Reviews

don't waste your time

romeraffy 🫶🏻
MY FAVORITES. Honestly, instead of dragging out the jackdean storyline for the whole series, they should’ve developed these characters more. Because one moment Raffy says he doesn’t love him, and the next he’s going after him? What got into him (It’s been clear for a long time that Jack’s a jerk.)
They acted really well—it was a total pleasure to watch. And even though I'm more into fluff, I really liked their chemistry.
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arnoldtua 50/50?
I don’t even know how to feel about them. Because knowing that the actor is homophobic and watching the character he plays fall for another guy is a little weird, you have to admit. Although, in my opinion, they have the healthiest relationship compared to the others.
But Arnold kept me going so I didn’t give up on the whole thing as early as episode 3.
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jackdean 0/10
THEIR STORY WAS SO FORCED. I generally hate the second chance trope, so Dean and Jack lost points right away. Honestly, it would’ve been better if they’d just left them as friends at the end, I swear.
I’ve seen that a lot of people love these actors, but my first impression… well, just no.
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They stopped showing Boston so suddenly. Or maybe I wasn’t paying attention—I only happened to catch a glimpse of his face in one episode, because before that I thought he’d just disappeared. But they kind of phased him out really awkwardly; the show just didn’t feel right without him.
Almost the entire plot was initially centered on how Dean thinks he’s the best person in the world, and then how sad he is because his boyfriend dumped him. But for what? Just stfu. There are two other couples, after all. It’s just boring. Plus, it’s way too drawn out.
I honestly thought this would be like second season, or at least something similar to the first part, but the only similarity was that they showed the main characters from 1st part for just a few seconds at the beginning.
Also, maybe someone else noticed how a certain object is in one shot but missing in the next. I can only recall one specific scene right now where Rome was standing with headphones around his neck, and a second later he sat down, and they were completely gone.
If, as they say, there are hints of a third season, I won’t be watching it, because I suspect it’ll be even worse.

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I hope someone will take a picture of you while you're humming in the rooftop.

The ost, the casts, and the story of it is a kind of story of "rushed but a good story line with a small details abt their reunion ending. it's about Hayakawa, a boy who has a bad past abt music and Konno, a boy who is determined and motivated to pursue photography. meeting each other in the rooftop, unknown and mysterious yet Konno unknowingly took a picture of Hayakawa captivated by his humming.

And js know that in the first eps....Hayakawa is wild asf.

My favorite line in this BL is "Stop worrying so much whether people will dislike you, what you're feeling is the whole picture, isn't it?" - (Konno) And the scene where Hayakawa asked for "I want three years worth of kisses." - (Hayakawa)

yeyeyey.

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it's ok

I have such mixed feelings about this show... They thought it through, but who knows what they were thinking.
While watching, I was like this: 😐🫩🥹🖕🏻🤯
I really love mysteries, and I liked the story, but everyone was accusing everyone else and making such a mess of things that I lost track of part of the plot. One moment Pued’s guilty, the next he’s not—they got themselves all tangled up 🫩
Plus, I spoiled it a little for myself when I read the description, because the tags say “wrongfully accused,” so I knew a bit of what was coming right off the bat.
The couple is SO COOL. my friend was right about their chemistry—I really liked them, and their dynamic just makes me feel so good.
Sorawit and That are totally my weakness—they’re such sweethearts 😭🤏🏻
But the cinematography is really interesting. The characters’ poses would sometimes shift slightly with the camera angle, and when they were driving in the car, the background looked a little off. But it’s not for me to judge—I’m not a cinematographer, just a viewer.

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Toto and Kanit or Tay and New??

Oh my precious TayNew 🥹🥹 I absolutely ADORED this drama. It's the first in a while that I actually watched while airing cause I couldn't wait lol. TayNew is my Ult couple and the reason I actually got into Thai BLs so I may be biased but I enjoyed every moment of this drama.

TayNew have undeniable chemistry and it really shone in this drama!! Tay was so goofy I was literally laughing every episode it was such a good time. New I cannot with how CUTE that man is. I often found myself forgetting that they were playing Kanit and Toto cause it just felt like I was watching Tay and New be themselves.

I will definitely be watching this drama again, the story was goofy and not serious. The drama was fun and not stressful. All the actors did an amazing job portraying their characters. I want more (maybe a special episode 👀) Highly HIGHLY recommend!!

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First impression

You can watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZUf4BT8l0M

Pretty good so far, my first time seeing Tham or Mac in anything. Nice acting, interesting premise. I like it.

Episode 1:
* Giving your child a book of spells for his birthday and telling him to have fun cursing people with bad luck is a bit crazy, but what do I know?
* I really dislike Krit so far. I was excited to finally see AunStamp together, but the characters they are playing are highly unlikable, in my opinion. The whole breaking up with Rin on his birthday and pretending to be cheating on him while also saying that he had it coming because "I've told you before" is the most insane and lame thing to do. I unfortunately no longer have any interest in the couple AunStamp is playing. I don't see them recovering after all they did.
* I like the main couple, their characters and their personalities really complement each other in my opinion.

Episode 2:
* The fact that Mochi assumed that Rin is "dating Khobfa just to spite Krit" is just so stupid and genuinely pissed me off. And then Krit has the audacity to come to Rin and say, "You don't have to do it just to spite me." Like, buddy, the world doesn't revolve around the two of you. Get a life.
* I'm sorry but I just really don't care about Krit and Mochi, them falling in love, etc. I was so excited to see Aun and Stamp in a series as a couple, but their characters are so unlikable, every time I see them on my screen, I want to skip over their moments.

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WATCH IT

There’s a difference between murder and what Kan did, at least in that it was done with the patients’ full consent. I mean, they were all sick and were going to die soon anyway, and euthanasia is just putting an end to their suffering. So I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
I don’t really have much to say about the couple, since the focus was more on the suspense, but you could still feel something between them—and there were even some cute moments, like 🤏🏻
I expected a bad ending almost from the very beginning, and that’s kind of how it turned out, though it really comes down to perception.
“I love you, Doc,” he says as he’s driving Kan away in handcuffs, and that was the end. I almost climbed up to the ceiling, to be honest.
It’s also listed under the “mystery” genre, and either I’m perceiving it differently or there isn’t any mystery there at all.

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The most poisonous thing in the world is human heart

The Wanted Detective is an amazing detective drama that blends mystery, politics, and fiction. Although I think the story relies a bit too much on fantasy at times, I still enjoyed it a lot. The supernatural elements occasionally weaken the realism, but they also make the story unique and entertaining.

One of my favorite aspects is how the plot transforms the nation’s most respected detective into the most wanted man in the country. Watching Xiao Beiming go from solving crimes for the system to becoming hunted by it was fascinating. The story keeps raising the stakes, making every episode more exciting than the last.

The romance is not the main focus, but it is well balanced and never overshadows the mystery or political intrigue. Every episode kept me engaged, and I genuinely couldn’t predict what would happen next. The drama is full of unexpected twists, and I was constantly surprised by new revelations. Even though some parts are fictional, they are presented in a way that makes the story highly entertaining.

What impressed me the most was the political plot. The drama explores how those in power may sacrifice a small group of people to maintain stability for the majority, claiming it is for the greater good. This raises an important question: when the leader is the one who commits the wrongdoing, who can hold them accountable? If those in power control the law, who is left to judge them?

Overall, The Wanted Detective is more than just a detective drama. It is a thought-provoking story about justice, power, truth, and the price of maintaining order. It kept me invested from beginning to end, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys intelligent mysteries with political intrigue and unexpected twists.

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Stockholm syndrome? Really?

This drama is very dangerous for young girls to watch. The main female protagonist might have Stockholm syndrome to fall in love with her perpetrator. In real life, the psychopathic people will not change their personality easily, and it is rare for them to have real love. Generally, I could see many main male protagonists in Chinese dramas got narcissistic personality trait, but in Love of Nirvana and Fated Hearts, the main male roles are worse than narcissism. The personality is psychopathy.
You could read this article, "Unwanted personal contact and risky situations in ten Disney animated feature films" written by Wendy E Hovdestad, David Hubka, and Lil Tonmyr. In old Disney films, main female protagonist only aware of the unwanted contact by non-attractive male characters, while they allowed attractive male character to touch them. In Love of Nirvana, things are worse than interpersonal contact, because it is the attempt to murder.

In fact, I watched this show for Jeremy Xu, but his role in this drama is not interesting at all. The characteristics of the character are just like general male lead stereotype, like, hold still a lot, emotionless, no sense of humor, seem to be dictative. Jeremy Xu has higher talent and skills than the stereotyped ML role, unlike most famous Chinese actors, who act similarly in all dramas they got cast.

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Peaches and Cream I Guess?

This spinoff sequel was fun and funny like how the original series was. I just lacked to see what the point of this was? Because it didn't really push the story any more, if anything it went backwards with certain things including our side couple of William & Est. I'll stick by that more BL's/GL's need multiple seasons or spinoffs, but this one wasn't necessarily one of them.

Also Jimmy & Sea, Force & Book, Tay & New and Junior & Mark showing up was so freaking random XD. Honestly the best part of this spinoff because I got to see them all in one thing and they used their actual names.

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What I loved most about Double Helix is that it never treats its characters as completed people. From beginning to end, everyone is in the process of becoming. They make mistakes, cling to old beliefs, outgrow certain fears, and discover uncomfortable truths about themselves. Rather than presenting growth as a straight line, the drama portrays it as a messy, often painful process, and that honesty is what makes the story so powerful.

Many dramas are built around transformation, but few are willing to show how inconsistent transformation actually is. In Double Helix, progress is often followed by regression. Moments of clarity are followed by doubt. Characters learn important lessons only to struggle applying them when emotions become overwhelming. Instead of frustrating me, this made them feel incredibly real. Growth here isn't measured by perfection. It's measured by the willingness to keep trying despite repeated failures.

The writing excels because it understands that people don't change simply because they want to. They change when circumstances force them to confront beliefs they've carried for years. Some of the most compelling moments in the drama occur when characters realize that the strategies they once relied on for survival are now preventing them from finding happiness. Watching them wrestle with that realization gave the story a depth that extended far beyond romance.

I was also impressed by how the series handles emotional responsibility. It never allows characters to hide behind their pain or use their past as an excuse. Their experiences explain their actions, but they do not erase accountability. That balance between compassion and responsibility is maintained throughout the narrative, making the emotional conflicts feel mature and meaningful.

Another strength is the drama's refusal to simplify relationships. Love is never portrayed as a magical solution. Instead, the series acknowledges that genuine connection requires communication, vulnerability, trust, and self-awareness. The characters often love each other long before they are emotionally capable of sustaining a healthy relationship, and that tension becomes one of the story's most fascinating themes.

What truly stayed with me was the way Double Helix views identity. The characters spend so much of the story defining themselves through old wounds, obligations, and expectations. Their greatest challenge isn't finding love. It's learning who they are when those familiar definitions begin to fall away. That internal journey gives the narrative an emotional richness that lingers long after the final episode.

By the end, I felt as though I had watched people evolve rather than simply watched a plot unfold. Their victories felt earned because their struggles felt genuine. Their growth mattered because it came at a cost. Every setback, every realization, and every difficult conversation contributed to a larger portrait of people learning how to live more honestly with themselves and with each other.

For me, Double Helix is exceptional because it understands that human beings are never finished. We are constantly rewriting ourselves through our choices, our relationships, and our willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. This drama captures that process with remarkable sensitivity and intelligence, creating a story that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. It's emotionally insightful, beautifully written, and easily a 10/10.

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Most romance dramas build toward a confession, a reunion, or a happy ending. Double Helix builds toward something far more difficult: understanding.

What fascinated me throughout the series was that the central question was never whether the characters loved each other. That much was obvious from the beginning. The real challenge was whether they could truly see each other beyond their fears, assumptions, and emotional baggage. In many ways, the story is less about finding love and more about learning how to understand the person standing in front of you rather than the version of them you've created in your own mind.

The writing is exceptional because it recognizes how easily people become trapped inside their own perspectives. Every character believes they understand what is best, what is necessary, and what must be done. Yet time and again, those convictions are challenged by reality. The drama doesn't present this as a failure of intelligence or morality. It presents it as a deeply human limitation. We all interpret the world through our own experiences, and Double Helix explores the consequences of that with remarkable nuance.

I particularly admired how the story refuses to simplify emotional conflict. The characters are not divided into those who are right and those who are wrong. Instead, they are individuals carrying different fears, responsibilities, and expectations into the same relationship. Watching those competing emotional realities collide was far more engaging than any conventional romantic obstacle could have been.

Another strength is the narrative's commitment to gradual revelation. The story doesn't rely on sudden twists to redefine its characters. Rather, it carefully expands our understanding of them over time. Moments that initially seemed straightforward became increasingly complex as new context emerged. I often found myself reconsidering earlier scenes, not because the facts had changed, but because my understanding of the people involved had deepened.

What truly elevates Double Helix is its emotional maturity. It understands that love alone cannot resolve every conflict. Communication matters. Accountability matters. Self-awareness matters. The series repeatedly demonstrates that genuine affection is only one part of a healthy relationship. Without growth and understanding, even sincere love can become tangled in fear, pride, and misunderstanding.

The performances deserve equal praise because they capture these complexities with incredible subtlety. Some of the most powerful moments occur not during emotional confrontations but during quiet scenes where a single expression communicates what words never could. The actors trust the audience to recognize those emotions, and the drama is stronger because of that trust.

By the final episode, I realized that the story's greatest achievement wasn't making me care about the outcome of the romance. It was making me care about the people themselves. Their fears felt real. Their mistakes felt understandable. Their growth felt earned. I wasn't simply watching a relationship develop. I was watching individuals learn to confront the parts of themselves that had prevented genuine connection for so long.

For me, Double Helix succeeds because it understands that the deepest form of intimacy isn't love itself. It's understanding. And few dramas have explored that idea with as much patience, intelligence, and emotional honesty as this one. It's thoughtful, beautifully written, and emotionally resonant from beginning to end. An unquestionable 10/10.

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Mortal enemy aka the Editing

I was so excited about this drama. The promo materials were exceptional. Even now if you look at the poster you get stunning visuals, they are unique, no other drama materials look like this.
Visually, Ashes to Crown, is the same. Some might hate it because it's very different. Very red, yes. But colors have their meanings, they tell the story of to which faction the character belongs, where story is set, and how the characters feel. Flashbacks are not just black/white but very originally main characters are in muted colors. But sometimes, the color storytelling is pushed to the point of ridiculous, like when secret assassin army appears dressed - so discreetly - in yellow, with bright yellow headbands. Part of visual storytelling? Yes. Stupid? Very much so.
Story wise, I like this drama very much. I am not one for romance and this is a political drama with side romance. Zhou Yiran and Chen Duling have chemistry but... let me get back to that in a second. Ashes to Crown is a game of chess more than a simple revenge story. The moment FL is reborn and makes her first move, everything goes. She has her memories from the first life but this is a whole new game. A game full of scheming, plots, court drama and backstabbing.
Strong points are the characters and actors themselves. Chen Duling's Chu Zhao is clever, but not too much, she has her lapses of judgement and I find that refreshing. She isn't perfect. Absolute shout out to the court trio of Xiao Xun (Wang Ruichang), Deng Yi (Gao Maotong) and especially Xie Yanfang (Tang Xiaotian) who were joy to look at. These three were scene stealers, perhaps to the detriment of the main duo, or worse, to our main female lead. It's true, often, what they had going on was more interesting than anything else. Unfortunately, Zhou Yiran's Xie Yenlai comes out the weakest from the five "main" players, mostly because his only ambition is to protect Chu Zhao, that is the whole point his existence and that's not enough to make the character interesting.
Writing is, well, good and bad. The characters make sense, their actions too, however the over exposition is less then desired. Especially in the beginning, it's more tell and tell and not show/don't tell. But it's true the drama is only 24 episodes and to pack in the story, shortcuts and fasten introductions are needed.
Music is wonderful. Chen Duling and Zhou Yiran sang their song and the main theme is one of my favorite this year. The sound editing belongs to the category of editing and... yeah.
The editing.
The thing that killed this drama and why it currently sits on 7.8 and not higher. In one word: abysmal. Characters stare at each other five business days. It's the "when I look you, and you look at him, and when I look at you, you look at him..." it gets old very VERY quickly. Yeah, long glances are part of the cdrama game, but there is a long glance and there is 5 hours long stare. The other thing is that this is cut like Indian day time soap opera. Quick zoom-ins to get reaction, loud sound effects following it, fade in black over and over in one scene like it's a tiktok video, character running suddenly speeds up like the Flash... It's so stupid. It's really really REALLY stupid. Unforgivably so. (Other drama this year already proved that you can have amazing cast and budget, but if the editing is bad, you tank like Titanic.)
If this drama was edited well it could've been easy 8.5-9.0. But it wasn't. Originally, I gave it 7.0 but now that I finally finished it I'm going with 7.5. For the entertainment value. I had fun watching. It flew by. I think this is a great drama to get you out of the slump.

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