7/10 Sashes and Hearts: Unique Concept, Mixed Execution
Sashes and Hearts' concept is honestly unique. A BL series centered around male pageantry? That's super fresh. I haven't seen anything quite like it, especially from Thailand, where pageantry in BL isn't really explored. Props to the creators for trying something different!That said, one thing that threw me off a bit is the huge cast.
There are just so many characters, it gets a little overwhelming trying to keep up with everyone's story. It makes the show feel a bit crowded and chaotic at times.
In addition, it has so many uninteresting plots, like they just threw in to fill a space and make the series lengthy. And also too many nonsensical dialogues.
Now let's talk couples... The main leads, Mac and Larence have a good chemistry. Mac Alonzo's acting is good, it feels natural, while Larence Brenches little needs improvement.
The second couple doesn't really click for me. The chemistry just isn't there. Oddly enough, I found more spark between Jack and his best friend, Tony. I was honestly hoping they'd end up together instead!
Most of the actors here haven't starred in major movies or
TV series, and I hadn't even heard of them before watching this. But I have to give special props to Gian Carl, who plays Tony-his performance felt incredibly natural, with zero awkwardness.
Also, major kudos to Oxin Films. I've always noticed that a lot of Filipino BLs tend to struggle with budget limitations, but this one feels like they really put in the effort. You can tell they invested in the visuals, production, and overall quality.
Sashes and Hearts is a fresh take with potential, even if it's not perfect.
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10/10 The truly good things sometimes lie in simplicity.
10/10 The truly good things sometimes lie in simplicity.This is a very nice, cute series.
Although there is a bit of a crime story in the film, it still reminds me of the "age of innocence" with its simple story and lovable characters.
Therefore, I am glad that this is not a deeply thought-provoking film that stirs up human feelings, but a series that provides perfect relaxation for people living in an increasingly complicated world and struggling with many difficulties.
Thanks to the director, the crew and the excellent actors for this great series!
1 am increasingly experiencing that very high-quality films and film series are being made in Taiwan in the fields of dramas and lighter genres.
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10/10 WOW
10/10 WOWAfter a long time we got a good series, with a story plot. I like how many actions scene we got. I even didn't needed to skip, cause every scene was that good. Love how they didn't focused on just giving us NC scenes and gave us instead beautiful romantic fully meaning scenes.
I even liked how they mixed it with Korea x Thai. It felt new and very different. Ever character did an amazing performance.
I thank everyone for their hard work. I definitely would recommend you to watch that series. You will not get bored and it's not even cringe like not even one scene. I definitely need more series like this.
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8/10 Kiss me agian review
8/10 Kiss me agian review……………………………………………………….I liked this story a lot. The character, character development, plot and storyline was good. The acting was great. I love all the relationships in this asian drama. To be honest when I first watched it I was only watching it Becuse there was bl relationship but after I started it. I loved all the relationships so I stuck around and started to what to know what was gonna happen to everyone. It was never boring.
Super entertaining and fun watch I recommend for all ages.
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10/10 Heartwarming, Funny, and Comfortingly Real
I'm Tee, Me Too is a beautifully warm and comforting series that blends friendship, healing, and gentle humor in the most natural way. What begins as a simple story about an orphaned college student trying to save his home slowly turns into a heartfelt journey of companionship and emotional growth.Each character named "Tee" is unique and lovable, representing different personalities, struggles, and emotional wounds. The chemistry among the cast is outstanding, making their friendships feel genuine and deeply relatable. The series balances light comedy with emotional moments, creating a cozy and wholesome viewing experience.
What truly makes I'm Tee, Me Too special is its message-that healing doesn't always come from romance, but from understanding, friendship, and being there for one another.
It's soft, sincere, and emotionally satisfying.
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8/10 You won't find a more open minded asian drama in kdramaland ever
This drama should be shown as mandatory in all schools in asian countries as sex education and values and morals in general so they learn how to respect each individuals rights, feelings and decisions early on, l am from an European country when this is very normal but I know in Asian countries subjects as homosexuality, abortion, women's rights/feminism or sex in general are very taboo so I'm so happy a drama like this portrayed so well everyone of them.Acting is average ( some actors better than others), and you can tell is a very low budget one. But good enough chemistry in general.
Regarding the actual storylines and plots, this series could have been fantastic, I understand so good what they wanted to do with it, and it is beautiful. It has so much potential. It just has a bit of a poor execution when it comes to telling the stories.
I think it is because it has so many subplots and it's so little time to tell them so there's not really time to dig deeper into them. So it felt shallow at times and a bit chaotic. The biggest twist at the end was the best and the most emotional too, well done to the writers because until then I was thinking the story was a bit too weak.
Overall I think its a show worth watching, you will love all the learnings the characters take on their way and look forward to discover what the hell happens with the mystery of the camera!
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10/10 The Story and the Screenplay
Low you teacher is a kind of series that makes the audience seated. The storyline is engaging. The story is really out of box still in the line. I mean something new and fresh. More than the story, the screenplay is very important. The sequence of the scenes are well executed. The one who organized the scenes deserves a raise.Another important key is the actors portrayal of the Characters. In this case, Perth is really amazing. He proved why he is one of the most talented artists. Santa is more than I expected. The absolute level of his acting is when he portrays both Sun and Solar in different ways. Sun is naughty and stubborn while Solar is well mannered and mature. Kay, Man!! Really He is something else, who knows he can nail all the roles like this one which is fun and joy different from his past roles. Having Sammy in the series is Gold. She knows what she is doing.
The story and their acting are more engaging like I can't even skip a second.
~Please excuse any English mistakes.
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8/10 Two-and a Half Couples
I always found it irritating when people wrote "my honest review" in the past. Before I knew BL series, lol. I thought, who would write a dishonest review? Well, now 1 know. I have seen many 10s and 1s for series who clearly didn't deserve it.Love Alert was, I saw, not really well received, and I can understand why. Still, the question for me as reviewer has two be twofold: what did the creators aim for, and was I entertained? On a very basic level I have to answer to both: yes.
As to the details, it was a decent enough story. A red flag character breaks the heart of a green flag guy, with a surrounding cast. Now as a gay man I testify, people like Jimmy just exist - and I assume among straight people just as well. But then there were two important messages: first, we cannot command whom to love. That too I have seen, mostly ending bad. I have an ex who always fell in love with guys treating him bad with no happy ends. But is that life as it always is, and can stories not give us hope? Hope that bad people can change? And in grim times such as these, at least for my part it is a hope I do not wish to let go, call me naive. I never was in the shoes of these two, but I want to believe that a change can happen, and through what if not love? Jimmy did get his good share of suffering, and as the saying goes, mercy is given unearned, for if we have to earn it, it is not forgivance. And despite it all, my heart is not yet so hardend. As such I did overall enjoy the plot. For it gives me hope.
The acting was alright, it wasn't top acting or top looking actors, 1 am honest with that, though I think the bad guy turned good was good looking. Call the question of looks shallow, but in love stories made film I think that does matter. The changes of the behavior from all six people involved was interesting to see, and just because one was a red flag, I don't think it deserves to be hated as series, especially since l am usually relatively thin skinned to watch suffering, I did not feel it was so over the top. The kissing was a bit lacking, but then it often is, so I did not want to set the bar too high just for that. The NC was nice, not too much to be bored (I AM LOOKING AT YOU PEACH LOVER!), and sensitive enough to be nice. Each character was displayed with a clearly distinct character and a decent enough character development. Just from a gut feeling I had a good time with it, and ending with "Two- and a Half Couples" I felt well enough at the ending.
As such I give it
7.5/10 better than expected.
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10/10 More Than Just a Romance
10/10 More Than Just a RomancePeach Lover is a soft, intimate BL that follows two characters searching for their place in the world. Through Po, who experiences many emotional firsts, and Sasom, a former collector looking for meaning, the series builds a quiet yet powerful connection.
What makes it stand out is its honesty: no manipulation, just open communication and space to grow. The slow, sensual pacing lets the audience evolve alongside the characters.
Visually, the contrast between warm and cold tones reflects their emotional journey, leading to a brighter, more open ending.
More than a romance, Peach Lover is about being seen, understood, and finally existing through someone else's eyes.
In short... I'm a huge fan.
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9/10 A dark romance played by Fort and Peat
9/10 A dark romance played by Fort and Peat………………………………………………………….This is Fort and Peat's third collaboration.
They star in this drama produced by Tri Creation.
Completely different from the previous two films, this is a dark romance between Kelvin (Peat), who loves and obsesses over Vier (Fort), and Vier, who rejects him.
Both Fort and Peat are even more expressive than in the previous two films.
Kelvin's appearance at the beginning of Ep2 was particularly frightening.
I recommend watching Ep1 and Ep2 back to back, as you can see the emotional conflict between Vier and Kelvin.
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10/10 Soft Paws, Sharp Feels
10/10 Soft Paws, Sharp FeelsCat for Cash is one of those rare dramas that quietly pulls you in and then absolutely devastates you-in the gentlest, most unexpected way.
At first glance, it plays like a quirky, feel-good BL rom-com:
Lynx, an interpreter who resents his late mother and hates cats, is forced to take over her debt-ridden cat café. To clear the debt, he ends up working with Tiger-a kind-hearted (and very handsome) debt collector who loves cats and can somehow understand their meows. It's an odd, almost whimsical premise, but the series handles it with surprising sincerity and emotional depth.
What starts as an enemies-to-lovers setup gradually unfolds into a deeply personal story about grief, abandonment, and reconciliation.
The emotional turning point comes early with the death of Lynx's mother, Je Meow. Her passing doesn't just set the plot in motion-it defines it. Lynx's grief is messy, layered with resentment and unresolved pain. He isn't just mourning her death; he's mourning a relationship that never felt whole.
As the series progresses, the café becomes more than just a setting-it becomes a space of healing. The cats, each with distinct personalities, act as emotional bridges between Lynx and the memories he's been trying to avoid.
One of the most devastating arcs involves Grandma Juju, Lynx's first adopted cat. In a heartbreaking moment, Lynx finally gains the ability to understand cats-just in time to hear Juju thank him and say goodbye before passing away.
That scene is quietly brutal. No over-the-top dramatics-just raw, restrained emotion that hits deeply.
Equally powerful is Lynx's reconciliation with his mother.
Through memories, conversations, and the lives she left behind, he begins to understand her love in a way he never could before. It's not a clean resolution-but it's honest, and that's what makes it land.
At the heart of the series is the relationship between Lynx and Tiger.
Unlike many BLs that rely on external conflict or drawn-out misunderstandings, their connection develops organically-through silence, shared routines, and small acts of care. It's a slow burn that prioritises emotional intimacy over physical expression.
Tiger stands out as a refreshing male lead. Despite being a debt collector, he's gentle, emotionally intuitive, and deeply compassionate-especially when it comes to Lynx and the cats. There's also a subtle but powerful layer to his character: his love for cats despite being allergic to them. It becomes a metaphor for loving something fully, even when you can't hold it close.
Lynx, on the other hand, carries the emotional weight of the story. His journey-from guarded, resentful, and emotionally distant to someone capable of accepting love-is the strongest arc in the series.
That said, the romance may feel understated for some viewers. The series leans heavily into emotional connection, with minimal physical affection. It's a deliberate choice-artistic and refreshing-but it does leave the relationship sitting in a slightly ambiguous space at times.
The series is anchored by the chemistry and restraint of its leads: First Kanaphan as Tiger delivers a soft, grounded performance filled with warmth and quiet sincerity.
Khaoutung Thanawat as Lynx offers a more subdued, internalised portrayal-proving his range with a performance that relies on silence as much as dialogue. Satang Kittiphop as Leo adds tension and emotional contrast. Fresh Arisara as Je Meow leaves a lasting impression-her presence is comforting, even in absence. Even the names of the characters are feline and I love it.
Directed by Kornphom Niyomsilp, the series takes a more intimate, character-driven approach. It avoids flashy storytelling in favour of quiet, reflective moments.
The screenplay by Pongsate Lucksameepong and Nichapat Buranadilok is one of its strongest elements. The pacing is deliberately slow, allowing characters to breathe and relationships to develop naturally. Instead of forcing drama, it builds emotional investment through routine, silence, and subtle gestures.
Visually, the series leans into warm tones, soft lighting, and intimate framing. The cat café feels like a sanctuary-filled with memory, affection, and unresolved pain. The cinematography often feels like watching memories unfold rather than scenes.
The soundtrack deserves special mention. It's subtle but incredibly effective-knowing exactly when to hold back and when to amplify emotion. Even the opening credits, featuring the cats in playful montages, set the tone beautitully.
At its core, Cat for Cash explores: Grief and unresolved family trauma, forgiveness and reconciliation, found family and love in its quietest, most patient form. It also uses cats as a central metaphor-representing independence, distance, and silent affection. The relationship between Lynx and Tiger mirrors this beautifully: one distant and guarded, the other open and quietly persistent.
In a genre often driven by high drama and big twists, Cat for Cash chooses a softer path. It's smaller in scale, slower in pace, and far more intimate in execution.
It won't be for everyone-especially if you're expecting a more conventional BL with clear romantic milestones. But if you're open to something quieter, more reflective, and deeply emotional, this series delivers.
It doesn't scream for attention. It doesn't force its impact.
It simply stays with you.
I laughed, I cried... and then I cried again. And for a story this gentle to leave that kind of mark-that's something special.
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Ossan’s Love Thailand: The Two of "Us"
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09/10 Boss' Love
09/10 Boss' LoveThis is a Thai remake of Japan's "Ossan's Love" from 2018. I haven't watched the original, yet. So I can't make any comparison between this one and the original. I'm just gonna review it as a separate series instead. This rom-com
BL series felt like a sit-com which is forced to be in a different format. I think it would fare better as a sit-com.
Cause the plot seemed more suitable for a sit-com. They're using Earth-Mix as the couple of this series, a famous couple among BL fans. They've played in many BL series together as a couple. Their chemistry is undeniable. I guess after all these years working together, it would be weird if they don't have a great chemistry. The plot is ridiculously hilarious, pure comedy. I think that that's the strongest point of this series. It doesn't have any steamy NC scenes, but has a good ending.
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10/10 Great story
Love love love the series………………………………. .That was so much fun. For me they've hit the perfect blend of serious and humour and I enjoyed it a lot.
The sets are really good, and I was going to comment on other aspects, but really just loved every part of it - not a step out of place.
Casting was top notch too and I can't wait to continue learning about all of them as we get further into the story and find answers to the questions we have now and that I'm sure they'll continue to pose.
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09/10 Light, Funny, Romantic
09/10 Light, Funny, Romantic😻🥰😻🥰😻🥰😻🥰😻🥰I like the light story about having crush on a senior in school.
A lot of funny dialogue in which could make you smile or laugh without realizing. The actors are all quite young and new on acting, so don't compare it to those who got oscars.
But having cast of Handsome as the senior and the very cute one as the junior are great choice. Great soundtrack. Just search for the lyrics and meaning. It suits the series quite much.
Hopefully they are gonna get another few seasons.
I Can’t Wait!!
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8/10 Sweet But Not Sugar-Coated
I honestly didn't expect much at first, but I ended up really enjoying it - glad I gave it a shot because the episodes just keep getting better. I originally watched this for Guide, but I ended up staying for the whole squad.Bake Me Please can be a bit cliché - the classic sunshine guy falls for the cold and grumpy one - but somehow, it still kept me entertained. As painful as some parts are, the series gives off this warm, comforting vibe.
It also touches on how complicated relationships can get, and the emotional struggles that come with being in one.
Plus, it dives into the reality of unrequited love - loving someone who just doesn't love you back.
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What I liked:
There are only a few characters, so the story's easy
to follow.
The production value is pretty solid.
The cinematography is beautiful, and the OST hits
just right.
Peach and Chin have decent chemistry - it's not fiery,
but it works.
Everyone did a great job, especially Ohm and Poom, but I
have to give a special shoutout to Guide - I just love his accent.
It would've been even better if Poom had more screen
time or was one of the main leads.
The love square actually added a little spice without
making things toxic.
Supportive grandma
What didn'twork for me:
Chin's character is honestly hard to root for-he's too unreasonable, self-centered, and barely grows throughout the series.
The lack of clear communication (especially on Chin's
end) gets frustrating.
I lowkey wished Peach and Guy were the endgame, but
of course that's not happening - Ohm (Chin) is clearly one of the main leads.
Overall, Bake Me Please is a cooking-themed BL with a simple, easy-to-digest plot and easy on the eyes cast. It's not a masterpiece, but it feels grounded and the casting was on point.
If you're looking for a BL series you can binge in one sitting without getting emotionallywrecked, give Bake Me Please a
shot.
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