Reviews

The Edge of Horizon (อรุณรุ่ง) stands out as one

The Edge of Horizon (อรุณรุ่ง) stands out as one of the most compelling Thai period BL dramas in recent memory. Combining the high-stakes political melodrama One31 is known for with deep emotional yearning, the series delivers a masterclass in classic, forbidden romance.
Overview & Plot
Set against a backdrop of strict societal hierarchy and impending national change, the story follows Prince Thinnakon (Ongsa Theethuch) and Phob (Inn Jakkrasin), the son of the palace nursemaid. Inseparable as children, their early bond is torn apart by class divisions and royal duty.
Years later, their paths cross again. Thin is bound by dynastic expectations and royal decorum, while Phob returns as a military officer harboring an intense, unspoken devotion. Reunited under the watchful eye of a strict court, their rekindled feelings push up against a system where a romance of this nature is viewed as an unforgivable scandal.
Key Strengths
* Unmatched Chemistry: The screen presence between Ongsa and Inn is the heartbeat of the show. Their dynamic balances intense emotional vulnerability with effortless intimacy, making years of built-up yearning feel genuinely earned rather than rushed.
* High-Stakes Narrative: Unlike typical slice-of-life romances, every interaction carries real tension. The threat of discovery, family obligation, and political intrigue keep the pacing sharp and engaging.
* Production & Score: The atmospheric cinematography captures the quiet grandeur of the era. Supported by a rich soundtrack, the production design highlights the stark contrast between palace luxury and the emotional isolation of the leads.
The Verdict
Rating: 10/10
The Edge of Horizon delivers top-tier period romance. If you enjoy deep angst, rank-difference dynamics, and stories where duty clashes with devotion, this series is essential viewing.

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Good movie with correct subs

I just recently watched this on gagaoolala and luckily never experienced the bad subs everyone is talking about. The subs must make a huge difference because my mind is blown by the people saying the actors didn’t do a good job. They were great. The chemistry was great and intense and they acted their roles so well. The change in both of them after the switch up was so well done. That being said the story had so much potential and they just didn’t follow through. This could have been a great mystery thriller but they dropped the ball and even with good subs the ending was confusing. I would rewatch again only because the sex was hot. They did a great job with that and the plot is interesting enough but it could have been great if they had developed it more. The actors were definitely up to the ease.

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WTF YUJIN ???

I am writing this review to vent !!

Si Won was my favorite male participant and Yu Jin was my favorite female participant, so you can imagine my insanity when they BOTH started getting interested in each other midway through the show… and actually become an endgame couple.

But I still cannot wrap my head around the fact that Yu Jin ghosted Si Won literally just a week later. Like… WTF??? Out of all the couples, they seemed like the most solid ones, and the fact that they apparently didn’t even meet once after the show is actually crazy to me.

BUT this is where I have to be honest, the age difference between them was huge. And it wasn’t just the number itself; they had a whole GENERATIONAL GAP between them. Si Won is in his mid-20s while Yu Jin is in her late 30s, and that’s a pretty significant difference when you’re talking about where you are in life and what you want.

And as a woman, I think I can actually understand Yu Jin’s perspective. She was the older one, and maybe she ultimately felt responsible for making the difficult decision instead of dragging things out.. I believe she did the RIGHT thing.
Still heartbroken though..

One thing I am genuinely happy about, though, is that Jin Wo got his happy ending. And I’m even MORE happy that he and Jin Young are actually dating in real life.
As for the other couples… I’m honestly not that hyped about them.

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The Distance Between Us (or The Distance Between Us and Evil)

Just as the saying goes, "everyone is beautiful in their own way," everyone is also ugly in their own way. Are good and evil polar opposites, like two sides of a coin? How do we define a good person and a bad person? How is morality judged? All of these remain open questions.

Throughout my time watching the series, the single thought that haunted and followed me was that human beings are truly terrifying, yet simultaneously pitiful, as the things people do not understand are exactly what they find most terrifying; yet, once we dig deeper and understand them, we find them pitiful.

What are media ethics? Reporting objectively, accurately, fact-checking, and delivering news in a timely manner. But broadcast news also needs to secure ratings, chase KPIs, and provide for the reporters' own livelihoods and families. So, what makes a good journalist, and what makes a bad one?

What are medical ethics? Ensuring patients' health and thoroughly caring for every single case. But hospitals still demand high recovery quotas, and families wait anxiously for patients to be discharged. So, what defines an ethical doctor, and what defines an inhumane one?

What are a director's ethics? Creating a film with artistic value, dedicating oneself to the craft, and being innovative. But will financial sponsors and the entertainment industry support an independent director? What makes a talented director, and what makes an incompetent one?

What are a lawyer's ethics? Seeking justice and defending clients based on the protection of human rights. But does that mean standing on the same frontline as "evil" and putting one's own family in danger? What defines a lawyer who represents righteousness, and what defines a lawyer who sells out their conscience?

Ultimately, human morality—is it fundamentally a question of humanity regarding the "majority," or does it belong to a "minority" of individuals (who are still human)? Moral parents are those who raise their children to be "good" people. If they fail to do so, they become bad people, deserving of public condemnation. But what if being a good parent means being a bad citizen? The perpetrator's family must bear the guilt of the crime. The victim's family, on the other hand, becomes victims forever haunted by the past. A series of overlapping paradoxes and contradictions pile up, until, in the end, it seems human morality is forever labeled by a person's relationships with others, rather than by the individual alone, constantly teetering on countless boundaries.

People scrutinize a doctor's morality in relation to their patients, a wife's morality in relation to her husband, a mother to her child, a reporter to their subject, a perpetrator to a victim, and an individual to society. But how can we judge a person based solely on themselves, when the very nature of measurement and evaluation requires a yardstick, a tool to quantify? It is this exact yardstick, calibrated by these binding relationships, that judges you as a "bad person" in one moment, and simultaneously a "good person" in another.

In short, everyone is a bad person, and everyone is a good person. You are both the perpetrator and the victim. That is the answer the film provides to the question posed right in its title and through the myriad of overlapping relationships across its 8 episodes. Take Li Da-Zhi, for example: she is the family member of a cold-blooded killer, a potential reporter, a good friend, and a daughter to her parents. Or Li Xiao-Ming: a societal terrorist, the enemy of the victims' families, Li Da-Zhi's brother, and a son suffering from mental illness—perhaps the consequence of a family lacking parental attention. Everything is intertwined through such karmic ties of cause and effect. The evil and the good are connected by many threads, and some of those threads connect right back to themselves. That is exactly the distance between "us" (and evil).

Beyond the dichotomy of good and evil, the film also touches on numerous social issues and facets, such as the pressing issue of psychiatric patients, societal prejudice and discrimination, psychological trauma, class divide, gender issues, and the penal system (specifically the death penalty, reduced sentencing for the mentally ill, etc.). Whether it serves as a plea to support mentally ill individuals who need care and societal acceptance (with a more open-minded perspective), or as advocacy for the protection of marginalized communities... overall, it is clear that the entire film is a humanistic voice, elevating humanity and striving to find the human nature within people. It is a bit didactic and philosophical, but presenting these themes so directly is necessary for a film designed to educate, raise awareness, and awaken basic humanism.

Overall, the structure and pacing of the film are arranged coherently, and the relationships between characters are harmonious. The film places each person under a pluralistic, multi-valued lens, keeping them close to normal human beings (even though everyone still has a clear, distinct role to create a broader picture that "represents" a segment of society). The acting, soundtrack, and cinematography also fulfill their necessary roles perfectly to convey the overarching message. It is a little dry at times, but highly direct and deeply humanistic.

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Did not disappoint

Have been waiting for new WilliamEst series since ThamePo and yes it’s one episode but it’s was great! Their chemistry is amazing which is not shocking it’s been there since the beginning but WOW another level idk how! Both William and Est have really improved in their acting in general and with each other. Also loved the look of the show especially with a lot of the 1st ep being in a bar/club those can be really tricking to shoot but really thought it turned out really well! Parbdee really does great cinematography the shots look beautiful. Cant wait to see what the rest of the episodes are like so excited to see what’s to come for all the characters!

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BL Series of the Year!!!!??

What we got served is beyond expectations. When they said it's a 10 episode series I was like when will they gain momentum and when will it peak but Damn!!! The very first episode was a Banger!! The storyline looks so intriguing. The actors each one of them have done an excellent job. But coming to William-Est, this is just their second series and man how much they have grown since their first series ThamePo 🥹. They have nailed their characters for sure. Their body language, their eyes , their facial expressions all speak volumes. I am so proud to be their fan 💗.Barcode and Kin are equally good 👍🏻
This series will take the BL world by storm.
Can't wait for the next episode 🤩

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[contains spoilers of 'cause you're my boy obviously]

I somehow am the only one writing a review on this page? The original ending of 'Cause you're my boy wasn't my favourite. I did love the series and I feel like it is one of my favourite series from Gmmtv before 2020 together with Sotus. What I disliked about the original ending was that it was a bit too simple compared to the rest of the episode. I loved how they got engaged though. But it got fucked up by an advertisement at the end and I get Gmmtv got sponsored but it kinda ruined the ending for me.

The quality difference is huge you can notice the better camera and the hair cut of Mork/Drake was growing out. And the school uniforms?? They really got older in this extra. I also like the detail that Morn and Gord have the uniform on of the school and it really shows Morn and Gord are younger than Mork and Tee. I'm not a huge fan of the plot where Mork is preparing all sorts of things for Tee. I would've preferred an episode where you can clearly see them being older and their future lives. I feel bad for Tee but Mork really didn't mean too. Also we still haven't gotten any Morn and Gord so now I'm questioning myself whether or not they even are a couple in the series.

Overall this special episode is really cute. I'm just not a big fan of the 'cheating' plot and it's a bit cringy. I would give it a 6.5. I really hoped on something that would continue their story.

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A drama I genuinely wanted to enjoy more. A lot more.

**DISCLAIMER: my review may contain minor spoilers**

The breathtaking landscapes, the warm summer atmosphere, the stunning cinematography, the interesting premise, and the strong cast created such a solid foundation.
The first few episodes felt promising, with a storyline that seemed ready to explore family dynamics and unfold into something meaningful.
And I have to admit: I completely fell in love with the FL’s family house and her glass cabin in the middle of the fields — maybe that was just my architect’s heart speaking. 😉

But as the episodes went by, I found myself increasingly disappointed and frustrated.
The narrative pacing stalled early on, circling around the same situations without moving forward. The repetitive conflict scenes became exhausting, and the constant family shenanigans ended up overshadowing the characters instead of enriching them.
Characters who were already — and purposely — annoying gradually lost all sympathy and became downright unbearable. By mid‑drama, I honestly couldn’t stand the ML’s caricatural father or the FL’s two aunts anymore. Instead of adding depth, their scenes slowly drained the story of its charm. Because of that, their emotional progression in the end felt like a case of “too little, too late” for me to truly savour it.

For a character who gives her name to the entire series, Xiao Fang remains surprisingly “inaccessible”. She’s fun, strong, joyful, smart, level‑headed, decisive, kind without being naïve… almost too perfect, in a way that leaves very little room for emotional texture.
I personally didn’t see or feel much of her emotional conflicts. Even major life decisions (like breaking up with her boyfriend, childhood friend and father of her future child) are portrayed with almost no emotional development. She doesn’t seem sad, conflicted, or shaken; she bounces back within "minutes" and moves on as if nothing happened. Was she even in love with him to begin with?
Her emotions do indeed appear briefly on her face (Wang Ying Lu is a wonderful actress), but the script rarely lets her sit with and process any of her feelings. That lack of introspection in THE main character of the story makes her journey feel strangely hollow.
And on top of that, as a new mother she recovers incredibly fast. Xiao Fang regains her energy and her slim figure in the blink of an eye, and she’s suddenly ready to launch her small business and lead a team just a few short weeks after giving birth. It felt very unrealistic, unfortunately. A more grounded portrayal could have added real emotional weight to her journey.

Ironically, I felt far more emotional turmoil and character development from the ML. His arc shows genuine conflict, vulnerability, and growth — especially compared to the (almost always) perfectly composed Xiao Fang.

The final episodes, which almost felt like they belonged to a different drama altogether, focus on Xiao Fang building her small business. Just like the main character herself, the story shifts to something else with surprising ease.
At least these last episodes brought some much‑needed calm after all the loud and repetitive family shenanigans. But again, it felt like “too little, too late” for me to fully enjoy that final stretch.

Don’t get me wrong, Xiao Fang is a decent drama — it’s visually gorgeous, very well acted, and occasionally touching. But it remains a work with more promise than payoff: beautiful to look at, yet narratively underdeveloped and emotionally underwhelming. Sadly.

Final rating: 7.5/10

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Finally, a Series That Lets Us Fans Experience the Story From Our Perspective

I like this series more than I expected. Finally, a series that lets us fans see things from OUR perspective! 😂 Being a fan is one thing, but imagine actually getting the chance to work alongside your favourite celebrity?! I’m already loving this concept!

The story is off to a really interesting start. I like how it puts Wan into a completely unfamiliar world where he suddenly finds himself surrounded by actors he used to admire as a fan. There is already so much potential for funny situations, misunderstandings, romance and of course, plenty of chaos. I especially love the enemies to lovers setup between Wan and Third. Imagine thinking you hate someone, only to slowly realise they might actually be the person you fall for. I’m definitely here for that!

I really missed James after Bed Friend, so I’m glad to see him back. But honestly, what really got me hooked was Auau as Third. He is SO hot and attractive, and his aura is absolutely stunning. He has that cold and confident presence that makes Third immediately stand out. Save as Wan is completely different and so much fun to watch. He is funny, adorable and brings such a lovable energy to the character. Their contrast already works really well together.

The supporting cast also caught my attention, Wan’s friend and his sister. They add a fun younger energy to the story, and I’m looking forward to seeing how their characters develop as the series goes on.

The acting was really good for the first episode. Everyone felt natural in their roles, and the chemistry between the characters is already noticeable. I particularly enjoyed the interactions between Wan and Third because you can already feel that there is something interesting developing between them, even though they are still at the stage of constantly getting on each other’s nerves.

I also enjoyed the music and overall sound of the episode. It fits the light and playful atmosphere of the series without taking away from the scenes, and it helps give the drama that fun romantic feel.

Domundi never disappoints, and Episode 1 was such a fun start. We have an interesting plot, hot actors, good acting, cute characters and one of my favourite tropes, enemies to lovers. I already have a feeling this one is going to nail it for me.

Imagine working alongside your celebrity crush Nine, only to end up falling for the person you hated at the beginning instead. What a plot! 😂

I’m already hooked after three episodes and cannot wait for the next episode!

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It's mid and could've been shorter

A few years ago I read tong the webtoon. I'm gonna admit that I totally forgot what it even was about. To many people their surprise I actually really enjoy these type of series. Although I normally watch BL or Romance in general, it's rare for me to even start these type of series. But today, I wanted to watch something with fighting and more in it. Tong wasn't bad, but there is definitely room for improvement. The plot lacks but the fight scene's are good. When I was around episode 7-8 it got more and more boring.

The thing I really like about this series are how well done the fight scene's are. It was enjoyable, although I did catch a few editing mistakes. I like how dopamine fed it is. But, the plot is just pure and only fighting. I wished we had more deeper moments and sometimes it became a bit overwhelming. It took me 3 episodes to really understand what was even going on, I had to read the description to understand it. I even rewatched the first episode... I was kinda confused on how to start with this series because I knew it was a sequel to the manhwa. It might confuse Manhwa readers but watching Tong:Memories before Dokgo rewind doesn't matter. It would be so nice if more parts of the manhwa series got a live action but if I'm honest, I don't think that'll ever happen.

For the acting, it's quite nice. This series acting reminded me a lot of Weak Hero. I actually wasn't familiar with the actors before so this is my first time seeing both Heo Ji Won and Lee Hak Woo as leads. One of the second things that made the series alright. When I first saw Myeong Hwa I was like "DAMNN". His hair is amazing, I love it. The girls in this series were badass as well. Like genuinely. Talking about women... this show lowkey had a few misogynistic moments, let's not lie. I understand it's all about men and I'm saying this as a male but... some moments just felt weird and direspectful. Maybe just different culture but I did not like it.

My main problem was how boring this show got the more I got into it. Everything until episode 7 was alright but after episode 7 it just felt like unnecessarily added episodes. What also made me more and more confused was the amount of random added characters. Like after watching a few episodes we do not need to keep getting more and more new characters. It would've been way nicer if they cut time by shortening the series. 7 or 8 is enough. Sorry but the last episodes were just bland and my whole motivation to finish this was BAD. The fights made up almost half of each episode too like...the fighting is what makes it good, sure.

I really enjoy the animations in this series. Like when the characters are introduced and the intro. Really well done. But we never got proper introductions of many characters. Also, the motivations are so unclear because the episodes are short and shit. I get the whole Tong thing but I just don't understand half of the time why they're fighting. There's more fights than actual talking it just pisses me off like where did that plot go?

I watched this on YouTube and had to find out if the music in ep 6 was the actual song originally used in the editing? Either way the very happy music while they seemed excited for the fight was crazy to me. How can they be soo excited to fight. episode 6 might be my fav ep so far. Even if I do have a bit of criticism, especially on the lack of plot and production, I do actually like it. I mean.. everyone has their own taste. My rating is still low and it'll probably stay this way. Mainly with the reason that it got extremely boring to me towards the ending. I somehow managed to finish it but if I'm honest, I did press that skip button during the fights a lot. Not recommended, but maybe you'll like it. This is purely based on my opinion.

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Perfect for "stray cats"

I nearly dropped this drama after watching more than half of it, and if I had read all the reviews before, I wouldn't have bothered to watch it at all either. I was looking for the next drama to watch and stumbled upon it by accident. Seeing the leads were Yang Zi and Xu Kai, I went ahead with it not knowing what to expect. Turns out it's mainly about Chenghuan and her mom's relationship. Half the time I watched this, anger was what I felt. The main character was not only Mai Chenghuan but her mother also. Time and time again she kept messing up without realizing any of her mistakes. Meanwhile, Zhiming and Ziyu appreciated Mrs Liu because their parents were the opposite. Overbearing parents can definitely learn a thing or two from this drama. Too much caring is stifling and too little is depressing. The latter episodes made up for all the frustrations from the start. People who didn't grow up in a warm and loving family would certainly appreciate this, especially those who didn't experience a mother's unconditional love.

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You Maniac is already a masterpiece!!!

After nearly 2 years of waiting for a new lead series from WilliamEst, YouManiac has blown all my expectations apart and its only the first episode!!

First of all I love their character dynamics so much. We have Dean who seems like a very warm, outgoing and easy person, picking up flings wherever he goes and getting away with anything with just a cheeky smile😂. I mean he even managed to set up a table with three of his exes and they all had a good time! Who else could pull that?😂😂

But I help but feel like there's some coldness underneath all that and he doesn't seem to really let any one in. I think he's hiding his real self.

Looking over to Moth, he's just fabulous 👌. Gorgeously cold and haughty, just how i like my bottoms🤭🤭. Emotionally unavailable and rude about it as well. I'm so sat for him.

Couldn't help but notice that his friend's overbearingness is pushing him towards Dean, against his better judgement as he knows how much of a whore Dean is but he cant help falling into the pit😂😂 I hope we get to see some corrupted tropes even if its a little. I eat that shit up like its desert🤭

Feel like I've already said too much but in summary its a banger, I will definitely be tuning in to the next episodes and WilliamEst's chemistry is absolutely electric!!!! The way they kiss and look at each other when they kiss is just uggggghhh😩😩😩😩

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One of the most underrated bl

I watched this ages ago for the first time, talking 2020(?). This series will stay one of the MOST underlooked series ever. I never hear anyone talking about it. Unlike newer bl, it actually covers representation. Homophobia, realistic scene's and not necessarily an unhealthy relationship, but a lot of angst surrounding it. Many newer bl's don't cover homophobia at all, while it does still exist and yes, even in Thailand. I was surprised to even see the page of our skyy: Tee-Mork COMPLETELY empty. Zero comments or whatsoever.

Back in like 2020 I was really surprised about the random pairs in this series. I mean I obviously knew DrakeFrank back then but NeoPhuwin?? Honestly Gord and Morn's story got a bit confusing towards the ending but I think it's just how I felt because I was EXTREMELY focussed on Tee and Mork at that moment. Phuwin playing younger brothers is funny. He also played a younger brother in the warp effect and I loved it. Neo and Phuwin both have this thing... not sure how to say it but it's like they have the same type of charm. Not saying they look alike, but yk the vibes.

I forgot how young most actors were when this was filmed. Like AJ awhhh. HE WAS 17. And Phuwin was fucking 15. It's funny how long of a fan I've been and it feels like I've seen certain actors grow. Especially Phuwin and Khaotung. What I also really appreciate is that they casted teenagers to play in teenage series. It feels so weird watching 25-30+ year olds playing high school roles? Like it makes no sense... I'm happy Gmmtv is lately casting more teenagers for teenage series though. But at some point they didn't. This casting is amazing. Drake and Frank had an amazing chemistry. I feel so bad for Frank though. I am forever a huge fan of his but it's sad to see how bad his current company is doing. Although I really liked his latest Bl's, I can't help but admit it's not the best but still good. He went to do military service and left gmmtv. If I could change the past I would love for gmmtv to still take Frank after his military service. Maybe it was his own decision of course! I'm really excited for Neptune in the Sky though, it seems like it's actually going to be good!

About what I said earlier, I love the representation in this. Although there's a lot of new bl, it barely ever covers homophobia. And my biggest irritation is one of the things gmmtv keeps on getting praised on? "Yeah we treat bl's like love stories not a Bl".... That's your main problem. Do you actually give a fuck about the problems queer people face? That is why older bl hits just better. The mother being against their relationship and doing everything to separate them is something that feels realistic. The principal also EXPELLING Mork was so evil.

The angst was amazing. As someone who loves angst I really love how the relationship wasn't necessarily toxic. It was the people surrounding and meddling with THEIR relationship that made it toxic. I felt soo bad for Mork because he was always the one who had to take it. Tee also had some troubles with his mother but I feel like his issues were not that bad. I like how they showed Morks mental health going down hill realistically. The drinking and everything. Tee obviously didn't do anything to Mork but Mork's character in general was already mentally unstable.

The plot itself was really nice but the story turns a bit to a whole different type. It starts off about the barber shop and the dvd's but later on nothing about that was left. Though I was happy that Bambie had left Tee because she was annoying me. Like what Mork did wasn't okay at all but Bambie just kept on being more and more annoying. Her attitude towards Ching was totally unnecessary and toxic. I'm actually a bit glad this didn't have NC scene's even though Mork sold p0rn dvd's. I saw the your skyy episode had Nudity tagged although I doubt it's much knowing gmmtv.

The production was surprisingly well done. I like how you can clearly see actual Thai culture in this series unlike many other Thai series. The colour grading wasn't as bad as I've seen from Thai series/movies around that time. Min Akitasvara did an amazing job as the original creator. Also the Executive Producers are amazing? Hello? We seriously got Da Darapa, X Nuttapong AND Tha Sataporn?? No wonder it's such a good series. One of the things I disliked a bit were the Breaks and the advertisement. It annoyed me a bit and I was watching on tv so I got a whole block of advertisements. Sometimes there were a these weird switches in quality, but it might just be my tv.

Not gonna lie, that was the most shitty ending I've ever seen. Them just cutely sitting close was adorable but a bit... empty. Also after it there was immediately an advertisement and I get that they were able to film this because they were sponsored but it totally ruined the ending for me. Tee and Mork getting engaged was cute though and I did really love the last episode, it just felt like it was missing something.

Overall this show is amazing. I recommend it to everyone. It's too underrated and I need more people talking about it, because it's actually too good to ignore. I feel like most people rather not watch something that is seen as 'old' but I think it's no problem. The older Gmmtv series are in my opinion the best once out there!!

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