Reset (2025)

Excellent chemistry and beautifully acted, BUT wasn't expecting it to be so romance-focused

“Reset” started out with one of the better and more memorable ep. 1 that I’ve seen in a long time. It was explosive, intriguing and set the stage up really well for the rest of the drama. It made you want to hit “Play Next Episode” right away. I had high expectations after that first episode, and especially knowing Pond and PeterPan did not disappoint in the acting department.


Acting
The acting of the leads is probably one of the biggest strengths of the drama. Pond and PeterPan have proven themselves in other projects and they’re amazing here. Their chemistry was sizzling and each emotion was well-acted. The rest of the cast did pretty well, except for maybe Bom, who played Thiwthit (Tada’s brother). I found him overreacted and made his character a little cartoonish. But overall, “Reset” is one of the few Thai BLs where acting is not a weakness.

Romance
I was quite surprised how romance-focused this drama is. As much as I love romance, it was a little too much and some scenes and lines are too cheesy and cringey for me. But it’s without a doubt that Tada and Armin’s love story is beautiful, heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I love all the kisses and both Pond and PeterPan are so comfortable with each other that each touch, each breath and kiss really convey a lot of emotions. Their love scenes are shot beautifully and tastefully, full of sensual and passionate energy. But I do feel tired of the use of slower motion and the constant blasting of the ‘romantic music’. It doesn’t matter if they are hugging, kissing, gazing into each other’s eyes, the ‘romantic music’ will come on every single time. Sometimes, I wish I could just hear the silence and their breaths (which J-dramas do really well). If you love romance, you are in it for a treat from start to finish. You will find Tada as the perfect boyfriend who doesn’t mind giving and giving and giving. I actually want him to be less forgiving and giving, and want him to make Armin grovel and beg for longer.

Plot
I initially thought “Reset” will focus more on revenge, finding out why Armin’s death happened and trying to change the past. The drama did some of that, but as mentioned, romance took up the bulk of the screen time. The first half of the drama did a good job in balancing all those elements but the second half is when I was disappointed. Two characters killed Armin in 2025, yet in 1999, all he did was hook them up? That’s it? That was so anticlimactic! Where was the investigation of the murder? Where was the revenge? After Tada became a lovesick puppy, this Chairman does not need to work anymore. The balance of business + family fights + Armin’s second chance in life is lost. I felt that the ending also did not tie up all the loose ends. What happened to Tada’s flashbacks? Why did they happen and what significance do they have to Tada’s memories? Tada never really questioned Armin’s second life story, why? Instead of spending so much time on the romance, the writers could have closed out this drama on a better note.


Despite my complaints, I can’t deny I had a great time watching “Revenge”. I just wish the second half was as strong as the first half, especially when I love the first episode so much. I might have complained about the romance, but I DO love it. The chemistry between the leads is undenying and sizzling hot. I can’t help but have a smile and grin on my face, and they make me happy (maybe just shudder a tiny bit). The acting is excellent and the cinematography is great. I love the theme song even though it’s the only song and was overplayed. Unfortunately, I can’t give this higher than an 8.5. I was hoping “Reset” would end up being one of my top 5 BLs, but it didn’t make the cut. I will still recommend this drama, but not for those who don’t like romance plots.



Other Random Observations;
1. There are many scenes of beautifully sculpted abs and torsos. Hello PeterPan!
2. Thank goodness the ugly wig only showed up in one episode.
3. I also noticed it failed to change back to the ugly wig in a few of the flashback scenes.
4. PeterPan has a beautiful voice. He can sing “Happy Birthday” to me anytime.
5. On the flip side, piano boy/singer does not have a good singing voice and I don't like Pond's speaking voice. LOL




Completed: 8/4/2025 Review #609

Read More

Playing with our minds?

🌪 RESET – Episode 6 Breakdown & Theory
We’re past the halfway mark – Episode 6 out of 10.
And this is how you build a show that speaks to the heart, the mind, and every possible sense.
The creator – A. Natthaphong Wongkaweepairat – who both wrote and directed it, is simply a genius.
Every episode is precise, every clue is in place, and every emotional beat hits like a punch.

And what they did in this episode?
It was clear it was time to connect us even deeper to the couple –
and they gave us a full episode for that: emotional, bold, and focused –
with no distractions and nothing unnecessary.

💞 The intimate scene:
There was an intimate scene with a certain boldness,
but it didn’t go too far – it was emotionally accurate.
I didn’t need another over-the-top scene.
Just emotion. A smart script. Precise direction.

The little moments – the look, the breath, the touch –
were a thousand times more powerful than any dramatic editing.

And of course –
Pond Ponlawit Ketprapakorn (Armin) and Peterpan Tadsapon Wiwitawan (Thada) –
two incredible actors.
Their emotion breaks through the screen.
I believe them in every second –
and that’s the difference between a good actor… and one you never forget.

🌈 Emotional breakdown:
This episode felt like the calm before the storm.
And the reveal that they knew each other as kids? It destroyed me.
I felt in my heart there was something deeper –
and it came at exactly the right moment.

And now... we’re all scared.
Because the big hit is still coming.

💡 My theory:
I don’t see multiple theories –
I’m connecting everything into one complete arc.
And my heart is not ready.

🧠 Here’s what will happen:
Everything will lead us back to the beginning –
to the party at Armin’s house, just like in Episode 1.
But this time… something is different.

Thada is there.
The dynamic has changed.
But still – something terrible happens.
Poisoning? A push? An accident?
Either way – Armin dies again.

And that will be the end of the dream.

💥 Then:
Pond as Armin wakes up in shock – in a hospital.
Lying down, gasping, confused.
He turns his head –
and sees Peterpan as Thada, shocked by Armin waking up.

Armin hugs him tight.
And Thada hugs him right back.

And everything becomes clear.

Everything we saw was a coma dream.
Every conversation, every emotional connection, every moment –
was a psychological process Armin created while unconscious.

🧩 The clues were there from the start:
"Don’t talk about your death… the pain is so strong I can’t breathe."
"I’m scared this is just a dream… and I’ll wake up."
This wasn’t imagination.
It was Armin processing what Thada was actually saying to him
as he sat beside him in the hospital bed.

🙏 The third wish?
Thada will wish for Armin to wake up.
To come back to their life.
To their reality.

And Armin?
At first, he won’t understand.
But then… he’ll open his eyes –
and realize it all… was his dream.

And that. Will. Destroy. Us.

Read More

100% A MUST WATCH

I Hardly Ever Give A 10/10, Especially Before Finishing. But This Series Deserves It & More.!
It Has Something For Everyone. Mystery, Action, Romance, Fantasy & The Thrill Of NC Scenes.
Pond, Having Just Given Us A Series As A Top Is Showing Us His Vercatility By Playing As A Bottom Here.
Peterpan, Finally Stepping Into An MC Role For The First Time (Correct Me If I’m Wrong) Is Absolutely Nailing It.!
Not Only Did They Do Their Big One On Terms Of Looks, Special Effects & Music, But The Acting Gives You A Feel Of Everyones Emotions. The Way That Thada Feels For Armin Speaks To Me The Most. I Highly Recommend This Series.! Let’s Give It The Credit It Deserves. ❣️ (Thanks For Taking The Time To Read 😉)

Read More

reasons why you should watch #ResetTheSeries

i’ve never anticipated for a bl series in such a long time until i came across reset, dare i say.. SERIES OF THE YEAR!!! the cinematography, acting, plot, cast, EVERYTHING IS JUST PEREFECT 😭

cast so fine i can’t concentrate sometimes because their face cards are LETHAL 🫣 the cinematography is just beautiful, especially during certain scenes which i shall not spoil 💗 as for the acting, it is AMAZING. armin is played by pond ponlawit, where some of you may know him from 180 degrees and fourever you the series! his visuals are INSANE and the cherry on top is his TOP TIER ACTING 🫠 and as for thada, he is played by peterpan tadsapon, where some of you may know him from my cherie amour and oh my sunshine night the series! just like pond, his visuals are SERVING and to top it all up, his acting is very splendid 😭 this series is very well executed as there are no unnecessary NC scenes and the first few eps are just armin and thada yearning for each other. in the later eps we get to slowly see how their feelings progress. additionally, the communication between thada and armin is just so touching and sensational (really well done to panpond for portraying their characters so well!)

if you start this series, good luck to you since once you start, you can’t stop 😔 each episode would keep you hooked, making you want to continue watching again and again 🫢 as for now, 6/10 eps have already aired! you can watch reset on iqiyi app, and a new ep gets released every monday at 10:45 pm (gmt + 8) 💕

you can support the series on X as well as on other social media platforms! here are the usernames of the cast members, writer, director, and official series X account 🫶

author of reset: @Crystaljadeed
director of reset: @Aanuttapong
reset’s official account: @reset_theseries
armin’s actor: @pondponlawit1
thada’s actor: @peterpanzz_w
thiwthit’s actor: @bomm_u
phat’s actor: @Rojer_chira
ren’s actor: @firstfh5
narin’s actor: @IndyTnd
janine’s actor: @intanont246
pharit’s actor: @Winner_Tnt
achi’s actor: @_ctptyler_
sam’s actor: @EnjayyyEnjayyy
charlie’s actor: @Shell_Thakrit

hastags used for trending:
#ResetTheSeries #ResetEP(number) #peterpanzz_w #pondponlawit #panpond #peterpond

thank you for reading! 🫶💗 happy watching! 🫂

Read More

Reset Did NOT Disappoint

I started Reset for Pond, but I did not expect to fall this hard for the story — or Peterpan’s character! It was my first time seeing him act, and he completely stole my heart. The chemistry between the main leads was unreal. Pond was incredible, as always. But TD (Thada!) became an unexpected fave, also Janine was the sweetest support system ever, and Veynai was my secretary crush! He had me smiling every time he showed up.

What I loved was how much care went into everything — the little details, the side characters, the pacing, and most of all, the ending. Everyone got the love and closure they deserved. I did pause before the last two episodes (because I was afraid that episode 9 would wreck me), but finishing it was so worth it. Big love and respect to the entire cast and crew — Reset is such a gem. 💙

Read More

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.

Read More

Tada.... Yes, please!

This was a beauty in storytelling. Everyone did well in their roles but truthfully some shone more than others. Pond, PeterPan, Intanont, Alexander and Bom. Yes, the hate for his character Thiwthit is there but he brought the histrionic psychosis at every turn. I enjoyed watching a series that knew when to end and not dragged on beyond its welcome.

The chemistry and skill of Pond and PeterPan sealed Armin and Tada and brought them to life as they meandered through the twists and turns to finally enjoy a future that was meant to be. Tada, as a protective fan turned lover was a joy to see and did set the standard. His mistake to not dealing more harshly with Thuwthit, would cause countless interactions that brought immeasurable pain to their lives. Armin, desparetely determined to avoid previous mistakes, inevitably still did make some in jumping the gun on many occasions which was painful to see. He also did learn not to take the only family he had left for granted in his rise to the top. The dedication and wisdom of Janine and Veynai helped protect Armin and Tada's love while opening a door to theirs.

There were flaws that were tiring at times to view. Hearing Pond say Tada in the most breathy tone as it's the most spectacular name ever, was irritating. Thiwthit's dramatic temper tantrums, though part of his character's mental issues, was a bit over the top. Lilly's bathroom visits were crass and not needed to bring out the crudeness of the character itself. First in the role of Ren was not the best of him and it was lesser than what was expected. How many times can Armin be shot at close range and still live? Hmmm.

I was a very entertaining watch. The action scenes were skillfully done. For the most part production, writing and direction came together cohesively. All bl actors at large, please note how to deliver a believable kiss. Full of passion and desire. A miniscule few match this and it elevated the believability of two people intensely in love. Worth mentioning, the wardrobe dept did not disappoint. It ended nicely on the right note.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

If I reset my only goal would be to make sure this show was made again

Jaw on the FLOOR, brother.

Acting:

Good LORD. That is how it is DONE. The casting in this was INSANE. Mr. Pond and Mr. Peterpan, it has been an honor to bear witness to your skills. Why have I seen NOBODY talk about their performances?? The range of emotions they had to depict in this was huge and they nailed every damn one of them. Supporting cast was also amazing with the exception of a couple scenes from Bom that could have been done a little differently in my opinion. I fell in love with so many characters in this. Wenai, my love. Janine, my diva. Narin, my little piano boy. So much love for their performance. BRAVO.

Writing:

I loved that it kept a strong main romance plot intertwined so well with the time travel plot. A lot of stories feel like one aspect is heavily sacrificed for the other but there was a really good balance here. Was there some cringe? Sure, sure. But it was pretty accurate to when we first started using hashtags tbh. We would say some pretty cringe shit back in like 2010 too lol. Was Tada a little theatrical? Sure, sure. But you can’t fault a man whose love language is fireworks. While I was team Janine in that I wanted to see that damn wedding… I do still love the ending too. Scenes flowed well from one to the next, nothing stood out as inconsistent or insanely dumb. Just a damn good story overall.

Chemistry/Romance/Kissing:

Alright, I made sure to put my glazing cap on because MY GOD THE CHEMISTRY. They worked sooo well together it was actually insane. Without a doubt the best chemistry I have seen between two people on camera. Their ability to fully portray love and affection with each other and make it look entirely believable was so impressive. I was fully immersed in their love story. This obviously works well as a romance, truly top tier stuff. Their kissing was perfect. I have absolutely no notes. I believed they desired each other and couldn’t stop themselves from wanting to show it. Well. Done.

NC Scenes:

I love a good artsy, sensual approach to an intimate scene. I like how it highlights the desire, passion, and love between a couple on screen that you sometimes lose in a more explicit, overly orchestrated NC scene. Not that I’m against or don’t love to see more explicit depictions of sex in dramas. I just think that sometimes a little less can be more in what you want to get across in a show in the time you have.

Music/SFX:

Music was fitting for the scenes and mood of what was going on. They made great use of changing the vibe of a scene quickly with a change in music. Masterfully done. That one song though… I think I could have done without hearing it so often. SFX were spot on throughout.

Production/Cinematography:

Gotta give props where it is due and it is in fact due as hell here, my friend. Nothing jumped out and ripped me away from the 1999 illusion, really impressive attention to detail for having made this in 2025. Cinematography had me on my knees fr. The lighting in some of those scenes was so perfect and I love to see some good lighting.

This was a treat. This was a delight. This was everything I want and more in a drama. I can’t believe I haven’t seen the hype for this everywhere like I have for Top Form, The Next Prince, My Stubborn, and Revenged Love. WILD. Those shows don’t stand a chance in hell against this piece of art in my opinion. BRAVO.

And now for some highlights from my many notes:

- Ayo where’s the epilepsy warning for that opening award show scene though damn lmao
- Oh myyy a quality intro??? Yess plssss
- Bro is so pretty wtfff
- Damn other bro is also pretty wtfffff
- Where can I get me a PA like this loyal piece of fine shiii
- Livingg for that pink floral blazer miss evil manager is wearing while pooping lol
- OH MY GOD that PA I’m in love ahhhh “sir, yes, sir” eeeeeeeeee
- DIVA on the SCENE okayyyyyyy miss girllll in the red beretttt
- This Pond fella is blowing me awayyy bro my man can act sad, angry, happy, drunk, flustered, taken aback, coy, you NAME it god DAMN 10/10 like it’s hard to make it look so natural to cry bc you’re angry, sad, and filled with so much joy you can’t handle it and my boy is NAILING ittttaa
- Beer over ICE??? That physically hurt me
- I’m learning so much about the recent history of Thailand from this show, shit educational
- Papi chulo on the scene, papi chulo on the case you best BELIEVE
- Now THAT, my good people, is a first kiss yesssahh that’s how we do it standing ovation
- I swear every time Wenai opens his mouth I’m on my knees begging for just ONE CHANCE all he said was “copy that” and I’m soft serve in the summer sun
- Wenai x Janine when?
- My boy steppin out onto the red carpet in them chelsea boootsss lmaoooo
- I smell dramaaaa coming from that grand piano
- Armin’s ringtone gave me flashbacks in the beginning of episode 5 good god
- A tiffin?? CUUUTE
- With little notes on each layer???? PLEASEEEEEE
- Omg Tada’s lil ringtoneee please he’s so cute I can picture him going through all the options in his lil flip phone and picking it out so precious
- Wenai, the man you areeee
- THE WATCH THE WATCH IT’S THE WATCH BRO BRO IT’S THE WATCH
- You had me then ya lost me in that cringey ass hashtag but I will allow it I guess… but that was a choice for sure…
- I’M ONLY HALFWAY THROUGH THE SHOW????
- Ngl, bro is waaaay too chill about that call lmao
- They are so PRECIOUSSSSS AHHHHH beach montage gonna be the death of me
- LMAO this conversation these two bitches are having over cosmos is somehow gayer than the scene where Armin and Tada were literally fucking ahahahaaa
- Bitches love cosmos in these parts ig
- In my humble opinion, I’d serve Armin a French 75 and Tada a Manhattan. Wenai gets an Espresso Martini bc he classy but always gotta have the energy to get shit done even when he’s drinking
- Bro is using up these wishes pretty quick
- I’m out here learning history and marketing concepts in between scenes of boys kissing lol
- “It’s not that I’m against same-sex stuff” well baby I sure as FUCK hope you aren’t cause that would be a WILD situation you’ve found yourself in
- Lmao not Y2K god that shit was so funny bro
- Not those annoying ass phone plans
- Min-Min eeee Tada is simply too cute to handleee
- Now hold on… Why is lil piano boy now an actor?
- Damn my baby looks so good in that lil 99’ yellow Carrera eeeeee
- Oh brootherrrr lil piano boy please take a hint
- This song needs to leave me alone
- Bro the little touches and kisses and tender treatment of each other that is missing from so many dramas is so present I’m in love with this. These two actors understand what it means to show affection to another person it’s so captivating
- Sorry I doubted you, lil piano boy. You p chill ig
- “Then tonight I’ll go along with whatever you want” AHHHHH Min-Min you lil Min-MINX
- LIL PIANO BOY I’m so sorry for my harsh treatment of you thus far, I wish you love like my bb has and more fr
- Tada really do be the grandmaster of grand gestures, my man EXTRA EXTRA
- It’s a bit much all the time but I am in fact eating it up a lil maybe teehee
- Fresh idea for lil bro, why don’t you try -REDACTED- hope this helps
- Ugh the lighting in that shower is so pretty so soft
- Okay now HOLD ON what exactly is the plot of this film their shooting? LMAOO
- Bro imagine if your fav said their partner’s initials in a tv interview the fans would be on the mf case so fast lmao
- They fit so well together it’s insane
- Is this Wenai x Janine progress I see?? Eeeeeeeee
- It’s the coverrrr fits eeee!!!
- Oh no, not a promise.. This is ominous I’m sweating bro the spidey senses.. They really do be tingling
- FOOOUUUL YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HURT WENAI WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE IF MY MAN DIES WE ALL DIE
- Reset Reset RESET PLEASE WENAIIIIII
- Lil bro confessing rn or… uhhh
- I mean like, I had a hunch for sure but.. uhh.. bro.. come on..
- Could’ve done without the lil unrequited incestuous love plotline here ngl
- WENAIIIIII my MANN
- Didn’t HAVE to let go tbh but let me accept that for the sake of drama
- Ahhh I see why they needed that incest stuff now I see I see I understand it all makes sense bc lil bro was indeed mr poison I see okay okay I got you
- WENAIIII I SEE YOU BB SO STRONG SO HEALTHY MY BOYYYY
- Janine is like “WHERE is my wedding?!” Diva wants to watch ya’ll walk down the aisle while he wears a crips suit and a bougie beret sipping on champagne trying to act like he isn’t crying like a baby with Wenai there to hand him his handkerchief.. and I am with diva on this fr
- Bro’s love language is fireworks lmaooo
- Wenai x Janine SPOTTED in the crowd linking ARMS EEEEE
- *Slow blinks like a cat so you know I love you* @ this series



LEVEL 600 SPOILER WARNING BELOW READ AT YOUR OWN RISK:




I was explaining this show to my brother just now and it hit me how wild it is bc: you won the biggest award of your life one night only to go home and find out your partner of over 20 years is cheating on you with your best friend of over 20 years so you fight on the top of the staircase and fall to your death because of afformentioned fight but you might have been able to catch yourself if you hadn't been experiencing the symptoms of being poisoned by someone you've never met before who wanted you dead because he is in love with his brother who is in love with you and also you haven't met that person in like over 30 years and even then it was a chance meeting with no follow up meeting anyway now you're dead but wait no you're not because you wake up and it's 1999 again.

Read More