Better than expected but for the wrong reasons.
I started it thinking I'm definitely going to be disappointed with something, mostly the story or the pace, and in the second episode I was so confused about the one year ago Vs Chiang Mai Vs present and sometimes in present 6 hours ago .... I mean wtf!? The jumping in timeline is supposed to make us excited or at least intrigued about what is going to happen, alas it didn't, it just made us more confused and in another time I would have skipped or dropped it but I'm kinda glad I stuck to it~~First the story: I liked it for a different reason than i thought i would, not because it was a BL nor because of the chemistry between the leads, I just loved the whole psychological idea about Love Vs Power and how when obsession and mental issues are thrown in the mix it made everything too complicated.
This is probably the first drama that halfway through it I don't wish for a happy end.
I genuinely wished Veir and Kelvin wouldn't be together, because of the amount of pain and hurt Kelvin has inflicted on Veir.
And I understand he had his redemption arc but still I couldn't like him as much, I accept the ending but let's say, if it was a more realistic end, I'd like it more ~~
Characters are slightly odd, we have fathers that literally hate their kids lol why, no idea, and the way Veir was not so kidnapped by Kelvin, like why don't you just leave, mate? And maybe call the cops or ask you father for help!! Just do something!! Why are you willingly staying with someone so f**ed up in the head like that, and don't, please don't give me the "he loves him" reason cause I'll literally puke!!
Also, I wasn't a fan of Kelvin but I like how they made him bipolar and depressed also let's not forget the childhood trauma and daddy issues that he has, I mean with a mixture like that it's kinda understandable what he did, on the other hand, the way they made Veir so forgiving and - for a playboy- a hopeless romantic, it didn't make any sense.
I chose to write this review after watching the special episode, and despite skipping most of it, I admire the fact that Kelvin asked Veir why did he fall for him? And why is he so nice and forgiving?
Unfortunately, the writer gave us the right questions, but not the right answers!! Wth Veir? Your answers doesn't make any sense, if you had simply said "that's what the director instructed" I'd have accepted that more, but to give us no reason that would make us understand your selfless behaviour towards someone who tricked you, hurt you, kidnapped you, and was the main cause for your BFF death, not to mention causing your dad's company to go bankrupt, and guilt-trap and trick you... I can go on btw ~~ this gotta be the worst Stockholm syndrome story ever ~
Overall, I loved the psychological mix, but the overall execution had so many flaws and things that I didn't like, however I have to be fair and say that I enjoyed this show so I rated it higher than I thought I would ~~
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This didn't do it for me. ?
I love Fort and Peat in almost anything they act in but this series squandered their talents. It was confusing, it jumped all over the place and I blame the directing on this. Fort and Peat are too talented to have been chosen for this series. I won't suggest no one else not watch this because whoever watches it next might like it but this just wasn't it for me. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either and I feel there was a great big opportunity missed here to make the series better, especially with Fort and Peat at the helm.Was this review helpful to you?
I only get through this mess for Peat and Fort.
PLOT: Kelvin, the legitimate son of Kapath, CEO of the King Group, is being exploited by his father for the benefit of his illegitimate son Ken. Veir, heir of the VPG Group, helps Kelvin get out of this mess, and they have a one-night stand. Veir then helps Kelvin create his own hotel, they rekindle a romantic relationship, Kelvin takes power in the King Group, but he betrays Veir by allying himself with his rival. VPG is ruined, Kelvin kills Lalit (Veir's assistant). Veir hides in Chiang Mai for a year (helping Nana) but when he went back, is kidnapped by Kelvin.+++ Peat and Fort in CL. Fort is handsome and charismatic, while Peat once again portrays someone mentally unstable, even psycho (a role he's certainly talented at, but it would be nice if he tried something else). However, it must be said that they still have incredible chemistry.
WHO wrote the script? He/she deserves the award for worst screenplay ever written! ヾ (✿＞﹏ ⊙〃)ノ
### The ridiculous twists keep piling up, the behavior is idiotic... Wow!
### The timeline is completely messy (with multiple unexplained, erratic time jumps) ---- To maintain suspense? It failed!
### The makeup on the two leads is way too heavy (especially in the final with the dyed hair LOL): they look like idols, not CEOs :)
=> I like FortPeat, but please, Give them better scripts!
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I get through this dark mess only for Peat and Fort
PLOT: Kelvin, fils légitime de Kapath CEO du gpe King, est exploité par son père au profit de son fils illégitime. Veir, héritier du gpe VPG, aide Kelvin à se sortir de ce guêpier et ils ont 1 one-night-stand. Veir aide ensuite Kelvin à créer son propre hôtel, ils renouent une relat° romantique, Kelvin prend le pouvoir ds le gpe King, mais il trahit Veir en s'alliant avec son concurrent. VPG est ruiné, Kelvin tue Lalit (assistant de Veir). Veir se cache à Chang Mai pdt 1 an (aide Nana) mais il est kidnappé par Kelvin.
+++ Peat et Fort en CL. Fort est beau, charismatique, Peat incarne ici encore qq1 d'instable mentalement, voire psycho (rôle pr lequel il a un talent certain, mais ce serait bien qu'il essaie autre chose. Cpdt, il faut reconnaître qu'ils ont tjs une alchimie incroyable.
QUI a écrit le script ? Il/elle mérite l'award du pire scénario jamais écrit ! ヾ (✿＞﹏ ⊙〃)ノ
### Les twists ridicules s'enchainent, les comportements débiles ... Wahouuuu
### Time line complètement messy (avec de multiples sauts dans le temps inexpliqués, erratiques) ---- Pour maintenir le suspense ? C'est raté !
### Le make-up des 2 leads est trop trop lourd (surtt ds le final avec les cheveux teints LOL) : ils ressemblent à des idols, pas à des CEO :)
=> J'aime FortPeat, mais de grâce, donnez-leur de meilleurs scénarios !
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A different BL everyone who like variety in stories must watch!
Loved the acting, they deserve all the applause! The storyline is well done, made to confuse us, makes us wonder till next episode for what happens next, This bl is unique, for its story, for the way its not about focus on their love & intimate life as the main thing but on the full story of two men and how their life goes on as ceos of two big businesses while dealing with mental health and wrong decisions and how love plays a part in it.The direction could have made it even more amazing while the acting, the cinematography, costumes everything are well done.
I will be rewatching once the show is done!
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Yesterday (2026) – Episode 10
A brutal but meaningful finale that proves love can reshape even the most broken person.This final episode delivers intense emotional payoff without losing its dark tone. The life-and-death situation forces Kelvin to confront everything he has done, while Weir’s unwavering love becomes the turning point of the story.
What makes this ending powerful is that it’s not simply about redemption, but about transformation. Kelvin doesn’t suddenly become a “good person” — he finally learns what it means to love and be loved.
Fort and Peat both exceeded expectations here. Peat’s performance is consistently strong, but Fort especially shows a deeper range than in previous works.
It’s heavy, painful, and not always comfortable to watch, but the emotional resolution feels earned.
A dark love story with a satisfying, yet bittersweet closure.
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Great but Confused on the ending?!
I don't really care what other people say. But for me the plot, the actors and the chemistry between them was great and I liked it a lot. Plus I quite like the toxicity in the drama but that's just me ig. I like FortPeat so that's just a bonus. I do think there might be a special episode based on the ending, I don't think there will be a season 2 though. But I also think that Lavid is getting revenge on Ken but I don't know the whole situation seems sus and I will feel he is still pissed at Vier but again I am not sure. You also need to be in a proper mind set to watch it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Like watching a car crash in the best possible way to the very end
First disclaimer: this series covers A LOT of sensitive topics. There are very dark themes present and most of the characters are flawed in one way or another. However if you can handles the themes covered in the series, this will keep you on your toes both excited and horrified just thinking what kind of twist is next in the plot line. This is full 10 eps packed with scheming and action, and I think I will be suffering from a void not having to anticipate the next episode weekly.In terms of acting I think Peat and Fort do their best roles to this date. Neither Kelvin or Vier in this series are innocent, the more you watch the series the more you kind of realize that both of them are quite twisted in their own way. This is one of the series where I wouldn't have necessarily minded if the main couple had not ended up together at the end. So much just goes down between them, that a ending of them going separate ways would have been an equally acceptable conclusion compared to the canon ending we get. The GL pairing was cute, the series did give them enough screen time for the pair to be believable (which a lot of BL shows don't do). The combat scene given in the last ep to Nana was awesome!
The only thing that could have been executed better was the amount of flash back scenes in the first few episodes. You really had to pay careful attention, because otherwise it could be very confusing when the scene was in the current moment and when it was a flash back. On the second half of the series this is no longer was an issue, bc the story focuses to the main plot unfolding. Something else that maybe could have gotten more screen time was Kelvin's treatment and recovery. They probably had a budget only to cover 10 ep, so Kelvin getting a proper treatment to his very serious mental health issues is just referred to few times in the final ep. I think covering Kelvin's recovery and how he and Vier work out the craziness they went trough would have added even more depth to the plot and made ending not seem so glossed over.
In conclusion:
- If you like a mature BL with a plot that keeps twisting to the end, this is a gem.
- Always a pleasure seeing your favorite actors doing something very different and excelling while doing it.
- Don't watch this, if you are looking something easy and lighthearted.
- You will probably need a week or two to recover once you have finished the series, the impact is very lasting.
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I Admit It, I'm Just Here for FortPeat....
....and that makes this review sort of specific. I didn't read the story first, so I had no idea what to expect with this series. I definitely would not have watched it without my boys in it, is my overall conclusion after seeing the whole thing (through ep 10).That said...I am staying hopeful that FP get a different type of story for their next series. The two of them have ridiculous, insane chemistry and have the ability to have some of the best nc scenes that have are pretty explicit but work with the story without being gratuitous. I think the shower scene in Love Sea is one of the best in the entire genre. I don't want them typecast into only one trope (Fort chasing Peat, etc.) but this was a strange, sort of unpleasant, uneven story that they did the best they could with--Peat in particular went through a ton of emotions and personalities from ep to ep.
Their power is in playing off longing and love drama (the scene in LIAT on the floor of Sky's room is another benchmark moment for them). This wasn't the best vehicle for them to do that--and whoever was behind the production clearly had a limit on the NC scenes which is a shame because there are only so many CP that are REALLY believable in those scenes--FP commit completely, without any of the awkward moves or fish kisses that some other CP tend to lean into. Fort is magnetic on screen--his smile is electric (and off camera, his laugh could light up an entire city). Yesterday just didn't take advantage of any of their best qualities--Peat did good work but except for the last couple episodes it was hard to know if Kelvin was in scammer mode or actually in love with Vier...
I will probably watch anything these two make, but I hope the next choice let them lean into their strengths again, because when they are on, they are FIRE.
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This could’ve been so much more, but it crossed a dangerous line with Stockholm Syndrome…
This series started off so strong. The acting is absolutely phenomenal, and I don’t even need to start talking about Fort and Peat, they were incredible from start to finish. I loved everything about it in the beginning: the performances, the dynamic, the setting, the story… it all felt so promising.But the ending left me feeling completely empty. It’s honestly a bit sad, because despite everything, I have to admit that I was slightly disappointed with the final episode. After such a strong build-up, it just didn’t fully deliver the emotional payoff I was hoping for.
I am curious to see whether there will be a second season after that last scene, and if there is, I really hope it continues the story in a way that feels more satisfying and builds on the strengths we’ve seen.
One thing I also found quite questionable is the use of Stockholm Syndrome. It’s a very sensitive topic, and the way it was handled leaves a slightly uncomfortable impression. Especially the situation between Kevin and Vier, it felt like everything that happened between them was resolved or brushed aside far too quickly. The emotional weight of it all just seemed to disappear, which made it feel unrealistic and hard to fully accept.
Overall, I wouldn’t say the series is bad, it’s still enjoyable and has its strong moments, but it didn’t quite live up to the full potential it clearly had.
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Aaaah what I wouldn't watch for my favs... A lot actually but I watched this one.... First of all, I discovered that I don't like business drama, it bored me and I don't understand shit (probably because I don't care). So all this part was boring to me.
Second of all, I didn't like the toxic trope. Don't get me wrong, I love toxic couple, but only when it's coming from both side. Here only Kelvin is toxic (and tried to rape Vier???) but for some reason Vier accept it?? I'm sorry I can't enjoy it.
The only good point is the GL couple. I love them so much, they were so cute and... hot
And FortPeat can deliver great kiss, like?? Okay we get it you love to kiss your costar (pls keep going) I feel like I'm interrupting something...
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More lakorn than BL
If you're looking the FortPeat dynamic, it's not here. Fort plays his usual devoted heroic savior with his devastating smile. Peat is less hystrionic than usual but still hasn't overcome his tendency to act cute instead being cute. That being said it was kind of nice to see them in a straight drama. It would've been nice if they stepped out of their usual roles, and I was kind of hoping that would happen, but they reverted in the end.This series reminded me much more of a lakorn than your usual BL/GL drama. It's a complicated story of feuding families, plots upon plots, backstabbing, betrayal and obsession.
The only thing BL/GL about it is the main relationship is M/M and the secondary couple is F/F. There are 1 or 2 token sensual scenes, but that was fine with me because I don't need overt sex to enjoy a drama. To quote another series, a little bit of kissing is fine.
The production value was good. The action sequences were well done. The background music was not as annoyingly inappropriate as usual.
Everything is mostly wrapped up in episode 10. The special episode is marshmallow fluff.
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The Tragedy of Kelvin's "Love"
Kelvin is the perfect example of how untreated trauma turns a person into a monster. He claims to have a deep bond with Vier, but his attachment is actually a dangerous obsession. The irony is clear: Kelvin is the one who desperately needs a psychiatrist, yet he’s the one holding the person he loves captive.He’s so terrified of being abandoned again that he’s turned his love into a cage. If Vier ever truly walks out that door and never looks back, Kelvin won't just lose his mind—he'll be forced to face the hollow, broken person he’s become. It’s a chilling look at what happens when possessiveness replaces genuine.
Character Warning: Extreme "Black Flag" behavior. Kelvin is 100% the one who needs the therapy couch.
⭐ Rating: 9/10 for the psychological tension (and 0/10 for Kelvin's "boyfriend" skills)
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