Reviews

The Sorrows of Old Heo

I hear what people mean by Lee Kang's motive wasn't strong enough... But that is only valid if we insist to observe the show as the thriller only. After episode 3, thriller vibe is probably structurally the weakest point of the show.

Lee Kang is the embodiment of Heo Mun-o's own rot. The devil incarnate of one's own making. The truth is Heo Mun-o was too far gone before Lee Kang even became old enough to do anything about it. Hollowed out by failure, envy and ambition, he couldn't even muster an ounce of empathy even for a child in an orphanage. Manipulating a story out of a boy just to see if there is anything 'special' in it which he can use to inspire himself, and then deciding it's just ordinary wailing not worthy of further attention.

Years later, he finds a 'special' story and ... oh the cruel irony... becomes one himself narrated in someone else's gift. The most terrifying part happens at the very end, even with Lee Kang in front of him, Heo Mun-o is still at risk of being seduced by the story. Lee Kang just holds the mirror to reflect everything ugly that already exists in Mun-o.

I have seen Hyunwook in many shows before, but found him unrecognizable here. I think his performance perfectly summarizes in 'if you are a villain to the villain...are you really a villain?' Deliciously manipulative. I was thinking him both naive and evil somehow simultaneously... There is really not much to say about Choi Min-sik. He is a legend for a reason. The ladies, Jim Kyung and Kim Yoon-jin were amazing. The whole cast is really great and I just wish that the narrative didn't drop the thread on their characters at times.

For me, this remains a 9/10

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A Demon Who Can Fulfill Every Wish… But at What Cost?

🚨 Manipulative ML alert!!! 🚨

Plot: Absolutely thrilling and exciting — it keeps you hooked without trying too hard.
Chemistry: I’m literally burning from their insane chemistry… it’s not just good, it’s EXACTLY what I signed up for — so YESSS, I’m HOOKED! 🔥
Visuals: Top-notch. The stylists absolutely nailed it. 👏
Acting: Perfect. No comparisons needed — they’re owning their roles in their own unique way.
Atmosphere: Pure fire. No notes. 🔥

And honestly? You don’t need to go flaw-hunting just to downplay perfection. A series is meant to be enjoyed, not turned into a full-blown documentary analysis 😌🍷

Unpopular opinion: If you’re going to watch a series, at least check the genre first. And yes—if you’re out here magnifying minor flaws while ignoring the masterpiece they’re delivering… I can’t help but side-eye that 💅

This one? Yeah… I’m staying seated. 😌🍿✨

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Eye Contact (Uncut Ver.) — A Better Journey, but the Same Frustrating Destination

After watching the Uncut Version, it's clear that this is the edition the production originally intended audiences to see. The additional scenes give the relationships more time to develop, certain emotional transitions feel less abrupt, and some conversations finally have the space they needed. The pacing is noticeably smoother, making the story easier to follow and the characters slightly more believable.

The romance benefits the most from these additions. The extra interactions between the leads allow their growing feelings to feel more natural instead of jumping from one emotional moment to the next. There are also a few welcome scenes involving the supporting couple, making the overall experience feel a little more complete than the broadcast version.

Unfortunately, the Uncut Version cannot fix what was always the drama's biggest problem.

The ending remains exactly the same.

I was still left staring at the screen asking myself, "That's it? Really?" The story still feels like it stops rather than concludes. None of the extra footage changes that overwhelming feeling of incompleteness. While the journey becomes slightly more enjoyable, the destination remains just as frustrating.

That's a real shame because the actors once again prove they deserved a stronger script. The additional scenes actually highlight their chemistry even more, reinforcing my belief that the cast was never the issue. The problem has always been the writing, which spends too much time building emotional investment without delivering a satisfying payoff.

Final Thought

Eye Contact (Uncut Ver.) is unquestionably the better version of the series. The additional scenes improve the pacing, strengthen the relationships, and make the emotional progression more coherent. But no amount of extra footage can repair an ending that still feels unfinished. If you've never watched Eye Contact, choose this version. If you were disappointed by the original ending, however, don't expect the Uncut Version to change your mind.

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A Masterclass in Wasted Potential and Ruined Characters

While the first season of Pit Babe was an absolute masterpiece, Season 2 feels like a completely failed production handled by a different director. The immense anticipation built up by fans was met with nothing but wasted potential, sloppy writing, and massive disappointment. Though I haven't fully finished watching the series yet, the episodes I have seen so far have been an absolute trainwreck.

The downward spiral begins with the main couple, Charlie and Babe. The incredible dynamic they shared in season one completely devolved into a toxic cycle of constant breakups, petty arguments, and exhausting miscommunication. To make matters worse, the writers introduced a highly distasteful cheating plotline involving Willie, which completely shattered the core trust of the main relationship just for cheap drama. The side couples fared no better. Alan and Jeff started out as a wonderfully sweet pairing, but their relationship was thoroughly ruined by forced lies. Compounding this was the production company’s unprofessional decision to entirely edit out their highly anticipated scene without informing the actors beforehand. This deeply embarrassed the cast in front of the fans, many of whom specifically paid for the uncut version expecting to see that scene, only to be completely let down.

The narrative mess continues with the storyline involving Pete, Chris, and Way. The promotional trailers heavily misled the audience into believing that Way was returning, or that he was deceiving everyone by masquerading as someone else. Ultimately, it turns out Way actually died, and the show simply introduced a new character named Chris. The show then features Pete making out with Chris simply because of his physical resemblance to Way. This choice makes the emotional weight of Way's death feel entirely hollow and cheapens their romantic history. Meanwhile, the vivid chemistry between Kim and Kenta was completely discarded. Even though the producers clearly knew how popular this pairing was, they merely threw in lazy, half-hearted crumbs of interaction before abandoning the storyline entirely. Sonic’s treatment of North is equally infuriating. North patiently waited for Sonic and remained fiercely loyal during his time abroad, only for Sonic to return as a spoiled, ungrateful brat who treats North terribly. North deserved a far better storyline and partner.

Finally, the handling of Dean and Tony highlights the lazy writing of this season. The constant, repetitive mistrust directed at Dean was exhausting to watch, and placing him into a coma just to write him out of the season felt incredibly lazy. Furthermore, Tony’s resurrection completely invalidated the high-stakes impact of the season one finale and served no narrative purpose. Unless the final episodes miraculously fix these glaring issues, it is best to treat the first season as a standalone masterpiece and pretend this sequel never existed.

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PieGolf deserves the world.

I loved them sooo much, like Tiger is really such a loverboy. It's so funny and cute that a mafia is so silly and in love.

I didn't think that I would love them so much... but Oh My God. Pie (Tiger) and Golf (Nao) are such a delightful surprise! They're such good actors, the mannerisms, the quirks. Perfectly developed characters, I'm so eager to see them together on-screen again!

And it's sooooo cute. Probably the cutest lovey-dovey of the whole Fourever You project?

I loved them, I loved Nao's family, they're so warm and cute. Like Nao grew up with so much love... that's why he has so much to share with Tiger, giving him a warm home. It's adorable.

I do wish that it was more... developed, I guess? I felt like the narrative got stuck for such a long time on some problems that, towards the end, it felt a little bit rushed. It wasn't unpleasant, but it's what made the series a 7.5 and not a 9, to me.

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The FL is derpy, annoying, and ruins the show

My ratings are primarily based on the weakest link which also happens to be the most integral role in the show- the female lead. I can’t say enough how poor the casting here was. Ok I get that the female lead character Nastumi is supposed to be “quirky” or whatever, but there’s a difference between adorably quirky and downright weird. If I could describe her acting in one word, it would be: Ridiculous and idiotic. I guess the actress is trying too hard to be relatable or whatever in the old period drama, but her expressions and acting are totally unnatural. She ends up looking like a total weirdo in most of her scenes, and it’s so offputting. It’s the actress that’s the problem- in her other show Takane No Hana, where she plays the insecure younger sister, she was a little more in the background since she was not the focus, but still looked like an insecure mess in her role. But in this series with her playing the lead role, she’s a downright disaster. My low rating is primarily because of her horrible acting job, that makes the rest of the cast look out of place next to her as well. I get that her character Natsumi is inexperienced in romance etc. but her expressions are so exaggerated and overacted, like she’s having a heart attack multiple times a day, that she leaves nothing, no subtlety in her performance whatsoever. Even in the romantic scenes where you’re supposed to feel the magic of their connection, she ruins the moment with her awful derpy expressions. She acts like Mr. Bean- even his facial expressions and body language are more graceful than hers. When she’s trying to be cute, she wrinkles up her nose and squints her eyes and juts her teeth out, and sometimes does this weird wide eyed blinking thing with sound effects- it’s not cute or natural- it looks forced and scary. From episode 7-8 onwards I stopped looking at her face and focused only on the subtitles. Unfortunately in episode 9 there’s a scene where one lady says how she couldn’t have children and married her husband without the plan to breed. Then Natsumi starts blubbering and crying like an idiot- that was an extremely annoying moment. Somehow this character gets more annoying as the episodes go on.

There are scenes around episode 5-6 where Natsumi sticks her head into this other single lady’s business just so she can witness a love matchmaking situation because she’s bored and needs excitement in her own life. Just like many typical housewives tales where they spend so much thought and energy to set up other people so they can land in the same marital bondage as the rest. Even the husband says “You seem to be really enjoying this…” yes because she has nothing else to do in life. And this is how a nosy, toxic housewife is born. It’s really not cute.

Episode 6: there’s a scene when Natsumi and her husband meet a childhood friend, and the friend talks about a man in the past that Natsumi was searching for to thank him, and Natsumi looks flustered trying to stop the friend from talking so that it wouldn’t upset her husband, but she follows her friend around with an expression and body language as if she desperately needs to use the bathroom. Very poorly done. Another star off for poor acting of the female lead.

Actually the male actor is much better- though his character Takimasa is also inexperienced in romance, his expressions and mannerisms are much more natural looking and he is far more likable. But the two together are an odd pairing and come across more like neurotic brother and sister, rather than husband and wife.

The whole focus is on husband and wife’s nightly activities- sexual activity, breeding, having children, etc etc. All the usual boring nonsense that every other drama focuses on too, except this one in a period drama- same old story dressed up in different clothes. There was also a childbirth storyline with Natsumi’s sister (?) which was so boring- how many times have I seen this drama in every other newly wed show? Yawn. There’s a scene where Natsumi starts drinking and again she starts acting like a twitching, glitchy bot with the most idiotic facial expressions and body language. How can a grown woman act like a perpetual 2 year old? It’s not sexy in the least, but taking advantage of a drunk person is the next logical step in this J drama I suppose. She says a classic line: “Blame it on the alcohol!” Lol. What a derp.

They should have gotten a different lead actress. Believability is a big part of acting to create the world of the drama for the viewer, and if the actor does a bad job, it just ends up looking cheap and bad.

What I did enjoy: The second couple. The interactions and romance that develops between Fukami (the good looking Navy playboy) and Fumiko San (the independent single working woman) are a lot more natural, understated, quick witted, and subtle compared to the main couple. I enjoyed watching their scenes, as they slowly learn about each other while holding back their true emotions. For example the scene where they are sent by the derpy Natsumi to buy some forgotten ingredient, and they encounter a poor boy stealing, and how they both handle the situation teaches them about each other. Their stolen glances, the quiet question of sending another letter- while the exterior of the woman seems cold, there’s actually real chemistry that can be felt there. It’s not in your face and loud like Mr. Bean Natsumi. It was quite subtle and beautiful. I also really enjoyed their matchmaking scene- how they were communicating through their eyes and the “air” but giving diplomatic responses to appease the crowd. It was almost like a chess mind game. Fukami has this cheeky Shia LaBeouf vibe, and Fumiko is a headstrong witty lady who still has that romantic side of her. Their chemistry and desire underneath all their nonchalant performance is strong that I could see him sweeping her off her feet in a heartbeat. I wouldn’t necessarily call this love either- more like the dynamic of a playboy and a woman playing hard to get in a larger game of Russian roulette (marrying someone in the Navy who can die any moment). Nevertheless it was interesting to watch. Koseki Yuta was my favorite actor in this series- his expressions were multilayered and he exuded a charisma with ease, while harboring conflicting emotions of yearning towards his fiancée.

In episode 10, Fumiko visits Natsumi as they’re all afraid for their husband/fiancée’s lives. Her fear and regret at parting ways with Fukami with a cold remark can be felt, even though she doesn’t say much. But Natsumi starts squealing/crying and ruining the scene, and it doesn’t make me feel sorry for her at all- it’s just irritating. Less is more- this actress Kyoko doesn’t understand subtlety.

The difference between the reunion between Takimasa and Natsumi and Fumiko and Fukami is like night and day. Natsumi starts wailing and screaming that I had to mute my device and turn away, while the reaction of unexpressed feelings and relief at Fukami’s return between the second couple was truly something I could feel. That was beautiful. Those moments between the second couple made the drama tolerable. I found myself skipping to their scenes.

I had to skip the last half of episode 10 because it was all about exchanging rings between the main couple and I just couldn’t tolerate the bad acting any longer. I get the point. Y’all exchanged rings! Yawn, next.

Why couldn’t they have done a more interesting kind of treatment with the main couple? It could have been something so subtly beautiful and sweet, instead of watching a weird glitching anxiety attack in the form of Natsumi. She has an anxiety attack/heart attack every 5 minutes and can’t act natural even for one scene. She just gives me the ick. Her friend Fumiko is so much more refined and beautiful.

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Eye Contact — An Ending So Abrupt It Almost Erases Everything Before It

I don't often finish a drama and immediately ask myself, "Wait... that's it?" Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened with Eye Contact. When the final scene ended, I genuinely thought another episode was coming. Instead, the credits rolled, and I was left wondering whether the production had forgotten to upload the real ending. I've seen open endings before, but this wasn't thought-provoking—it was simply frustrating.

That's particularly disappointing because the drama actually starts with an interesting premise. The relationship between the two leads develops quietly, relying more on lingering glances and emotional tension than on dramatic declarations. For a while, I thought the series was building toward a mature and rewarding conclusion. Instead, it keeps delaying emotional payoffs until there's no time left to deliver them.

The biggest problem isn't that the ending is open.

It's that the story feels incomplete.

There is a huge difference between allowing the audience to interpret an ending and simply stopping the narrative before it reaches a satisfying conclusion. Eye Contact unfortunately falls into the second category. The final episode answers very little, resolves almost nothing, and leaves character arcs feeling unfinished. Rather than making me think about the story, it made me wonder whether part of the script had gone missing.

Ironically, the acting deserved a much stronger series. Both leads give sincere performances and manage to create believable chemistry despite the limited material they're given. Their quiet interactions often communicate more emotion than the dialogue itself, and there were several moments where I genuinely believed the drama was about to become something special. That's what makes the weak conclusion even more disappointing. The actors do their job; the script simply doesn't reward them.

The production itself is perfectly respectable. The cinematography has a gentle atmosphere that suits the tone of the story, and the soundtrack quietly supports the emotional moments without becoming intrusive. Nothing about the technical side of the drama feels cheap or poorly made. In fact, almost every department performs competently. The problem is entirely narrative.

A good ending doesn't necessarily have to be happy. It can be tragic, bittersweet, or even ambiguous. But it still needs to feel earned. Here, the story spends most of its runtime asking the audience to invest emotionally in the characters, only to end before delivering the emotional resolution that investment deserved. That left me feeling more disappointed than moved.

Final Thought

Eye Contact is one of the most frustrating BLs I've watched, not because the idea was bad, but because it never gives itself the chance to finish telling its own story. The performances are solid, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the relationship had genuine potential. Unfortunately, an ending that feels more like an interruption than a conclusion overshadows everything that came before. When the credits rolled, my first reaction wasn't emotion—it was simply, "Really... that's the end?"

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I USED TO PRAY FOR KBLS LIKE THIS.....

tbh PEAK KBL!! ohh it was so good, it had me obsessed the whole time, i started it with not so many expectations because as we all know majority of kbls don't fulfill them but IT WAS SO GOOD, the story, the acting, the music, the cinematography, the direction everything was SO GOOD!
they did the thriller and mystery so good, i was gagged, i love good thriller bls smm with nice plot twists and it had thatt!!
the third act of the show was so perfect and i am so satisfied by everything, they really said let's make a kbl with actual mystery and good direction and screenplay and the most important thing WITHOUT FISH KISSES.
the plot and the plot twist was so good, episode 7 was so goated it left my jaw on the floor, this ate even with 8 episodes of 20 minutes, it really made me believe more that the duration or number of episodes doesn't matter if the plot and screenplay is strong...
but i have one question, WHO LET CHU TAE JEONG BE A COP? 😭 i mean let's be real bro doesn't even know how to fight and he's a cop, well that's not a really big issue and i am biased towards this show so I'll let it slide..
I WOULD REALLY RECOMMEND WATCHING THIS BECAUSE IT'S HONESTLY PEAK KOREAN BL AND A WELL DONE THRILLER, I HOPE KOREA KEEPS MAKING.MORE BLS LIKE THAT... A MUST WATCH I'D SAY...

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The Next Prince: Uncut — The Version That Should Have Been Released First

After watching both versions, I honestly don't think The Next Prince: Uncut is a different drama. It's simply the complete version of the story we should have received from the beginning.

The additional scenes don't radically change the plot, but they significantly improve the rhythm of the series. Relationships feel more natural, emotional transitions make better sense, and several conversations finally have the time they needed to breathe. Instead of jumping from one important moment to another, the story allows its characters to develop at a more believable pace.

The romance also benefits from the extended cut. While my criticism of the casting remains exactly the same—I'm still not convinced NuNew was the right choice for this particular character—the extra scenes give both leads more opportunities to build their relationship. Their emotional progression feels less rushed, making some later decisions easier to accept.

The political side of the story also becomes clearer. The royal families, succession issues, and alliances receive additional context, making the world easier to understand. It's still not the strongest aspect of the series, but at least the narrative feels more coherent than in the broadcast version.

That said, the Uncut version doesn't fix my biggest criticism. The problem was never missing scenes—it was the casting. My opinion hasn't changed regarding NuNew's portrayal of Khanin or Zee's suitability as a bodyguard. More screen time cannot fundamentally change performances that I already felt were miscast. Likewise, the actors who impressed me the first time—Net, JJ, Jimmy, Ohm, and especially Kris Charintip—remain the ones who naturally command the screen whenever they appear.

Final Thought

The Next Prince: Uncut is unquestionably the superior version of the series. The additional footage strengthens the storytelling, improves the pacing, and gives the relationships more room to grow. If you've never watched The Next Prince, this is the version I would recommend. It doesn't completely change my opinion of the drama, but it does make a good series noticeably better.

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Pit Babe Season 2 — Bigger Doesn't Always Mean Better

One of the biggest challenges any successful series faces is knowing when to stop. Pit Babe ended its first season with enough momentum to make a sequel exciting, but after finishing Season 2, I couldn't shake the feeling that the story had already reached its emotional peak the year before. The second season isn't bad by any means. It simply feels less focused, less surprising, and ultimately less memorable than what came before.

The biggest difference is that the sense of discovery has disappeared. In Season 1, everything felt new. The racing world, the supernatural abilities, the relationships, and the rules of this universe were all being introduced for the first time. Season 2 no longer has that advantage. Instead of building on those foundations with greater emotional depth, it mostly expands the mythology by adding more conflicts, more conspiracies, and more characters. Unfortunately, bigger doesn't automatically mean more engaging.

The story remains entertaining, but it often feels as though it's trying too hard to raise the stakes. New twists arrive one after another, yet very few of them carry the same emotional weight as the central conflicts of the first season. Rather than allowing existing relationships to evolve naturally, the script frequently creates fresh obstacles simply to keep the plot moving. At times, it feels more like the writers are extending the universe than telling a story that genuinely needed another chapter.

Thankfully, the cast once again carries much of the drama.

Pavel Naret remains the undeniable centre of the series. His confidence, charisma, and emotional control make Babe one of the strongest protagonists in recent Thai BL, and he once again demonstrates why he's become one of the industry's most reliable leading actors. Pooh Krittin has also grown noticeably since the first season. Having already proven himself opposite Pavel, he now performs with far greater confidence, and their chemistry feels even more natural than before. They're no longer actors trying to convince the audience they're a couple—they simply behave like one.

The supporting cast continues to be one of the franchise's greatest strengths. Characters introduced in the first season are given more opportunities to shine, and the world feels richer because of it. At the same time, the larger cast also creates one of the season's biggest weaknesses. With so many storylines competing for attention, several emotional moments don't receive enough time to fully develop before the narrative moves on to the next conflict.

Visually, very little has changed—and that's a compliment. The racing scenes remain dynamic, the cinematography is polished, and the production still looks more expensive than many BL dramas. Change2561 clearly understands the identity of the franchise, and the technical quality remains consistently high throughout the season.

One criticism from my first review still applies here. Despite now having two full seasons to explore the concept, the series continues to keep its Omegaverse elements surprisingly restrained. The Alpha hierarchy and special abilities remain important, but the biological and social dynamics that define the genre are still largely absent. After twenty-plus episodes across both seasons, I was hoping the writers would dive much deeper into that aspect of the universe. Instead, Omegaverse remains more of a flavour than the foundation of the story.

Final Thought

Pit Babe Season 2 is still an enjoyable BL with excellent production values, a strong cast, and one of Thailand's best-established pairings in Pavel and Pooh. However, it never recaptures the freshness and excitement of the original season. The larger world, bigger stakes, and more complicated storylines can't quite replace the emotional impact of discovering these characters for the first time. It's a worthy continuation, but for me, the first season remains the stronger chapter of the story.

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Pit Babe — A Great BL That Never Fully Embraced Its Omegaverse Identity

I genuinely enjoyed Pit Babe. It's exciting, stylish, surprisingly emotional, and supported by one of the strongest casts Change2561 has assembled for a BL. But after finishing the series, I kept coming back to one thought: if you're going to advertise the first live-action Thai Omegaverse BL, then commit to being an Omegaverse. Pit Babe introduces the concept, then spends most of its time acting as if it doesn't exist.

That's my biggest frustration because the story itself is actually very good.

The racing world immediately gives the series an identity of its own. Instead of another university romance, we're thrown into a competitive environment where ambition, rivalry, greed, and family manipulation constantly drive the plot forward. The supernatural abilities also add an interesting layer, allowing the drama to feel different from most BLs without becoming overwhelming. Even viewers unfamiliar with Omegaverse can easily follow the story because the script explains just enough without becoming overly complicated.

The problem is that this isn't really Omegaverse.

Or at least, not the Omegaverse readers have come to know.

Traditionally, Omegaverse isn't simply about Alphas, Betas and Omegas. It's about instinct, biological attraction, pheromones, heats, ruts, hierarchy, compatibility, and the conflict between natural impulses and personal choice. Those elements are what make the genre unique. Pit Babe keeps the labels but removes most of the biological and social dynamics that define them. The result feels more like a supernatural action drama borrowing Omegaverse terminology than a genuine adaptation of the genre.

I understand why.

Thailand was entering completely new territory with this series, and introducing a fully faithful Omegaverse to mainstream television would probably have been a risky decision. In that sense, Pit Babe feels like a cautious first step rather than a complete leap. I respect that choice, but I also can't help wishing the production had been bolder. If you're opening the door to an entirely new subgenre, why not fully embrace what makes it different?

The casting is where the drama truly shines.

Pavel Naret completely dominates the screen. I've always thought he has one of the strongest screen presences in Thai BL, and Pit Babe confirms it. What I particularly enjoy is that he completely challenges the visual stereotypes often associated with BL dynamics. Babe is technically the more emotionally vulnerable partner in several aspects of the relationship, yet Pavel never loses the confidence, charisma, or masculine energy that define the character. He proves that vulnerability and strength are not opposites.

Then there's Pooh Krittin.

Visually, he almost reverses the expectations audiences often have. He has the softer appearance usually associated with the more "protected" character, yet Charlie is confident, determined, and constantly takes control of situations when necessary. I actually enjoyed that reversal because it avoids reducing either character to traditional BL stereotypes. Their dynamic feels much more balanced than many viewers initially expected.

More importantly, their chemistry simply works.

This was Pooh's first major acting role, yet he never looks intimidated acting opposite Pavel. As the series progresses, you can actually see his confidence growing episode after episode. By the finale, the partnership feels completely natural. It's no surprise they quickly became one of Thailand's most successful new BL pairings.

The supporting cast also deserves recognition. Nut Supanut, Sailub Hemmawich, Pon Thanapon, Benz Atthanin and Garfield Pantach all contribute memorable performances, creating a world that feels much larger than the main romance alone. Unlike many BLs where supporting characters exist merely to fill space, Pit Babe gives several of them meaningful storylines that remain engaging throughout the season.

Visually, the production is also far more ambitious than the average BL. The racing sequences are energetic, the cinematography captures speed surprisingly well despite television budgets, and the overall production quality often feels closer to an action drama than a romantic series. Director Peter Nopachai deserves credit for successfully blending multiple genres without letting the romance disappear beneath the spectacle.

Final Thought

Pit Babe succeeds because it knows how to tell an entertaining story with memorable characters and excellent chemistry. Pavel and Pooh prove to be an inspired pairing, and the supporting cast helps create one of the strongest ensemble productions in recent Thai BL. My only real disappointment is that the series never fully embraces the Omegaverse identity it proudly advertises. As a BL, it's excellent. As an Omegaverse adaptation, it feels like it only scratches the surface of what the genre has to offer.

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The most engaging historical romances of the year.

Watching The First Jasmine has been a wonderful experience, and a huge part of that is the outstanding performances by Bai Lu and Cheng Lei.

Bai Lu delivers one of her strongest performances as Ye Li. She portrays intelligence, vulnerability, determination, and quiet strength with remarkable depth. Every glance and subtle expression adds another layer to her character.

Cheng Lei is equally captivating. His portrayal of Mo Xiuyao is restrained yet deeply emotional, showing pain, dignity, and unwavering devotion without relying on exaggerated expressions. His eyes convey so much that words often aren’t needed.

Together, Bai Lu and Cheng Lei have exceptional chemistry. Their relationship develops naturally through mutual trust, respect, and emotional understanding, making every shared scene compelling and memorable. Their performances elevate the drama and make The First Jasmine one of the most engaging historical romances of the year

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Better than I thought it would be~

I was a bit unsure exactly what this series would be like. WeTV is very hit or miss with their series, but I saw a fan edit of it that convinced me to give it a shot and I'm glad I did. This series does a great job balancing humor, drama, romance, and action. Unlike a lot of other Thai BLs out there that really struggle to evenly showcase each genre Love of Silom hit every note just right. Nothing felt out of place, the pacing was excellent, the actors did a great job bringing the characters and story to life. There also wasn't a side couple to divert away from the main romance plot instead there are only side characters and they're all phenomenal. Even the characters I didn't like were still fun to watch on screen. I 100% recommend giving this series a shot.
The few critiques I have for the show: I wish the brief period that Wayu worked as a police informant had been part of the plot more. He helps out for a couple episodes and then stops and everyone just pretends like it never happened. Admittedly I just really like action series so of course anything that plays more into that genre I'd prefer lol. The second critique is for the dances at the club, honestly they were kinda repetitive. I wish the choreographers had done a bit more and made the dances different from each other. Other than that I really liked this series, I thought it was great.

General info for anyone wanting to know:
• Is it spicy? Weirdly enough no. Despite being about bar hosts/club dancers the sex scenes were all pretty mild. There are a few scenes that show bondage and sex toys, but it never shows them being used (besides as impromptu weapons lmao). The most spice the series has are the dances at the club which are essentially strip teases.
• Is there violence? Yes. There are multiple fight scenes that are actually decently done and sometimes result in bloodshed, a few noncon moments, there are scenes depicting human trafficking, and honestly Krit's dad was a dick the whole series and the main instigator of the emotional damage inflicted on the main characters.
• Is there a love triangle? Yes, but also no. Lets just say that the main characters had multiple love interests but they only ever had eyes for each other. They were practically beating the love rivals away with a stick lol.

Also, if you like the bar host/club dancer aspect of the series I'd recommend checking out Toy Boy. It's a Spanish drama on Netflix. The main characters are also dancers and the series does a great job depicting the work that goes into being a club dancer ie learning choreography, working with different concepts, and being hired for events. Toy Boy is a lot darker and dramatic as the story centers around an sa and murder mystery plot and the BL plot line is for the side characters not the mc, but it's still a pretty good watch. The BL was super cute, the only reason I wanted to watch the series in the first place lol, so even though it's not the main focus it was still worth sitting through everything else to watch that relationship unfold.

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