Reviews

My Peter Sheng Binge Era

Looking back, I don’t remember this being 60 episodes! It aired before the new regulations, so I’m not sure how I’d feel about it now that I’m used to shorter content. That said, I really enjoyed watching it at the time. It was during a phase when I wanted to watch everything with Peter Sheng—I had just devoured Go Princess Go and immediately searched for more of his work, which led me to Oh, My General.

While some of his other dramas differ in tone and style, Oh, My General feels very much in line with Go Princess Go. It’s highly comedic, farcical in places, and centers on a storyline involving war and rival kingdoms. There’s strong character development, especially in the way the lead relationship evolves and how the male lead matures. It was also the first time I came across a harem setup where the first wife is favored and admired—by the harem—more than the husband himself, which was a fun twist.

If you enjoy military-driven plots, fierce female leads, or arranged marriage tropes, this might be a good one to add to your list.

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A Drama I Learned to Love, I Came for Fengjiu and Stayed for Bai Qian

Funny enough, I watched Eternal Love of Dream first because the story between Dong Hua and Bai Fengjiu resonated with me more. And I have to admit, it took me a few tries to get into Eternal Love, and even to this day, I can only watch about half of it. The early to middle parts didn’t speak to me as much, and I skipped around quite a bit until Bai Qian returns from her love tribulation. From that point on, I watched the drama in full without skipping—and genuinely loved it. It was then that the storyline became more compelling for me because of the dynamics between the leads and the way their relationship evolved as gods, learning from past mistakes and slowly uncovering their shared history. Their growth, mutual dependency, and the gradual emergence of love were beautiful to witness. The sacrifices they made, the deepening understanding of each other, and the sense of fated belonging all left a strong impression on me.

It’s definitely something I would watch again—but again, only from the middle.

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Addicted but on steroids

Well that was a bit of a rollercoster! I really liked episodes 1-6. The writing was some of the best I've seen. The dialogue and situations made sense and seemed more real than most.

Episodes 7 and 8 really irritated me. I had to remind myself several times to not watch these episodes with my Western view point. That Mother was the absolute worst and only cared about herself and not her son's happiness.

Then episodes 9 -10 hit! These episodes the envelope was pushed. The toxicity was rampent. If you have relationship traumas these episodes could possibly cause some issues for you. Well, actually they should cause issues with anyone! They aren't graphic but the situation is horrible.

Episodes 11 and 12 pulled it back together though. It made sense of a lot of what happened. There is a shooting scene that happens in episode 10 that you would expect consequences for in these episodes but apparently in this universe getting shot is not anything to hold a grudge over. This truly annoyed me almost more than the whole Mother issue mainly because it made no sense at least with the Mother you can understand even if you don't agree.

I appreciate the acknowkedgement of a mental disorder and how in the end it is not dismissed. Regardless though this series is TOXIC and if had been done in a more "serious" manner would have been terrifying.

I do feel that this is definately one of the better BL's I have seen. The script is more thought out than most and isn't full of a lot of the usual clichés. Will I watch it again? That would be a yes. Mainly because I think having watched it once and the main surprises are known I will definately feel differently about all of it. It will remain to be seen if this is a good or bad thing as I may find more faults with what I liked.

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May 2026, the thai BL month of crap...

This was less crap then others, but still crap. The "so called" happy end was out of nothing, just like an afterthought "oh, this is a BL, it should have a happy end" - Acting was often stiff, the GL part was there for what reason? Because they did not have an happy end. Of course most characters were quite one-dimensional, the so called "doctor" looked way too young to be specialist.

So this show is all over the place, has some nice pictures but working a lot with filters. It feels like the script was made for ten or twelve episodes and then someone said "wait, we don't have money" and cut it down to eight. Overall this is quite crappy and you should not waste your time with it.

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Flawed Execution, but Interesting Plots

This drama has significant execution issues, and the ending fell short for me. However, I still enjoyed it and would recommend it to those who don't mind watching imperfect dramas, as the storyline is worth overlooking the flaws. The narrative itself is engrossing and, for me, unique, making it easy to become absorbed in the story. I also enjoyed the character development and dynamics. It was interesting to watch how the lead was torn between love interests, with their histories equally well-founded. It also includes political intrigue, adding depth to the narrative, while its fantastical elements offer a fresh and unique twist to the storyline.

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Uma história sem força e com plots previsíveis

Eu sinto que eu fui completamente engano pelo trailer e pela sinopse desse bl que consta aqui no site, eu esperava que o Gaysorn fosse um outro tipo de personagem e não essa pessoa excessivamente ingênua (sim, eu sei que ele nunca teve contato com outras pessoas que não fossem Mudan, que ele nunca havia ido para a cidade grande, mas por isso mesmo ele deveria ser uma pessoa mais desconfiada mas parece que a desconfiança nunca passa por ele nos primeiros episódios, é frustrante).

O Gaysorn é orfão de pais, sua mãe o deixou após ir atrás de notícias de seu pai e nunca voltou, ele vive nas montanhas com sua tribo Mudan (os Mudan são conhecidos pelo feromônios que produzem uma fragrância rara e naturalmente sedutora. O aroma se intensifica quando a pessoa está apaixonada ou feliz) e o Scent se torna presidente de uma empresa do ramo de perfumes a qual está passando um colapso já que seus perfumes não estão dando lucro, o que leva o tio do Scent a contrar sobre a tribo Mudan e pedir em nome do pai acamado que Scent vá atrás de um Mudan para que a empresa prospere e o seu pai se recupere logo. Nessa Scent irá conhecer o Gaysorn que deseja saber o que aconteceu com sua mãe e a partir daí a história deles vai se desenrolar por 8 episódios que não se sustentam devido ao roteiro fraco, tanto que o ritmo da trama vai diminuindo conforme os episódios vão passando e o resultado é um final tão sem sal que não é capaz de impactar.

Negativos:

* Os Pearl Peak estão bem razoáveis aqui, a ingenuidade e a falta de desconfiança do Gaysorn (Peak) me irritou bastante, faltou algo no personagem do Scent (Pearl) que fizesse a gente acreditar de verdade no amor dele pelo Gaysorn, tanto que no momento que ocorre a quebra entre eles eu não conseguir me conectar com a tristeza do Scent, não era real o suficiente para mim.
* As publis foram muito mal inseridas nas cenas dramáticas e de tensão entre os dois personagens.
* No último episódio temos a Ray e Mekin como casal mesmo, mas na hora que eles vão beijar a câmera é cortada para uma outra cena e tipo assim: o ator não quis beijar? escolheram não mostrar por qual motivo? sério, não entendi.

No mais o que salva aqui é a trilha sonora cantada pelos atores que é boa e encaixou muito bem na história e até mesmo a personagem Ray (ex do Scent) que por 1/2 episódios foi a pessoa que eu queria bater mas que teve uma boa virada ao ajudar o Gaysorn e só.

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Fox Demons + Luo Yunxi = An Easy Win for Me

I loved this—I really did. It is underproduced and has some execution and cinematography issues, likely due to limited funding. But I still loved it. I thought the narrative was unique, and I really enjoyed how the plot developed. If you know me, you know my weaknesses are fox demons (we have three of them!) and Luo Yunxi—so this was incredibly enjoyable for me. Some of the fantastical elements were a bit far-fetched, so you have to take them with a grain of salt. Still, I don’t think that detracted from the main narrative, which was often touching, especially as you learn the foxes’ backstories and watch how they come to terms with their pasts in the current lifetime. The ending may not be for everyone, but I didn’t hate it—and I could definitely see myself watching this again.

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A Fantasy World Worth Exploring: A Memorable First Visit to Novoland

This drama was a bunch of firsts for me. It was the first one I watched featuring Guan Xiaotong, Zhang Ruoyun, and Chen Ruoxuan. It was also the first time I saw Ju Jingyi—before I even knew who she was. Most notably, it was my introduction to the Novoland universe.

Novoland is a fictional world, somewhat akin to Tolkien's universe for those more familiar with that reference. Multiple dramas take place within the Novoland realm, often sharing similar communities, creatures, and timelines. Some are direct sequels, while others are standalone stories. In addition to dramas, Novoland also includes full-length films that connect to or expand upon its series. It's an expansive world for anyone interested in diving deeper into its lore. With that said, I greatly enjoyed this drama. The narrative and subplots kept me engaged, and I was drawn in by both the characters and the richly imagined settings. The performances were strong, and the series was quite manageable at 28 episodes, each around 30 minutes. My only critique is the ending—it’s a bit confusing because there are two of them. However, the sequel helps clarify things.

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Ichitan's Ad

I'll admit it, I fell in love with Net in this series. I didn't realize that man is hot AF. 🤭🤭 And Latte... arghhh. Do I even need to explain myself when it comes to these two?

Chemistry-wise, NetJJ and LatteKim are carrying it. Story-wise, it's amazing. They managed to perfectly balance the depth of the story, the comedy, the romance, and of course, the angst. I especially love the JomKaew angst. I'm a sucker for that kind of emotional pain.

As they say, Domundi has done it again. And one thing I always appreciate about DMD is how they handle their NC scenes. They're not driven purely by lust; they're delivered with passion, emotion, and the characters' devotion to each other.

One highlight I'll always remember is how cleverly they squeezed in Ichitan's ads. Seriously, how smart was that? I won't spoil anything, but it's definitely worth the hype.

Highly recommended.

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Why I Decided to Stop at the Halfway Point

This is a drop review—commentary on the first half of the season. No numerical ratings, opinions only.

This wasn’t my cup of tea. I don’t want to get too deep into specifics since I’ve already shared my thoughts on the drama a few times in the group, and after a while, repeating the same points feels less like reviewing and more like criticizing.

I will say that I was immersed at the start, and I enjoyed the characters, their roles, and the dynamics between them. But as the story progressed, the characterization started shifting in ways that didn't land for me, and the plot gradually lost my interest. I stayed with it through to the midpoint because I wanted to remain open to where the story was heading. But after that, I was mostly just keeping up with the parts I was drawn to, mainly the political aspects.

That said, I do think the performances themselves were wonderful from what I watched, and the cast really stood out in their roles. We don't see enough of Ci Sha IMO and Winwin delivered a masterful performance with his character.

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