Reset (2025)

one of the best dramas of this year

okay so for me this is one of the best dramas of the year. i feel like this year has been filled with some of the best, and unfortunately some of the worst dramas i have ever seen, and that means a lot coming from someone who has watched a whole lot.

however this one i truly enjoyed.. for the most part minus some acting from a certain few (we will come back to this).

i started this not knowing what to expect because i hadn't watched the trailer, i generally don't watch trailers bc i don't want anything to be spoiled i just read the synopsis and go from there and honestly i regret nothing!

here's what i enjoyed:
- Tada and Wenai, absolutely could not get enough of them, together they're hilarious. wenai watching him simp over armin is so funny to me and he was always so helpful and happy. and when he spoke english?! say less.
- Tada and Armin, they were so cute together i was so happy to see them happy and in love. it had me thinking the entire time, me and who?! -​ i​ absolutely loved their story and how it all came together in the end.

what i didn't enjoy:
- Thiwtit (spelling idk?) and his character, maybe it's his acting or just the direction of the acting he was given but i really didn't like him at all, not even as a person but how he portrayed the character like who is that childish to throw a fit every time something goes wrong? the screeching the throwing of things and the stomping on the floor, you're not a child? GROW UP.
- Ren. idk same goes for Ren as above but to a lesser extent.
- some things annoyed me bc they didn't seem at all realistic but i just had to remind myself it's a drama at the end of the day, it's for entertainment not a documentary.

overall i loved this drama and it is definitely worth watching, i would recommend it to anyone i just fear that some of the acting does not live up to the standards of the rest of this drama, whether that is the fault of the actor or the director, or that character specifically i will never know but don't let that stop you from watching this masterpiece. 9/10 🩷

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FINAL REV

I have this theory: every writer is an exceptionally good storyteller in one particular direction—and not so much in others.

In this series, the development of the story between the two main leads is just perfection. It’s beautifully done, especially in the detailed, emotionally loaded moments.

However, there’s the last episode—where the flaws and gaps begin to show.

If you’re going to include something as intense as time reversal, that’s totally fine—as long as you keep it focused. For example, having two major scenes where the main lead gets shot is already pushing it. But keeping it at that, and not more, was the right choice. A scene like that—being shot and falling down several floors—carries immense visual and emotional weight. The less you repeat something that heavy, the better. And if you do echo it, let it be in a mirrored or symbolic way, not just repetition.

Then it works.

Now, let’s talk about the ending. The entire arc involving the brother of one of the main leads is deeply problematic. His sudden, intense descent into obsession and irrationality—mirroring the main villain’s madness—feels forced and unrealistic, especially at the start of the final episode. It was just too much. (Though, to be fair, by the very end, things harmonized a bit, so I might let it slide.)

If the writers wanted to give the brother some depth, they could have simply gone with:
He wanted the fame.
The power.
The spotlight.
He was jealous.
He wanted to save and protect his mother—and himself.
He wanted to win.
He wanted everything.
Or—he simply went mad.

That’s enough motivation.
THAT IS TRULY ENOUGH.

...but falling in love with his brother? Why that choice?

Less is more—and this episode is a perfect case study. Just a few scratches removed from the script, and it could’ve been truly perfect and balanced.

That said, I do love the core idea. I love the character dynamics. I love the tenderness, the sort-of attraction/devotion/kindness the creators infused into the leads’ relationship. And I love the actors in those roles. They portrayed dedication, devotion, and warmth flawlessly. But I’m also deeply disappointed in the denouement—well, mostly regarding the brother. (See above.)

On the bright side, one thing I am happy about is how short and to-the-point the resolution was. And, for the most part, the characters behaved logically and rationally. There’s still room for improvement—especially when dealing with serious topics that deserve thoughtful, realistic handling. But I’ll give the series credit where it’s due.

And finally—

#ItIsACrime that we never got a proper couple arc for WeinaiJanine.
#JusticeForWeinaiJanine!
*winkwink* Who saw Janine in The Next Prince and went crazy? 😁😁😁

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Pond and peterpan held this together

Im marking this up slightly purely for pond and peterpan who were brilliant and looked amazing and i have not seen a pairing with so much chemistry and love on screen in a long time they sizzled for me , a shout out to new comers who played sam and narin they hopefully have a good future......unfortunately thats where it ends the acting from everone one else was so cringy , iv seen them in other series but dont know what the hell they were playing at in this one....had it not been for the main leads it would have ended on eps 3 good job the mains were good to carry this .

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Tough out the early episodes and you'll find a gem

This drama was awesome romance wise, but the writing was atrocious and too over the top. The villains were just too insane and unhuman like for me to take them seriously.

The couple was so sweet though, lots of kisses and intimacy between them. Their love reminded me of those 'throughout all the galaxies, we are fated and will meet again and love each other' type stories; it just felt really transcendental and beautiful.

The directing early on was extremely off putting tho I was getting whiplash from how the plot was moving but finally got used to it. The romance itself I would rate as 9 but the writing and directing ruined a lot for me so reduced overall to 7.5-8.

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A Mustwatch

I just have to say, it was amazing. The actors were incredible, especially Pond and Peter, and the Villain was great as well. The cinematography, wardrobe, storyline, and plot were all 10 out of 10, even 100 out of 100! I truly don’t think anyone should miss the chance to watch this; it’s easily one of the best BLs of 2025.
It’s a very mature and well-paced series with zero boring episodes. Honestly, I wish it had more than 10 episodes because I enjoyed every minute of it. We need to appreciate more BLs like this, ones with great acting, a solid plot, and real effort put into production.
And that chemistry between the leads? Off the charts. This is what you call chemistry. This is what you call acting. This is what you call a good BL. I genuinely hope Pond and Peter get cast together again; they deserve it.

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