Reset (2025)

It Has It all

I wasn’t ready at all—the first episode felt like the climax already! I was hooked from the start. I’m a sucker for time-travel stories, and having Pond in the lead just made it even better. He’s one of my favorite BL actors. I’ve seen him in Century of Love, 180 Degree Longitude, and Fourever You, and he always blows me away with his acting.

I also have a soft spot for complex plots and heavier themes, so Reset really hit the mark. Plus, I love series where actors play actors—like Top Form and My Stand-In. It’s always interesting to get a glimpse into what it’s like behind the scenes of the industry, even in a fictional way.
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Characters:

Armin – A well-known actor at the peak of his career. But right after winning a best actor award, he catches his boyfriend cheating—with his best friend. A fight breaks out, and Armin accidentally falls to his death. When he wakes up, he's on a film set as an extra. Turns out he’s somehow traveled back from 2025 to 1999.

Thada – A rich, powerful chairman of an artist agency. In 2025, he secretly admired Armin from afar but never had the courage to approach him. Now that Armin and him back in 1999, Thada isn’t wasting the chance to bring him into his life.
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This series gives a great look into the showbiz world—its cutthroat competitiveness, the struggles of rising stars, and the personal battles that come with it. Thada’s conflict with his stepbrother adds more drama, but what really stands out is how protective and supportive he is toward Armin. It's so heartwarming to watch.

Their connection does feel a little rushed, though. It’s like Thada is completely whipped in both timelines, haha. But I love their sweet moments—they’re what I live for! Their chemistry is so palpable. 💖

One thing I noticed: there are a lot of villains in this show. The main one, Thiwthit, is… intense. I can't tell if I’m annoyed by his over-the-top acting (though maybe that’s how his character was written?) or just amused. I keep thinking about his role in I Will Knock You, the series every time he shows up on screen. It’s complete 180 in his character here in Reset, lol! What a versatile actor.

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As for the time-travel element (2025 and 1999 eras)—it’s cool and well executed, from their costumes, to their dumb phones and also cinematography.

Reset is a brilliant time-travel BL. Great production, amazing cast, beautiful cinematography, and strong performances all around. Huge kudos to everyone involved!

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2 Hunks Being Reset

Eps 7-10 pace kept up throughout. Poor Armin is all I can say. A very sexy watch y’all.

Eps 1-6 very very impressed. The level of acting, use of OSTs and cinematography is excellent. A capital C for Chrmistry as well. If your a big romantic, heartache and all this is for us! Never ending twists and turns to keep us wondering.

I’m a big fan of Pond’s work, straight after starring in Fourever You, he’s back with this star thriller. A live showing of ep. 1 is being held in Thailand on 1 June then showing on iQIYI.

Pond is a busy boy as he will also commence work on Fourever You Season 2 later this year.

Current timeline:

8 May - The official trailer release and press conference
https://youtu.be/j-cEIaCzF8o?si=D_ylr8H8KgrMsuqk
11 May - OST
15 May - OST MV available on all streaming
26-27 May - Press Tour
1 June - Live viewing 1st episode in Thailand
2 June - 1st episode Channel 31 & iQIYI

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YOU WILL NEED TISSUES

I LOVE I. I WILL REWATCH A THOUSAND TIMES. I LOVE TADA AND ARMIN. THE CHEMISTRY IS CRAZY.i don't know what i will do on Monday's now. this series was different from the rest I've watched,but it will always have a special place in my heart and i will always come back to this series. I need more episodes or else i will die. this was my comfort series since the first episode. I will miss this feeling when the only thing i was waiting for on Mondays was waiting for the new episode. it's hard to say goodbye, but everything needs to end. I really want to see what happens next, like the weeding or more. goodbye tada and armin. I will always remember you

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Started with so much expectations but ended up skipping most of it

I’m a fan of time travel piece of cinema so I had so much interest in this series but it turned out to be quite disappointing. The first few episodes were good, pulling me into the plot but for a while the series seemed to forget it had a plot and focused on the leads love story a little too much, what made this move terrible was the fact that they had average chemistry at best, slow meaningless dialogues and they just looked so awkward together sometimes.

Also the concept of the “super fan” finally getting the artist just seems like a cooked up fantasy by a die hard fan.

I had to skip so much of this movie because of all the unnecessary plot fillers, which was hard to watch and an absolute snooze fest.

I would say I like the twist about the brother being the mastermind behind his death, it was surprising and part of the only redeeming quality of this series.

Apart from all these critics, i’ll say the actors tried their best and the music was good, so I’ll give credit there.

It’s quite terrible that the director/producer or whoever was the cause of this, wasted a good storyline and a good budget.

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I Was Not Enamored

I honestly was not enamored with this series. I have a difficult time with movies and series trying to make gay life ‘perfect’. This even went beyond that. It gave an individual an opportunity for a second chance to relive his life. A do-over. What the series called a reset. But frankly, I was unsure why he deserved a do-over nor did I think he deserved one. It was simply baffling. He reached a pinnacle in this life for which most of us will never accomplish or attain or even dare to dream about. My issue with this series has nothing to do with the acting, per se. Yet it is the supposition itself I have a problem with. One must begin to question what were we watching then? Did it feel real? I had to decide that it obviously was not and therefore this was all a dream, an illusion. It was too perfect; too quixotic. Overall, I simply found this series rather predictable and at times trite. While I certainly get its hypnotic attraction, I just could not get into it with any sense of realism. I for one am getting tired of seeing gay love being portrayed as something that is not attainable in this life.

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Worth Watching Gem

This series is a gem. I honestly regret not watching Reset while it was still ongoing, but at the same time, I'm glad I waited—because binge-watching it was such a treat. From start to finish, the storytelling had me hooked. What I loved the most is how cinematic it felt; it was like watching a well-crafted movie rather than a series packed with product placements. The acting was top-notch, and the chemistry between Armin and Tada? Off the roof! Their dynamic pulled me in and made every scene with them electric. If you haven’t seen Reset yet, don’t wait—this one’s absolutely worth it.

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hm...

It’s not so often that we see Thai BL dramas switching up couples so frequently. So, it was quite a surprise for me to see Pond Ponlawit Ketprapakorn with a new partner, while his partnership with Earth (Cooheart) in Fourever You hasn’t even wrapped up yet. I know that series is still pending, waiting for a second season—and of course, I know Pond has every right to take on other projects. I’m not protesting, don’t get me wrong—I’m happy for him. I just found it unexpected—since it’s not the norm in the Thai BL drama world.

Because I’m a little impatient, I decided to start reading the novel. Thank goodness someone uploaded the entire book on Wattpad. To my surprise, they changed some key elements from the book for the drama adaptation—and those changes actually alters the overall tone of the story

Let’s discuss drama…

The story follows Armin Thiwanon, a renowned actor who tragically dies on the night of his greatest triumph—just after winning a prestigious award and discovering his long-time partner’s betrayal.

Instead of death, Armin wakes up 26 years in the past, back when he was a struggling, unknown performer in his early 20s. Once again, he must walk the path to superstardom

In this altered timeline, he meets Thada, a mysterious man who suddenly befriends him. Unbeknownst to Armin, Thada is the one who paves the way for his success. With Thada’s help, Armin’s rise to fame happens much faster this time.

As their bond deepens, Armin eventually discovers a shocking truth: Thada is actually TD—the mysterious, devoted fan from his past life. That revelation changes everything. The feelings Armin once thought were gratitude begin to shift into something deeper.

But amidst all these changes in his second chance at life, one question remains…
Who was responsible for Armin’s death in his past life? And are they still causing trouble for Armin in this life?

That's pretty much the story without giving more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Seeing the possibility for Thai actors to change ships in the middle of an unfinished drama series…

What I don’t like:
- Although everyone seems to like Pond & Peterpan chemistry, for me it is a NO go. They don’t sell it for me. I still prefer Pond & Earth in Fourever You.
- Everything must add a BL element… It’s too much forcing the vibe… In the book Janine is a woman & more importantly, she’s married with kids. So why the drama needed to change her gender into male, even added a little bit of a romance vibe with Veynai. I really don’t understand it…
- For me Peterpan can’t sell me Thada character. He’s good, but he’s not Thada.

Overall this is an ok drama for 2nd chance. Forgettable in my book. But still a fun watch. Much prefer the book than the drama

Now the difference between drama and the book… Fair warning though, I’ll write with spoilers. So if you don’t wanna know, you can stop reading here.












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The different from the book:
* They take the mystery around Armin’s death more seriously. In the book is strictly just the beginning of the story. And this is the primary reason that changes the tone of the story. The book is just about how Armin took better chance in his 2nd life, not surrounding the mystery of his death.
* Phat & his mother, Armin’s friend who is never mentioned in the book. But they bring such a good vibe for Armin’s character. I’m happy the drama added these 2 characters.
* Thiwthit, Thada’s brother as such an important character. Thiwthit is never mentioned in the book. And I just don’t like that they added this character.
* In the book, Armin never really left Venus, instead, Thada just silently bought Venus behind the scene. Haha… And he’s more of a shadow figure behind Armin’s back instead so flown upright like in the drama.
* In the book, Thada is more mysterious. He’s the embodiment of a mysterious rich guy who controls everything behind the entertainment world. And when he announced his relationship with Armin that when the world was shaking… He really made a difference with Armin than any of his “fling”.
* The beginning of their relationship… It's just so weird in the drama. I don’t like it.
* The way they change the fact that Thada is also experienced back to past life. Yes the book mentions this for their special chapter, but for a totally different story. Not like in the drama.

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A piece of cinema

This was a such a god show-. I enjoyed it from start to finish.
This is not to say that it did not have its issues. i will start with the positives:

_ the cast was amazing- Pond and Pan had great chemistry. There was no time that i was bored when they were on screen together. The supporting cast was also great. I found the villains a bit comical- I could not take the revenge plot seriously-

I have seen Pan and Pond in different shows- I loved that Pond got this role after he was in Fourever you- I felt that show did not really show his acting versatility and abilities. In this show we had a range of emotion from him. His character at times was a bit annoying when he kept referring to the future that he came from knowing that people around him did not have that insight.

TD what a man- he was amazing- i loved how he really embodied that character. He was in oh my sunshine and he stole the show with rain. I am really pleased that he has had this opportunity to show case his acting range.


Overall this show was a good watch- Would i rewatch not the whole thing but maybe certain episodes like 5/6 -8.

The writers changed some of the factors in the book but it was in a positive way for TV, it needed the xtra drama and spice.

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A star's end is a supernova, yet its death gives birth to the light of countless others.

I started watching Reset casually, with a relaxed mindset, only to finish it with a contented smile. It’s true what they say about journeys—you can only truly appreciate the path once you look back on it from beginning to end. The same holds true for a film, and indeed, for a human life.

Speaking of the film, Reset truly needs to be evaluated by its beginning, its middle, and its end. What lingers after the credits roll is a feeling of being slightly adrift, a warmth, and a sense of nostalgia, as if I’ve witnessed years, even lifetimes, pass by, all centered around a single, fated love. If I had to make a comparison, the feeling is akin to finishing a long novel series. The plot points may not be perfect, the twists sometimes clumsy, with issues in pacing and a few confusing details, but ultimately, the completeness of the story’s journey takes you somewhere. It leaves you with a poignant, bittersweet feeling. Reset is just that—imperfect, sometimes awkward and uneven, yet when the characters' journey concludes, what remains is a current of emotion, the sense that Tada and Armin's love story continues on in their world, in this life and the next. And honestly, I’m happy for them.

Speaking of life, a person's life is perhaps the most difficult journey to evaluate. The way we are born is different from the way we die, and the way we live our years doesn't directly lead to the circumstances of our departure. A person who lives a righteous life can still die an unjust death. So, how do we measure a successful life? Did we live happily? If we could go back to a single moment, would we make a different choice? No one knows, for each person lives only once. In that final moment of reflection, as everything flashes before our eyes, we will answer all these questions for ourselves. We will judge how we lived, loved, hated, what we endured, and how we died, from both a subjective and objective viewpoint, as if watching someone else's story. Life has a beginning and an end, and we often imagine our years on earth as a kind of journey—a "path of life," perhaps? Returning to Reset, it revisits the theme of returning to the past, of redoing one's life to change regrets. This time, both Armin and Tada are granted the power to reset their lives. This means that when they reached the end of their path and evaluated all they had been through, they were given a chance to return to the beginning, to write a different life, to walk a different journey. That parallel universe of time and space is destiny's gift to their love and their regrets. But I believe it is also a different life, one that doesn't overwrite the past. Armin and Tada don't relive the same life twice; they are simply living two different lives. Their reality is created by the choices they make in the present moment, and the past no longer dictates their path. From the moment they met their destiny in each other, all other fates began to shift. In the end, there was no other destiny for them but each other.

Honestly, I spent the early episodes trying to guess Reset's primary genre. Would it be a "rebirth and revenge" story, with a protagonist using their foreknowledge to triumph over betrayers and cherish those they once overlooked? Or would it be a crime investigation thriller, a hunt for a culprit? I generally assumed it would follow a "single protagonist" narrative, with love as a mere side element. But by the final episodes, looking back at the journey, I realized the ultimate theme the film was always steering towards was love. Love that creates meaning, love that saves, love that reverses fate and bends space-time. A love that heals, regenerates, and resurrects. Tada's love saved Armin more than once, and most importantly, it brought Armin back to life, both physically and spiritually. It was a love that stood quietly in the darkness but shone with the light of a guardian angel. Armin's love began with compassion, then blossomed into a response, a returned gaze, a deliberate kiss. It was a love that came from the light and remained in the light. Ultimately, the driving force of the entire film, the core element that stands at the center of every plot point and character, overshadowing everything else, has always been "love." I believe "love" was also the catalyst for the conflicts and challenges, the cause of death and rebirth, the force that controlled and propelled the darkness in the villains and the light in the heroes. Behind forgiveness lies love; behind hatred, in the end, there is still only love.

That is all I wish to say about the film's message. The ending can be considered perfect—complete and beautiful. It pulled down the red curtain to reveal the brilliant words "Happy Ending." It is no exaggeration to say this is one of the most satisfyingly happy endings I have ever seen. It masterfully comes full circle while also extending the story forward, allowing the viewer's emotions to linger in a state of fulfilled joy. The final act—or more broadly, the last two episodes—excellently fulfilled their mission of encapsulating the entire film, creating a powerful and lasting impression. It gave me answers (along with justifications I found acceptable) to questions I had from the beginning, questions I was ready to leave unanswered. This successfully elevated my final impression of the film. Indeed, what better explanation is there than the power of love, of the desire to be loved, and to live—to truly live one life to its absolute fullest?

I never thought this film would evoke so much emotion in me, nor did I think I would write so much about it. But alongside the feelings stirred by the final moments, I still have mixed feelings about the early episodes. Of course, most things were ultimately explained by the power of "love," but for some reason, I didn't deeply feel the connection between the main couple in the beginning. The fated love story felt a bit too rushed, lacking a certain smoothness in the emotional transition (mostly on Armin's part, as he truly had no romantic feelings for Tada in his previous life). Another small issue is that some events in the second life, which were caused by the new Armin's choices, also occurred identically in the first life. Some character actions also felt a bit stilted, as if they were just following a script rather than acting naturally. The fact that Armin spoke too much about his rebirth or behaved in a way that was too "over-the-top" for his true age was also a minor distraction (though to be fair, Armin wasn't the most mature character in his first life either). Furthermore, there were some plot holes in the time-setting (the 1999 setting wasn't really explored in depth). I was honestly hoping for a more developed revenge trope, wishing the conspiracies were more thrilling. The film often felt a bit too "safe" and stable; in some episodes, moments of danger failed to build peak emotional tension. I also found myself preferring the scenes where Tada and Armin were already in an established relationship over their ambiguous early stages, which is a rare preference for me.

Overall, Reset is still a good film. It has a classic feel, and its plot—a wealthy, powerful CEO who can move mountains falls for only one person, a reborn actor on his way to the top—is quite appealing, easy to watch, and satisfying. There is clear investment in the visuals and set design. While I wouldn't say Reset managed to "reconfigure" my worldview, it is ultimately an interesting, deep, and captivating film that took me by surprise.

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(A personal musing: Watching this film brought to mind my thoughts on the "rebirth and revenge" trope. I always wonder: are the "bad guys" truly deserving of retribution for actions they haven't yet committed in the protagonist's second life? Does evil exist in one's nature—meaning that no matter the universe, those people will repeat their malicious acts? Like Sam in the film: if Armin had never loved Charlie, would Sam have betrayed Armin for Charlie anyway? And, with a perhaps naively humane thought, I always wonder why characters with a second chance don't try to change events in a way other than revenge. Because if revenge is necessary, shouldn't the target be the person who harmed them in the *previous* life, not the "past version" of their betrayer, the "child who will grow up to be a monster"? In every sense, they are two different people who have or have not yet experienced different things. On this point, I think Reset touches upon this slightly, as Armin's initial intention isn't pure revenge, but rather to live a less miserable life and fulfill his destiny of meeting Tada. The revenge I hoped for was simply to see him return the blow to those who wronged him in this new life—like Lily, Ren, or Thiwthit...)

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Swoony Romance Meets Soap Opera Energy

I really wanted to love Reset, I swear I did 😩. This kind of concept is exactly the kind of thing that usually hooks me right away. When I saw Thailand was dropping another time travel BL, I was honestly super hyped. But the more I watched, the more I kept thinking, wow, this feels way more like a messy “sinetron” than the sharp, emotional time-bending drama I was hoping for. Endless melodrama, exaggerated tropes, and way too many dragged out scenes made it hard for me to stay invested. Instead of diving deeper into the “what if”s of changing fate, we got a lot of unnecessary filler that just stretched out the run time.

One of my biggest gripes? The 25-year time jump that looked like… well, no time jump at all. Like, come on! You can’t tell me people look exactly the same after two decades without even a wrinkle, a hairstyle change, or some aging makeup. It really pulled me out of the story. On top of that, the pacing often felt bogged down by overly long bed scenes that didn’t add much besides fan service. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-romance, in fact the chemistry between Pond and Peterpan is undeniable, and a lot of fans are swooning over it. But when those moments eat up runtime instead of letting the time travel plot breathe, the whole balance of the show feels off. I guess I’ve gotten used to Chinese dramas where the episodes are shorter but tighter, so this slower, more draggy style just didn’t click with me.

I can’t pretend the series is all bad. The leads are honestly what save the whole thing. Pond brings this magnetic presence to Armin, and Peterpan’s Thada is all in with his devotion. I totally believe Thada loved Armin with his entire being. Their chemistry is strong enough that a lot of people are watching just for them, and I get that 👏. There are even some standout side characters (I’m with everyone who loved the bodyguard/assistant for his charm and comic timing). Plus, the cinematography is beautiful in parts and the production clearly wasn’t cheap. It just sucks that the writing didn’t match the same level of care.

Reset had the potential to be something clever and emotional. A story about using hindsight to change your fate and maybe even repair your heart, but it didn’t dig deep enough. Instead, it leans heavily on melodrama and romance, which works if that’s what you came for, but is disappointing if you wanted a more layered story.

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