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A bit disappointed.. and it doesn't go well with my logic-
I knew that people think differently, so I will respect the writer's POV in this matter, but I still don't like it.But this series is really well made and the story are nice and its fun searching for possible scenario with the minimal clues. It was fluffy yet still a drama that gets my heart racing whenever Tian gets in trouble. This is a story with a nice plot and I can fell the character's development within the story and how the cast moves and act.
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First! I don't get why the story keep stating that Tian still responsible for Torfun's death. That, even though he wasn't the one who drove the car, he still "give the weapon".
Its like, if I lend my friend my knives so they can help me cut some vegetables but they accidentally use it to stab people instead, but its still my fault that he holds the weapon. Which didn't go well with my logic. I lend it for them to help me, without any ill intention and ill-goal. For its a person who control the knives. I know that Tian give his friend a prize if he win the match which can become an act of encouragement, but it is still not to encourage to kill people.
And I understand if Tian blame himself for "giving the weapon" which is nice so that the Chief could console him, BUT! NO, the chief didn't deny the thought that Tian did "gives the weapon". Which bring me to my next disappointment,
The 9th episode where Chief tries to console Tian, I kept on waiting for Chief to apologize to Tian for making such rushed decision, jumping into conclusion, or even apologize for involving Tian in his unsolved matter with Sakda (the antagonist). Which is a bit different from his stern character, but it could show how he treasure Tian you could even sugar coat it with how when he almost died, apologizing to Tian is what he want to do.
Dam, I'm so mad that I curse at the the Chief.
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ES LO MEJOR DEL BL
La historia que cuenta esta serie es algo totalmente distinto a lo que estamos acostumbrados a ver en otras series del Bl. Muestran una trama más madura donde se muestran los problemas más a fondo, pero a la vez la historia es hermosa, como se va desarrollando el enamoramiento de Phupa y Tian es algo que me encanta ver. Algo que incluyó es la cinematografía de esta serie, es algo tan satisfactorio para ver porque todos los paisajes, las escenas, te muestran que realmente saben utilizar todo a su favor y es algo tan bueno de ver. Las actuaciones ni se digan, todos los actores se la rifan en esta serie, es algo que miraría una y mil veces!Was this review helpful to you?
I won't say it was worth it
Over all i liked the story line! was something new but just like most of other gmmtv shows there was a need for improvement. in some scenes over all the series was good but at some scenes it went dull like there where major ups and downs in the acting and the storyline. it was not consistent with the acting and story. earth and mix are great actors they just need a better script to showcase their talent because this series didn't attract my attention enough to watch other earthmix series..But it depends on person to person you might like it..
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Beautiful story
I may be 3 years late in watching this series. Have been binge-watching it in two days. Love it. Love the story, love the acting, love the music. I have both main leads in Midnight Chicken before watching this. Love how the lead characters have different personalities in each series.I liked the surprises we all got at the end. If Tian was hiding a secret which he revealed towards the end, little did we know that Chief Phupha was also hiding a secret all along. Among the supporting actors, I liked Dr. Nam a lot. I like the Khama, the village head, and the school children. Interesting to know that the villagers are speaking in a dialects, as I noticed there were subtitles in Thai (I also read that Mix is actually fluent in this dialect, but since the role he played as Teacher Tian from Bangkok, he never used this dialect in the series)
Overall I loved the story, although towards the end (episodes 8-9) some scenes seemed to be a bit slow, which could be shortened, and sometimes become a not too melodramatic.
Something not too important, but I couldn't help notice is that Tian came to the village bringing a medium-sized backpack. How come he has so many different outfits throught the series. We rarely see him wear the same clothes in different episodes :-)
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could be one of the best dramas GMMTV has produced
First of all, you already know it's going to be good when it's an EarthMix drama. This drama could easily be one of the best dramas GMMTV has produced (and that says a lot with some bangers GMMTV has dropped over the years). ATOTS has many likable characters and it's hard to hate a lot of them. A lot of the character's anger in the later episodes makes a lot of sense and the anger doesn't seem to be there just to be there.Going to the acting, Mix as Tian stood out to me the most. Mix is a great actor in general in my opinion since he can portray emotions and looks like he is feeling t for himself. Earth also stood out to me since his anger in later episodes felt genuine, and you can feel it through the screen.
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THE BEST THAI BL I HAVE EVER WATCHED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE
This is indeed the best Thai BL drama I have ever watched in my life. No other comes anywhere near this one. It's 2025, and I still haven't discovered one that's better than this one. It has a unique storyline. It's not like other typical BL dramas that are mostly about school boys being in love or adult men being freaky in every episode. This one is just the kind of drama I want to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Oh my poor heart.
This time, we have a story about two men who start off as complete opposites. And yet, fate (and some questionable decisions) bring them together. The setting? Absolutely breathtaking. The drama? Oh, it delivers.The writing here is solid, with a well-thought-out plot and emotional depth that actually makes sense. It’s not just about romance; it explores grief, healing, and self-discovery in a way that feels real. The pacing is slower, but instead of dragging, it lets everything sink in. There are moments that will make you smile like an idiot, and others that will have you staring at the ceiling, emotionally devastated.
Now, my one complaint—there are a few moments that feel like they should mean something more, but in the end, they just… don’t? Like, was that symbolic? Did I miss a hidden message? Or was it just aesthetic choices? (I mean, fair, but still.) I am talking about these running shooting scenes in the forrest.
Acting-wise? No notes. The casting was spot on, and everyone brought their A-game, even the side characters. The emotional scenes hit hard, and the leads had amazing chemistry.
And speaking of chemistry—okay, I get it, some dramas like to focus more on longing gazes and emotional connections over physical affection. But come on, not even one proper kiss? The romance was beautiful, but I wouldn’t have minded a little more payoff for all that buildup.
Still, overall? 100% worth watching. Just prepare yourself for emotional damage.
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An almost fairy tale BL story in a remote village in Thailand
This BL story felt almost like a fairy tale to me and is centred around the development of the relationship between two guys with very different backgrounds as they meet in a remote village all up in the North of Thailand. One being the rich city boy while the other is the country strong guy, it can sound a bit unoriginal...But the context in which they meet as well as the events leading to their encounter, bring a lot of savours to the plot.The romance between the two main characters is completely platonic but it is still bringing all the feelings and is truly convincing. I found the chemistry between the two actors pretty great and they managed to convey a lot of emotions through just staring at each other or slight hand touches. The development of their relationship was really good with just the last 2 episodes containing too much of (one-sided) noble idiocy from one specific character for my liking.
I think what I liked the most from this drama is the character of Tian, played by "Mix Sahaphap Wongratch". I truly enjoyed his performance and for me he carried the show acting-wise as well as narration-wise. I'm not sure if it is entirely due to the actor' skills or if it is more linked to the writing, but I will for sure try watching another drama with him.
All along the course of the story, I was rooting so much for the happiness of Tian: I was able to relate to him and I empathised so much with his circumstances and all the burden he was trying to carry. He was the key element in my enjoyment of the show and I wanted him to be appreciated and loved for himself and not because of connections to others characters. Fortunately, the script really was satisfying in those aspects. The scenario maybe missed a bit the mark regarding some of the side characters which could have benefited for more in-depth storylines but overall it is a minor flaw to my eyes.
The production was clearly kind of low budget. Some action scenes and props felt very cheap to me but it did not prevent me to enjoy the series overall. I quite appreciated the soundtrack overall, it was a bit repetitive at time but I found the instrumental with the Klhui (= type of Thai flute) poetic and charming.
I would recommend this to people looking for a BL story with a lot of turmoil and feelings combined with remote village storylines and rural atmosphere. If you have enjoyed "Crash Landing On You" or even "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" where people from 2 very different worlds meet and fall in love with each other, as well as learn a lot from their interactions with villagers, this might be just right in your alley !
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A Tale of Thousand Stars is honestly one of the best BLs I’ve ever watched.
The acting was superb, and the chemistry between EarthMix felt so real, it completely drew me in. The plot was beautifully written, and the setting added so much to the overall feel of the story. I absolutely loved it. TRULY A MASTERPIECE. Really hoping we get to see more projects with EarthMix in the future, especially with plots as strong and meaningful as this one!Was this review helpful to you?
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Captivating
Tbh I didn’t expect to like this series as much as I do. The storyline is great and always has be at the edge of my seat like “when is the secret gonna be released”. The actors Earth and Mix play their characters amazingly and are definitely able to get their characters emotions across. Although I wish some parts of the story weren’t so redundant it still turned out to be great. Earthmix is a great pairing and they just complement each other’s acting. I hope to see more of those two in the future!Was this review helpful to you?
Never Judge a book by its cover….
Oh, this is a gem! I definitely judged a book by its cover with this one.I thought it would be one of those typical Thai BLs with great production but bad acting and no plot line — but boy, was I wrong!
I’m now on a hunt for all their other shows, and I’m usually not one to do that, but their chemistry is phenomenal, especially considering all we had were just glances. This is honestly exactly what I’ve been looking for in these shows.
I already left a comment on but I honestly I felt this show deserved its own review.
I wish I had watched it a lot sooner.
I’m off to watch Moonlight Chicken!
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It just missed the the no.1 position of my legendary BL Ranking
I will start with the acting. They are fabulous n fantastic. Particularly ‘ MIX’ .. I didn’t believed when some one said that this is his first drama and checked it myself. He portrayed the character with such an ease of experienced character... Hence I can see his hard work.The chemistry between EARTH n MIX.. both main leads is awesome. They made it so romantic without even single I love you.
The story started on very right note, it grasped my attention on 1st episode itself . It not your cliche simple BL, it has story , background., little twists, beautiful locations, sweet music . They have shown Thailand’s different culture too.
Now the back lash (with spoiler) is... the makers showed it like it’s wrong to receive organs from the donor. The girl donated her organs and tian received heart transplantation.This is a great thing to be done. Tian felt bad for the girl who died n want to fulfill her dreams. But when this is revealed everyone including the chief( Earth) says that you killed her or you took her heart as if it’s a bad thing to do. Even They make it as if it’s a wrong n guilt full thing to receive an organ from dead. Chief says this dialogue in one scene “ she’ll forgive you”. Oh common forgive for what living.... breathing... This made my blood boil. Of course she shouldn’t have died, but isn’t her death is her fault also. She squatting in the middle of the road and looking at the photograph for all her sweet time, with out watching out the vehicles . Okay rest of the villagers are illiterate but the chief though. Why the makers do such a poor job in delivering this message when they throw beautiful spotlight on how it’s a normal thing to be a gay. By the way... Tul , longtae and Tian are the most likeable and my favourite characters of the series.
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