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This drama didn't start out terribly.
I will be very briefI.I feel so conflicted about The Princess Royal. It was like I was playing out my own version of the love/hate game with the series while watching it.
Plot: this did not go where I thought it would! This drama is the absolutely quintessential enemies-to-lovers trope ! With polar opposite protagonists,none tension, and a mix of political and social games.This is a romance.It's no spoiler that things DO change between them. Love and hate are a fine line, after all.
It started off pretty interesting, but I don't know ... Pacing could've been optimized.
Characters: smart, annoying, arrogant, condescending and more. And I like them for it, because they're people.Not all, but most.
I am leaning toward a higher score because for all the issues I had with the drama at times, it was engaging and cute.
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A boy with unresolved daddy issues and a guy with the emotional availability of a puppy.
Yeah.Made in BL heaven.
Clearly.
It’s one of those series that tricks you into thinking it’s okay—because you’re too busy sighing and too annoyed to leave. But once the distraction wears off, it’s all downhill from there.
Let’s start with the positives. Not many, but they do exist. The chemistry between the actors is great. The music is great. And… that’s probably it.
There are so many issues I had with this one. The first is that the characters are incredibly bland, with no defining traits that make them memorable. Pheem is manipulative and driven by revenge, and Than is… I honestly don’t know what he is. He’s just the former police officer who somehow becomes the only person capable of forgiving Pheem. Forgiving him everything. Absolutely everything.
Jet is annoyingly spoiled, and most of the time I just wanted him to stop talking.
Risa is… well, if she were a boy, she’d be their father’s true heir, and that’s the whole problem.
Thanet will never win Father of the Year, but I don’t think he ever aimed for it.
I understand why they are the way they are, but at some point, it becomes too much.
The plot was very… very… I don’t even know. It was screaming lakorn the entire time.
I liked the idea of “getting revenge at any cost,” but the execution fell short. It had the potential to be good, but there really wasn’t much substance to this series. If you asked me what the plot actually was, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. There’s a bit of everything—revenge, romance, corruption, a dysfunctional family, rivalry, characters who desperately need therapy… and on and on and on.
It’s just not for me, and it turned out to be extremely difficult to write a summary for a series I thought I liked.
In short: overall, the series was okay, but it definitely had problems. I liked the premise, but the execution lacked. Pheem and Than had some adorable moments, but the show just wasn’t for me. It was fast-paced, and I think others might enjoy it more than I did.
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Tenderly...He is devoured.
This is a story about accepting the darkest and sad, angriest parts of yourself and allowing another person to love you in your entirety.or
Being a actor means adventure, action, worry and protecting of love.
maybe
This passionate and stormy story is about making space for your true self, finding the man that feels right for you, and building trust in yourself and you love.
It could be more.Or it could be more complicated. It may not mean anything.
1 sentence summary: Jin admires Akin greatly and is in love with him, but after a some errors, will Akin be able to find their way again?
My thoughts: This was so charmingly. I did not expect that. Honestly. It has everything - romance, sex trust, mistrust, apprehension, and fear. It's so spicy and cute. At the same time it was fun to watch...and sad. I don't remember crying so much while watching the anime.
Overall, this really was the great rivals to lovers story. I loved the rep, I loved the plot, I loved the music, I love the banter, and I truly love both of these main characters so very much.
And if I haven’t already sold you ... this is also just sexy story about two young artists learning who they want to be, both separately and together.
Also, I’m totally buying mints candy on the way home tomorrow, because I has such a craving.
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Whoever my opposite soul twin is, this show was absolutely meant for them.
Phopthorn unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Apo, who is chaotic and hopelessly in love with Suriya. What starts as a sham-marriage plan somehow turns into a low-stakes romance. Sounds fun, right? I thought so too.I went in expecting a silly, goofy, shenanigan-filled good time. And while it tried its best, the entertainment value was… let’s say politely modest.
Okay, first of all, I’m sorry. My previous show was amazing, and I fear this one had the misfortune of following it. So really, there’s nothing terribly wrong with this series. It’s just that nothing about it felt groundbreaking or new. It’s the narrative equivalent of déjà vu: familiar, harmless, and not particularly memorable. It was okay—perfectly okay—and unfortunately, that was also the problem.
I did find it sweet, truly, but I kept waiting for something—anything—to happen outside of the romance. I waited… and waited… … and waiting.
I knew it would be low stakes, but I wasn’t prepared for how shallow some of the characters felt. A few were delightfully silly, some were mildly annoying, and others lived in a dimension where realism clearly took a sabbatical. I wasn’t sure whether to take the story seriously or not, but then the occasional serious moments and emotions tried to ground the series in a bit of reality—for better or for worse
That said, I did enjoy the romance between Apo and Suriya—they were so sweet I practically got cavities from it. Tailah and Janjak were charming additions and kept things lively, but I needed just a little more conflict and a bit more spark.
If you’re looking for a romance with low stakes, low tension, and a gentle, cozy vibe, this might be exactly what you need!
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To love and to be loved are different things.
Do you remember that song from Eurovision 2025, where the singer shared this deep life philosophy?“Life is like spaghetti —
Hard until you make it.
No stresso, no stresso,
It's gonna be espresso.”
Well, I’m pretty sure the main character of this series took that advice to heart. She made herself a double espresso macchiato and told the annoying ones dragging her down that this time, it wasn’t going to happen. Because life is too short to be poisoned by people who don’t respect you—especially when you can sip espresso in peace, surrounded by good company… and the person who takes care of your turtle.
Something like that, just with more dramatic flair and a background ballad.
First:
I haven’t seen the original, so I’m not burdened with comparisons or expectations.
Second:
It’s a series about love, friendship, and the big question:
What would you do if you had the power to go back and change the future?
That’s not to say it’s all sunshine and feel-good moments. It was sad and lonely at times, but also fun and romantic.
I really loved the two main characters.
Wataru especially stood out—he’s not a man of grand declarations, but one of quiet actions. And sometimes, that’s even more powerful. He was kind, thoughtful, a little awkward, but so genuine. He gave Misa exactly what she needed: time, space, and a safe place to find herself.
And Misa needed exactly that. To grow up, discover her strengths, and learn how to tell the difference between real friends and people who are just… there.
I liked watching Misa grow, and how her love for Wataru blossomed. She remained kind and gentle—but only to those who truly deserved it.
And most importantly, she finally learned to love and respect herself.
I also loved that the story had more going on than just romance—the workplace scenes, the meetings with friends, even her colleague’s family.
It was a soft reminder that fate doesn’t disappear—it simply changes direction.
As for the ex-girlfriend and the ex-fiancé?
They got the justice they deserved—very Korean (crossed out) Japanese drama style: quiet, graceful, and with no need for a dramatic monologue.
The new friendships reminded me that true connection is mutual. It’s built slowly, carefully, with effort from both sides. And if that effort’s missing?
That’s okay. Just walk away.
Honestly, I don’t have much bad to say about this series.
I just didn’t connect as deeply as I thought I would.
Did I like it?
Yes.
Did I love it?
Not quite.
That’s why it’s not a 10-star for me—more like a solid 8,5.
The romance was there, sure, but I wanted it to burn a little brighter. I expected more spark.
And… that’s it.
I’ll take that espresso macchiato now.
I’m not kidding
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You might skip this, you might not — but you should definitely watch Dark.
Now, I have to say it: there’s more logic in a story about a killer robot who watches soap operas than in this. Sure, I know it’s fiction, and I could treat it like fiction… but come on — how many killer robots do you know personally?Anyway, I’ll leave Murderbot out of this and focus on the series at hand.I actually liked it at first — I even wrote a bunch of positive comments. I was hopeful, naive, full of trust. And then the last few episodes hit…
My short answer: it’s just not good.
The long version? See below:
(I'm going to keep this short and cute because I can already feel the rant review from kilometers away.)
* The screenwriter seems confused. Instead of accepting that this is a thriller with sci-fi elements, she tries to cram in social commentary, romance, and... space art. The stars speak. Which stars? Unclear. Maybe Mercury was in retrograde when the script was finalized.
* The timeline jumps back and forth with no warning. What year is it? How much time has passed? Give us something — anything — to hold onto.
* It tries to be more complex than it really is. And there I am, convinced there’s some profound truth beneath it all. Like Lost or Devs (time loops, hidden meanings, cryptic storytelling)… but there’s nothing there.
* The show is great at raising questions without offering a single answer. It covers up plot holes and confusion by piling on more mystery.
* A great premise and decent acting are wasted on an incoherent plot. Mysterious elements are added for shock value, but the mystery is never explained.
*There has to be some deeper meaning behind all of it, right? Right?! Or is it just bad luck?
* I did love that Dream's is ace — but it’s such a small part, it only made me smile a little. Still, I have to give her credit — she delivered raw emotion and sincerity like a pro… even while surrounded by plot twists that felt like they were written during a caffeine crash.
* There were also so many odd, cringe-worthy moments that I can’t really get into here without spoiling major plot points — but yeah, episode after episode of that kind of thing gets old fast.
The truth is, I dropped it. But then I told myself: “Omini, just three more episodes — don’t you want to see how it ends?”
It would be funny if it weren’t so sad. I feel like Experiment 626, but without the aloha or the Hawaiian roller coaster ride.
All that said — I really don’t recommend this series to anyone.
I get that some people liked it (I checked the reviews and comments), but with so many great shows out there… why waste your time on this one?
Got any great mystery/thriller recommendations? I'd love to hear them!
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Pleasant low angst office romance.
Hehhh. I'm torn now. I eyerolled so much while watching this series that I may have permanently damaged at least some of my cranial nerves. And yet I watched it in one sitting, annoyingly(Ba-Mhee&Tae&Judy), romantic (Ryan&Jane) and inexplicably entertained. Go figure.I liked Ryan and Jane a lot. The way their relationship develops is exactly what I love in stories like this one. They are incredibly sweet and tender with each other. The moments between them were my favourite part of the story. Jane was my favorite. God I loved him! He is a sweet mix of confident and vulnerable.
The love triangle - no, no, no
It was meant to be intense and heart-wrenching, but I felt nothing other than pure annoyance. I wanted Ba-Mhee to just shut up.
There was some very good stuff, but there was some stuff that wasn’t for me that detracted from my enjoyment.
Overall sweet, light and funny.
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One Piece Season 2: Into the Grand Line
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Who doesn’t love One Piece with all its goofiness, grit and curiosity?
The second season is every bit as exciting as the first one.It’s packed with adventure (with a capital A), friendship, cleverness, and total silliness. The story manages to be both super entertaining and genuinely emotional at the same time. The characters are interesting, they’ve got amazing chemistry, and the world-building pulls you right in. I really loved how they balanced the action with humor, and the cinematography and CGI look fantastic overall.
Okay, fine—I’ll admit it: I’m completely in love with these characters.
They’re all so distinct, each with their own quirks, strengths, and personalities, and they’re dead-set on chasing their dreams no matter what. Along the way they run into ruthless Marines, a shadowy organization, and increasingly bizarre islands. And at its heart, it’s a story about friendship—about finding the people who truly get you and discovering a place (or a crew) that finally feels like home.
My only issue with the show was that the ending came very quickly. I want more.
I really love this story, and this season is a nice addition to it.
See you on the Grand Line.
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This was such a pleasant surprise!
Before I start rambling and gushing I would like to ask you something.Have you ever settled down with a new series, and this electric buzz starts building up in your body with each episode because, on some subconscious level, you know you're already too emotionally invested in the characters?
It Happened To Me! With this series.
OK Let's do this.
I was instantly charmed by both the main and secondary characters, and there were so many things I loved about this show. I really enjoyed how each character had full lives outside of the main romance, with their own conflicts, dreams and wishes. I loved the music, the dancing and the friendship.
I smiled the entire way through, got teary-eyed, and laughed so much at how cute the pair of them were at times.
Sometimes, I even cried along with the characters. Is it normal to cry over fictional characters not existing? No. Am I ashamed? No.
Yes, it had some moments where I wanted to shake an character or two. But overall, this one brought the relationship angst that I am always looking for. There were so many emotions—happiness, joy, sadness, jealousy, and hope. Emotions are such wonderful things. This series has it all.
It takes Thame and Po a long time to get to their happy ending, but the way things developed between them worked for me and I enjoyed the journey. Their connection, conversations and inside jokes (even the separation) made them feel so real and very relatable.
I could go on for hours about how Thame is such an amazing character who is kind and so very present on stage, but also soft, and in need of a hug. I could go on about how Po seems uptight, sad and boring but is actually dealing with trauma and hurt and pain. I want to share how much I adore Mars with all my heart and how they made me scream and scream.
I could go on and on about this show but really all you need to know is how bloody fantastic it is.
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Is it too soon to say that this was one of the best series I've watched this year? ?
I know it's early but It's been a good start to the year.This story took me completely by surprise, as I was expecting just a romantic comedy. But I ended up coming across delightfully tender characters overflowing with affection!
The relationship between Yang Zi Xiang and Jiang Shao Peng is one I found to be very warm in my heart. Despite them being at odds at the beginning of the show, seeing how their relationship developed emotionally and physically was very nice. The small things that they did for one another and the simple touches that they each shared were so cute and nice. Тhere is a level of respect and understanding that shines between the two that made them feel more than just compatible. The dysfunctional family, deafness, the fiancée ... they showed how deep their love was that they knew their final decision was one is born of trust and want.
I really loved how mature these boys were.They may have made mistakes but they owned them and made adjustments.
They communicated.I appreciated it because the story needed it.
The secondary characters were written beautifully, and i loved the family of Shao Peng.
Where it fell down for me slightly was that there was a some clichés and the acting at certain moments. But that's just me, and it's a small thing, because overall it was a really good time.
A genuinely dramatically, romantic, fun and fluffy!
And that ending was too cute!
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This was fine.
I'm so angry with myself for not liking this as much as I hoped! I was so damn sure "Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart!" was going to be a winner 2024.I’m on the fence as to how to grade this one. The plot is good, the characters are appealing (I really liked Jack, Joker and the cast of side characters) and the ending was pretty satisfying too, and I was happy to see how everything wrapped up.
If you’re in the market for a socialconflict, dramatic romance with a lots of intrigue and slight comedy, then perhaps Jack & Joker will work better for you than it did for me.
The series is full of hot, flirty fun between Jack and Joke while also diving into lots of schemes and secrets. There are crushes, trickery, honou, amily dynamics and quite a bit of insight into the debt collectors.
I think I'm just not the right spectator for this series. There were definitely aspects I enjoyed. There were lines that made me grin and some plot elements I really liked. Unfortunately the way it was presented I never felt fully engaged. Even the plot points that I felt excitement over never fully grabbed me, partly because of the pacing and partly because of my expectations.
7.5 stars
I can't bring myself to only give this 7 stars, because I liked the characters and their relationships.
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Phenomenal first season, then it was all downhill from there.
The first season was absolutely incredible, compelling and interesting. Season two was passable at best.And then the wheels come off. Season three was downright awful…ОК… I am too emotional. Season three is shaky and predictable. It actually kind of felt like a betrayal - it’s as if the show-runners crafted this great compelling show that captured me attention and suddenly and left me with a series that they clearly had no idea what to do with.Let me start with the positives.
*The characters were very all unique and I especially liked Cha Hyeon Su and Seo I Su.
*This story had a very "layered" feel for me--the horror that never really goes away, it's always just around the corner.
*I loved the way the you had me questioning my own moral perspective. I mean, is it really so bad if the guy being hurt is a jerk?! I'm asking for a friend...
Unfortunately this is where the cons start to come one.
*The neohuman were slightly disappointing. I wish we got more story as to what was happening. It doesn’t need to be elaborate but they were a tad one dimensional to the story.
*Theres so much time spent hopping from one setting to the other that it all feels very repetitive.
* For me, the worst creative choice was the seemingly endless and painfully cliched story line of Pyeon Sang Uk. All the cliches were there and were milked for everything they were worth. It was agony.
*A bunch of random encounters with inexplicable things, starring the heroes so flat and interchangeable that you won't remember who is who, or, honestly, give a damn.
*Just running around in circles, repeating scenes all throughout, and without much of a clear timeline.
No.Just no.
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I didn’t expect to love it so much, mostly because I didn’t have any expectations going in.
Debating if I should give it 9 stars or 8,5!To be honest. I wanted to give a 8,5. But the story was evolving a little too slowly for my liking but they were so cute to have my heart melted.
It was a cute, easy and fluffy. I have to admit there was times I was giggling, all red, swinging my feet stupidly while watching.The only flaw (a personal flaw) was that the events happening slowly and yet it didn't stop me from enjoying this series.
I still cannot not talk about Phum - Peem's chemistry, because it was so beautifully captured that I felt their connection - their love. What starts off as a casual attraction slowly builds up into something so much more meaningful and desirable to both of them, in ways they could never have anticipated.
Q - Toey
Their banter was fresh and amusing and dare I say it, charming - their tender scenes just as emotional. It was almost poetic the way the Director wrote out their feelings and thoughts.
Tan - Khaofang
The way they comforted each other when they needed it so desperately, that fierce expressive and sticky they felt about one another, the cheerful way in which they acted upon their desire and want for each other - I ate those moments up.
Chain - Pun
Whether you'll love him or hate him, Chain was definitely my favorite. That cold yet assessing and loving demeanor suited my heart so well. Pun - my precious boy - let me protect you forever.
Romance aside, I loved this bl drama for the friendships and the vibes.
It may have not been quite what I was expecting, but what it delivered was more than enough to not only appease me, but make me eager for more.
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If you're looking for a light-hearted, sweet, romance that's well narrated then this one is for you.
This was really quite cute. Exactly the type of story I was looking for: light, fun and not too much drama.Both main characters won me over with their likability and realistic portrayal. Moo and Kang were great characters and it was amazing getting to see their journey, both as individuals and a couple.
Payos and Potae relationship was so emotionally explored. All their fears and insecurities coming to life and testing their feelings.
The twists? So well done. They gave the series more depth and I really appreciated that.
The story went quick. I didn't feel like there was much time wasted on filler, though there were some spots that could have been trimmed.
If you are a fan of young adult serials or just into a great story about two people finding themselves in life, this is well worth the viewed.
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Past and present dance until they collide.
This is a tough show to rate because my feelings about Khemjira are a bit scattered right now.Yes, I know he’s very loved — hey, I know!
If I rated the series solely on its horror elements, it would be a one-star watch. There’s nothing that gives me the creeps, makes me look over my shoulder at night, makes me sleep with the lights on, or makes me afraid to peek out the window.
That said, I can’t judge an entire show just on the creep factor. After all, horror is only a small part of the whole story.
But It’s a Love Story
And you know what? If you’re looking for a romance with a ghostly backdrop, it’s actually quite good. It’s about love that doesn’t look the way we expect — and about the quiet, stubborn courage it takes to keep existing fully in a world that keeps trying to erase you.
The romance is definitely more of a slow burn, but I feel like it had the perfect pacing and just the right balance between friendship and chemistry.
The characters themselves were fascinating, each shaped by rich and complex backstories that made them feel alive.
Peem
On the outside, he’s cool, composed, maybe even hard to read.
But inside? There’s ache. There’s hope — the kind that shapes his drive, like he’s always chasing something just out of reach.
Khem’s connection with him isn’t just romantic — it’s liberating. It gives him permission to be soft, to feel deeply, without losing his edge.
Khem
Oooo, boy… He shows that bravery isn’t about being unafraid of what others fear — it’s about being afraid and doing it anyway.
I loved Chan and Jet. Especially Chan — a man of action.
I love words of affirmation, but I’m a sucker for acts of service — those little things that show love without needing to say it out loud.
The show starts off strong, and the final episodes are great too.
The middle, though, has its ups and downs when it comes to keeping my attention.
And while the ending was powerful and satisfying, it was also a bit predictable.I just wanted one more twist — something to make me gasp, even if just once more.
So… looking back, I should’ve known my expectations were too high. This is a love story, after all. But the heart wants what it wants — and mine wanted a scary ghost story.
Still, I can’t deny it: this is a incredible show. Flawed, yes. But full of heart.
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