Khemjira

If in the future thai start doing horror bl, world must thank Khemjira in advance.

I said what i said. This series hold more than a story to kengnamping and all fans who love the novel and them, All thank to the production team, actors and actresses, writers, local guide, and we are for make it truly happen. We know how long we have to wait and strugle behind the series (there litterally documentation about the dedication, either it's marketing or not, we couldnt turn blind to see how mush people behind this series learn and trying their best at potray the culture and story in story)

As someone who read the novel, some part of it still questionable because im not really understand about thai culture, but khemjira bring a wonderful experience to the table. a lot of thing is hinted as the culture, the study about it, and a lot of thai fan explain about it makes me really understand about the culture more. and as bl watcher, it isnt bothering me with such a little screentime kengnamping have, cause as in novel they also have really slow burning plot (mush slower than the series) and ooh god keng as pharan and namping as khemjira makes me kneel. their potraying chacter is so good, like subtle touch, lingering eye contact and yearning. espicially keng, as an actor who act wih eye he's really good with it, and his cold demenor really make me want to slap him. well namping trully need some study on some part, but most of all i just want to hold him in my arm seeing how fragile he was, and how everytime i see him on screen he looks like he's gonna breakdown everytime, another with rampheung actress, green really did such a great job potraying rampheung's ghost, as she also the main character. person who hold so much grudge againt patriach, acting as a mother who lost her child i always cry thingkin about it. and all the actor who did a great job, the production team really put so much thought chosing actor and actresses with how much similiar they are. i mean janis and namping basically twin.

another thing i forget to mention is how all the actor in here can sing? like wow you guys should check it out grandma si singing, she's a popular singer that if you wacth this series and novel there's no way you're not gonna shed a tear hearing her singing.

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enjoyed the unique premise

Overall: I was impressed with the horror/supernatural elements in the first episode, but several plot elements/pacing were disappointing. This series was based off of a book which I haven't read and I reviewed the series on its own merits. 12 episodes about 1 hour each. Aired on iQIYI https://www.iq.com/play/khemjira-episode-1-wraawu50u8?lang=en_us Later aired on WeTV https://wetv.vip/en/play/4enpn88aboslcbo/n4101eq14v2 and Netflix Thailand.

Content Warnings: jump scares, attempted murders, blood, intimate partner abuse and violence, punch, suicide (it's complicated); (past: infanticide, torture, suicide, blood, manipulation, death on and off screen, grief, kidnapping)

Watch Suggestions (to focus on sweet/steamy parts)
- read the synopsis
- skip episodes 1-4
- episode 5 watch 8-end
- skip episode 6
- episode 7 watch 7:45-20:40 and 49:20-end
- episode 8 watch 37:30-end
- skip episode 9 (many major content warnings in this)
- episode 10 watch 21-23 and 57:30-end
- episode 11 watch 7-13:20 and 52-53:10 (watch all of episode 11 and 12 to get the whole plot resolution)
- episode 12 watch 38:30-end

What I Liked
- Jet as a supportive friend
- mystery of what happened in the past, how things came to be the way they are
- that Khemjira helped someone (or rather 2) in episode 1
- good consent and intimacy with the side couple
- the Thai culture and spirituality (not sure if that's the right word) aspects
- the finale
- production value

Room For Improvement
- the second domestic violence was handled very poorly, why didn't Khem tell him right away, it seemed like they only stepped in to help her because the guy was possessed and then how everything seemed fine and dandy at the end
- there is a difference between a slow burn and one character constantly rebuffing/hurting a sweet character, it was not enjoyable to watch for several episodes
- the horror aspect kind of vanished during some episodes
- love rivals
- a few writing tweaks would have made a character's actions much more understandable (specifically with ep 9 flashback of who did what/was at the most fault in that scenario then not being the ones punished forever)

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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.

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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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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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