Nour

NOUR is especially made for me. It passed my standards as soon as I watched the teasers.

I'm so fascinated by Nour already, looking forward to the new releases every week.

August is proving to be a golden era for BL fans around the globe. Top-notch series are dropping one after another, It easily stands out among the flood of incredible new Thai and Japanese releases. This massive wave of content keeps screens packed with diverse storylines and exciting new actor pairings every single day, the newly paired actors like the couple in The Edge Of Horizon, Match Point, Love Destiny or This onee, Nour, it's their first time actually acting together as partners, still so premium acting.

Among this incredible lineup, the newly released series Nour stands out for its highly creative premise. The series has a high-quality production, stunning visual effects, and a unique, creative concept. Moving away from typical vampire tropes, it introduces an entirely new, imaginary immortal entity called a "Nour."

A High-Quality Cinematic Experience ::

The initial pilot and teasers for Nour set an exceptionally high bar for me and the fandom.
The first two episodes have completely blown past those expectations of mine. The show boasts Hollywood-level visual effects that look incredibly realistic on screen. Combined with stunning production design and beautiful settings, the series delivers a premium cinematic experience that kept me completely glued to the screen.

Fresh Casting and Unmatched Screen Presence :::

The casting choices bring an entirely fresh, magnetic energy to this supernatural thriller. Boss Patthakarn delivers a flawless performance for his first-ever BL role. He acts with the absolute confidence and depth of a seasoned veteran. Standing right alongside him is Tongtong Kitsakorn, who finally steps into a well-deserved main lead role. Both actors carry a gorgeous screen presence that naturally elevates the gravity of every single scene.

Redemption for Tongtong Kitsakorn :
He previously stole hearts as Jet in The Wicked Game, honestly I deeply shipped him with his bodyguard Phum, played by Inn Jakkrasin. That storyline ended in heartbreak when Phum tragically died, leaving their mutual feelings unresolved.
While Inn Jakkrasin moved on to play Phob in The Edge Of Horizon, I'm extremely thrilled to finally see Tongtong as a powerful main lead here.

A Crime Investigation in Krung Thep Mahanakorn -At its core, the drama hooked me with an intense and dark crime mystery set in Krung Thep, Thailand.
A brilliant and exceptionally brave detective, Inspector James, is brought in as a wildcard entry to solve a horrific string of serial killings. The victims are left in completely inhuman conditions. This makes the local population terrified that a supernatural force is walking among them.
*Inspector James possesses the ability to see the "colors" of people's souls. Whenever someone is lying or is an evil person, James sees them as red.
*The ultimate irony of the show is that his partner, Captain Ken (played by Tongtong Kitsakorn), is colorblind and cannot see the color red—the exact color that exposes lies.

The Ultimate Supernatural Irony :
While the incompetent local authorities try to pin the blame on innocent bystanders, the suspects all share an identical, chilling detail. They insist they saw a mysterious, blue-eyed creature known as a Nour.
A Nour is an immortal entity that survives by sucking human and can strike them anywhere at any time.
James is partnered with the cold, brilliant Dr. Ken, an inspector who uniquely doubles as a medical examiner.
The ultimate irony, which I'm already privy to, is that Dr. Ken is actually a centuries-old Nour himself.
He has spent lifetimes trying and failing to end his own immortal life.
While he is a supernatural creature, the unfolding evidence suggests a different, rogue Nour who escaped the police is the true mastermind behind the murders maybe, but we can't trust just our six senses, we needa go along with the flow and discover the truth behind those brutal murders.

High-Voltage Chemistry and Bickering Romance ::

The dynamic between James and Ken perfectly blends a thrilling investigation with an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance. The two share a delightful, chaotic bickering relationship that slowly boils over into intense, high-voltage chemistry.

The ending kiss scene of the 2nd episode delivered pure goosebumps.
Preceded by a spine-chilling moment where Ken licked his finger, the raw and passionate kiss, basically they just hooked their mouths not every couple do thatt, it looked professional. The close up in the 3rd episode makes it look much better..
James's reaction after the kiss, gave me chills I don't know why. Ken was craving for blood reminded me of vampires, they are quite similar The Nours and The Vampires.

The 3rd episode's Dr. Ken didn't even try to avoid, interested kissed back, damn, now they're annoyed that the phone was ringing I understand it was disturbing them, how hilarious -You are the one who set the boundaries and you're the one who crossed itt first. They have such an intense chemistry, I can't believe it. They're going crazy especially James.

We're getting many plot twists till the end of an episode, every episode, The other Nour Tee was already dead, and now I think James is gonna get sus about Ken's actual identity, that is already known to us. I wanna see through James's reaction when he acquires the truth, that he's working with the creature he hates the most..
There are too many Nours in here. I thought Ken was the only one.

The Sweet Contrast of the Second Couple :::
This intense supernatural heat is perfectly balanced by the second couple, Kirat and Chita.
While they didn't stand out much in the initial teasers, their execution in the first two episodes has excited me to continue watching them.
They serve as a sweet, comforting, and gentle contrast to the chaotic main couple. But the main stands in the front for sure.
Their relationship brings a softer, highly addictive romantic arc to the series.

Kirat and Chita display seamless coordination and a deep mutual understanding that makes them incredibly captivating. The affectionate, lingering glances they share make it clear that they are already falling hard for each other, especially Chita.
Chita can't resist and kissed, I understand him, he fell too hard, for the only brightness in his lifee. Who could resist that much closeness, I realised something was going to happen..

Toey Pongsakorn, who previously flew under the radar in Top Form—this duo provides a comforting romantic. How come I never noticed him in Top Form, my badd. Chita's down badd, the both of them have such a great relationship. Kirat is finally not avoiding the feelings he's having, it's all a thanks to James..

With a perfect mix of thriller, investigation, supernatural mystery, and incredible romance, Nour easily surpasses every standard for a top-notch drama. It guarantees something thrilling to look forward to every week!

I'm so damn confused, everyone is turning out as a Nour, at first I thought it was just Dr. Ken who was the Nour, but then Tee and then his girlfriend Pear and now literally the one who looked the weakest and innocent is the one most dangerous and powerful. Ohh godd, it wasn't mee I still can't believe Chita is a Nour the most powerful onee Shiaaa. And now Kirat waohh that's enough.

That scene was so intense between Chita and Kirat at the moment, ofcourse you know which scene I'm taking about.
At first it was the main couple being intense and the second one being sweet and soft, but now it's totally vise versa tbh.

James doesn't really want Ken to die, but Ken has been trying to die from decades, finally found the Nour who could actually give him peace, but y at the time when he found his other one. Huh ?

The ending was not that engaging or satisfying, they skipped some details. But I won't say it was a bad one, an average one tbh.

It's highly recommended by my side, something new and fresh.

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A vampire story newly thought...

If it's not GMMTV (My Golden Blood, Revamp) you see what a vampire story could be... interesting, disturbing, exciting, emotional, plot twists which make sense. This is also not really a BL. While the genre is fantasy, they did a good job to make it as realistic as possible. Only the "normal" police people were a bit underwhelming. When I read reviews of the GMMTV shows with 9.0 to 10.0 and compare it with this, they are not even remotely close.

The four ML did a superb job, only the side cast is not on their level, but you can't have only first class actors for all roles in any series. It's of course not only their acting, it's also the intense tension between them. Besides that, the director was also the screenwriter who did change the script on the fly while shooting, because he wrote it for the actors to make it natural to act. Production quality was also top notch, only the shaky camera on close ups was not to my taste.

This time I will not spoil anything of the story, if you really that nosy you can read other reviews or just watch it. Overall they risked to do something outside the normal "BL box" and it payed off! This is one of the few thai series I can wholeheartedly recommend.

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Everything I Love in One BL: Crime, Forensics, Mystery, Romance and Two Gorgeous Couples

Police, crime, forensic investigation and mystery are some of my favourite genres, so this series was already right up my alley. Even better, it is a BL from the director of Top Form, one of my favourite BLs from last year. Naturally, my expectations were already pretty high after watching all three trailers, but after five episodes, I can confidently say this series has not disappointed me at all.

This series started with a huge bang and immediately felt so different and unique. I absolutely love the concept of how many times someone can die and the different attempts throughout history, from the AD era all the way to modern times. Watching these different deaths unfold across different periods was such an interesting way to introduce the story, and it instantly pulled me in.

Two Main Couples, Two Different Energies
One thing I am especially happy about is that we finally have two proper main couples, rather than one main couple and a supporting couple. Both couples already feel like they are going to play an important role in the overall story, with the themes of Revenge, Death, Truth and Love connecting everything together. That makes the series even more exciting for me because I genuinely feel like both relationships will matter to the plot.

First Couple: Chaos and Chemistry
This is my third time watching Tongtong, who plays Inspector Ken. I previously saw him in To Sir, With Love and The Wicked Game, where he had supporting roles, so I am genuinely happy to finally see him take on his first main BL role. Inspector Ken is cold, distant and emotionally closed off. He has lived through so many different generations and has tried to die hundreds of times, yet somehow he continues to exist. There is such a sadness surrounding his character because it feels like he has been trapped in this endless darkness for so long. I really believe James is going to become the light at the end of his endless tunnel.

James Is Already My Favourite
Boss, who plays Police Officer and Inspector James, is also making his series debut from what I can tell. James is tall, attractive and a hot blooded young officer with such a funny and energetic personality. He is honestly so much fun to watch and has already become my favourite character. He brings such a fun and lively energy to the series, with his comedy adding some much needed lightness to what could otherwise be a very dark and heavy story. I also love his supernatural ability to read people's minds and determine whether someone is lying. His ability to read people's minds and determine whether they are lying is such a cool power for a police officer, especially during interrogations.

Rivals to Lovers Done Right
Their chemistry already feels so fresh and natural. I love how they constantly clash, annoy each other and seem to hate being around one another. Their relationship has this constant tension that makes every scene between them so entertaining.
And the fact that they literally put red tape down the middle of their office to divide the space so they can stay away from each other? I CAN'T WITH THESE TWO. 😂
Their eye contact in the car and in the classroom was already so intense and thrilling. I am absolutely here for the rivals to lovers storyline.
And we already got our kisses!
It was explosive.
I cannot wait to see how their relationship develops from here.

Second Couple: Sweet and Tender
Moving on to our second couple, they are completely different from Ken and James. Their relationship feels much sweeter, softer and more caring, which gives us a really nice contrast between the two couples.
This is also my second time seeing Toey, who plays forensic pathologist Dr Jirat. I previously watched him in Top Form, where he had a supporting role, and I have always wanted to see him get a bigger part. I am so glad he finally got his chance here.
He is paired with Phoom as Chita, Jirat's medical assistant, and together they make another beautiful pairing. I am really interested to see how their relationship develops because while Ken and James bring tension and chaos, Jirat and Chita seem to bring warmth and tenderness.
Both couples also have incredible visuals. They look absolutely stunning together, and honestly, the casting is one of the biggest highlights for me. Everyone fits their roles so well, especially with the darker atmosphere and tone of the story.

Crime, Forensics and Supernatural Mystery
The story combines police investigation, forensic medical examination, crime, mystery and supernatural elements, with a series of mysterious arsons gradually uncovering secrets that have been hidden for years.
As James investigates the strange incidents alongside Inspector Ken, the case becomes far more complicated than it initially appears. Meanwhile, Medical Examiner Jirat and his assistant Chita follow their own clues and begin uncovering connections between the victims and the strange events surrounding the fires.
What I really enjoy is how the investigation slowly brings everything together while also introducing this supernatural mystery involving secrets from the past. There is a great balance between crime investigation, forensic work, romance and supernatural suspense, which gives the series a much darker and more intriguing atmosphere.

The Production, Dark, Cinematic and Beautiful
I also absolutely love the overall presentation. The intense music, suspenseful investigation scenes, dark atmosphere, stunning cinematography and gorgeous cast all work together so well.
Everything feels polished and cinematic. The series manages to feel thrilling and mysterious while still giving us the romance, chemistry and character moments we expect from a BL.

And can we talk about episode 5?
Not only was their NC scene hot, intense and thrilling, but the moment James could see Ken’s colour while they were intimate and Ken covered his eyes and continued completely got me. That was insanely hot and such a unique touch. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an NC scene quite like that before. Probably one of the best NC scenes I’ve seen.
But what made the scene even better was that it wasn’t only about the physical intimacy. Their words to each other made it so much more emotional.

James asked, “Then do you love me?”

Ken replied, “Of course I do.”

Then James told him that if he loved him, he couldn’t send him away again. He loved Ken too and didn’t want to leave him. Even knowing Ken is a Nour who never dies, James still wants to stay by his side for as long as he possibly can.
That really got me. Underneath all the heat and passion, this scene was ultimately about James choosing Ken despite knowing exactly what he is and knowing that their time together can never truly be equal. He just wants whatever time they can have together. So beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

Minor Issue: AI
My only minor criticism is the use of AI in a few scenes. I later noticed the disclaimer at the beginning of the episode saying, “During the production process, AI technology was used in certain scenes to support on set safety.”
You can definitely notice it in a few moments, but honestly, it was used so little that it barely bothered me. I would rather have a show with a small amount of barely noticeable AI than not have the show at all. At the end of the day, the plot, chemistry, acting and overall production are much more important to me, and this series delivers on all of those. The AI use was so minimal that it really did not take away from my enjoyment of the show.

This is shaping up to be one of my favourite crime and police investigation BLs of the year. If you enjoy mystery, crime, police investigations, forensic medical examiners, supernatural elements, gay romance and darker BL stories, this is definitely one you should check out.

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A masterpiece with a lot of lose ends and bad world building

Nour as a whole I felt it was good although I expected a masterpiece cz of all the comments I saw. There are just too many loose ends that just aren't covered. I feel the series needed much more than 10 episodes and someone to work on the emotional factor of the script.

Few things that i felt were off or needed were
- jame's power. I really wanna know what each color means and i also wanna know how he got that power in the 1st place for now i am assuming it's cz he the son of a nour
- james asking ken not to die when he doesn't wanna turn into a nour.. postponing his death is one thing but asking him to live??
- the police going to fight nours knowing what a nour is🙄 the cop's death just felt senseless to me. Like ur a cop. U know ur going against a nour. U deploy people to watch which is fine. Alone? Ok fine. Why go inside before backup?🙃 it was a 100% death chance
- doc's brother's reaction in the bedroom felt off to me like he knew doc was a nour and probably won't return but idk he didn't seem that affected (the part where he refuses the hug) but then the reaction was on point when he left.
- the whole dynamic between doc and chita after doc turned into a nour felt off. But yeah i cried soo much cz i just felt bad for doc
- chita killing nours cz they're nours🙄. I get he killed the nour that killed him but all nours??? Ur ex was also a nour it doesn't make sense that u just kill all nours when a nour was ur true love
- chita turning doc into a nour when he didn't wanna become a nour himself. I get it was grief but wth
- nour as a whole i need an explanation. There are scenes where nours heal instantly and then there are scenes where they don't n need blood to heal🙃. There are scenes where they have super strength and there are scenes they don't 🙃. I wish they had something in place that they could use against nours to make the fight between humans and nours fair.
- nours don't die so what the hell are the police planning to do with them
- James's dad's death, we all expected something huge behind it but reducing it to killed just cz he was a nour. Just unsatisfied
- ken's origin story. We get chita's story with detail. I wanna know ken's too. Like what kind of person his true love was and how he turned into a nour and took his body
- nours origin like i get that one becomes a nour by biting their true love's heart so why did ken take over his love's body instead???
- james being the good cop shooting doc before he even tried to protect chita. He just ran towards him cz they're lovers n james shoots them just doesn't make sense
- what happened to chita's ex? Did he absorb him or something? Like ken? If so why isnt ken the special nour

Overall the series is good just feels incomplete with lot of lose ends and problematic world building... we have 1 ep let's see how many loose ends they tie

Edit: looks like the loose threads stay the only bright side is that JiChita die and they showed us their next life where they got a happy ending but for JamesKen I'd consider that a sad ending cz Ken is immortal n is gonna go back to the hell again. James ruined his life twice if that happens

Other problems was
- why the hell was the police shooting ken. I get he tried to stop them from shooting doc but that's a reasonable thing cz doc was innocent
- james flighting 2 nours with a knife as a human nah...
- chita burning himself with ji?? It was how own fire if it works it meant he should hv burnt himself everytime he killed someone
- james being ken's ex with the same face🙃 didn't they say in last ep that ken takes his lover's body also why didn't he just bite ken's heart?
- ken stitching james🙃 who carries needle and thread with them, also shouldn't it be a 1st aid mini kit or something, the would was surface so the issue should be blood loss at max. Also that level of pain should be able to keep a dead man conscious
- did they tell chita's family he was murder or murderer? And the family just moved on... just like that🙃

Now i would recommend people to watch it despite it's flaws it's super interesting watch

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soooo good

This series is sooo good! I can honestly recommend it to everyone. It’s something really fresh and different, and the acting is absolutely amazing. Even their chemistry is on point! 🥹❤️

The storyline is so well written that I didn’t even want to skip a single second. Honestly, it’s so sad that only a few people have watched it. I really hope it becomes more famous because it deserves SO much more attention! 😭✨
I’ve always wanted to watch a BL that has some fantasy elements but is still serious and emotional, and this one is honestly perfect for that!

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Uniquely everything we wanted and more

I wanna start off by saying this series is so unique. The world building was shown strictly through watching it, and even then we weren't fully given a solid understanding of the world that Nour live in amongst humans. In any other series this would have frustrated me but in this it feels like we, as the viewer, are given exactly the same amount of information as the humans of this story are given.
Nour are still not understood (closest I can relate it to is vampire-like but in a different font) and very little is known about why they exist, who they are and how many live in society. I loved that.

I am SO FKN GLAD to see Tongtong in a (another tbh) lead role, he caught my eye originally in The Wicked Game and I was not only impressed by his acting but wishing like hell he had an end game romance (so as not to spoil too much of that series for those who havent seen it yet). I loved the main leads chemistry. However Toey and Phoom's chemistry was off the charts, insanely burning tension between then (no pun intended, iykyk)

People were apparently complaining about the ending, but I think it was well done. We didn't get to see how far along the main leads went with their relationship given the fact that Ken is Nour and James is human (human+ I would say, because he has a unique ability throughout the series) but I think it was a nice way to end it without giving us the sad result of Ken watching James grow old without him nor the satisfaction of James allowing him to turn him into a Nour.
That last bit at the end where James says a rainbow has been in front of him the whole time got me in my feelings, because that was fucking adorable.
Jirat and Chita's story was a rollercoaster from beginning to end, I knew the moment Jirat said "I'm tired" what was going to happen--and it STILL HURT. Including that small alternate life/dream sequence (whatever it was, I loved it regardless) after was everything I wanted to see from them as well, just living a normal life in love.

I think the world Nour live in is overflowing with possibilities for a sequel or prequel; even introducing new characters with new stories would be fun.
I looove supernatural/fantasy themes, and throw that into a BL and I'm sat for it.
Not only did we get that supernatural theme but we also got a law enforcement romance and murder mystery.
10/10, I would recommend this to anyone who like any of those themes.

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Just perfect overall. Can’t stress this enough!!

Yes, you are seeing this right, i gave it a 10 on every aspect. This series was everything I wanted and more. The casting was superb, all the actors did an amazing job. The story was really interesting, we actually got a plot behind all the BL. Meaning that it wasn’t just a love story, like many other BLs out there, instead it was a fanatsy story with queer love in between. If you like vampire stories and such, I think you would actually enjoy this series a lot.

The plot twist by finding out Chita was the Nour that could kill other Nours made my jaw drop!

The ending wasn’t what everyone expected as we were left with some unanswered questions. At least what i wanted happened with Ken and James getting reunited after all the shit that happened. However I thought a lot and this is what I came up with:

1. James was Ken’s past lover reincarnated. When we saw James’s vision it seemed like he was watching his past with Ken, when he turned Ken into a Nour by giving him his own life.
2. In James’s vision we saw two white souls, one being James and the other being Ken’s past lover, whom I think was James’s past life, and that’s why James was able to see that vision.
3. James’s dad was a Nour and that’s why Chita killed him, as he was killing every Nour he found.
4. James’s power to see the soul/aura of people could probably mean he is half a nour, and that’s how he survived that huge cut he got in his chest by just getting stitches.
5. About James being a half Nour it could be bc his dad was a Nour himself and his mom a human? (but this is the only point i’m still trying to make sense bc we don’t know much about James’s family). But it could also be bc he was a Nour in his past life?
6. Chita and Jirat died together and what we saw was probably their afterlife living together happily. Since Jirat said that he wanted to live together and be happy with Chita before dying.

This is my interpretation of the ending. And even with all the unanswered questions, i can’t rate this show less than 10/10. If my interpretation is right, this i can’t say, but its what my mind came up with to make the ending complete.

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Some things were left unanswered

I really liked this show a lot. I loved that Nour's were kind of a different twist on vampires and I loved learning more about them. I liked the overall plot as well as relationship building between James and Ken. I enjoyed this show the entire time I watched it and would recommend it overall, but there were some issues with it overall.

Positives:
-I loved James and Ken as characters as well as them together. I loved and adored them growing closer and falling in love. Individually I think they were both really interesting characters, and I loved learning more about them. I will say I think they fell for each other pretty quickly, but then again, I'm not sure how long the show took place over before the time skip so maybe it wasn't super-fast. Their love for each other was so deep and that was beautiful to see. They had so many sweet moments together! I especially loved how much they danced together! That was so cute! The actors have fantastic chemistry with each other as well! Their spicy scenes and kisses were great too.
-I loved a lot of the cinematography and lighting choices in this show! I think there were moments with really cool camera work and cool lighting choices. Some of the editing choices were really interesting and nice as well.
-I think the overall acting from everyone was pretty good! I've never seen any of these actors before (I don't think) and they all did great.
-I loved that the intro didn't spoil anything!!! So many shows spoil everything in the intro and this one didn't at all. Loved the imagery!
-The music was great!
-The opening of this show was so strong! It really knew how to draw you in right away!
-The kissing and spicy scenes were incredible!
-I loved how different this series was. It wasn't something you see all the time at all, and you can tell they tried to be quite different with this and I think a lot of it paid off. They weren't afraid to show the characters drinking blood or having a strong thirst for it and I loved that. I feel like even in a lot of vampire media they don't always show it and I'm glad they did here. They even included it in some spicier scenes which I enjoyed. Examples: Jirat and Chita's spicy bloody bathroom scene, Ken sucking the blood off of James' finger injury, Ken biting James's lip until it bleeds and licking the blood off. LOVED IT!

Negatives:
-I didn't like Chita or the Dr Jirat the entire time. Chita made me very uncomfortable from the start and overall gave me creepy vibes so because of that, it wasn't surprising to me that he was the overall villain. As for the doctor, I don't know what it was about him, but I didn't like him at all. I didn't really feel chemistry between them as a couple either. I kind of hated when either one of them were on screen. Their spicy scene in the bathroom with the blood was top tier though.
-Panin and Rain felt like useless characters to me. They didn't really have a lot of screentime, but when they did, it felt like it didn't add anything to the overarching story at all. Their characters were fine, but I didn't see the point in them. Also, could be just me but they seemed unphased about their whole friend group dying which was so weird to me.
-A lot of things were left unanswered or felt off/empty to me.
+James' powers were never explained. We don't know why he has them or what any of the colors he was seeing were supposed to mean.
+James' dads' death was set up to have this big mystery or grand reveal on why he was killed and then it felt like a throw away resolve with it just being he was killed because he was Nour too.
+I love that James helped Ken want to live, but he himself doesn't want to become a Nour therefore when he dies Ken will be in the same situation all over again. I think either Ken should've been able to figure out a way for him to k*ll himself if we wanted to in the future or James should've changed his mind and wanted to become a Nour too so they could spend eternity together.
+Chita wanting to kill Nours simply because they're Nours was so stupid since he's one himself. He should've just k*lled himself from the start if he didn't want this life for himself. These people he was killing had nothing to do with him at all and it felt stupid that he killed them just for being the same thing he is, especially since he then turns Jirat into one which brings me to my next point.
+Chita was killing these people because he was upset, he became a Nour because of his past loved one but then goes and turns Jirat into anyway just continuing the pattern. Very hypocritical.
+I wish the Nours powers were explained or explored a bit more. With a bit more world building I think it would've explained a lot. Their powers seemed inconsistent throughout the series, and it seems the way they become on isn't always the same either. I loved seeing what we did with the Nours, but I wish we saw a bit more.
+The cops were idiots. Why did the cops shoot Ken and why're they hunting him down? I understand he's a Nour and they know that now, but what do they plan to do if they catch him? And what was their plan as they were hunting down others Nours? They can't die and they know that yet tried to fight them like they were humans which made no sense.

I'm assuming this was a small budget show and for that I think they did pretty well. They definitely could've worked on some of the plot holes and things I mentioned before a bit better, but overall, I think this was a great series. I don't think we'll be getting anymore of this show but if they did, I hope it would be just more world building and explaining the things left unanswered. I look forward to seeing what Boss and Tongtong do next! I really liked them a lot! Despite my negatives, I still very much recommend this series and don't know why it's not talked about more than it is.

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A really interesting storry but not for the weak

I loved this series. The charakter development, the storryline, and the acting were all fantasic in my opinion.

I also loved the chemistry between the couples. But some scenes are not for the weak, especially the last episode i personaly balled my eyes out the whole time🥀😭

I liked that all three of the couples had like completely different storries some more some less dramatic.

I find that the series is not very confusing witch i like becouse i usualy find supernatural or fantasy series hard to follow. I didnt have that problem with this one though. This series was also really thrillig and never got boring, i was exited for every new episode.

I really enjoyed this series and genuenly think this is a masterpiece

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A darker, mystical and bitterweet series!

Not comepletly spoiler free (but I try to keep it minimal).

What makes Nour special to me is how it balances the thriller (like) and mystical aspects with deep, character driven moments. The show isn't afraid to give its characters breathing room. Seeing them share quiet moments or experience the heavy psychological strain of their live actually makes them feel natural, and those moments of decompression are what keep the high stress situations grounded.

The heart of the series (imo) is the dynamic between James and Ken. Ken isn't your average officer, and his personal existential mission (which naturally shifts his priorities) is greatly portrayed. Their relationship has a lot of hidden connections (only partly shown until the end) and really kept me on my toes. I think the acting across the board is fantastic, bringing real emotional weight to the mystical stakes, and the chemistry between the leads completely sells the intense romance. While it deals with dark themes and supernatural rules, things fit together within its own unique world. This isn't just true for thethe leads, but also for characters like Dr. Jirat and Chita, who share great chemistry and sad past as well.

I really like the concept of the Nour and the love connection tied to it. While it’s clearly inspired by "traditional" vampires, it has its own unique traits and rules, making it feel somewhat familiar yet surprisingly different.

I personally loved this series, the characters, and the acting, as well as the world building and the occasional funny breaks that lighten the mood. I even appreciate the bittersweet ending and the parts that are left open to interpretation! I would really recommend the show if you enjoy a slightly darker theme and mystic elements mixed with a spiritual and supernatural world.

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*This* is what a vampire BL should be!

First things first: This is definitely *not* a 'brain-off' type of series-- there are a number of things that are (purposefully) not *explicitly* spelled out/explained in detail; viewers need to pay close attention to everything-- and I actually rather loved that. There is of course a place for shows that are less analysis-intensive, and I do enjoy those, too; however (particularly in this unfortunate era of no-attention-spans and dismal-media-literacy, where a lot of show writers have apparently just given up and are not only explicitly spelling everything out but are then practically beating people over the head with it ad infinitum as well 😅) I really, *really* like when a show actually trusts its audience enough to let its viewers either figure out or infer things on their own. And, IMO, Nour did this quite well. 👍 So, while I can understand why some viewers might have wanted more solid detail on certain points, personally I actually really enjoyed that aspect of the writing here.

As for the show itself: This series combines romance, crime procedural, and (a different, very interesting version of) vampires into one great package, topped off by *fantastic* acting. (Actor Tongtong {who plays the main protagonist}, in particular, was a revelation-- and the way he uses his eyes {and other microexpressions, too, but the *eyes* in particular} is just *incredible.*)

The main protagonist is very sympathetic, and I really liked the personality of his love interest (who is not only a reckless, impulsive gremlin {lol} but is actually also very intelligent, both in terms of pure smarts *and* in EQ-- which is not really all that common in characters with his archetype, at least in current BL). (I would talk about the other two couples as well, but I feel that it's best to go into this without much commentary on either of them, as they sort of balance out the narrative in ways that are too involved for a general review.)

In terms of the vampire lore, I really liked how the writers both removed some and then added some of their own little details to previously-existing lore to make it a little more unique, and also that they very much emphasized the actual *horror* of vampirism, and the reality of it often being a curse more than it's a blessing as well. (Adding to this, IMO it was genius how they incorporated a couple of other general {not-vampire-specific} folktale/fairytale tropes into this in a slightly-twisted way, too! 👍)

The show also explores several different very interesting themes (along with parallels and contrasts between those themes via the different characters), including (among other things) some beautiful commentary on selfish vs. selfless love, and a great full-circle bookend for the main protagonist. (I've also seen some discussions elsewhere on how the arcs for the characters seem to be very in-line with Buddhist teachings, which-- given the fact that the creators of this show specifically wanted to make vampires that are distinct to Thailand, and Buddhism plays a big part in Thai culture-- should definitely be taken into account when processing the outcomes of certain characters' fates. In this regard, IMO all of the main characters got *precisely* the endings that made the most sense given their past actions and character arcs.)

(Do note for content/trigger warnings' sake though that the topic of suicide-- both attempted and actually committed 😅-- does play a large part throughout all 4 main characters' arcs as well, so please be sure to be in a good/safe headspace first before watching! 🙏)

Now, all that said: This wasn't perfect-- yes, there were a few small moments of editing-disjointedness, and perhaps a little plot or pacing hitch here and there-- however, overall, I really commend the show's creators (and actors-- they put their *all* into this!) for not only creating an excellent vampire show, a great BL, and a show that makes you think all rolled into one, but also for doing something that is very unusual nowadays (and which was, quite frankly, very refreshing). I will absolutely be rewatching this, and I heartily recommend it! 👍

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NOUR is what I wanted a dark Thai fantasy BL to bwe

I went into NOUR expecting another supernatural BL with an interesting premise, attractive leads, mystery, romance, and hopefully some decent atmosphere. What I did not expect was to become this invested in the actual story.

For me, NOUR is one of those dramas where the premise and the execution actually work together. The supernatural elements are not simply there to make the romance look more dramatic. The mystery, characters, relationships, atmosphere, and fantasy world all feel connected to each other.

That is what made NOUR stand out to me.

I have watched GMMTV's Revamp and My Golden Blood, so I naturally found myself comparing them with NOUR. All three play with supernatural ideas and romance, but my biggest problem with those dramas was that I could often see the potential of what they were trying to be more clearly than what actually appeared on screen.

With NOUR, I don't feel that way.

THE STORY ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE A STORY

This is probably my biggest compliment.

NOUR does not feel as though the supernatural concept was created first and the plot was built around it afterward. The mystery gives the characters something meaningful to investigate, while the supernatural side gradually becomes part of the larger picture.

I genuinely wanted to know what was going on.

There were questions I wanted answered, connections I wanted to understand, and characters whose pasts made me curious. Even when the drama deliberately kept information from the audience, I felt that there was a reason for it.

That made me keep watching because I wanted to understand the world, not simply because I wanted to see the next romantic scene.

THE PLOT TWISTS

And then there are the plot twists.

This is probably the part I enjoyed most about NOUR.

The drama does not simply throw in a twist for shock value and then move on. The revelations actually change how you look at what happened earlier. Information that initially seems insignificant starts making sense later, and certain characters and events take on a completely different meaning once the truth is revealed.

That is exactly the kind of storytelling I enjoy.

I like when a drama makes me question what I think I already understand. NOUR repeatedly gave me that feeling of, "Wait, so that's what was actually happening?"

More importantly, the twists do not feel completely disconnected from the story. They are tied to the characters, the supernatural mythology, and the mystery that the drama has been building.

This is where I think NOUR separates itself from My Golden Blood and Revamp for me.

Those dramas had interesting supernatural premises, but I often felt that the potential of the premise was greater than the actual storytelling. With NOUR, the mystery itself kept me engaged. I was not simply waiting for the next romantic scene. I was trying to work out what was really happening.

Even when I thought I had figured something out, the drama could make me reconsider it.

That made watching each episode much more satisfying.

I also appreciate that the twists are not only about "Who is the villain?" or "What supernatural creature is this?" The better revelations are connected to the characters and their relationships, which gives them emotional weight.

So for me, the biggest strength of NOUR is not simply that it has twists.

It is that the story gives those twists somewhere to go.

The revelations affect the way you understand the characters and the story itself. That makes the mystery feel worthwhile rather than something added purely to keep viewers watching.

And honestly, that was one of the main reasons I found myself thinking about NOUR after an episode ended.

THE ATMOSPHERE

This is another area where NOUR impressed me.

It has a darker, more serious atmosphere that suits its story incredibly well. The foggy setting, mystery, supernatural elements, investigation, and sense of danger all contribute to the same mood.

This is where I think NOUR has an advantage over a lot of fantasy BLs.

It actually feels like a supernatural mystery drama that happens to contain romance, rather than a romance drama that happens to contain supernatural elements.

That distinction matters.

THE CHARACTERS

James and Ken were the biggest reason I stayed invested.

Their relationship does not feel completely straightforward. There is mystery surrounding Ken, there are things James does not understand, and there is a sense that their connection is tied to something much bigger than a simple attraction between two people.

I especially liked that the characters have their own problems and motivations outside the romance.

The second couple also contributes to the story rather than feeling like a completely separate BL that was inserted to fill screen time.

That made the whole drama feel more like an actual ensemble story.

THE ROMANCE

I also appreciate that the romance is not treated as something completely separate from the main plot.

James and Ken's relationship is complicated by the mystery surrounding them, which makes their interactions more interesting to me. There is curiosity, uncertainty, attraction, distrust, and emotional tension.

I prefer this kind of relationship over a romance where the characters immediately become emotionally dependent on each other simply because they are the main couple.

There is something to discover about both of them.

And that makes their relationship much more interesting.

MY GOLDEN BLOOD AND REVAMP

I want to be clear that I don't dislike My Golden Blood or Revamp simply because I prefer NOUR.

Actually, that is why the comparison is interesting.

Both My Golden Blood and Revamp had concepts that immediately caught my attention. They had supernatural worlds, established BL pairings, attractive production concepts, and plenty of potential.

But I often found myself thinking, "This could have been so much better if the story had fully used its potential."

With NOUR, I don't have that same frustration.

NOUR feels more confident about what kind of drama it wants to be.

It does not constantly remind me that I am watching a BL. It lets the mystery exist. It lets the characters exist. It lets the supernatural elements carry some weight. And when the romance develops, it feels like part of the story rather than the entire reason the story exists.

That is probably the biggest difference for me.

My Golden Blood gave me the feeling of watching a very promising supernatural BL.

Revamp gave me the feeling of watching a promising idea that did not always reach its potential.

NOUR gives me the feeling of watching the drama I originally wanted those concepts to become.

That is why I am enjoying NOUR so much.

FINAL THOUGHTS

NOUR is not perfect. There are moments where the story can feel complicated, and I can understand why some viewers may find the supernatural mythology confusing.

But personally, I would rather watch a drama that gives me something to think about than one that explains everything immediately and leaves me with nothing to wonder about.

What I appreciate most is that NOUR respects its own story.

It has a dark atmosphere, an interesting supernatural concept, a mystery that actually makes me curious, characters with their own motivations, plot twists that genuinely change how I view the story, and a romance that grows naturally out of the larger narrative.

After watching supernatural BLs like My Golden Blood and Revamp, NOUR feels especially satisfying because it shows how much better these concepts can work when the writing, atmosphere, character relationships, and world-building are all pulling in the same direction.

For me, NOUR is not simply another supernatural BL.

It is the kind of drama that makes me think, "Yes. This is what I wanted."

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