxic traits without realizing there’s far more.
Lhong pissed me off so much after figuring out what he was doing but honestly thats the only real emotion I felt throughout this entire show
Also why was Lhong arrested when they LITERALLY have evidence of his doing??

Also are they in college or highschool I was never able to tell until Tar was said to be a FRESHMAN IN HIGHSCHOOL????? So I was so confused because I was thinking it was college

Homestly theyre both toxic but type is more toxic in a direct way while tharn is indirectly

The way type knew Tharn is literally GAY and instead of type being mature and leaving the message be (or even checking his phone in general) he confronted her and instead of Tharn getting mad with the lack of trust he thought it was cute???

and the amount of misogynistic comments that were made that also somewhat gave off “he cant be 100% gay” “he must still like women”
Also with types commenting about how he hates gays still but not Tharn like then doesn’t that mean you just hate people that just happened to be gay and not the actual gay people themselves? Unlesss he still has prejudice against gay people but it’s not as intense

I understood why type may not have wanted to get married, as Tharn said he looks tough on the outside but actually overthinks about what other people might or are saying, type also mentioned he doesnt like being in the center of attention (aka the gossip that was happening in the hospital), it shows his hotheadedness and his tendency to runnaway as well.
But Tharn seemed to get married because he wanted to show people that Tyle is in his possession and is his only, like calm your tits nobody is gonna steal your man lmao also when type said they could easily break up if something happened unlike if they were married shows the lack of commitment. Like it’s fine if you care about other people talking about you and boyfriend because both of y’all are men.


Honestly it was understandable why Type wanted to breakup with him because of the stress coming from Tharn exes but type calm yourself

Also maybe I have a tolerance for toxic bitches or something but it kinda makes sense when you see something that aligns with your insecurities and negative mindset you kind of blame everything on everyone else and lose hope for anything thats positive especially when youre hotheaded and/or have anger issues and youre with other people. All the logic in your head kinds disappears and you just act solely with emotions and say implusive shit.
Though this does not AT ALL justify acting like immature man children, step away for a moment and actually DEAL with the problem, I cannot comprehend how even after 7 years they cannot sit down and talk like acrual adults. They just forgive and have sex. Like wtf?
Forgiving each other for the same actions that keep on repeating itself instead of putting an end to the problem itself is so infuriating They seen to bottle things up instead of talking it out, which is understandable as there are relatonship problems and individual problems. Its understandable of you dont want to tell your problem to your psrtner because youre sure you can handle it without it affecting anything else. but in Type’s situation, he doesnt know how to maintain his emotions and handle them properly which leads him to have outbursts and throws tantrums. And you know who has to deal with it? Tharn for no reason at all, though, sometimes he does deserve to get yelled at. But Type obviously is not able to handle stress well, Im not saying you always need to have a straight face and a strong front, but this is when communcation comes in. I hate it when people ignore the issue or are like “oh well this is just how I am” no shit? But not everyone can endure your bullshit nor is it an excuse to keep living with the problem without trying to fix it because “thats just how you are”

And thank you for listening to my random compilation that I don’t think anyone understands neither do I can Idk what this turned into :D 😀 🫶🙌👍

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if it's wrong why does it feel so right to rewatch it 4 times?

This series has absolutely become my comfort series.
I have watched the series twice and the movie (which is just the series pasted together) also twice and then i watched some of the anime episodes.
Why? Maybe that's a little bit part of the tism but iin all seriousness: why is it so addictive?
Semantic error shouldn't be addictive tbh: it uses the almost all the age-old BL drama tropes such as enemies-to-lovers, colege romance, grumpy x sunshine, straight guy falling in love with a guy etc. etc.
And yet! Though it uses these tropes - which isn't necessarily a bad thing, it manages to captivate the audience (me). I think that's due to the script: the script is really good in terms of drama and comedy. there wasn't a single moment where i felt like the dialogue was bad/cringey/lacking/out of character. The script made sense! Which is something that is often lacking in college romance enemies to lovers BL (2gether, fish upon the sky for example) And i think that's what made it so refreshing and addictive.
On top of that, the cinematography was really pretty and the acting and chemistry between the two leads was also very good.
All in all, this is a very fun watch and definitely needs to be on your list if you like romcom series with the grumpy x sunshine trope!

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puts the drama in BL drama! a classic

This series was a rollercoaster of a series! I think this was my second ever BL series that I watched from Thai production. I did not know what the story was about - except for guessing that it was about some reincarnated lovers from the title. So I was quite shocked when the first 10 minutes had the two maincharacters literally offing themselves with a gun.
I think this deserved a trigger warning for that!
Other than that: the story was intriguing and fun though I wish we'd gotten more screentime for Korn/In also as separate characters living their lives with their friends and family (I especially loved korn's younger brothers) and cut back on some of the side couples (especially manaow and her love interest - i wasn't feeling the chemistry tbh)
Anyways, I think this is also one of those BL drama's that you NEED to have watched, it's such a classic and for it's time period quite impressive and well-thought out. There's also a lot of segments on Thai cuisine and culture which I always adore.
I am of the opinion though that this is one of those series that you can only watch once because of the plot: it won't feel the same after i think and it's also not really a comfort series

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CRASH *Screams in heavy metal*

Crash really captured what I love about team-based crime thrillers. It has a few similarities with dramas like Taxi Driver and the recent hit Flex X Cop: well -written and directed action scenes, lovable good guys that you can't help but to root for, insidious, vile, pos villains that make you pray for their downfall every time they show up on screen and heart-wrenching "crash of the week" episodes that incorporate a few elements from real life cases.

So basically, this action thriller has the same formula that made the dramas I mentioned successful. If you found yourself completely invested in Taxi Driver and others like it, then you'll likely feel the same with Crash. Seriously it's that good.

I guess it's safe to assume that there will be a season 2. No spoilers but the ending was left wide open. I don't usually like to make assumptions with these kind of things but the success of the dramas I've mentioned above seem to indicate that as long as the ratings are high and there's there's plenty of stories left to tell, there's a strong possibility the drama will be getting multiple seasons. Fingers crossed!

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I almost dropped it but decided not to, and I was wrong.

The first three episodes were kinda interesting, but after that, it just got more and more boring. The only thing I actually liked about the show was how the female characters acted! That’s it. Everything else was poorly written, and seriously, the lead actor's performance? Ugh, it was so bad. This was my first time checking out a drama with Ki Yong, and I don't think I'll be back for more. His acting was just painful to watch—his reactions, his lines, those weird smiles he kept flashing, I ended up skipping like 80% of his emotional scenes 'cause they were just too cringy. Even the scenes with his daughter felt like they were written and acted badly. Honestly, most of the characters were badly written, but the lead? Such a loser dad and human being, zero charm in his character. And don't even get me started on that haircut—ugh!

Overall, I wouldn't recommend this drama. The story started off unique, but the way it ended was just a mess. The scenes were poorly written and made no sense, especially the ending—it was super bad. It's disappointing to see such shoddy writing in a drama in 2024. On the bright side, I really liked how the female lead acted. This is actually the second time I've watched a drama for her, and she really deserves to be in a hit drama and get more recognition.

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SO GOOD! But there were some parts that were a bit ....eh

Its story was confusing at the beginning but soon after I slowly started to get the story and it's pretty good and more understanding throughout watching. The acting was really good and to be honest I got so scared a bunch of times haha. I screamed a few times but not a lot, it was more about romance than horror, to be honest. If they added more scary parts it would've been better to be honest. The music is so beautiful and calming haha but it made me wanna cry because it sounds sad. Speaking of crying I almost cried twice while watching it. Rewatch is definitely. I would definitely watch it again but not everyday but like on Halloween or something lol. Really good though I recommend watching it it's so entertaining but of course not everyone has the same opinion about it but, you know what I mean.

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now, i knew i would like this to an extent from the get-go. it's why i wanted to watch it in the first place.

— i originally planned to watch this drama last year, the moment it aired...but i forgot all about it. today, i feel extremely bad that i missed out on this gem when i could've been up to date with it. alas, i'm here now. && i dunno if my review is going to make any sense, fair warning.
— it's hooky, & the story is really promising from episode one. it doesn't take long for everything to turn upside down, & i'm a firm believer that the side arcs of this drama were as equally engaging as everything that was happening with our main characters. i liked the pacing, & i also liked how everything was revealed to the viewers, one by one. i don't think that the romance was written badly at all, but i do think that the chemistry, or lack thereof, between the two leads is what painted the final picture of the main dynamic for me...let me explain.

— it got overshadowed by the bat-shit crazy circumstances they found themselves in. there's plenty of scenes & opportunities (romantic per se) that could've been utilized to strengthen their bond, instead of dumping heavy layers of trauma on top of them at all times. there were moments where i just wanted something lighthearted for the main couple, but the universe just wouldn't freaking allow it. to add onto this, i felt extremely bad for kang-min. what could've been a path for his own individual story & finding his own happiness, he was used as a mere puppet for the bigger picture, & his character did nothing to deserve such treatment. he's an interesting character, & i hoped we'd get more of his individual arc...but oh well, not everything can be perfect.

— this drama doesn't get enough credit for completely giving into fan service & giving the most clear, satisfying ending for all of those people who like happy endings. everything was settled, & every single character was shown at the end. it's a breath of fresh air, being able to experience the climax in full. all in all, there were parts that could've been better, & i felt discouraged & disappointed somewhere around ep.13, but the last two episodes saved the entire drama for me.

A GEM.

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Funny and Cute but confusing...

I found it funny and cute when they were bickering a lot but what I found was confusing was suddenly apparently Yang liked Tammy (I think that's her name) and he was so in love with her and stuff and I found the story good because it sort of moved slowly but what was confusing was how the plot twist was so random like suddenly Phumjai is the ex of tammy? and then I was so confused about it because then Tammy suddenly liked Yang back but then Yang was happy but was like hesitant sorta and then what I found weird was she gave up and stuff like that so Phumjai can be with him and all of it just makes me go 'huhh?' but other than that, it was a really good series I can't lie about that. The music isn't really catchy lol but the main thing is the show so obviously the music doesn't have to be so good. But really did enjoy this series.

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My first variety show other than idol shows, and I absolutely loved it!

I have loved every second of this show. From the beautiful shoot to how nicely they've captured the beautiful town and our wonderful cast, it's fantastic.

I like how they always give recipes for whatever they're making so it's a good way to be introduced to Korean food, especially in today's time when more and more people are attracted to kdramas, kpop and Korean culture in general. I also quite enjoyed how they gave whatever Mexican/Latin reference they could find for quite a few dishes/ingredients. Being a fan of Mexican cuisine, I loved that element.

I also quite enjoy the comedy of it all. The entire cast has fantastic comic timing and they never fail to make you laugh with their antics and overacting. Plus all of them are just so good-looking that you never get tired of them having fun, achieving their goals, tricking one another and just enjoying and having fun together.

One specific thing to comment upon, it hits so close to home when in Ep 10 Taehyung says my fans are gonna cry when they see this that I’m all grown up. Having been an Army since their debut days and watching the hyung line always cook for our Tae Tae, I was actually so proud of seeing his growth. So much love for this young man.

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To watch for the cast, the costumes and the (relative) historical reality

History & Culinary series with Xu Kai as ML, and lots of excellent actors.

PLOT: The FL becomes a cook at Court. There she encounters the difficulties of a kitchen team, court intrigues, etc. and the ML, imperial grandson. We then follow the FL's progression in the kitchen and the ascension of the ML to the throne.

+++ The point of view is centered on the FL, therefore the Inner Courtyard, particularly the Courtyard seen from the kitchens.
+++ The characters are human, complex, well developed.
+ The embroidered costumes are MAGNIFICENT. Bravo to the designer!
+ I really like the credits and the OSTs, not memorable, but well suited.
+ The narration is slow, but detailed. This gives a realistic impression of the era, the customs, the protocols,... (except that if we look at the chinese emperor'portraits, there is none as young and handsome as Xu Kai :)

# Start of the series a little sluggish, the rest is better.
# I don't find FL pretty. I'm not talking about the actress, but her very severe hairstyle doesn't suit her.

=> In the end, I liked this series, but I don't think I will watch it again because it is slow and long.

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Série Historique & Culinaire avec Xu Kai as ML, et bcp d'excellents acteurs.

PLOT: La FL devient cuisinière à la Cour. Elle y rencontre les difficultés d'1 équipe de cuisine, les intrigues de Cour, etc. et le ML, petit-fils impérial. On suit alors la progression en cuisine de la FL et l'ascension du ML au trône.

+++ Le point de vue est centré sur la FL, donc la Cour Intérieure, particulièrement la Cour vue des cuisines.
+++ Les personnages sont humains, complexes, bien développés.
+ Les costumes brodés sont MAGNIFIQUES. Bravo au designer !
+ J'aime beaucoup le générique et les OST, non mémorables, mais bien adaptées.
+ La narration est lente, mais détaillée. Cela donne une impression réaliste de l'époque, des usages, des protocoles,... (sauf que si on regarde les portraits des empereurs, il n'y en a aucun aussi jeune et beau que Xu Kai :)

# Débuts de la série un peu poussifs, la suite est mieux.
# Je ne trouve pas la FL jolie. Je ne parle pas de l'actrice, mais sa coiffure, très sévère, ne lui sied pas.

=> Au final, j'ai bien aimé cette série, mais je ne crois pas que je la regarderai à nouveau car elle est lente et longue.

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I just dunno am a horny bitch and I thought it's a crime thriller...but dude? whatthe hell with the story?
Just enjoyed watching his chewing gum...and liked the mask...also those tattoo werent that goood so eeee
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