Please give Melody of Secrets a chance.
The Bad: A weird plot and poor storytelling initially.The Good: Beautiful cinematography, fantastic soundtrack, and stellar acting by ForceBook.
The first half of the first episode was terrible, and I can honestly see why so many people dropped it. However, the latter half saved the show for me, and I think those who gave up on Melody of Secrets made a huge mistake. The chemistry between Force and Book was absolutely sizzling.
The story wasn't actually that bad in hindsight; it’s just that there’s a plot twist that makes the first few episodes difficult to follow. Once everything is cleared up, it all makes sense in the end. In my opinion, the best part of this drama is the romance between Tankhun and Botpleng; ForceBook owned every single scene they shared.
While I didn’t care much for the other characters, my eyes were glued to the screen every time Book appeared. My heart ached whenever a tear fell from his eyes. Book did so well, I’m so proud of him. Force deserves just as much credit—he was the hot criminologist I never knew I needed! He usually plays stoic characters, and while Tankhun is somewhat similar, Force showed great improvement in his acting. He did so well during the emotional scenes, that I want to get a hug from him as well. And the kisses! EVERY. SINGLE. EPISODE. Oh my god, totally not complaining, keep it coming, ig?!?
Each scene featuring the two of them was shot beautifully. Between the visuals and the overall vibes, the production was incredible, I even found myself taking screenshots throughout the episodes.
It’s great to see a couple like ForceBook branch out. The genre shift definitely added a layer of intrigue that set it apart from the typical BL formula.
I have to give it to them for taking on such challenging roles. While Enchanté, A Boss and a Babe, and Perfect 10 Liners felt somewhat similar in tone, they really showed their potential in Only Friends and Peaceful Property. Now, with Melody of Secrets and their upcoming show Lovers and Gangsters, they are proving they can handle much darker, more complex material. It’s been an impressive evolution to watch. ForceBook’s filmograply is impressive, which can’t be said for many other CPs. I truly think people are sleeping on them, which is a shame. They choose their projects carefully, and they always deliver.
Overall, I think Melody of Secrets deserves to be given a chance. It’s unique, intriguing, and different from the usual BL stories. I didn’t expect it, but it’s now one of my all-time favorites.
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Best mysteryXromance series
I overall enjoyed every second of this series and can’t wait for more eps to airThe directing and storytelling is top notch you can never guess what’s about to happen next and I love it when a series keeps me at the edge of my seat without being cliché
Main actors Force and Book did a great job with how they portrayed the characters and handled the emotional scenes so perfectly
Also I’m so happy to have Boun, Jan and Ployphach as support roles bc they’re such amazing actors (srsly so gooood that I don’t trust any of their characters in the show 🤣)
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A Tale of Thousand Lies
An unpredictable phycological thriller drama that manages to keep you in the dark almost until the end. The mystery part is very interesting and suspenseful. Highly detailed with many twists and turns, the story requires the audience's full attention from the very beginning, because a lot of information is not going to be repeated more than once and everything said will be important later on.Regarding the romantic aspect of the series, I wasn't as convinced. It needed a stronger build-up or less space in the plot by skipping any unnecessary scenes, so it felt more naturally integrated to the rest of the story and its style, rather than like a separate storyline. The fusion of the two genres just wasn't very successful, in my opinion.
As for the characters, they were well-developed overall, very intriguing, with some interesting traits. They were neither two-dimensional nor without depth, and everyone had their own goals and motivations.
The acting was good as well. Every actor did a fine job and I was more than happy to see Force and Book in roles that were very different from the ones they are usually cast in.
Overall, I do recommend this series, especially to fans of mysteries and complex plots. It has some issues with the whole execution and the writing, but it's still a drama with a lot of layers that will keep your attention, and the payoff will be worth it.
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Watching this is a choice...
I decided to watch this despite the low rating, which by the way is not nearly low enough,so it's on me, I put myself through this mess and I'm suffering the consequences.I don't want to be entierly negative so first I'm going to list the positives.
1. Hot dudes.
End of list.
Just kidding, the cinematography is what mostly kept my interes, the locations are so stunning, like I want to climb that tree so badly and the river looks so refreshing just gorgeous. I saw that at of people were complaining about the plot being boring and It's not, not really, it's not good, but it's not boring. Maybe if you were expecting the typical GMMTV fluffy, cute, sound effects filled "comedic" series, yes, but this is supposedly a thriller, and this is where I cannot find anymore positives, oh yes, Book is actually acting like a normal grown-up man!! 👍🏻👍🏻
So, this is garbage, really, really bad stinking garbage. The plot is so confusing and not in a good way. I was intrigued at first, I really wanted to like it, but, it's like taking at least 3 sets of puzzles and trying to put them together to from a coherent image. It's not thrilling, there's a murderer on the loose but it doesn't feel menacing enough, the romance plot starts off so weird then gross, then it's It fine, these two are amazing together so no real complaints there.
The plot is so weird, it jumps from scene to scene randomly with no real sense, I thought there was a point to it, maybe part of the mystery, but nope.
The acting is just atrocious all around. There was a point where I thought it would be funny if a certain character turned out to be the killer but then it was revealed they were indeed the killer and it wasn't funny, not at all funny, in fact it was so annoying, that this person could be so stupid! just stupid and the plot kept getting even stupider beyond that point.
Most of the characters suuuck!! But grandma takes the cake. I wanted to quit but I was already 9 episodes in this mess, I might as well keep watching to see what other nonsense they're going to throw at me, there has to be a reason why there's an episode left.
I really couldn't sit through one more episode of this, I tried but it's unnecessary, I was already exhausted so I skipped through most of episode 10. there's just nothing there but filler.
In conclusion; The series starts out somewhat fine, obviously it's not going to be good but it seems watchable, it drew me in with the beautiful scenery and strong chemistry between the leads, then it threw dumb nonsense twists one after another, getting more and more stupid as it progressed, it has the dumbest villain in existence really! And by the end it left me questioning why I even started it.
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Confused and Not Having Fun
I told myself this year that I would stop forcing myself to continue shows that don’t resonate with me in the slightest, and Melody of Secrets is exactly that kind of series. It’s confusing, perplexing, and having to constantly rewatch scenes just to figure out what on earth is happening is not fun. A solid -1/10 experience for me.Let’s Dive In.
I wanted to like this because I genuinely enjoy ForceBook as a duo, but this was exhausting. If you love theorizing, interpreting, and piecing together a puzzle where nothing is immediately clear, this might be your show. For me, though, I need a plot that makes sense, preferably sooner rather than later. Surrealism and mystery are fine, but they still need internal logic, and this series simply doesn’t have it.
The editing is especially rough. One moment we’re in one location, the next we’ve jumped somewhere else entirely. Characters change clothes and then revert back in the very next scene. It’s disorienting in a way that feels careless rather than intentional, and I don’t have the patience to keep rewinding just to understand basic continuity.
ForceBook also feel oddly forced here. The chemistry isn’t landing, everything feels a bit awkward, and Force is once again stuck in the “stoic man with one facial expression” role. I found myself watching just for the sake of finishing, and I’ve decided I’m not doing another year of regret-watching.
Ratings:
Story: 3/10 - Far too disorienting, and I don’t enjoy being confused for confusion’s sake. Also, why didn’t they cast actual teenagers for the younger versions? I’m sorry, but you cannot convince me that Force, Book, or Junior pass as teens.
Acting: 7/10 - Not terrible, but not impressive either. No one truly stood out.
Music: 5/10 - Honestly? I don’t remember it.
Recommendation Value: 2/10 - Maybe if your love for ForceBook is unshakable, or if you’re craving unnecessary complications in your life. For me, I do not (and yes, thank you Force for taking your shirt off several times, but that alone cannot keep me here).
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Title: Back to the Beginning — D.C.
For ten years, he lived as someone else.When Thontarn learned that the life he had been living as Photleng was never truly his own, he chose to walk away — even from Tankhun, the person who loved him the most. Not because he stopped loving him, but because he needed to find himself first.
What makes this finale powerful is not the resolution of the murder mystery, nor the answers to the long-buried secrets.
It is about identity.
Thontarn’s entire life had been shaped by other people’s sacrifices, lies, and desperate attempts to protect him. He carried guilt for surviving. He carried the weight of a name that was never meant to be his.
But when the truth finally surfaced, he also discovered something else:
He had never been alone.
Photleng tried to save him.
Mrs. Kang loved him as her own son.
His father committed an unforgivable act to protect him.
And Tankhun — from the very beginning — loved him as himself.
Not as a replacement.
Not as a shadow.
But as Thontarn.
The title of the final episode, “D.C. (Da Capo)”, means “back to the beginning.” It is not about returning to the past — it is about starting again, properly this time.
The previous episodes were heavy with revelations, almost overwhelming in their pace. But looking back, that density existed to clear the stage for this quiet, emotional restoration.
Tankhun does not rescue Thontarn.
He waits.
And that choice — to wait — might be the most romantic gesture in the entire series.
The lake that once witnessed tragedy now witnesses rebirth. The melody that once carried secrets now carries acceptance.
This drama was never simply about suspense. The murders and memory loss were mechanisms — painful ones — that forced the characters to confront who they truly were.
The ending is not a fairy tale. Loss remains. The past cannot be erased.
But Thontarn chooses to live as himself.
And that is enough.
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Secrets have never been more melodic
Melody of Secrets is good, trust me.It started out vague and weird. Because you don't really recieve a diary you kept ten years ago from your ex-boyfriend, who suddenly wants to revisit your relationship. That ended ten years ago. I'm real life, this is the work of a serial killer and you should only go meet this person up of you are a police officer. But Botphleng is a journalist and he's curious, so he goes to the woods near his house (serial killer location by the way) and that's where he meets Tankhun. And because I'm always right, the two of them also find a dead body. Now this is where the plot starts up - but I'm not going to spoil anything for anybody. Except this one last thing. Botphleng lost all his memories ten years ago.
Now I won't spoil anything because the twists and turns in this series genuinely had me gagged. Some of them even earned an audible gasp from me and before you ask, yes. It will make you want to tear your hair out, but it's worth it (not literally, it's a figure of speech). The shocks keep coming, almost every episode and they keep you on your toes. You don't even have to pay attention to every single detail here! You can zone out for a minute and it wouldn't matter because the story is solid and it's not too complicated in a way that makes you want to drop the series. Just confusing.
And you will zone out too! They had a ton of filler scenes and pacing issues, one of the weak points of this series by the way, but who doesn't enjoy a series where you can take a tiny nap while an unnecessary second couple are forced to flirt with each other?
Because I won't complain about the lead pairing. Nope, one of the brightest spots in the series, especially considering how weirdly their relationship starts out, even without them being shared witnesses to a murder. It gets so weird until you actually feel creeped out because you're rooting for this weirdness?? But they're so cute and once everything is out in the open, you can actually see that they're perfect for each other. And no notes about Force and Book's chemistry either. Botphleng and Tankhun are the pair you get when you balance Top/Mew and Arc/Arm - perfect amounts of toxic cuteness.
It is strangely comforting, the whole vibe of it - with the dramatic OST, the gestures of grandeur, and the whispers and the secrets, it shouldn't be a weekly comfort watch by any means, but I'm weird and it worked.
And I do recommend this. I'm not sure how convincing my arguments are, and I may be led to believe that this is very much a watch down to people's preferences, but I will recommend. Melody of Secrets is good. Trust me.
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How to tell a story without telling a story...
The first episode delivers impressively nuanced storytelling, weaving together emotional mystery and criminal intrigue with a confidence that immediately pulls the viewer in. By pairing Botphleng’s memory loss with Tankhun’s claim of being his first love, the narrative creates an instant emotional charge, one that feels both intimate and unsettling. The diary adds another clever layer, serving not only as a fragment of Botphleng’s past but also as a potential tool of manipulation, leaving us unsure which character is telling the truth. Tankhun’s line “If you were faking your memory loss, you wouldn’t have come here” lands with striking ambiguity: it could be reassurance, a confession of longing, or a subtle attempt to control the situation.This blend of vulnerability, suspicion and unresolved affection gives the episode an emotional depth that feels genuinely human. It’s a smart, compelling foundation that promises a complex and emotionally charged story to come. Interestingly, this is just about how most of the trailer looks like, meaning there is much more for us to know in coming weeks!
The dynamic between Botphleng and Tankhun is clearly positioned to deepen, whether toward genuine love, emotional manipulation, or a revelation that recontextualizes everything we’ve seen. The diary hints at a storyline where memories, secrets, and evidence become increasingly intertwined, especially as the criminal investigation advances. Most importantly, the episode’s willingness to leave questions open rather than rushing toward answers shows that future episodes are likely to peel back layers slowly, revealing new motives, shifting power dynamics, and emotional complexities. In short, episode one promises a series that values tension, ambiguity, and slow-burning character development, suggesting we’re only at the surface of something far more intricate.
The strength of this first episode sets up a future that feels emotionally rich and narratively unpredictable. Its careful balance of romance, mystery, and psychological tension suggests that the series will continue to blur the line between truth and perception, keeping viewers unsure of who to trust and what Botphleng’s past really contains.
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This story is so interesting, so many mystery and plot twist,
All are good, the cast, the soundtrack, everything about this series is beautiful, i always love watching it, too many plot twist,i love how the main role are so beautiful together, the chemistry is so freaking good, i've never see actors can act this natural, i love them so much, the series is a top notch, but i guess this series is exist for smarter people only
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confusing with some dark and sweet parts
Overall: 10 episodes about 45 minutes each. Aired on GMMTV's YouTube channel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLszepnkojZI6XS68TbMnSxkKingYfxiXv&si=f3hz9MktxKrIILB- (not available in Thailand)Content Warning: episode 1 part 1 has a jump scare around 16:30, multiples murders shown, kidnapping, manipulation, near murder, trauma; past (murders, suicide, child abuse, near suicide shown)
What I Liked
- mystery
- sweet moments
- the setting, countryside vistas
Room For Improvement
- confusing start with multiple time jumps/memories
- love rival
- a lot of nonsense things
- the wrong character apologized in episode 10
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Melody of secrets — Music to the ears of a thriller x romance lover
I usually don't write reviews, but this one is SO underrated and has so much unnecessary hate that I HAD to write oneU got it right, this is indeed music to a thriller series lover's ears. I say this because there were so many plot twists after plot twists, and they all made sense. When you sit down and watch it once it's done airing, it's gonna make a lot more sense, and you'll GENUINELY love it.
Sure, maybe the series isn't for everyone, mostly because of the plot twists and all, and I've seen a lot of people say that they couldn't comprehend the plot, and sure, I will say that there were some confusing parts, but they were usually making sense over the next few episodes, SO UR DOUBTS WILL BE CLEARED.
I've also seen comments that say the director shouldn't have played an important role, but I personally think he ate his role and I think all the actors did a fine job, be it the main actors, Force and Book, the support actors Jan, Junior (ESPECIALLY JUNIOR), Boun, Ployphach, Botpleng's mom (she did SOO good to), Botpleng's grandma and Jamie. The guest roles also did really well (whom we will not name for the sake of not ruining the plot)
Everyone did SO well, and I definitely recommend this series. PLEASEEE don't sleep on this series. Give it a chance.
That being said, every drama DOES have its bad sides. I will admit that the first two episodes felt a little dragged and somewhat vague. It wasn't holding that THRILLING aspect yk, but the more the characters didn't trust each other, and the more the plot started revealing, the story got WAY way better. Most of the plot twists were so uncalled for, and it wasn't that easy to figure out what was next, so you'd be shocked every single plot twist (hopefully 🤞)
THANK YOU FOR READINGG, please give it a try 🫶
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I’m just going to be honest… I struggled with this one.
Maybe my expectations were too high because it’s ForceBook. I always get excited when they have a new series, so I think I expected to feel more. But I didn’t.
I kept waiting to get pulled in emotionally, and it just never fully happened. It wasn’t terrible, it just didn’t hit me the way I wanted it to. And that’s frustrating when it’s actors you really like.
I still care about them and will absolutely watch their future projects — but this one didn’t stay with me.
Sometimes even your favourites can’t save the story. 🤍
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