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Together we can break the cycle
This show fucking ATE. You can read my review if you want, but watch this shit anyway cause it is fire. I would give it a 9.5 out of 10 (the rating was actually a 9.1 but I think this was good and it deserves to be on the 9.5 list).Let’s get into what I liked what I didn’t like and then my thoughts during the episodes. I’d like to thank this show because I used it to study for my Asian religion midterm and I got a 90 on my religion midterm so fire show ig. I’m gonna MEAT RIDE the fuck out of this show.What I liked. The characters genuinely every single character, besides like a few stragglers, was fucking fantastic. I think that everybody actually served a purpose to the plot (besides some people). And they were very relevant in helping the show move forward in a timely manner. Next up, we have the chemistry from our two couples. Genuinely so fucking amazing and it’s not just because they’re all hot as fuck. It’s because they know how to act and they just have good natural chemistry. Getting into acting, great fucking acting from specifically Keng and Namping (my daddy btw) they did such a good job. I got so fucking immersed in this shit I had nightmares for about a week, lmao. I think that the first couple of episodes really set the stage for the show, and I think the plot really held out towards the end which a lot of shows don’t really do. Of course, I have my critiques on the plot, which I will get into later, but it really held out. I think the first couple of episodes being scary set this show up perfectly and it had me at the edge of my seat wanting more, but I was too scared because it was nighttime. But they set this up perfectly. I would like to highlight my daddy’s acting, namping, I think that he did such a good job and he’s so fucking hot and the kids miss him for real. They’re asking where their dad’s at, but his acting was just so good and he played his character like genuinely fantastically.Also our side couple I thought they were fucking adorable and their fucking sex scene I watched like six times I’m not even gonna lie. It was so damn good. I think that this show truly, even though I think it was more plot-heavy than romance, was truly brought to life by just the plot the acting, the chemistry, the settings, the editing everything truly brought this shit to life and I think that’s fantastic. What I also liked was the going back in time shit I think they started most of the episodes with a flashback, which I low-key hated, but it also gave room for this really interesting plot and this like Multiverse kind of thing to show that they were like these weird soulmates in a way, but I thought that was incredibly interesting and very well done. I’ll probably come up with some other stuff, but the final thing I could think about is the costumes fucking fantastic the eyes, the zombies, the spirits, all of that shit everything was just done so fucking well I’m like my fucking Lord. Honorable mention the suicide scene in the dream was so fucking amazing and oh Namping looks so hot in that scene fucking fantastic.
What I didn’t like was the romance aspect of this. I’m not saying I needed a sex scene every fucking minute because the plot did perfectly fine with the ones they had. I’m just saying they needed more building on their romance. It took them forever and then they fell in love just like that And I’m like what WHAT? Like maybe if this show didn’t have a romance involved then it would be irrelevant, but it does and it’s kind of the main point of the plot in a way and the fact the shaman man spent his entire time being like oh I don’t like you oh this or oh that and then something just clicked in his brain and he’s like by the way I’m like obsessed with you and I haven’t shown this throughout the show, but I’m showing it now so you’re gonna fall for me any. That’s one of the main things I didn’t like. Also, the jump scares there comes a point where it stops being scary and just becomes excessive and irrelevant to the plot. The first episode, very relevant very important towards the end, jump scare after jump scare after jump scare I’m like y’all not even getting me at this point like stop. I feel like we had a few random fucking characters in this that were kind of one-off nets character was kind of like a one off like where did you come from? What is your purpose? The sister and then the guy who was trying to make the shaman jealous what is your purpose? Why am I getting scared writing this review right now? OK, so the main villain Rampueng I think her name is. I liked her whole thing even the end like her ending I think was cute. It was good, but the fact that she held a grudge over something that Khem didn’t even do pissed me all the way off like holding a generational grudge over this shit over something he did not even do. I think they could’ve done something else with that plot and made it more towards like something he did and not something that not even his mom did, the other wife did like I feel like we could’ve done something more with that cause I’m like there’s no way we’ve been angry for that long over something he did not even do. I also don’t like how they phased her out for like an episode or two would you like four hours cause these episodes were long as fuck to just be lovey-dovey and then she just came back I feel like we should’ve had her involved during that. Also, our side couple I very much enjoyed them and I like the connection with them being lesbian lovers. I thought that was so cute cause I have a soft spot for doomed lesbians, but I wish they did more with them like I know they’re side characters but like they’re sex I loved it but it felt very random and just like like where did this come from like of course I know that he’s been having feelings for him, but I wish they developed that a little bit more along with like khems feelings, I feel like we didn’t do a good job of developing feelings and I feel like we just jumped into stuff like way too quickly. Another thing I think they should’ve gone into more detail about is like the spirits cause I was so fucking confused at the start and I feel like I just kind of forgot about that but they never really answered that like how do they even work like of course I like, kinda know cause I was also using this to study for my Asian religion mid term but I wish they gave more more on that. The whole thing with the brother was so fucking weird like that made me physically angry, which I guess they did right cause I think that was like the goal but made me genuinely so angry.  Whatever magic bullshit that happened when they were at the fair fucking hated that I was like what are we fucking doing? We’re just having a fucking ball fest using all our CGI money on this bullshit bitch run me my fucking money.
Onto a little overview of what I was thinking about during the show. Right off the bat, I was scared fucking shitless, but also really obsessed. My hands were covering my eyes like the entire time for the first episode when I was low-key obsessed. “I want to mother nampings love children.” Word tbh. Yeah, the show is a slow burn, which I didn’t have a problem with. Surprisingly. I normally hate slow burns, but it was like great. Me when my girl becomes a sexier man.” Show so good. I started yearning for [it]. “HE LIED ABOUT IT THATS SO BAD, THAT MAKES IT SO MUCH WORSE MY LORD. I am so confused. It is a good kind of confused, though. Namping is a fucking doll. NOT THE CHAIR. I am not good with suicide at all. Master when he only has these cute guys around him (excluding the kids im not weird).” “I think they need to develop Khem's feelings a little more, because aint no way we are in love with him. Grandma know how to ball.” Around episode six the quality went down a little bit. “Losing the plot a tad with all this magic shit.” “WHEN SHE SNAPPED HER NECK BACK I JUMPED, YA GIRL IS ON THE EDGE OF HER SEAT LITERALLY. Bro can we go back to sexy freaky and not bleeding out of the eyes and snapping our necks back freaky.” “Yall overdoing your jump scares lmao. Also why doesn't she just take control of him and kill him like that, like doesnt that make more sense?” “I have a soft spot for lesbians, old people, and kids.” “Uh main criticism is they needed more romance building in this, very lacking at the start and it got better and then died out again until the lovely dovey moments with the wack time skips.”
Definitely watch this shit. It is fucking fantastic. Okay bye!
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~acting~
All the actors did an amazing work in making the series a 100× more touching and brought immense feeling from the audience. All the actors especially the mls and supporting characters did a phenomenal work. Most of the times, the small cgaracters aren't that skilled and show a hint of inexperience in their work, but this cast, from the villagers to the students and the monks, everyone did great.
~Chemistry~
ChanJet (2nd couple) had a striking chemistry from the begining to the end. Their Nc scenes was also something i didnt expect , the first time Charn fell into the river and amazed the audience with his visuals and their 'first time' was also directed really well pulling the audience in.
Coming to the MC Peemkhem, all i can say is, they brought in emotions from me that i didnt think was pissible after officially watching all the 105 bls I've previously seen. Their NC was so beautiful that it perfectly captured their innocence and pure facination of spending their nights together. The way their touches and intimate scenes were so slow, tender and felt like they were cherishing every moment they had together while simultaneouly learning throughout the process since both were each other's 'first'. The director did the greatest job on showcasing their emotions perfectly in these scene when most of the bls even on their 'first time' go too fast kinda forgeting to live the moment and deeply cherish each other.
~plot~
The plot was beautifully interconneted even after the time spaces and plot chages vetween them. The twist in the last episode made me appreciate the series even more as to how they tricked rampheung, the backstory of the monk, Net just swooping into the story out of nowhere (i liked it too).
Overall, the series was the best of year 2025 after coming super close to the end of the year.
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BEST BALANCED DRAMA EVER!! CAN'T MISS WATCHING THIS IN THIS LIFETIME!
I have always been a horror, supernatural, paranormal and everything mysterious fan. I have never ever watched a BL series and this was my first one. I have been planning to watch it for a long time. And I can't describe my feeling after finishing all it's episodes. I WANT MORE OF IT!! The mix of horror and BL was the best and just the right amount, perfectly balanced throughout. Neither disappointed me.I have not read the novel, and the plot completely blew my mind away. It was a great experience. The acting was superb, every character arc is well built, even the side characters (eg. all the villagers), you will feel such a strong connection with them, even after the series has ended. Like they did true justice to their roles, even went beyond it.
The friendship, the comaraderie, the past lives, the good and bad spirits, all were the key elements to me. Horror scenes well so well designed and implemented (I remember each one of them). The incantations, shaman, monks, and the whole Issan village, is just another vibe and I got to learn so much from this, about the Thai culture, their rituals and the way of living. It showed me its completely different side and it was truly eye opening.
The locations, the dialogues, the BGM, the attention to the details, deserves my bow and respect. The effort and the collective hardwork really shows. It has just raised my standards really high. Keng and Namping specially were so good, and their chemistry on fire. Actually, all our couples in the series, had brillaint chemistry, which is very rare. Special mention to Keng, I really fell in love with his looks when his face was first revealed in the series. Like he is so damn hot, his face card on top. And his character is so powerfully and handsomely depicted, I was literally drooling over his scenes. His tattoos were just wow. Like he is my new crush now. AHHHH...I SWEAR HE HAS GOT ALL THE FANS' HEARTS!
The whole cast was just a wow, it was so fun watching all of them. The drama really felt like smth close to my heart (I have watched many but this one was different). It had some deeper layers and messages. Something that needs to be watched attentively. It just grabs your attention from the first shot, and you will never be bored. Like this word is not in its dictionary. It failed even the Korean ghosts, like I am so overwhelmed!
Banger jumpscares, cliffhangers and the chemistry! I will not be able to get over this drama for atleast 1 month!! The characters have really left a deep impact, a story I can never forget. They have really brought the characters to life, and my whole heart goes to them. I have never been this crazy before for any drama or characters, but I am for this drama.
IF YOU ARE NOT WATCHING THIS SERIES/DRAMA, YOU ARE SERIOUSLY MISSING ON A LOT, YOU ARE GONNA ENJOY IT A LOT. EXPLORE ALL THE LAYERS, SEE EVERYTHING AND THEN JUDGE. DON'T JUST GO FOR BL.
I LOVEEEE THIS DRAMAAAA. ALL THE BEST TO THEIR FUTURE WORKS AND MAY THIS DRAMA GETS LOT MORE VIEWERS AND SUCCESS!
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This is the production we need from bl industry
Even though this series has limited romance but u should watch it. I can say this is the production we need from bl industry. GMMTV is so obsessed with college love story with popular guy. But i liked when DMD is looking different story and genre. I don't think there is word to praise this series. Even these words are insufficient. I can say this series is Finest, supreme, paramount, preeminent, optimal, premier, top-notch, outstanding, next-level, awesome, amazing, superb, unmatched, peerless, incomparable, transcendent, exquisite, sublime, legendary, unrivaled, unbeatable, champion, elite, gold-standard, cutting-edge, distinguished, top-tier, exceptional, stellar, ultimate. I am saying all these words because of the story. Even 1000 rating point is less for this series. Story telling at finest, presenting in a detail. I like VFX and cinematography. VFX and cinematography deserve 10/10. Direction is top-tier. Even though this is their first series but One thing was lacking that is emotion in face ofnamping otherwise it was fucking good. Cameo by every actor was good. Many people said chemistry was not good but i like chemistry. Hot and good looking guy ending up with cute guy is good combo. Overall best series interms of story and production.
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Horror and Romance to perfection… KENGNAMPING
I won’t lie when going into this drama. I didn’t have high hopes as I haven’t ever completed a DMD Drama, as they are not normally for me however, I was completely surprised in a good way when starting this show as the acting, plot line as well as the cinematography was an absolute masterpiece the chemistry between the main couple and the side couple was unmatched. They were able to mix both themes of horror and romance perfectly without dragging the story on this is a must watch and I definitely recommend!Was this review helpful to you?
Definitely my top 2 best BL Series of 2025❤️
I just finished watching it, this was my first ever horror BL, I'm honestly not a big fan of horror and that was why it took me so long to finally watch this series but I'm so glad I did. I think this is definitely my top 2 best BL Series of 2025 after Revenged Love. The horror part is mostly in the 1st episode, after that it was not very scary. I also liked how Ramphueng’s reason was not one of those cliché ones but a genuine one. It's interesting how they have made it a mix of romance, horror, comedy and drama. I'll agree on some parts the execution was not on point but the storyline, the acting everything was just amazing. I definitely loved it🤌❤️Was this review helpful to you?
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THE BEST THAI DRAMA EVER!
Plot/Story - It was very interesting, dealt with ocult practice in Thailand. Had a bit of horror/thriller touched but it was not that scary at all.Actors - 10/10, good casting from Khem to Paran! They truly embodied the characters and the chemistry of both actors are chef kiss. Even the supporting actors are good and I got goosebumps when I saw their equivalent actors from their past lives. They truly resembled each other.
Music - One of the things I enjoyed while watching this drama! Good choice for music, and the actors and supporting actors all sang an OST which is a plus!
Overall- 10/10
The best Thai drama for me! You will not regret watching it and I can rewatch it over and over again!
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OMG I LOVE ITTTTTTTT
Yessssssssss, now this is what I’m talking aboutEverything about the movie was 100/100
I highly recommend
I don’t want to give much spoiler so I will end it here
This movie was a masterpiece and the actors did a very nice job, from the first lead to the second lead, and other people it was gooooooooood
I love dmd so much
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Acting
The best bl ever,story, acting,music everything was top notch . kengnamping's chemistry was just wow , i loved everything about it and I hope to see them doing more of these types of drama , the cinematography was just wow in the naga scene i want to see more of peemkhem I need special episodes as soon as possible my Saturdays are not going to be the same without them oh god I need a life anyways this series have a special place in my heart , khemjira you will always be remembered. I love you so so much kengnampingWas this review helpful to you?
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BEST BL SERIES EVER
This is honestly the best bl I’ve ever watched. There are so many bls that start off strong but lose their direction halfway through but khemjira's so captivating from start to finish.The acting is absolutely top notch, the slow burn is so well done and the cinematography is just breathtaking. The storytelling feels so thoughtful and well paced and every character gets their own moment to shine. The friendship between Khem, Jet, and Charn is so pure and heartwarming.
Peem and Khem’s story is beautifully written ,I loved every bit of it. And Rampeung’s story broke my heart in millions of pieces. Every character has an equal impact and that’s what makes this series so special.
I’m not even a horror watcher but KengNamping and TleFirstOne made me watch this and I can confidently say it was totally worth it. ❤️
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ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!
The title says it all.There's not many series that I've watched that I have said that I feel changed after watching it. It's an absolute MASTERPIECE from the second it started to the second it ended. It's set a new bar for BLs, and every single person who worked on the series should be incredibly proud of creating this piece of art.
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masterpiece , really enjoyed this show !
definitely worth the watch , the characters , the story , the music all very impactful. I was excited to see this as I enjoy the creepy / horror aspect & it did not dissapoint also the actors did a great job as I fell for all the main characters found myself invested in them & their stories. I felt sympathetic & emotional towards the hardships faced , I could sit and watch for hours. I am seeing some dissapointment maybe because the show was really hyped but honestly I don't see anything that particularly sticks out that you can complain about because all round it's an intense & enjoyable watch. it doesn't surprise me that it's up in the running as best of the year ❤️Was this review helpful to you?
