A Dark and Violent BL, but Striking
The Bangkok Boy is truly a dark and violent BL. It’s very different from anything I’ve seen so far. There was really good character development for Peace and Sun, both in their relationship and in their personal growth.The series mainly focuses on their individual journeys – how losing loved ones can break you forever, or how blindly following a parent without ever saying no can completely ruin your life.
For me, this isn’t a love story; the romantic aspect is really secondary in the plot, at least from how I saw it while watching.
It really annoyed me that the villains I hated the most managed to get away with everything.
Still, I do recommend this series.
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A Visually Impeccable and Moving Series
I absolutely loved ! The direction is excellent, with beautifully shot scenes and colors that tell a story.Akin is the most striking and endearing character. He endures every misfortune and cries from episode 3 to 11, but his sincerity makes him very human. On the other hand, Jin is often in the background, and his behavior is sometimes strange, even aggressive (the hospital kiss, his reactions to Akin's assaults).
I was disappointed by the lack of development for Johnny and Jade. We didn't get enough time to truly despise Johnny, and Jade deserved more depth.
The series effectively exposes agency tactics for promoting or ruining artists, which is sad but realistic. Boom's acting is excellent, and I hope he wins awards!
I highly this series!
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Falling asleep
In general, I enjoy the series, even if I find it rather slow. It's hard to explain, but there doesn't seem to be much going on, while we're discovering important elements about the characters.I find that the story is more about family than romance between women. There's certainly a love story between two young women, but what really interests me is family dynamics.
06/10/2025
With news eyes the show is pretty boring
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Something fun to watch
If you want to discover a live-action adaptation of a shonen, this is the series for you. The character of Yun Ga Min is particularly endearing, surrounded by his friends. I also appreciated that the female characters were not relegated to the background, but had a real story to tell. Although it's not the main theme, some of the harassment scenes really worried me.Was this review helpful to you?
Heartsopper for the girls
I really enjoy stories featuring teenage characters. Although “23.5” isn't a coming-of-age series, it nevertheless has the beginnings of one, as Ongsa, over the course of the episodes, begins to open up and gain self-confidence.I really enjoyed the acting in Milk and Love, which was really believable in its role as a high school girl, especially when you know how old they really are.
I really enjoyed the ending, where we see the evolution of all the characters. It's a bit reminiscent of the British series “Heartstopper”, which I really like.
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Thank You Philippines
I really enjoyed the story of Luna and Harry, two characters with diametrically opposed personalities, but who share one thing in common: they live by night. Harry works as a radio presenter, while Luna produces simplified science magazines. Their characters are very different: Harry is radiant and organized, while Luna is rather reserved and seems a little lost in her life. I found the story simple, but extremely enjoyable.The originality of this series lies in the fact that the characters are disabled. Harry uses a wheelchair, while Luna suffers from a sleeping sickness that forces her to sleep during the day and be full of energy at night. I really liked this aspect, as it's rare to see young women with disabilities on screen, which is a real breath of fresh air.
As for the acting, I have nothing negative to say. The chemistry between the actors is palpable and contributes greatly to the series' appeal.
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Loved Junxi, Hated Tuo
It’s a very easy series to watch, with the classic clichés of the childhood friends to lovers trope.I really liked Junxi’s character, as well as the female characters who, although they had only minor roles, deserved more visibility and their own story arc.
On the other hand, I really disliked Tuo’s character. If I had been in Junxi’s parents’ place, I would have said no to this relationship.
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They tried but it is a miss
I really enjoy how gay and flamboyant this series is it’s refreshing and different. However, compared to the two previous anthologies, it feels a bit all over the place and you end up getting lost. To me, having only a few episodes doesn’t mean a series can’t be good.There isn’t enough time to get attached to the characters. The humor is nice, but when it’s overused, it kind of ruins things a bit, in my opinion.
I really like the cast. I hope Fluke, Lego, Soodyatch, and Neo get to appear together in another series, because they work really well as a group.
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Touching
This series was truly touching. I really enjoyed watching these characters evolve throughout.I didn't expect the series to have so much singing, but it wasn't bothersome in itself.
I really appreciated the series for the way it shows parenthood and how it can shape your teenage and adult life. Win has a good relationship with his father, with whom he can confide easily and even be very affectionate, unlike Nut, whose father emotionally abuses him by, for example, smashing his guitar and simply not caring about his opinion.
It's the same for Chai and Ek, where Chai sacrifices himself for his mother, while Ek has parents who are supportive and listen.
My main criticism of the series is that the pacing was slow, and I would have liked the characters Lin and Biu to be more developed; their development was really weak.
I recommend it if you're looking for soft characters and their evolutions.
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What a good way to do a slow burn
So The Water is the second series in the Mega Project, and it’s already so much better than The Earth. The tension, the chemistry between the actresses, and the slow burn were all really well done.The actresses’ performances were really good, and I enjoyed them a lot. I especially loved Apo and Lada’s relationship it felt so soft, sincere, and natural. It was really fun watching them on screen, and I also really appreciated the development of their personalities and characters throughout the series.
Even the side characters left an impression on me, and so did the villains, which shows they did a really good job with the writing.
Yes, the series can be cliché at times, but honestly, I had a really great time watching it, and in the end, that’s what matters it was genuinely very entertaining.
The only bad thing to me was the episode was too long.
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Watchable
I was really surprised, but I ended up enjoying this series. Sure, the editing isn’t always great and the plot doesn’t always make sense, but it’s oddly enjoyable to watch and easy to binge. You shouldn’t expect anything amazing, but it’s perfect if you just want something to pass the time.Was this review helpful to you?
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A secret gem
The storyline is well developed, the scenes are beautiful, and the actresses take their roles very seriously. I especially liked the characters Tarn and Vicky they are complete opposites at first, but despite their differences, they eventually grow closer.I also really enjoyed the police aspect of the series, and the action scenes are well executed.
The only thing that bothered me was the part where Tarn is drugged and Vicky still sleeps with her. I don’t think it’s appropriate to show something like that.
I also really liked Tarn’s friends they’re very endearing. Vicky also deserved a stronger group of friends. She does have one friend, but that relationship isn’t as memorable or well developed.
Despite that, I would still recommend the series, even if it does feel a bit like cop propaganda.
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Fun watch
This is the first time I’ve seen a BL story with this kind of plot, and I really enjoyed it. The characters of Shiba and Aruto are very different in terms of personality, but they complement each other perfectly.The series is quite fast-paced, but in just 12 episodes, we get a good understanding of the characters’ backgrounds and quickly grow attached to them.
I especially liked the humor, Shiba’s character development, as well as the intimate scenes between Aruto and Shiba. They were very subtle, not overly explicit, but really well done. Even the love confessions were something I truly enjoyed.
I had a really good time watching it.
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A funny rom com
I understand why this series is so popular. It’s true that I don’t get all the inside jokes that Thai viewers might understand, but I still had a really good time watching it.That said, it’s not a series with a complex storyline don’t expect something like KinnPorsche. It’s more about enjoying the moment.
My only negative point and I know this might sound immature is the kissing scenes between Thee and Peach, which I found quite underwhelming. I wasn’t asking for intense make-out scenes, but we’re watching a love story… at least kiss properly.
After episode 7, something feels really off. Pond gives it his all, while Phuwin sorry only seems to give about 30%.
The characters also deserved more development; everything stays very surface-level.
Tawan and Aran are basically useless to the story, and we keep seeing the same trope with Perth and Santa, which is becoming ridiculous.
Despite all that, the series is very comforting and funny, and I really enjoy watching it
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A Playful Love Triangle
This is the fifth series in the Meteluv anthology. The story focuses on Na, a medical intern who has a crush on Nine, who is also an intern. However, Na grows closer to Leemai, a girl on whom Nine also has a crush, which creates a love triangle.Honestly, the mini-series was entertaining and well acted. Na’s character is quite questionable at times, especially because of some disrespectful remarks toward Leemai, but it’s clear that she doesn’t do it intentionally, which makes her more forgivable.
I really liked the ending; it was a very good conclusion.
If you’re looking for something quick to watch without overthinking it, this series is for you.
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