Reset (2025)

Crappy scenario but great at everything else

It was fantastic, a really well done show. Everything was spectacular but if it wasn't for the weird scenario and some questionable behaviour from some characters I believe it would be a 10/10 show.
I have a lot that I hated and also liked about it so I have many mixed feelings after I've finished it.

Cast:
The two leads were magnificent, they really did justice to their roles, they were amazing and their chemistry is top notch, I love Peterpan since sunshine night, and Pond since 180 degrees.
Did I ever pictured the two together? Never, which is why this was a pleasant surprise. They really have great harmony.
Characters however, were slightly off, Armin is very self centered, after coming back he acts like a child talking about the future like a crazy guy not caring about how people will think of him and for someone who is chasing fame it's kinda silly, I didn't get his contradictory behaviour sometimes ( won't say much cause spoilers) but he kept taking every support from TD without even caring enough to know who is he and why why why he is doing all that!?
And Tada, I didn't understand at first why he did all that but after a while I kind accept the reason for everything he kept on doing but seriously, I couldn't understand one thing, how was he able to completely accept Armins shenanigans about his death and the future calmly, the first thing I'd think of would literally be " oh sh!t, I fell in love with a crazy man"

Story:
Here ... We really need to talk!!
Story by itself is great, nothing original and done a billion times before, still solid! And enjoyable if done well, everyone loves a great revenge story, right?
That didn't happen here, the way the scenario goes is just weird, First few episodes were all about Armin coming back and wondering why he keep meeting people he met in his first life .... Wow! I wonder why? Because it's your freaking life, bro!!! You are supposed to cross path with them, why do you think that because you repeating your life that it would be different? And if so why do you keep talking like "in the future this will happen, and that will happen" like an expert yet be so freaking surprised to meet your ex again!!!
Also, he was so stupid regarding Yada, how couldn't he put two and two together and get that he is TD.
It's not the proof is in the pudding moment, you just have to use 2 brain cells to get that.
There are a few other things that I also didn't like, like how the bad people are only threatening everyone without actually doing anything, maybe Ren did something bit Thiwthit at the end, that's just messy writing.

Now I myself am confused, did I like this drama or not, I believe I did, it's just like, eating your favourite dessert after being in the fridge for a while, you know there is something wrong with the taste but still enjoying it 😂😂 weird comparison I know but you get my point.

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an idealized fairy tale, wrapped in a shallow story

I honestly don't know why this show is hyped so much; I found it mediocre at best.
I've seen people recommend this show all the time on tiktok, for it's high quality production and the great "non-cringy" story. While I personally cannot agree with this at all, I will admit, that it can be a decent watch, depending on what you are looking for in a show.

I would recommend this show only to people who prioritize a wholesome power couple with great chemistry and lots of fan service over a plot-driven story with complex characters.
however, if you are looking for an intricate show about time travel and characters with depth, you should probably skip this one.
if you start this show and can not get into it at all after the first 1-2 episodes, you are probably save drop it. the focus of the story shifts a bit about half way in and I found it a bit better after that. but not to the extend that I don't regret watching something else in that time. I was hoping that the reason why this show is so overhyped would reveal itself to me with the conclusion of the show. but I almost feel clickbaited now that I finished it.

What I did enjoy:
- great chemistry between the main actors
- despite different social backgrounds, the couple's dynamic is not defined by it; they meet each other on eye-level
- both main characters are absolute green flags
- the majority story focuses on the couple facing struggles together, and not on becoming a couple being the struggle in the first place
- THE YEARNING!! Tada (the love interest) singlehandedly made it possible for me to finish this show
- amazing (and frequent) intimate/kissing/lovey-dovey scenes
- (for the millennials:) late 90s / early 2000s nostalgia
- amazing acting (even though I didn't how most characters were written)

What I did not enjoy, but I can see that others might:
- this show is in fact super cheesy, but it tries to do it in a gown up way
- idealized and unrealistic display of a relationship: almost from the get go, the main characters show this unconditional love and faith in each other, despite barely knowing the other person or having that level of trust established through shared experiences. pretty much a soul mates trope, without calling it by the name. (in fairness tho: this becomes a bit more plausible in the second half of the show)
- the middle part is purely fan service with almost no story at all

What I did not enjoy:
- the story is very lacking. the bit of plot that exists is pretty much a standard regression story (main character gets wronged, suddenly returns to the past, tries to revisit some life choices or to get revenge). I found really nothing original or interesting about it.
- especially considering that the show is called "Reset", the time travel/regression theme is barely explored. the few occasions, in which the main character consciously makes different choses than in his first life are barely existent and have little impact for the most part. it would honestly take little effort to rewrite the show to a non-time travel story, where the mc just has good intuition or some insight knowledge from a friend.
- furthermore, and this really bothered me, he frequently mentions things from the future or that he went back in time towards the other characters, as if it was a completely normal thing to say. and 90% of the time, the other characters don't address the topic at all (e.g. by being confused, suspicious, labelling him as a crazy person, ect.)
- the LGBTQ theme is not explored either. the issue of being openly gay in the 90s/00s, especially as a person of public interest is touched on a few times, but never an actual topic. if brought up, it is pretty much only out of convenience, if the plot needs to be a bit more dramatic
- especially in the first half of the show, the main character's behavior doesn't make any sense whatsoever. he is supposed to be in his 40s when he travels back in time, but behaves like a barely grown up. with no signs of maturity, rationality or life experience. he (and sometimes the love interest as well) makes irrational decisions, just to artificially create some drama and extend the story by an episode or two
- overall, the characters are poorly written: every single character in the show is either 100% good or 100% bad, the majority of the characters are also super stereotypical. almost no character development across the show.
- most side characters are just there when they are needed to artificially blow up the plot, and are completely irrelevant/not mentioned at all in between. most of them are not an organic part of the story and therefore make the story better in any way.
- villainization of women: while it is common, that BL stories feature only few female characters, 4/5 women in this show (ranging from guest to support roles) are displayed as the embodiment of a villain, without any positive character trait
- while I found the music appropriate for the most parts, some of the more prominent music themes are just super repetitive, to the point where it was straight up annoying. I usually don't pay attention to music in shows at all, so the fact that I noticed this 1-4 times per episode means a lot.

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Armin, The worst time traveler of all time.

I initially thought this was an adaptation of a webtoon that I read a couple years back (Again by Seojin, the plot is pretty close to this one and it's really good). It turned out it wasn't but it still peaked my interest.

Here I sit binging and breezing through what is a very entertaining show and although it's good I have to write down some thoughts, some minor inconveniences that have been bothering me and why I'm not giving this show a 10/10.

1. The first episode problem, the older versions were really bad, they didn't look late forties, maybe fifties that the characters were supposed to be, so when Armin went back all the way to 1999 looking exactly the same as he did in 2025 I was seriously confused. Also aside from the lack of social media and smart phones everything looks pretty much the same, costume wise and sets it's all too modern, I wish more attention to details were present whilst filming this series.

2.The Armin problem, this man has got to be the dumbest most annoying time traveler of all time!! by god he won't shut up about the future, fights people about thing that haven't happened yet and when the time comes to say something he won't??!! make it make sense. This is usually played for laughs on time travel stories but eventually the time traveler knows to just shut it, consequences, butterfly effect and whatnot. Does Armin care or even think about consequences nope, he just keeps yapping and it gets old pretty quickly. I'm not going to get into it about the hair, but stylist please!! this actor has luscious hair, just stop messing with it!!!

3.The Tada problem, first of, why is this man's name a sound effect??, Is he a magic trick!?? I just can't help myself and every time he shows up or is mentioned in my head I go "Tadaaaaah" probably the reason why I'm having so much fun watching it to be honest, but it's unfair that such a beautiful man has to carry that ridiculous name 🤣. On a more serious note I don't trust him especially after Narin showed up, Is that boy even legal?? just Yuck!!! and even after explaining himself and knowing the reason why he loves (more like obsesses over) Armin there's something off about the character's actions,like he shows up out of nowhere everywhere Armin is like magic, puff, tadah!! ( I told you I can't help myself) he seems too creepy this might be because I'm not done watching and there's still something he's not saying 🤷‍♀️ I suspect he might also be a time traveler maybe although all signs point to no, he's just creepy and weird.

4. The Thiwthit problem, Oh My god Bom is sooo bad in this!!!, I adored him on In I will knock you, he fit that character perfectly, but in this show this villain is portrayed so badly every word he says, how he walks those exaggerated expressions, it's like he based the character on the worst cartoon villain he could think of, just bad all around throwing temper tantrums that even a two year old would be embarrased by. The only times I've tolerated him have been when he had that one conversation with Ren at the bar that scene was really good, maybe because of First, who is playing the villainous role so well that I wish he were cast as Thiwthit instead. And that other time when he approached Tada. Probably not entierly his fault, I mean the directot probably okayed this, maybe it was all they could get out him, I can't say for sure but his acting is a mayor hindrance on the quality of this series.


I'm rambling on too much, I'll stop here for now and come back when I have finished the series.

Welp!! I finished it and enjoyed a lot despite all my grievances it is a really good show and the ending was beautiful although the explanation about what happened to Armin in his previous life doesn't make any sense and they had plenty of time to come up with something better so, no excuses!!

I never stopped doubting Tada (Tadaaah!!), I wish maybe his character was better explained or have it happen sooner than it did. I never understood the deal with Narin because although a bit shady, Tada (Tadaaaaahh!!) doesn't seem like the type who would do such a thing, besides as hot and rich as he is he really doesn't need to either. I adored Armin thank God they stop messing with his hair!! (right after I wrote about it, it's like the universe heard me) the man never shut up about the future but he still grew on me.

By the end coming back to 2025 and everyone still looking the exact same, the only explanation I can find to this is that this is an alternate reality where people are just young and beautiful forever, maybe? 🤷‍♀️ I don't know, it's fantasy literally anything can happen.I had maybe a little too much fun watching and laughing so hard at thing that weren't supposed to be funny that I wish I could rate it higher really but, as I listed before there were some things lacking therefore I rated it a
6.0/10

I adjusted my rating as a kind friend pointed out that my rating wa to high in comparison to my notes. Which is true, I did and I still am due to how fun it was to watch. It is worth watching because it's so dumb it's fun, not because of quality.

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✨My Review on RESET ✨

Far so good, we’ve finally come to the end of Reset, and I just want to share a few thoughts—no spoilers, I promise!

Let’s start with Armin’s side—his point of view really says a lot. The mistakes he made in life, the choices he couldn’t take back... it hit hard. It shows us that sometimes we make the kind of mistakes we later wish we could go back and fix. But the truth is, we may never get that second chance. Instead of waiting to regret, it’s better to change now.

But here’s the twist: even when Armin does get that second chance, some things—karma, fate, whatever you call it—still repeat. That makes it even more emotional. The fact that he went 26 years into the past is WILD. Like… my head was spinning!

Then we have Thada (TD). What a sweet, caring soul. The fact that he remembered what Armin did for him as a child? That really showed how deeply he felt for him. There was one episode where I just knew he came back to the present, and boom! I was right. My instincts were SCREAMING.

Honestly, trying to review this without giving spoilers is so hard because there’s so much I want to say 😭 but yeah—this story isn’t just about time travel. The love story, the pain, the healing—it’s all so real. It’s like something that could happen in a celebrity’s life. The whole “past and present” thing just makes it hit harder.

Reset isn’t just a BL series—it’s an emotional ride full of lessons, regrets, second chances, and love that stays even across timelines.

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Very Good!

This is an amazingly watchable romantic melodrama. The cast, especially the leads, are extraordinarily good. The main couple’s charisma and chemistry is off the chart, bonkers brilliant. The supporting players are also great. And everyone looks like a movie star!

The pacing is also good, especially for a Thai BL, and the high-concept premise is worn lightly. This is fundamentally a deeply enjoyable love story.

My only quibble is the villain. He feels miscast, his acting is hammy and he implausibly shifts from idiot to evil genius episode-by-episode.

Other than that, this is a real top-notch production. Do yourself a favour and watch it!

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One of the, if not The Best BL of 2025: Romantic, Fantastic, and the Acting is Superb!

Miracles and second chances are quite rare, so if you're given one, make sure to make the most of it. Armin faced all the odds in his life just to die miserably, and then, the reset happened. A revenge script that drives the story on a clear path and exciting plots. These factors already win me over, but having Pond and Peter as the main characters, with their incredible acting performances, is the icing on the cake! I’m dying from the sweetness and high-tension chemistry that these two have for each other.

Romance is all over the scenes. This drama offers a variety of romantic scenes that build up more satisfaction and enjoyment for the viewers. The rooftop scene during the earlier EP was so entertaining. Tada slowly enters Armin’s life, a moment of flirting and an intention to develop feelings. When they quarrel, they are still composed and gentle with each other. They became so cute too when they are jealous. But the best part…

Best in execution of intimate scenes that resonate love, hotness, and allow themselves to be part of one another. We got plenty of kisses and more than kiss scenes. Yet, my favorite scene was the jacuzzi one. They are devouring each other like there’s no tomorrow.

Aside from these, the show delivered a well-written plot which were either crazy or unexpected. I still remember how fascinating it was when Armin recognized Tada as his first fan club. And Tada’s life crumbled when Armin died in his first life. That connection! Despite Armin going back to the past and walking on a thread by almost dying numerous times, there is no unforeseen plot other than Thiwthit having a romantic feeling for his stepbrother, Tada. This is so extra, but it explains how much his obsessiveness leads to his miserable path. He is such a perfect villain, but I’m laughing whenever he gets overly mad and keeps kicking.

Tada as the man of the century. Aside from being a rich and generous boyfriend, his heart is so genuine, too. He loves to treasure every single moment and even things he got from Armin. Doing such extravagant efforts just to make his baby happy. Wenai is the backbone of Tada’s gimmicks. I love the boss-bodyguard relationship. He is always in the middle of his boss’s love ideas and sometimes catches the couple in their act of love. Plus, he is supermanly and handsome too, the Superman of Thailand.

Talk about that gorgeous OST, which also added more emotion to the drama. iQIYI gives their all into producing such an amazing and high-quality BL. The casts were all perfect for their respective roles. Everyone did an extraordinary portrayal of their characters.

A beautiful ending to one of the best Thai BLs I’ve watched. I am hoping to see more Pond and Peterpan in one drama as the main couple. These two are a total gem in the industry. I can’t get over how sync they are and bring Armin and Tada to life. May we all find someone who loves us the same way Tada and Armin love each other.

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a perfect love story

idk how to start this review but i gotta say
panpond and every other actor in this series has done such a amazing job ... evrything has been perfect since the start to the end
there were no loop holes in the story
neither there were any cracks , the storyline flowed soo perfectly.
I am actually a fan of peterpan now he is amazing and pond omg i have been in love with his works since 180 degree longitude passes through us
the way they make these characters come to life and stay prominent is soo amazing
every flashback scene has given a new information
and they have been soo clever to not show that tada also reseted, the flashbacks came in 3 parts and everytime something new was shown ... absolutely perfect
now talking about tada and armin and how they are the perfect lovers and supports of each other , i really hope everyone gets a lover like this in there life time
the mutal obssesion , the yearning, the understanding between each other,
soo many tropes were perfectly portrayed
canr beilive such a masterpiece ended
I really hope that pan pond can work again together.

maybe this is not q typical review of the story but a vent about how much i am gonna miss them and how much the characters mean to me
thanks to all the actors and production of the series who made it possible to give out this series
and thanks or the author of this novel
who made such a great green flag chatacters and the most incredible story ever

I hope i could convince anyone to watch this series bec it's a work of art

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Incomparable

Incomparable to other series. Simply perfect. Storyline is complex, but flows nicely, characters are well written, nature and scenery is beautiful, actors did an amazing job. Chemistry wise hard to compare to other actors who are in already established couples. Both on screen and off screen Peterpan and Pond know and understand each other that is why their chemistry is overflowing on screen. They trust each other.
Since the very beginning of the series and until the ending there is very little I would change and we finally get an ending that is not forced upon us, an ending that actually makes sense to all.

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Wholesome and Beautiful

For me this series is like a spring. After a long time, I have a series which brings a great story, fulfilling scene, visual candies, melodious song and great side actors too.

The best feast for my eyes is obviously the handsome and pretty actors. Specially Pond, every moment with Pond was filled with beauty. He is for sure a great actor too, you can feel his acting in his eyes. The pairing for lead actors was amazing. Watching Peterpan for a 1st time, I am so satisfied.

The arc of friendship, loyalty, unconditional love, longing, sadness, jealousy, forgiveness even hatred is portrayed in a great way. I personally loved every second of series.

In this series the lasting impressions for me was, how one can love someone so much, that they even die of heartbreak. The love of Tada is not cherry on the cake, it's the whole cake.
My favourite side actor secretary Veynai, brings such a screaming moments for me and equally funny too. Every actor did amazing job. I even loved the actor behind villian, he did such a powerful acting of jealous brother, and shown that feeling behind all those action, though it shocked me greatly knowing his intentions towards his brother, but atleast it brings the justice to his madness.

Finally I can totally recommend this series, you will love it, it's more than worthwhile.
I think this series deserved even higher rate. This is my 1st time leaving a comment of any series.

I specially made account here, so that I could write how beautiful creation this series is and will be in future too.

Go ahead, watch it, because you will always crave for this series to watch again as a first timer.

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