Runaway Deserves a Spot on Your Thai GL Watchlist (Even If You're Not a Fan of Horror!)
Runaway isn’t a series that wants to impress you immediately. It wants to work for your affection, and if you decide to stay, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful story that resonates and lingers long after it's over. Compared to other GL series, it can feel quieter, less romantic, and at times, confusing. The special effects aren’t flashy, the kisses don’t come early, and the story leans heavily on Thai folk beliefs that might be unfamiliar.
Simple Storyline with a Culturally Rich Twist
The central conflict is straightforward and easy to follow, but the cultural and spiritual layers keep the story unpredictable. Even when the premise feels familiar, the execution never is. This balance makes Runaway surprisingly accessible, even if you’re new to Thai supernatural storytelling like me.
Not a Romance-Heavy GL, But Deeply Romantic
This is a slow-burn romance in the truest sense. Unlike many GL series where intimacy happens early, Runaway holds back. We don’t even get a kiss until more than halfway through the series, but when it finally happens, it feels earned. The cast, led by Miusic, Plaifah, and Piano, is also superb, especially if you consider that Plaifah and Piano are rookie actors.
The Scariest Thing Isn’t the Ghosts — It’s the Humans
Runaway doesn’t ask you to pick sides easily — and that’s what makes it unsettling. Ultimately, the most terrifying characters in Runaway aren’t spirits, but the people. Those who manipulate, guilt, shame, and exploit others for their own benefit. As more truths come to light, the definition of “villain” becomes increasingly complicated.
Read my full review here: https://www.rachwrites25.com/post/why-runaway-deserves-a-spot-on-your-thai-gl-watchlist!
Simple Storyline with a Culturally Rich Twist
The central conflict is straightforward and easy to follow, but the cultural and spiritual layers keep the story unpredictable. Even when the premise feels familiar, the execution never is. This balance makes Runaway surprisingly accessible, even if you’re new to Thai supernatural storytelling like me.
Not a Romance-Heavy GL, But Deeply Romantic
This is a slow-burn romance in the truest sense. Unlike many GL series where intimacy happens early, Runaway holds back. We don’t even get a kiss until more than halfway through the series, but when it finally happens, it feels earned. The cast, led by Miusic, Plaifah, and Piano, is also superb, especially if you consider that Plaifah and Piano are rookie actors.
The Scariest Thing Isn’t the Ghosts — It’s the Humans
Runaway doesn’t ask you to pick sides easily — and that’s what makes it unsettling. Ultimately, the most terrifying characters in Runaway aren’t spirits, but the people. Those who manipulate, guilt, shame, and exploit others for their own benefit. As more truths come to light, the definition of “villain” becomes increasingly complicated.
Read my full review here: https://www.rachwrites25.com/post/why-runaway-deserves-a-spot-on-your-thai-gl-watchlist!
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