A pretty lazy series
We were all here for Krist and Singto’s comeback, hoping for a fun romantic comedy. Unfortunately, the plot is paper-thin and nothing much happens. Even they don’t seem to believe in it themselves. The episodes all feel the same, the storylines are resolved in unconvincing ways, and the side characters are completely useless.The second-to-last episode is ridiculous, and the finale can be watched on fast-forward.
Honestly, I think only die-hard fans of this pairing will enjoy it. Personally, I’ll have forgotten this series in five minutes.
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OGs of BL
It’s genuinely refreshing to see Krist and Singto reunited on screen, this time portraying more grounded and mature characters. Their evolution as actors shines through—they bring nuance and emotional weight to their roles, showing just how far they’ve come since their early days. The series kicked off strong, brimming with potential. Its opening episodes had a compelling premise and hinted at deeper emotional and narrative layers. However, somewhere along the journey, the momentum waned. The storylines became repetitive, with pacing that often felt sluggish. Key developments were either drawn out unnecessarily or lacked the punch to keep the audience fully engaged. Thankfully, Krist and Singto—seasoned veterans—were the glue that held everything together. Their natural chemistry and solid performances elevated even the weaker scenes, making you root for their characters despite the script’s shortcomings. Their on-screen rapport was heartfelt and familiar, offering fans a nostalgic but matured dynamic. That said, the series could’ve soared higher if the storytelling had lived up to the caliber of its leads. With more cohesive plot development and tighter writing, this could have been a standout drama rather than one that simply coasts on star power. A 3.5 out of 5 stars for me.Was this review helpful to you?
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Nostalgic even to the end
DisclaimerWhat I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.
It has been a while since we saw Krist and Singto in a BL series together. So, when this was announced – imagine my excitement! And I will say that there were times when this series delivered, and this could have been solely due to the chemistry of Krist and Singto, which has become better with time. This series relied on the fanbase of Krist and Singto and the nostalgic memory of their first BL series, as some scenes were kind of recreated in this series. We got so many kisses from this couple that had me shocked as well as proud to see how far they have come from their first BL series, Sotus, to now.
While the nostalgia was there and was able to assist in this series, I will say this – this series could have easily ended after eight episodes. I felt that some scenes were not necessary or needed, but I guess they were added to add excitement to this series, I guess. This was clearly seen in episode nine because, like, did anyone know about the illegal gambling, or did that story just sprout out in the ninth episode out of nowhere? And I felt that they just threw me in left field in making Paul the bad guy because I did not see that coming from anywhere. This can also be applied to the tenth episode, as Tam's mom has an issue with her eyes, and her doctor resides in Australia. So Tam goes and lives with her to help her while Tam and Phi develop a long-distance relationship over the years. Again, just out of the right field with me, as we were not previously informed of Tam's mother's ailment.
But all in all, I'm happy to have given this series a chance, as we once again are introduced to the dynamics of Krist and Singto, who have shown to us that their chemistry together is stronger than ever, and (hopefully) here's to more series with GMMTV's first power couple.
P.S. – Did anyone else go 'Ah!' when Krist was dressed up as a turtle and Singto was dressed as a lion? As this is what their mascot (child) Kingman is – a turtle and a lion. Again, GMMTV snuck this small detail in for their fans.
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A Nice Reunion Series.
Overall, this was enjoyable. Although the script and directing was not perfect, it still kept me invested in the storyline and characters.I placed spoilers at the end of this review.
The Positive:
The cast did an outstand job and it was cool to see Krist and Singto work together again. Each episode had a nice even pace with a good time balance between all of the storylines. It did not feel like one storyline overpowered the others. They also did a great job incorporating the flashback scenes throughout the series. The scenes were done in a way to give us the needed information without being confusing. It also had great music and cinematograph.
The Negative:
The beginning of the first episode was interesting enough to get me hooked, but didn’t like how they went straight into a comedy aspect with Phi and Tawan encountering each other again. For some reason, this seemed weird to me. This will probably be an unpopular opinion, but I wanted to see a little more anguish from Tawan. The first half of the series was a little ruff because it had some odd placement of comedy between the two main characters. I felt that many of the scenes with Phi and Tawan would have been more effective with a serious tone instead of the comedy aspect they used. There were a few times I didn’t like Tawan. I don’t know if this was a problem with the script and/or poor directing. However, the character got better over time.
The In-Between:
I appreciate that they did not use the predictable relationship conflict scenarios we often see in the second to last episode of a series. The ending was heartwarming, cute, and uplifting, but had some weak aspects to it.
Random Notes:
Tawan’s house is the same one used in the series “To The Moon and Back” (Mata’s house), “I’m Tee, Me Too” (Watee’s house) and “Lovely Writer” (Gene’s garden house). Phi’s condo is the same one used in the series “Your Sky” (Muenfah’s Condo).
The silent nodes to Krist and Singto’s previous series (SOTUS) in episode 3 and obvious node in the last episode were cute.
Was the radio caller (Koa) on Paul’s show in episode 6 a silent nod to the series "Dark Blue Kiss"???? Maybe I’m reading to much into it.
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This had a feeble redemption arc with the characters Te and Suwit.
Although it was not too bad, the 2-year time jump was completely unnecessary and came across as lazy writing. This may have been a silent node to how their “Our Skyy” episode ended.
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KristSingto is Back!
I am so glad that GMM not only brought back one of their old pairings, but actually let adult actors play adult characters (and not just students). I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this show, especially because I had only seen clips of SOTUS at the time (and 2016 was a different time for BLs for sure), but I was very pleasantly surprised. While it may not be the most intense or life changing shows, I was thoroughly entertained.News reporter Padtaphi (Krist) has gained himself tons of fans through his show, but public opinion is quick to turn on him when the cameras keep rolling a bit too long - throwing a coffee in the face of another reporter is never a good look. Once he's fired from his show, he's desperate to find another producer to work with him on something else, but it seems no one wants to work with him. That is until producer Tamtawan (Singto) shows back up at the studio after years of being abroad and agrees to take the job. Naturally, this producer just happens to be Padtaphi's ex-boyfriend. The two of them must work together if Padtaphi wants a career in broadcasting again, but it seems that Tamtawan may have other reasons for taking the job too.
I really enjoyed the premise of this show. With it being only 10 episodes, I do think it was a little rushed and would have liked to have a little more time where the two leads aren't getting along. I also love a secret office romance, and wish we had a little more time before everyone found out about them. Still, I found the show to be super fun and entertaining, and was very surprised with how much I loved watching Krist and Singto act together. Hopefully they continue to do more shows together, because this one was definitely a fun one.
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Is the magic of Sotus over? :(
The revival of Krist and Singto given Singto’s return to GMMTV is much-anticipated, and for good reason, since it’s been a long time since the Sotus era.The Ex Morning may be an ex-boyfriends-rekindle-their-love type of story but it’s way less toxic than it actually seems. Even though we already know how their story will end, the romantic trajectory was still largely enjoyable.
Some scenes in the show are exaggerated so the style felt a bit over the top and soap drama-ish at times. The writing also left me a little confused and disappointed. The enemies-to-bfs trope generally works across various plots, but in this case, the reason for their initial breakup was rather weak and had logical gaps that didn’t make sense.
The story is mostly carried by the rekindling romance of Phi and Tam in a different stage of their life as they try to develop their careers and professional strengths.
And while this is a welcome change from high school storylines, I would like to see Kris in a wider range of roles and types of stories. Kris’ characters end up being rather similar to each other (in terms of goofiness/silliness) so the dynamic gets predictable.
Verdict: In summary, Krist and Singto still got it. But maybe I was expecting too much from this revival.
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The OGs are back!
Wow, seeing KristSingto on my screen after SOTUS way back when was a remarkable experience. They still got it—I loved this kind of mature story as well. We see so few of these in BL land. Phi and Tam are proper working adults and act like it. They communicate with each other openly and there's no immature giggles. I loved all the SOTUS crumbs left everywhere as well. KristSingto share an easy chemistry, and while this drama did not have any wild NC scenes, for SOTUS lovers who felt like they got no "skinship," this one is a welcome do over. I'd like GMM to make more such shows rather than the usual barrage of school/college based stories.
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MY BOYS COMEBACK DRAMA
This whole post does not contain spoilers, one the second half, I have it labeled as spoilers before you get to the second half of the post.I have waited for years to see my boys back in a drama together again and…… it did not disappoint. The plot and story line was definitely something new! Kristsingto did an amazing job in this, and so did everyone else. Will definitely be rewatching in the future.
Also my favorite thing about Tam is the little habit he has when he touches/rubs his ear/earring!
Rating: 10/10. A must-watch if you want grown-up drama, real emotion, and KristSingto at their best.
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The Ex-Morning brings Krist and Singto back together in the best way possible, and it does not disappoint. Their chemistry as Phi and Tam is still so strong, but now it feels more grown-up and layered. The show follows them as exes who are suddenly forced to work together in a high-pressure news setting after Phi’s career falls apart. What really hits hard is how real their emotions feel there’s tension, regret, and moments where they clearly still care about each other. The flashbacks to their college days make their present relationship feel even heavier, especially with that old condo dream scene. One of the most powerful moments is when Phi breaks down live on air during a flood report it shows how broken he is inside, even if he tries to hide it. That scene stays with you.
The writing and pacing are on point. It takes its time building things up without feeling slow, and the flashbacks are timed just right. Tam isn’t just a love interest he’s also fighting his own inner battles and trying to protect his heart while helping Phi rebuild his career. The side characters actually add to the story instead of being distractions. What works best is that the show isn’t just about romance it’s about second chances, working through emotional baggage, and healing. Episode nine stood out to me because of the plot twist it felt kind of weird at first but also made sense when you look at it from their perspective as journalists. They thought Paul, their college senior, was this nice, trustworthy guy, but he turns out to be the opposite. Their journalism skills really come into play in that episode when they start digging into what’s happening on that island. That twist changes everything and pushes their teamwork and trust to the next level.
Episode 10:
At beginning when Tam is helping Phi get clean, that scene made me giggle and definitely rewinded multiple times. Krist smile and giggles during that scene, along with Singto smile was perfect!!
The proposal has me crying, I think it’s because I finally get to see kristsingto get engaged on tv for the first time 😭 my heart is overwhelmed ❤️
Just nonstop smiling through ep 10, I’m just gonna keep repeating myself over and over again seeing them engage their wedding like it’s just overwhelming and joyful 😭❤️❤️
This series really does everything right great chemistry, solid writing, emotional depth, and a story that sticks with you. The Ex-Morning isn’t just a BL reunion, it’s a story about rebuilding love and life after falling apart.
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Phi the Unimpressive
Not a fan of KristSingto, their previous work nor this reunion series of theirs I’ll be brief: the show left me mostly indifferent, with positives and negatives balancing each other out.On the plus side:
1/ a slight diversion from typical BL storytelling, with main characters re-discovering they’re in love (instead of falling in love) and most obstacles for them becoming a couple stemming from their troubled past (instead of current events),
2/ most of Singto’s performance and Krist’s performance in ep. 9-10,
3/ the show (mostly) focusing on Phi’s and Tam’s story and properly intertwining the romantic and professional aspects of their relationship,
4/ most of ep. 9-10 (except the time jump),
5/ cameo of Mix as a vet (watch "Vice Versa" for his another appearance in that capacity).
On the minus side:
1/ Phi in ep. 1-8,
2/ underdeveloped side plots involving supporting cast, none of which lead anywhere,
3/ Tam’s mom and almost everything about that character, which felt added only to fill ep. 8 with content and create drama/uncertainty in ep. 10,
4/ time jump in ep. 10 (like with almost all time jumps in GMMTV’s BL – utterly pointless storywise, changed nothing and served no purpose),
5/ some story aspects which made little to no sense (why would an investigative journalist consider becoming a weather presenter to be a promotion or upgrade of any kind?).
My main issue with the story is Phi. He was written for ep. 1-8 as a whiny douchebag who undergoes almost no character development and then – all of the sudden, at the very end of ep. 8 – becomes a different person. While I understand that the character was meant to be hurt, embittered, egoistic and arrogant, he comes across as genuinely unlikeable, his flaws being inexcusable. Even in the flashbacks to his student years Phi appears to be full of himself – and I had to wonder why Tam (or anyone else, like Paul) would fall for that guy in the first place. I felt no sympathy towards Phi in ep. 1 nor later and can’t understand why a character written like that was a protagonist in a BL. Once ep. 8 ends, however, Phi is a changed man (and changed in an instant, I might add, as almost nothing prior to ep. 8 end signals or indicates that Phi is undergoing a change). The show became much better and more entertaining in ep. 9 and 10, even going a bit bonkers ("Ossan’s Love" style) – none of which would be possible with Phi being his old self.
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It's KristSingto so it's loaded w/ chemistry
The characters that is, Phi Tam's relationship somewhat resembles Krist Singto's friendship and at the same time it resembles Sotus somehow so if you liked Sotus you don't need any other reason to watch it. I've been waiting for it since the GMMTV 2024 lineup was announced but then it came out at 2025, it's worth the wait though, the storyline is good, the chemistry is great, the casts are good, the resemblance with Sotus makes viewers better connect with the lead characters.Was this review helpful to you?
WE NEED MORE SERIES LIKE THAT
Thats one of the most underrated series gmmtv had made this year. I literally loved it, the plot is interesting, actors have insane chemistry with each other, characters are reasonable and they dont have stupid fights over silly things. If you like thamepo its your turn to watch it its really good!!P.S I loved the fact how much Tam and Pi actually loved each other and cares for each other the whole season WE NEED MORE OF THEM!!! GIVE SINGTO AND KRIS MORE DRAMAS
The only thing i didnt like is the fact that gmmtv keep on giving us amazing yuri ghostships while theyre real gl dramas in my opinion sucks…. the relationship between yong’s sister and his ex have so much potential im waiting for undoomed yuri!!
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CUTE SERIES FROM A OLD COUPLE
as someone who has never watched SOTUS their chemistry and acting were fantastic. for me, eight episodes was enough for this story. the characters and story were great, but i didn't feel any depth of the characters. the plot was very good and wasn't confusing. i watched the episodes as they aired, so maybe that feeling has faded. the nc scenes were great, but i think they could have had more explicit scenes from a couple who haven't been back in the series for a while. frankly, it was great to see GMMTV's first couple get married.Was this review helpful to you?
