When all the great ingredients failed to make a beautiful dish
The premise of this fantasy Chinese drama about a simple country boy with no special powers and lacks ambitions, going through life with a passion to grow and learn is classics as time. The best part is watching our protagonist grow into the hero that he is. Unfortunately the show is filled with so many characters that diluted the essence of the story. Some characters were introduced but led to nowhere and makes one wonder what was that all about. Even the antagonists were confusing to the point that there was no single entity who took the role. So was this good vs evil or dumb vs dumber? The show felt like watching The Hunger games met Harry Potter and the video game Destiny. Acting was good but lack depth and sincerity. My favorite parts were the fighting scene with magical powers which were beautifully done but other than that we could have skipped 20 episodes or maybe needed another 10 episodes to expand on the storylines.
Our protagonist had a personality of a toad who only loved to swallow everything in front of him. The introduction of a love story only to end with nothing felt like a hitting the wall at high speed.
Just like the love story lost in the muddy waters, there was not enough focus for his friendship to grow with his best friend, albeit a soulless body wearing a mask. Not sure why he has to wear a mask at all.
The show has so much potential starting out in the first epsisodes only to be messed up by bad script writing and poor editing. What is unfortunate when the storyline goes awry is that the ending is even worse. Maybe there will be another season based on how it ends yet at this point I really didn’t know who to root for and why should there be another season. If there is another season with a really bad storyline or script please spare us the agony of figuring out the essence of this show.
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Netflix trying to create a Korean John Wick gone wrong.
This is a classic story when what was a great business of Korean drama started going downhill once they became so commercialized. Typical of Netflix who created Squid Games to gain more viewers through sensationalism and violence. The acting is superb I will give them that but the storyline is just plain ridiculous for a $30 million dollar budget. Let’s make a series and show how stupid the Korean government could be and their sense of security is just an oxymoron. After all SK is always in alert and never in this show did they show this to be true. This is why I’ve been watching less K drama and more C drama for its content but got caught with the hype.Was this review helpful to you?
Too many twists and turns
Watching Bangkok Boy felt like riding a tuktuk on the streets of Bangkok, weaves around trying to get to the destination. The edgy drama just became overwhelming that I really didn’t know who to root for. I felt the relationship of the main character wasn’t fully developed and just rushed. I don’t mine a bait and switch storyline but there just too much switching I couldn’t keep up. Keep that edgy for at but please allow the viewer to absorb and focus and get engaged. As the saying goes “if you lost me at hello…you lost me forever”Was this review helpful to you?
What if Joan of Arc were Chinese?
This is exactly how Mulan should have been told.
From the very beginning, the tension between the two leads sets up the story beautifully. The drama strikes a fine balance—adding layers of intensity without ever overwhelming the viewer. It’s never easy to convince an audience that a woman can believably take on a male role (with perhaps Barbra Streisand in Yentl being the rare exception). But Zhou Ye achieves it brilliantly, not by disguising herself to look like a man, but by embodying strength and commanding presence through her actions.
Ryan Chang, as the stoic general, delivers a remarkable performance—subtle, restrained, almost devoid of emotion, yet capable of softening when he is with Zhou Ye.
The fight choreography is nothing short of breathtaking—a martial arts ballet performed with precision and grace. The musical score deserves equal praise, heightening both the tension and the tender moments.
What truly elevates the series is the evolving love story. The chemistry between the leads feels genuine and compelling, keeping you invested from start to finish. The drama is paced just right—long enough to let both the plot and the characters’ growth unfold naturally, but never dragging.
At its heart, this series is about more than a warrior’s courage—it’s a celebration of women’s strength, love and determination. As the song goes, “I am woman, hear me roar.”
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Disney’s 12 dwarfs fails again
Just like its twelve characters, this show is struggling with an identity crisis. It can’t decide if it wants to be a comedy, an action piece, or a suspense thriller. With such a large ensemble, the real challenge is developing each character and their relationships—and here, it falls short.For once, I found myself rooting more for the antagonist than the leads. Ever since Crash Landing on You, many K-dramas seem stuck in a rut, especially under the growing influence of U.S. film studios. Some of my friends have already switched over to C-dramas for fresher storytelling.
Sorry Disney, but if you couldn’t save the Seven Dwarfs, there’s no saving these twelve disciples either
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Boat and Oat’s affair to remember.
Have you ever watched a series that felt like it was written and produced purely for the leads’ love affair? That’s exactly what My Stubborn delivers.At its core, the story follows two very different individuals who could easily be called an “odd couple.” One is tall, reserved, and confident in his sexuality, while the other is shorter, loud, and confused . Watching their relationship evolve—and seeing how their personalities clash and then complement each other—is half the fun. The other half? The unapologetically explicit NC17 scenes that appear in almost every episode. Honestly, it felt like being transported back to my college days, and I couldn’t help but relate to some of their escapades.
Surprisingly, those intimate scenes never overshadowed the storyline. The leads’ chemistry was so strong that it was hard not to believe they had something going on off-screen. The way they looked at each other made it impossible not to root for them as a real couple by the end.
The production values aren’t as polished as other Thai BLs, but that’s not what this show is about. My Stubborn is about missed opportunities, about living vicariously through Boat and Oat’s journey.
I’ll admit, at one point I thought the frequent NC17 scenes might drag the story down—but in the end, I realized the series wouldn’t have been the same without them.
It’s a show I could easily rewatch: it’s cute, funny, sad, and ultimately satisfying when the leads finally end up together. A perfect recipe for a sweet, indulgent dessert. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about the drama of life—it’s the Boat and Oat show.
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It’s a vampire show that’s a little pale
When I started watching My Golden Blood, I was excited to see how Joss and Gawin would perform as a team. I’ve followed Gawin before specially his songs but not familiar with Joss. However this show definitely shows all of Joss and his handsomeness.The story was shallow and lack direction yet there have been so many Vampire shows to draw comparison. Reminds me of the “Twilight” series with its lame acting and convoluted storyline.
Joss and Gawin deliver performances that are good but not great. Great acting comes from either digging deep into once life experience or excellent coaching. I’m not sure what was lacking here but their acting did not convince me at all. Again, why do thai fight scenes looks so rehearsed and staged. However, what’s lacking in their acting skills is made up by their chemistry. Their chemistry is felt and seen. The way Joss looks at Gawin there is a sparkle in his eyes. When Joss kisses Gawin there is absolute electricity.
Gawin’s song is beautiful and haunting and that’s expected from him. The production looked very cheap and the quality of the video camera and lighting was subpar.
Though the ending was expected I feel the character development of the main and support actor was very weak. Let’s hope their next project would be given the budget to create a show that highlights their skills and abilities.
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Weekend binge cuddle up romcom
Delicacies Destiny is not just a drama—it’s a gentle feast for the heart. In only 16 episodes, it serves a story so tender, you feel as if you’re being let in on a quiet secret between two souls. There is no cruelty here, no shadows of betrayal—only the soft unfolding of affection, like steam rising from a warm bowl on a winter’s day.Our heroine’s journey is a slow simmer, each step adding depth and flavor to who she becomes. She is as endearing as any Audrey Hepburn heroine, and her story feels like a Cinderella dream—one where love grows not from grand gestures, but from shared glances, quiet laughter, and the joy of simply being seen.
It is a drama best enjoyed in unhurried moments, when you can let the warmth seep in and the sweetness linger. But be warned—its dishes will tempt your appetite, and its romance will leave you hungry for more.
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The show just dragged on so slowly
My Sweetheart Jom had potential, but it lost me in the mix of too many subplots. I admire Saint’s versatility and his courage to produce, but the romance here lacked the kilig—that fluttery, can’t-stop-smiling chemistry that makes you hit “next episode” without thinking.The show never seemed sure what it wanted to be—coming-of-age, rom-com, action, dramedy? In the confusion, the love story got buried under side plots and even a random kidnapping.
I wanted to root for Poom and Saint, but the spark just wasn’t there. Here’s hoping they get another project together with a tighter focus—and a lot more heart
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A refreshing view of athletic love
What I love about this show is the lack of unnecessary distractions or twists or surprises. I mean it’s predictable that’s true but how the story was told was truly refreshing and clean. Demonstrating the agony of how athletes or even famous people struggles with dealing with taboo love even in the modern world we live in. The acting was simple and real as if they were just ordinary folks like us dealing with our problems. You want to root for them as we watch their love grows. Their love making scene was so beautiful focusing on the kiss and allowing their sensations to magnify. It’s definitely a feel good series and kudos to the Koreans for gradually opening up more to same sex relationships. Should we get a part two, personally I don’t need the drama that follows and leave things as they are.Was this review helpful to you?
It didn’t know me out
I really wanted to like this series specially with with good looking male leads but I found their acting really weak, the chemistry between leads was lacking, and though the story initially had potential but it fizzled near the end. The ending was predictable which isn’t necessarily bad. I’m noticing it as a pattern with thai series when it comes to fight scenes specially in a boxing ring where the fight coordination is lacking authenticity. Personally I would like to see these two in another series and give them a chance, with a better script they have a potential to improve their chemistry.Was this review helpful to you?
Got my attention in every episode
With Chinese dramas, I have a tendency to fast forward or skip episodes even with the great ones. I mean it’s not easy to fill in stories even when the plot is great. This drama builds the lead and supporting characters extremely well, the subplots are relevant to the character development albeit some may find them too long but I personally enjoyed the variety nod mysteries. Reminded me of Quincy, ME (dating myself). There is enough twists but not to convoluted that it hurts your neck. A satisfying ending leaving you hello ng good for rooting the main characters. As I said before a well written story will always keep the reader or audience glued. In a society we’re women were once treated so low they aborted girl babies I am glad to see heroines emerging in stronger leading roles. I hope they do more of these kind of shows showing the strength of a woman in a male dominated culture.Was this review helpful to you?
When the writers fell asleep
Just like any good book, it’s the story that pulls you in. Think about your first Harry Potter read. The wroter(s) just couldn’t pull the plot together. It seems to dragged on. On top of that the leads lack the chemistry It felt like it started as a BL version of What's wrong with secretary Kim. Amd turned into what’s wrong with my Boss. A good director can make a bad actor look good and I think the actors have potential but we’re not guided or directed well. The fight scenes were meh! It was hard to finish this series and it could have been shortened to 8 episodes. Emotionally I just couldn’t connect to this show though deep inside I was rooting for it not to fail.Was this review helpful to you?
They should have title it the Notebook
The main lead playing DoBaWu with that stare of innocence shows the depth of love and pain one suffers with a one sided love. And yet the series shows the emotions of the characters in a way we can relate, albeit in a slower pace. After all that’s how unrequited love usually goes, long and slow and painful to the core. Who didn’t have a deep crush with a friend but never told him or her.
Koreans are so good in telling a story and in selecting the right actors to play the role. No frills or acts of cuteness just raw emotions. And their script writing is top notch as well. I’m glad they didn’t rush the storytelling allowing the viewer to question their actions mean I got pulled into my own past of regrets. People may not agree with me on this but loving Ina very fast works where our expectations of shows should feel like being on a fast moving train, life is usually a slow burn which allows us to adapt and most times, recover.
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A roller coaster of emotions beautifully crafted
Based on the director’s own life growing up closeted though has been done many times but this one I believe is the best one. For those of us who grew up during times in Asia where loving another of the same sex was taboo this one really hit hard. I felt like it was my story when I was a teenager. It made me go through that roller coaster of emotions, the happy times, the painful goodbyes, and the haunting music that lives with you forever. And yes when you meet later in life that friendship never changes, the bond losses a lifetime even when your both pulled apart. Your first love can be your last even later in life. The cinematography was beautiful, acting was incredible, you forget it’s a BL and more focused on the development of their friendship. Just like the priest was a pivotal role in Les Miserables (if you read the book) here the priest was also pivotal. Growing up catholic you carry that guilt and a healthy discussion and argument with God as well. When I want to feel good about myself and my past I would rewatch this movie. And reach out to an old friend just to say hello, how are you? Because til now his name is engraved in my heart.Was this review helpful to you?
