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The ghosts didn't horrify me as much as the writing.

There is a difference between an idea and the execution of that idea.

The idea of a supernatural horror cop BL is good. Great, even!

The execution leaves so much to be desired.

One major problem is maintaining the Thai BL World logic, which tends to be soapy and contrived. I assume they have to keep that logic, because it's just ever so hard to imagine how or why two dudes would hook up if it weren't for the world setting up those bowling gutter bumpers forcing them into it. It's fine when they all work at a cafe, or a vague office where you can bend the rules of professionalism without much consequence in the name of two men rolling around shirtless.

...Unfortunately, there is consequence in police procedurals. There are laws. If you blow the case, the worst case scenario is not a customer with a bad latte, it's letting a murderer roam free to kill again. Or dying.

In the first episode we watch stunning levels of dumbassery when Singha takes the twitchy guy covered in blood they found at the crime scene home with him and goes to shower immediately. Oh, don't worry, the 3 hour DNA test they did proved twitchy guy (who claimed to see ghosts) wasn't covered in the victim's blood, just his own. Why did we take him home? He was just soooo scared. Of the ghosts. Did we do a drug test on him? No. Did anyone seriously interview him? No. He's still a suspect. WHY is he in your living room?!

But you see? the BL world logic is invalidating the Real World logic, which in turn hamstrings the capacity to take the whole police part seriously- and that's if it weren't written so badly. It also signals to me that no one here cares enough to do the bare minimum to integrate the two story styles. That first episode- your first impression- is rife with lazy writing and forced attempts to smush the characters together because that's how BL works and that's all they think the audience cares about.

Everything about this show feels incredibly forced and awkward because of that core of laziness. Everything. From the supernatural stuff (telegraphed and bereft of actual eeriness), to the police work (laughably idiotic), to the nascent romance (the cringe-ass dialogue haunts me) and the acting. I personally don't get the coupling thing, where we like these two performers together, because it always seems like they're shackling one decent performer to an absolute sinkhole. Because of the 'chemistry', which I, personally, could not detect here. That might have something to do with my take that Pavel is doing a pretty decent job with some gravitas and Pooh is behaving like a mentally arrested toddler. Pooh is absolutely in BL World performance style of simpering petulance. Maybe that's part of the reason the ghosts don't seem scary, Pooh is unable to perform plausible fear. Pavel, at least, understands that this wants to be bigger.

Key words: Wants to be.

It's a shame, because the special effects make-up looks great. The cinematography is pretty decent. There is a good idea here, but they just can't get out of BL World to make it work, and don't respect the audience's intelligence to put in the effort, and from the number of solid 10s this gets reviewed with....they're right.

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So much potential--Sad

When a down-on-her-luck, not-quite-divorced lottery winner pleads with a complete stranger—the chaebol grandson—to help her qualify for the housing lottery prize, the FL and ML are launched into a lie-sustaining endeavor that repeats itself for much of the series. The supporting cast supplies detail and occasional momentum but is largely underutilized. The story attempts to build momentum through a contrasting deception involving family and corporate intrigue, but it arrives too little, too late. The ML and FL are charming and share courteous chemistry as they predictably grow closer. Moments of depth and flashes of genuinely strong writing are present but remain unsustained. Sad.

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THE ROMANCE LOST ME

To be honest, it took me so long to pick this up because I was afraid it would be overrated. I only started watching it because I was bored one day and couldn't find anything else to watch. At first, it felt like a typical isekai setup, which didn't really stand out to me.

And... this is just my opinion, but I don't think it lived up to the hype.

One of the first things that stood out to me was the FL's relationship with the 8th Prince. I found that relationship genuinely promising, which is why I was confused by the sudden shift in his character. I understood why he chose to protect his family, but from that point onward, his growing ambition felt too abrupt. I know he wasn't meant to be the main ML, but his transformation still felt jarring. While I understood his motivations, they did not fully justify the extent of his greed.

The biggest highlight of the drama for me was the moment the FL realized that the 4th Prince would eventually become King Gwangjong, a ruler remembered for his bloody purge of the royal family. That revelation immediately raised the stakes and genuinely piqued my interest. I found myself wondering how everything would unravel and whether the FL could somehow stop history from repeating itself.

Unfortunately, I was even more confused when the FL suddenly fell for the 4th Prince. Yes, they had several encounters, but I never felt the chemistry between them. Their relationship didn't feel convincing because it lacked enough emotional buildup. The FL spent time with several princes throughout the story, so I never found a compelling reason why her feelings shifted so dramatically. Aside from him repeatedly rescuing her, I didn't feel that their romance was developed well enough to make me emotionally invested.

Because of that, their relationship never made my heart flutter, nor did their emotional scenes leave a lasting impact on me. I didn't even feel particularly emotional during the ending because I never fully connected with them as a couple. I know many viewers still long for a proper closure between the leads, but I personally never felt that way. To me, the ending reflected the choices the characters had already made, especially the FL's decision to keep their child a secret until her death. Because of that, the final scene of her seeing his portrait and breaking down emotionally didn't resonate with me the way it did for many others. Instead of feeling heartbroken, I found myself feeling more frustrated than anything else.

I also felt that many of the relationships in the drama were never fully realized. There were simply too many princes, and I don't think enough time was spent developing meaningful connections between them and the FL. At times they would treat her poorly, only to suddenly care for her in the next scene, and those shifts didn't always feel earned. Rather than becoming invested in the relationships, I often found myself trying to keep up with everyone's changing dynamics.

I've watched other dramas with equally large ensemble casts, and they managed to make every relationship feel meaningful. Here, I just felt overwhelmed by the number of characters. Instead of feeling emotionally connected to them, I often felt lost because the dynamics kept shifting before they had enough time to fully develop.

Overall, I don't think it's a bad drama by any means, but I also don't think it deserved the level of hype it received. I can understand why many people love it, but unfortunately, the romance lost me, and because of that, the emotional impact never fully landed.

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The Servant Prince has an interesting premise: although their social positions have completely reversed, the relationship between the "prince" and his "servant" has not. That's what makes this story so compelling. Seto Toshiki feels perfectly cast as Takaaki, while Ogawa Fuminori leaves me wanting to see a little more before making a judgment. I personally imagined Naoya as someone with an even more striking princely aura, but acting matters more than appearance alone. I also enjoyed the original manga, and I'm looking forward to seeing how faithfully the drama captures the dynamic between these two characters.

Currently available on TOKYO MX (broadcast), TVer and FOD in Japan. International availability may vary.

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Will Use When Convenient - A Gaslighting Story

The biggest issue with this drama is the complete lack of meaningful character growth from either the male lead (ML) or the female lead (FL). While the story tries to convey that being an undertaker is an honorable and respectable profession, it ultimately undermines its own message. The ML is portrayed as so insecure and ashamed of his profession that he accepts behavior in his relationships that no one with healthy self-respect should tolerate.

The drama begins with the ML staying in a seven-year relationship out of guilt rather than love. When his girlfriend cheats on him and leaves, he simply accepts it with little resistance, almost as though he believes he deserves it because of his profession.

Afterward, the FL enters his life and aggressively pursues him, but instead of building a mature relationship, she repeatedly puts him through emotionally damaging situations. Some of the most frustrating examples include:

1. Kissing him unexpectedly at a train station while already planning to leave town permanently, giving him false hope.
2. Initiating intimacy herself, then accusing him of sexual assault after becoming embarrassed about her prosthetic leg.
3. Getting engaged, then secretly planning to leave for over two years, only revealing her decision when she is already at the train station.

Any one of these incidents would be enough to end a relationship built on trust. These acts are usually the actions of the villainous 2nd leads. Instead, every conflict is resolved with a brief gaslighting conversation, and the ML immediately forgives everything without requiring accountability or meaningful change. Rather than growing stronger throughout the story, he becomes someone who acts as a doormat to preserve the relationship.

The drama appears to expect viewers to excuse much of the FL's behavior because of the emotional struggles associated with her disability. While her insecurities are understandable and deserving of empathy, they do not justify repeatedly hurting people and being a selfish human being. Unfortunately, the writing doesn't hold her accountable, making it difficult to see genuine personal growth.

By the end, neither lead has evolved satisfactorily, leaving you wondering about the state of their relationship. They are at the same position as promising to be together, but nothing the FL has done has shown that she won't repeat the same pattern. The ML never learns to value himself enough to establish healthy boundaries, and the FL never fully learns to communicate honestly or consider the emotional consequences of her actions. As a result, what could have been a thoughtful story about healing, acceptance, and love instead becomes a frustrating romance built on repeated forgiveness without meaningful change.

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Should been a shorter drama

Thae only good thing i can say was the leads had good chemistry the storyline was good however this drama did not need to be 36 episodes should be 24 it took to long for them to be together which made it annoying the AI sml character made no sense you can tell it was AI he didnt look real words didnt match the lip movement. I would like to see tan jian ci and wang chu do a another drama together hopefully with better storyline. I did like the other two couples too. Would i recommend this drama nope only if your ok with the slowest burn romance i ever seen next to the dazzling.

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A Timeless Classic

I can completely understand why this drama became such a massive hit. Even years after its release, it still holds up remarkably well and has a charm that never feels outdated.

One of the biggest strengths of this drama is the chemistry between the leads. Their personalities complemented each other perfectly. The FL's loud, dramatic, and unapologetically expressive personality was balanced by the ML's aloof, almost deadpan demeanor. He was clearly written to be calm and nonchalant, and that contrast made their dynamic incredibly entertaining. Instead of clashing, they brought out the best in each other, making both the comedic and emotional moments land naturally.

I also appreciated how naturally the comedy blended with the romance. The drama never leaned too heavily into one genre, allowing each element to shine without taking away from the others. It struck a balance that kept me invested throughout.

The emotional moments were just as memorable. As the story progressed, I found myself becoming more attached to the characters and their relationship. The drama did a wonderful job of making me laugh one moment and feel emotional the next.

Overall, I understand why this drama is considered a classic. It has memorable characters, excellent chemistry, plenty of humor, and an emotional story that continues to resonate years later. It is one of those dramas that truly deserves its reputation.

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❤️‍?❤️‍?lot of Angst ?and ?lot of Butterflies

If u r doubting whether to watch this or not don't just think run🏃🏻‍♀️ and WATCH THIS!!🔥🔥

[🏹📚🐟🏍️💌🦋👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏃🏻‍♀️🐶💔💻❤️‍🩹❤️‍🔥🔥💋💍] - plot in emoji😗

So first of all there chemistry is sooo soooo soooooo insane 🔥💝💋that actually feels so real🥺 i have not read the novel so i really have no problem with the plot infact i love such plot that give angst ❤️‍🔥and butterflies🦋 equally while serving great chemistry💌💕 and visuals...this drama has all the plots that i love like - 🚩bad boy good girl👸🏻,💸rich guy poor girl😿, 💌she fell first he fell harder,💝 obsession ❤️‍🔥, heart break,❤️‍🩹📚 high school to workplace setting💻, and ofcourse happy ending💍💋. so I'm very well satisfied with this drama infact i would say this year after✨ shine on me✨ and 🏍️speed and love👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 this is what got me this obsessed 🫠there's very less modern drama i actually love that much🥰 and this is one of them😍 i just love everything about this also i love the fact that from epi 1 to 29 we got very well screen time for them together😍 like in many shows we either see more about side character or the leads but seperately but here they spent very well time together on screen💃🏻🕺🏻 which gave me no way to skip or get bored i just love this so much and it is definitely worth re watching 😍😍😍😍😍❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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Love Has Fireworks

Fácil de assistir mas causou algumas frustrações. Esperei muito por Love Has Fireworks e tinha algumas expectativas com ele. Funcionou muito pra mim do começo até a metade. A convivência entre Qian Fei e Li Yifei é muito boa. Os momentos em casa, as conversas, as refeições compartilhadas e a maneira como eles foram construindo intimidade aos poucos fizeram com que eu me apaixonasse por ambos. Achava meio exagerado como o roteiro construiu o Yifei como um cara preguiçoso que mal sabia lavar um vegetal, mas relevava... porque a dinâmica deles era ótima e ele também foi um personagem muito cativante!

O slow burn funciona durante boa parte da trama justamente porque a química entre eles é muito natural. Não era um romance baseado em grandes declarações, mas em pequenos momentos cotidianos que aproximavam os dois de forma convincente. Ao fim fiquei frustrada pois sinto que jogaram no lixo as chances de existir muitos momentos fofos deles na fase de casal. Ambos só ficaram juntos de fato no final e com muita dificuldade. O roteiro passou a criar conflitos que pareciam existir só para adiar o relacionamento: viagem de trabalho, a falta de comunicação, atitudes que me irritaram da Qian Fei que no final nem parecia estar tão feliz e arrumava briga por tudo... No fim, fiquei com a sensação de que Love Has Fireworks tinha todos os ingredientes para ser uma excelente comédia romântica, mas desperdiçou. Os conflitos corporativos nunca conseguiram despertar meu interesse e acabaram ocupando um espaço muito maior do que eu gostaria. As histórias dos casais secundários me causaram mais frustração que apego. Dois caras bananas! hahaha

Enfim, um drama que me fez rir, me apaixonar pelos protagonistas e acreditar completamente na química deles. Justamente por isso, a frustração com a reta final foi ainda maior.

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Essendo il mio primo BL e, in generale, la mia prima produzione thailandese in assoluto (provenendo dal mondo dei K-drama), l'approccio a KinPorsche è stato una novità totale. Nel complesso l'esperienza è stata positiva, anche se con diversi alti e bassi strutturali.

Dal punto di vista della storia d'amore principale, purtroppo la coppia Kinn-Porsche non mi ha catturato come speravo. Ho trovato l'attore che interpreta Kinn poco adatto al ruolo e non mi ha convinto la sua interpretazione del personaggio. Di conseguenza, anche le dinamiche e le sottotrame nate tra di loro non sono riuscite a coinvolgermi o a trasportarmi emotivamente. Devo dire, però, che le scene di bacio e quelle più spicy meritano una promozione assoluta: sono state girate molto bene e le ho trovate decisamente intense.
La vera spinta a continuare la visione è arrivata dalle coppie secondarie: le storie tra Kim e Porchay, e soprattutto quella tra Vegas e Pete, mi sono piaciute tantissimo. La curiosità di scoprire come si sarebbero evoluti i loro legami è stata la vera motivazione che mi ha tenuto incollata allo schermo.

Il vero punto debole della serie, a mio avviso, si concentra negli ultimi due episodi. C'è stato un sovraccarico di colpi di scena sulla vera storia dei genitori di Porsche: troppe rivelazioni concentrate in pochissimo tempo, tanto da arrivare al finale esausti. Gestire questi cambiamenti distribuendoli su più puntate avrebbe sicuramente giovato al ritmo. Inoltre, ho trovato decisamente forzata la scelta narrativa della madre sopravvissuta e affetta da amnesia a soli trenta minuti dalla fine del drama. Questa fretta complessiva ha reso la riconciliazione familiare poco naturale, rendendo difficile per lo spettatore empatizzare davvero con il vissuto dei personaggi, proprio perché tutto viene svelato troppo a ridosso dei titoli di coda.

In conclusione, è un drama che intrattiene e che si fa guardare, ma che soffre di una gestione del ritmo poco bilanciata nel finale. Un 7/7.5 pieno principalmente per le coppie secondarie e l'ottima chimica nelle scene più intense.

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Brotherhood Above All

What more could you ask for when the cast is made up of some of the biggest stars of their generation? I initially came for the cast, but I stayed because of the story and the incredible chemistry between all of the characters.

What I loved most about this drama was that it was not solely focused on romance. The bond between the Hwarang was the true heart of the series. They all came from different backgrounds, held different beliefs, and were even enemies at one point, yet watching them grow into a family and fight alongside one another was incredibly rewarding.

The character development was another highlight. Every member of the Hwarang had their own journey, and I appreciated seeing them mature while learning to trust and understand one another. Their camaraderie gave the drama so much emotional weight beyond the romance.

The romance was enjoyable, but for me, it was never the main attraction. It was the friendships, loyalty, and shared purpose that made this drama memorable.

If there is one thing I wished had been different, it would have been seeing PSJ's character claim his rightful throne. However, I understood why the story chose a different path, and I respected the ending for staying true to the characters and the themes it had built throughout the drama.

Overall, this is a historical drama that shines because of its cast, character dynamics, and unforgettable sense of brotherhood. It is much more than a romance, and that is exactly why I enjoyed it so much.

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