Don't Be Too Emotional

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I understand why this series makes such an immediate impact on everyone; I think both the protagonists and the supporting characters were really well-conceived and well-written. I feel the only real weak points are the soundtrack and the fact that it fell short by not having more episodes—plus the ending was a bit dull (with the whole "becoming a writer" thing and so on). The main couple is incredible, as are the antagonists; overall, the story is very good. It just needed some minor tweaks and more focus on the suspense, but I thought it was a solid story with a wonderful couple and good supporting characters. People are raising very valid points—some production slip-ups and loose ends—but in the end, it was a good series. Good actors, hope to see they together again.

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i NEED more of them

I just finished watching Don't Be Too Emotional and I am honestly at a complete loss for words. If you are hesitant about starting this, please just stop whatever you are doing and go watch it right now. This show completely blew my expectations out of the water!
First of all, we HAVE to talk about Tee and Heng because their chemistry as Big Jane and Little Jane is completely out of this world. From the very first moment they shared the screen together, the tension and connection between them was so raw and tangible. You can physically feel the pull between their characters. The way they look at each other, the quiet intimate moments, and the sheer intensity of their acting—it made every single episode an absolute joy to watch. They brought so much depth and sincerity to these roles. Little Jane being so bold and fearless in approaching Big Jane, and Big Jane gradually softening and letting his guard down... I was giggling, screaming, and crying right along with them.
The plot structure itself is such a wild, addictive ride. I absolutely LOVED how the story takes us on this huge emotional journey: going from complete strangers, to head-over-heels lovers, then back to being strangers separated by pain and secrets, and finally building all the way up to their wedding and a happy life together. That "strangers to lovers to strangers to married" trajectory was done so well! It didn't feel rushed at all. The shift from their university years into the adult working world made the stakes feel so much higher, and seeing them mature and fight their way back to each other made that final payoff and wedding feel so incredibly earned and satisfying.
And can we talk about that CRAZY plot in the end with Dan?! My jaw literally dropped. Just when you think you have everything figured out and the story might settle down, the writers completely turn everything on its head. The whole plot twist with Dan injected so much psychological tension and drama into the final act. It went from a dark supernatural romance to a total thriller in the best way possible. It kept me on the edge of my seat, desperately waiting for the next scene because I had no idea how they were going to resolve all the chaos.
Overall, this drama has everything: top-tier acting, unbelievable romantic chemistry, dark supernatural vibes, an insane late-game plot twist, and a deeply satisfying happy ending that leaves you smiling for days. It has easily jumped into my top favorite Thai dramas of all time. 10/10, zero regrets, and I will definitely be rewatching it very soon!
I hope we will get more if them in future.

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We're not too emotional Mr. Lilac

A passionate story. At the beginning of the story, there were many mysteries to discover at university and many obstacles to overcome. While during the second half of the series the protagonists had to deal with real life and the unresolved problems between them. They had to condense a lot of things and cut out a lot of characters from the book to get to their ending, i would have appreciated a few more episodes just to better explain the events and make them more natural (towards the last episodes everything seemed too rushed). That said i also appreciated that the story more or less follows the book but that IT IS NOT the book. Honestly the book is almost scary!! with all the things that happen to Little Jane, so I really appreciate that the series toned down certain things. That said, the characters!! I loved Tee and Heng's performance even though this is one of their first works they were incredible! Absolutely brilliant! Finally i appreciated the music and the colors of the series, makes everything very thematic, very mysterious and compelling!! In short, this is one of those series that keeps you glued to the screen!

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It had a lot of potential, it wasn't what I expected!!

When I saw the pilot trailer, I honestly loved it. It was what made me have such high expectations for this series. The dark atmosphere, the mystery surrounding Jane Patrick, and the way he was portrayed as almost demonic, dangerous, and difficult to figure out really caught my attention. It looked like it was going to be a different kind of BL, with a darker, more mysterious, and psychological story. It was exactly the kind of story I had always wanted to see.
Then the official trailer came out and, honestly, I was disappointed. I felt like there was a pretty big change from what the pilot had made me expect. Patrick no longer gave me that same feeling of mystery and danger, and the overall tone of the story seemed much lighter. That was when I started having doubts about the adaptation.
On top of that, I was also reading the novel throughout this time, so I inevitably developed a much clearer idea of the story and its characters. And as I watched the series, the comparison became more and more obvious.
I never expected the adaptation to be exactly the same as the book. I know a series needs to make changes and adapt certain things for the screen. The problem, for me, was that they didn't just change events; they also changed part of the essence of the characters.
Patrick, for example, feels much darker, more calculating, possessive, unpredictable, and morally ambiguous in the novel. The relationship also has a much more intense and, at times, considerably more toxic dynamic. That side of P'Jane is one of the things that makes the story interesting, because he isn't simply the typical protective character — he has a much more extreme and difficult-to-justify side. In the series, I felt that all of this was softened quite a lot, and Patrick ended up being portrayed as much more emotionally accessible.
I also noticed changes in Jennalee and, especially, in the dynamic between the two of them. In the novel, the whole concept of wishes, the price that comes with them, the negotiation, the power dynamic, and the rule about not getting emotionally involved create a tension that I found really interesting. The series keeps the basic premise, but I feel like it develops it in a much softer way, and some of that tension — and that darker, more toxic side of their relationship — gets lost.
So, for me, the problem wasn't simply that “the series wasn't faithful to the book.” An adaptation can change many things and still work. What happened here is that the changes ended up affecting exactly what I liked about the novel and what initially caught my attention in the pilot.
Even so, I wanted to give it a chance and not judge it only because of the trailers or my expectations as a reader. And I can admit that there are things I genuinely enjoyed. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, and the soundtrack is beautiful. There are also moments where you can really see how much potential the story had.
However, the story as a whole didn't convince me. I felt that there were many plot holes, unnecessary scenes, and quite a lot of filler, and that some of the adaptation choices didn't really contribute much to the development of the characters or the plot. At times, I felt like they were taking elements from the novel without managing to convey why those elements worked in the first place.
I think that was my biggest disappointment: the potential it had. The pilot made me expect a darker and more mysterious story, while the novel made me expect much more intense, complex, and toxic characters and dynamics. But the adaptation ultimately took them in a direction that personally didn't work for me.
The last episode was okay, but it didn't really change my overall impression.
Overall, Don’t Be Too Emotional has great chemistry, a beautiful soundtrack, and a premise with so much potential. But for me, the adaptation lost part of the novel's essence, softened Patrick's personality too much, and failed to maintain what had initially made me fall in love with the pilot trailer.
I don't think I would rewatch it, but I can still recognize its strengths.
When I saw the pilot trailer, I honestly loved it. It was what made me have such high expectations for this series. The dark atmosphere, the mystery surrounding Jane Patrick, and the way he was portrayed as almost demonic, dangerous, and difficult to figure out really caught my attention. It looked like it was going to be a different kind of BL, with a darker, more mysterious, and psychological story. It was exactly the kind of story I had always wanted to see.
Then the official trailer came out and, honestly, I was disappointed. I felt like there was a pretty big change from what the pilot had made me expect. Patrick no longer gave me that same feeling of mystery and danger, and the overall tone of the story seemed much lighter. That was when I started having doubts about the adaptation.
On top of that, I was also reading the novel throughout this time, so I inevitably developed a much clearer idea of the story and its characters. And as I watched the series, the comparison became more and more obvious.
I never expected the adaptation to be exactly the same as the book. I know a series needs to make changes and adapt certain things for the screen. The problem, for me, was that they didn't just change events; they also changed part of the essence of the characters.
Patrick, for example, feels much darker, more calculating, possessive, unpredictable, and morally ambiguous in the novel. The relationship also has a much more intense and, at times, considerably more toxic dynamic. That side of P'Jane is one of the things that makes the story interesting, because he isn't simply the typical protective character — he has a much more extreme and difficult-to-justify side. In the series, I felt that all of this was softened quite a lot, and Patrick ended up being portrayed as much more emotionally accessible.
I also noticed changes in Jennalee and, especially, in the dynamic between the two of them. In the novel, the whole concept of wishes, the price that comes with them, the negotiation, the power dynamic, and the rule about not getting emotionally involved create a tension that I found really interesting. The series keeps the basic premise, but I feel like it develops it in a much softer way, and some of that tension — and that darker, more toxic side of their relationship — gets lost.
So, for me, the problem wasn't simply that “the series wasn't faithful to the book.” An adaptation can change many things and still work. What happened here is that the changes ended up affecting exactly what I liked about the novel and what initially caught my attention in the pilot.
Even so, I wanted to give it a chance and not judge it only because of the trailers or my expectations as a reader. And I can admit that there are things I genuinely enjoyed. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, and the soundtrack is beautiful. There are also moments where you can really see how much potential the story had.
However, the story as a whole didn't convince me. I felt that there were many plot holes, unnecessary scenes, and quite a lot of filler, and that some of the adaptation choices didn't really contribute much to the development of the characters or the plot. At times, I felt like they were taking elements from the novel without managing to convey why those elements worked in the first place.
I think that was my biggest disappointment: the potential it had. The pilot made me expect a darker and more mysterious story, while the novel made me expect much more intense, complex, and toxic characters and dynamics. But the adaptation ultimately took them in a direction that personally didn't work for me.
The last episode was okay, but it didn't really change my overall impression.
Overall, Don't Be Too Emotional has great chemistry, a beautiful soundtrack, and a premise with so much potential. But for me, the adaptation lost part of the novel's essence, softened Patrick's personality too much, and failed to maintain what had initially made me fall in love with the pilot trailer.
I don't think I would rewatch it, but I can still recognize its strengths.


*Also, it was not explained much that his status as Big Jane and the blood pact that he 'Help' was not explained much.

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Don't Be Too Fooled

This series is such a disappointment. From the beginning, it lures you into thinking it is one thing only for the rug to be pulled out from underneath you. Frankly, it is detestable that the way it diabolically makes you think that one of the protagonists is a devilish creature, granting wishes and if you do not fulfill the contract, he takes your ‘soul’. Not literally of course, but something negative or bad will happen to you. Even the way he makes you sign his contract is creepily ghoulish and satanic. It takes a while for one to discover, it is all a ruse – a con game, being played by someone who has a lot of money and who gets cheap thrills out of granting wishes to sappy and/or hapless individuals. And then when the creature cannot fulfill their end of the bargain, which is usually the case, he destroys them. And has the audacity to think he is a moral integrant and parades around with righteous indignation if someone questions his ethical scruples. Unfortunately, the whole story turns laughably bad near the end. I could not believe how cliché and trite the plot became. The whole series and subsequent plot feel flat as it appeared initially to be deeper and darker than what it actually was. Frankly, I was not sure what it was except for a rich petulant guy who went around granting unrealistic wishes to people who knew they were wrong and then enjoyed parlaying the consequences of their inabilities to fulfill their end of the contract. That was sadistic. And he felt immune to all of it and felt he was in the right. You can read the rest of my review of this disappointing series at BLBliss.com.

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Too Many Janes, Not Enough Wings

Okay so my first thought going into this was, is he a fallen angel!? Which was clearly the original intention from the show's previews. When they decided to cut that out completed, I have no idea. But I think it was a really stupid decision, because keeping that aspect in would've made the plot make way more sense and would've made the show stick out way more overall compared to other BL's. Cutting that out and still leaving in the blood pact, clear nods at angel wings and supernatural abilities was just blatantly obvious.

Moving on from that. I kind of hated how people tread P'Jane in this show. Including from little Jane! Is he perfect? Definitely not and he makes some questionable decisions in this. But is he an entirely red flag? Uh no, he's more beige if anything! These pacts he's making with people, I'm gonna be forreal were blaming him when they go sideways, but it's actually those making the deals that are screwing them up 99% of the time. And then they expect him to clean up the pieces, which he honestly shouldn't usually do! They have to learn from their stupid mistakes! On top of that crap and people just blaming him for everything and everyone's poor decisions. Little Jane's indecisiveness and lack of commitment throughout this got on my damn nerves after a couple episodes. We really didn't need it as a constant plot device.

Speaking of plot devices, i HATE amnesia being thrown into this for no reason. First of all, amnesia like how its presented here in reality is not common at all. It was so unnecessary and just tossed in for added last minute drama that we didn't need! Then we had kidnapping too in the last minute, for a how without a whole ton of tropes BL's often have it made me sad to see those randomly pop up in the last few eps. But yeah I still really liked our lead actors, their overall screen chemistry was good and dang there was spice in this that had me mouth hanging open lol. I hope to see them in more moving forward! Hopefully in a show with less random plot threads left over by the end and a show that can commit to a concept.

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Little Jane & Big Jane

I love this series so much! I’m sorry, but it’s been a long time since a BL grabbed my attention as much as Big Jane & Little Jane. You really had to be there. The first 6 episode are so good to me.

I absolutely love how intimidating the actor playing Big Jane is. The moment he appears, you can tell there’s something shady about him. Even the camera movements reinforce that feeling and create such a particular atmosphere. It’s really well done.

I also find the series interesting because Big Jane and Little Jane aren’t polished, flawless characters like the ones we usually see. The show clearly highlights their flaws without necessarily trying to make them more likable, and I really appreciated that. The acting is also great, and even the supporting characters manage to leave an impression.

But the psychological manipulation Big Jane puts Little Jane through… that’s something else. He gradually isolates him from his friends until they’re basically spending all their time together. And whenever Big Jane gets upset, the whole atmosphere turns dark. Their relationship is definitely not a beautiful love story: it’s extremely toxic.

I’m sorry to say it, but the time skip really felt like a waste of time. And then the memory loss… I understand Little Jane, but seriously, give us a break.

Little Jane definitely deserves better than Big Jane. But at the end of the day, it’s a series, and their relationship was truly something to watch. As toxic as it was, I had such a great time watching the show, and it kept me hooked until the very end.

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Colorblind

“You’re a red flag, but I’m colorblind!!” Who doesn’t sing this loudly every time this series plays it? This might be the anthem of all BL fans right now. 😂

This was something that just popped up on my feed, so I decided to watch it. The actors have good visuals, and they have good chemistry too. Acting-wise, they did well.

The storyline is very interesting, especially at the start. It had such a strong introduction that it made me go, “OK!! So here’s the red flag one.” Big Jane entered with such a suspicious vibe, but again, I’m colorblind. 😂

These favors are very interesting too. Like, how powerful is Big Jane? And you should know the difference between doing someone a favor and simply giving help, which Little Jane mostly doesn’t know. 🥹 I kind of understand Little Jane, though. Big Jane is very suspicious, plus all the rumors going around about him, so who wouldn’t have doubts? But honestly, all he had to do was ask the right questions. Little Jane is just so easy to persuade.

When they separated for years and the iconic reunion happened, that might be one of the scenes where I actually clapped. The slow-mo effect, with the Colorblind background song while Big Jane was walking, is something I will definitely rewatch. 😂

But honestly, after that... the series kind of lost its touch for me. Maybe except for the parts where I wanted to choke P’Dan. 😭 I don’t know, is it just me? It started to feel repetitive, and I kind of got used to all their excuses already. I’m not sure if this is how it goes in the original novel as well. Remind me that I have to read it. LOL.

See, I don’t have much to say anymore about the later episodes. It is what it is. I just wished I could’ve seen more chaotic favors because I really liked that premise.

And that statue is very creepy and weird. LOL.

Also, there are parts where the NC scenes feel kind of forceful. So if you’re not comfortable with that kind of content, you might want to pass on this one. I don’t support that behavior, but I understand that it’s part of the story and is used to build Big Jane’s character and the dynamics between them.

My last take: Both of them are colorblind. Fight me. LOL.

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Not perfect but very enjoyable

This is a series that took me a couple of weeks to write a review for because I know my bias toward TeeHeng would show up. I have to start with the most important aspect: I am so happy that Dan was a scumbag like I sensed from day one. I rewatched Big Jane punching his face multiple times. Was Little Jane stupid for not realizing sooner? Yes. But it also doesn't make sense for Big Jane to not tell him about the deal with the parents and why Dan hates him. At least Little Jane got some extra points by shooting Dan. I don’t remember having to justify and turn a blind eye to all the bad things someone's done since Vegas in KinnPorsche.

Second, Colorblind is the OST of the year.

The third most important thing is that Gap was the best character, and one of my favorite best friends to the protagonist in recent years. I can’t say that about his counterpart, the always annoying Put. Don’t Be Too Emotional is not perfect, and a lot of the love the series gets is based on TeeHeng. The best scenes are them together, and they have amazing chemistry. The story is OK, but the one step forward and two steps back every week was a problem.

Something I didn’t expect would work out well for this series, but that actually helped with the second half, was the introduction of Jamie. I don’t usually care much about a BL couple having to become dads to a kid, but here it worked super well. Maybe it's because the child actor was talented, or it could be because he’s a bit older. Jamie helped us understand that Little Jane was an exception for Big Jane, but Little Jane was not the only person Big Jane cares about.

The last scene, with the dad showing up at the wedding, was a bit too random. But maybe it’s an opening for a special episode.

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Not bad, just inconsistent

Honestly, the first half was really good and had me interested, but after the college storyline ended and they started working, the pacing became pretty inconsistent for me. It felt like one episode would be really good, then the next would slow things down again, especially because of Little Jane's changing behavior. His characterization felt like it kept shifting depending on what the story needed, and sometimes it made the story feel a bit dragged out.

At first, I was more interested in Little Jane, but as the story went on, I slowly found myself leaning more toward Big Jane. His character had better development, and you could actually see him improving throughout the story. Because of that, I became more invested in his storyline as the series progressed.

The working/adult part wasn't completely bad, though. There were still good episodes and moments that I enjoyed, but the pacing kept going up and down. Sometimes the story felt like it was finally getting back on track, only for the next episode to slow down again.

Thankfully, the final episode managed to bring things back up and ended the series on a better note. Overall, I'd say it's pretty 50/50 for me. It's not exactly an amazing series, but I wouldn't call it bad either. It can still hold its own alongside some of the better series, even if it didn't completely work for me.

Also, my opinions on the characters really changed throughout the series. I actually liked P'Dan at first, but by the end, he started getting on my nerves. With Little Jane, I initially thought Big Jane would be the one I wouldn't like, but it turned out to be Little Jane instead. Still, if I'm being honest, I disliked P'Dan more in the end.

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Don't Be Too Excited

Unfortunately I am one of those people that fell for the initial trailer for this series and had such HIGH hopes for it, only to be disappointed by the official trailer that kind of had it back pedaling a little bit from some of the imagery and the tone that was initially provided.

BUT nevertheless, I was still willing to give this a shot and I will say it started off on the right foot but it definitely lost its footing somewhere and started to lose me and my interest. As a whole, this series has all the elements that should make it an immediate contender for the top place for 2026. Good CP, great cast, amazing OST, and a promising budget. So, I'm not sure if it was the writing or the directing, or maybe a bit of both that dropped the ball.

Dan was a flimsy bad guy and the fact that a good chunk of the finale was soaked up with more of his BS really annoyed me actually. And aside from that, Big Jane's dad walking in to the wedding at the end of the finale kinda made the ending feel open ended and I didn't like that either. So it just kind of left me with meh feeling at the end.

TDLR-
Pros:
- Great cast and a solid first effort from the new CP
- Love the OST
- The first few NC scenes were amazing. I still think about our Lil Jane in class remembering the night before with Big Jane.
- Interesting plot overall
- Loved the friend group also (except Put (I mean RIP Put, but you were annoying))

Cons:
- Some NC scenes were just not choregraphed well and literally had me laughing while watching because it was just unrealistic positioning. This is not a diss to Tee and Heng, but really it falls back to the direction and the intimacy coordinator.
- Heng's acting in emotional scenes sometimes felt a little flat, while other times they were great. Could be just because he has a lack of experience, but I feel like he could definitely grow as an actor.
- Dan's whole character. Like are you a good guy or a bad guy? I'm tired of guessing at his point and that last episode had me mad annoyed with him. JUST GO AWAY.
- Finale was lackluster over all, but it's not a shocking surprised since the latter half of the series wasn't solid.

Overall:
- It was good, just not GREAT and that is a shame because it had all the ingredients it needed to be great.
- Fun for a one time watch, but I think a rewatch is basically out of the question.
- I hope Tee & Heng get another series because I want to see them again.

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High Chemistry, Missed Potential.

Don't Be Too Emotional is a series that leaves you with mixed feelings. On one hand, it features breathtaking leads and unforgettable romantic moments; on the other, it suffers from severe plot holes and frustrating character choices, especially toward the end.

The Good: TeeHeng's Incredible Chemistry
First and foremost, TeeHeng are an absolute power couple. Their chemistry is special, genuine, and transmitted effortlessly on screen. Every single romantic moment between them felt precious and deeply intense, from the lingering glances and gentle touches to the incredible kisses and passion in their intimate scenes. They truly carried the emotional weight of the show, and I genuinely hope to see them paired up in future projects.

Visually, the production value is top-tier. The cinematography is gorgeous and masterfully builds tension when needed. Paired with great costume design, strong character styling, and a solid soundtrack, the aesthetic tone of the series was spot-on.

Despite its strong visual and romantic foundation, the storyline leaves much to be desired.

Going in, the promo materials gave off a distinct supernatural vibe, making it seem like Tee’s character, P'Jane, was a demon or something similar. Instead, the most "fantastical" thing about him was his fixation on making blood pacts. While P'Jane was a fascinating character who kept us guessing, the writing never actually explained why he made these deals. We got glimpses of his family dynamics, his father and brother, but the narrative never bothered to dive deeper or clarify his true motivations.

Frustrating Protagonist & Toxic Friends:
Heng’s character, Little Jane, unfortunately felt bland, exhausting, and at times insufferable. It was difficult to connect with him emotionally because his arc was just one endless cycle of misunderstandings. Every time things seemed fine, he would mess up again without taking a second to think. His insecurity, constant mood swings, and readiness to be manipulated by his friends made his scenes painful to watch.

Dan & Put: Speaking of his friends, they were far worse than P´Jane ever was. Acting entirely out of self-interest, Dan and Put constantly manipulated Little Jane simply because they were both in love with him. Dan was unbearable from minute one; behind that "good guy" facade was a manipulative character who ruined the pacing of every scene he was in. I spent the entire series waiting for him to get what he deserved.

By the time we reached the finale, the plot holes became too glaring to ignore, and the final episodes failed to live up to the show's early promise.

Don't Be Too Emotional had massive potential to be a standout series. While TeeHeng’s screen presence and unmatched chemistry made the romantic scenes worth watching, weak character development and frustrating narrative choices ultimately dragged the show down.

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