Finally got around to organizing my notes on a few shows I’d already finished. This year’s series have been amazing: great scripts, solid acting, the whole package!
Revamp: Im a sucker for vampire stories, and I really had fun watching Revamp. My main critique lies in the direction, which struggled to balance the romantic and supernatural elements, and in the underwhelming portrayal of Ciar by Barcode, who is capable of more. If you’ve seen him in KP and DFF, you know he’s capable of so much more.
Rearrange is a hidden gem, unexpectedly high-quality and deeply moving. It avoids typical school-BL tropes and delivers a heartfelt story about love, regret, friendship, and family. Flute and Marc have such sweet chemistry. They brought their characters to life with so much emotion and depth. Bom and Austin gave me full-on second couple syndrome. Their performances were convincing, and some of their scenes were just ridiculously sweet. Opal and Mint did a fantastic job as the GL couple, and their chemistry really showed. I will definitely rewatch it.
Love in the Moonlight: I absolutely loved this series. Flawless production, stunning cinematography, and meticulous attention to detail. But the real standout here is the cast, especially Peak and Pearl. Peak was phenomenal as young Prince Saenkaew. Pearl brought Sasin to life with such depth. Their chemistry? Off the charts. Every glance between them spoke volumes, no words needed. Props to Perth Veerinsara for her portrayal of Pin, but I couldn’t connect with her character or believe in her love for Sasin. Did Sasin and Saenkaew mess up by not being honest with her? Absolutely. But that doesn’t excuse her cruelty, and I couldn’t buy into her redemption arc. As for Prince Kamfa… he deserved to live out his days alone. For a moment, I thought my wish had come true. Claiming he was just a concerned father doesn’t fly with me. He was cruel, immoral, and driven by greed. He should’ve faced consequences. That’s why the ending felt a bit unrealistic. Still, the series deserves a solid 10.
Love Sea The home for lovers: At first, I struggled to get into the story, mostly because Nishime reminded me way too much of Peat (probably just my delulu brain making connections that aren’t there 😂). Peat has these super cute expressions and mannerisms that are kind of his signature, and I felt like Nishime was trying to mimic that, but it didn’t really land for me. But when it got emotional, he truly shined as Ai. Still, I really enjoyed how the story unfolded overall. I’m a sucker for the “opposites attract” trope, and Kaishin breaking through Ai’s emotional walls was beautiful to watch.
ABO Desire: I really loved this series. I’d read a few Omegaverse stories before, so I was really curious to see how this one would play out and I’ve gotta say, it did an amazing job building and fleshing out the Omegaverse world. The real charm of this series is the cast, especially Huang Xing. I don’t think I’ve ever felt such a mix of love and impatience toward a character like I did with Hua Yong. He’s not just good-looking, he’s calculated, seductive, and dangerous. Outwardly delicate, but inwardly lethal. My biggest issues were with episode 9 and how they wrapped up Gao Tu and Shen Wen Lang’s storyline. That whole episode felt far-fetched and unrealistic. If the goal was to keep their identities hidden, the execution really missed the mark. I don’t think I’ve ever rolled my eyes so much during a single episode. As for the ending, I got the feeling some scenes were censored, especially the ones involving Gao Tu and Shen Wen Lang. Tbh, I’d love a season 2 that focuses on their story. They deserve.
Im the most beautiful count: From the very first second, this series had me hooked. The clash between Prince’s bold personality and the traditional setting led to hilarious and thought-provoking moments. Prince/Woradet is the heart of the show. I loved how, with his charm, wit, and authenticity, he didn’t just adapt to his surroundings, he transformed them. Nut Supanut was absolutely brilliant. With roles like Way, Chris, and now Prince/Woradej, he keeps proving how versatile he is as an actor. Kosol totally fooled me at first with his tough-guy vibe, but deep down he’s incredibly caring, even if he tries to hide it. But the one who truly stole my heart was Chaiyachet. He lit up every scene with his sweet smile, unconditional love for his brother, and his pure, genuine friendship with Jet. The production nailed the period sets and costumes, everything looked amazing. If I had one critique, it’s that the song “This Is Me” wasn’t subtitled in the final episode. That track is such a powerful anthem about self-acceptance, and that ending made me imagine it blasting at my city’s biggest carnival parade, the one that celebrates diversity and equality. It would’ve been the perfect fit.
Khemjira: I wish I could rate it higher than 10!Huge kudos to the entire team, especially the folks behind the special effects and Ramphueng’s makeup was a stunning work. The final episode gave me chills from beginning to end. It touched on so many personal beliefs in such a powerful way. The cast was phenomenal. Namping brought such depth to his character, a mix of vulnerability and strength. His journey was full of inner conflict, torn between wanting to live freely and fearing death. Keng’s performance as the spiritual guide Peem was beautifully restrained, relying on subtle expressions and meaningful pauses that made his presence magnetic. Green Ausadaporn was flawless as Ramphueng. And this is one of those shows that made me watch the opening credits every single time, especially after I realized the lyrics sound like a protection mantra.