Broken of Love

This is an Art Piece not just a series

UPDATE
EPISODE 8:
The conclusion of the series, resolved all lose ends. The acting, the cinematography, the music, and all the artistic choices remained excellent up until the very end. 100/10 Faye, Atom, Fabel Entertainment, Moongdoo Production, and all the actors, did an incredible job with this series. Every episode felt like a short film. Truly spectacular.

EPISODE 7:
This episode managed to conclude most of the loose ends, We learn what was the reason of Arisa's mom disappearing for 20 years, leaving a broken child behind. Arisa is completely destroyed by everything, her reality has been distorted. Every character besides Lalin has skeletons in their closet. The acting this episode was incredible. Faye's ability to convey pain through her face is marvelous. award worthy series.

EPISODE 6:
This episode, started in a slower pace with Arisa and Lalin savouring their moments together in love. But the happiness only lasted until the auntie gifted Arisa her shares, and Arisa was able to kick Weiling out of her own company. Lalin didn't take the attack on her mama well. Weiling seems unaware of the harm she has caused. Lalin being smart and angry gets in contact with our one and only beautiful investigative reporter, and finds out that Arisa's mom was not only alive and well, but also her mama's affair. She confronts Arisa, who doesn't do anything but cry as she's completely defeated, and drops the bomb that her mom is alive. Arisa dumbfounded and lost, seems to not believe it, as she went on a press con to accuse Weiling for the death of her parents. At that moment her mom shows up to say that the accusations were wrong. The surprise of the day of course being the addition of miss Apasiri to the cast. once again absolute cinema.

EPISODE 5:
This episode touched in some really sensitive topics like domestic violence, and did so in a very delicate way that was realistic to what victims are going through. We also got an idea of how Weiling does business, with having her secretary getting rid of the protestors' leader. It is the first time we have concrete evidence that Weiling is capable of such evil acts. The way it is portrayed is so subtle and indirect that makes viewer wonder was really Weiling ordering that or was the secretary acting on his own? But since every scene, every dialogue, ever glance or body language, has meaning, and everything is calculated, the scene sequence alone points towards Wit running over the protestor with his car. His wife couple of scene prior mentioned how he is even more violent with her when he is stressed from work, and the sequence ends with him returning home and getting violent. As for Arisa's past it looks like Arisa revealed it to Wit, because it was messy enough but not too messy that would destroy her relationship with Lalin. Arisa had to show that she trusts Lalin, she first showed her her childhood photoalbum, then she took her to her parent's grave, and now she revealed a messy aspect of her life when she was still a minor that would have the effect she wanted to have on Lalin.

On top of all we got one of the best love scene in the history of GL, choreographed and designed by Faye herself.

EPISODE 4:
The plot took another unexpected turn, and now Arisa is the one seemingly in disadvantage, however she continues to extend her tentacles to everything and everyone that can help her achieve her goals. Lalin is falling harder in love everyday, and Arisa is feeling her walls cracking with each sweet move Lalin does. The more we think we have figured it out, the more twisted the plot becomes, leaving us breathless and anticipating for more.
once again the cinematography is marvelous, and this time Atom sang the ending theme song, with her sweet voice.

EPISODE 3:
The story progressed, and we learned more about the main antagonist Weiling. We also got to know a piece of Arisa's story as well. The intrigue, and the way Arisa is moving along her plan, and when she seems to be in disadvantage, it turns out she's two steps ahead. Everything plot wise roll smoothly, what is meant to be revealed and solidified it does at the proper time, without dragging.
the cinematography and production value continues to be top notch.
once again absolute cinema, if I could rate higher I would have.

EPISODE 2:
The fast pace is so delicious, no time to breath, and keeps you on your toes. (or your knees if that's what you prefer 😏)
Arisa is a menace, and scoring points against her nemesis in two fronts, business and personal.
There is no filler, no unnecessary dialogue, things are shown not said.
The cinematic feel continues, and now includes an aesthetically spot on intro that gives dual personalities and secrets on secrets vibes.
The relationship of the main couple is very organic, not unnecessary drama for drama's sake, very realistic approach.
We also learned a bit more about some of the characters but Weiling remains the biggest mystery so far.
Truly spectacular work, worth watching whether you are into GLs or not.

EPISODE 1:
The Characters:
The characters are layered, and at the end of the first episode they are all covered in mystery still. Why they act like this? Why they said that? What is the purpose? What is their back story? All questions that keeps us on our toes.

The Story:
The story is easy to follow, engaging and to the point. Character A has a goal and that is clear, nothing too complex, however due to the characters being layered as stated above, it creates a lot of intrigue, of what is going to happen next. Also every scene has a purpose, nothing is random or a filler.

The Pace:
It's fast, and direct, not beating around the bush. We get a feeling of who each character is and their goals, enough to forward the story but also left with anticipation for the next episode.

The Acting:
I think the casting speaks for it self
Legendary Thai actors with accolades
Talented low key people
of course our one and only Faye
and the surprise of the day, Fabel's own Atom, she did so so good for her first time acting. She's a gem.

Sound and Music:
every sound that dressed this episode was spot on, and drove the story, and set the mood for each and every scene.

Cinematography:
the quality and beauty of the cinematography and photography of this series is out of this world, could easily rival expensive world renowned productions. Just pure aesthetic beauty and class. Moongdoo production did so great.

Overall conclusion for the first episode:
it came out pretty good, have rewatched multiple times already, and loving it more each time.
everyone did an incredible jobs, and I can't wait for the next episode
Bravo to everyone involved, this is a masterpiece

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Broken of Love” Review: An Ambitious GL Drama Undermined by Narrative Chaos

After doing something I almost never do for a series — reviewing the first episode separately and then episodes 2–4 — *Broken of Love* has finally reached its ending. And I have to say something right from the start that probably won’t sit well with the fandom: this is not the series I expected it to be.

Before the release, Faye Peraya Malisorn mentioned that the production would focus on constant conflict and reconciliation, episode after episode. In reality, *Broken of Love* does not operate on that kind of explosive dynamic.

Instead, it tries to build a romantic thriller with dramatic undertones and heavy themes — domestic abuse, trauma, bullying, revenge, identity, and love destroyed by the past.

The problem is that the show’s ambition often exceeds the coherence of its execution.

For many fans, it will probably remain one of the strongest GL series of the year. For me, however, as someone who builds fictional worlds and pays attention to narrative logic, continuity, and pacing, *Broken of Love* is not the kind of series you watch and say, “wow, this is brilliantly written.”

And yes, this review contains spoilers.

A promising beginning followed by a narrative that loses control

The first episode starts strong. There is mystery, tension, and an elegant atmosphere that at times feels almost cinematic. The relationship between Arisa Kulnavee/Keetraphat (Faye Peraya Malisorn) and Lalin “Lyla” (Atom Pariya Piyapanopas) has chemistry, and the series initially succeeds in creating the feeling that it is preparing a complex story about love and revenge.

But structural problems appear very quickly.

The transitions are confusing, scenes feel like a sequence of ideas without clear construction, and the series introduces narrative threads that it later almost completely abandons. The mafia subplot, for example, appears in episode 2 and then practically disappears without real consequences. We never find out what Arisa risks because of the loans she took, there is no proper clarification of the conflict, and we do not even know exactly what happened to the clan leader.

Ambiguity can work in a thriller. Here, however, it does not feel artistically intentional, but rather like the result of a rushed screenplay.

Arisa’s trauma becomes more of a suggestion than real development

Episodes 5–7 attempt to explore Arisa’s past and trauma more deeply. We learn about bullying and abuse, but not enough to truly understand what lies in the character’s soul.

And this is where one of the show’s biggest frustrations appears.

Instead of offering context, flashbacks, or at least a few coherent explanations, the production prefers to let the audience fill in the gaps themselves. Arisa tells Lalin to leave the past behind while the series itself refuses to clarify that very past. Especially since an acquaintance from the horse ranch clearly suggests that Arisa’s trauma goes far beyond simple bullying.

There is an important difference between “well-constructed mystery” and “missing information.” Unfortunately, *Broken of Love* often falls into the second category.

Arisa’s mother appears out of nowhere

Another example of problematic storytelling appears in episode 6, when Arisa’s mother suddenly enters the story.

Until that point, the audience had essentially been led to believe she was dead. There are no real hints that she might still be alive. No trace, no object, no anonymous message, no sequence preparing for her appearance.

The series practically pulls her “out of a hat,” and while the dramatic effect works thanks to the music, it does not work because of the narrative buildup. It is a shock reveal. This part would have worked perfectly if the entire story had been told from Arisa’s perspective, but the narrative is not first-person — it is third-person — so the narrative foundation is missing.

And the problem is not the character herself — quite the opposite. Arisa’s mother becomes one of the more interesting characters in the final stretch of the series. The issue is the way the script refuses to organically build its major revelations.

Zhang Wei-Ling, the character who partially saves the dramatic side of the story

If there is one character who genuinely manages to surprise in a positive way, it is Zhang Wei-Ling, played by Yarinda Bunnag.

The series initially introduces her as an antagonist, only for us to later discover that she is actually a victim of domestic abuse and Arisa’s mother’s former lover. It is one of the few twists that truly works emotionally.

Moreover, the actress delivers her performance with both naturalness and strength. Yarinda manages to convey fragility and authority at the same time, and in many scenes she becomes more memorable than the main characters themselves.

Serious realism issues in the action scenes

The finale also brings the show’s biggest credibility problems.

Lalin disappears, and Arisa arrives at the hospital almost instantly without clear explanations, even though the ending of episode 7 strongly suggested a kidnapping — including the scene where Arisa finds Lalin’s bracelet.

Yet episode 8 skips over the natural reactions of the characters and the logical process through which Arisa should have discovered where Lalin was being held captive. The kidnapper calls her, threatens her, gives her no clear location, and the series never properly explains how Arisa ends up at the exact right place.

The fight scenes are excessively choreographed, and the editing does not help at all. The fight between Arisa and Wit Wicharn (played by Peerapol Kijreunpiromsuk) becomes unintentionally comical at certain moments.

The pepper spray works somewhat realistically, but the antagonist’s recovery is almost instantaneous. Later, Arisa practically throws him across the set like in a B-movie action film, even though the choreography does not support the idea of actual force.

The blood effects are equally problematic. It is painfully obvious that the blood is artificial, and the inconsistency between shots completely destroys the dramatic tension. In one scene it looks realistic, in the next it resembles cheap prop gel, only to return to realistic-looking blood afterward.

There is also the issue of internal logic: Arisa is violently slammed headfirst into a metal barrel and escapes with almost no consequences. She does not lose consciousness, she does not suffer any serious trauma, but later appears with a conveniently cinematic cut next to her eyebrow.

Even the police intervention hurts the finale’s credibility. Wit explicitly tells Arisa not to bring the police, which should create real tension and dramatic consequences. But *Broken of Love* falls into a classic cliché: the police show up anyway, exactly in time for the final confrontation.

The problem is not the intervention itself, but how conveniently it is constructed. Arisa’s secretary only provides an approximate location, yet the authorities arrive incredibly quickly, precisely after Mek Mekhin is fatally shot by Wit. The coincidence is so convenient that the scene loses much of its emotional impact.

The series also unintentionally raises further questions: why do the police not immediately shoot Wit when they see him opening fire? Why do they react only after Mek dies? From both a procedural and narrative standpoint, the sequence feels very shaky.

And the confusion continues even after the confrontation. The series never explicitly clarifies whether Wit dies or survives, leaving yet another narrative thread unresolved.

Mek Mekhin’s death (played by Gandhi Wasuvitchayagit) felt predictable to me from the teaser for episode 8 alone. No screenwriter kills off their main characters unless there is something meaningful to gain from it, and in this series the death of a main character would not have benefited the story in any way.

Wei-Ling’s cardiomyopathy and the problem of medical realism

The series also introduces Wei-Ling’s illness rather late: cardiomyopathy, somewhere around episode 7.

The issue is that the symptoms presented resemble a heart attack more than the manifestations of classic cardiomyopathy. Serious breathing difficulties, chronic fatigue, and other important signs are missing. Instead, we mostly see fainting spells and dramatized pain.

The only version that would have better justified the emotional explanation offered by the series would have been Takotsubo cardiomyopathy — commonly known as “broken heart syndrome” — which is associated with extreme emotional shock.

Arisa and Lalin: strong chemistry, inconsistent development

The chemistry between Faye Peraya Malisorn and Atom Pariya Piyapanopas remains the main reason why the series works at times.

Arisa, however, remains an ambiguous character almost until the very end. It is never entirely clear whether this ambiguity was intentional or simply the result of uneven direction. Faye keeps the same expressive style her audience already knows — intense stares, emotional restraint, minimalist facial expressions — but cautiously attempts to add more vulnerability to the character. That is not a bad thing. I would actually like to see her step further outside her comfort zone.

Lalin (Atom), on the other hand, is written very unevenly. Sometimes she seems mature and capable of making important decisions, while at other times she becomes almost excessively naive. The script constantly strips her of autonomy precisely in the moments when the character should have evolved, although toward the end the series finally gives her more freedom, and a slight evolution does become visible.

Final verdict: an ambitious project that deserved more time and more clarity

Broken of Love remains an ambitious project. It has good ideas, strong chemistry between the protagonists, and tackles important themes that many GL series still avoid exploring directly, but it also suffers from obvious screenplay, editing, and narrative coherence issues.

The story itself is interesting. The problem is that the series constantly feels rushed. It introduces heavy subjects without developing them properly and prioritizes emotional shock over logical construction.

Would I recommend it? That depends on what you are looking for.

If you want a GL series with a dark atmosphere, strong chemistry between the leads, and mature themes, it is worth trying. But if you are looking for a tightly constructed series with a carefully written script and strong continuity, *Broken of Love* will probably frustrate you.

My final verdict remains simple: give it a watch and decide for yourself whether the emotion compensates for the narrative chaos.

The series has 8 episodes and can be watched on Bilibili TV, on Rainbow Love Romania – Broken of Love, as well as on YouTube via Fabel Entertainment’s channel.

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Chaotic, Illogical, and Somehow Still Fun

*Disclaimer: This review contains major spoilers for the entire series, including plot twists and the ending. Read at your own risk.

This drama is so dumb — ridiculously bad. So bad that I can’t even be mad about it. What’s worse is that I think I might have actually enjoyed it at times. I didn’t know it was possible for a show to move this fast-paced while also going absolutely nowhere.

The setup was nice, and I liked the first episode, but overall the story made no sense. It felt like the writers just threw all logic out the window. The plot twist came out of nowhere and didn’t make any logical sense whatsoever. It was very clearly added purely for shock value, with no real thought behind it.

Like, you’re telling me Arisa dedicated her entire life to avenging her dead parents and somehow never realized her mother was alive, yet Lalin and King figured it out in a single day? Her mother must have just done a terrible job faking her own death because what even was that?

Mek being secretly evil was very obvious — I think most people guessed that from the trailer alone. It’s a very common trope in revenge stories like this, so it didn’t feel original at all.

The writers also couldn’t even commit to giving Mek an actual redemption arc. Instead, they just had him appear out of nowhere and take a bullet for Arisa in the last episode like that was supposed to magically undo everything. I literally didn’t even know he was there until he got shot. How did he even know where they were? Was he just stalking Arisa the whole time?

The characters were barely developed. I couldn’t tell you a single thing about either Arisa’s or Lalin’s personalities outside of the revenge plot, aside from Arisa being resentful and emotionally closed off. Lalin especially felt underwritten at times. She kind of only exists so Arisa can love her. The show briefly mentions the struggles in Lalin’s own life, but they’re rarely explored deeply enough to actually matter. As a result, Lalin mostly ends up serving as the person who helps heal Arisa and teaches her how to love again. Which is cute, don’t get me wrong — I just wish we had gotten to know Lalin a bit more as her own character.

The romance was also rushed (though that’s somewhat understandable considering the show is only eight episodes long), and for most of the series, not much of real importance actually happens.

I also think a story that tries to combine revenge and romance like this needs a decent amount of emotional angst for both aspects to really work together, and Broken of Love surprisingly had very little of it. Considering the drama is built around betrayal, trauma, and revenge, the emotional tension felt oddly low most of the time, which made a lot of the drama feel underwhelming instead of intense.

I think the best episodes were Episodes 1 and 7. Even though all logic disappears after Episode 6, that’s also when the plot finally starts moving. The earlier episodes mostly just felt like buildup.

Of course, the show wasn’t completely bad. The acting was decent overall, and Faye and Atom had enough chemistry to make the romance one of the more enjoyable parts of the series. Even when the writing lost me, their scenes together still worked. The love scenes were also shot really well and felt surprisingly tasteful and intimate compared to other GLs.

I also liked the dynamic between Wei Ling and Arisa. Their rivalry had a fun push-and-pull tension that kept their interactions interesting, and I found that aspect more engaging than rest of the revenge plot. Visually, the show looked great too. The cinematography, lighting, and overall aesthetic were very polished and satisfying to watch, which definitely helped make the drama more entertaining despite all its flaws.

Overall, this is one of those dramas that’s objectively a mess but still somehow entertaining enough to keep watching. It had potential, but the weak writing and lack of logic held it back from being anything memorable.

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BROKEN OF LOVE — A Story That Will Stay In Our Hearts Forever ?

And just like that … this is the end of Arisa & Lalin’s story.
We lived through their pain, happiness, and every emotional moment of their journey 🥹🤍

Thank you, Faye, for this incredible series.
This gift is something we as Fayemily will always cherish,
and BROKEN OF LOVE will forever have a special place in our hearts ✨

Congratulations on this well-deserved success.
The series was amazing in every sense of the word, You didn’t only succeed as the lead actress in front of the camera, but also as the producer behind it in your very first production experience — and you were truly impressive 🤍

You created an original story that wasn’t adapted from a novel, filled with details and emotions that genuinely touched all of us. The cinematography, directing, lighting, music, and OSTs were all beautifully done with so much care and passion.

You also managed to gather an incredible cast.
Every single actor delivered an outstanding performance 👏

And for Atom … truly, well done 😭🤍
For this to be your first acting experience and for you to perform with such natural emotions, strength, and smoothness — you really did an amazing job.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys non-traditional GL stories, not just ones focused purely on romance.
This series is full of different emotions and experiences that make you feel something new with every episode ✨

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A genre defying masterpiece!

I loved Broken of Love from the first episode. The date that Arisa and Lyla went on was magical. The development of the story from then on was an unexpected roller coaster. There was no way that I could have predicted what happens in every episode that I watched thereafter. The performances were top notch, the production value was great! Perhaps the biggest surprise was the love story between the two older characters. These two artists are masters at their craft and I cried when they performed their first scene together. That was hands down one of the most powerful scenes I have seen anywhere. Congratulations to Fabel Entertainment, Moongdoo Productions, the entire cast and crew. You all have created a masterpiece!

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Strong storyline but no emotional depth

I think what makes this series so frustrating to me is that the potential for something truly incredible was clearly there from the very beginning. The premise was strong, the central conflict was compelling, and the story itself had all the ingredients for a deeply emotional and memorable drama. It’s not even that the writing lacked ambition — if anything, the series clearly wanted to tell a tragic, emotional, character-driven story. But somewhere along the way, it seemed to forget that powerful storytelling is not just about having dramatic plot points or shocking revelations. What truly makes a story impactful is making the audience emotionally connect to the characters and genuinely feel what they are going through.

And for me, that emotional connection never fully happened.
What makes that especially disappointing is that I’m usually someone who connects very easily to emotional storytelling. I cry easily during movies and shows, and when characters are written with enough emotional depth, I tend to become very immersed in their experiences. I don’t need a story to be perfect structurally if it succeeds emotionally. But here, despite understanding the conflict and following the storyline perfectly fine, I rarely felt emotionally attached to the characters themselves. The series constantly expected the audience to feel devastated, heartbroken, or emotionally overwhelmed during certain scenes without properly building the emotional foundation needed to make those moments land.

What makes it even more frustrating is that the emotional issues weren’t limited to just one part of the story — they affected almost every major relationship and character motivation throughout the series.

Take Arisa and Lalin’s relationship for example. As viewers, we were basically rushed into their romance without enough emotional exploration to make it feel believable or meaningful. Suddenly three months had passed, and the audience was simply expected to accept the depth of their connection without actually being shown how that emotional bond developed. There weren’t enough quiet moments, vulnerable conversations, or gradual shifts in their dynamic to make their relationship feel truly lived in.

Then the series reveals that, at least initially, Arisa’s relationship with Lalin was tied to her revenge plan. But even when her feelings supposedly shift into genuine love, the show barely takes the time to emotionally explore that transition either. We’re told that her feelings changed, but we rarely feel that internal conflict alongside her. As a result, many of their emotional confrontations and romantic moments ended up feeling hollow instead of heartbreaking or emotionally layered.

The same issue applies to Arisa’s revenge motivation itself. Yes, viewers can logically piece together that her revenge stems from the trauma surrounding her parents’ deaths, but the series never truly lets us sit with the emotional wound that experience left on her as a child. We’re given the plot explanation, but not the emotional depth behind it. There’s a huge difference between understanding what happened to a character and actually feeling the long-term pain, grief, anger, or emptiness that shaped them because of it.
Because the show skipped over so much emotional groundwork, it expected viewers to react strongly to revelations and breakdowns that hadn’t been properly built up. When the truth was finally revealed, it should have been devastating and cathartic, but instead it felt emotionally distant because the audience was never fully invited into Arisa’s inner world in the first place.

And that’s what makes the series feel so disappointing to me. The storyline itself had genuine potential, the conflicts were dramatic, and the themes could’ve been incredibly compelling — but without emotional depth and proper character exploration, so many of the big moments lost the impact they were clearly meant to have.

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