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Episode 11 was emotionally devastating.

After risking his life to save Wayu, Krit falls into a coma, and the series shifts from action and crime drama into a story about fear, family, and unconditional love.

What touched me most was Wayu's struggle. He loves Krit deeply, yet he keeps questioning whether he truly deserves a place in Krit's future. Even after Krit wakes up, Wayu chooses to step back because he is terrified of being rejected again.

The hospital scenes were powerful, especially when Wayu finally begged not to be separated from the man he loves. It felt like the first time he allowed himself to speak honestly about his own feelings.

I also appreciated Wayu's mother in this episode. Her support added warmth to a story that has often been filled with pain and opposition.

With only one episode left, the biggest question is no longer whether Krit and Wayu love each other—it is whether they can finally believe that they deserve happiness together.

A strong emotional setup for the finale. ❤️

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HOT GARBAGE

First of all since it carries Only Friends title, I was expecting it will be messy and traumatic kinda like the successor. And boy oh boy I'm disappointed. I even make myself watched until episode 10 just to give it a chance.
Let's start with the storyline, the storyline is a hot mess, it's almost all over the place with no substance to it. We have a potential good storyline like Dean's background, they could dive into it and they didn't. Simply put, they have everything and nothing at the same time. So does the casting, with that many characters, there's no chemistry at all (well except for the pairing), in the previous series, we can see how the main characters group of friend really there and convincing, but this casts? Zero chemistry.
The characters dynamics is frigid, meaning that there's no flow in them. They interact almost like in sequence, outside of that, it's like nothing happens. All I can say is this series relies on the fixed couple stans, since they only interact intimately within their own pairing only, even the stage kiss was fake lol 🙄
Even NickBoston closure is a meh, because they just bringing Ohm, which is the fixed couple for Nick's actor to bring up the hype(?)
TopMew cameo is really out of their characters.
The only thing that good in this series is Mix's acting, he's doing it too good for an ass plot. Like how can you waste a talent like that lol
So to me, this is just fixed couple fans wet dream and of course their fandoms will love it.

In conclusion, it is hot garbage.

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I DON’T WANT THIS SERIES TO BE OVER 😭
I need a Season 2 right now. Like… immediately.
I liked it — no, that’s the wrong word.
I loved this series.

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A Brilliant, One-of-a-Kind Watch

Absolutely Beautiful!!

The tears this show pulled out of me weren’t just emotional; they were the kind that come from witnessing pure generosity and the joy of making others smile. Every moment felt intentional, driven by genuine effort, sincerity, and thoughtfulness. I found myself crying, laughing uncontrollably, and even feeling that spike of nervous anticipation whenever there was a risk of everything being exposed.

It’s the kind of show that stays with you, completely rewatchable and undeniably phenomenal. I loved every second of it, especially recognising and connecting with the entire cast. It brought such a refreshing, uplifting spirit that feels rare and needed.

I’d absolutely love a Season 2! More of this heartfelt, feel-good magic, please.

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Def 10/10, but watch with caution!

Wow, this hit hard. I've finished all episodes and the special episode (ep11), and here is my review: I'm actually quite a sensitive person and cannot bare to watch gruesome dramas, which is why I wanted to drop this many times, yet I stayed for FortPeat. I'm gonna say, once you start watching this, watch it till the end. I must say that this must be one of the best psychological dramas Thailand has ever made. The acting is cherry on top, the chemistry of all characters are amazing and this drama is slightly more realistic than other ones. Even though I, personally, could never forgive Kelvin and would actually kill him, Vier's actions were realistic, as a person, especially a man, could never really hate/kill the person they truly love. So the plot is amazing, and everything, especially witg the different time periods was really well planned. Sure, it might have been confusing at first, but it felt like a journey, getting a piece of information every time like a puzzle piece until you got the whole picture. So even though I don't like psychological dramas, this is definitely on my top list! 10/10

Btw, I never expected the lovey-dovey and cute actors FortPeat, who acted in Love in the air and Love Sea, to be in a psycho drama and act in dark roles, but... they were amazing! And Peat also got a major glow up, he looks wayy hotter in this series and is not only the "fragile, cute character".

Also, even though there was a disclaimer, such behaviour from Kelvin should not be normalised and romanticised, which is why I definitely do NOT recommend this for children, immature people and mentally unstable people.

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great but still lacking...

the beginning was strong and it will keep you watching to uncover the mysteries yet it dragged and became boring for a while in the middle and leave us with unsatisfying ending.

gong ziyu's character had many flaws and he had things going his way only because he was the protagonist I can't see it any other way , a stubborn and a crybaby I mean shangjue's character , yuanzhi and even jin fan had better characters, I can't believe the supporting character is what kept me going .

overall the drama was great especially with the plot twists towards the end , shangjue and ziyu working together , and yue weishan switching sides and helping the gong family.

I don't get the ending , when weishan went to see her twin sister she found wufeng leader there and we will never know what happened like did she return to the gongs?
why wasn't wufeng leader shown?

I don't get why everyone was helping and rooting for zi yu his character was very annoying 🙄 .

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Beautifully melancholic

It's my first time watching a remake of a drama that I have rated a perfect 10 with dozens of rewatches. It's beautifully made & must be unforgettable one for the viewer who hasn't seen My Mister.

The culturally relevant & some irrelevant changes were made to the original one which are allowed as creative liberty but the essence of the story definitely stayed.


The mannerism of ML is very very similar to Dong Hoon's in the original one & Mark Chao nailed it. Instead of my monthly rewatch lf MM I gave it a chance & enjoyed it.

My only minus point for this one was that Ahjussi thing that Ji An said to Dong Hon and he replied I'm your boss not Ahjussi. It faded in the remake.

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Intense, action mafia thriller-comedy (sadly no romance)

A fun, well-paced thriller that comedically intertwines the legal justice system and the underbelly of the mafia underworld. Absolutely NOT a romance (though they had the perfect setup), but a tale of found family.

Vincenzo is a complex character that balances his mafia background with his comedic group of troublemakers as they battle the justice system to keep their building complex intact. It's immensely satisfying when his dark side comes out when he has enough of the opposing side's shenanigans. Somehow it is the perfect balance of an dark action-thriller and light-hearted comedy.

However, this drama is just not my cup of tea. Gradually, I did become invested because the plot is so action-packed that it makes it hard to not keep viewing. I just wish they turned Vincenzo and Cha-Young into a couple. They were the perfect partners-in-crime with the best chemistry. Yet, the most we got were little, tiny crumbs that hinted they had feelings for each other. Honestly, it left a bad taste in my mouth and made the ending felt unfinished.

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I would lovve a whole 40 ep long form version of this

Sooo usually when getting into a short drama you would expect less.... but for this drama, the expectations should be high! The story and the way its shot makes me want a whole long form 40 ep drama. I am honestly dreading the moment it will finish. I am just so disappointed that this drama didnt have a huge budget bcs if it did than it would be POJ quality. I love the leads, especially the male lead. If this drama would ever be recreated to become a full length drama, they should def keep the lead cast (or maybe change the female lead). The best part is its not low quality cringey vibes. Anyways its a really good one and i really dont want it to end so soon

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Great little whodunnit with a side order of BookForce

There is so much to like about this story but I do feel the last few chapters could have been significantly shorter as once we get to the bottom of the mystery there are still several chapters to go and we end up watching a lot (ok so it was all cute) of padding so I docked a point for this.

The story centres round two characters Tankoon (played by Force) and Botpleng (played by Book). The former is a criminal psychologist and the latter a wealthy young man with no memory of his life following an unknown trauma approximately 10 years earlier.

One day (Bot)Pleng anonymously receives a diary documenting his life before his memory loss and in it he discovers he had an all encompassing love affair with a man called Tan(koon). Days later he finds a body in a suitcase and to his horror, as he turns round to see if there is anyone else nearby, Tan walks onto the scene which puts Pleng firmly in the suspect bucket as he is standing over the body when he arrives. Tan is immediately drawn to Pleng and as his curiosity (both personal and professional) is piqued he manages to get an invite onto the team investigating why the body they found belongs to a member of staff at one of Pleng’s many residences.

The plot thickens, another body is found, also tied to Pleng’s household and Pleng discovers that the man he waxes lyrical about his diary is not Tan but Tan’s dead brother Thunphob who for some reason says his name is Tan. Emotions run high and bonds of trust and friendship are built on pillars of sand.

Down the line we discover that someone is preventing Pleng from regaining his memories and he becomes worried that it was him that killed Thunphob. We also learn that Pleng is not really Pleng but a young companion called Tontharn brought into the family and unofficially adopted to become Pleng’s little brother. To top it all off a whole catalogue of lies and deception is uncovered when Pleng finally gets his memories back.

The chemistry between Book and Force is electric as usual with great banter and play fights. There is more skin than usual in their intimate scenes and Force spends quite a lot of time getting topless which is unusual for this couple but rather easy on the eye...

The other actors and their sub plots also add to the drama and we get to enjoy JuniorMark (from my perfect 10 liners) and Boun from between us) in all their glory too.

The penultimate scene paralleling Tan & Tontharn and Thunphob & (the real) Pleng on bicycles is really poignant and I will admit to feeling a lot sentimental and slightly tearful as I watched their carefree journeys on the same patch of dirt track. Kudos to the writers and direction for such a powerful scene.

The cinematography and the staging was great and added to the whole drama.

Would I watch it again? Probably not, but it was a lovely way to test the brain cells (the whodunnit) and enjoy Book and Force in action again.

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Demons and humans and their complicated interactions

This show features an imaginative world where demons and humans coexist. The people are as skeptical as we’ve always been, so in a fun reversal of normal dynamics, our protagonists sometimes need to deal with the incredulity of a disbelieving public.

The FL, Banxia, is not particularly smart, strong, skilled, anything- she’s often afraid and needs to be saved. She is, however, very reasonable. I often thought her words, actions, even thoughts and feelings, made perfect sense given her position and abilities, and I agreed with her behavior throughout. All these traits make her relatable and likable. I still didn’t love her, but I found no fault with her- she’s got what she’s got. And she does get braver throughout the show.

As for the ML, Xuanye- I really like his vibe. Even despite his tragic past and impressive abilities, he has this casual, down-to-earth style. He’s not trying to act cool, he just talks and acts like a normal person. Most of the time he looks harassed, but sometimes he also looks flabbergasted, incredulous, exasperated, taken aback, etc. And sometimes he looks genuinely happy. He’s low-key, selfless, and very likable.

The romance between them is done well. It grows naturally, and between Banxia with her healthy communication and secure attachment style and Xuanye avoiding awkward conversations like the plague, it’s not too flowered up or overdone. I also don’t like awkwardness so Xuanye really saved me here. There are still awkward scenes, like with side characters, but they are on purpose for humor and actually funny.

Speaking of funny, I wouldn’t call this a comedy, but there are legit lots of hilarious moments. The humor is incorporated well so it doesn’t feel forced, I thought the funny moments were really funny.

As for side characters, this show had quite a few that I really like and who also show up regularly. I think in general the side characters are done well, have personalities and screentime, though I wouldn’t have minded seeing more of them- some of them still get forgotten.

For the plot, some of the story arcs feel a bit drawn out, just going on for too long. I actually watched a lot of the show at 1.25X speed (this also because Banxia talks really slowly). But I think the story arcs get better as the show goes on, and I found the last one very exciting. Some of them made me anxious, but they end up mostly resolving in ways I was satisfied with- the protagonists and I seem to agree on who is good or bad, and who deserves sympathy. The ending got some hate but I don’t think it’s that bad, see below for more details.

A special shoutout to the world building. I wasn’t always too impressed by the CGI of the demons, but I think the dynamics of the world are well-done, showing how demons and humans can be both good and bad, and the way prejudice and power dynamics play into their dynamic. The show even does some explaining about how demonkind works, which is pretty cool.

Acting-wise, I really like this role for Allen. Some of his expressions legit made me laugh, and his smile also made me smile. For Song Zuer, I think she’s a decent actress, and having the patience to speak that slowly is no small feat. I wasn’t a huge fan of the way her mouth seems to be hanging open a lot (just not the most flattering look?), but small quibble.

I didn’t always love the CGI in this show, but I thought the fighting is quite good, top half of what I’ve seen. It’s excessively acrobatic but the hand-to-hand is actually quite solid. The costumes are alright- I really like Allen’s styling (he looks like he came out of an RPG) but this is not my favorite style for the ladies and I didn’t really like Banxia’s hair. For the music, I liked some of it- maybe one or two of the OSTs and a few of the BGMs- most of it was not my favorite, but okay.

Overall I think this is a pretty good show that I enjoyed watching, though not a masterpiece that I love. I did sag on it a few times but I think it was mostly due to anxiety, and then things ended up resolving alright. It ends up being a good mix of warmth and trauma. I would watch a sequel, though I’d be surprised if we actually got one.

ENDING – READ AHEAD ONLY IF YOU WANT TO KNOW, CONTAINS SPOILERS





Ah yes, the famous “sad ending” that everyone keeps ranting about in comments. I honestly don't think it's so bad. Everything works out except the main couple are willingly separated at the end. You can see the wheels turning, though (his dad examining the broken travel pass artifact, Banxia asking for directions, etc).

In more detail: excessively tragic events towards the end are undone for the last two episodes by time reversal. Time reversal is one of my least favorite tropes, but this one is actually pretty well done- everyone seems to be roughly the same person, and the same story arcs still happen in some form. This also gives us 2 episodes of closure to see how many (though not all) of the side characters fare in this redo, which is a nice second chance and wrapup for some of the story arcs (...I am still sad about the little black cat, though).

Plus, there are echoes of the original timeline in the new one. Mainly, Xuanye still remembers everything, which puts him in a heartbreakingly bittersweet situation. Luckily, Banxia regains her memory too, so the two of them get maybe ¾ of an episode to catch up and say goodbye. I do think it’s a bit forced melodrama to tug at heartstrings (cmon, how did that artifact break?) but it’s not bad and leaves the story open to a future reunion.

I did google the “original ending” intended by the writer, and agree it’s much better. In this ending, Xuanye forgets everything after the time reversal, but Banxia regains memory and goes to find him, they defeat enemies together and he also remembers everything again. It’s much better all around from character development and closure points of view, and they totally could have fit in another story arc with 4 more episodes... but, whatever, we got what we got. Rate a show for what it is, not what it isn’t.

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What a trainwreck!

If you like gothic-horror where people in a house with seemingly no outside contact die off one-by-one this one might be for you! For me, it was a train wreck of a show I couldn't look away from. Even so about episode 15, I was getting a bit bored, and skimmed through the last four episodes as I had figured out the killer by ep 5 or so.

The ML is given nothing to do. The FL seems to be clever, and I liked that but the plot started to fragment halfway through with dad waking up from the coma and being able to walk around, and evil step-mom going crazy, and the mysterious poison being given to everyone (why wasn't it given to FL right off the bat? That would resolve the reason the killer was doing all of this).

Every episode has a dozen tropes squeezed into it, but it goes off the rails into scary-town and everyone is dark and tragic. The motivations behind some characters are head-scratching, and in the long run, the plot makes no sense. There is a separation and time jump that is stupid as it resolves nothing, but the leads do get together at the end (by that time I just didn't care).

Not a rewatch for me, and personally, I can't really recommend it. It's just a weird little show.

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