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I didn't expect much since I didn't like Only Boo. But God I was wrong!! The main couple was so funny, and I love hate-to-love (and even more when one of them actually love the other one).
I kinda like the secondary couple at first, but GOD, I hate, hate, hate Van. He didn't deserve Farm. I somehow understand why Farm forgive him (because he can't handle to see the one he likes crying, but Van didn't deserve it). But at the end they form a cute couple.
The moms were funny, I love them. But I didn't like the part with the dad tbh. It bored me
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Overview of Series- My thought
Honestly Speaking, The one before this series short one Meuvtluv by luck Ep1-4 its too good than this but by the actors acting they need more work on their kissing cuts, the main actors keensea have done some series before still its not on point i feel it by watching the rom scenes as of story its kind of ok ok . Gmm focus only on school or college stuff for the young or most pair on all actors. Story line was some good it can have some other instead of college stuffs.As of 2nd couple surfjava their first onscreen presence its good to see them as act and waiting for their upcoming and still java needs to have some upskilling in his way of acting and surf is coded boyfie, 2nd couple could have some more scenes. Finally, Aj can he have a pair? 🤣 even though aj had few scenes it good having him with perfect inserting in the scenes. Final over all thought is good, but can have improve in keensea acting and story line, new actors are good in their work.Was this review helpful to you?
Bene, anche con un elephant in the room
Allora, mi è piaciuta? Sì. Sono contante che SeaKeen abbiano fatto il diciamo "salto di qualità" (in tutti i sensi nei BL)? Sì. Vorrei che il regista fosse stato un altro e ho paura per i prossimi prodotti con la GMMTV? Sì. Credo che il problema più grande sia stato che non essendo pronto (per qualsivoglia ragione), OFDO hanno dovuto un pelo cambiare la programmazione e questo ha reso l'editing molto difficile (certo è anche un vizio di New quello di mandare in onda serie non ancora finite di girare). Detto ciò non è che mi lamenti, la serie è stata piacevole e onestamente ho visto di molto peggio, l'unica cosa è che questo problema con l'editing ha reso il tutto più difficile da seguire e ad una certa, stavo perdendo quasi il filo. Però tutto è bene quel che finisce bene, giusto?Was this review helpful to you?
Head 2 Head — Carried by Chemistry, Not by the Weight of Its Own Story
Going into Head 2 Head, I already knew one thing: Keen and Sea together just work. And this drama basically confirms it. They have that rare kind of screen connection that you don’t have to “believe” — you just feel it. You could already catch glimpses of it back in Only Boo! (2024), like they genuinely enjoyed acting opposite each other, and here it evolves into something warmer, more natural, more grounded.They’re honestly adorable together, but not in an artificial fanservice way. It feels relaxed. Comfortable. Like two people who understand each other’s rhythm. And when a story is emotionally lighter than it maybe should be, that kind of chemistry ends up carrying everything.
Because if I’m being completely honest, the story itself is good… but it plays things very safe emotionally. When you compare it to something like I Saw You in My Dream (2024), which leaned harder into the supernatural emotional weight, Head 2 Head feels almost too soft for themes like grief and losing someone you love. Death is treated more like a narrative background than something that truly reshapes the characters’ emotional world. And that’s where I felt the biggest gap. Not bad writing — just… not as deep as it could have been.
But again, this is where Keen and Sea save the whole thing. They sell emotions that the script sometimes only sketches. That says a lot about their acting level, even if they’re not technically perfect yet. They have presence. They make you root for them. And sometimes that matters more than flawless technique.
The parents storyline honestly surprised me in the best way. Mam and Nui were incredible — not just as mothers, but as women, as friends, as emotional anchors to the story. Their dynamic felt lived-in and real, and sometimes I caught myself more invested in their scenes than I expected. Lift and Mos might not be central, but they complete the emotional ecosystem of the parents’ relationship. Nothing feels random. Everyone adds texture.
And yes, I need to say it: New Thitipoom showing up, even briefly, is one of those “oh wow” moments. He’s aging really well, and there’s something about seeing BL actors grow into more mature screen presence that makes me both proud and a little sad. Because realistically, many of them will transition more into mainstream roles as they age. And I get it — industry logic. But at the same time, I genuinely think BL with older characters, older bodies, older emotional baggage is something the industry is still missing. Love doesn’t stop existing after your twenties. And actors like him prove there is space for that if the industry ever wants to explore it.
Final feeling
Head 2 Head is one of those dramas where you remember the people more than the plot. And sometimes that’s okay. Because at the end of the day, what stayed with me wasn’t the story structure — it was the warmth, the chemistry, the feeling that these characters could exist outside the screen. And honestly, sometimes that’s enough to make a drama worth watching.
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Delightful and More than expected
I loved this series, was definitely my fluffy go to series for the week. Keen and Sea are always appreciated and fun to watch. They stepped up their craft and their connection was even better. I was even more excited to see Surf and Java in their first full series. Give them a lead role now, Please!!The storyline was good but we needed more, it was complex and gave the series a good edge but I needed more at the end concerning the visions, expand on the Dad storyline .
I can't wait to see what GMMTV has in store for all of them.
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A pretty enjoyable watch, so long as you suspend disbelief
I went into the drama with no expectations - I had enjoyed “Only Boo!” last year, was not entirely convinced about Sea’s acting, but the plot was entertaining enough to keep me hooked. However, I initially didn’t have “Head 2 Head” on my radar and only picked it up because I was craving a lighthearted show, one of these where the more you think about the plot, the less it makes sense. And oh boy, did “Head 2 Head” deliver in this aspect (but to my surprise - not in a bad way).Let’s talk about the main couple first: J and Jinn ended up having my entire heart. I really enjoyed watching the progression of their relationship throughout the show - fast-paced, but also not too rushed. We got enough time to see them grow closer, fonder of each other AND handle hardships together as a team. If we ignore J’s inner struggles, I also think they communicated pretty well and cleared up conflicts quickly enough, which is always great to see in a BL. My only grapple with J and Jinn is that I think the show could’ve gone way deeper with their back stories and development as individual characters. From one point onwards, it felt like their lives merged and they didn’t have much going on apart from their relationship. Which may be logical given J’s traumatic visions, but I wish it weren’t the case. Either way, I think Sea and Keen did a great job with what they had to work with. Keen was phenomenal as always, and even though I felt like Sea couldn’t really deliver during some of the more emotional scenes, his acting has drastically improved since “Only Boo!” (and a cocky character is a GREAT fit for him).
I also liked the direction they took J’s visions in. The way I understood it, they were a supernatural ability to an extent (otherwise how would you explain the notebook scene?), but one could also interpret them as a non-magical product of J’s worries about the future, or even as obsessive intrusive thoughts. Even if this wasn’t the intention of the show, I appreciate that they filmed the scenes and explained the visions in a way which allows the viewer to make their own conclusions. I also liked the way this plotline was wrapped up - there weren’t any last-minute explanations of how this ability actually works; J just basically makes peace with the fact that the future is uncertain, and that even if he might not always be able to protect Jinn, he can at least love him.
With regard to the family dynamics, there is a lot of room for growth in my opinion (and I don’t only allude to the tendency to forgive neglectful parents in Thai dramas). I found Jinn’s relationship with his mom very interesting and would’ve loved to see more of it besides the very open displays of affection and praise. I similarly wish the show would’ve focused more on how the absence of Jinn’s dad affected his childhood. I loved the scenes in which Jinn expressed his unfiltered anger (Keen did amazing in those!), but they also ended up feeling a bit empty when all we were otherwise shown as an audience was the moment the dad left. Like, a couple of throwback scenes where Jinn and his mom are portrayed struggling on their own would’ve been perfect! Likewise, I wish they also showed us how the father took care of the mother behind the scenes, as well as a more detailed explanation WHY they chose to keep Jinn in the dark; the big reveal that he was always there felt out of nowhere, as if they wanted to quickly redeem him so that the viewers have less of an issue with Jinn forgiving him (and with this being yet another show where a bad parent faces no consequences).
Last but not least: if I have to be honest, I was a bit indifferent towards Van and Farm. I did not like Van until the very end (although he admittedly underwent character growth) and I didn’t really understand why Farm had a crush on him to begin with. Especially at the point where Van’s wrongdoings had piled up, I found myself wondering how Farm’s feelings remained so strong when he was shown to be someone aware of his worth and not willing to tolerate bullshit. I am, however, relatively happy with how their storyline played out, and episode 10 when the two of them were the focus (rather than the main couple) actually became my favourite. Not because they were granted more screen time, but because we could see the friend group’s dynamics in a new light through Farm and Van's conflict.
Rereading my review up until this point, it sounds like I wasn't all that enthusiastic about the show. But that can't be furhter from the truth - because what surprised me the most regarding it is the excitement with which I was anticipating the new episode each Sunday. Not many shows have had such an effect on me, so I will be looking back on this one with warmth in my heart. Is it a masterpiece? No, not really! But it did deliver on being a lighthearted, entertaining watch, and that’s sometimes all you need. Might not be rewatch-worthy (while waiting for new episodes of “Head 2 Head”, I unfortunately found out as much about “Only Boo!”), but as long as you take off your critical glasses, I am sure you will find something for yourself in it.
(Oh, and maybe they could’ve spared us a couple of hospital visits - it gets to a point! I cheered after finishing episode 10 and there being none! Maybe that's actually why it's my favourite episode, lol)
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It's good but feels half done. Have a lot of questions
I watched this drama with high expectations cz of the hype so my review could be a bit on the picky side but i really feel the drama was half done. My review is from someone who has not read the novel.Lot of our questions are kinda unanswered. Usually in such dramas (like marry my husband etc) all the questions are answered and loose ends are tied up but here that was not the case. We will never know why or how jerome and jin fell in love in the original world or timeline. This was something i really wanted to know. I'm kinda confused if this is a parallel universe or time travel. I'm guessing it's parallel universe only cz of the last episode bridge scene where jerome is talking to his future self. Also I'm kinda confused if there were just 2 worlds or more than 2 cz jin died multiple times in multiple ways🤔. I get that his birthday wish was the reason he could save Jin but idk that didn't feel like a very good reason. Also about Farm's family, he does say its complicated. I was expecting a followup on that but they left it at that. These are few things i feel were not there. They're probably in the novel.
I'd have preferred a chronological flashback even if they kept switching back n forth. They did what they did it's not bad but not the best time travel or parallel universe BL.
Mid series i just lost interest in the main couple cz their story was pretty much it. Jerome was having flashbacks and both were taking turn in the hospital or they were just all in love and pure fluff. I feel FarmVan saved the 2nd half of the show. I was more into their story. I loved their story except for the part where Van kisses the girl. Cheating is just not my thing.
All the actors were really amazing. Couldn't tell they were all new. They were all serving visual but my favorite would be FarmVan or SurfJava😅❤️ . I just loved them a lot.
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Found it boring.
i dont know if it was just me who thought it was quite boring. also, i liked farm and van’s story better than jerome and jinn’s story. it was quite basic, but i felt jerome & jinn got together too fast. farm & van had better pacing, and also they were just more interesting in my opinion. i know you’re thinking “how can they be more interesting, jerome literally had powers!” i full honesty just found it kinda boring, romance wise. i kinda liked the way some things backfired on him when trying to protect jinn though. but that’s kinda it. i liked the end, and found it kinda interesting. but if im being even more honest, i wasnt a big fan of their acting either. dont know if its just me who doesn’t really like it. i thought surfjava’s acting was good, but theres just something about seakeen’s acting that throws me off. even though its kinda boring its still quite good.Was this review helpful to you?
Enjoyed it!
I enjoyed this drama, the only thing i didn't like is the over acting to make it comedy.The story was good.
I love Keen and Sea, they have such great dynamics and chemistry. And it isn't the most romantic chemistry and the kisses are not great, but i just saw they are only 20 years old, so i understand. And to be honest, in the real world not every couple has extreme romantic or sexual energy. Lots of couples have just more of a best friends chemistry. So i am not mad at it, i just like this pairing a lot.
Surf and Java had good chemistry, also not the greatest, but they too are still young. You can see Surf is a bit older, his acting is more mature and his chemistry and kisses are better.
Visuals were great and the music is good.
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Please stop making this kids kiss!!
This is the 3rd series I've watched with this pair and allthough their series are fun, with each new series the kissing scenes have gotten worse it seems more forced and uncomfortable. one would think tht with time they'd learn to be more comfortable with each other but that doesn't seem to be the case here. I'd rather have the kisses completely removed and just have them hug, hold hands and maybe a simple peck here and there. They have great chemistry with each other truly fantastic, but it falls apart every time they kiss.The series is actually quite fun, and has an interesting premise however the romantic scenes completely ruin what could've been at least for me and 8+ series.The second couple is far better but sadly Van is a selfish jackass and doesn't even deserve to have Farm as a friend.
JJ as always is freaking hilarious as the goofy single friend.
Although I mostly enjoyed it I doubt that I'd ever want to watch it again and doubt even more that I'd recommend it.
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plot was handled poorly ..
The acting in this series was remarkably solid, and both couples shared an undeniable chemistry that kept me watching. However, the writing didn’t quite live up to the performances; the story felt stuck in a repetitive loop, constantly circling back to the same tired plot points. To make matters worse, the future-seeing plot was poorly executed. Instead of adding intrigue, it felt messy and badly handled, ultimately dragging down the pace. It’s a shame because the talented cast deserved a much sharper and more original script to work withWas this review helpful to you?
A Fresh University Story Elevated by Two Beautiful Relationships
Finally something different!Yes, it's true, we're still at university, because it matches the age of the actors, but at least it's not the usual engineering. The story between J and Jinn is magnificent, and the one between Farm and Van is no less so, but J and Jinn were something else! I hope to see them again in Our Sky, and maybe mixed together with My Magic Prophecy, that would be fantastic! If I had to find a flaw, it would be the conclusion, which seemed rushed to me, and the fact about the track and the races. I would have explored those two things in more depth.
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