Century of Love

Watch this cause people buzzing about it. Let's just prove it... As usual MDL summary a little messed up. Let me tell the story from my perspective ^^

Story about San, a Chinese immigrant, who fell in love with Khun Wat, the daughter of a Thai aristocrat. Their romance began when she helped him recover after he was severely injured, healing him with the "five-colored stone" at NiWa temple. Their different background at that time really make it impossible for them to be together, more over Khun Wat had fiancé, Third. When San & Khun Wat decided to eloping, Third caught up to them & by accident he shot Khun Wat instead San, that's resulting for Khun Wat to dying. The panic San brought Khun Wat to NiWa temple & attempted to use the mystical stone's power to save her, but it was in vain. The only way for them to be together again was for San to enter a century-long contract of immortality with the temple goddess, agreeing to wait for Khun Wat to be reborn. The catch was that he would be tormented every night and if he failed to reunite with her after 100 years, he would also face a tragic death for eternity.

After patiently waiting for 100 years, San finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. NiWa goddess give them some clue about the reincarnation of Khun Wat. So, San along with Tao, the priest of the temple, & the family follow the guidance from their goddess & end up bump into Vee. Tao, who is follow the strict guidance from their goddess believed Vee to be Khun Wat's reincarnation. But San resist that idea, cause the problem is Vee is a man. & San didn't believe Khun Wat reincarnation will be a man & more over after they learn about Vee life is so contrast with Khun Wat's life. All that added to the character of Vee himself that at first not so good in San's eye, makes him got more annoyed by Vee.

So the bickering is started in San's heart. Cause although he didn't want to believe Vee as the reincarnation of Khun Wat, but all the symptom & indication that Vee is indeed the right reincarnation is so clear in front of San's eyes. Like how the pain San feel because of the tormented that cause by five-colored stone is much better even almost non existed when Vee is by his side. And slowly but sure San also can see the good side of Vee.

When everything seems great, San feeling toward Vee is much better, and San also finally accepted Vee as the reincarnation of Khun Wat, came Watfah into the picture. Watfah is like the mirror image of Khun Wat. And when Watfah open her mouth, San shock cause Watfah know all the story of him & Khun Wat. And when Tao check Watfah background, is more precise with Khun Wat. So all the confusion started again about who supposed to be Khun Wat reincarnation, Vee or Watfah? And what about San feeling himself, will it change back to Watfah that have the same face with Khun Wat?

That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers. Now what I like & don't.

What I like:
+ The good acting from Daou Pittaya Saechua & Offroad Kantapon Jindataweephol. & The chemistry between them
+ Portraying how we can't judge book by it's cover. Like Vee & Watfah.
+ The cute little family that San has. Especially Ju.

What I don't like:
- The crazy beginning. The priest in the temple just tell the secret of five-colored stone to San who was no one back then. Even with Khun Wat present, that kind of secret is not for all the people to know.

Overall this quite unique story you can enjoy.

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Grab You Then Loses You

This series was astonishingly hooking at the beginning. I was completely mesmerized by its fascinating story and intriguing premise. And I love period pieces and stories that reflect the culture, customs, and religions of other societies. To want to live so for someday he could reunite with his reincarnated love was just magical and so romantic. And I believed it. I wanted this story to be true. Perhaps that is the sentimentalist in me. I became starry-eyed and wanted to see true love be never ending. While this series is entertaining, it lost its magic when it got so deep into its own story. The convoluted twists and turns were simply too much and throughout it became harder and harder to find the characters likeable. Overall, this series is mildly entertaining. It certainly started out strong but then as it progressed, it seemed to flounder in what exactly it wanted to say and how to say it. I never quite bought the love story.

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Goblin of the Stone?

This drama has a little bit of everything and nothing at the same time. some moments of sweet, some moments of predictable oh so predictable and some moments of oh these affects are so bad they give it a retro feel...

I find myself loving the godess a bit more than I probably should and probably enjoyed some of the side characters more than the actual leads but all in all the chemestry is decent, the story is fine and the found family friendships are all top, top, top.

The vilanis however are just lazy writing at its best, bad directing at its worst.

An okay watch but not much more...

P.S. there may be a plot hole or ten so beware and do not expect everything to make sense...

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When the one is back but is not the one who is used to be...

This is the story of a century-old man wating for his long-lost love to return before he dies. The problem arises when the indication of his reincarnated lady-love shows it's not a she but he. Will he die before finding the love for whom he waited for a century? Now it's for you to discover the truth.
 
Honestly, very honestly, I doubted the series. Not a big fan of lakorn but I wanted to give this a try. So I started this on a whim and I wanted to see one more episode of how the story would unfold. AND to my surprise, I was hooked! I'm glad I didn't watch while it was airing because if I had, then I would have lost my mind waiting for next episodes.
 
Not everything is perfect. Things were a little cringey, awkward, and childish, but entertaining AF! There wasn't a second I felt bored. The chemistry of DaoOffroad is just the cherry on top. And I have to confess, Offroad's eye smile has become my weak point. "Having a bad day?" Just look at the picture of Offroad laughing; your worries will fade in the air like *poof*. 
 
What I liked:
-compelling storytelling 
-No bullshit time waste 
- smooth like butter chemistry of the leads
-The suspense it builds from the beginning and the way they had me seated till the last minute is commendable. 
- most importantly, the VFX was top-notch! It wasn't sloppy at all but well balanced and visually appealing. 
 
What I didn't like:
- calling your 1/3rd-aged man great-great grandfather 24 times an episode, was awkward AF. 
- it was cringey at times, so I face palmed myself quite a few times ngl.
- fighting scenes could be better, but as he was a master of martial arts, I expected a clean-cut action scene
 
Overall, it was a great watch. I can see myself rewatching this not because of the thrill but for the leads chemistry, as it was swoonworthy.

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The DaouOffroad Effect

Am I too late? Yes.
But is it worth it? Absolutely yes!

It got the hype it deserved. I’ve been adding this to my watchlist for so long and finally completed it today. The official trailer does not give justice to how beautiful this drama is. All the casts are new faces for me which makes it more memorable. They did not disappoint as everyone can act, with no cringe and underwhelming performances. It uplifts the overall impact to its highest level.

This show unexpectedly delivers a brilliant comedic approach to the story aside from the element of drama. I was laughing so hard during the interactions between the characters. They perfectly nailed it. Concept quality is above average too. My favorite is the transformation to a younger version from midnight until dawn. The child actor delivers the same personality as his older self; irritable but funny.

Offroad is the ace. I am astonished by how he conveys his role with ease. Daou is great too! He still looks so cute despite always being angry during the earlier episodes. Pond is the deity of handsomeness. I’m glad that they don’t turn him into an antagonist in his present life. Chu is an unforgettable character. She is pretty, cute, and the funniest among the crew. But when she cried, you’ll cry as well. The three-generation family is loveable, no doubt about that.

The charm from Daou and Offroad is so cute and I am always smiling whenever I see them in my social media feeds. It may not be the perfect drama for me but a high rating is worth it for how creative and entertaining this series is.

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it somehow worked even with all its flaws

So... I know I’m about to sound mad hypocritical in this review. I rated the series pretty “high” (especially considering the overall quality) even though I’m about to list a series of flaws. So let’s get that out of the way first: despite tripping all over itself, making zero sense half the time, and leaving gigantic plot holes, this show still managed to be enjoyable. It made me laugh, it made me hit "next episode" with intrest every single time, it even made me tear up a few times. And honestly? That’s the main thing I ask from a series, to make me feel something.
That being said... I'm not gonna sit here and pretend this was a well-made show production-wise.

The plot was plotting. San, our main protagonist, performs a ritual and gets 100 years to find the reincarnation of his dead lover, Wat (or Wad? Whatever, I'm calling her Wat). She was killed by her fiancé in a classic arranged marriage tragedy. On the 100th year, thanks to Sensei Tao's research, they finally track her down, or more accurately, him down. Here the beginning of San and Vee's relationship. And lemme tell you, they go through a lot (like, a LOT) just to get their happily ever after.

Some people complained that the series sidelined the BL plot in favor of action, family drama, rituals, and endless flashbacks. And honestly, I'm very much into this kind of BLs that are a little more grounded and less in their own "bubble". But here? The BL part got sidelined so much that when it resurfaced it felt awkward and super unnatural.
The relationship moved way too fast. San went from “I hate you and everything you are” to “I love you and would die for you” after Vee went to the hospital. O get that near death experience scares u, bit this was too much. Like... where was the buildup?? Two minutes of bonding in four episodes isn’t exactly “soulmate” material. If they'd just given them more time to actually be with each other, everything would’ve hit harder.
They have a confession, a date, and immediately the plot push the romance out the window again in favor of action scenes. So by the time they're kissing in episode 10, it just felt awkward (??).
(Also, who thought it was a good idea to have a love scene while one of them was basically half-dead and they were sobbing? Romantic.)

Speaking of plot holes... why was the reincarnation mystery never solved. You don’t know if Watfah or Vee is the real reincarnation. Like, the whole story hinges on this, and they just decided to shrug and give a speech about “the past being in the past”. Clever way to get rid of every thought they would have to put to solve the mess they created (If you’re curious: if they said Vee, they'd have to explain why Watfah looks identical to Wat and why the stone glowed near her; if they said Watfah, they'd have to explain why Vee was the one easing San's pain, and why the math added up to him. Basically, they wrote themselves into a corner and then ghosted.)

Another thing that gave me major ick was the timing of everything. Coincidences were off the charts. One convenient thing? Fine. Two? Eyebrow raise. Three? I’m rolling my eyes. It was like the universe was just serving them plot points on a silver platter. Example: the magic stone that glows when San’s soulmate is near just so happens to light up the moment they check it. Not before, not after: right when they are in the room. Or during a fight scene, random bad guys get “accidentally” offed to tidy up the story. Like... okay. Totally not lazy writing or anything.

Vee and San as protagonists? Solid.
Vee was annoying at first, very "man-child energy", but he grew on me. I liked that his decisions, even when dumb, actually made sense for his character. Same for San. He was more bearable overall, but I feel like they wasted a huge opportunity with him. Instead of doing a lazy 180 on accepting Vee's gender, they could’ve actually explored his internalized homophobia, especially considering he’s basically a dude from the early 1900s. Missed opportunity.

The side characters hineslty chef’s kiss.
Ju and Third were my favs. Third was suspicious at first (being the reincarnation of the prince who killed Wat will do that), but he turned out to be one of the few people with functioning brain cells at the end. And Ju? Girlboss supreme. Funny, independent, and finally a woman NOT reduced to a homewrecker trope. Love that
The villain tho? Cartoon-level evil. Zero backstory, zero nuance. They popped in, did evil things, died (twice). Look, I like unapologetic villains, but this was just lazy.

Fortunately, the actors carried the whole mess on their backs.
Especially Vee and San (Offroad and Daou): every emotional scene hit like a truck because they sold it. I even teared up during episode 10 (which almost never happens for me), so major props to the cast.
The only casting choice I was a little "eh" about was the actress for Wat/Watfah. She was gorgeous and looked perfect for the role, but she was just too sweet-looking to sell Watfah’s mean-girl energy. Every time she tried to look evil, my brain was just like "Aww cutie."

Now, the production...
Yeah. No.
I’m not gonna roast the video quality too hard because maybe that was just the site I watched it on. But the cinematography? Almost nonexistent. No "wow" scenes. Which is normal for those kind of series but for some reason this season completely lacked them
The color grading was the real crime. They were clearly trying for a red-orange palette (temples, the goddess, posters, yada yada), but everything else looked so dull. Even the reds were sad. So many scenes could’ve popped more with better colors.

And the slow-mo. The slow-mo.
It was giving Indian soap opera levels of dramatic zoom-ins and slo-mo, and I was CACKLING.
(Side note: not trying to be offensive, it’s just genuinely the first thing that came to mind.)
Special effects? Meh. They looked fake, but they didn’t make me cringe, so whatever. Stayed in their lane.

And finally: the thing I hated most. The music.
Not the songs themselves, some of them were actually really pretty, but their placement. They played that anxiety inducing violin instrumental during chill scenes, they played the same chill song under happy and gut wrecking scene . Why, just why


All in all, yeah, this series was a hot mess. Bad script and sloppy production.
But somehow? I still recommend watching it.
Turn your brain off a little, stop questioning every logic fail, and just feel it. Cause even with all its flaws, this show made me laugh, made me cry, and made me care. And sometimes... that’s enough.

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Delightfully overdramatic

A disclaimer first: I watched this drama while I was sick, and in pain from an ear infection -- what I wanted was something sufficiently fast-paced and engaging but not too complex in terms of plot. It was clear from the first episode that "Century of Love" would be exactly what I needed.


It's a delightfully overdramatic series -- from San's over-the-top reaction to Vad's death in the past, to the supernatural elements, the heinous villains, and San's family in the present. It was fun to watch, appropriately ridiculous in the fight choreographies (and their sound effects) and the main villain in his wheelchair, which was juxtaposed with the silliness of San's family members trying to get them together.
Some plot-changing decisions didn't make any sense to me -- why did the shrine keeper/priest in 1924 agree to the ritual, if it would result in the destruction of the last piece of Nüwa's Five-Coloured Stone? Why did he not refuse, since death and loss are part of the cycle of life? Why didn't Tao (the shrine keeper/priest in 2024) recognise the signs of Nüwa's approval and why didn't he trust in his own calculations but let himself be confused by lies later on?

Nevertheless, the drama is remarkably consistent in keeping to its universe's rules, in the actions of the main and supporting characters and in the story they want to tell.

Because the story is not without depth. The core message the writer wanted San / us to see is being spelled out towards the end of the last episode, so I won't spoil that for anyone who hasn't seen the drama yet.

Another aspect I found much more interesting is the way two forms of homophobia are shown here -- the overt homophobia of San and the internalised homophobia of Vee (which is reinforced by his low self-esteem, more on that later). San's homophobic behaviour comes from the time he grew up in, he believes in the values and customs he's known all his life, and after he has overcome them, he is very much willing to pursue a relationship with Vee. We've seen that in other BLs already, even if not that often in the last year or so.
Vee, on the other hand, is even more interesting. Outwardly, he's openly bisexual, he is out to his grandma, he has had sexual relationships before, and he admits early on that he has a crush on that handsome man named San. However, the deeper his feelings for San grow, the more insecure he becomes. He doesn't trust this budding relationship, and with good reason -- don't we all know that "you should never fall for a straight man"? It gets worse when a young woman, who calls herself Vadfah and tells them that she has dreamed of San all her life (unlike Vee), and has the same birth date and place as Vee, so they share the same destiny -- as Tao says, the probability that she is the real Vad, is higher for her than for Vee. The probability is also higher just because she is a woman -- isn't it more "normal", more "usual", and doesn't it make more sense that she is the one San has been waiting for? Vee believes all these things.

Vee also has quite low self-esteem. He manages to hide it by playing up his goofy side, by smiling and laughing, by making self-deprecating jokes -- but occasionally he will let another character (and us) in, and tell us about growing up poor, about how he was cheated because of it and now has a criminal record, how having his grandmother as his only family member made him an outcast among his peers; and then he will try to laugh it off, play down his experiences, while the others look on in horror. With San, he is a bit more direct; he tells San that he's not worthy enough to be with him because he's from another class, because he's a man, because he is Vee.
I love Vee's complexity, his optimistic side, and his love for his family, as well as his insecurities and self-doubt. He is a well-written and consistent character, and I wish they'd have explored him a lot more.
However, I do understand that this is not the main story the writers wanted to tell -- it's a side story, and just the story that I, as a viewer would have found more interesting. So, this doesn't affect my rating.

These three aspects -- San's overt homophobia in the beginning, Vee's internalised homophobia and his low self-esteem -- all of them could have given the series a deeper meaning if the writers had made them stand out a bit more, made the character's emotional journey clearer, or maybe given them a bit more room.
On the other hand, I do understand that this drama was always supposed to focus on the romance, the villains' plot and the message they spelled out at the end (although I would have liked to see that shown more clearly throughout the drama, rather than being said outright -- but then, I'm a fan of subtle storytelling).

One other thing I'd like to point out is that I love the colours and the sets -- I love how the living spaces reflect the characters, and even Vee's room in the first episodes, which we only see in a few scenes, does this. I love the shrine, with its rich reds and its shadows. I love how San's mansion stands out ridiculously among the low and small houses around it.


Was it good?
For a Thai BL, it definitely was. It had a theme that was different from the usual plots, it was consistent, even if a bit overdramatic and more or less predictable.

Did I like it?
I did! I do wonder though, if I had liked it as much if I hadn't been sick.

Would I recommend it?
I would, with the caveat that it feels very Thai, and not to expect a masterpiece of art.

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♡Lovebirds of Century♡

Normally, I can't enjoy the fantasy romance, especially if you mix it up with bl. Most of the time, it goes wrong, and results too much cringiness. This show is more than okay. The story is pretty original. I can't say it's great though. There are tiny plot holes and things that should've been better. But it doesn't destroy the whole storyline. It's to be expected when you create a whole lot of imaginations things are easier to get messed up even in K drama, Hollywood and whatnot. That's why most bls are lighthearted romcoms. And that's why I wanna applaud the effort of the whole production team of this show, even the costumes look pretty dope. Most of things are done in minute detail.

Now, the best appreciation goes to the casting directors for choosing a whole lot of not just good-looking but great actors. I mean, they seriously know the deal. Aside from some comic relief, it's a serious show. It's okay to accept the actors who just have looks for light romance, they can make it even funnier with the actors who can't really act. Even the side characters here are no joke. For an example, the first one that came to mind would be Chu. Honestly, the character presents the good fit of a gen z great granddaughter well, not just the way she dressed. Then, Third character. Man, I swear that man can act. I've seen the actor in another drama. At first, I couldn't recognize him because he looks totally different here, then I found out and it's amazing how much he's changed according to the roles. His character is so likeable too, he's almost making me fall for the second lead syndrome. If it wasn't for San (gosh San is so fine too I can't), I definitely side with him. I especially love how Daou act as San, a boomer. He seriously look like one lol the way he talks and behave. All the other actors are great, the grandma, the grandpa and the villain girl.


SPOILER!

It's just my personal opinion, but I feel like San didn't really fall in love with Ms. Wad. Sure, she maybe his first love. We all know how first love can be, and then also he felt indebted to her for saving his life. Y'all would be like, duh he waited her his whole-hudred-years of life! At the time, he loved her because she was the only one and 'the one that got away'. The way San loves Wee is more with passion—more like life partner love.


I'm writing this review before I watch the last episode, I'm not sure how it will turn out after the final episode but I don't think it'll change my view of the show much. So it's a 9/10 for me. I love it!


FINAL THOUGHTS!

After watching / completing the series, I gotta say such a wholesome watch for me—gave me laughs and kept me agitated. The best thing about this series is the chemistry of the two main actors—Daou and Offroad never disappoint us. Rather, they make us to want more. I don't think I'll ever get bored of them being lovebirds on and off screen keke ☺️ Not just that, they're pretty good actors although they don't have much experience. I like the music too. To be honest, I think it's become one of my favorite BLs so far.

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Okay, so I recently watched thai BL but I have been a BL fanfic and manga fan for the last 10 years, so I'm really choosy for what I read & watch, I have watched the famous thai BL such as Kinn Porsche, My School President, My Love Mix Up, Bad Buddy Love in the Air, Until We Meet Again, My Stand and most recently We Are (which I believe is one of the best BL series as Im just in love with Phuwin & Pond so much), but believe me, none of thoses series have made me written a review about them. Century of Love is my first review.

Okay so let me explain what I love the most:
1. The on point story telling, I mean come on, its really straight forward, easy to digest
2. The relationship between San's family. I love them so much, and they are really funny & supportive to San & Wee
3. The comedic feeling, I laugh out loud on ep 4 when San dreamt of meditation after Wee gets flirty with him and instead get seduced again by Wee the cunning fox in his dream hahaha
4. The chemistry between San and Wee, I mean, have you seen them?!
5. Positive energy of Wee, this guys is really rays of sunshine

Im so glad that this series come out twice a week, because what would I do if it only comes out one ep per week???

If you haven't watched this, just go & watch them, I swear you wouldnt regret it at all

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The power of predestined love and the complete transformation of broken people into beings of light

The power of predestined love
''Century of Love', the LGBTIQ+ romantic drama that combines elements of fantasy and action, reminds us that love inspires concepts as beautiful as the one that becomes the heart of this Thai series.
Directors Thanawat Panyarin ('Sanaeha Diary Series: Buang Sanaeha'), and Wo Worawit Khuttiyayothin ('Laws of Attraction') are behind 'Century of Love', a romantic fantasy that unfolds over more than a century.
Screenwriters Nueng Chawanon Sarapat ('To Sir, With Love' and 'Laws of Attraction'), Sorawich Pinyomit ('Laws of Attraction') and Apirat Hinkaew ('Suphapburut Sut Soi 2022'), are in charge of weaving a story with wonderful plots and eternal romances in which only predestined love will be able to save a young man from his own inner maelstrom.
The story revolves around San, a good-hearted boy who, due to the power of the Stone of Five Colors, which has turned him into an immortal being but with an expiration date, has waited for his love, Miss Wad ( Cookie Yada), for 100 years, waiting for him to be reincarnated into another person. To do this, he must face suffering, both physical and mental, all for the long-awaited reunion.
If he fails to find her within the given time frame, he will inevitably succumb to a tragic death for eternity.
About to finish the last year of the century before the power of the stone becomes his eternal curse, San meets Vee, a flighty and charming Adonis who seems connected to his life. However, San is reluctant to accept that his beloved, for whom he has waited so long and endured even loneliness, has been reborn as a child.
The creators present a story in a way where emotions pervade the entire story that is addressed in the script. Narratively, the series explores various themes, such as the conception of love, couples, the passage of time and life experiences.
Furthermore, through their protagonists, both directors and screenwriters can establish an analysis of attraction, love and desire, in addition to solving the great vital enigma of romanticism. One of the greatest virtues of its script are the different time jumps that arise, which provokes emotional introspection, but also growth and maturity in the face of the unknown. It has a striking personal force and Thanawat Panyarin and Worawit Khuttiyayothin know how to exploit it to the core of their story.
They are not afraid to show the edges and flaws that the human being hides, seen above all in the character of Vee, a boy who cares about his grandmother, who is faithful to his friends, a loyal lover, kind, smiling, but is not a waste of virtues, because he is not afraid to go against established norms and commit the occasional transgression, but not for ambitious or selfish purposes, but to help and protect the people he loves.
The series captivates viewers from its first frames not only for its interesting plot and for introducing the audience to an attractive, addictive, exciting and intricate narrative, but also for the inspiring performance of its two protagonists: the actors and singers Daou Pittaya Saechua and Offroad Kantapon Jindataweephol, members of boy group LAZ1, who play San and Vee, respectively, an on-screen couple famous for their work in the 2023 BL drama 'Love in Translation', where they played Yang Yan Feng and Phumjai , in that order.
It is a fact that 'Century of Love' conquers viewers thanks to Daou and Offroad, two actors with brutal on-screen chemistry, in addition to being very comfortable with each other. The synergy they create between them transfers to the seats and it is logical that there is so much truth in their interpretations.
Offroad has an innate naturalness, in addition to knowing how to take his character to emotional levels without falling into drama. He transmits at all times that transformation that occurs in his character. We see a metamorphosis on screen that is believable. A totally correct choice, given that he understands his character and sentimentally strips himself before the viewer.
For its part, thanks to Daou's acting work, the series does not fall into excessive sentimentality, which can occur in film and television romantic stories. It gives you San an identity and the allows to explore other horizons intrinsic to people. He steps hard, but always giving space to the rest of the performances on screen.
On the other hand, Cookie Yada plays a role that could seem to be in the background, but provides greater realism thanks to an unadorned performance. He is insightful and his presence on stage is enjoyable. It gives luminosity, mystery and suspense to the series, as well as a turn of events, which, without a doubt, the audience appreciates. A very human artistic team, which is not afraid to go to the deepest part of history.
One of the peculiarities of 'Century of Love' is the technical realization behind it. Its visual quality is outstanding. It is important to emphasize that it has its own personality and chooses scenarios that become the best staging. By using common or everyday locations, such as a hospital ward, a convenience store, a Buddhist temple, or the hallways and rooms of an old house, they could have fallen into artistic neglect, but this is not the case.
His photographic direction is careful and there are shots that are really delicate and that, in themselves, evoke beauty. Likewise, they also provide a more raw and visceral force in scenes that have a tension that needs that power.
Furthermore, the work behind the artistic direction must be highlighted. Those in charge of this aspect have known how to choose some scenarios in a special way. There is that pleasure in appreciating both the great monuments and public spaces of Thai cities, as well as small places that are more important for the protagonists.
In the same way, it stands out by virtue of its communicative power to transmit the passage of time and the processes of material decay. In 'Century of Love' a model of precise cinematographic calligraphy, whose plot shows concern for the minimum scenographic details that complement, and in some way also explain, San's journey marked by the god Cronus.
The old and dilapidated Chinese Opera Theatre, apparently a set set up for filming, once splendid and vital, which has a symbolic force in history for being the scene of dates between the two lovers a century ago, in addition to being the place where they inevitably separate, suggests a universe in disintegration, whose only possible opening would lie in the meeting and union of the two protagonists in the present.
The consortium of the plot with the musical appoggiatura, especially the main theme "Waiting to Tell You", by the talented artists Niphat Kamjornpreecha and Kan The Parkinson, and performed by the actor who plays San, tells the story of the feelings of the characters, represents another of the fortunes of the television project.
Another point that enhances the series is the handling of the influence of art itself. One of the rooms of the mansion where the protagonists live is a true art museum in which true artistic jewels hang or are stored in its display cases. This demonstrates the intention of directing 'Century of Love' to a level away from the banal and only focusing on the romantic. There is that effect of showing life itself.
The viewer will be drawn to the tender and deep characters, such as Prince Trai, Mrs. Ward's fiancé in one of the timelines, and Dr. Third in another timeline, the present, played by the attractive actor Pond Ponlawit. Ketprapakorn, who I have followed since I discovered him in the role of Wang in the series '180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us'.
The fact that this last character loves Veer is an element to consider in thinking that the young convenience store worker is the real Mrs. Ward reincarnated. Likewise, that Wada does not see Prince Trai in Dr. Third has other connotations to be discovered over the course of the series.
The cast closes with Gumpuns Koravich Sarasin as Doctor Tao, a faithful friend of San and temple official; Kae Trungta Kositchaimongkol as Rat, San's great-granddaughter; See Parattakorn Kaiyanan as Ton, Wee's friend; Xiang Pornsroung Rouyruen as Chu, San's great-great-granddaughter, Boss Natpongpon Suddee as the evil Uncle Suchat.
Also worth highlighting is the plot, full of unexpected twists, and a unique and enveloping atmosphere, which keeps you in suspense and really manages to capture you from the first moment.
The visual quality is impressive, with special effects and cinematography elevating the experience. Each episode leaves a feeling of wonder and curiosity, inviting you to reflect on the conflicts raised and anticipate what will happen next.
I recommend the series for many reasons. It's short and to the point, without unnecessary filler. Well done in terms of special effects, twists and script. Enough to develop the story but without adding straw. With deep messages, it has a certain originality (at this point it is very difficult to invent anything new). It has, in addition to the above, ethics, satire, morality, an intense drama that can make you cry, a touch of humor that will make you laugh more than once, a plot that engages.
Don't miss it.

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