Reviews

Finally found what I was looking for in entertainment. 'Actual FUN'!!!

It has sloppy action scenes, cringy morality/motivation speeches, plot gaps and many more flaws. But, despite of everything, IT IS A TRUE FUN, ENJOYMENT. It is amazing really, how you can forgive everything a show does wrong if in the end it truly entertains you, and that's what this show is. It is not perfect, not the greatest, but if you could give it a chance, you will CHERISH this drama.
I have watched hundreds of dramas until now and this is the first review I write. Over time I was becoming zombie viewer of dramas, just watch a drama with dead emotions, all these new dramas felt like writers, producers were just checking checkboxes. You watch them and after finishing them you just feel nothing. Most of the time, you don't even know the name of the drama till the end of the episode. But, with this drama, I finally felt something. The cast, writers, producers made this drama with love and you can feel it. After finishing all three seasons, I could actually feel the emptiness you fell when you finish a good show. The drams name will live inside you head a long time after you finish it. Just watch this, it is not your typical checkbox, spreadsheet show.

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A fun detective story

I'm pleasantly surprised by this series of EngLot because their previous series weren't that great in my opinion.
But this one is really good!
Their acting has improved a lot

I love detective story like this. It made me curious who's the culprit and I love how this stories unfold

The reason I only give 6 for Rewatch Value is because I anticipated every week because I'm curious on how the stories unfold and who's the culprit. But now that I know, its value decrease a bit
But I really enjoyed every single episode

Really great job to EngLot and all the casts!!

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A Captivating BL That Blurs the Line Between Fiction and Reality

Honestly, this is the best Chinese BL of 2026 for me. I've watched a lot of Chinese BLs, and Deep In is easily the spiciest, boldest and most emotionally intense one yet. The intimacy is passionate, emotional, and completely earned. Every intimate scene serves the story instead of existing for shock value. Combined with its psychological themes, romance, and drama, it creates an unforgettable experience.

The premise is incredibly refreshing. Two seemingly straight men, Zhang Zhun and Zhen Xin, both with girlfriends, are cast as the leads in a gay romance series. As they immerse themselves deeper into their roles, the line between acting and reality slowly disappears. What begins as performance turns into obsession, desire, emotional manipulation, and a complete loss of where fiction ends and real feelings begin. The title Deep In perfectly reflects how deeply they become consumed by both their characters and each other.

Episode 2 completely shocked me. The NC scene was one of the hottest I've seen in a Chinese BL. The director calls "cut" three separate times, but they keep on doing it because they're so lost in the moment. That scene alone perfectly showcases the incredible chemistry between the leads.

One of the biggest surprises is how young the cast is. Ollie, who plays Zhen Xin and Dr. Fang Chi , is only 20 years old and was likely just 19 during filming, yet he delivers such a confident, commanding performance with remarkable emotional depth. Shu Yuan, who plays Zhang Zhun the patient Gao Zhun, is only 22. Together, they have phenomenal chemistry that feels effortless and completely believable. Their performances are far beyond what you would expect from actors their age, and I genuinely hope they reunite in another series.

I also loved the behind the scenes perspective on acting. The story constantly shifts between the drama they are filming, where they play Dr. Fang Chi and the patient Gao Zhun, and their real lives behind the camera. Watching them step in and out of completely different characters while their own emotions begin to mirror the script adds another fascinating psychological layer. It truly feels like you're watching two stories unfold at the same time, and the director executes this concept brilliantly.

The acting across the entire cast is phenomenal. One scene that completely broke me was Gao Zhun revealing he had been sexually assaulted. His emotional breakdown felt heartbreakingly real. Then the director calls “cut,” and they instantly have to switch back into a completely different role. Playing two different characters in the same series and constantly adjusting between them is incredibly difficult.

And Can We Also Talk About That Iconic Snow Scene in Episode 7?
Out of more than 500 BL series I've watched, no scene has stayed with me quite like this one.
The kiss beneath the falling snow was absolutely breathtaking. I've already rewatched it five times, and it still gives me goosebumps every single time.
Instead of saying, "I like you," words we've heard countless times in dramas, Zhen Xin quietly says,
"I walked 472 steps following you from the hotpot."
That single sentence carried every feeling he couldn't bring himself to say.
His teary eyes spoke of longing, fear, regret, and love that had been buried deep inside his heart. Before another word could be spoken, Zhang Zhun stepped forward and kissed him.
There was no dramatic confession or grand declaration of love. Just two people who had finally found the courage to let their hearts speak for them.
The silence, the falling snow, the tears, and that kiss came together so perfectly that it became one of the most beautiful confession scenes I've ever watched. It wasn't loud or extravagant. It was quiet, gentle, and devastatingly emotional.
For me, this isn't just my favorite scene in Deep In. It's one of the greatest kissing scenes I've ever seen in any BL.

The cinematography is another highlight. I really appreciate that the intimate scenes aren't crowded with unnecessary people on set. Instead, the environment stays minimal while the director monitors everything from outside the room, making those moments feel much more natural, intimate, and immersive.

It's even more impressive knowing the director, Liu Jun Hao, is only 27 years old. He's both an actor and director, and the way he brought this complex story to life is seriously impressive. Seeing such a young director and two incredibly talented young actors create something this polished makes the series even more remarkable.

The soundtrack is fantastic, the pacing never slows down, and every episode leaves you wanting more. If you enjoy psychological manipulation, an obsessive and emotionally complex male lead, blurred lines between fiction and reality, unforgettable chemistry, memorable NC scenes, and a fresh, original story, Deep In absolutely delivers.

One tip if you're watching on Viki or GagaOOLala. Stay until after the credits because every episode includes bonus scenes that are absolutely worth watching.

Chinese BLs continue to raise the bar, and Deep In has quickly become one of my all time favorites. If you love mature romance, psychological tension, and emotionally powerful performances, this is a series you shouldn't miss.

For me, Deep In isn't just the best Chinese BL of 2026. It's one of the best BLs I've watched in years and a series I'll be recommending to everyone.

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There is such a thing as "too much"

The 2nd series by FreenBecky is a period drama and let me tell you, I love period drama

Because all Thai GL are romance series with happy ending, I'm very curious on how they could get their happy ending, especially in the times and situation where those kind of relationship were not accepted

Overall I enjoyed it BUT I don't know whether it's because they wanted to make 16 episodes or not, but the story kinda drags a bit so there are few episodes and scenes that I found boring

But I love all those places and costumes, etc, I found that captivating

I think Freen & Becky's acting has improved from Gap and I know they are popular for those heavy kiss & love scenes
HOWEVER! There is such a thing as "too much"
For me, I really enjoyed the love scenes in Gap, all those anticipation is making me hot and bothered.
At early episodes in The Loyal Pin (TLP), those also made me hot and bothered as well.
But as the series unfold, those scenes became more and more and longer and I don't see the use for putting all those excessive scenes in the series. Sadly, those scenes started to make me feel bothered because it became boring and not exciting anymore

But I watched it because I was curious how their relationship and the stories would unfold and overall I could enjoy it even though I don't think I would ever rewatched it, unlike Gap

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A different and varied series, but perhaps not for everyone...

The series has a unique and different concept. I wish it were available to everyone, not just Thai viewers, so it would receive more attention and perhaps appeal to more people.

The series incorporates traditional Thai culture as well as new and innovative content. From my perspective, I started watching it just for GuideDech, but I really liked the concept. It felt like they were showing us how they came up with the idea. The series truly felt like a real story and very logical.

It might not be suitable or everyone will like it because of some of the events, the traditional performances, and so on, but it's a series worth watching at least once.

The acting might be one of the things I didn't like most about the series, as some of the actors seemed a bit stiff, but that didn't detract from the series' appeal. On the contrary, it seemed more realistic to me.

Finally~~~ The chemistry between GuideDech (NineGuy) and PhetchPloyying was absolutely brilliant.

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I'm sorry but this is the worst series that's full of plot holes, I'm so dissapointed

The 3rd series in 4Elements played by FreenBecky is surprisingly so dissapointing for me

First of all let me tell you this:
I've watched all kind of series and movies from many many countries and cultures so I don't judge that "something is bad" easily because every one has their own charm, strength, and weakness.
And also I've watched almost all Thai GL.

What I hate the most when I watch something new is the overall production. If it gives the feeling of a really small production, I would skip it and I wouldn't say anything bad about it either because I get it, it's a small project with small fund and usually it's a passion project, so I respect that.

BUT!!! The 2nd thing I hate is plot holes.
And The Air is so full of them. I've watched 7 eps, next week is the last ep but lemme give my review now because I don't think it would change even if I wait until next week.

I've watched Gap and TLP and overall I like those 2 series by FreenBecky.
But this series, I very very much hate it and so dissapointed
I think this series is the most series with plot holes I've watched in my entire life
I couldn't enjoy it at all but why I still watch it? Because this is the 3rd out of 4 series in 4Elements.
And I want to watch The Fire next so I feel like I need to know this series first because all 4 series is kinda connected one way or another

I love watching western action series and movie so this much plot holes especially the episodes that have action in them, is bothering me way too much for me to be able to enjoy it

And no hate to Freen, but as a detective who's kinda goofy (in my opinion that's the character's personality, but I'm not sure) I think her expression is way too flat
I actually noticed it since The Earth. I don't know whether that's the direction or just her acting because I've never read the novel. But for me, I don't really like it.
And as a detective who's supposedly very great at her job that makes her very famous, and a complete player, she made sounds like squeels like "kyaaa" is so not cool. I think she should grunt or at least make it sounds cooler, because if she squeels in fighting scene, it suddenly made me feel like I'm watching a cat fight. At least that's how it feels for me.

I don't know if it's because my opinion about this series already bad because of the plot holes, but somehow nothing in this series works for me. The funny scenes doesn't feel funny, the sad scenes doesn't moved me, and the romantic scenes doesn't give me giddiness I usually felt watching other series, it all fell flat sigh


I'm sorry this is a very long review but I really hate plot holes and this series in intolerable to me in terms of plot holes so let me rant about it a bit:


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Now about the plot holes, I didn't take notes because never have I ever thought I could find this many plot holes in 1 series, but from what I can remember after watching 7 episodes:

- How the heck many people from Madelline can speak Thai? From Princess Blew (Becky), her dad the king, her brother the prince, Grace and Henri (Blew's bodyguards and traitors). How do I know they spoke Thai? Because there is no single interpreter in the scene and all of them can talk to common Thai people without any problem so I'm pretty sure they're not talking in English either. Especially Henri because he talks to many lowly thugs and hired mercenaries, and even talks to nurses in hospital while dresses as a doctor. If he talked in English, I'm pretty sure the nurses would be surprised, but they didn't

- The early runaway scene --> Vayo was riding motorcycle but choose to dump it and instead change it to public transport.
And as expected, people in the bus look at Blew strangely because of course, she looks caucasian so it attracts attention.
I think that's a very stupid decision because in doing so, she always have to use public transport and hitchhike and increase the risk of Blew being recognized by bystander

- Many action scenes have many holes, like their positioning that's too open and would be able to be shot easily. One of the worst decision by Vayo is telling Blew to sit on a big log in between 2 trees with her back completely exposed and opened to be shot freely from almost all sides even though they weren't in safe place yet. Like, why don't she told Blew to crouch behind that big log is so strange. And for a detective that's supposedly very good at her job, she made a lot of decision and movement that's kinda stupid. When the bad guy come from the front, she didn't pull Blew to hide behind her but Blew is standing still beside Vayo at an arms length

- The episode 6 is the worst of them all in my opinion, here's why:
(1) Vayo told Blew if she saw the board sign, she should run away to the back of the island. But how does Vayo know where to put the sign? Because Blew was walking around the island with Bua before the invasion so there's a chance Blew wouldn't see the sign
(2) Blew was told to run away to the back of the island if invasion happen, but there's only 1 police on the boat? And sure enough the police was shot sigh
(3) The shootout happened and the bad guys were pushed back and ran away to the back of the island. If Vayo wanna make the back of the island their escape plan, why would they push back those bad guy with clear path there? And after seeing the bad guys ran towards there, Vayo didn't look worried or immediately pursue them but she's like just stand there and watching them run away
(4) Blew already on the boat sailing through the sea when the bad guys saw her and those bad guys ran towards the front of the island to fetch their boats but could catch up easily?
(5) Ok, let's move away from the action. After Vayo was shot while wearing bulletproof, she fell to the water, being rescued by Blew and found unconsious. Blew gave NOT cpr because she just put her lips on Vayo's lower lip, not blowing air into Vayo's mouth lol
(6) Vayo is hospitalized I don't know how long and for what because from what I've seen, she's perfectly fine. How do I know she doesn't have internal damage or something? Because she let Blew slept on her hospital bed while Vayo slept curled up besides Blew. If she had bruises or internal damage, wouldn't that hurt like hell? I think this scene is just made to give romantic moment even though it doesn't make sense
(7) When Vayo's dad visited her at night, she told her dad she is suspicious of her dad's right hand man. In the morning Henri come to take Vayo out in the hospital and the hospital is still in normal situation. But when he found out Vayo isn't there anymore, the shootout happen in the hospital lobby, BUT suddenly the hospital is already empty. I don't think they could organize it that fast, it's just not logical

- In the episode 7, Grace shot Henri just because Henri wants to shoot Vayo but Grace wants to be the one to shoot Vayo herself is just the stupidest decision ever. Especially because they already suspected the police would be there shortly but she chose to shoot her own trusted man?
- After Grace, who is holding a gun to Blew's head, is surrounded by Vayo and the police, why the police bunched up in one position and not spread out even though the space is so big because it happened in open space?
- Grace was at complete disadvantage so why would she shot Vayo only in her arm and leg? She should at least shot Vayo dead because Grace is only surrounded by 2 sides: 1 is Vayo, 2 other polices who's bunched up only in one side. If she shot Vayo dead at the spot she could moves freely because she still has a hostage
- When Grace shot Vayo, her gun completely pointed at Vayo while her back is completely exposed, so why don't the polices there shot her right there and then?

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So, in my opinion, there are too many plot holes that's unreasonable.
If they want to make an opening for romance or suspense, they could make it better, but it's done and I'm dissapointed
I know making action series is not easy but as someone who watches many action scenes, the holes in this series are too glaring to be dismissed

After watching The Earth and The Water and enjoying it, I'm really sad about The Air
I hope The Fire would be good

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Until We Meet Again — The Most Beautiful Love Story I've Ever Watched

I honestly don't know how to describe what I just watched.

I've seen BLs before, and I've enjoyed many of them, but Until We Meet Again is on a completely different level. This isn't simply a romance between two boys. It's a story about love that survives death itself, about family, guilt, forgiveness, and destiny. Every episode made me more emotionally invested than the previous one, and by the end, I had cried more times than I can count.

The idea of connecting two lives across different generations could easily have become confusing, but the writing handles it beautifully. Every revelation fits naturally into the story, and every answer creates an even stronger emotional connection with the characters. The ending is one of the most satisfying I've ever seen because it doesn't simply resolve the plot—it gives every important character the closure they deserve.

Ohm Thitiwat and Fluke Natouch are absolutely incredible together.

Their chemistry never feels forced for a single second. Every smile, every tear, every embrace feels genuine. I completely believed in Dean and Pharm, but I also completely believed in Korn and Intouch. Playing two different emotional layers within the same story is incredibly difficult, yet both actors manage it effortlessly. I honestly can't imagine anyone else bringing these characters to life the way they did.

The supporting cast is equally remarkable. Every relationship feels meaningful, every family carries emotional weight, and every character contributes something important to the story. If I had one small wish, it would simply be to see Somkrit receive more attention in the present timeline. As In's best friend, he deserved the opportunity to have his own emotional journey after everything that happened in the past.

The production is simply beautiful. The cinematography constantly enhances the emotion without becoming excessive, the soundtrack is unforgettable, and the pacing allows every important moment to breathe. Nothing feels rushed. The series understands that sometimes silence says more than dialogue, and those quiet moments are often the ones that stay with me the longest.

Final Thought

Until We Meet Again is everything I want a BL to be. It tells an unforgettable love story, treats its characters with respect, and delivers emotions that feel completely genuine from beginning to end. I laughed, I cried, and I became deeply attached to every stage of the journey. For me, this is simply a perfect drama, and I already know I'll watch it again many times.:::

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Lovely Writer — A Refreshing BL That Finally Lets Adults Be Adults

One of the first things I appreciated about Lovely Writer is that it finally moved away from the usual university setting. Instead of another campus romance, we follow adults with careers, responsibilities, and problems that feel much closer to real life. That alone made the series feel refreshing in 2021, especially when so many BLs were still telling similar coming-of-age stories.

The premise is also surprisingly clever. By focusing on a novelist and the adaptation of his own work into a BL series, the drama quietly explores the entertainment industry itself. It questions fan service, shipping culture, and the way actors are sometimes expected to sell a fantasy outside the screen. I wasn't expecting that level of self-awareness, and it gave the story much more personality than I initially imagined.

Kao Noppakao once again proves why I enjoyed him so much in Until We Meet Again. He's incredibly likeable on screen. Whether he's smiling, embarrassed, frustrated, or emotional, everything feels natural. He has this warmth that immediately makes you care about his character, and it's very difficult not to root for him throughout the series. On top of that, he's simply a very handsome actor with a screen presence that naturally draws your attention.

Up Poompat, however, left me with mixed feelings.

I honestly couldn't decide whether my problem came from the actor or from the way Gene was written. The character is naturally quiet, reserved, and emotionally restrained, so perhaps Up was simply following the script exactly as intended. Even so, I often found him lacking the emotional presence needed to balance Kao's performance. While Kao constantly brought energy and subtle emotion to every scene, Up remained much more static, making me wonder whether he was limited by the writing or whether this was simply his acting style. I genuinely couldn't tell.

Fortunately, the strength of the story keeps the drama engaging. The romance develops naturally, the industry satire remains entertaining without becoming cynical, and the pacing allows the relationship to grow at a believable rhythm. The series doesn't try to reinvent BL, but it succeeds in showing that the genre can tell stories beyond school corridors and engineering faculties.

The production is solid throughout. The office environment feels authentic, the direction remains consistent, and the overall atmosphere is mature without losing the charm expected from a romantic drama. It may not be visually spectacular, but it never needs to be.

Final Thought

Lovely Writer was exactly the kind of BL I wanted to see more of in 2021. It showed that adult characters, workplace settings, and stories about the entertainment industry could work just as well as university romances. Kao Noppakao is undoubtedly the heart of the series, while Up Poompat left me wondering whether the limitations came from the character or the performance itself. Either way, the story was strong enough to make the drama an enjoyable and refreshing watch.

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My Stand-In — An Incredible Story That Deserved Stronger Chemistry

The moment I learned that Professional Body Double was being adapted, I couldn't wait to watch it. The novel is one of those stories that constantly plays with identity, obsession, love, and guilt, creating characters who are often difficult to like yet impossible to forget. Thankfully, the adaptation stays remarkably faithful to that emotional complexity. As a story, My Stand-In is everything I hoped it would be.

What fascinated me most is how morally complicated everyone is. Nobody is completely innocent, nobody is completely evil, and every decision has consequences. The idea of living as someone else's replacement could easily have become melodrama, but instead it develops into a surprisingly emotional reflection on identity and self-worth. Even when I disagreed with the characters, I always understood why they made their choices. That's exactly the kind of writing I enjoy.

Unfortunately, my biggest problem has nothing to do with the script.

I've tried several times to connect with Up Poompat as an actor, and this drama confirmed the same feeling I already had before. I never doubt his professionalism or his commitment, but I constantly feel as though he's acting rather than becoming the character. His movements often seem calculated, his emotional reactions restrained, and many scenes leave me with the impression that he's uncomfortable instead of naturally expressing what his character is feeling. That's entirely my personal impression, but it prevents me from fully believing the romance.

The contrast with Poom Phuripan makes that feeling even stronger.

Poom gives absolutely everything to his performance. Every emotional scene feels genuine, whether he's expressing heartbreak, anger, hope, or vulnerability. I never had to wonder what his character was feeling because he communicates it so naturally. Watching the two leads together, I often felt as though one actor was carrying the emotional weight of the relationship while the other remained more distant. Since a romance depends on both performances, that imbalance constantly pulled me out of the story.

Ironically, that's what frustrates me the most because almost everything else is excellent.

The production is polished, the cinematography beautifully supports the darker tone, and the adaptation successfully captures the emotional atmosphere of the novel without losing its own identity. The supporting cast also delivers consistently strong performances, making the world feel believable from beginning to end.

Final Thought

My Stand-In tells one of the best stories I've seen in a BL. The writing is intelligent, emotionally challenging, and remarkably faithful to the spirit of the original novel. That's exactly why I finished the drama with mixed feelings. I loved almost everything about the story, yet I never fully believed the central romance because I couldn't connect with one of its two leads. Had both performances reached the same emotional level, this would simply have been a much better BL.

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Love of Silom — A Great Premise Undermined by an Ending That Tried Too Hard to Please Everyone

Love of Silom had everything I usually look for in a mature BL. A darker setting, morally complicated characters, and a romance developing in a world where nothing comes easily. For most of the series, I was genuinely invested. Then the final episodes arrived, and instead of feeling satisfied, I felt betrayed by the writing.

The story itself is solid. Setting the romance against the backdrop of Bangkok's nightlife and the escort world immediately creates higher stakes than the average university romance. The characters constantly have difficult choices to make, and for a long time the series isn't afraid to show that every decision has consequences. That's exactly why I expected the ending to remain consistent with everything that came before it.

Instead, the script suddenly becomes far too generous.

The father changes his mind much too easily. The villains are caught with surprising convenience. The inevitable betrayal unfolds exactly as expected, and before I knew it, almost every important problem had been neatly resolved. After spending the entire series building a harsh and realistic world, the drama suddenly delivers an ending where almost everyone receives exactly what they wanted. It felt less like the natural conclusion of the story and more like fan service designed to avoid upsetting the audience.

That's what frustrated me the most.

I actually respect dramas that stay true to their own story, even if the ending hurts. Jack & Joker is a perfect example. Whether viewers agreed with its conclusion or not, it remained faithful to the world it had created. Love of Silom, on the other hand, seems afraid to accept the consequences of its own narrative. Personally, I think the series would have been much stronger with a bittersweet ending—or even a tragic one—rather than trying to satisfy everyone.

My other major issue remains Up Poompat.

I know many viewers enjoy his performances, but I've never been able to connect with his acting style. I already felt this while watching My Stand-In, and unfortunately nothing changed here. To me, his movements often feel stiff, his emotions restrained to the point of seeming uncomfortable, and I constantly have the impression that he's thinking about acting rather than simply living the character. That's entirely my personal impression, but it prevents me from fully believing his performances.

The contrast with Poom Phuripan is enormous.

Poom throws himself into every scene with incredible commitment. Whether he's angry, vulnerable, or deeply in love, I always know exactly what his character is feeling. Watching him beside Up only made the imbalance more noticeable. One actor seems to give everything, while the other often feels emotionally distant. Because a romance depends on both leads convincing me equally, I struggled to fully invest in the relationship.

The production itself deserves praise. The atmosphere is convincing, the cinematography suits the darker tone perfectly, and the series looks consistently polished from beginning to end. Technically, there's very little to criticise. My disappointment comes almost entirely from the storytelling and the imbalance I personally felt between the two leads.

Final Thought

Love of Silom could have been a very good mature BL if it had trusted its own story until the end. The setting, the premise, and much of the story were exactly what I was hoping for. Unfortunately, the ending chose fan service over narrative consistency, and that decision weakened everything the series had built beforehand. Combined with an acting performance I still couldn't connect with, I finished the drama feeling more frustrated than satisfied. I know many viewers gave it a perfect score, but for me, this is one of those rare cases where I simply couldn't follow the majority.

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