Monster Next Door

extremely adorable and sweet - green flag guys

Overall: this is an exemplar of a romance series. 12 episodes about 45 minutes each. Aired on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/4626/monster-next-door-2024-e01 and WeTV https://wetv.vip/en/album/y1ocjz3bjta0prm

Content Warnings: past death, grief, manipulation

What I Liked
- their dynamic was lovely, very considerate of each other
- mutual want and ongoing physical affection
- sweet and caring moments
- respecting boundaries
- good consent
- supportive friends
- supportive mom/grandfather
- characters were fairly intelligent
- funny moments
- the short flashback in ep 2 set up a character's reluctance well
- Almond & Latte cameo from Knock Knock Boys
- how Diew looked at the book Monster Next Door in the library
- good calling out infantilizing a romantic partner
- the drama between the leads was realistic, they both made mistakes
- talked about how introvert/extrovert are not fixed traits, it depends on who you are with/the situation you are in and can be flexible

Room For Improvement
- bad voice over to set up a character
- plot felt a little drawn out in some places
- nonsense stuff: I'm sure those working in the library would notice students doing that and put a stop to it (and then the explanation in ep 12 was cringey), a university class with 3 students
- some choppiness
- continuity errors, complete daytime and then night in what was happening at the same time, messy hair to perfect hair
- not a turtle expert but that cage looked pretty small for that turtle
- a 3rd side couple was teased but we didn't see their relationship development
- the 'did you get your period' line
- 17 minutes of moping in episode 11
- too much drama in episode 12 should have cut it to just 1 issue, the mom having the epiphany from the random mom/daughter when it could have come from talking to grandpa/Diew
- time jump in the finale was not needed and felt they could have had a better ending scene for the 2nd couple

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Monster Next Door IS that show…

To be young and scared to show your true self to the world… to want solitude, yet secretly wish for someone who’ll accept you even when you can’t accept yourself. To feel the fire of creativity burning, which makes you desperate to make art and find a space where you belong, but then be held back by a lack of courage to take that big leap. To hate change and wish everything could stay the same forever. To lie, not just to protect the person you love, but to protect yourself from repeating past regrets. And lasstly, to gather the strength to face your truth and change the world, one story at a time.

What makes this show precious is how it handles those raw, real emotions. Like it doesn’t shy away from the messy parts of growing up, and experiencing relatable issues in friendships, love or family. The main couple, Diew and God, have one of the healthiest, most genuine dynamics I’ve seen. They are totally committed to each other in that they communicate openly, accept each other. The whole picture of “green flag” relationship. But the show don’t just stop there and dares to show us another side of young love.

The truth is God and Diew are both new to love, they are still learning about each other as they go, and the beauty of it lies in their imperfections. Soooo many people overlook Diew’s background and past traumas: he was bullied and isolated by an ex bf who didn’t stand up for him. So, when Diew puts on a happy face for God, Pretending that nothing is bothering him, it freaking stings. Because I know what it’s like to feel like you have to hide yourself to feel normal! God, with his radiant positivity and bubbly golden retriever energy that brightens up any room he enters, has never been the “weird” one so Diew feels like he has to live up to that, not showing his true self to avoid being judged.

But that’s the real lesson for diew: learning to trust someone enough to show your flaws and still believe they’ll love you anyway.

I admittedly got frustrated with the side couple for many times. This is my perspective personally but I think both Beer and Wan at the beginning of the show have already been somewhat in love with each other. Beer shows his affections openly while Wan ignores all the signs and chooses to burry his feelings deep inside. It is until they go to meet with Tan that Wan digs out those feelings for closure, and all this is possible thanks to Beer, who must know that Wan needs this, in order to move on.

Live in the present, Beer keeps telling Wan, but that message doesn’t get across until Wan is about to lose Beer… I am so glad they show the possibility of Beer moving on from Wan, which triggers Wan to accept the truth in front of him and finally confront the truth between the two of them. I at first hated that Wan kissed Beer four times and still called their relationship a friendship but reflecting on it, it is how things go in life: messy and exciting and ugly at times but it is so damnn human.

Okay now to how the villains are written… they are with depth and not just bland 2D characters. Doctor Pee is shitty, we all know that, but people like him do exist. He is such an intriguing character. The intention of him approaching Diew is to make himself feel less guilty perhaps, or maybe he is sincerely very very sorry and regrets it. Then why did he manipulate God with those nasty words? Why did he act so authentically with Diew? What a character. Does he still holds feelings of possessiveness over Diew while at the same time wanting to right the wrongdoings of the past?

But that is not the point! True… in life people who’re supposed to be close to you hurt you. Sometimes you forgive them, sometimes you don’t. The show makes it clear that both choices are valid. It’s refreshing to see Diew’s choice, and I felt so proud of my babyy watching that, how far he has grown for standing up for himself finally.

And the mom and grandpa… i have no words to say i just cried so much 😭 😭😭during those family confrontation moments that reveal the past. prepare yourself a box of tissues and a glass of water to hydrate yourself because you WILL cry, a lot.

To me, Monster Next Door is that show of the year.

It has the best fluff and the right amount of angst. A show that makes you see the differents perspectives and asks for nothing but empathy and love. I personally connected deeply with the characters especially Diew, and his journey of growth.

Monster Next Door is not just a show about being introverted or extroverted, it goes deeper than that and always manages to leave inspiring messages for you to think about, making you think that the most mundane things can be special too. Like the book the Midnight Solitary that brought Diew to God together from the beginning, the choices you make are no coincidence, even the smallest…. can change your life if you let them!

Daamnn after finishing writing this I am missing the show and the characters haha i am planning to go back and watch the episodes later. Maybe on the days i feel tired from the burdens of the world so I can be with my friends Diew, Game, God, Wan, Beer and Biu again. Those monsters have my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Wish I Would've Watched This in 2024

This could've easily been my favorite BL of 2024 had I been on my zoom. Unfortunately, like most years, I am almost completely behind on BLs, and generally watch weeks, if not months after the show has aired. Monster Next Door was the complete package of everything that I ever need in a BL, plus some. Also, Big is beautiful.

Let's Dive In.

I remember watching the trailer for this months ago and thinking, "man, this looks cute." I thought nothing more of it, heard some hype about it a tinny bit during its air time, but mostly, this was under wraps. Decided to give it a go cause I remembered the synopsis and I remembered what we were going to get, so I decided that was the best option for me. Immediately, I was hooked. Most first episodes are boring and take me five-ever to get through, but this had me on the edge of my seat. I finished the first episode in one go (which you're thinking, "that's not that impressive" but I very rarely finish an episode, especially the first, in one sitting), and then I ended up finishing this all in one day. Monster Next Door was so a breath of fresh air, and even though nothing about it was entirely unique or brand new, this was everything I could've ever wanted wrapped in a bow and handed to me.

Starting with the plot, oh my gosh, it was perfect. Diew, a shy little dude who has a turtle for a best friend ends up living by an extroverted big-guy who is really loud and annoying, They never meet, just talk between the wall of the balcony, through sticky notes, through drawings on the table, and it's absolutely everything to me. I'm in love with how perfect the characters are. I love how Diew is suppose to be introverted and incredibly shy, and he actually performs that to a T. He doesn't make eye contact when talking, his voice is quiet, when God wins a competition, he just smiles and claps while everyone around him is screaming and jumping for joy, he does the perfect "I'm shy" body gestures and mannerisms. Which is completely opposite of God whose loud and knows everybody and plays basketball and the drums who draws on tables and gets drunk form time to time, who is also the most gentle giant ever. When they meet for the first time, I kid you not, I got the worst case of butterflies. I just loved how complete everything was, from them not meeting, to them meeting, to them taking things slow, to them figuring out their feelings, to them dating. And then on top of that, they also had their own personal problems they were working through, like Diew and his mother along with his ex, God and his bandmate, along with dealing with his feelings for Diew and navigating how to control them. They aren't just one dimensional, they aren't just there to get together and that's it, they have flaws that they end up working out and then develop into even better people. Gosh, I loved it.

Moving onto their romance, what can I say? It was flawless. I'm a sucker for slow-burn, and they gave me exactly that. We don't even see them kiss until (I think?) episode 7, and it's the must butterfly-inducing moment ever. Big and Park work very well together. I loved their chemistry, I could tell the characters actually liked each other, and they did being physical very very well. One of my favorite scenes is when Diew stays the night after finding a spider in his room, and they're just yapping and smiling and cuddling, and it's the best thing ever. I can't wait to see these two again on my screen, they were meant to partner up, for sure. Also, the height difference meant so much to me, you don't understand.

Moving onto the side couple, usually I'm more obsessed with side couples than I am main, but this wasn't the case with Beer and Wan. Still, I really liked their story, and I do love a friends to lovers trope, so of course, I was seated. They did a really good job, other than the fact that Wan was incredibly weird about being together, which I understood, but still, it caused unnecessary tiffs for no reason. I think they were cute, I liked their banter and how organic their conversations were, and they worked well with the rest of the story.

A couple more things I loved about this series: The graphics were some of the best I've seen in BL. Their devil/angel characters, God's face on Diew's puzzle, the words on the screen and how they fit the environment around them. Really great job. One thing that I think was hilarious was Diew's turtle, who in every scene looked like he was miserable and wanted to escape (why didn't they give him a bigger terrarium?? like seriously??). I liked that Diew's ex boyfriend didn't get a redemption arc, and he does actually just suck and Diew doesn't forgive him for it. I liked that Diew eventually stood his ground with that one girl after her prodding behavior. God's friend group was amazing, everything just clicked, their banter, their laughter, their mannerisms. They looked like actual friends, and I loved it.

A few things I didn't like: There's this scene were this little girl comes up to them to ask if they've slept together (as in sleep) and God says yes, but then she starts teasing them about not just sleeping, and it was so... weird? Like, that's a child, and I'm not sure why that's a conversation she needed to be a part of. Theirs a pretty giant miscommunication on Diew's part that cause some unnecessary tiffs between the characters closer to the end. It feels like they added it so that there could stretch this into 12 episodes, but it's entirely uncalled for. The singing in this was so bad. It was completely off-tune and just not good. Not sure how that Win guy got to be the main vocalist of that group, but God (the actual God, like up-above) so help them.

Ratings:

Story: 8/10 - Loved, loved loved!! The romance romanced like it should, the plot flowed really nicely, and I was able to watch all of this in one go (very rare for me). I only give it an 8 for some uncalled for conflict, and a couple of odd moments within the series, but other than those, the story was (almost) spotless.

Acting: 8.5/10 - Big did rather well in this. I remember him in Gen Y with his 2.5 second cameo, and that's it. When I saw he had a main role in this, I was nervous, but he delivered perfectly, Park did amazing with being shy and introverted. He struggled with some of the scenes where he was obviously suppose to cry, but it gets better in the end. The rest of the cast did a good job as well.

Music: 5/10 - didn't really pay much attention to it at all, but the singing in this was god awful.

Recommendation Value: 9.5/10 - Hell yeah, watch this, and watch it right now. The plot is damn near perfect, the character's have flaws, but are still so relatable and fun to watch. If that doesn't do it for you, Big look incredible shirtless, and Park looks like a little cinnamon roll beside him.

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When ENFP Falls In Love With ISFJ

Monster Next Door is such a feel-good BL series, it’s one of those comfort watches you just want to curl up with. I usually gravitate toward action-packed dramas with heavy plots or darker themes, but there’s always room in my heart for something soft and mellow. And this series totally hit the spot.

The Characters:

Diew is an introvert who’s into music and rarely goes out. He even has a pet turtle named Kun Shy—how cute is that? Meanwhile, God is his total opposite: an extrovert who loves hanging out with his friends play drums and basketball. I absolutely loved their dynamic. Diew gives off semi-femboy vibes, and God is more masculine—which is kind of rare in BLs these days, since we usually see the common masc/masc pairings. This contrast made them stand out even more.

One thing I really liked was how their connection started. They talked through their balconies and exchanging sticky notes to communicate without seeing each other at first—almost like a modern blind date. It reminded me of the old-school days of pen pals and phone pals. There's something so charming and nostalgic about falling for someone just through conversation.

And when they finally met by accident? Pure butterflies. 🦋 You could feel the surprise and nervous energy between them—it was adorable. Their relationship unfolds slowly and sweetly, and when the fluff kicks in? It’s full-on heart-melting. Their chemistry is chemistrying, for real. 🥰

The Message:

This series really dives into the contrast between introverts and extroverts, and I think the writer did a great job showing how those differences can actually complement each other. Diew and God may be opposites, but they fit together so well—it’s like they balance each other out.

I actually relate a lot to Diew’s character. He reminds me of my daughter—quiet, no social media, prefers staying at home, reading, watching movies, and just doing her own thing. Introverts often get misunderstood or seen as boring, especially by extroverts, but that’s far from the truth. They’re deep thinkers, great listeners, imaginative, and they value meaningful connections over surface-level. Introverts do fun stuff too—just in their own way.

That’s why I didn’t like Diew’s ex saying he needed to “change”. Honestly, no one should have to change who they are just to be loved. God, on the other hand, accepts Diew exactly as he is, which makes him the perfect match.

Overall Thoughts:

There are a few university-BL clichés here and there, but I found it refreshing—especially with the inclusion of MBTI traits. Even with Diew’s annoying ex popping in, there’s no heavy drama, no villain, just soft dreamy vibes and a whole forest of green flags from both leads.

The acting is great too. Both actors portrayed the introvert-extrovert contrast naturally and believably. The pacing is a bit slow, but that’s expected with a fluffy slice-of-life type of show. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I genuinely enjoyed it.

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Bear with the cringe of the first couple episodes to enjoy nice drama

Let’s start with things that I actually liked about the series (it mainly applies to later episodes)

- Green flag bf
God (characters name) is a huuuge green flag when it comes to taking care about his partner’s comfort. He doesn’t push Diew’s boundaries, provides safe space for him, shuts down nasty comments about him and actually listens to his boyfriend, loved his confidence.

- Communication!!
Even though the last episodes’ drama basically revolves around miscommunication and lack of trust, i still love the fact that most of the times the show lets characters discuss things that are bothering them instead of making them suffer in silence and milking cheap drama out of it. Every other step this couple takes in their relationship is consensual and talked through. So refreshing to see!!!

- Drama
The drama here is just good.
The moment shows gets darker and more serious it gets much more entertaining. Diew’s backstory redeems his character a lot in my eyes. Having an overprotective, borderline controlling mother, being labelled as a weird kid his whole life, not having actual friends and finally being heartbroken by an abusive ex, now i see why he’s been struggling with being 100% open to God.
I also liked how Diew’s ex-boyfriend is portrayed. The show doesn’t try to justify his nasty behaviour towards Diew, but at the same time we get a good look on what toxic friend group could do to one’s self-esteem and how it affects person’s love live. It also depicts an unseen jealous and distrustful side of God’s character which gives him more depth, loved it!
Although i can already feel that we will get“happily ever after” ending anyway, i still very much enjoyed the execution of the drama here.


Well honestly speaking Monster Next Door doesn’t have that many flaws, but the things i listed lower made me cringe A LOT, so let’s get into it.

- Acting
Oh boy it was a hard watch in the beginning. You get to see two grown men in their mid 20s acting like middle schoolers for the first few episodes so just bear with it. They’re exchanging notes, drawing on tables, playing this silly hide n seek, speaking sweet nothings and overall acting so fckin childish, it was hard to take their relationship/struggles seriously.
I promise, their acting gets better and less childlike as the show progresses, just wait for it.


- Neurodivergent? Nah hes just an introvert.
Its happening again. Showing a character that has every single trait of a high functioning autistic person and calling him a bit weird introvert. The show could have been a great commentary on a romantic relationship between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, yet again its all being downplayed to “shy boy/outgoing boy” cliche.
It could be me just misinterpreting things and putting labels on people, but bffr. Introverts do not have problems keeping an eye contact, don’t tend to have special interests, don’t get overstimulated by physical touch, the list can go on. So if you keep in mind that Diew’s character is probably autistic, the show will make much more sense.


- Start of the relationship
Im unsure about this myself but something just doesn’t sit right with me here. Two people falling in love without even seeing each other’s faces is not an uncommon thing, but the way the show executes this, feels at the same time both rushed and too slow paced. Like characters start dating blindly after a few conversations but then freak out and run from this topic as soon as they meet face to face? Make it make sense. It could’ve been way better if they just agreed on being friends first and then developed feelings of each other.


- University setting just for an aesthetic
Its pretty common cliche in school themed bls, but here… damn, the show has like two scenes where characters actually attend university because most of the time they just chill in the dorms, sleep in the library, walk around or do side quests like exhibition date, friends trip or whatever. Like i just finished watching the last aired episode and I can’t even tell what characters are majoring in.


- Save the turtle!!!
Sorry, had to put this in here. This tank is smaller than a fckin shoe box and every time we see characters holding it, the poor thing inside is scratching the glass trying to crawl out of it, just get the bigger tank for gods sake!!


Overall!
Monster Next Door not a bad show to binge watch when you want some fluff. That’s it. It’s nothing deep nor serious, its just a nice silly drama. A bit cringy, a bit serious, good written in some parts, lacks of depth in others. One time fun, won’t rewatch it again.

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As usual disappointing....

There is an introvert with serious personality issues meeting an exrtrovert who is a musican. After that it does drag on.... In reality I doubt that many humans would have the patience for such a partner. Especially if one of them has a traumatic experience and is not talking about it. Of course that does not help at all. The chemistry between the MLs was partially akward. As usual lazy writing, because the side couples have limited screen time and there stories are not fully explored especially Game & Biu and they are missing mostly in the finale. The other couple felt rushed.

For a show where a band has a leading focus, there were not much songs in it. In the finale God says he is writing music, but of course we did not get to expierence that. The band was not that great imho. Also in the finale Diew overcame all his issues which is also rushed for me. Humans don't change that fast,.

This show had the ingredientience to be a good show but as expected it was medicore at best. All the fluff moments and the high production value do not save this show. A very very big minus is the turtle imprisoned in a little box. In many countries this would count as animal cruelty. So, there is nothing special about this show and I would recommand other shows.

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Soft and gentle, communication is everything

"Monster Next Door" is one of those gentle and soft romance dramas that are more about two people of opposite characters slowly getting closer to each other and finding a good balance in their relationship than it is about external conflicts.
As such, it can be either comforting or boring, depending on the personal taste and mental state of the viewer.


1. Is it good? -- It's certainly in the upper third of 2024's Thai BLs, but it's not perfect -- the overall production quality is good, acting is solid, and here are little to no plot holes. Regarding flaws, see below.
2. Did I like it? -- Yes, I enjoyed it immensely. I chose a time when I was in the mood for a light watch, with a soft and gentle couple, and this hit the spot. More on that, see the paragraph directly below this one. It's also become one of the dramas I turn to when I'm in need for some fluff.
3. Do I recommend it? -- I do. But only for those who are looking for a gentle low-stakes love story, where nothing hurts (much, or not for long), that has mostly but not only fluff.


I love how the drama shows us a couple who resolve their problems with open communication and gentleness, and try to understand and accommodate each other.
Park and Big present their roles well -- one is more reserved and sometimes you have to look closely to understand how he feels, while the other telegraphs everything. The supporting friend group is hilarious, and both couples' stories fit well within the plot. I like the sets, the use of colours -- and even the opening song grew on me.
I very much like it as a stress reliever and diversion from work and life, the drama is perfect for that.

(As an aside for those who have not watched this yet or were confused: Near the end of epiosde 1, God asks Diao to become คนคุยกัน /khon khui gan/, literally "people who talk with each other" -- it's translated as "dating" in the subtitles, which gives a wrong impression. /khon khui gan/ are two people who will meet up often, "talk" with each other, to get to know each other, with the prospect of a romantic relationship at a later stage. I don't think Western cultures have this exact same thing, so it's really hard to find an expression for it in English.)


Coming back to the drama; even if I like it a lot, there is one major and some minor irritants.

The one major irritant is Khun Shy's living conditions. Khun Shy is Diao's much beloved turtle -- for him, Diao even asks his neighbour for help, even if he doesn't quite trust him at this point. So, apart from the fact that it hurts every time we have to watch Khun Shy desperately trying to escape his prison, it also does not make any sense within the story that his cage is so small.
Everything else in both Diao and God's rooms is lovingly chosen and presented by the production team -- these rooms represent their owners in style, displayed items and colour scheme. Why then, is this not true for Khun Shy? Diao's love for him should have been reflected in the turtle's living condidtions. You can't tell me that someone like Diao, who has been obsessed with turtles his whole life and loves his own little turtle very much would *not* dedicate at least half his living space to a luxurious habitat for Khun Shy?!
It is a grave mistake on the side of the production team that they did not see this.

One very minor aspect that I found irritating is that the camera doesn't alsways get the right focus in close-ups immediately, and takes a second or two to get it right.

There are a few other minor irritants that could have been avoided with a few more passes over the script and the editing -- the whole drama does not feel as polished as it could have been. Quite a few of these things I have also seen in other Thai BL production, so "Monster Next Door" is not alone in this. But given the care the drama shows in other aspects, it's a pity that these little splinters are left.
In short, sometimes less is more, and I think it would have been better for the writing team to go over their script two or three times more to cut everything that is not necessary to the story (there are some scenes that don't add anything) and instead explore some of the themes in more detail and also use the many little ideas in the drama more consistently.
Since this review is already long enough, and the things I mention are a bit spoilery, I put them in a comment below for anyone who might be interested.

Related to that, I would have liked the drama to break out more from the "top/bottom" mold. They had the best starting point -- an introvert and an extrovert who will have to find a balance between their needs.
Why not cast the smaller man in the "extrovert" role of God and vice versa? Why not let the smaller and introverted Diao top God, at least let him "top from the bottom", instead of letting him slide back into the passive "uke" role in bed?
We got a good story about character growth, and Diao has always been straightfoward and strong when it comes to stating his own needs and wants (even in times when he needs to process and think, he usually makes it very clear). We got a beautiful story about a couple that has to find their own way, so both of their needs are met. Why not reflect that when they are physically intimate?

I think on the whole Thai BLs have been consistently getting better in quality recently, and "Monster Next Door" is on the upper end of the scale among fluffy Thai BLs from 2024.

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Full of Cliché but somehow chemistry saves the day!

Monster Next Door started as classic BLs with an exploration of young love between two polar opposite characters. The story revolves around Diew, a shy introvert and his new extremely extroverted neighbour God.

The drama somehow does justice to portraying emotional growth and Diew's journey of self-acceptance. It skillfully depicts his struggles with his inability to trust someone and makes them relatable to anyone who has grappled with past traumas. God's respectful and understanding approach to Diew's boundaries created healthy dynamics.

While the narrative was engaging, it was filled with cliche subplots. Diew's character often felt one-dimensional as the series progressed. Diew's reluctance to open up to God even when he has been nothing but a supportive boyfriend frustrated me a bit. The prolonged misunderstanding due to his ex could have been handled better with more nuance.

The second couple, Wan and Beer honestly had a better chemistry than the leads but was often overshadowed due to less screen time. It's the same formula, polar opposites put together where Beer is open and expressive about his feelings and Wan, who struggles to confront his emotions. The push and pull between them and the tension was messy but somehow interesting and sweet.

Both the characters had feelings for each other but Wan's hesitation and reluctance to label their relationship even though after multiple kisses was frustrating.

Also , Khun Shy, needs to be free or to be kept in better and bigger surroundings. It was concerning to see him live in such a small box. Although Diew's affection is shown contionusly in the drama but the care doesn't seem genuine.
The MBTI introduced at the start of the episode, literally served no real purpose.

The finale wrapped up sweetly but I found the family dynamics rushed. I am still very unclear so Diew's relationship with his mother and how she has this sudden change of heart to become understanding from overbearing.

Overall, will recommend it as a one-time watch. Despite some clichés and pacing issues, the characters and their journeys toward self-acceptance and emotional growth are fun to watch.

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The best actor in this is Khun Shy...who's a turtle

I have literally no idea why people like this show as much as they do.

It's the story of a Diew, a deeply odd looking, and let's be honest, selfish introvert (who bafflingly has decided to do the one thing that can make a Thai guy stand out which is dye his hair a bizarre blondy orange colour) beginning a relationship with God, the attractive but ultimately dull guy who lives next door who clearly cannot drum even though they've cast him as a drummer.

That's it.

The theme song was good the first few times I heard it, but as the series has gone on and it is the only song that has ever featured, it's become increasingly boring.

Diew's mum is a dick, his grandad is well meaning but does little to help, and his ex-boyfriend is a prick vet with no lips who apologises for what he did years ago, but fails to mention that he tried to sabotage Diew's new relationship literally the day before. God's friends are mostly annoying and it would be hard to care less about Beer and Wan's relationship after what I can only describe as one of the more woeful, awkward, and frankly terrible kisses I've ever seen in a BL.

The acting is terrible across the board, the script is cringey, and the MC's have zero chemistry. The one star I gave this show is for God without a shirt on, which was admittedly a very enjoyable experience, but the two or three times it happens do not make this series worth watching.

I dragged myself through ten episodes only to come to the realisation that I don't care. I don't care if the MC's stay together, I don't care if God's friends start dating, and I don't care if his grandad dies. I just hope that the turtle gets a better tank as he's been desperately trying to escape from his prison for 10 episodes. Which is a fitting metaphor for this show. I'm now breaking free, and I pray that Khun Shy manages the same.

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