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This scratched the itch I needed.

Do I have criticisms? Yes… but did I enjoy every single second of it? Heck yes!

Just finished this and I really hope there is a sequel - it’s so good and it’s got so much potential…it’s a shame it’s not as popular due to it being geo blocked.

I really enjoyed it. Exactly what I’ve been looking for in Thai BL…a mature romance that also isn’t just about the romance.

This was so not what I expected going in…brilliantly done!

I went in not having a clue what I was gonna get myself into and goodness me, was I put through a roller coaster ride. Highly recommend!

This was honestly phenomenal and I didn’t expect less from BOC. Definitely top 3 BL of 2025.

The cast did and incredible job playing their characters. Genuinely have no words.

This was really good!

I did…still disappointed since there is no clear answer if there would be a new season. So I deem it pretty unnecessary that they’ve taken that approach.

Yes I watched it and I loved every minute of it too!

Oh this show is way too underrated. Almost went off my radar.

I can’t believe I almost didn’t watch it. I have watched a LOT of new shows under this genre this year, and this has got to be the best one so far.

The actors did a phenomenal job. I’m pretty good at predicting the outcome of a show but a few of the plot twist in this legit knocked me off my feet.

Season 2 can’t come out soon enough!

I’m a sucker for mature male leads in Thai bl. So I knew I wasn’t gonna hate this…. It had its moments but I’m willing to turn a blind eye to them - still worth the watch.

I watched this while it was still airing in the early days, before it became really popular, and then took a break so I could binge it later. In the end, I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. The hype had me looking forward to it, but while it wasn’t terrible - if you set aside the toxic and problematic aspects - it also wasn’t as amazing as I expected.

Overall, I’m just glad we got another completed Chinese LGBT+ series with a good ending, solid production, and decent acting.

I loved the main leads in this, but I have to admit I dragged myself through each episode.

The last episode was a bit of a snooze too. It wasn’t as engaging as I expected, considering the ratings, but it works well as a background watch.

Could have been better, but it wasn’t too bad - still worth the watch.

I think the main leads definitely made it a lot less draining to watch. They did a good job with what they had.

True. I’m sure they get some revenue somehow.

Even though I’ve never gotten anything I do always find myself looking up some of the products.

I’ve just binged watched the whole thing. It was such a satisfying ending!

The whole series was absolutely fantastic!

Bwahha I get what you mean though - they would have made a great drinking game (even though I don’t drink too) - but, I did find them to be bloody hilarious.

It was definitely intended for comic relief. Adding the fact that majority of the products didn’t fit the shows aesthetic.

I thought they were bloody hilarious too…I think it was done deliberately - the fact that the products didn’t fit the aesthetic makes it more hilarious.

Which confirmed to me that they were intended as a comic relief.

Just read your review and I totally agree with all your statements. A lot of the criticism are very valid.

In regards to the advertisement - it actually became some sort of a comedic gag relief to me - and I actually think it might have been done deliberately.

Also, I’m from England so I am well aware of Downton Abbey. It was pretty big here, but I do feel it was more popular internationally.

I actually didn’t realise the money pumped into TNP was that much. And I can imagine majority is from the advertisement. It definitely had the potential to be more plot driven - I do feel like it was in a way, but not executed perfectly.

Regardless, I had a fun time watching it.

I saw some post about it on Reddit that weren’t so favourable while it was still on air - they never deterred me cause I really liked the snap shots I saw. The team clearly did a fantastic job with the production. I do agree that for the amount of money that was pumped into it could have been a lot more plot driven but I genuinely think compared so some recent Thai bl dramas it wasn’t too bad at all.

Also If you’ve never seen Young Royals please do. I highly recommend it. Waiting in between seasons all those years were absolute torture. It’s a Netflix LGBT Swedish show with 3 seasons.

Maybe it’s because I went into this show not expecting a plot-driven series, but I actually really enjoyed it - I was living!

It’s like a mix of Bridgerton and Young Royals, but extra campy, and I loved every minute of it. Waiting for the whole series to finish before watching was definitely the right call - I don’t think I would’ve had the patience to wait week by week.

Also, I think they were the perfect leads for the show. I couldn’t imagine any other actors playing these roles - they completely owned them.

Everything was just so pretty - the cinematography was drool-worthy. The plot could’ve been better, sure, but it wasn’t too bad.

I only watched this for nostalgia reasons cause I remembered them from SOTUS - which I watched when it first came out (I can barely remember the plot)…good old times. Back when we only had a peck for a kiss lol.

This was such a chill show. We need more mature Thai LGBTQIA+ stories!