Good, not great.
I found the show a little rushed in the first few episodes, as well as in the second-to-last episode and certain points throughout the series where I wanted more explanation. Jay and Calvin’s storyline was good but definitely deserved more airtime, while Jimmy and Ohm’s storyline was handled quite well in my opinion. The main couple, Zee and Nunew, unfortunately felt a bit forced at times. While I may sound somewhat negative, there are still plenty of strong moments in the series, with some really well-executed scenes and solid performances from the entire cast.Was this review helpful to you?
Boring plot but amazing aesthetics.
Honestly, this was my first Thai BL.The plot was really boring but I liked how they brushed on outstanding topics like discrimination based on gender, dust pollution and child torture leading to trauma. The aesthetics and clothes were just so amazing. The set along with the actors was excellent.
I loved how they showed every emotion from pain to pleasure.
I won't say that the entire series was bad, I did enjoy every episode but the plot was actually lacking.
As a writer myself (with 5 years of experience), I would have written it at the age of 17 (which I am rn.)
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It was honestly real good?
First of all loved their acting ZEENUNEW NEVER DISAPPOINT!! Charan and Khanin honestly have my whole heart even though I expected way more for this show I am not complaining at all. There was a few boring episodes but I feel like the last 6 made up for it. Them getting married at the end is just what I needed...I thought Ava and Mira were gonna have a lot story??? I guess I was wrongI was really looking forward to my pookie Ava having more screen time but I guess it was alright... wish she had more. Kris (Ava's actor) is honestly such a good actor and I hope she gets more acting projects and if not I WILL FOREVER SUPPORT HER GROUP (GO STAN ALALA‼️) Also LOVED that Ava and Khanin ended up being besties at the end!!
I actually like the ending that Ramil and Paytay got. Ramil finally spoke up to his father and the absolute meltdown he had when he went looking for Paytay again was just what they needed.
Overall, story was great, couples were AMAZING, and ending was IT.
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Great watch (and great costume design)
I wish the storyline about the environment and the protests would have had more substance and that Ava would have gotten more scenes!!^^But besides that it was really nice to watch! Obviously everything about this series is eye candy but the OST is also great (not just the songs but also the instrumental parts) and all the actors are very good.
Ep. 12 seemed a little rushed in my opinion but afterwards it calmed done again so that's fine by me :)
As I said would have loved more Ava scenes (and also AvaMira scenes ^•^) but staring at her and Khanin's outfits was amazing too hehe
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i can excuse bad writing but i draw the line at boring me to death
i stand by what i said.when i venture into thai bl, i don’t expect good writing most of the times. as long as i’m entertained and granted nice characters & romance i’m sold. however, this drama offered me none of those things.
the plot/setting already seemed a little ludicrous to me to begin with so i’m not even going to get into that. let’s talk about the characters though.
whats the point of having so many character that don’t really serve a purpose to the story? what is it with bls these days introducing 2-3 side couples and not giving them proper screentime? yes, they’re side couples, but it doesn’t mean they’ll get only 10 mins of screentime throughout 14 episodes lol why even have side couples for that matter.
khannin and charan both as individuals and as a couple weren’t compelling enough. their nc scenes were so absurdly long, which i wouldn’t even have problem with if they had been interesting in the first place. but no, they were merely comprised of long ass kissing takes and some rubbing here and there that got annoying to watch very fast. and i normally don’t really care for nc scenes!
don’t even get me started on the villains… lol alright whatever
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This is it
Fresh air for thai bl, the concept, the soundtrack, acting and everything else feels magical and i love it so much so far. Really worth your time, can't believe i only found this after stumbled on thejr reaction video. Give it a try, it's good to calm your heart while giggling yet keep your brain workWas this review helpful to you?
Beautifully crafted!
Hooked from the very first minute of the show. Every actor has done an exceptional job, the direction, editing, cinematography, the minutest details are so immaculately portrayed. The small nuances of Chakri’s expression to the chemistry between the leads, is just point perfect. Every episode makes you wait eagerly for the next one.Was this review helpful to you?
Gorgeous but boring and ultimately disappointing
I had been waiting a long time for this!!I'm extremely disappointed, I really wanted to like this but after two strong episodes the story starts getting draggy and boring to the point that the only thing that kept me watching is how beautifull stylized it is. No wonder it took so long for it to be released, and I would've waited longer for a better script. It is by far the best Thai production I've watched, in terms of set design, costume, makeup, history, and world building it's a totally made-up country with fake history and culture and it feels real. Absolutely delightful to watch, story wise however, it's lacking, too slow paced and awkward conversations.
I want to keep watching so badly, I do, only for the beauty of it all but it's so boring that I even started to look away and completely lost focus of what was happening and got so confused that I am sadly dropping it halfway through, maybe I am being hasty, maybe not but I can't anymore.
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Episode 5 ?
This long awaited Thai drama doesn’t disappoint. In Episode 5 most of the characters have been introduced. Tension is escalating and romances are rounding out. The cast of senior actors adds a great deal of depth to the story. Some are disappointed there are many more characters than typical BL’s. There are but in this case that adds to the story and this is NO typical BL. I understand some want the characters Charan and Kanin to have already headed to the bedroom but this slow burn is actually making me look forward to each episode. I have not seen anything this grand on Thai or South Korean dramas, BL or not. Kudos to the Domundi team for their vision and dedication to this and previous episodes. 👏Was this review helpful to you?
The Next Prince series is a great, recommend and rewatchable.
Don't come here saying bad things about the series if you didn't watch the whole 14 episodes. This is a great Thai series compared to completed series so far. Just camp in your fave series and hype it You're just jealous of the attention focus on The Next Prince series. It's still great and the bestWas this review helpful to you?
DISAPPOINTMENT
First of all, I suggest you go check out some of the “all 10s” reviews. I can guarantee you’re going to cry with laughter. Let’s start.- Side couples
Basically, not enough screentime. My favourite couple is Ramil-Paytai (RP), I love their sex scene on episode eight (if you like dominant-sub dynamics go check just this episode out) and their story. Unfortunately, they do it just one time and their narrative isn’t well developed: what happens is right but it’s just an outward and rough portrait (especially their last scene). The same goes for Calvin-Jay’s (CJ) pair: I don’t get how, HOW can they even like each other if they met just three, four times?!
- Plot
All the screentime is taken by this empty and messed up plot, which you can sum up in few episodes. I can’t understand what is the point, where is the story going? Too many uncomplete things, unnecessary scenes, new events that don’t go anywhere. Why add when you can use that same time to deepen into the side couples’ narratives? Huge waste.
- Main couple Charan-Kanin (CK)
Way more screentime than needed. This couple was good cause I like the actors but nothing else, bad dialogues, everything feels just surface, not deep. It’s just K trying to persuade C into dating him and C saying he can’t due to his duty but failing up resisting (something watchers know even before starting the series). Also, why does Zee have a filter on his face h24? We know his age, we see him through other canals so there’s no need for that (another thing that feels fake). The only thing that feels right is the end, great decision.
- Ads slapped into our face
That damn face water or something, just a big no for me.
- Ava
I like her, she’s beautiful and amazing. I was happy to finally see a Girl you know? A woman who stands up for herself. That was until they decided to throw everything she did in the trash for a reason I can’t imagine. The plot is already messed up so why decide to ruin things even more with an incoherent character?
- Script and direction → acting
Everything I’ve said until now is decided by the director and the screenwriter. Also, I don’t entirely like the dialogues some are lame or fruitlessly cheesy. The actors do their job, follow the script and the instructions but the results aren’t good. The screentime isn’t well managed. This could have been a good series, rated seven/eight by me but ends up being huge mess.
I can not recommend this series, I’m sorry, but please go watch ep 8, just that, and I swear you won’t regret it!
Thank you for reading
Bye Bye <3
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Let’s not be dramatic…
I think some reviews on here are weirdly over dramatic about how “bad” this drama was. The plot was a little messy with constant topic switches, but I found the acting and the pacing of the drama overall to be really nice. The main characters were great, and though I wish the back story of the side couple was explored a little more, they were also good too. The chemistry between all the couples was really nice and didn’t feel awkward, in my opinion. I’d definitely watch it again, and probably will!Was this review helpful to you?
