Definitely not boring.
Ok so I want to start by saying that this series is not for everyone. I’m sorry but if you want a easy/funny BL series to watch only to see your faves and for the NC scenes, this is not for you! In my opinion Melody of Secrets it’s not for everyone, it’s for a more mature audience who can understand the characters, dynamics and plots. It’s a murder-mistery romance, has heavy elements and you need to watch it with an open mind to understand it. The acting is amazing, every one of them made an excellent job in the interpretation of their role. For me, this is the best ForceBook acting work, they really put their hearts into this and improved a lot. I want to point out especially Kasibook’s acting especially since, in my opinion, his role is the most complex and emotionally challenging and he really did an amazing job into conveying his emotions/ feelings in such a natural way, and sometimes only with the help of his eyes. In these kind of series, the eyes and micro expressions are the best way to convey the importance of the moment, and he is really good at it. And please, for the love of God please stop saying that they don’t have chemistry! The chemistry is there and it’s amazing, the intimacy scenes are well done ( a little bit short sometimes hehe) and the love story is sad but beautiful. The only thing I did not like, and that has nothing to do with the actors, was the editing of some episodes.If you want to see something different with an amazing cast and good storyline and a beautiful love story please give it a chance, you will not regret it.
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I'm not sure if I liked it or if I'm neutral toward it. The fact that I got half of the plot by making a joke to my friend.. I could never be prepared for how many plot twist they made. At one point, I started to doubt anything TT
Anyway, some plot twist were enjoyable, some were just confusing tbh...
Book and Force got great chemistry!
I did expect a darker series but it was still great. The very light colorimetry made it look like a fake heaven (If I make sense...)
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Challenge met for Force and Book in this BL Mystery-Thriller
PLOT: The MC, Botphleng, a crime journalist, had an accident 10 years ago that left him with amnesia. However, he is haunted by recurring nightmares and the feeling of a heavy, hidden past. His father is dead (accused of fraud), his mother is in a coma, and his grandmother hates him. Clues are sent to him to find his ex-lover, and he finds himself embroiled in criminal investigations, alongside the ML, Tan (brother of his deceased lover). Together, they will try to piece together the puzzle and restore Botphleng's memory and identity.+++ Kisses in every episode and an electric chemistry (as usual) between Force and Book. Force is perfect in this role of profiler, calm and determined, while Book is more emotional.
+++ Effective direction, with constant suspense and clues given at just the right moment. A good balance between sweet scenes and investigative scenes. Beautiful framing, lighting, OST, sets, etc.
+++ The supporting actors are talented: you're suspicious of everyone, and the viewer hates the grandmother (^‿^)
### The setup in the first few episodes is very confusing for the viewer. You need to be patient for the events to gradually become clear.
=> A different kind of BL (not focused on romance, which is still very sweet) that maintains suspense and mystery.
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Challenge réussi pour Force et Book dans cette BL Myst-Thriller
PLOT: The MC, Botphleng, crime journaliste, a eu 1 accident 10 ans + tôt qui lui a fait perdre la mémoire. Cpdt, il est hanté par des cauchemars récurrents et l'impression d'1 lourd passé caché. Son père est mort (accusé de fraude), sa mère ds le coma et sa gd-mère le déteste. Des indices lui sont envoyés pr retrouver son ex lover, et il se retrouve mêlé à des investigat° criminelles, avec le ML, Tan (frère de son lover DCD). Ensemble, ils vont essayé de mettre en place les pièces du puzzle et rendre à Botphleng, sa mémoire et son identité.
+++ Kiss in each episode and an electric chemistry (as usual) between Force & Book. Force est parfait dans ce rôle de profileur, calme et déterminé, tandis que Book est plus émotionnel.
+++ Réalis° efficace, avec un suspens constant et des indices donnés au bon moment. Bon équilibre entre les sweet scenes et les scènes d'investigation. Joli travail de cadrage, lumières, OSTs, décors, etc.
+++ Les acteurs support ont du talent : on se méfie de tous et le spectateur déteste la gd-mère (^‿^)
### La mise en place du contexte ds les 1ers épisodes rend le spectateur très confus. Il faut s'accrocher pr que les évènements s'éclaircissent peu à peu.
=> Une BL différente (non focus sur la romance, qui est très sweet qd mm) qui ménage le suspens et le mystère.
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- Great chemistry between the lead -- feels natural
- The pacing quite steady but sometimes a bit slow
- A bit predictable & some conflicts are resolved to easily
- Side character could have been explored more
- May not be groundbreaking, but it delivers a touching story with strong chemistry & beatiful moments
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I recommend the series to all lovers of detective stories and thrillers. It's the perfect one for you, even if it gets a little more confusing towards the end.
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Good one...,
From the story on this series one of the good story line with twist on final eps i was just devasted its one of the best production for the main pair forcebook compared to all series from them i liked it so much mature acting calm and for juniormark done a great job. I will recommend to watch this who are in expecting unexpected twist in stories.Was this review helpful to you?
GMMTV, continui a stupirmi
Allora, come sapete, o frose no, who cares?, io ho un palese bias per la GMMTV, quindi più o meno tutto quello che produce mi piace. Detto ciò, questa serie mi è piaciuta, sia perché ha le vibes di thriller psicologico dove non si capisce nulla che mi hanno sempre intrigato (differente è invece la serie di JoongDunk dove il killer è abbastanza ovvio ad un certo punto, mentre le ragioni che lo hanno spinto sono il vero focus), quindi la serie mi è piaciuta. Devo dire che ForceBook sono sempre molto belli da vedere assieme, nel senso che si vede proprio che hanno non solo molta chimica, ma si fidano anche molto fra di loro e quindi ho trovato molto valide anche le scene più "pesanti" fra di loro.Ho alcuni dubbi su alcuni punti della trama, ma solo ed esclusivamente perché ci sono dei personaggi che hanno una specie di redemption che onestamente avrei preferito non ci fosse. That being said vorrei chiedere come mai hanno visto in pochi questa serie: dopotutto tutti vogliono serie più "forti" da parte della GMMTV e quando le hanno le snobbano. Sono convinta che la GMMTV potrebbe anche non fare nulla e comunque a qualcuno darebbe fastidio. QUesta serie ha un po' di toni dark unita però a una senzazione di essere costantemente in un sogno, dove c'è più di narratore unreliable e dove anche i segreti hanno segreti.
A tutto ciò si aggiunge che JuniorMark hanno fatto un cameo... quindi niente, vedetela.
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just give it a try
Honestly loved how there was plot twist in every ep a new turn of events!Absolutely loved the acting!! Forcebook really did do a good job.
But some things that i felt could've been better were how to story was paced, so part n plot just felt off n could've been better.
Other than that it surely worth watching!
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A Tale of Gazillion Lies: ForceBook’s Boldest Turn Yet
When the mock trailer for Melody of Secrets first dropped, I was genuinely thrilled. At last, a properly serious, high-stakes series for Force and Book. After seeing what they could do in Peaceful Property, I knew they had the range — they just needed the right material. The official trailer only heightened that anticipation. It was cryptic, moody, and refreshingly confident in not spelling everything out. And when the series finally premiered, it delivered something even heavier and more ambitious than expected.Produced by GMMTV and distributed on ONE31 and Viu, Melody of Secrets is a 10-episode mystery-romance thriller that blends crime investigation, memory loss, and emotional drama with surprising intelligence. Directed by Tle Tawan Charuchinda and Arisa Wawwanjit, and adapted from the novel by Baengpan Homchan, the series follows crime journalist Botphleng (Book Kasidet Plookphol), who loses key memories after a devastating accident. When a mysterious diary surfaces, claiming he once loved criminologist Tankhun (Force Jiratchapong Srisang), his search for truth spirals into a layered investigation involving murder, identity, and long-buried secrets.
Let’s be honest — this isn’t an easy watch. It’s heavy. It demands your full attention. It doesn’t spoon-feed answers or repeat information for viewers who blink. Some audiences clearly struggled with that. Many didn’t like how unpredictable it was or how little it explained outright. But personally? I loved that. This isn’t a messy plot that’s all over the place — it’s tightly written and deliberately unravelled. Every line matters. Every clue comes back later. It keeps you on edge without resorting to cheap twists or clichés.
The psychological thriller aspect is where the show truly shines. It keeps you in the dark almost until the end, layering twists that genuinely make you rethink what you thought you understood. I was hooked four episodes in and fully invested in where it would take me next. The plot feels fresh for a BL — the memory loss angle combined with investigative suspense gives it a distinct identity that sets it apart from the usual formula.
That said, the romance doesn’t always land as strongly as the mystery. At times, it feels like the romantic beats could’ve been integrated more organically or given more emotional build-up. I’m a fan of yearning and slow-burn angst, and I do think Tanpleng’s emotional tension could have been explored even deeper. The pacing is a curious mix — sometimes slow, sometimes surprisingly rushed — and with only ten episodes, the story occasionally feels like it needed more breathing room.
Performance-wise, though, Force and Book absolutely step up. This is easily some of their strongest work to date. The emotional scenes — particularly the breakdowns — feel raw and earned. Their chemistry is immediate and convincing, and they carry the weight of the story beautifully. The supporting cast, including Jan Ployshompoo, Boun Noppanut, and Ployphach Phatchatorn, add solid depth and texture to the narrative. There isn’t a weak link in the ensemble.
Visually, the series is polished and cinematic. The lighting and framing give it a distinct glow, and the soundtrack — especially “Dark and Light” and “Endless Love Song” — elevates the emotional beats perfectly. The music isn’t just background; it deepens the atmosphere and reinforces the tension between light and shadow that defines the story.
Not everyone will appreciate a show that requires patience and attention. Some viewers focus purely on romantic or NC scenes and miss the bigger narrative structure. But for those who enjoy layered mysteries, psychological tension, and storytelling that respects its audience’s intelligence, this one is worth your time. It’s not flawless — the pacing wobbles and the genre fusion isn’t always seamless — but it’s bold, different, and memorable.
Overall, Melody of Secrets is an intelligent, suspenseful BL that refuses to play it safe. It kept me guessing, kept me engaged, and genuinely surprised me. And in a sea of predictable plots, that alone makes it stand out.
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Great drama mystery
This was a great mystery drame with several plot twists. The story is very complete, in the end everything was clear.It had beautiful visuals and music.
All the actors did a great job. Force and Book are so good together, their dynamics are very good. They aren't the couple with the most chemistry, but in real life not every couple has amazing chemistry, so i like it when you also see couples like this in drama's. And their kisses are good enough to believe it.
I recommend watching this good drama.
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The other side of Force and Book we should see.
Before I start, I just want to say that t is not everyone's cup of tea, especially with drama touching on Serial Murder case and Mental health, so do not push yourself if you are finding it hard.I was patient with it. A first it was confusing and following the plot became a bit challenging. So i decided to give it time and came back after a few episodes had aired and watched it without trying hard to figure the answers.
I will have to admit that it took me up to episode 8 to get really hooked and that is where everything made sense, I mean yes we do not expect a Mystery to drop all the good things in the first episodes.
I will give it to the 2 main leads, they really did their best bringing the story to life... I am not used to seeing Book in such roles and it was beautiful seeing the other side when the fluffiness and goofiness is paused. The story is not an easy one, It is full of emotional roller coaster, at one point we are battling the idea of Dissociative Identity Disorder /or they thought hehe/
, at another point we are battling the idea of understanding what love really is and another Acceptance and letting go. The two main leads have led such pitiful life but finding each other opened doors to experiences and feelings they had never or rather have been shut down.
Also The OSTs are beautiful. Currently I am hang up on the Endless Love Song sang By Force... I wound suggest you give it a listen... it sure is beautiful.
my first review... xoxo
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Poor directing
First of all, I love ForceBook, with that in mind, this series isn't their best work.The plot actually good with some good twists and everything, however the execution is bad. There is no world building, the character's interactions are pretty much linear, meaning, every scene feels like a part instead of a whole storyline. Their world is so empty with only few background characters that don't even interact that much with the main casts so it felt bland.
The acting, Book is getting better especially on expressing the emotions, however Force is the contrary, he's not bad but also not good, his expression almost feels the same throughout the series, there are some parts where I can see he actually have potential.
I think they just need a better director and better scripts, ForceBook have the potential to be the it pairing especially since their background is basically a BL story itself lowkey. This series just isn't it. 😓
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