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Can be a contender for my best BL for the year 2024!
When I saw the official trailer, I was intrigued and genuinely wonder how they were going to handle the story. And I must say that they did an excellent job. For these five past weeks, i eagerly await and watch the two episodes per week, becoming more engrossed and wrapped with this story.And yes, there are some parts where I can see that can be cringy as well as the 'villains' were extremely week and at a point, I was already predicting the storyline to go a certain way (which it did with their little twist), it was still an enjoyable and emotional journey. This series got me in my feelings in the last two episodes and I can't say when last this has happened to me and that's why I see this series as a contender for my best BL for the year 2024!
What makes this series stand out for me, personally, is the love story between San and Vee. While they had their ups and downs, I felt that their relationship was portrayed beautifully. They loved and cared for each other that they would do anything for each other, even if it's their own lives. San and Vee went through a lot to get to the point they got to throughout the series. And I will most definitely recommend this series to others.
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Viva o futuro, não se prenda ao passado.
Que história linda, comecei sem expectativa nenhuma e realmente me surpreendeu. Pra mim um dos melhores bl do ano, historia, atuação, fotografia tudo bom!P'Third o sábio esqueceu de contar que a sua alma gêmea sou eu💋
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Best reincarnation BL series
Century of Love is a captivating series that hooked me from start to finish. As a fan of reincarnation stories, I was eager to dive in, and it exceeded my expectations. The plot twist where San discovers his soulmate is a man after expecting a woman is a game-changer. And San certainly not into it because he is very loyal to his past love and besides he is a straight 120 year old man.This series balances humor and romance beautifully, with the family teasing San being a highlight. The leads' chemistry is undeniable, with Vee's charm and playful side and San's grumpy demeanor making their romance all the more sweet. San's journey from resistance to acceptance as Vee's lover is romantic and satisfying. In addition, I like the fact that his family is so supportive of their relationship.
The villain, Wat, is convincingly portrayed, and her unexpected role in helping San in the end is a nice touch. This series introduced me to Daou and Offroad's work, leading me to watch their other series, Love of Translation and I am looking forward for their upcoming series, The Wicked Game.
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EYES OPENING SERIES FOR ME
I knew how popular the main leads were but I didn’t care much because their appearances were not my type. Still, I gave this series a try and oh my God it was excellent! Their acting skills were amazing. They made me cried for them and laughed for them. Not to mention their chemistry was over the top.About the plot, the writers were talented. They really came up with a convincible ending.
Other actors and actresses were skillful too.
This series taught me, again, about many lessons of love and life.
The only minor of this series is its BGM. But it didn’t lessened my emotion much.
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A 100 Years of Waiting
Century of Love is a very high rated and recommended BL series in different social media platforms. Some are claiming that it can be considered the best BL series of 2024. Yes, I also believe that this series is one of the best BL produced.The Century of Love is a story between San and Wat. The story started with San being chased by some sort of guards or policemen. Thankfully, Ms. Wat is there to save him. The two develop some feelings for each other. Unfortunately, Ms. Wat is already in a fixed marriage with Trai. Ms. Wat doesn't love him. When the three of them meet each other, Trai is going to shoot San, but instead shot Ms. Wat.
San has a "master" and they're supporting some sort of deity in Thailand. Since San love Wat so much, he begged his master to help her. Sadly, her master said that he cannot help Wat since she is already dead. But there is another way. He got the five colored stone and break it into half. With this stone, they will meet again sometime. This also gave San a long life of another 100 years, because he need to meet again the reincarnation of Wat before the deadline of 100 years. If he did not find Wat's reincarnation by then, he will die tragically.
After 100 years, many generations already passed. There they located Wat's reincarnation. But when they met her, she is already a boy named Wee, who have a bad background. Unlike, Ms. Wat who is a girl and a noble. The story basically revolve with San and Wee's journey to being a lover, the Five Colored Stone, and San's last moments.
The plot and story was easy to understand. It was magically done. The way that this kind of story is unique to the taste of the viewers is really what makes it interesting. Each episode was really amazing and I can really keep-up on what is happening. My only problem is the way the CGIs are done, it was so bad. It felt like someone unprofessional did it.
The characters and casts are also amazing.
San - His boomer acting is really good. His character really portrays that he is already a hundred plus year old man. His action scenes were also chef's kiss, it was so satisfying to watch those scenes.
Wee - I somewhat disliked his character in the middle of the series. I understand that he needs to do that because of his grandmother, but I just cannot stand that decision of his. On the other hand, I love his acting whenever he is showing lovey-dovey emotions to San.
San and Wee's chemistry is a 10/10. You cannot really miss out on them whenever they're doing a film.
The other side characters are also really amazing addition to the series, both the actors and the characters they are portraying. Especially to Tao and Ju's character, they really added the extra flavors to the scenes they are there.
In totality, The Century of Love is really good and a must watch BL series. The only problem with is the CGI scenes, the rest, it was the best.
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One of my favorite series this year!
Went into this one for Daou and Offroad and stayed for the absolutely amazing story! I don't even think I watched the trailer for this one, literally just started it because I adore Daou and Offroad and really liked their last series, Lost in Translation. I was hooked after episode one! The plot was so much fun but also really complicated and really enjoyable. I loved that we didn't 100% know if Offroad's character was the person Daou's character had been searching for for the last 100. I also liked that Wat's character wasn't trustworthy and kind of a sucky person, like I wasn't expecting her to be like that. Absolutely loved the "love triangle" with the doctor, he was such a wholesome and genuine character. The grandma story line hit a little too close to home and was done really well. I know these shows rely a little too heavily on the sick parent or grandparent story line, but this one was so incredibly realistic and had my BAWLING!If you haven't watched this one yet, I highly recommend! I can't wait to see what the future has in store for Daou and Offroad!
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Not bad for the relatively new Daou-Offroad pairing
This drama had a promising start with a unique premise and as we have already seen that the lead pair have good chemistry from love in translation which should have added on the favorable side of the series - But this drama quickly wobbled in the mid episodes and had a okay-ish ending.I would have loved to see the story and characters more fleshed out during its runtime instead of making some really potential characters just some disposable plot devices.
I was very excited for this story over the currently airing not so good JBLs .
Anyways - nevertheless this pairing has good potential for future projects as both the actors have improved considerably in their acting - Looking forward for their new projects .
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Not bad but far from unforgettable
Right from the start, it feels like Lakorn, to our delight: excessive acting, big production, tons of drama, ultra-cheap special effects. You start hoping for a second To Sir, With Love.Alas, the series quickly devolves into an unpretentious little comedy, and the charm of Lakorn disappears. The poor acting, especially by the man who plays Wee, doesn't help matters. We start to get bored.
The last part is a little more dynamic and saves the whole thing. Still, this series won't make the list of BL's best!
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Simples but captivating
It's a very interesting series and a great story for Daou and Offroad, who have undeniable chemistry and deliver an excellent work here.The story reminds me a lot of First Love, Again and I like how it's developed. It's a simple story, but well executed and what really stands out here is the interaction and charisma of the main actors.
The direction is a bit weak, especially in the action scenes and the more dramatic moments. The series has a soap opera-like feel, especially in the cinematography, which is quite flat and waist the beautiful sets they have.
And one of the only things I don't like about this series is the villains. There's no need for them, they serve no purpose in the plot and the whole discussion about stealing the stone becomes repetitive and tiring. The series could benefit from a secondary couple or better development of the other characters instead of insisting on all this drama of the uncle and the impostor trying to steal the stone.
It's a fun project with great actors, a well-structured story and despite the poor production, it's a series that delivers an excellent result with a couple that exudes chemistry.
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Potential to be great, ruined by writing
7-7.5 stars.This BL reminds me of The Sign and how I felt watching it. I loved the concept and plot line as well as the chemistry between the leads, but there were just too many moments of logic being thrown out the window that dampened by enjoynment. Also I feel bad rating this low because quality was really nice but it was also highly dramatized with lots of makjang-esque moments that really cheapened the overall quality.
The romance seems like it would be one of those classic epic love stories, like in IFYLITA, that lasts through the years and shows you how time can't stop one true love (I mean, its right there in the title too); however, interestingly enough, I didn't get that feeling by the end of the show. Suffice to say, it feels like the message in this BL is more about moving on and living in the present, not holding on to what has passed but following your heart. Especially with how inconclusive the plot was about Vee and Wat, I just wasn't getting the anticipated 'Centuries of Love' vibes yk? Anyway, I don't mind it too much because the chemistry between the leads was great. Vee's actor did give me cringey moments here and there with his acting, but he was a lovable character.
Mini spoiler: TLDR rant from above is just, how can you name a series 'Century of Love' yet make me doubt at the end whether the main leads are actually the fated couple or not...
Things I liked about this show were the family dynamics between San and his descendants(?), Vee's relationship with his grandma, watching San progress from hating(?) Vee to being head over heels for him, Third's friendship with Vee and him being the voice of reason in this show (also love that they broke away from the cliche of the 2nd ML pining after the MC plot), and Chu (bestest great grand daughter ever), oh and big shoutout to Doctor Tao!
Overall, it's just an okay series. Steam level is medium but has great intimacy (Hello, neck and wrist scenting!). I hope to see San's and Third's actors in other BLs in the future as I really liked their performance in this.
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Best underrated drama
Is this the bl series? No way how can these dramas couldn’t become so famous like before other bl dramas 😢 this drama and chemistry between lead actors , other actors and script everything is awesome and also as Indian I liked how they showed important of god in our life very much enjoyed it hope this drama gets recognised like other famous dramas all the best to the team very well done job ❤❤❤Was this review helpful to you?
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