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Love Senior: Wasted Potential Due to Chaotic Storytelling
When I found out a university-set GL series was coming out, I was really excited it's was so rare. And seeing that the cast featured the girl group COSMOS made me even more thrilled! Unfortunately, my excitement didn’t last long… I had stopped watching the series at episode 4, having completely lost hope in the storyline. Eventually, I picked it back up simply because it’s one of the few GL dramas set in this context — and it reminded me a little of the BL classic SOTUS. But it was a tough watch.Love Senior starts with a promising concept: exploring a romance between two university students from different years — a dynamic still rarely seen in Thai GL dramas. The script sets up a universe filled with subplots and secondary characters that could have added depth to the story and enriched the narrative flow. However, the story quickly begins to unravel. The timeline is confusing, with poorly marked time skips and a jumbled chronology that makes it hard to follow. The pacing feels rushed, especially in the final episodes, where story arcs stack up without any real rhythm or resolution, leaving an overall sense of incompleteness. Some plot elements even feel randomly inserted, introduced without sufficient development or payoff. Honestly, it needed more episodes — or even a second season — to become digestible.
In terms of directing and editing, the series suffers from awkward scene transitions, abrupt cuts, and in some cases, noisy backgrounds that make it hard to understand key dialogue. These choices seriously impact the viewing experience and immersion, giving the whole project a rough, unfinished feel.
That said, the two leads, Anda and Lookaew, give convincing performances. Their on-screen chemistry is undeniable, and there’s a genuine tenderness in their interactions that probably does the most to keep the series afloat. Unfortunately, the writing often holds them back — particularly in emotional moments — preventing them from showcasing their full range. The character development lacks maturity, with the leads often acting childishly and struggling to communicate, which is frustrating to watch.
As for the supporting characters, while there are many, they’re unevenly handled: some disappear for several episodes without explanation, while others are introduced with no real narrative purpose. Subplots involving new love interests become repetitive and distracting, rather than adding anything meaningful to the main storyline. This is a shame, because the members of the girl group COSMOS are genuinely likable and clearly have potential.
I sincerely hope Anda and Lookaew get the chance to work on stronger, better-written projects in the future, because they truly deserve a series that highlights their talent and beautiful chemistry. It would be a real shame to see their potential wasted due to weak writing or rushed production.
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Lucky My Love: A light and gentle romance
The storyline of Lucky My Love fits within the familiar framework of office romantic comedies, a genre that the series manages to approach with a certain freshness. The story follows Nubdao, a young woman searching for love, torn between her boss Pheem and her new colleague Wela. Although the character development is intentionally simple and sometimes archetypal, this lightness contributes to the smoothness of the narrative and allows the focus to remain on what matters most: the emotions and subtle nuances of human relationships. With a short format of five episodes, the series avoids unnecessary length and offers an accessible and enjoyable story, perfect for a quick, light-hearted watch.On the directing side, Lucky My Love favors simplicity. This minimalism is not a flaw but rather a choice that highlights the authenticity of the interactions between characters. The modest sets and measured pacing help center attention on dialogue and glances—key elements in a romance where emotional tension often plays out in subtlety. Although some transitions may feel a bit abrupt, they don’t disrupt the overall coherence and flow. For a low-budget production, K11D House does quite well.
The performances of the actresses, Bmine and Near, are promising. While their acting can sometimes seem a bit restrained or awkward, it helps create a gentle and sincere atmosphere, far from dramatic excesses. As for the chemistry between the leads, it occasionally lacks depth, making intimate scenes less convincing. But considering these are their first major roles, this is understandable!
In sum, Lucky My Love charms with its simplicity and understated appeal. Without trying to revolutionize the genre, the series offers a light, sincere, and pleasant romance, ideal for those who appreciate stories where emotions are expressed with subtlety.
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Show Me Love: Englot’s chemistry shines amidst production challenges
The series is inspired by the true experience of the duo Englot, whose story captivated audiences during their participation in the 2022 edition of Miss Grand Thailand. Of course, this storyline is fictionalized for the sake of the script.In terms of the plot, the core idea remains interesting. Show Me Love offers a glimpse behind the scenes of beauty pageants, notably through the lens of Miss Grand Thailand. This setting, rarely explored in depth, allows the series to address the expectations, pressures, and demands placed on the contestants, balancing competitiveness, public image, and rehearsed performances. This aspect could have provided a rich narrative playground, blending social critique with psychological development — unfortunately, it often remains only lightly touched upon and never fully exploited.
Moreover, the series clearly suffers from editing and storytelling issues. The episode cuts lack coherence, and transitions between scenes often feel rushed, as if moments were simply stitched together without real dramatic logic. This "patchwork" impression undermines the narrative’s fluidity: some scenes follow one another without clear connections, creating confusion that sometimes makes the story hard to follow. This lack of structural rigor weakens immersion and gives the impression of a rushed project, not fully controlled on a narrative level.
I have been a big fan of the Englot pairing since their meeting at Miss Grand Thailand in 2022. Their natural chemistry is undeniable: they share a rare, spontaneous, almost magnetic connection, which they know how to nurture and portray both in public appearances and daily interactions. This unique dynamic is one of the key reasons why Show Me Love is so endearing.
However, while their bond feels authentic, their acting in the series doesn’t always match the same intensity. At times, their performances fall short—sometimes too stiff, sometimes overly exaggerated—as if the sincerity of their personal relationship doesn’t fully translate on screen. There is clearly strong potential, but it remains untapped. Their presence is touching, yes, but it would have benefited from better direction and a more rigorous production.
Show Me Love had the potential to make a significant mark on the landscape of Thai GL dramas, especially thanks to the popularity of its lead duo. However, production and narrative issues hindered its full realization. That said, despite its flaws, Show Me Love remains a charming offering for Englot fans: an imperfect but heartfelt extension of the chemistry that so many admire.
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GAP: The Series — Thailand’s First GL Drama Breaks Ground
The story, adapted from an online novel by Chao Planoy, follows Mon, a young, energetic and idealistic woman who joins a large company in hopes of meeting Sam, her superior—cold, brilliant, and distant. The main dramatic tension lies in the gap between these two female figures: a social gap, an age gap, an emotional gap. The plot follows a familiar structure, using the classic office romance and CEO-intern trope seen in many modern love stories—which works well. But beneath this apparent contrast between innocence and coldness runs a deeper thread: that of mutual learning. Sam is not just the distant embodiment of female power—she is also the product of a patriarchal, conservative society, where being a powerful woman often requires sacrifice and a certain hardness. Mon, on the other hand, represents a freer generation, more open with her emotions, perhaps more naive, but also bolder.In terms of direction, the series remains simple, even conventional at times, borrowing heavily from romantic drama codes: slow motion, lingering glances, emotionally charged music. And yet, this simplicity serves its purpose—it’s not about subverting form, but about normalizing representation. Making lesbian love feel just as “expected” and “ordinary” as any romance on screen is, in itself, a quiet but real revolution.
Of course, it would be unfair not to mention the rare chemistry between the two leads, Freen and Becky, whose dynamic goes far beyond the script. Their performance transcends dialogue—it’s found in glances, silences, subtle physical hesitations. Through them, the series offers a queer physicality, a different way of filming desire, far from the male gaze or oversexualized clichés.
Naturally, the overall cast is well chosen and plays a key role in the show’s unique charm. While Freen and Becky carry the emotional weight of the story, the rest of the cast is equally memorable—funny and endearing, balancing the romantic tension with humor that’s sometimes absurd, sometimes tender.
The show’s greatest strength lies in how it situates this romance in a deeply political context—without ever explicitly framing it as such. The romantic stakes become a space of identity affirmation and negotiation, and that’s where GAP draws its power. The series subtly addresses the social constraints faced by Thai women: arranged marriage, filial duty, latent homophobia, and the rigid hierarchies of the corporate world. Through Sam’s journey—torn between her social position and her desires—we can read a quiet rejection of the role of the docile woman, the obedient future wife, the carrier of a silent patriarchal legacy.
Ultimately, GAP: The Series is a significant work that not only entertained, but also contributed to a more inclusive representation of sapphic relationships on Thai television. While it may have its flaws, its cultural importance and impact on the GL genre make it a must-watch for fans of queer storytelling.
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