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Easily my top 10 shows
Excellent pacing, story, sets, production, music, acting, effects.I think because of how seriously they took basic concepts like karma or prayers, the world feels realistic. Ex: Karma is correctly used in this show. Here, you see it across lifetimes- which is how it is supposed to work. (The results of karma aren't seen in this life.) Karma at its core is an "explanation" for inequality and suffering- people suffer due to their bad karma in past lives. Once they repay their debts/atone for their bad karma over several lives, they can "move on" or be reborn with better karma. That is a complicated concept for many people so it is shocking how they have shown it pretty well here.
(Karmic curses are not out of vengeance, they are about justice. So, everybody involved in the original sin will suffer only until they "pay" for their crimes. Then they will be free from the curse, and the ghost's soul will also be finally able to move on to her next life. This is a very common concept in Karma. That's why we should do good deeds, because we pay for our bad deeds. But it is a fair system. The pain is not eternal, you suffer exactly as much as you deserve and then your soul moves on. This is also mentioned in this show- for example, Khem's father becomes a monk in the hope that his earned good karma/merit can help Khem. I am amazed at how beautifully this show describes it. I know many westerners will still have trouble understanding but to anybody familiar with karmic concepts, this is a really intricate story.)
SPOILER: For example before they are about to become intimate, the priest/shaman is reading a book called Dharma, and the chapter he is on is about Patience. And then Khemjira tells him to join him on the bed and he closes the book. That is what I mean about excellent storyteling, direction etc. That is so clever. In a lesser show, he would have been reading a random book or even been on the phone. But this detail adds layers to his character while still giving a comedic twist.
This isn't horror after the first episode. It is more tragedy/fantasy. I am genuinely taken aback every episode at how good this is. This is up there with Goblin almost (actually the story is much deeper than that show). It won't get as popular worldwide as it is BL, and most people just wont watch it due to prejudice. Which is why I am impressed they put in so much love into making this. It is also true that most BL audience doesn't care about the plot and will watch anything that contains their ship. Which is why most shows have no storyline, bad direction, same sets, etc. So, I am genuinely grateful to this team for making something amazing that BL fans can show to their friends IRL and go "See, you are missing out."
Even if ep 10-12 are awful and the ending is awful, the first 9 episodes are enough to give this show 1000 /10 stars. I am actually grateful they made this. We rarely see such well made shows, even straight shows with a wider audience and funding. So amazing.
Update: Finished watching it. Still amazing. Ep11 had a lot of filler IMO. But it's still an amazing show. Glad I watched it. Wish we had more BL shows with this level of production. I hope they make lots of money from it!
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Overall Thoughts
Khemjira is a great series across the board, and I have no complaints in terms of acting, script, plot. However, the fx are so corny, and I hate them. Not everything can be perfect, but I feel like with that budget they could've done better. No issues with the cast or script. I only disliked the fx. Maybe there's also things that could've been depicted a bit better if i nit pick. For ex the CPR scene, and the scene where they're supposed to whip Rampheung to death. Those small little lashes were not enough to kill her. That's an obvious oversight on their end. My complaints are mainly just nit picking.Was this review helpful to you?
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An incredibly beautiful story and production
Khemjira is so well produced and so well casted that it has become one of my most favourite dramas of all time. I even began to read the novel just so I could find out what happens next.Khem and Pharan love each other so much and I also love the deep friendship between Jett and Khem. I really do admire Khem and Jett’s friendship, they also love each other so much.
The production value is also out of this world and the chemistry between the leads is phenomenal.
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Meu 10000/10 BL
Primeiro BL que sinto que houve uma conversa humana com o telespectador e personagens na trama. O diretor, e toda a equipe teve muita empatia com os sentimentos retratados, mesmo tendo uma novel em pauta (já escrita e finalizada), conseguiram adaptar e dar um novo olhar para Khemjira, a ambientação, a sonoridade. A OST foi tão bem estilizada e lançada em momentos corretos, colocadas em takes específicos, há tantas camadas - fica muito difícil de falar tudo; personagens marcantes que fazem você se apegar e entender todos os seus lados, suas angústias, suas crenças e tradições (sem esquecer dos seus medos).E por último, não tão menos importante, as cenas de beijos e NC, parabéns a todos da equipe de edição, filmagem, roteiristas, e diretores, e claro os atores, desde o retrato do primeiro beijo de Khem e Por Kru, que foi tão delicado, mas ao mesmo tempo “estranho”, pois um homem que “não tem” contato físico e um rapaz que não havia beijado ainda na vida, as cenas NC, foram tão bem feitas, tão sensíveis que nunca, jamais já havia visto isso, tanto em conteúdo BL, quanto ocidental heterossexual, achei surreal.
E extra: cultura, tradição, misticismo, xamanismo, etc.
A série não traz apenas o termo “boys love”, mas quebra a parede, de que ali está mostrando o seu valor também, com a cultura, tradições de uma nação: Tailândia.
(Se você nunca assistiu nenhuma série assim, deveria começar por essa)
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A Must-Watch Masterpiece from Mandee!
I’ve watched several Mandee productions, and for me, this is their best one so far. I absolutely love the blend of horror and historical elements—it adds a unique depth that sets this series apart.What truly stands out is the storytelling. I know there’s a novel behind it, but the drama adaptation delivered incredible satisfaction. Because of this series, I officially became a Kengnamping fan. And seriously, credit to the screenwriter—the script is exceptional.
The ending is probably the BEST ending I’ve ever seen in a BL series. Perfectly wrapped, emotional, and unforgettable.
I only signed up here because I wanted to recommend this brilliant series. Mandee’s channel is growing fast, and with works like this, it’s no surprise why.
Highly recommended! 🌟
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Keng is amazing!
So, I’m giving this series a solid 9/10. I absolutely loved the story — it was fresh, interesting, and something new. And honestly, I fell in love with Keng. I didn’t expect to like him this much, but he’s absolutely gorgeous in this series, and those boba eyes? I’m obsessed. That said, I didn’t really enjoy Namping as much. He’s kind of an ugly crier, and at times, he just got a bit annoying. But they make a great team!Was this review helpful to you?
10/10 easily best of 2025
I am honestly surprised to see (although few) lower ratings.The amount of twists blew me away, for starters, they really keep you on your toes and coming back for the next episode.
The story for Ramphueng was absolutely heart breaking, and the actress did such a good job. The moments of emotional hysteria were played out so well by the respective characters--without giving too much away--I live for those moments where actors portray their character in such a raw format.
They fed us well tbh, with a few episodes being almost 2 hrs long--I really feel like we were spoiled the whole series. Waiting every week for the next episode was killing me.
all in all they genuinely did a phenomenal job and I highly recommend watching.
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Dark and mystical
Khemjira…. I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I started this series. Well, The Next Prince had just ended, and this was Domundi’s next big project. I had never heard of Keng and Namping before…although I have watched quite some BLs so far. But the first episode captured my attention and never let it go from there. The story unfolded beautifully with lots of shocking moments and not always easy to recognize flashbacks. The romance between Khem and Peem developed slowly but with an intense chemistry between the two leads. The second couple’s story was adorable and I was really invested .The performance of the actors was incredible. Namping portrayed Khem with such a beautiful innocence, and Keng was brilliant as Peem. Everytime they looked at each other one could really feel the longing they had for each other.
The OST is just brilliant and fits perfectly to the series and the scenes. Keng’s voice is just magical.
All in all, I really recommend this series to everyone who loves BL series. Domundi spoils us quite heavily this year, The Next Prince was awesome, but this is even better. Don’t know what they have in stock next, but I am looking forward to it.
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This is one of the most or the most overrated series ever!!!!!!!
The only thing that motivated me enough to watch this series was Keng's facecard but at the end that failed too. This series could have been executed way better, the storyline could have been better, it had a lot of loopholes and lets not start with the acting and the chemistry between the actors. It felt like all the actors were plucked out and put in the same screen side by side. The overall chemistry and stage presence was very stiff and awkward. It had no build up or development at all. Never realized when the main characters fell in love, it was just meh. It was below average in every aspects and if i could use only word to describe this series it would be stiff. The only team related to this show that did a very good job was the PR team . The reason i gave any rating to the rewatch value section because i had to .The last nc scene between the main actors felt like a teacher grooming a student.
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A genuine masterpiece.
Khemjira has been one of the greatest Thai shows I have ever seen this year let alone in my entire life. It has a captivating story and amazing cinematography, I rotated throughout every emotion while watching this series. The soundtrack is absolutely addicting and the opening sequence is SO cool. I loved every character in the main cast as well as most of the side characters, even the main villain, Ramphueng. Her backstory makes you FEEL. Seeing her backstory and seeing the curse play out through every life was genuinely bone chilling. Everything leading up to that moment started making sense, it makes you go "Ohhhh" when you watch it. I loved the historical stuff and the Buddhism and mythology, it was all just so good, especially as someone who had previously studied/learned about some of this stuff. I absolutely loved this series and the only thing I really did not like were how long the NC/love scenes were. I may have accidently watched the uncut version(?) but I felt like those scenes added nothing and were just TOO long to the point where I just could not watch it any further. The ending gave great closure for not only Ramphueng but also the two couples. Everything truly came to a full circle in the end and it was really beautiful. This show is definitely worth the watch, it is a thrilling story about romance, friendship, and destiny.Was this review helpful to you?
This is gonna be the shortest and most simple..
review I've ever written in my entire life cause literally hated nothing about it. Not. One. Single. Thing. 10/10 would recommend and watch another 20 times all over again. I don't write detailed, elaborate reviews in the first place just cause haha I'm simple. But never usually this short. I literally just want to say PLEASE WATCH IT!!! So good, best Thai BL to come out in 2025 in my opinion. Everyones opinion will differ as to be expected but for me... I don't think I'll ever love another as much as I do this one. Just I'm sad its over and I'm gonna be watching it again for sure. So good 💯Was this review helpful to you?
