Reset (2025)

Reset the Series Is Not Just a Drama – It’s Absolute Cinema.

Remember this "Pond is going to heights we can never imagine.” After watching the first episode, he was stuck in my head the entire day. At first, I was hesitant to write a review, but I knew I’d regret it later if I didn’t. So here I am!
These days, many dramas focus on the behind-the-scenes lives of actors (like My Stand-In, Top Form, etc.), but even if the theme is similar, every story has its own unique charm. And let me tell you—this one is a REVENGE PLOT, and I love angst more than anything. This drama fits every category I adore.
People are comparing it to Marry My Husband, but Reset the Series is special in its own way.

The first episode was a BANG—1 hour and 10 minutes of pure brilliance. Every second, I found myself praying for it not to end. And even when it did, I was still craving more. It was mesmerizing—beautifully written, with amazing cinematography that made everything perfect.
There’s only one word for it: MASTERPIECE.

Every cast member deserves immense appreciation. I absolutely loved Phat—what a great friend!
The secretary? Poor soul, he's caught in the middle of Thada’s love story like it’s his full-time job! (But sir, are you single by any chance?). And of course, my baby Bom and First—they were amazing as always.
Special mention to TD/Thada—he was phenomenal! He carries that badass aura so effortlessly ( He’s definitely a Daddy—and romantic as hell). And Armin in that black shirt? AAHHHH—who wouldn’t fall for that diva? Honestly, we can’t blame Thada.
The music? Spot on. It worked so well with the revenge tone.
And after watching the preview of the next episode, I threw my phone at my brother’s face. He’s still recovering, by the way. 😅

Everything in this story feels perfect—nothing more, nothing less.
And oh my God, the chemistry was killing me! It all began with just 5–10 minutes, but looking back now, you can see Thada falling head over heels in every frame. I swear, there’s going to be serious competition for the best BL couple title. They’re going to rule the genre. They’ve got the potential.

The only thing I felt lacking was the makeup for the 45–50 Year-old actors—honestly, they still looked 20–25 to me. (Except for Armin.) They could’ve done better with aging them. But hey, that’s forgivable—we got this gem in return.

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Just another timetravel story

Overall Thoughts:
Not a bad drama, but not one I’ll be thinking about two months from now. The pacing felt a bit sluggish at times, and I wasn’t fully engaged with the storytelling throughout. This could have been tighter and more impactful as an 8-episode series. While there were twists and turns, most of them were quite predictable. Still, that didn’t stop me from continuing to watch.

What I Liked:

The chemistry between the main couple was genuinely enjoyable and carried a lot of emotional weight.

The lead actors gave solid performances that made their relationship believable and compelling.

The bodyguard/assistant character was a standout, adding charm and balance to the overall tone.


What I Didn’t Like:

Armin’s hairstyle in the early episodes was distracting and oddly styled.

The creators leaned too much into lakorn-style melodrama, including exaggerated acting, outdated tropes, and overly dramatic scenes.

For instance, Armin repeatedly "accidentally" reveals information from the future to people in the past. This happens multiple times and starts to feel repetitive.

When Armin was shot on set, with real or empty bullet, no one would realistically aim directly close range at the heart and fire directly. a blank (or empty) bullet can still be dangerous and even deadly at close range.

The villains were particularly cliché, behaving like stereotypical bad guys from old movies, with theatrical tone, facial expressions, and gestures. The main villian ends up going insane in prison, a trope that felt tired and unnecessary.


Final Verdict:
A watchable drama with strong performances and great chemistry between the leads, but weakened by predictable storytelling and an overreliance on outdated dramatic devices. Enjoyable while it lasts, but not something that leaves a lasting impression.

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A second chance to right old wrongs. A reminder that choices may fade, but consequences remain!

What if your death wasn't a tragic ending but a fresh start? The premise was definitely intriguing but familiar.
Welcome to the twisted deja vu of this time travel drama, where Armin dies under mysterious circumstances and travels back in time with memories intact to uncover the truth of his death. At first glance, it screamed the classic time travel revenge plot but the twist was that it wasn't just really about revenge at all. And honestly, that was both the highlight and the flaw.

Armin gets a second chance at life, and rather than chasing down his killer as expected, the drama takes a subtle path.
It leaned more into the "what ifs" and the invisible choices that never seemed important until they added up to something irreversible.
The second chance was to study his own life to understand where things went wrong, what choices chipped away at him and how he could prevent the fate from repeating itself. It became less about who pushed him off the cliff and more about why he was standing there in the first place.

In the new journey, he meets Thada, his day-one fan. The best thing about the romance here is that it doesn't only lean into fanservice fluff. Both the leads have their individual personality. Thada isn't portrayed as just some loyal puppy. He was/is Armin's fan but not in cringe, over-the-top stan way but more like observant admirer who looked past his celebrity gloss. What makes him cut above the rest was how he doesn't play saviour (he tries to but backs off when Armin shows claws xD). But he just stays. He walks beside him without trying to "fix" him.

Their chemistry was just the chef's kiss. They were awkward, sassy, soft and spicy. The connection felt very natural and effortless. There were times when the writing got a little uneven and things started to drift, but their chemistry held the ground. I was here for the time travel bling but stayed for them. If this were just a romance and I ignore everyone and everything, the drama would be a solid 10 out of 10

However, not everything hit as hard as I thought. The actual fantasy element is surprisingly minimal. It's just a narrative device, more symbolic than logical. There are still a few questions unanswered in my head, like how exactly the time loop worked, why it only affected Armin and what actually triggered it? Was it only his death, some unresolved business or just something else entirely? Was it a one-time phenomenon and what are the consequences of changing the past? You know, the usual time-travel manipulation dilemmas.
But strangely, the drama did manage to pull everything together. It was more about what he chose to do in the new timeline than how and why it happened. What lacked in fantasy was covered in more character depth for Armin and making the story more emotionally available. These ambiguities didn't really ruin the story for me, but it did leave the fantasy part of the story underdeveloped.

Side characters were another weak spot. While Armin and Thada were fleshed out with attention, the supporting cast was underused. I wouldn't say they were entirely forgettable but they could have contributed more to the story. For example, Veynai's whole existence in the show is just to remind Armin he has a schedule and do his non work related chores ib style. Then we have Thiwthit, a bitter rival with an unhealthy obsession with Thada, who had been reduced to nothing more than a brat craving the attention and wealth denied by dear old daddy. They did tried hard to portray him as big bad wolf but he was still the boy who shouted wolfs and no one helped him at the end. His arc was very over the top lakorn-ish.
We also have one supportive friend for Armin too but very one-note. They definitely fill spaces, but without leaving much of a mark.

Acting-wise, Pond as Armin shines through. I haven't seen him in a lead role before, but I am genuinely impressed with the range of emotions he expressed throughout. Peterpan as Thada was another pleasant surprise for me. His character Thada demanded restraint and a soft yet commanding presence and he did a great job. The supporting cast also had a few known names, but I guess the story didn't give them much. Special mention to Alexander playing Venyai. I hope to see him in other projects because he is definitely an attention stealer, even though his role was very brief and basic here.

Cinematography was very atmospheric, and I liked the change of lighting and colour to differentiate the timelines and characters' moods. Also, the tiny details of "that" time, like using a flip phone, fashion sense also resembling the 90s, all worked in favour. Props to Thada's stylist.

Overall, this is more of an emotional love story that is heavy on feels but not too big on plot twists and fantasy elements. But for a drama about healing, second chances and love, it delivered. I would definitely recommend it.

Thank you for reading my review! Hope you enjoy the drama as much as I did! <3

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Very strong beginning, but loosing pace and focus on the story.

As usual many series have a very strong start... but then it feels like the writer(s) loose focus on the story and the finale cumulated in a chaotic fashion for the first 10 minutes and then nothing much happend.

Compared to shows like "Fourever You" we see what Pond can do, when the character in his script is well written. But overall the story was not that good. Some illogical things like telling that he's come from the future, is something nobody would do. Bom was also interesting in the beginning but that faded when he got overly mad. He flees somewhere without any clothes but in the finale he was impeccable styled - that made no sense for me when we see him in the last episode in the run down house with not much in it. Yeah and the side couple was just an extra. They wasted time with the main couple but did nothing to explore the other one at all.

Besides that, it had some redeeming qualities such as very good cinematography, OST and the acting in most cases. Compared to many other shows this started very refreshing but still failed in the end imho. In the end the positive aspects outweigh the negative ones.

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Underutilized everything but the chemistry.

I’m just kind of underwhelmed by everything I witnessed - the last episode just made me crave for me. Why center your plot around such an interesting concept to barely use it at all? What’s the point?

Starting from the good - the chemistry between Pond and Peterpan was amazing. Fireworks on screen, literally and metaphorically. The tension was there, the desire, love, fear and hope. I did believe every emotion that was presented in the context of their relationship. Especially from Thada. Yes, I do believe Armin loved Thada, but Thada LOVED Armin - all caps. The devotion this man presents. I am sorry, but he deserves better than Armin - I said it and I’ll stand by it. Both actors delivered amazing performances though.

Then we have the true MVP, easily my favorite character Veynai. What a comedic timing this man had. There was not one bad scene of him. He often delivered just one or two lines, but they were so on point we did not need more. Also, shoutout to Janine who was the best pro manager ever. I wish they actually did more than vague hints that maybe one day there might be something between them. What an unstoppable duo they would be.

From the good I’d also give props to music and aesthetics. So many songs were such bangers, and even if the night sky at times gave me AI generated vibes, the drama was still visually stunning.

Onto the bad - everything else.

The plot was so mid it’s actually sad. At least they could have made it ridiculously entertaining. The villain was both tragically cartoonish, and painfully boring. The whole mystery was non-existing, we know from the start who is behind everything and it’s just frustrating for the leads to do NOTHING to eliminate the issue from the start. The “reincarnation/waking up in old body” aspect is barely used too. This could have brought so much more angst and tension, but instead we had like “I’m old” jokes every 2 episodes. And then there is the whole issue of the last “accident” which I rant about in the comment under spoiler. That thing though, almost broke my brain, I was so frustrated.

Overall, yes for the chemistry, no for the plot.

Side note, around half way through the drama I was chatting with a friend how whenever someone says Tada, I always repeat after them with the ‘ta-da” intonation and I’ve sent this gif: https://media.tenor.com/8pLlGDVzPRYAAAAM/muppet-family-christmas-muppets.gif and then… till the end of the show I had that muppet in my brain whenever someone said ML’s name.

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excellent chemistry (need a special episode and a spin off)

Overall: I was excited about the first episode. Then there were some nonsense character actions and plot that lost me a bit, but the finale reeled me back in. This is based on the book Reset by Crystaljade which I haven't read and I reviewed the series on its own merits. 10 episodes about an hour each. There are sometimes an extra scene after the initial end credits. Aired on iQIYI https://www.iq.com/play/reset-episode-1-2812ixbgl6w?lang=en_us

Content Warnings: punches, blood, violence, vomiting, kind of death, past death, grief, sex trafficking, near suicide, non con picture taking/sharing

Watch Suggestions (to get rid of toilet humor, some angst in the middle and some of a cartoonish villain)
- watch episode 1 (major content warning, it's complicated though)
- episode 2 skip 14-19, 20:20-33:40 and 39:05-40:05
- episode 3 skip 44:40-48:25
- episode 4 skip 8:05-11:20, 40:40-end
- episode 5 watch 48-end
- episode 6 skip 13-15 and 27:45-34
- episode 7 watch 17:30-22:10, 27:30-31, 39-44:30
- episode 8 watch 13-15:25, 19:45-23:10, 28:30-32:30 and 36:45-54:30
- episode 9 watch beginning-3:25, 9:50-13:20, 18-51:50
- episode 10 watch 29-end

What I Liked
- interesting premise
- engaging intro
- chemistry
- Pond's acting
- protect/caring moments
- episode 3 explaining Armin's love of acting and explaining Thada's backstory in episode 6*
- best wingman & manager (need a spin off with them)
- an antagonist actually received decent consequences for his actions

Room For Improvement
- cartoonish villains
- the timeline didn't make a ton of sense regarding how everyone did not look that much older/younger
- toilet humor, too much of a character in the bathroom
- a character kept telling people things and completely freaking out, he should have been smarter instead of still bewildered when months had passed
- world building error in episode 4, Armin mentioned hashtags would be popular but he didn't explain what they were yet Thada knew what they were even though they weren't yet invented
- Thada could have easily foreseen what would happen at that party and talked to Armin before
- stupid "plan" in episode 5
- *they waited too long (episode 6) to explain Thada's background
- security until there suddenly was zero security
- sound effects didn't make things funny

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Started off spectacularly, but got tamer later, watch it for the leads #WeWantMoreOfPondPeterpan

I was so waiting for Pond and this drama and finally when it arrived, it just blew me...it started of as an absolutely ravishing, scintillating show, but the storytelling and script gradually got tamer ...Pond and Peterpan still slay, the less-than-great script notwithstanding .....while I feel this was a missed opportunity...I would still say watch it for the Pond-Peterpan magic!!...

BL-Needle Score: 8.5. High BL-ness

The script started off really great but then grew increasingly tamer with time, and in the last few episodes heavily depends on the Pond-Peterpan lovey-dovey, which is disappointing, to say the least, given how good both of them have been...the production values are really high though and the frames look really seductive....Pond is ravishing and Peterpan is plain dandy, and together they have us eating out of their hands....only if they could keep the script more polished and taut....imagine what a cast like this could have achieved!!

After 180 Degrees, I had high hopes for this to be the next best BL for Pond, but well..it disappointed...but Pond and Peterpan are outstanding....watch it for them.

#WeWantMoreofPondPeterpan

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They called me a pathetic single in six different languages.

In simple terms: a time-travel revenge story. This plot might be a dime a dozen, but this series is worth watching. The negatives are few but relevant. The main actors performances are decent but some of the supporting actors are hard to watch. The direction & screenplay could've been better. Production quality could also use some work, but it's watchable. The time travel is not very convincing. 25 years in the future & they still look the same & expect for the phones & some electronics, 1999/2000 looks too modern. A lot of unrealistic things despite the fantasy setting.

The MC, Armin is an actor who was killed & then time travelled 25 years back in the past. He is annoying sometimes, especially during the beginning, but he mellows out and is sweet mostly afterwards. The ML is supposed to be the scary Mr. CEO, but he is totally wrapped around the MC's fingers. The ultimate sugar daddy; with the grand romantic gestures , gifts & throwing money left and right. He is soo down bad for the MC, it's embarrassing to watch (I'm not jealous nope no not at all). They make a great couple & the actors having good chemistry helps with that. Their intimate scenes together - sizzling 🔥Not stiff & awkward. Of course there is some corny stuff only BLs can get away with. Nonetheless, this is worth watching even just for them.

It is definitely one of the better Thai BLs to have come out recently. Nothing spectacular, but worth watching.

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If resetting your life can give you a boyfriend /lover like Thada, then LET ME RESET MY LIFE!

A story of an unfortunate guy, Armin, who rose to fame shrugging years and years. In his difficult times when no one was by his side, he had only one true silent/invisible supporter, Thada, who was with him through thick and thin. By resetting his life he get to redo his mistakes and meet his ultimate love of his life. But reset comes with cost, now the question is what will he has to pay in return?

Even though I liked 90% of the things, it still isn't without flaws. Here are some points to breakdown my opinion about this.

✔️Likes:

🔵 The actors, Pond and Peterpan, were phenomenal! Their chemistry was breathtaking. It's their first project together, but it felt like they've been working together for years. Their bond was electric. Their intimate scenes never felt awkward, it was spontaneous, as if you could feel that yearning the characters had for each other; naturally romantic!

🔵 I am very fond of lakorns. They're chaotic, fun and never boring, just like this show. From Armin's struggling era, Thada's loving and caring side to villains plotting against our MLs, everything was so in-tune that I could hardly blink my eyes. Each and every episode was full of thrills and romance to get me hooked.

🔵 Side characters, Weinai and Janine were my favorite characters. They were shinning even though they were not the main characters. Their comedic timing, stealing glances, got me giggling like a fool!

🔵 You know when you watch a story you don't want to waste any time on side characters ruining the spotlight for the MLs and, guess what, it didn't happen. The full-on concentration on the drama was given to the MLs who professionally gave their best. And last but not least, I want to praise Pond and Peterpan for their versatile acting, especially Pond. This man's acting is so real that one cannot help but immerse themselves in the plot.

❌Dislikes:

🔴 Thiwthit. OMG, this guy was an annoying AF! His overacting, throwing hands like a 5-year-old spoiled brat was hard to watch. I cringed. HARD! His presence and acting was very cartoonish. How can the audience be supposed to take him seriously?

🔴 Even though I enjoyed it very much, I still feel like it should have two more episodes to wrap up the whole thing, rather than solving the mystery so quickly. The ending didn't feel rushed, but the whole process could be a bit slower than usual.

From the beginning to the end, this drama was full of surprises. It had action, drama, romance. Overall, an engaging piece of work which will make you glued to your seat! OUUUFFF What a brilliant drama it was! 🔥

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RESET - a perfect lakorn packaged as a BL series

In early 2025, I was going through a kind of drama slump where I didn't have the energy to start any QL series or finish ones I started. I found myself going through very old romcom lakorns of Channel 3, most of which were produced by Broadcast Thai TV (especially the Cupids Kammathep and Love Destiny series). As I binged my way through those series, I remember thinking where THIS energy of cheesy yet swoony, camp but also overly soap operatic vibes that is unique to the lakorn genre but backed up by convincing acting performances of the lead actors in BL series today. The last time I really felt this was Laws Of Attraction back in 2023 with Film and Jam.

I felt like RESET was an answer to what I've been waiting for. It has all the markings of a conventional lakorns (rebirth or time travel, possessive yet caring gentleman older ceo male lead, a step sibling business rivalry, a bunch of envious enemies plotting against the main characters) but it's also tight paced with a fun storyline. it's truly สนุก in every sense of the word.

The lighting is very artificial so immediately you know it's a lakorn but at times, there are very gorgeous scenes with superb cinematography (my personal favorite was the final scene of episode 1 where Armin dramatically falls into Thada in the rain. ABSOLUTELY CINEMATIC)

Of course, the series consists mostly of new and rookie actors so it's understandable that the younger actors have much room for improvement but they're pretty convincing in their respective characters so I don't think there's any jarring about their acting. In fact, I think they're doing pretty well in portraying characters that audience hate since the writing aims to achieve that.

But of course the highlight of the series is the undeniable chemistry between Peterpan and Pond in the roles of Thada and Armin, respectively. I love how Peterpan plays Thada with so much charm and enigma that you can feel the khun chai/suparburoot-ness or like the gentleman-ness of his character that you rarely see in today's cinema (especially in his speech and diction). I don't think it's common at all for ceo/sugar daddy type male lead to have that kind of classic gentleman old-timey vibes but I'm enjoying see it here in Peterpan's portrayal of Thada. Most importantly, THADA YEARNS. The kind of yearning that it's rare to find in BL series today but HE YEARNS and he does it sooooo well. Pond plays Armin who is such a lovable character that the yearning and adoration Thada has for Armin just makes sense completely.

This is my favorite QL work of the year solely because of how much lakorn-ness they're bringing to the table and I came into this wanting full romance, drama, angst, comedy and they're just delivering on all fronts. Of course, this is not a groundbreaking masterpiece in anyways but it's a work where I can feel the dedication of both leads to the story and the sizzling chemistry they have together which provides a really immersive experience.

If you're in need a palate cleanser from your usual go-to BL series or if you're looking to venture into lakorns, I think Reset is a good starter that provides the common tropes one would expect to find in a lakorn and the execution of these tropes are done in a tasteful way that's fun and exciting to watch for beginner lakorn watchers before delving into full fledge lakorns like To Sir With Love or The Miracle Of Teddy Bear.

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What a dissapointment

What a disappointment this turned out to be. As someone who has read countless mangas and novels dealing with reincarnation and time travel, I went in expecting at least a fresh twist or a tightly written plot. Instead, I got one of the weakest executions of the genre I’ve ever seen — a complete waste of Pond’s potential.

I’ll be honest: I was here only for Pond, hoping his talent would be paired with a compelling story. But, as I’ve said before, Thailand desperately needs to invest in good scriptwriters. The narrative was a mess from start to finish — riddled with loopholes, tonal inconsistencies, and logic so flimsy it collapsed under the lightest scrutiny.

Armin, the protagonist, was perhaps the most baffling reincarnation lead I’ve ever encountered. In most stories, when someone gets a second chance at life, they’re laser-focused on avoiding their past mistakes or preventing their tragic fate. Not Armin. He seemed determined to antagonize everyone around him, almost inviting death. Then, in episode three, he meets the so-called “love of his life” — and suddenly nothing else matters. Any idea of revenge, personal growth, or strategic planning evaporated into thin air.

The reincarnation premise was completely wasted, shoved aside for a generic romance that felt rushed and forced. If you’re here hoping for a smart, satisfying revenge plot, you’ll be just as let down as I was. Armin’s attempts at changing the lives of his aunt and friend were minimal at best — blink and you’d miss them. Instead, he was almost entirely dependent on TD, letting the story drag him along rather than driving it himself.

And don’t even get me started on the ending. Out of nowhere, TD’s stepbrother is revealed as the villain, with a last-minute motive that he was in love with TD. This plot twist came out of absolutely nowhere, with zero build-up in previous episodes. It felt like the writers were scrambling to wrap things up and reached for the most random idea available.

Honestly, if you remove Pond from the equation and replace him with any other actor, the flaws become even more glaring. The reincarnation element might as well not have existed — this could have been any typical Thai BL with nothing to set it apart. The romance angle came too soon, too shallow, and too conveniently, leaving the rest of the narrative hollow.

In the end, this was several hours of my life wasted on a show that had the premise to be great but chose to squander it at every turn.

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