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Two Stories. One Love. Deep in.
This year’s top BL — one that grabs you from the very first minutes and doesn’t let go until the very end. A brilliant premise, with two stories unfolding side by side, gradually merging as the series progresses because, at their core, they are so similar — the love between two men, even though each story approaches it in a different way.This series is truly captivating, bold, and emotional. For such young actors, it must have been a huge challenge, but they handled it brilliantly. I’m sure I’ll return to it again — it has real depth.
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From Hope to Boredom: 36 Episodes I Regret Watching
I rarely write reviews, but with this series I was incredibly bored. Around episode 25, I stopped watching, and in the end, after persuading myself, I managed to watch all 36 episodes. And I keep wondering—was it really necessary to stretch the story out like this? Not much was happening, and the story of the main characters could have easily been told in about 16 episodes. For me, it was a waste of time!Was this review helpful to you?
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KNOT – When Great Chemistry Isn’t Enough
KNOT unfortunately did not impress me as much as I had hoped, especially after all the promotion and expectations surrounding this new, hot BL. The main couple had chemistry, and above all, Boat once again convinced me that he is a very good actor and a naturally masculine man. However, his character Phatsa really annoyed me at times, especially in the moments when he did not know what to say to Nakhun, just pursed and twisted his lips, and failed to express his emotions convincingly.The plot itself was not particularly strong for me. Essentially, it was mostly about uncovering the fathers’ past and finding out which of them was responsible for the collapse of the business and who was actually the bad one. I felt that the story had more potential than it ultimately used, and much of the focus therefore remained on the relationship and intimate side of the story.
Sangnuea caught my attention as a hot and seductive omega, and the actor handled this side of the role very well. In the more emotional scenes, however, he did not convince me nearly as much, and his explanation of his motives during the confrontation in the bar felt rather forced. I was also bothered by some visual details, for example Nakhun’s hairstyle with those three prominent curls, which looked somewhat untidy.
My biggest problem, however, was with the action scenes. Thai productions, in my opinion, still often struggle to make armed confrontations feel logical and believable. There is a scene where Nakhun and his companions are confronted by six armed men who do not shoot at all while chasing them. Then Nakhun is left alone against all six, and later Phatsa joins him, and somehow the two of them manage to handle the entire situation. It felt more like a fairy tale than believable action. I have already noticed similar illogical moments in other Thai BL dramas as well.
For me, KNOT was therefore mainly carried by the great chemistry and by Boat. He held the series together very well. Story-wise, however, I was left rather underwhelmed. Considering how high the expectations surrounding it were, I expected more.
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KNOT – When Great Chemistry Isn’t Enough
KNOT unfortunately did not impress me as much as I had hoped, especially after all the promotion and expectations surrounding this new, hot BL. The main couple had chemistry, and above all, Boat once again convinced me that he is a very good actor and a naturally masculine man. However, his character Phatsa really annoyed me at times, especially in the moments when he did not know what to say to Nakhun, just pursed and twisted his lips, and failed to express his emotions convincingly.The plot itself was not particularly strong for me. Essentially, it was mostly about uncovering the fathers’ past and finding out which of them was responsible for the collapse of the business and who was actually the bad one. I felt that the story had more potential than it ultimately used, and much of the focus therefore remained on the relationship and intimate side of the story.
Sangnuea caught my attention as a hot and seductive omega, and the actor handled this side of the role very well. In the more emotional scenes, however, he did not convince me nearly as much, and his explanation of his motives during the confrontation in the bar felt rather forced. I was also bothered by some visual details, for example Nakhun’s hairstyle with those three prominent curls, which looked somewhat untidy.
My biggest problem, however, was with the action scenes. Thai productions, in my opinion, still often struggle to make armed confrontations feel logical and believable. There is a scene where Nakhun and his companions are confronted by six armed men who do not shoot at all while chasing them. Then Nakhun is left alone against all six, and later Phatsa joins him, and somehow the two of them manage to handle the entire situation. It felt more like a fairy tale than believable action. I have already noticed similar illogical moments in other Thai BL dramas as well.
For me, KNOT was therefore mainly carried by the great chemistry and by Boat. He held the series together very well. Story-wise, however, I was left rather underwhelmed. Considering how high the expectations surrounding it were, I expected more.
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Crazy Love? More Like Crazy to Watch.
This series was easily one of the worst things I’ve watched these two in. The first two episodes were not just bad — they were painfully, embarrassingly cringe. I honestly kept wondering whether I was watching a BL series or a school play written by a 15-year-old. 😂And yes, maybe I’m simply too old for this kind of nonsense. Once Fu finally stopped chasing Mue like a desperate puppy, things improved a little and the series became somewhat watchable.
But let’s be honest — “somewhat watchable” is hardly a recommendation. 😏
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth spending your time on: no. Absolutely not. Save yourself the trouble.
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Imperfect Logic, Perfect Emotional Payoff
I just finished this drama, and honestly… I’m so relieved it gave us a happy ending, because these two truly deserved it.What stayed with me the most was how beautifully the drama portrayed resilience through Gi Beum. She was such a pure-hearted yet incredibly strong character. Life, fate, and especially that toxic boss dragged her through so much pain and humiliation, but she never stopped fighting. No matter how far she fell or how broken things seemed, she always found a way to stand back up. That quiet strength made her so easy to admire and root for.
Ma Seong was just as moving in his own way. His dream of building the village never felt selfish to me. It wasn’t just about creating something for himself — it was about leaving behind something meaningful, a place that could become a refuge, a memory, and a legacy. What made him so touching was that even when he was struggling himself, even when it cost him physically and emotionally, he still kept trying to protect Gi Beum. There was something deeply selfless and heartbreaking in that.
That’s exactly why the ending left me with mixed feelings.
Emotionally, I loved it. I was genuinely happy for them, and after everything they had endured, seeing them finally get peace felt satisfying and deserved. But if I’m being honest, the way the drama handled his illness in the final stretch was its weakest point.
The resolution didn’t feel fully convincing — not medically, and not entirely in terms of storytelling either. It came across more like a melodramatic leap toward a happy ending than a carefully built conclusion: he was practically at death’s door, disappeared, was found, survived, somehow stabilized, and then a year later returns as someone finally living his dream. It delivers emotionally, but logically it feels rushed and a little too convenient.
I really think the writers could have made it stronger with a more believable explanation — maybe a misdiagnosis, or perhaps medication causing symptoms like loss of appetite, blurred vision, and his worsening condition. I’m not a doctor, of course, but the way it was presented made his recovery feel less like a realistic outcome and more like a miracle.
Still, despite that flaw, I can’t deny how much this ending moved me. Sometimes a drama doesn’t need to be perfect to leave a strong emotional impact. And in this case, even if the final twist wasn’t the most believable, I was still grateful to see two people who had suffered so much finally find love, peace, and a future they could call their own.
In the end, this drama may not have landed every detail perfectly, but it absolutely succeeded in making me care — and sometimes, that matters most.
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