Goddess Bless You from Death

Like watching two separate shows

I actually really enjoyed this show overall, and I genuinely looked forward to it every Friday.

But watching it felt like I was watching two completely different shows at the same time. One is a genuinely strong supernatural horror with ghosts, tension, blood, and a story that keeps you hooked. The other is a romance plotline that feels way weaker in comparison — and the gap between the two is hard to ignore.


The horror works - the pacing and the tension are there, and the story unfolds in a way that actually keeps you invested. The supporting characters were especially strong — well written, well acted, and they added a lot to the atmosphere.

The production value is also genuinely impressive. The staging, costuming, lighting, and post-production all look sharp and intentional. When the show leans into horror, it actually delivers.

The romance side? Not convincing.

Every time the show shifted into the romance, the writing felt less developed.

Singha is supposed to be in his mid-30s and gets teased about his age constantly, but then he’s played by a very young-looking 28 year old Pavel, and it just doesn’t land the way the script wants it to.

(On a personal note: there’s also a certain nasal, whiny, slightly juvenile character style that shows up in a lot of Thai romances, and I personally find it extremely grating. I won’t get into it too much, but it definitely affected how I experienced some scenes.)

Singha–Thupe's relationship made me uncomfortable in parts. Thupe isn’t just emotionally attached to Singha — he depends on him for shelter and protection (including protection from ghosts). That creates a really uneven dynamic that the show never properly acknowledges. So when it suddenly turns into love declarations, it didn’t feel romantic to me — it felt abrupt, and honestly unsettling.

Also, the sweetness of the romance moments felt really out of place inside a story built around death and fear. Instead of feeling like a contrast that adds warmth, it often felt like it belonged to a completely different show.


One a side note: this might be true sbout many thai productions, but in this case the product placement was particularly painful.

I understand that sponsorships are necessary, and I’m not against product placement in general.

But here it was so repetitive and so forced that it completely pulled me out of the story. Either pick products that can naturally fit into the plot, or write the plot in a way that makes the product feel believable in the scene.

Because I had to fast forward at one point — I was cringing by like the fifth time Thupe was putting a face mask on Singha while people were actively being slaughtered.


Some of the styling decisions were distracting because they were never explained.
Thupe having two-colored eyes was never addressed or served any purpose aside from looking cool, I guess? .
He’s supposed to be a homeless orphan, yet he shows up constantly with straightened highlighted hair and designer outfits. Sey’s red hair also felt really random: if he was supposed to be quirky or rebellious it never manifested in the acting or the writing.

And honestly, if they had gone for a grittier look overall, the gap between the horror plot and the romance plot wouldn’t have felt so massive. The styling made the two sides feel even more disconnected.


I still had a good time watching this. The horror storyline is strong, the supporting characters are great, and the show looks really good.
But the romance side felt rushed, tonally disconnected, and underwritten compared to everything else. If they’d written the romance with the same care they gave the horror plot, this could’ve been genuinely excellent instead of feeling so uneven.

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Great mix of Horror, Crime, Mystery and Slow-burn Romance. Pavel is FABULOUS (and hot ?)

“Goddess Bless You from Death” really IS a horror drama. Don’t be fooled to think that this is a regular BL with Pavel and Pooh. If you get scared easily, it’s probably best to not watch it. I was hesitant, not mainly because I get scared, I just don’t want to get stressed. But, you know, Pavel is the main lead and he is FABULOUS here, in looks and in acting. He helps relieve some stress. LOL

If I ignore the fact that I have a minor obsession with Pavel, “Goddess Bless You from Death” is still a pretty good drama. Note: I am not a veteran of horror or crime, so if you are a hardcore fan, you might think differently.

I’ve seen enough Thai BLs to know that production quality varies. However, I have to say I was very impressed with the production quality, especially the horror element. The hair/makeup and the freakiness of the ghosts are done very well. Even the police officers and medical examiners appear professional and smart. This is not always true as I’ve nitpicked on useless police officers myself many times, and I am not even a hardcore fan. On the other hand, I am also pleasantly surprised to find everyone’s makeup is minimal, and thank goodness for the absence of fluorescent pink lipstick. Pavel looks gorgeous with a more natural skin tone. He’s a cop after all and shouldn’t be pale as a ghost. But the product placement does take me out of the show a few times. I really don’t need to see weird-looking face masks and beauty products in a serious horror mystery drama.

Balancing horror, crime, mystery and romance is not an easy feat. I do believe GBYFD did a pretty good job in that. The drama takes time to build up the backstory, show scenes of investigation, and a slow burn romance. I appreciate the drama SHOWS and not just tells me what happened.

Speaking of romance, don’t get your hopes high with Pitbabe-level of skinship and NC scenes. Do I miss them? Actually, not as much as I thought. The drama did a good job in developing this romance from the initial attraction, to getting to know each other and falling in love. The timing feels natural and the kisses feel romantic, sensual and a little shy. Let’s say I am quite in love with Pavel’s character. Singha is a cop and he’s not the fluffy, sweet talker. I enjoyed Singha’s shy personality in love, yet also being a good manly cop. This contrasts well with Pooh’s character, Thup. Thup is younger, but not naive and innocent. He is the one who pursues (once he realizes he can get jealous) and initiates skinship. The chemistry between Pavel and Pooh is evident.

Pavel is the shining star in this drama. Not only does he look tall, dark and handsome, his acting is fabulous. Pooh, on the other hand, is better than when I last saw him in PitBabe. However, there are a few times when Pooh’s eyes look a little blah when he’s looking into Pavel’s eyes. It’s missing some emotions, especially when I am comparing him to Pavel. The acting of the rest of the group is decent. Otto looks like a runaway model when he’s strutting/walking and standing. But his acting is not the best (not horrible but could be better). I found TopTen’s acting better than Michael. But the acting I like the least is probably the veteran who plays Inspector Sing’s dad.

If you are a fan of Pavel and Pooh and don’t mind horror, this is a great drama to watch. I am sure if you look closely, there are enough faults to pick on with the myth and crime aspects. But as a casual watcher, I had a pretty good job watching the drama. The pacing is not bad, the lead’s acting is good, and only with a few WTF plotholes moments that I question. If you are obsessed with Pavel like I am, definitely check this out! Giving this an extra 0.25 to a solid 8.5 because of my Pavel obsession. 🤣


Completed: 2/9/2026 Review #666 (wow...666 for a horror drama review!) 😈

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Another Khemjira disappointment

I'm gonna judge this so hard so buckle up or just skip my review~

I love horror and this started off pretty well till they started to do some stuff that didn't make any sense and spoils the whole thing for me.

What i really liked is
1-the makeup and visual effects, the ghosts looked genuinely scary and all the victims and dead were very believable.
2-the story, but not the storylines, weird i know but the idea on paper looks so good, i think it went downhill because of the direction, and the characters were written in a very bad way.

What i didn't like:
1-chararacters, i don't understand what's the idea of giving a very not talanted actors the leading roles in a genre that doesn't fit them, I'm sorry but pooh is poorly talanted, still better than others and he is getting better than in his previous work i have to admit, however my sweet boy had only one facial expression if not scared, he looked at pavel as if he'll jump him any second and that's it, i guess he'd fit in a high school romance maybe, also pavel despite doing well, he looked so young i couldn't take him seriously, this is the leader of the investigation team?? No way.

2- some illogical mistakes, how can you, while investigating a serial crime scenes with a killer on the loose, take a kid, who was a suspect/witness, and let him live in your house, share highly sensitive evidences with, let him know the investigation process and moreover visit crime scenes, victims homes and even give you tips and ideas about how to do your job and what to do next!!! Wtf, mate, this ain't Disneyland!! Let him go, i see no point of him being with him except that they don't have any other way for the 2 leads to be together so we'll just let them live together.

And I'm not even going to talk about how more than half the show it's about the characters relationship not the crime, nor that mushy coroner and his pink haired lover and how he added nothing to the story except getting hurt and being annoying.

I think they should get a korean director maybe, because thai is superior in the horror genre but not the horror bl maybe ~

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Great performance

Judging from episode one, it’s off to a great start! hopefully they maintain this momentum and pace!
I can already feel the chemistry between Singha and Thup, though I’m still curious why he took him home so quickly! 😅
The plot is engaging, and the OST is absolutely beautiful.
Pavel’s acting, especially his micro-expressions, is spot on as always! He’s clearly been a great influence on Pooh, whose ability to emote through his eyes and expressions genuinely impressed me. They’re both doing an amazing job so far!
Say’s character also feels quite different from North, so I’m really looking forward to seeing more of him.
Overall, it’s a solid start! just a few odd cuts here and there, but nothing to worry about. It actually feels like Change took the critics to heart this time! 👏

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Haunted by the Past, Saved by Connection

Goddess Bless You from Death is a thoughtfully crafted series that remains engaging from beginning to end. The story follows Thup, a young man burdened with the ability to see the dead, whose life takes a pivotal turn when he is drawn to a mysterious case. There, he encounters Singha, a pragmatic police inspector leading the investigation. Their partnership forms the emotional and narrative core of the series.

What makes their dynamic particularly compelling is the contrast in their worldviews. Singha is grounded in logic and tangible evidence, relying solely on what he can prove, while Thup operates in a realm shaped by the supernatural, holding crucial insight into the case, yet struggling to make others believe him. This tension is handled effectively, creating both conflict and gradual understanding. Singha’s trust issues, hinted at early on, are later explored with satisfying depth, adding emotional weight to his character. Meanwhile, Thup’s desire to remain close to Singha, after realizing that his presence offers protection from the spirits that haunt him, adds a layer of vulnerability and dependency to their relationship.

The progression of their relationship is one of the show’s strongest elements. It unfolds naturally, moving through stages of mutual concern, jealousy, emotional pain, and ultimately love. The writers allow these developments to feel earned rather than forced, making their bond resonate on a deeper level.

The supporting cast also plays a significant role in enriching the narrative. Sey and Darin, who work as forensic specialists and share a complicated past as former partners, bring an additional emotional subplot that intertwines with the main investigation. Their ability to maintain professionalism despite unresolved feelings adds nuance, though their backstory could have benefited from further exploration. Mek, Singha’s trusted colleague, serves as an important bridge between the two leads. His willingness to listen to Thup, even when the situation seems implausible, helps foster trust and ultimately strengthens the central relationship.

King, however, is a more divisive character. While his motivations, balancing familial expectations and career ambitions, are understandable, his decisions often lead to frustration. His failure to communicate openly and his tendency to handle issues independently ultimately damage both his personal and professional relationships. Although his desire for redemption feels realistic, his delayed honesty and assumption that he could easily regain what he lost come across as presumptuous. That said, his arc does contribute to the overall drama and serves as a cautionary element within the story, illustrating the consequences of poor judgment and lack of transparency.

The series also handles its supernatural elements effectively, incorporating them into the narrative in a way that enhances both the mystery and emotional stakes. There are several well-executed jump scares that add tension without feeling excessive. However, certain plot points lack sufficient explanation, leaving some aspects, particularly the secondary character arcs, feeling underdeveloped. The storyline could have been more tightly constructed, with certain elements feeling superfluous and detracting from the overall narrative cohesion.

The reveal of the antagonists may feel somewhat predictable, as their identities become apparent early on. Nevertheless, the deeper motivations behind their actions provide an element of surprise that adds complexity to the storyline.
From a technical standpoint, the show excels in its cinematography. The visual composition and atmosphere significantly elevate key moments, enhancing both the emotional impact and the suspense. The soundtrack, while fitting, is less memorable and does not stand out as strongly as other elements of production.

Overall, Goddess Bless You from Death is an enjoyable and well-executed series that blends supernatural intrigue with emotional storytelling. Despite a few shortcomings in character development and predictability, its strong central relationship, solid performances, and engaging atmosphere make it a worthwhile watch.

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I must be dreaming 'cause I don't believe in ghosts

This show scared me fucking shitless, I can't even lie, but it was good. Good to see Pooh Pavel again, especially in roles like this. I would give the show a 9 (8.9) out of 10. I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't, and then do an episode overview.

Starting off with the plot. It was good, and a continuous plot, and didn't have a bunch of weird subplots that no one fucking cares about, it just had one big plot that was hard to follow a bit bc I don't gaf about lore, but still good and continuous. And it didn't fold in on itself, which I know is like the bare minimum for shows, but shows love to make everything so confusing and convoluted, and this show lowkey did that, but that was the point of the show. They had one murderer and a string of murder cases with a supernatural element, like the whole vibe is its mystery, but we aren't worried about someone's left grandma's right ass flying to Mars, everything is related to the plot. OUR COUPLES AND ALSO KING. So Thup and Singha, our main couple, love them. They had such a fun dynamic, and I wish the show had taken advantage of that more. I feel like they did a lot at the start, and then they put their romance-building on pause and kind of nuked. But yay, Pooh and Pavel did another fantastic job with this one, and their acting is a lot better in this one, so that is fun to see. Next up is our side couple, Sey and Darin. I DID NOT KNOW TOPTEN WAS TALLER THAN MICHAEL. OH MY GOD. It is so irrelevant to the plot, but holy moly, that is so fucking fun. These two have grown the most in my opinion, with acting, just a phenomenal job in this, and I love their dynamic and chemistry as well. Like getting over an ex, but you both aren't over each other, and it takes him almost dying for you to find that out, THAT IS SO FUN, MY SHOW IS ONNNN. And King, or Otto's character, holy fucking annoying, we did a phenomenal job on writing him to be the most annoying fucking bitch in the entire show, oh my god. But I have a newfound love for Otto because he is so fucking handsome and cute, oh my lord. I also like his character development. I really think him going into the cold room to take Sey's place, KNOWING that the killer was in there, was just so good to see, and I am glad they did that with him. The show scared me silly and literally had me on edge so fucking much. Also, the costumes and everything were really well done, and I enjoyed that bit. I think the start of the show set this up really well, especially with the mystery and love department. GOOD WRITING WITH MAKING THE VICTIMS FEEL REAL. Like going to the houses and seeing their faces, they are really people and not just victim characters, that was great. They like gave lore to everyone, besides a few of our PSID members (RIP Khem), but that was just so good, and they didnt have to do that, but they did and added more depth and made me care a little bit more. Back with topten, oh my lord, him and the V necks, HOW DO YOU SPELL WET AND FAST? ALSO. WHY DID WE GO FROM ALL CUTE TO JUST STRAIGHT SCARY AS FUCK. Also, when topten got run over, I was in class, and I fought demons for like an hour lmao. WHY DID HE FALL LIKE THAT? Pavel and his innocent eyes. Okay, so he has this very mahco persona, and he didnt really do this in piitbabe, but like for the two edging scenes in this, he does it, specifically episode 6 AND THE WAY HIS EYES GO ALL WIDE AND INNOCENT OH MY LORD. Great acting, babe, so great there's white stuff all over the screen now. The lore with the stitches was great, I liked that. THEY KNOW HOW TO SET THE FUCKING MOOD. I watched some of this in class with no volume, just cinematography and subtitles, and I was scared lmao. This show was unintentionally an interesting take on police brutality and bribery, and how big a problem it is. It's nice to see. Good writing with Dom's whole character being a puppet and lowkey insane, because why are you killing your own fucking friend, what the fuck. I like the twist, like I thought I was expecting them, but they threw me for loop after loop. The ending. They lowkey gave this shit the Vecna special, but the rest of it was written very somber and sad, and I liked that. Of course, we killed the guy and jailed Bom, but so many innocent lives were lost, and that was treacherous, oh my god, and we can never really move on from that. So I did enjoy that. And yeah!

They nuked the romance building at the halfway mark of the show. That pissed me off. We were doing so well, doing a slow burn correctly and taking things slow while also moving the plot along, AND THEN WE FUCKING NUKED IT FOR NO REASON. Like they just put the romance building on pause to lock into the case, but never went back to it until the end, and because of their failure earlier, it felt kind of empty. And, I am not saying shows need NC scenes to be good, but when you are gonna edge a couple of them, bruh, that is so annoying, and we never got a proper one after being edged this entire time, holy fuck. Like, bruh, no wonder the ghost was pissed, y'all keep edging her. My mom said everyone looks gay, and the start was confusing lmao, so I thought I would put that in dislikes lmao. Most women to ever be in a change show. HOW THEY CAME TO THE CONCLUSION WITH THE KILLING PEOPLE ON DIFFERENT DAYS OF THE WEEK WAS BEYOND ME. That hardly made any fucking sense, like what the fuck are we talking about? THE ADS. Holy ad, oh my lord. I know we need to fund all the houses we're going to and the makeup for the ghost, but holy ads, y'all were COCK BLOCKING MY SHIT. Thup apparently had a job? Bitch be for real, no, he fucking didnt. Conuity error, if I am remembering this correctly. So he has an aunt and uncle who raised him, right? But at the start, his ghost mom put him outside the temple and he grew up there. So how does that make any sense? I might be remembering that wrong, but that made no sense. The ghost choosing who she haunts, like most of them were the victims, and that would be fine, but she was haunting Sey, Mek, and Singha, but they weren't victims, so that doesn't make any sense, and she was just doing it for the love of the game. I do not understand. Our main couple started having bullshit issues, and it was so fucking irritating. My theory is everyone is fucking schizo because what the fuck. This is most likely a joke, but could have had a fire romance with Bom and King because Bom was so careful and nice to King in his own weird way, and I lowkey have made a couple edits of them lmao. Not too much, but this stuff did weigh the review down.

Overview time! I am going to say what episode everything comes from, so it is less confusing. 1: "This was lowkey fire, and I am for some reason watching it with my mom, who, in her words, everyone looks gay, and she's very confused." "I thought it was gonna be scarier and I'm glad it wasn't." I ATE MY WORDS. THIS WAS BEYOND SCARY, "she thinks Pavel is good-looking and “the rest look gay.” She was also going on and on about how Otto has no lips and how can you kiss him if he has no lips. GIRL, WATCH THE SHOW. 2: " INSPECTOR GOT ME ALL WET. OH MY GOD I LOVE POOH PAVEL SO MUCH I AM LOWKEY TWEAKING RN. Watched too much Bl because even with no sound, I am reading the shit in their voices. Change before we nuke Pooh Pavel, I am begging just one more show." THANK YOU CHANGE. 3: "The jumpscares are predictable, but that truly doesn't make me any less scared. Khemjira is scared of the jumpscares, fuck." THEY ARE EVEN WORSE, I FEAR, JUST BECAUSE OF ALL THE MAKEUP. 4: "Pavel fills out his shirts so nicely, oh my god. Not only is No Lip Boy BAD AT HIS JOB, but bro is out to get both of our couples rn. Okay, so Singha has developed some kind of crush on Thup, which is so fucking cute. Also love love our side couple." "I am gonna need them to sell these Polaroids for some mastur material." WHAT DID I SAY THIS? 6: "I NEED TO BE TIED DOWN, FUCKKK. OH MY GOD. I AM SO DONE, OH MY GOD. It's the puppy dog eyes that do it for me, I can't lie. The way they are so innocent, and THEY STAY SO INNOCENT EVEN THOUGH HE'S LITERALLY ON THE VERGE OF BLOWING HIS BACK OUT. OH MY GOD, I AM ALL THE WAY WET. The way Pavel's eyes go all innocent and like God, I can't explain it, but it makes their dynamic great." 7: "I am locked into the lore but also not that locked in lmao, so there might be some continuity errors, but ya girl wouldn't know bc I am either too scared or too busy beating my shit to all the sexy asses in this show." "I thought I was getting used to these jumpscares, like I know when to cover my eyes. THEY JUST GOT MY ASSS SO BAD. I heard the music stop, and it was already too late." Lmao. "HE JUST ATE MY ASS. HE TRYING TO SWITCHHH." 8: "The ghost probably pissed BECAUSE YALL KEEP EDGING HEERRRRRR. Thup wants that cookie so bad. A siutationship is the textbook definition of y'all, they a damn example in Urban Dictionary lmao." 9: "Wait, this is fun. He stitches the eyes so they can't come find him." 10: "An interesting take on police brutality and bribing and how big a problem it is, I like." "WE ARE NOT DEALING WITH THE DAMN SUPERNATURAL. HE IS A FUCKING HUMAN, LIGHT HIM UPPPPP. MY GIRL IS OUT HERE DYING FOR NO REASON. And bro talking about how he's gonna be the kid's dad, NIG LOCK IN THE WHOLE TEAM ABOUT TO DIE. uh I THINK KHEM IS SO FUCKING DEAD. Okay, Bom def has a thing for king bc why the fuck is he acting like that??? THUP HAS SURVIVAL INSTINCTS OF A MOTHERFCUKING PLASTIC BAG, YOU DUMB FUCKING BITCH." 13: "These guys have zero sense of urgency, and it's stressing me out." "FINALLY WE ARE USING OUR GUNS. Khem is so dead. They need me on this team. I would solo bom, his daddy, AND EVERY MOTHER FUCKING GHOSTS IN THIS SHOW. A never-ending cycle if he kills him, he’s just gonna be just as bad as the guy if he kills him, because he’s just gonna get haunted again, and it’s a never-ending fucking cycle. I’m pretty sure he got shot in the head. How the fuck is he still up? Where is Sey? There is a reason Singha is on the front fucking lines. I understand if you get your mouth sewn shut. But if you’re still alive, your heart is still beating, put your fucking hand in between the rope so it doesn’t strangle you when it pulls you up, dumb ass. At least the last thing he tried to see was his man, like that’s like till death do us part, I fear.It is all over, but at the cost of literally so many lives, I fear. Did we really win at the cost of literally so many fucking lives and so much undoable fucking trauma? Did we really fucking win, dude? They are better than me because if I were any of them, I would’ve quit my fucking job. I think that nobody is to blame for Singha getting literally choked out and dying. The only person who could’ve stopped that was Sey, and because he was the only one not chained up, but I’m like, he went to get medical supplies, but he should’ve unchained one of them before he went to get medical supplies, and it could’ve ended differently.I like the backstory with his mom, that’s why he has the protection because of his mom, that’s why, that is actually really sweet. I was not expecting that, that’s actually so sweet. Hospice is end-of-life care, holy sad. What the hell. Also, Sey is a bitch. Darin and Sey deal with death and bodies literally so much, but Mek is fucking sobbing, his goddamn eyes out, dude. Also, rip khem wth? Damn, y’all almost got me with this. I'm almost crying. King is still not over him. What the fuck. 8.5 ending. They lowkey gave it the Vecna special at the start, and then they had this somber travesty ass vibe for the rest of it. I am going to need a special episode to make up for the scenes where we go edged."

This was really good, I just wish they did the romance writing and building better, and it would have been a 10 lowkey. Very scary and very fun. Okay bye!

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Expect a unique storyline, great break from recycled tropes and settings.

This was a refreshing watch, the OST was really good and the show knew how to set the mood for many of the heavier scenes. I liked that the romance didn't give me whiplash and was naturally sprinkled in the story, their development was fast but steady and with no crazy hiccups or unnecessary angst in the middle.

The character of Thup was so lovely. I really liked how Pooh portrayed Thup, he easily became one of the most loveable characters of the show and some people criticise Pooh's acting but I think he fit Thup very very well and even the weak moments weren't THAT bad that it renders the show unwatchable. I absolutely loved the choice of giving him heterochromia and then barely addressing it, it made it so much cuter and the audience could simply accept it with no fancy explanations, I loved how even the scenes of Thup as a babie had different colored eyes. Hands down one of the best stylistic choices for a character I've seen in these BLs. It was perfect.

The show had it's ups and downs, wasn't without any plot holes and definitely didn't really fully go into all the ghost and fantasy aspects but I still liked the depth, it was just right and easy to understand for most people.

Last two episodes could've definitely been written better but a fine ending nonetheless and it's nothing so bad, aside from a bit of rage baiting the audience, that should be reason enough to drop the show.

Darin and Sey were...interesting. I didn't feel all that attached to them, their angst was a bit stupid to me and I liked them individually but as a side couple they were a bit all over the place. That said, I liked their dynamic by the last episodes as Darin finally could respect Sey's beliefs and even share them with him a bit.

Now, lastly, Inspector Singha. What a character. He was honestly just the right mix of bashful, serious, and cheeky. Pavel did amazing as him. I loved the styling for him and how you could tell just from the back that it was P'Singha on the screen. His character was very likeable too and although a bit mean and stupid sometimes- (cough cough last two episodes) he still landed perfectly as a good morally correct police officer, friend, and eventually lover to Thup. And that was quite nice to watch.

Thup and Singha were really good together and they really did become each other's family.

Please watch this if you're like me and are always looking for something new and nice

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Really cute main couple, but there was some inconsistencies with the story that were hard to ignore

first off, let me start this by saying I by no means disliked this show. I loved it. There were, however, multiple times during the story where I was confused. What was the point of Ta Khuean? And why did it matter that he was also a police officer who lived in the same town as Atikun, when it was obvious he didn't do it? why did they continue investigating Khuean, even after he called a victim who was already dead? If he was the killer, why would he call? Why did none of these people use their guns until the last two episodes? Why did King go into the cooler without a gun? Why were they not frantically searching for King when he was kidnapped, and why did we need a love scene when there were more important things at stake? I was also disappointed with how obvious it was who Atikun was.

I know I rambled a lot, and it seems like I'm upset about the show, but honestly I still really enjoyed the characters, and the cuteness between the main couple made up for all of the confusing plot lines.

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Very high production, but lost in story delivery

This drama stared so well, the pacing, narrative and story buildup was very good, than it got lost somehow with incompetent characters, mesdy writing and just boring storytelling.
I loved signha and thup storyline, how they met, how they grow closer even tho im questioning why there is no lawyers for suspects in the drama but lets move on.
Details to connect ghosts with crime could've been better bcz darin, a doctor who work with police suggesting ghist doing crime in first few scenes was so random lol.
Darin and sey took few episodes to stop playing around eo with miscommunication, but they were cute when they got together.

Now coming to everyone, aka police officers, everyone is so incompetent, the characters incompetence for plot convenience was killing the story progress and the enjoyment, it lead me to just lose excitement while watching, bcz i went from i cant wait to watch to lets get over it., anyway the ending was satisfying.
I might complained a lot bcz i hate seeing potential to be wasted but i won't say i didnt enjoy it full

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it was so good, until it wasn’t

this was so good! until it decided to be a stupid mess towards the end.

the prmeise was so interesting : a bunch of unexplained ritualistic murders, a person who can see ghosts and a police inspector who does not believe in ghosts.

I love mystery thrillers and serial killer stories. I love also a horror story, when it's done right. however, I often find horror stories not scary enough and they end up being lame to me. so, I had my reservations with this drama being the lame kinda horror. thankfully, that wasn't the case.

the production quality was so much better than I expected, and the horror part was done so well! the make up and special effects were pretty realistic and did not feel cringeworthy. there were quite a few jumpscares that were done well. the mystery was done so well too. up until the revelation, I personally had no idea who the killer might be.

I was so hooked from the beginning. everything was going SO well. until that revelation. it's like the moment they found out who the killer is, they all decided to be collectively stupid.

let me rant, because the last two episodes left me SO mad. yall literally know the identity of the killer, yall literally know who the next victims are gonna be, you literally have so much necessary info, yet you just decide to be a bunch of idiots and let things unfold this way? like wtf??

I understand that we needed to reach a ritual scene in the finale for the sake of the dramatics and whatnot. but did it really have to be done so stupidly? they could've just kept everyone clueless about the killer until the end, would've made this a bit more believable and much less stupid.

overall, this just makes me sad. because i was loving it it so much. it started off as an 8.5 for me, and then i was considering giving it a 9.0. but then it ended up taking such a disappointing turn.
the only reason why i didn’t rate it even lower is because i really liked the first 10 episodes and the production quality.

on a positive note, PoohPavel's visual chemistry was fire! Pooh is literally TeeTee's twin! and Pavel is so damn hot omg😭
acting wise, Pooh's acting didn't feel the best. Pavel's acting throughout the show felt pretty solid, but it could've been better in some scenes.

fun fact, this was my first time seeing these actors (I'm very new to Thai BLs). I knew nothing about them, except that the ship name is PoohPavel. once I started watching, I automatically assumed :

hella muscular, police inspector, even has tattos = Pooh
skinnier, damsel in distress, scared of ghosts = Pavel

it took me reaching ep6 to realize my mistake 😂😂

I will most likely not be watching Pitbabe, but I'll be looking forward to any future projects they have💕

PS. that opening theme song was so beautiful 🥹

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Supernatural Crime Romance?

The concept of GBYFD was really intriguing to me, and I loved the direction it went with the supernatural elements. While I do wish we got a little more backstory on the rituals and people performing them, especially before the big reveal, I still very much enjoyed how this show played out, including the investigation of the crimes. I do think there was a bit of a lull about 2/3 of the way through the show, where it felt like very little progress was being made each episode to move the case along, but I still very much enjoyed it - though watching it after it's aired might be even more enjoyable because of that lull.

Thup (Pooh) has always been able to see ghosts, and now that he's on his own, it's become overwhelming. It doesn't help that Thup ends up the only suspect of a string of murders connected to a ritual. Singh (Pavel) leads the investigation, and while he once suspected Thup just as everyone else did, it turns out Thup's knowledge of the supernatural might come in handy. Singh decides to trust Thup, and as the two grow closer, a relationship starts to form between them.

I think anyone who enjoys crime and supernatural shows will really enjoy this one. I thought the main actors did a great job portraying these characters, and the story was fairly well paced and the ending didn't feel too rushed. I did think they could have expanded on some of the characters a little bit more, but overall it was still a super fun watch! Sometimes I did think the romance was being treated as more important than the investigation, and I know we were all expecting romance with Pooh and Pavel, but I always find that too much romance ends up feeling out of place when there's murders happening....maybe I just don't find murder investigations as romantic as these characters do. Regardless, this is still definitely worth the watch!

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Goddess Bless You from the Main Plot

Overall a solid watch, but it suffers from the same issue a lot of Thai BL/GL shows do when trying to branch out from a romance-only plotline, which is failing to balance the supposed main plot of the story with the romantic subplot.

The first 6 episodes are incredibly well done and interesting, you feel curious about where the mysterious murder case is going and who could be the killer, and the horror scenes are very well placed within the narrative (props to the 2 female ghosts and the whole styling and photography team for creating such atmospheric scenes!).

However, the series already shows the first cracks in the romance department: we're supposed to believe that the police officer and the murder suspect-turned-witness-turned-spiritual consultant hit It off in the first episode and after literally noving in together are already making googly eyes at and falling over each other in the midst ot the most gruesome murder investigation. There's no investigation into Thup's background or the whole supernatural subplot, which is made even funnier when we find out who the killer is and how easily the hauntings are resolved.

From this point onward the supposed murder and horror plots have to fight for screen time with the romance, to the point where from episode 7 until the end of the series the characters start losing all their brain cells and start behaving in very convenient ways simply to move the plot along and allow space for the pairings' relationship development and love confessions. Even the reveals regarding the killer and their motives are underwhelmed by badly placed romantic scenes, which start feeling more and more like fan service.

The last 2 episodes are truly baffling, it's like the screenwriters gave up the pretence of caring about the plot and focused fully on the romance to the point where the very intricate murder case took the back seat and was fully resolved within the first 20 minutes of the last episode.

Overall, this is a series for people who like romance with a side of plot, and not people who like a plot with a side of romance. If vou watch it without trying to understand the murder case it becomes more enjoyable, because if you pay any attention to it you'll figure it out by the halfway point and the series starts feeling draggy and the characters start looking like they're getting progressively stupider. For those who prefer a focus on a strong plotline where the romance is still important but doesn't outshine the message of the story and all the characters, I recommend watching Khemjira instead.

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