Wu

I Loved It and Didn't See It Coming

A series I had no expectations for, but exceeded them in every way and might actually be my favourite GMMTV show of 2026. For starters, it's not a BL and doesn't fit into any specific category for that matter, but it does include queer elements and leaves some aspects to each viewer's interpretation. The story on its own is not groundbreaking, but it still succeeds due to how well put together and in harmony all its elements are. Despite being short, it delves deeply into its characters and their inner struggles, while tackling questions regarding life itself.

Acting-wise, it was great. Sky and Nani, whether it was a dramatic scene or a more light-hearted one, they delivered their parts naturally, and their characters' bond was the heart and soul of the series. Being my first experience with both of them as a duo, I got really impressed by their acting skills, especially at the more emotionally and physically demanding scenes. Credit needs to be given, though, to the supporting cast as well, especially to Krist who gave an excellent and memorable performance, very different from the roles he is usually cast in.

Musically speaking, the osts were beautiful and fitting for each scene, but the original score composed specifically for this show is pure magic and a key element that defines its identity.

Overall, I do recommend this series to fans of the genre and anyone who is curious enough. The story might feature fantasy and action, but at its core it has a lot of heart that will make you care, connect and root for these characters. Admittedly, I feel a universe as vast and rich in lore as Wu's could support more episodes --even a second season-- to further explore certain parts or characters of the story, but even so, it already is a worthwhile journey, I would gladly take again.

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The New Peak of GMMTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WU is hands down the best GMMTV series ever made. Every aspect of this show is exceptional. The acting is on another level, and Sky and Nani's chemistry is absolutely electric. The OSTs are incredible, the cinematography is stunning, and so many scenes will leave you with goosebumps.

The cast is stacked with talented actors, and every one of them delivers. What I love most is the vibe—it reminds me of the best Chinese bromance dramas, the kind of stories I can never get enough of.

I already thought High School Frenemy was peak, but WU somehow managed to surpass it. This world has so much more to offer, and it deserves a Season 2. I genuinely don't want this story to end.

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Definitely queer, disguised under the protective shield of "Bromance" label

This review is mainly about the interpersonal emotions and messages of the show, but I will have some opinions on the main plot as well later.

SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY

They are written as an "unspoken" romance, their bond is beyond platonic. They have a soul binding, they think of each other when people ask whether they met someone they feel connected to and want to stay forever with, they exchanged necklace and ring (on the ring finger!!) like spouses, they would die for each other, they get flustered at implications of being a couple, they have scenes framed in an extremely romantic way while they look at each other like lovers do. If one of them were a girl this would be widely accepted mutual yearning situationship without any "sibling/bestie" labeling.
I like platonic soulmate dynamics but this is already in romance territory. The characters don't need to confess or acknowledge it to be considered canon. Other characters acknowledge it and the subtext does too (even the OST!!). In my opinion it doesn't need to be stated out loud to be canon because the characters are just written like that, to be stubborn and prideful and shy, unable to admit their own feelings. Some canon ships never get together just like some people irl also never get together despite being in love with each other, due to societal circumstances or not wanting to leave the comfort and safety of being friends in fear of ruining it, or simply because friendship and love can be hard to define, sometimes impossible to define and it doesn't always matter to the people involved whether they call themselves a "couple" or "friends".
The show doesn't treat the audience like idiots, the romance doesn't need to be explained to us, the ones who see it get it.

It is pretty obvious but of course never said word for word and officially labeled as bromance which is a good protective shield for actors still. SkyNani aren't bound to the BL genre which sadly happens to some actors once they go all out on the "BL actor" title, they cannot explore outside their niche cuz even in the year of our lord 2026 BL is considered a genre and not treated the same as hetero romance or other non romantic media in general. It may also be more profitable and marketable to mainstream audiences and homophobic countries.
But to me and many others it is interpreted as intentionally written like a romance.

In canon they are friends, and friendship does not negate romantic feelings. They are friends, platonic soulmates even, yes. But they are also additionally in love.

My thoughts on the overarching plot itself:
Flawed and sometimes confusing or rushed, some under utilized characters (Fei especially) but all in all great premise.
Very unique and carries a beautiful message. I loved how they made a point about anger and demons being valid, natural to humans and not inherently evil. I love this really refreshing take on rage and using it for good instead of fighting the rage and banishing the so-called "evil". They did that at first but came to the conclusion in the end that demons and heaven are the same, neither is inherently good nor inherently evil which is so beautiful.

The antagonists had real goals and even got some sympathy from me with a believable backstory and nuanced motivations for their actions.

Everyone in this was acting their arse off, amazing performances. Relatively well written supporting cast despite being a little under utilized like I mentioned earlier but sometimes it's ok since they're still just supporting and not main cast. "The Wu" is such a good ensemble and play perfectly into the found family themes.

I gave a 8/10 rewatch value because while it is one of the best shows I've ever watched, it did require some emotional/mental capacity and strength which I may not have all the time to rewatch it often. This story really made me feel a lot. Also it's a bit gory which I personally am not affected by but people who are squeamish might wanna brace themselves before watching.

10/10 would recommend to those who can stomach gore and spiritual stuff etc.

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Who am I without WU?!?!

You say you don't watch anything without romance? I can promise you this is deeper, more heartfelt and far gayer than anything you've ever watched.

The hill I'm willing to die on is that Sky and Nani have better chemistry than your fav bl actors. FIGHT ME.

If its gay af or the craziest friendship I PRAY, this kind of love finds me someday.

It's heartfelt, emotional, beautiful, has the perfect amount of realism that makes you feel seen/heard where it's not to heavy that it pulls you out of the story and makes sad or feel a negative way about anything in your own life. The lighthearted funny moments brings the show and story all together.

It's literally only 9 eps. You are only hurting yourself by not watching this masterpiece.

As a supernatural girl I was going to watch regardless but didn't have high expectations because other than Goddess Bless Your From Death (I have some beef with Khemjira) IMO there hasn't been any good supernaturals shows out lately. I love this spin of heaven, demons and evil. Nothing I've seen done well before.

WATCH IT OR CRY ABOUT IT, EITHER WAY SKYNANI GIRLIES WE WON!!!!!!!!

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Some series entertain you for a while, but WU stays with you long after the final episode.

Everything about this drama felt incredibly well-made. The writing was engaging, the pacing was excellent, and every episode had a purpose. The cinematography was breathtaking, the visual effects were beautifully done, and the production quality was on another level. Every frame looked cinematic.

The biggest strength of WU, however, is its cast. Nani and Sky gave career-defining performances. Their acting was powerful, sincere, and emotionally captivating. They didn’t just play their characters—they became them. Their chemistry was effortless and made every emotional scene unforgettable.

In my opinion, WU is GMMTV’s best production to date. It set a new standard for storytelling and production quality. This series deserves far more recognition because it is truly something special.

Without a doubt, this is a 10/10 masterpiece, and I hope many more people discover and appreciate it!!

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PUT THEM IN A BL PLEASE

Sky and Nani. Yall kill me. The agony of watching yall together but not not actually BEING together kills me. Someone give them their own BL series PLEASE!!!!!!

This show was so good. the comedy and the action and the bROMANCE 😩😩😩 LOVED IT!! The chemistry between SkyNani is electric and heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time. Just makeout already 😂 This series was so good and the acting was great as well! seeing them all speaking different languages as well was a testament to all their skills as actors. The Phuwin cameo was 😘🤌🏼 **chefs kiss**

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Having love hate relationship with this series

I was so excited to see GMMTV finally do an original fantasy series, but my expectations just kept going down. The plot feels rushed and doesn't explain the world or its premise clearly enough, so it was hard for me to get invested.

I've never watched SkyNani's work before, and when people said they're a bromance cp, I was like, "Cool, maybe they won't do fan service." Oh boy, I was so wrong 😂 They do all the shits BL cps do except kiss or rail each other. I do think they have insane chemistry, but some of those scenes felt so questionable because it was like they were forcing viewers to ship them right from the start instead of letting it happen naturally.

The demons are also funny af because they look like mascots 😭 I couldn't help but lose immersion every time they showed up. It's such a pity they didn't have a bigger budget to make the fantasy setting more believable. And I HATE the product placement in completely unnecessary scenes. Singha was literally playing the drums in this intense moment, then suddenly she's drinking a freaking LACTASOY?? Like hello??

Acting wise, I really have to salute all the actors who don't speak Chinese but still managed to memorize all those lines, especially Sky and Krist. That must've taken so much effort. And Krist though... holy shit. His acting was spectacular. He completely embodied Li Pou, and you can tell this role really challenged him as an actor. I love seeing talent like him shine. He deserves an award for this role and I'm not even exaggerating.

The OST is SO GOOD, and the opening sequence is beautiful. If this series had a bigger budget and a tighter script, it could've easily been one of GMMTV's best action fantasy series. Such a pity.

[UPDATE] Krist is nominated for Best Actor In Supporting Role at Asian Academy Creative Awards 2026 as Li Pou in Wu 👏🏻

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this could have been amazing

The idea was promising. It had so much potential. Wu came with an interesting concept, a fantasy world, unique characters, and impressive production elements. The CGI, the atmosphere, and the variety of characters were all there. On paper, it had everything needed to become something special. But somehow, the execution stayed on the surface.

Watching Wu felt like eating a pizza that looks absolutely mouth-watering—the presentation is beautiful, the toppings are exciting, and you can't wait for the first bite. But once you taste it, you realize it is missing something. Not bland, not bad, but lacking the seasoning that would make it unforgettable.

The fact that I finished the entire series says that Wu is still enjoyable to watch. It has enough charm, visuals, and interesting elements to keep me invested until the end.

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Allora.

Diciamo che in fin dei conti la serie è si bella e carina. Diciamo che gli attori hanno recitato bene. Diciamo che le musiche hanno il loro perché. Diaciamo anche che la trama è molto particolare. E diciamo che avrei visto benissimo un cameo da parte del nostro enigma preferito. Diciamo pure tutto questo. L'unica cosa che però non possiamo dire, nemmeno sotto tortura è che la serie sia solo un bromance, perché nemmeno in The Untamed ho visto alcune delle scene che ho visto in questa serie (e comunque, honey you are familiar, visto che la scena di quando fanno quel rito per legare le anime è identica a quella in The Untamed quando sono nella grotta con il filo dei Lan). Detto questo, indipendentemente da tutto quello che possiamo pensare rispetto ad una specifica circostanza della storia, va comunque detto che la GMMTV questo tipo di storie è proprio brava a proporle. A parte i personaggi principali (anche se vi devo dire, non sono proprio la più grande fan dei personaggi interpretati da Sky) mi sono piaciuti moltissimo quelli secondari, sopratutto il personaggio di Great, di Singha e di Goodj (per non parlare del cameo di Phuwin). Overall, se appunto si va oltre alcune piccole cose, tipo per l'appunto che si sono scordati la bromance due porte accanto, la serie è molto molto piacevole (e anche rapida).

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Good concept → generally engaging → occasionally confusing/rushed.

I have such mixed feelings about Wu. There were so many things about it that I genuinely liked, especially the supernatural side of the story. I really enjoyed getting to see the Thai and Chinese cultural elements surrounding the supernatural, the demons, the rituals, and all the mythology that came with it. That genuinely intrigued me a lot, it made me invested and made me finish the story instead of dropping it. I kinda considered it but the cultural elements kept me there. There was something really interesting about that side of the show, and honestly, I wish they had leaned into it even more.
At the same time, I don't think I ever had that WOW moment while watching. There were moments where I could see the potential for something really incredible, I knew that it was bromance and not BL when i walked into the show, but it never quite got there for me the wow this is amazing feeling. Everything felt like it was almost there — the concept, the supernatural themes, the mystery, the characters — but somehow the execution left me feeling a little... meh.
I wanted to feel more immersed in the mythology and more impressed by what the show was building but the worldbuiling just didnt hit it for me in the end.
SO if i have to make a feeling here id say, I did enjoy it, and I'm glad I watched it, and finished it at the end. I just kept coming away thinking “this could have been SO much more.” The supernatural themes were probably my favorite part, which makes it even more frustrating because I feel like there was a genuinely great show hiding underneath the somewhat meh delivery.

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