Most epic drama
Okay, I need to talk about how insanely good Leap Day is. This drama has completely stolen my heart. First of all, the plot is so fresh and different from anything I’ve watched before it feels like a whole new genre of drama honestly. It keeps you hooked with every episode, and the storytelling is just beautiful.I have to give the biggest shoutout to the actors, especially Gun. The way he portrayed a character with autism was so respectful, genuine, and emotionally moving. His acting is on a whole other level you can feel every little emotion through his expressions and gestures. It didn’t feel like acting, it felt real.
The chemistry between the leads is amazing too, and the pacing of the story is perfect. It’s one of those dramas where you don’t want it to end, and I’m literally counting down the days for the next episode. If you haven’t started watching Leap Day, you’re seriously missing out.
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A leap away from reality - the fun kind!
What a beautifully conflicting series this was. I know I love it.. but do I? (I do).The series follows Day and Night, two people who were born on the same Leap Day, afflicted with a curse that kills one of their loved ones every four years, on their birthday. It just so happens, that on their 20th birthday, the two people they love the most Ozone, Day's brother and Dream, Night's girlfriend, escape the curse, because Day and Night meet. The story develops from there with these four characters trying to figure out what's causing the Leap Day curse to occur and how to stop it.
This story had more plotholes that cartoon cheese, but let's be honest, we've all wanted to try that cheese. And the imagination we had about how it would be to taste that cheese was almost as fun as eating actual cheese.. this metaphor has gotten out of hand.
Simply put, this story had so many plot holes and inconsistencies, I mean, they've gone beyond the laws of physics and whatever other theories that go into complicated science to invent all that they did for the plot.
The origins of the titular Leap Day are never really explained for one thing, that concept has just existed from the beginning of time I guess, like mosquitoes. You know they're there, you just don't know how they came into existence and why anyone would possibly think they were a good idea.
Once this was revealed in episode 8 or so, I was floored. The entire plot is "why is this happening to us and how do we stop it". You've taken the why out of the equation, then you better have a brilliant how. But that was also just so.. bleh.
They just spent so much time running around aimlessly at first trying to figure out why this was happening, and once it was revealed they would never know, they spent way too much time running around aimlessly trying to figure out how to stop it. There was some development in the form of two supporting characters, who also had/have/will have the Leap Day curse, but again, every theory they were coming up with felt like extreme nonsense or something they came up with as a last ditch attempt.
I mean.. there was so much of an emphasis on Ozone's role in the story only for it to ultimately get reduced to his drawings, which apparently held enough clues to evade this curse. Based on those drawings, they came up with a truly insane plan, because the drawings were basis enough I guess. I absolutely did not like how much of their solutions were based on random guesses and theories with no proof. Much like the writers, the characters just said "Su Su!" and went for it.
And that ending? Completely wrecked me. Totally unsatisfying and left me in tears, and I was pissed. Honestly, incensed. The set up was non - existent, the reveal was so out of left field and I was enraged at the choice they made, because by no means did that make sense to me, nor was it what I wanted. Maybe it made sense, I don't know, I was just way too emotional to see reason despite the fact that all I had done for 11 episodes was try to make sense of everything.
But honestly, it was kind of.. good? Yes the entire setting (including the very basis of Day and Night's Leap Day, like the curse math was not mathing. The story said that they have one person they love die on their every birthday, and that both their mothers died giving birth to them. Ozone and Dream were supposed to be the victims of the curse of their 20th birthdays. That means, five other deaths before their 20th birthdays, but they only showed four? Constantly! Make it make sense).
Anyways.. the entire setting was complete nonsense and I have genuinely over analyzed something I enjoyed because the truth is, I enjoyed it. The lack of consistency and the gaping plot holes did make me mad each episode, but sometimes you just have to dissociate all that when you're watching and it was fun.
The story moved at a decent pace, the acting was really good and I was emotionally invested throughout the run in Day and Ozone's bond. They're one of the best pair of siblings I've come across in dramas and their bond with each other was the sweetest thing. I would watch 12 episodes of the two of them just living their lives because it was that sweet.
Which is where they absolutely get you - not through the solid plot or the incredible CGI (neither were that good), it's through those emotions you feel for the leads. You're just so invested in their attempts to fix their situation that you get as desperate as they are for a happy ending. You root for them, you cry with them, you want them to see it through.
And that's why despite all that I found the series to be lacking in, I can say it's something worth watching. As with everything, liking it or not is entirely personal preference, but if you're looking for a fresh premise, some decent story building and incredible emotional depth in a story, definitely give Leap Day a try.
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Day and Night are Inseparable
Leap Day has a really intriguing premise, two boys, Day and Night, born on February 29th, are cursed to lose someone they love every leap year. It's a heavy and emotional idea, and I was immediately drawn in by the concept of them carrying so much grief and guilt over the years.That said, the execution didn’t fully live up to the potential. A lot of the time, the story lacked logic, and they often explained things that were already pretty obvious. It felt like they had enough solid material for about six episodes, but then tried to stretch it to twelve, which made parts of it drag and become a bit boring.
Still, I did enjoy some moments and would say it’s worth watching, just go in with low expectations. What I appreciated the most was the cast and the dynamics between the characters. The brotherly love between Ozone and Day was genuinely heartwarming and probably the best part of the show for me. I also really liked Dream and Night as a couple. And the Overall friendship between all four.
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Engaging, but with pacing problems
Leap Day was honestly such an enjoyable watch. I had a feeling this show would be good based on the cast and the trailer, and I'm so glad I watched it! It was a really fun thriller, and although there were parts that felt a bit repetitive or slow, the story ended up coming together quite nicely. I do wish some aspects of the show were more thought out and that the pacing was a bit more consistent, but it was still a fun time.Day (Pond) and Night (Dew) were both born on leap day, and every leap day since, they each lose the person they love most. Now in college, the two have watched many of their loved ones die - but everything changes on their 20th birthday, when the pair meet. In this fateful meeting, they narrowly avoid the curse of leap day and save their loved ones, but it seems the curse is unwilling to let go. Day and Night decide to work together to try and break the curse they've endured their whole lives, all for the sake of the people they love.
The first few episodes of this show and the last few episodes had me locked in. There was a bit of a lull in the middle where it felt like we weren't getting anywhere in the plot, but eventually it picked back up for a fantastic finale. I was worried about Ozone's (Gun) character and the portrayal of autism in this show, but was pleasantly surprised by how it was handled. Gun does a great job as always, and the character is never treated as a burden or "weird" in any way. The relationship between Day and Ozone is absolutely fantastic, and the bit of romance between Night and Dream (Pahn) is adorable. I just wish the lore of the curse was a little more thought out and explained, but overall still a great watch!
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about the first episode
The series is perfect in terms of quality, photography, cast, acting, soundtrack and well-written plot, what a wonderful series, just the right amount of suspense, impeccable acting from everyone, but exalting Gun playing an autistic character, very well played.The story is very good, this first episode delivered everything, in shock that there was already a "death" in this episode.
I'm sorry that Day and Night can't love anyone, because otherwise that person will die on their birthday, but the plot is very good, looking forward to next week's episode, looking forward to it
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Please watch this series NOW!
I start from the fact that this series when the trailer come out did not convince me because gmm always messes up with this type of complex stories, but I was pleasantly surprised. The photography is very beautiful, same thing with the lights and colors, you really identify with the scenes, just think of the initial scene at the hospital, Day sitting in the light while Night in the shadows. Watching the episodes then I noticed small details that I really liked, for example in the first episode the number 4 is very recurring, the elevator that Night and Dream take is on the fourth floor and has a capacity of four people, February 29th falls every 4 years..Now I will talk about the actors and their respective characters. I start with Pond (Day) and Gun (Ozone), they were both very good and for me these two characters are their best roles, they really outdid themselves. I'm loving the relationship between Day and Ozone, every time they appear on screen I melt, at first they didn't get along because of the leap day, but little by little they start to get closer and closer. I swear when in the second episode Ozone gave Day the star to congratulate with him I burst into tears. Pond in my opinion is a great actor and this series proves it, they simply always give him characters as flat as a board and I'm very sorry because he was very good, I'm very happy he had this role. We all know Gun, whatever role you give him he will be able to surprise you and here he has surpassed himself, the role I liked the most was White from Not me but after this series I will only see him as Ozone, the emotions I feel watching him, the small gestures that make you understand the autism of the character, simply perfect. Dew (Night) and Pahn (Dream) are no less, they are also good. I have been following Dew since the days of F4 and I knew he wouldn't disappoint me, instead I had seen Pahn in my love mix up and I am happy to see her again in a completely different character. They are also very cute together and I am liking the relationship that is being built between Dream and Ozone.
I can say that it was a masterpiece from start to finish, and that ticking of the clock in the last episodes scared me to death.
There are few series like this, it left me with so many emotions and I can only say that for me it is one of the best of the year. Well done gmm, you did a job with a bang.
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Day & Night must meet. When they do, they can't be separated!
It follows the story of two people who were born on February 29th, i.e. Leap Day, which binds them together with a curse that leaves them alone in the world. Every four years, they are terrorized to lose anyone they love. They must work together to protect their loved ones at any cost.With this unique premise, GMMTV aimed to give the audience an opportunity to think outside the box. When I watched the trailer for the first time, I didn't understand the concept, so I was not bothered or interested in watching until that very day when they released the first episode. I was shocked and surprised to see how intriguing the plot was. As we proceeded with the storyline, new characters were introduced and things got more and more complicated. As complications arose, the flaws resurfaced, which really couldn't be unseen. The romance part was subtle, it didn't take much time, but in my opinion, it could have been avoided.
Irrespective of all the flaws, once again Gun delivered his best and the audience couldn't help but love him. His acting was the best among all the artists. His chemistry with Pond was amazing! They were funny, cheeky and their endearing solidarity won the heart of the audience. Personally, I discovered Pond and Dew's intense acting skills through this.
Overall, it's GMMTV's one of the best non-bl dramas which tries its best to establish a storyline with a flawed approach. I still believe it's worth watching.
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I'm glad I started watching this, the summary also sounded good, different from a lot of shows that are pretty much the same thing just made differently, So that was a plus going in as well. I got hooked right from the first episode.
Even though it doesn't say it's a mystery, I say it has some of the elements of a mystery. The mystery elements comes from the Leap Day Curse, Where dose it come from, Why is it even there in the first place, Who was the first to even have it? So many things to know, thou sadly we don't get all the answers, but even with not knowing everything it is still a show worth watching.
There is a lot going for this one, actors for sure, I loved Gun playing as Ozone, he was so great (as always). I don't think I would have liked this if it didn't have Ozone in it. 😁 He was the highlight f this series.
Pond did a very good job in this, it showed him in a different light other than his other works, at least to me.
Dew I haven't seen him act before until this series, he's not to bad, I did think a few parts could have been a bit better, but all and all he did good.
Same as Pahn, I feel she lack in some places, but still did a good job.
I can't say this show did not have anything wrong or missing, because that would be a lie. It was lacking in some ways. For as much potential as this had to be a great series it didn't really follow thru as much as it could have. There is more questions (look above for some) than there are answers. Now I get you can't know everything, but some things are good to know.
Even with all the flaws it has, I still will tell people to watch it if asked, it's still a really good series to watch, it will keep you guessing and on your toes thru out trying to understand it all and all.
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A Bold Attempt That Lost Steam
This was one of my most anticipated GMMTV releases. The plot was fresh, the cast intriguing, and the setup had me fully invested. But did it meet expectations? Let’s dive in.What Worked: Performances & Premise
The cast exceeded expectations, especially considering most of them aren’t seasoned actors. Dew delivered a standout performance as the complex Night, while Pond was a revelation—GMMTV should give him more roles like this. Pahn was impressive too, and her chemistry with Dew worked well. Gun, the veteran, once again proved why he’s among the best, portraying his autistic character with nuance and authenticity.
The first ten episodes built the mystery well, with a steady pace that gave space for characters to grow. It dropped clever hints and kept viewers engaged without dragging.
What Didn’t: Pacing & Payoff
Where it falters is in the final stretch. Episodes 11 and 12, which should’ve been the payoff, felt underwhelming. There was too little mystery-solving and too many repeated or unnecessary sequences. There was a lack of satisfying resolution—what we got was acceptable, but far from the impactful climax one would expect from such a premise. The writing could’ve definitely been tighter and more focused in key episodes. One whole episode focused on a character's situation added nothing significant to the plot or emotional arc.
The production also didn’t match the ambition of the story. Cinematography, color grading, and locations could’ve been far more polished. And while the drama had cliffhangers, it lacked the tension and urgency needed for a gripping mystery. Several scenes felt like filler rather than vital parts of the narrative. And also the timeline accuracy was totally off beat, sometime time jumps too fast, sometime slow to a point you just get confused. A genre where attention to detail is crucial, they could have worked better on it
This drama had all the ingredients—strong performances, a unique concept, and promising buildup. But inconsistent writing and a lack of impactful execution in the later episodes held it back. Worth watching for the cast and early episodes, but temper your expectations for the resolution.
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PERFECT ENDING
The story was well expressed and showed. It was so beautiful to see how they grew closer and closer as best friends or even a family. Though I wish they showed more of Night and Day's friendship I still felt the connection between them, Specially in the last episode. Episode 12 was an absolute masterpiece. The way you could see that Night and Dream were having a hard time letting go of Day, Pond & Gun's acting hitting me hard in the face when they started saying planets, & OZONE CRYING AFTER WAKING. ABSOLUTE masterpiece of a last episode.Was this review helpful to you?
Another gem from GMMTV.
One of the best final episode I’ve seen from GMMTV. I’ve really enjoyed the ride of watching Leap Day.I find MDL viewers to be too critical sometimes, but I guess that’s the whole point of this site lol. But if you’re just a viewer who is here for the vibe and doesn’t care much about plot holes, I can guarantee you’ll love this series. GMMTV is always great with this genre tbh and they fortunately hit a jackpot with this cast. Just spectacular. 10/10 would recommend. Kudos to the whole cast & crew.
P/S: Gun & Pond MUST act in a series together again. Maybe in another thriller-drama. The chemistry is just too good.
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If I could give it more than a 10, I would.
It’s never been so easy to rate a show a perfect 10 from the first episode to the last. I’ll admit I started watching because of Pond and Gun. Unlike some, I’ve always thought Pond was an exceptional actor. He really becomes his characters and brings something genuine and heartfelt to every role. This series proved that once again. His portrayal of Day was flawless, showing an incredible range of emotions with such authenticity.Gun, on the other hand, is already a well-established talent. 😍 His performance as Ozone, a child with special needs, was absolutely phenomenal. He nailed the subtleties of the character with remarkable precision and care. Dew and Pahn also completely won me over with their performances.
The series had me hooked from start to finish as I tried to piece together the mysteries behind the Leap Day curse. I smiled, laughed, cried, felt tenderness and anger. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. The writing is smart and nuanced, the characters are rich, complex and really well developed. And the direction is both sensitive and skillful. It beautifully explores themes of family, friendship, and the sacrifices we’re willing to make for the people we love most.
Huge congrats to everyone involved in creating this masterpiece. No doubt about it: this is one of the best series of the year, and I’ll be rewatching it more than once. Highly, highly recommend!
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