Maddy

Before startig, I want to say that this is MY OPINION. This will contain spoilers of the NOVEL not just the serie.

How did the serie went downhill?

A: To begin with, the serie was okay at the beginning, the characters' chemistry was okay, however, as the drama proceeded, they started to change more and more the true plot of the novel. What I mean with this? I'm talking about the unnecessary drama that they added with the female roles. If you read the novel, you will know that the issue between Sarawat and Tine because of Pam and Earn was nothing like in the novel. They added too much unnecessary drama. They didn't just added unnecessary drama, but also began to change and delete many scenes, such as the concert one and the kiss in the car, that were extremely important to the plot. The lack of communication was another issue. It was upsetting to see how Sarawat and Tine didn't communicated with each other at all when they had problems. As a couple, they should have known that their relationship would be tested and therefore they should have spoken to each other whether one had an issue with someone or something. Sarawat should have comforted Tine when he was crying on the bed, and he should've also go after him when Tine saw him hugging Pam. Tine should have listened to Sarawat's explanation, even if he wasn't going to believe him, he should have listened. Communication is the most important thing in a relationship besides love, if they don't communicate at all, then their relationship won't last.

Chemistry between the actors:
I won't say that Bright and Win are bad actors, they are good actors. However, I just felt the actors' chemistry at the beginning but then throughout the entire serie it was awkward. I don't care about kissing, hugs, or sex scenes, but the characters acted more as if they were in serie with a censored romance. I could feel the awkwardness between the actors, and that's something that needs to improve.

Script:
The serie in general had a lazy script, it was the same thing over and over again: Sarawat with Earn>>> Tine sad>>>Mil chasing Tine>>> Phukong chasing Mil and sad>>>Sarawat explaining everything to Tine and getting back>>>Sarawat with Pam>>>Tine sad>>>Mil chasin Tine>>>Phukong chasing Mil and sad>>>Everything gets clear again between Sarawat and Tine>>>Sarawat and Tine get together again.
You see what I'm talking about?

To end this, I had high expectations for the serie so it was upsetting seeing how it was getting worse and worse as it proceeded. I understand that they had to rush things because of the COVID-19, so I will pretend as if they ruined things because of the rush.

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Absolutely Beautiful and Devastating

I feel like rating this masterpiece a 10/10 is simply not enough.

Let me start by saying that this series made me feel so many emotions, emotions I honestly haven’t felt in a long time while watching a BL drama. The cinematography was incredibly beautiful, and while I understand that the story might not be for everyone, I personally loved the way the director left certain things open for the viewer to interpret and piece together.

And then there’s Qingtian’s death. I cried so much. Like, really cried. I haven’t been that emotionally destroyed by a character’s death in a series in a very long time. His death genuinely broke something in me. I’m probably going to go watch Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island now because my soul needs healing after that 😭

Changyang and Qinglang were also incredibly beautifully written characters. So many BL dramas rely on toxic misunderstandings, unhealthy relationships, or unnecessary conflict between the main couple. Seeing these two love each other with such sincerity and tenderness was honestly refreshing. Their relationship felt beautiful because it wasn’t built around hurting each other. It was built around understanding, protecting, and loving each other despite everything standing in their way.

And that ending oh my, I cried so much. The scene where Changyang finally comes back and Qinglang is still waiting for him after all those years absolutely destroyed me. The fact that Qinglang continued waiting, even after so much time had passed, showed such incredible determination and devotion. It was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. It made their love feel like something that survived time, distance, and everything life threw at them.

The series does a great job of showing the cruel reality of the entertainment industry as a whole. It’s not just about hiding their relationship. The constant speculation, rumors, blame, and judgment show how quickly people are willing to create their own version of the truth without knowing what is actually happening behind the scenes. One mistake, one rumor, or one accusation can completely change how the public sees someone. The pressure these characters face is honestly heartbreaking because they are not only trying to protect their careers, but also their personal lives and the people they love.

I think that’s what made their relationship hit even harder for me. They weren’t just fighting to be together. They were fighting for the right to love each other in a world that made that love incredibly difficult.

This series hurt me, made me cry, made me smile, and left me thinking about it long after the ending. A 10/10 doesn’t feel like enough. It’s one of those dramas that stays with you after you finish it, and honestly, I’m not sure my heart is ready to move on from it yet 😭❤️

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