Knock Out

This drama is good—not the best, but definitely worth watching. The storyline is decent, and the scenes and character development are also fairly well done. At first, I wasn’t interested in it at all, and I think I even skipped some early episodes. But after watching a few more, I started to enjoy it, and I even went back to rewatch the beginning.

As for the acting, it didn’t really feel very emotional or impactful to me, but that doesn’t mean it was bad—it was just okay overall. One thing that stood out was Phuwis, who plays a character that pretends to be a good person. However, from the beginning, I personally felt like he was never truly good—it seemed obvious that he was just acting that way. Because of that, I think he failed to portray the “good character” convincingly.

On the other hand, YUT was really impressive. At first, he came across as a genuinely good person, and the actor portrayed that very well. But as the story progressed, his character turned into someone unstable and even a bit insane, which made him quite annoying—but in a good way, because it showed how well the actor performed the role.

Overall, this is a solid drama. It may not be perfect, but it’s definitely enjoyable and worth giving a try.

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Knock Out: Drama That Blends Emotion, Action, and the True Meaning of Support

Review of “Knock Out”

Knock Out is a Thai drama that immediately drew me in with its well-paced storytelling and emotional depth. Each episode felt purposeful—carrying its own set of emotions and meaning—making the viewing experience engaging from start to finish. The cinematography was excellent, and the choice of music enhanced the mood without overwhelming the viewer.

Let’s talk about the cast.
Phuwis delivered an outstanding performance. His portrayal was so convincing that I found myself genuinely provoked by his character’s actions—a clear sign of his skill in fully embodying the role.

Than’s character fascinated me. On the surface, he appears cold, but his emotions are always visible in his eyes. I appreciated how his portrayal captured the feeling of being lost while trying to shield others from harm. It’s a reminder that sometimes, trying to protect everyone means denying yourself the support you truly need.

Keen, on the other hand, brought warmth and determination. While he could seem childish, his strength shone through in his relentless efforts to help others—even when he felt like an outsider in their family. I admired how, despite his own fears and guilt, he was always ready to protect and support those around him.

Among the secondary characters, Mawin and Itt’s relationship stood out to me the most. I wish the series had given them more focus because their love for each other was heartfelt, persevering despite the dangers they faced. The rest of the supporting cast also brought depth to the story, even with limited screen time.

Some scenes left a lasting impact on me:

Episode 3: When Keen told Than, “Your left hook is heartless,” and Than replied, “Prove whether it is or not” before kissing him. This moment beautifully showed the power of actions over words.

Episode 12: Than and Typhoon’s reconciliation. I loved how Typhoon acknowledged that his earlier win wasn’t fully earned, and how working together for the match highlighted the true spirit of friendship and sportsmanship.

The special episode: Watching Keen and Than’s playful attempts to flirt—and their stubborn competition—was both funny and heartwarming. The handcuff scene stood out as a symbol of their bond despite their rivalry.


Perhaps the most emotionally charged moment was in Episode 3, during their time in prison. The raw exchange of hurtful words, the shared guilt, and the eventual realization that anger isn’t the way to truly understand someone you love—it was a poignant reminder of the importance of communication and patience in relationships.

In the end, Knock Out is more than a romance—it’s about resilience, trust, and learning when to stand beside the people who matter most.

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Frustrating

This series could have been enjoyable, but I gave up.

The biggest issue is the main character, Keen – he’s just unbearable: constantly angry, blaming everyone for everything, especially his boyfriend. On top of that, the actor playing him isn’t doing a great job, which doesn’t help. The other actors perform better.

As for the plot, it’s pretty thin. Once the money issues are solved, new money problems pop up out of nowhere. It’s not very original. There are also lazy plot devices, like how the leads suddenly fall in love with no real buildup.

After yet another one of Keen’s outbursts, I decided to stop watching.

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Truly a Knock Out in every sense!!!!!

After Kinnsporsche and Laws of Attraction , this is the third Thai BL which doesn't feel cringey to me. The story, pacing, acting, plot everything is so in tune and perfect.

Despite having the first works of both the main leads, they did a splendid job, their acting, chemistry is truly marvellous off screen and on screen.

I'm so addicted to it that I have literally watched it multiple times till now, while waiting for the next eps.

Brimmed with a sports outline, the series truly is embedded with romance and thriller as well. While, romantic scenes are so beautiful with one of the best kisses in any Thailand BLs till now, the thriller and mystery keeps me on toes.

Gunner and Nice kept me so intrigued with their authentic and genuine acting, I literally drown in various emotions every time I watch it.

Everything is perfect about this series. DO NOT FALL FOR THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS, THEY ARE SPAMMERS ACTUALLY !!!

This is the best BL coming this year along with Revenged Love.

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I'll force myself to finish..

i had big expectations, especially because everyone was listing this as spicy BL. not in my books, maybe my standards are too high but NC scenes always ended way too quick, sometimes i wasn't sure if they even did it. and i'm not sure if there is 2nd uncut version, i couldn't find any that has different/ longer scenes.

that being said, plot is becoming more and more stupid each episodes. as someone else said, basically everyone that shows up is a villain and is scheming against Keen for some reason. there is too many villain plots for no reason. i thought that other boxer will be the main villain and that we will spend the season watching them prep for the BIG EVENT which was that boxing match. no, the match happens and ends that same episode. then they have another same fight next episode. whatever. then there's debt collector plot, and then there's that main boxing mafia villain (don't know any of the names lol). he's obsessed with Keen who is basically a kid because his dad owes him money and he died. like how much money can it be to torture this "child" who has no clue what's going on? this is by ep 8 and i'm so tired of this plot.

also Keen just showed up without knowing nothing about boxing, and suddenly he's saving the gym and making all these big deals by fixing the matches? ok.

i love the chemistry between the 2 leads and i also like that side couple. i guess that's the only thing i like.

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Knock out sure does Knock you out.

This is the first time in a while I’m calling a series overrated—but I stand by it.

Episode one? Fantastic. I was hooked. The tension, both romantic and sexual, between the two leads was electric. Every glance, every moment of silence, every bit of body language was on point. The actors sold it completely. It felt magnetic. The shower scene? Amazing push and pull tension. Everything about the first episode made me think this show was going to go places.

Then it didn’t.

By episode two, my excitement started turning into worry. We get a huge fight between Thun and Typoon—someone clearly important to him—this early in a 13-episode series? And not just a light spar. This was intense, personal, and emotional. I was on edge the whole time, assuming we were heading into a typical but effective arc. You know the one: the main character loses badly, hits rock bottom, has a turning point, trains hard, finds clarity, and redeems himself later in a bigger, more meaningful fight. Yeah, it’s a cliché, but when done right it works, and I honestly would’ve welcomed it.

Instead? Thun wins. Right there in episode two. Against a significant opponent. Which left me going… now what? With ten more hour-long episodes to go, the plot already felt like it had nowhere to go. And sadly, I was right.

I kept holding on, thinking maybe there’d be buildup to another rematch. Maybe Typoon would cheat, maybe Thun would finally learn something about himself. But no. The story doesn’t even try to revisit that conflict. It just drops it. Then revisits with less throttle.

Then enters Keen—our magical fix-it-all guy who I’ve now dubbed the “solution fairy.” Every problem, big or small? He’s got it handled. He finds Thun, who’s mad about being forced into another fight. And suddenly the gym hates Keen for setting up the fight before asking Thun, even though his uncle literally did the same thing. The logic is all over the place.

Then comes the jail scene. The infamous “now we’re suddenly close” moment. And here’s where I have to draw a comparison to KinnPorsche, because it’s impossible not to. Remember that wilderness scene in KinnPorsche? The one where they’re cuffed together for two days with no escape, forced to survive in the forest, sleep side-by-side, talk, clash, understand each other? That arc wasn’t just sexy tension—it was narrative tension. It earned their intimacy. You saw trust build, layer by layer, over time.

In Knockout, they tried to mimic that dynamic. Two characters stuck together, sharing a space, forced to confront their emotions. But here? It’s 15 minutes in a holding cell. No real tension. No long conversations. No shift in tone. They go from annoyed to “soft” way too fast. It feels like a knockoff version of KinnPorsche without the patience or depth. Like they wanted the same payoff without doing any of the emotional heavy lifting.

After that, Keen continues to solve every issue before it even has time to exist properly. Conflict with Thun getting pulled out of the fight? Fixed. Thun being framed? Fixed. Some random crisis? Fixed. Every time the show tries to introduce a problem, Keen just steamrolls it. And it’s exhausting.

The worst part? By episode four, it feels like Keen has already “healed” Thun. Like... all his trauma, all his issues, his pain—it’s just... gone. Solved by this one guy who showed up less than three episodes ago. I don’t care if three or four months have passed in-universe, it feels like the writers speedran his development. And it kills all potential for meaningful growth. Thun doesn’t have to reflect. He doesn’t have to evolve. He doesn’t even really have to open up. Because Keen is just... there. Ready to fix everything, over and over again.

And then—of course—they have sex in episode four. Not even halfway through the series. No build-up. No proper payoff. Just vibes. And I get it, chemistry is chemistry, but this felt like a poor man’s “trauma bonding.” Like, Thun’s upset? Bang. Thun wins a fight? Bang. Someone smiles at someone? Bang. Every emotional beat gets reduced to physicality, and it’s the same issue people call out in shows like Miraculous Ladybug:

“Oh no, there’s a fight!”
“Thun is upset!”
“Keen comforts him!”
“Let’s smash!”
Repeat.

Then this continues.
Repetition of “fight bad guy,” “win/lose,” “someone makes them feel better,” “fight bad guy”—and the cycle goes on. The whole story starts to feel like it’s looping. Conflict, quick fix, shallow emotion, and repeat. The pacing feels like it sprinted through all its story arcs way too early, and now it’s just floating aimlessly. The emotional arcs are rushed, the romance is shallow, and the fight scenes lost their impact because none of it is earned anymore.

And that’s what’s sad. Knockout had the potential to be something really special. Episode one was magic. Episode two had tension. Then the plot bailed, the writing flattened out, it goes downhill fast. Everything starts feeling rushed, undercooked, and reused to the point where I honestly don’t think the directors would know what to do after episode seven. The plot left the room.

4.5 out of 10 for effort
By the time I finish this series, I’d be knocked out asleep.


(this review can be taken with a grain of salt considering i dropped the series at the end of episode three, lightly skimmed through four then gave up and browsed reviews lol.)

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This series is a merry-go-round

First off, I didn't really pay attention to the music; it was nothing special.

When I say the series is a merry-go-round, I mean it. This plot goes in circles. We start out with our main character, Keen, facing a lot of personal turmoil and money problems because his father borrowed money from a loan shark, Than is used to solve those money problems. Immediately after that problem is solved, someone else has money problems with a different loan shark. How is this problem solved? With Than and everyone else at the gym fighting in a tournament. This happening twice already felt very repetitive, and I looked at episode summaries, and sure enough, it was going to happen again, so I dropped the show.

Do I think the show is bad? No. I've watched way worse. The thing is, I've finished those shows because they weren't as time-consuming as this one. If these episodes had been shorter, around 40-50 minutes, I probably would have continued. I was already watching it at 2X speed. But no, all but one of the episodes I watched was over an hour. One was almost an hour and a half long! That it too long to sit in an episode, even if I hadn't been bored with the plot.

I couldn't even get into the relationships because both of them just fell together with no real buildup. They weren't together, and then they were so fast that I had to pause and try to figure out where in the hell the attraction started because there was no tension and only a couple of "moments" that hinted at them liking each other. From the moment Keen and Than got together, it also got very physical, between them and the second couple's NC scenes. It became repetitive, and they became moments that I only half paid attention to. Than also pays off Keen's debt after barely knowing him for a few weeks, which felt very unrealistic. Ait and Win will probably have problems down the road because it seems like Ait was doing something shady for his "boss" (probably a loan shark if I had to guess), but I wasn't interested enough to continue the series just for that.

I didn't care enough about the characters or the plot enough to continue the series. The show was missing a strong antagonist that our characters could work to overcome. Instead, we are thrown from one person causing a problem to another with no link between them, which made it feel like the plot had no clear direction or goal.

The actors overall did an alright job, I don't really have any complaints. They did what they could, given that the characters they were playing had no real depth.

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So far, *Knockout* has been one of the most quietly compelling BL dramas I’ve watched this year. With just 8 episodes in, it’s already managed to stand out—not by being flashy or dramatic, but by taking a slower, more mature approach to storytelling and character development.

At its heart, *Knockout* is a story about second chances, healing, and unexpected connection. The leads are complete opposites—one tough and guarded, the other gentle and sincere—but that contrast is what makes their interactions feel so genuine. There’s a softness to how their relationship is unfolding, and it’s nice to see a BL drama take its time rather than rushing to romantic milestones.

The acting has been a pleasant surprise. Both main actors bring a quiet intensity to their roles, and their chemistry feels natural and unforced. You can tell there’s a lot going on beneath the surface, and the show gives you space to sit with those emotions. Even the silences feel meaningful.

Visually, the series is well done—moody lighting, calm pacing, and a soundtrack that matches the emotional beats without overdoing it. The boxing theme isn’t overwhelming, either. It’s there, but it’s more of a backdrop for the characters' personal growth than a constant action focus.

If you’re looking for something more reflective, with a bit of slow-burn emotional payoff, *Knockout* is worth checking out. It’s the kind of show that builds quietly but leaves a strong impression.

Looking forward to how the rest of the season develops—if it keeps this tone and depth, it might just become a standout in the BL

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THIS AIN’T A SERIES, THIS IS A FULL COURSE MEAL ?

YALLLLLL 😭 FUHHHHHHHH OKAYYYYYYY GAH DAMNNNNNNNN!!! I tried to act calm when I started this but SIKE— I KNOW EXACTLY HOW TO REACT. THIS SERIES IS GOOOOOOOOODDDDD. And not just good-good. I’m talking BUSINESS. GOOD. Like everything??? Plot? GOOD. Characters? GOOD. Climax? GOOD. STEAM??? OH BABY. DELICIOUS. SLURPY. Michelin star behavior 🫦 We are reviewing Knock Out today and let me just say… I went in with LOW expectations. Because I saw the poster and I was like “Hmm… this giving WeTV… and WeTV sometimes be playing in my face…” So I said okay, let me not expect anything. But do I love being proven wrong??? ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY. Because WHY was I seated for episodes 1–9 without touching the 2× speed button??? Y’all know that’s serious. Now episodes 10–13… we will discuss. 😌

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a) Plot

Okay first things first— Yes, there are some filler scenes. BUT they are tolerable. Not cringe. Not useless. Just there. Like do we need them? No. Do they ruin the show? Also no. So I’ll allow it. Now the plot itself??? Actually well executed. The pacing is a bit inconsistent though. Starts fast → slows down in the middle → drags a little near climax. But nothing that made me go “oh my god skip this.”

Now quick messy synopsis because I’m not writing Wikipedia today:

Keen loses his dad (RIP king) after a dog attack— BUT HOLD ON. Is it really just a dog attack??? OR IS THERE SOMETHING SHADY GOING ON??? 👀 Before he can even process his grief, debt collectors show up like “Hey bestie your dad owes us money 😍 pay up” And Keen is like “HELL NO???” Then BOOM. He gets beaten up, almost dies, and gets saved by Thun— a fine ass Muay Thai fighter who clearly knows how to throw hands 😮‍💨 From there, Keen stays at the Muay Thai academy and y’all already know… training, tension, trauma, and ✨romance✨

But what REALLY got me hooked??? The mystery behind the dad’s death. Because the moment they hinted it might not be an accident I was like "OH??? NOW WE’RE TALKING." Now let’s talk about what REALLY deserves recognition:

THE ACTION SCENES.

GOOD LORDTTTT 😮‍💨 Why am I sweating??? These fight scenes were BEAUTIFUL. Like choreographed with INTENTION. If KinnPorsche is a 10, this is a solid 8/10 and that is a COMPLIMENT. The fight between Thun and Yut??? When Yut flipped while his legs were locked??? BABYYYYYYY FLIP ME TOO WHILE YOU’RE AT IT. I volunteer. 🙋‍♀️ Honestly this show feels like a darker, sharper, better version of Wandee Goodday. Yes I said it. Don’t fight me.

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b) Characters

>Thun played by Gunner Natsakan
He’s giving Korean oppa energy and I’m not mad about it 😌 Is he handsome? Yes. Am I obsessed? Not really. Acting wise— Body language? Good. Eyes? Baby… sometimes it’s giving loading screen. Like emotion.exe did not fully load 😭

Character-wise, Thun starts off cold, distant, don’t-care energy. But by episode 3??? This man turned into a warm boyfriend package. Too fast. I wanted more jealousy. More darkness. More toxicity. Especially with the Keen × Yut tension??? GIVE ME CHAOS. But okay… I’ll take what I can get.



> Keen played by Nice Boripat
WHY DOES THIS MAN LOOK LIKE Poon Mitpakdee LONG LOST TWIN??? Even the voice sometimes had me like UM HELLO ARE YOU SURE YOU’RE NOT RELATED??? Acting wise??? HE ATE. The funeral crying scene??? OOF. I FELT THAT.

Now Keen as a character… Let me describe him in one word: FAKE. And I mean that in the BEST way. Because he starts off as this innocent good boy… then slowly reveals himself to be a cunty, serving, power bottom ICON. YASSSSSSSSS 🫦 We LOVE a layered queen. Also he doesn’t just stand there and cry cuz he actually fights for people he loves. Respect.



> It played by Guide Kantapon
OH I BEEN KNEW THIS MAN since I Feel You Linger in the Air 😮‍💨 Acting skills? He doesn’t need discussion. He KNOWS what he’s doing. But his character??? Hmm… Lacking depth. He’s stuck between loyalty to the academy and protecting his sister, but we don’t really see his inner conflict.

He just… exists and handles things. Sir where is the emotional breakdown??? Where is the turmoil??? Also his confidence??? BABY WHY ARE YOU FIGHTING LIKE YOU DON’T BELIEVE IN YOURSELF 😭 I needed growth here.



> Marwin played by Dech Narongdet
Something about him screams Kimmon Warodom ENERGY. I don’t know what it is. The eyes? The vibe? The aura? But yeah. Acting wise he’s fine. The problem is his CHARACTER.

Because oh my god he pissed me off. Which means… he did a good job 😭 He starts off cold, distant, always on his phone. Then suddenly becomes social??? HELLO??? CONSISTENCY WHERE??? Also he causes more problems than the outsider (Keen) and I’m just like "CAN SOMEONE PARENT THIS CHILD???" And when betrayal happens??? I expected screaming. Crying. Throwing hands. But no. This man said “I trust him <3”

SIR STAND UP???



> Yut played by Gap Jakarin

…

This man.

THIS. MAN.

WHY AM I PURRING??? 😮‍💨 He lowkey looks like New Thitipoom sometimes and I cannot unsee it. But let’s talk about what matters:

HE IS FINE.
HE IS INSANE.
HE IS HOT.

Dangerous combo. The way he fights??? The way he moves??? GOOD LORD. And when he licked the blood??? I need to reevaluate my morals. Because why did I feel things??? Yut is a whole psycho and yet I’m like "hmm… would."

I need help.

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c) Steam scene / Chemistry

> Thun × Keen

OH. MY. GOD. Am I watching a series or… something else??? Because the kissing scenes??? FILTHY. DELICIOUS. PASSIONATE. 🫦 This is NOT soft boy kissing. This is grown energy. This is what im asking for from GMMTV. Maybe this wont happened if it is GMMTHEE V. :(

Anyway, the chemistry is insane. The connection is strong. And finding out they’re no longer paired together??? CRIMINAL. A waste of chemistry.



> Marwin × It or It x Marwin idk

Okay listen… Don’t ask me who’s top or bottom because I DO NOT KNOW.

And honestly??? I LOVE THAT. 😏 The chemistry is THERE. The tension is THERE. The massage scene??? BABY I ALMOST HAD A NOSEBLEED. We need MORE of them. MORE SCREEN TIME. MORE CHAOS.

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d) Overall

At this point do I even need to explain??? This series is complete. It has everything an action BL should have:

Action ✔️
Romance ✔️
Tension ✔️
STEAM ✔️✔️✔️

And y’all already know my rule... I don’t rewatch series unless it’s REALLY good.

But this one??? BABYYYYY I AM REWATCHING. MULTIPLE TIMES.

Final rating: 10/10. ABSOLUTELY. DELICIOUS. 🫦

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love2 ?❤️ so good..

first of all, I love the chemistry between the leads...so good. the Bottom is not so soft and can defend himself in most of the scenes...I love this type of character ....and the top, he is such a heartthrob 😭❤️, his facecard is magical, everytime I see his smile, i nearly fainted...so2 handsome...again, the storyline is so good and catchy, I watch the whole series without skipping any of the scenes, cuz all are so interesting and have tensions which I love the most...Idk for others but for me the show is soooo good, I fell in love 💕😘 already add in my top fav list.

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What A Knockout!

Ep 4 - Ughhh how can this keep getting better! Thun with his soft plushie side, I can’t stand it, yes I can, no I can’t, yes I can…’blow on it for me’ STOPIT, NODONT 🤣😳😂.

Likes: all of it

Not so much: I like it alll.

Funny/special moment: The Heartless Left Hook - sounds like a s€x position lmao 😳🤩🤣.

Ep 3 - the story is developing intriguingly.

Episode 2 - oh my heartbeat. My blood pressure can’t cope with the drama or the hard hitting action 😰♥️🤣.

Likes: all. Not so much: Nothing.

Funny/weird moment: Ms Muay - on Keen’s mobile as ‘Loan Shark Bitc$’ is perfect haha lol. I’m glad she’s not over acting her role as the script alone is tight and just needs enough nuance from her to really make her evil #loveher #hateher.

Episodes 1 - what a start!

With the title of ‘Knockout’, you better have some good action and amazingly it does.

When Gun, playing ML Thun turns to Keen, played by Nice Boripat Jamsat in the first scene I got chills, he reminds me of a famous Southeast action star, I just can’t remember who. I’m in love lol 🥷🥊♥️.

Likes: so many, a first for me.
* OMG Samart Payakaroon Muay Thai boxing legend playing Uncle Petch is da bomb 💥.
* It has a gorgeous music score moving from classical guitar, to modern pop, to ambient and atmospheric.
* All new leads are very strong, the older Thai actors are da bomb diggety, so good.
* So much subtext is happening between the support cast of characters Pakorn, Ait, Boong, Marwin and Klao directed so sharply by not so suprisingly Tee Bundit Sintanaparadee.
* Ms Muay - what a bitc$ bahahaha she’s so good, I hate her lmao but really.

Not so much: ummm…nothing. It’s fiercely antonist driven and I have a feeling my hearts going to be wrenched from one corner of the boxing ring to another!

Funny/weird moment: sah cute seeing some of the ‘Joker’ series set.

I have high hopes for this now, may the power of ‘word of mouth’ be strong form this BL and if not thank you to the writer, production team and cast for an outstanding piece of script, direction and acting, brava.

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