The Heart Killers

THE HEART KILLERS IS ON FIRE

The Heart Killers is a series that hits all the right notes, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the genre. From its mesmerizing storytelling to the impeccable performances, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions that leaves viewers thoroughly captivated.

Firstly, the actors are nothing short of phenomenal. Each actor brings depth and nuance to their characters, making them feel incredibly real and relatable. The chemistry between the leads is electric, and their interactions are charged with emotion and authenticity. It's easy to get invested in their journey, rooting for them through every twist and turn.

The acting is one of the show’s strongest suits. The cast delivers their lines with such conviction and emotional intensity that it’s impossible not to be moved. Every scene is a masterclass in acting, with even the supporting cast shining in their roles. It’s rare to find a series where every actor, regardless of screen time, leaves a lasting impression, but "The Heart Killers" achieves this effortlessly.

Cinematography in The Heart Killers is another standout feature. The series is a visual treat, with each frame meticulously crafted to enhance the storytelling. The use of lighting, color palettes, and camera angles is masterful, creating a mood that perfectly complements the narrative. Whether it’s a quiet, introspective moment or a high-stakes confrontation, the cinematography captures the essence of the scene beautifully.

Music is the soul of this series, and The Heart Killers boasts a soundtrack that is both haunting and memorable. The background scores heighten the emotional impact of key scenes, while the theme music stays with you long after the episode ends. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into the music selection, making it a crucial element of the show’s success.

In conclusion, The Heart Killers is a must-watch series that excels in every department. The perfect blend of superb acting, compelling chemistry, stunning cinematography, and a powerful musical score makes it an unforgettable experience. If you’re looking for a series that will keep you on the edge of your seat while tugging at your heartstrings, "The Heart Killers" is the one to watch. Don't miss out on this extraordinary series – it's worth every moment.

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The Plot was edgy & unique but storyline wasn’t

I read somewhere that GGMTV shows to try create unique & edgy plot for their recent BL shows but they somehow fail to incorporate that edginess & uniqueness to other aspects like the acting, characters & storyline. With heart killers it started out interesting and edgy and unique, the plot was different but the execution and the acting was questionable. It was supposed to be a serious dark series but it felt bubbly & cheesy at some areas which didn’t match with the whole plot.

One thing I dread with Thai BLs in general is that they put a lot of unnecessary scenes just to make an episode longer and last 12 episodes. Previously I would complain that Korean or Japanese BLs are too short but I realized I prefer the direct story line than having to sit and watch unnecessary scenes.

Overall I stayed for the chemistry for both pairs. The acting was good for some actors, but I found Dunk’s acting still needed improvement.

I would give it a solid 7.5

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I just watched ep.1 with all the cast a week ago and my experience was overwhelmed, I love everything about this series.
First of all, the casts , FK acting is alway fantastic ! their chemistry and everything, couldn’t stop watching them teasing each other for a week now haha. Also JD i’ve never seen nor watch they acting together before but in this series I really love the dynamic between them. I have so much fun when they appear on screen.
Wanna praise the production team too, they did great! The art production is on point, they truly put a lot of work in this series.
I really looking forward for the next episode and all the turns they will took(wanted to see bison turn bad haha).

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bad casting

I usually love First and his acting. I think Dunk is really pretty but I think he really needs to work on his acting before starring in another series.

I had some expectations before watching the first episode. But I think this is just bad casting, I don't think anyone fits their character except for Joong, he fits the role pretty good.
The acting from Dunk really brings down everyone else.
I really liked the acting by First in Not me as Yok and I loved him in that role. I felt he could have done better in this role since it's kind of similar to Yok. The difference from Not me and this series is that when First starred in Not me, he was surrounded by some really good actors. I just don't buy him as Kant.
I feel like the director of The heart killer is to blame for most things that felt off.

Everything about this feels forced except maybe for Joong.
Also everything in the story feels rushed.

I will try to continue watching this series to see the progress. If I can stand it.

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DUNK IS A BAD ACTOR

The biggest letdown for me is Dunk Natachai as Style. This is the main reason I'm docking the score so low. While the role of the flirty, bold mechanic plays to his visual strengths and natural charm (and the JoongDunk pairing has undeniable physical spark), Dunk's performance lacks range and depth. He relies heavily on exaggerated expressions and idol-like appeal, coming across stiff and one-note in emotional or dramatic moments. Compared to his co-stars, he feels out of place—especially in heavier scenes where subtlety is needed. It's frustrating because the character had potential to be iconic, but the acting holds it back, making key plot points involving Style feel unconvincing and pulling me out of the story repeatedly.

If you're a die-hard JoongDunk or FirstKhao fan, you might bump it up a few points for the fanservice alone. For me, though, the uneven execution and particularly Dunk's limited performance make it a disappointing skip in an otherwise strong era for Thai BL. 4/10 – style over substance.

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They hired me to romance an assassin, but they didn't know I was the real heart killer.

This is a film that has ideas and has "da vibez," but lacks the ability to bring them to life. The Heart Killers came to me as a contradiction—in its expectations, in the reviews, and in the feelings of those who had seen it. There was praise and there was criticism, and it seemed this was not an easy watch for everyone. In other words, one’s feeling about the film is entirely a matter of taste, and this time, it fell outside of mine.

This is a strange film. I had to exclaim that it was "strange" multiple times while watching—it was beyond my imagination, beyond my threshold for acceptance, and yet simultaneously below it. This time, "strange" is not a compliment. Before I dwell on its strangeness, I want to talk about what the film did well. First, the idea: a freelance tattoo artist, whose main concern is his younger brother, is "hired" to seduce an assassin to uncover the mastermind behind the deaths of several high-society figures, all in exchange for having his criminal record wiped clean. Meanwhile, his friend, a car mechanic—a tough, somewhat reckless, defiant, and fearless soul—joins the plan to "seduce" another assassin to help his friend succeed. The "seduce them for the mission" trope is always an interesting one, offering a safe path to creating a film that is sufficiently humorous, dramatic, thrilling, and even heartbreaking. The moment the heart killer is discovered by the literal killer is also the moment he realizes the heart he just stabbed is his own—this is the "peak" moment I always anticipate, the turning point that activates a cascade of heightened emotions. This trope will always lead to that trigger—successfully or not—and I had every right to be hopeful. And indeed, The Heart Killers followed the roadmap perfectly. It wasn't innovative, but it was safe enough to keep me invested: there were clear motives, a lighthearted and humorous "seduction" phase, budding feelings, the thrill of nearly being discovered, the shattering moment of discovery, reconciliation, and finally, teaming up. It even threw in a sharp turn at the end to ramp up the pace for a completely satisfying conclusion. The film's color grading and cinematography also made an effort to build a fairly "cinematic" atmosphere; the scenes didn't feel "low-budget" and showed a certain level of investment.

However, within these points of praise lie obvious flaws. What the film produced was a promising idea, a by-the-book plot progression, and polished scenes—but the one crucial element needed to make it a good film was invisible: connection. If making a film is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, The Heart Killers had the frame and all the pieces, but somehow, the person assembling it couldn't make them fit. The edges of the pieces were overlapping, misaligned, and unable to touch. Some parts were missing, others were superfluous. The final result is a clunky, uneven picture. To be precise, this picture lacks smoothness. The first time I noticed this was after finishing an episode and feeling no compulsion to watch the next (perhaps this would be less apparent if I watched it weekly, but when binged, this flaw becomes glaring). The plot points lack the glue to connect everything, including the viewer, to the film. The very structure, which clearly divides the narrative between two couples, makes the composition feel disjointed, dry, and disconnected. This lack of connection doesn't just exist within the film itself but also creates an emotional disconnect between the film and the viewer (not to mention that the interactions between characters sometimes feel lacking).

And in a film this "patchwork," the acting becomes a critical element to discuss. This time, First and Khaotung delivered solid performances. Perhaps thanks in part to a more fluid and fitting script, the loveline between their characters, Bison and Kant, felt more genuine, mature, and logical to me. From their initial impressions of each other to Bison falling into the trap and pulling the heart-killer Kant down with him, to the truth being revealed, Bison's desire for revenge (for hatred is a sign of lingering love), and Kant's own confirmation of his feelings (though the psychological development here felt a bit abrupt—resolved after a single conversation?), they reconcile and become an official couple. This arc was a relatively peaceful current, with only occasional moments meant to emphasize Bison's dangerous, unhinged nature. Otherwise, their relationship was low on drama. Even the BDSM element (beyond just adding aesthetic flair) was cleverly implemented to create a high-stakes payoff during the climax (the penguin), which made me appreciate its purpose and prevented it from feeling like mere fanservice or cringe. Yet, for some reason, First and Khaotung's chemistry this time around didn't feel explosive. They fulfilled their roles, and their relationship was stable, but it was missing that certain spark. Was it the maturity of the relationship? Or was this dynamic simply not to my taste?

Next, we must discuss Fadel and Style's storyline. In contrast to Kant and Bison, their relationship felt clunky, awkward, and far more turbulent. First, I must acknowledge the improvement in Joong and Dunk's acting (mostly Joong—the last film I saw him in was *Star in My Mind*, so his progress felt significant. Dunk also tried, but generally still came across as stiff and not fully immersed in his role). But for whatever reason, the romantic development between their characters felt forced. Fadel's psychological shift was present but difficult to trace, making him feel out of character at times. It was hard for me to pinpoint the specific "sparkle" moment between Fadel and Style; their relationship remained ambiguous and hard to define. I understood they were in love, but my own feelings were conflicted, which I found odd: at times it was cheesy, at others dry, sometimes logical, sometimes nonsensical. This, in turn, made me question their performance. What if Kant and Bison's storyline was smoother simply because the actors carried it?

Beyond these contradictions, the film suffers from several plot holes and logical inconsistencies. Why would the police send a tattoo artist with a prior theft conviction to investigate a dangerous assassin syndicate (a point many have raised)? Why would Kant lure his friend, Style, into a perilous plan involving contact with a killer? Why would the villainess behind it all murder an entire family just to adopt the child and train him as her assassin—why not just adopt an orphan? Why were there so few people involved in such critical missions (like the revenge plot in the final episode)? The scene where Fadel and Style meet the two uncles on the road was also very contrived (it existed only to resolve their conflict and set up the iconic bathtub scene). In short, it felt like the filmmakers came up with certain scenes first and then tried to build supporting details around them to justify their existence. These elements became mere tools to get to the "important" scenes they wanted, without investing equal effort into every part of the story. This turns certain details and characters into disposable plot devices, easily forgotten, and contributes to the lack of cohesion in the overall picture. This focus on specific puzzle pieces also obscures the ultimate meaning. The film's messages—letting go of the past, looking to the future, violence is not the solution, learn to love yourself and let yourself be loved—are mostly delivered through unnatural-sounding philosophical lines and are not clearly woven throughout the narrative. It all becomes incomprehensible when, after getting out of prison, Fadel and Bison—with Style, Kant, and their families watching—choose to kill Lily.

In conclusion, The Heart Killers has potential and many opportunities to stand out, but its filmmaking approach is clichéd and unpolished. This results in a journey that is bumpy, uneven, and ultimately not smooth or easy enough to swallow for my taste.

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The Heart Killers has been the best series I've ever seen (i love wednesdays)

There are really no words to describe this masterpiece, even though only one episode of thk has passed, it has made me come out of the bl block and love this series with all my soul.
Cinematography, history, characters, music, everything in general is art <3
I waited all year for this series since my favorite couple is Firstkhao and it has not disappointed me, it is meeting my expectations<3
Seeing my firstkhao playing kantbison showing new sides of them is beautiful :3 (ily bison)
It's the first series I've seen from Joongdunk and I love it, I'm loving fadelstyle immensely.
My Wednesdays are the best since the start of this series <3 I love you the heart killers, ily firstkhao :3

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