The Next Prince

Slow burn royal romance

My expectations for the next prince were extremely high after waiting for years.
My expectations have been blown out of the water and I am loving every minute! Many people have compared this too the princess diaries, and I agree, just add a touch of the first daughter (daughter of president and bodyguard romance), oh and make it gay :)
I’m three episodes in and at the end of each episode I immediately want more and can’t wait for the story to continue.
I am a big zeenunew fan but felt there were many areas that could be improved from previous their works. All of the areas I was worried about have been addressed and I feel immersed fully in the world of Emmaly and the next prince. Storytelling and pacing are excellent.
The romance is a slow burn - which is great to build the anticipation and develop the relationship between Khanin and Charan naturally. Sometimes I am still like ‘just kiss now!!’ I love all the supporting characters and think casting has been perfect.
I am looking forward to finding more about the world and the other characters in the weeks to come. I honestly haven’t been into a show this much in years!

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A Regal Extravaganza Par Excellence!

I was bought up on a stable diet of Disney Princesses who conquered the world; so a misplaced Prince wasn’t on my list. But then why not?

For those who grew up watching Snow White, Cinderella or Aurora, the fictional part isn’t interesting; it is the struggles they go through. Of course, they have a knight in shining armor or a handsome Prince to protect them. But what happens when you are the Prince in distress instead of the damsel? Domundi TV’s “The Next Prince” quickly answers this question with a self awareness that is unhinged and particularly regal. Set in the fictional nation of Emmaly, the storyline goes through the same grind, albeit the queer way. For many who have anticipated the release of this royal romance, the wait might be worth it. Starring Zee Pruk and NuNew Chawarin who plays the titular role, “The Next Prince” is fraught with political intrigue, mystery and lots of drama. In the midst of this chaos, we have an inevitable romance blooming between the next heir to the throne and his very persistently aloof Royal Guard. Nunew has come a long way as he delivers a noteworthy performance as Khanin. He is captivating, engaging and yet somber. We have a medley of supporting characters that are as riveting as the main couple, so there is never a dull moment. Before diving into the Emmalyian waters, be warned; the men are handsome and too hot to handle!

Read the complete article here-

https://the-bl-xpress.com/2025/05/24/the-next-prince-first-impressions-ep-1-to-3/

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The Power of a Kiss

With a rider on a white horse arriving at the Royal Palace in Davin City, 'The Next Prince' opens with a dizzying premise and has the audacity to succeed.
The plot is as follows: Since being appointed captain of the Royal Guard, Charan Phithakdheva's (Zee Pruk Panich) life has focused solely on duties, which he gallantly performs after laying down the brush with which he paints beautiful paintings. This includes secretly flying from Emmaly to London to find and bring back Khanin (NuNew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong), one of the heirs to the throne of a kingdom ruled by a monarchy divided into four regions and leaders.
However, Khanin is unaware of his origins as a member of the Atsawathewathin Royal Family, belonging to one of the regions that divide Emmaly. After his mother's assassination, his grandfather, King Thipokbowon (Nhing Nirut Sirijanya), decided to protect him by sending him outside the kingdom's borders. He must return to comply with the law that requires a new successor to be chosen periodically, and therefore the heirs must compete to win the throne for their families. According to royal law, since reigns are not for life, the father of the winning heir becomes the new king of Emmaly.
The story shows how love can blossom between a crown prince and a subject, someone who, precisely, must protect him and bring him back to his homeland.
'The Next Prince' is the third BL series in which Zee and NuNew have acted together, following their successful debut as a couple in 'Cutie Pie' and its special episodes 'Cutie Pie 2 You', and in 'Naughty Babe' in 2023. Both directed by Aoftion Kittipat Champa, who here makes us cheer on the daring couple's transition from strangers to lovers, from crown prince to subject, with the support of cinematographer Sarawut Chuparkpanich, who photographs the protagonists with such adoration that you almost expect them to turn to the camera and offer a bottle of cologne.
Additionally, Zee and NuNew starred in the 2023 horror romance film 'After Sundown'.
Based on the novel of the same name by CEO. ft. ENNICE features some familiar names in the cast of this series, which blends equal parts action, drama, and romance, many of them in supporting roles. These include Tom Phollawat Manuprasert as Prince Tharin, Khanin's father; and Saksit Tangthong, who plays Thatdanai Keerakul, the man who, following the king's instructions, brought the heir to the throne to Great Britain to educate and raise the young man as if he were his own son.
Instead, the two lead actors, winners of major awards in 2022, including the "Y Universe Award for Best Leading Actor", the "Shining Star of the Year" Award, and "Most Outstanding Artists" at the Kazz Awards for their participation in the BL series "Cutie Pie", are at the center of attention, and both are undoubtedly seductive, both individually and as a couple. Basically, the chemistry between the two is also good, so a receptive audience in this regard has much to talk about and dream about.
It will be extraordinary when the captain of the Royal Guard and the crown prince become lovers. And while this happens later, what is clear to the audience is that when the two kiss while playing a game at a party —unbeknownst to Khanin, according to an Emmaly legend, when one person kisses another it is considered a promise of love with that person— you know they are meant for each other, even if they themselves don't know it. It doesn't take much to understand that.
Before the first episode ends, it's clear that desire and attraction grow between these two very different people; after that, there's talk of a great love. This might also make you dream.
Produced by Domundi and Mandee Work, with the initial situation (two young people, one destined to be the heir to the throne of Emmaly and the other the person who must protect him from those seeking to assassinate him and, with his death, prevent the Royal Family of Atsawathewathin from remaining on the throne for any longer), 'The Next Prince' already has all BL romance fans in the palm of their hand. A more forbidden love can hardly be imagined.
With a script by Jungjing Wanna Kortunyavat ('After Sundown'), directors Aoftion Kittipat Jampa and Den Panuwat Inthawat ('War of Y') almost manage to square the circle of romantic dramas. Strange, diverse, and charming, just like its two highly engaging protagonists, this romantic series about a nonexistent kingdom impresses with its clever staging and is particularly notable for its wit, lively dialogue, and combat action.
The two directors keep 'The Next Prince' in a solidly fantastical space. You never believe anything you're seeing on screen, from the inability of a skilled fencer to defend himself against a knife-wielding assassin, to the fact that someone so well-informed about Emmaly's history, culture, and traditions is unaware of the legend of the kingdom's kiss. And yet, like a summer read, it's easy to understand and has enough wit and insight to rise above many mediocre Thai BL series.
I'll return to the review later.

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My thought and analysis of the characters so far (episode 1-3)

Khanin is just a chesse piece in the king court, he see him more as the tool to secure his son ascending to the throne therefor securing his family legacy and reign over Emmaly, I guess this is the reason why the four families aren’t blood related like in the book. Meeting his grandson for the first time was a show of power in front of the other families, he didn’t even bother to let him meet his father before introducing them in front of everyone. staging Thatdanai death was a big part of his plan to control khanin even before he arrived to Emmaly and said he isn’t welling to participate in the competition. he don’t care about khanin feeling and what he wants, he only want to use him to keep his family reign over Emmaly.
BTW Nunew acting has significantly improved since cutie pie, I really admire his passion and dedication to be a better actor and improve himself, cause trust me many who reach his level of popularity won’t care to put much effort since they are already popular with a huge loyal fanbase.


Charan I’m glad that he wasn’t portrayed as the blindly loyal bodyguard, he obey the king order in front of him, yet his Conscience and moral won’t allow him to ignore how the king made him lie to Charan, asking his friend to searching for Thatdanai is really brave and might lead to his death if the king knew.
we still haven’t seen much about Charan beyond him as a bodyguard. I see many criticizing his acting, but what I’m seeing is him acting according to the role. he have to keep a poker face but in some scene I can see his emotions through his eyes like when it was raining and he remembered his mother ( ep2) and how it’s difficult for him to lie to khanin about his grandfather death (ep3)


Ava and Ramil, both born as royal hiers but the way the were raised differently have a huge impact on their personality, let’s start with Ava

Ava was raised by a loving father who give her the freedom which came from her being a women therefor overlooked as a potential hire due to Emmaly prejudice and misogyny. she studies aboard which help into making her the strong, confident, independent women she is today. she was the only one who actually smiled at khanin.

Ramil was raised as the son of the next king, his father feed him arrogance and supremacy since he was very young, he felt that he is entitled to many thing as the son of the future king, Ramil didn’t talk much last episode but he said it all through his eyes and face expressions ( shock, fear, jealousy and disdain). I’m really impressed with jimmy’s acting and I can’t wait to see more of him as his story with paytai unfolds.

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The next time someone mentions a big budget 1000 baht series, just watch The Next Prince.
Phenomenal production, budget to envy many countries, interior and exterior at a very high level, solid acting. To wish. The only professional complaint is that certain scenes, without any happenings, last too long.

There is a story, there are dynamics, only in 2p 8 did the tension drop, I guess because of the love scenes, but my professional opinion is that certain scenes should not last too long without saying anything. Therefore, ep 8 lasted 1 hour 24 minutes

The music is very good, a couple of songs in English are very catchy

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