Leaves much to be desired
Only You had all the makings of a great Thai GL — a compelling setup, two powerhouse leads in Ling and Orm, and a promise of romance wrapped in mystery and action. But while the series delivered sweetness and charm in abundance, it ultimately played things far too safe, settling into familiar patterns instead of pushing for the depth and passion it teased early on.
The story follows Tawan (Ling) and Ayla (Orm), a bodyguard and heiress entangled in danger, deceit, and forbidden love. On paper, it’s the kind of premise that should’ve been electric — yet somewhere along the way, the energy got lost in translation. The pacing was painfully slow, the plot repetitive, and the stakes often felt muted. Conflicts resolved as easily as they came, leaving little tension to hold onto. At 14 episodes, the series simply didn’t have enough narrative weight to justify its length.
Where Only You shines, though, is in its leading duo. LingOrm’s chemistry is magnetic — warm, comforting, and sincere. Even when the writing faltered, their connection anchored the story. Their final kiss (a real one, at least by LingOrm standards) was a beautiful payoff that reminded fans why they stuck around. Orm’s emotional depth and Ling’s quiet protectiveness made even the softest moments feel genuine.
Still, the series’ biggest weakness was its surface-level storytelling. It leaned heavily into Hallmark-style fluff — light, cute, and predictable — while missing opportunities for stronger emotional payoffs. The action threads never fully landed, and despite a few emotional highs, the series often felt like it was coasting on its leads’ popularity rather than its plot. Even the recurring “evil dad” trope felt outdated, adding melodrama without meaningful growth.
That said, Only You remained an easy, comfortable watch. Its glossy production, gentle tone, and consistent warmth made it a pleasant escape, even if it never quite hit the intensity it promised. The finale, featuring a cameo from My Safe Zone’s Lena and Mui, was a delightful surprise — a passing of the torch moment that gave fans something to smile about.
Verdict: Only You is a charming but uneven Thai GL — light on plot, low on tension, and stretched too long. Yet thanks to LingOrm’s undeniable chemistry and sincerity, it’s hard not to enjoy. Sweet, safe, and soft to its core — all polish, little passion, but still a comfort watch worth finishing.
This GL leaves much to be desired.
Chemistry : cute
Overall 5/10
Worth the watch? eh.
The story follows Tawan (Ling) and Ayla (Orm), a bodyguard and heiress entangled in danger, deceit, and forbidden love. On paper, it’s the kind of premise that should’ve been electric — yet somewhere along the way, the energy got lost in translation. The pacing was painfully slow, the plot repetitive, and the stakes often felt muted. Conflicts resolved as easily as they came, leaving little tension to hold onto. At 14 episodes, the series simply didn’t have enough narrative weight to justify its length.
Where Only You shines, though, is in its leading duo. LingOrm’s chemistry is magnetic — warm, comforting, and sincere. Even when the writing faltered, their connection anchored the story. Their final kiss (a real one, at least by LingOrm standards) was a beautiful payoff that reminded fans why they stuck around. Orm’s emotional depth and Ling’s quiet protectiveness made even the softest moments feel genuine.
Still, the series’ biggest weakness was its surface-level storytelling. It leaned heavily into Hallmark-style fluff — light, cute, and predictable — while missing opportunities for stronger emotional payoffs. The action threads never fully landed, and despite a few emotional highs, the series often felt like it was coasting on its leads’ popularity rather than its plot. Even the recurring “evil dad” trope felt outdated, adding melodrama without meaningful growth.
That said, Only You remained an easy, comfortable watch. Its glossy production, gentle tone, and consistent warmth made it a pleasant escape, even if it never quite hit the intensity it promised. The finale, featuring a cameo from My Safe Zone’s Lena and Mui, was a delightful surprise — a passing of the torch moment that gave fans something to smile about.
Verdict: Only You is a charming but uneven Thai GL — light on plot, low on tension, and stretched too long. Yet thanks to LingOrm’s undeniable chemistry and sincerity, it’s hard not to enjoy. Sweet, safe, and soft to its core — all polish, little passion, but still a comfort watch worth finishing.
This GL leaves much to be desired.
Chemistry : cute
Overall 5/10
Worth the watch? eh.
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