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Short, Focused, and Perfect

I literally have no complaints about this show. It has great acting, great writing, great cinematography, etc.

Both lead actresses did a great job. What I loved about Aokbob and Rin was how great they were as both lovers AND friends. They're a great team, and they'll always have each others' backs. I also love how their relationship was fully supported by all of their siblings and colleagues. There's no homophobia here.

The show also had a solid supporting cast. Tertis was adorable, Mind had a pretty solid (and believable) redemption arc, and Thee was just as entertaining as he was corrupt.

It was refreshing to see a Thai GL drama that revolved around architecture, and explored topics like forgiveness, and how revenge might not always be the best solution when you've been wronged.

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LingOrm Are Back... To Mixed Results

I'm a bit polarized with this show. On one hand, it's not as downright awful as so many people claim. On the other hand, I still think it could have been so much better.

Only One had a great premise, with an up-and-coming popstar (Orm) being in love with her kickass bodyguard (Ling). It had the potential to be a great blend of action, drama, comedy, and romance. Unfortunately, it just ended up feeling like a melodrama, with WAY too much crying (especially from Orm).

LingOrm have excellent chemistry, and I would argue that it's even better here than it was in The Secret of Us. And while Ling's acting is still quite bad, Orm's acting seems to have improved a bit. I must confess that I do wish that LingOrm would be willing to film more steamy scenes. Their sexual encounters here really don't compare to those of LenaMiu on My Safe Zone.

My biggest issue with the show were their 2 dads, which unfortunately became the main plotline before the 2nd half even started. Them constantly attacking each other while trying to sabotage their daughters' relationship, despite the fact that both of them could tell how much Ayla and Tawan loved each other, quickly became very exhausting to watch. It seemed like every time one (or both) of the dads were finally starting to come around to Ayla and Tawan being together, they completely changed their minds in the very next scene.

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I seem to be in the minority here, but I really loved Nur. Her performance felt very raw and stripped down, which isn't something that I commonly see in Thai GL dramas. She really made me feel for her character. Bonita has lived a life of poverty and abuse, and she feels as though she has no self-worth. And yet, despite the fact that the universe (and her gambling-addicted mom) seem to be conspiring against her, she's still trying her best to break free from all of this. Bonita goes to University, applies for a scholarship, and even tries to make ends meet by getting a thankless job as a hostess. She feels guilty about having to rely on others (most notably Queen) to help her out, and doesn't just want to settle with becoming a gold-digger.

TK was excellent as well. Despite having a cold exterior, we quickly see that Queen has a heart of gold. She's smart, ambitious, and assertive, and if you're loyal to her, then she'll take good care of you. Whether she remains a CEO or becomes a politician (or pursues a different career altogether), Queen will do great.

The supporting cast was solid as well. My personal favourite was Queen's bodyguard, Sam. Unlike most other bodyguards, he wasn't just a silent character who was only loyal to his next paycheck. He was a good fighter, had a good sense of humour, and it was clear as day how much he cared about both Queen and Bonita, and wanted to see them make it as a couple.

The story was fine. Nothing to write home about, but also nothing too bad either.

I didn't care for the soundtrack, especially not that one emotional song that seemed to play every time Bonita cried.

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I Love Both GL and Horror, And I Love This Show

I'm really happy to see GL expanding into new territory, and new genres. This first(?) attempt into horror was surprisingly great. Even the special effects were pretty good for a TV show that was (apparently) made with a low budget.

One of my favourite things about Runaway was its bleak and oppressive atmosphere. You could really feel the desperation of Win and Boon, like they were trying to run away from a fate that they just couldn't avoid.

I also love how the story unravels over the 8 episodes. The more you watch, the more you begin to realize that things aren't as black and white as they seem. At times, you might even find yourself rooting for the main villain over the 2 protagonists.

The 3 female leads all did a great job. Plaifah was a believable medium, and Piano created one of GL's most memorable villains, but it was Miusic who completely stole the show. Miusic was excellent at portraying a young woman who was being haunted by evil spirits.

With a lot more focus on horror than romance/sex, I fear that this show might never get the attention it deserves from Thai GL fans, but I'm still not ruling out that it might gradually develop a cult following among horror fans.

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"So this is love. So this is love."

Let me start by getting the bad stuff out of the way.

As usual with these Thai GL dramas, the abusive/homophobic family members didn't get their comeuppance. Prem's parents were literally the devil incarnate, and I got the sense that they actually ENJOYED tormenting their own daughter. Even in the finale, every apology they made sounded fake and insincere, and their mere presence still made me feel cold. I really wish that Prem would have just disowned them, rather than immediately forgive them when she saw that Pat was still alive. Pat and her progressive parents are a much better family for Prem.

The rest of the show was amazing. I cried A LOT (especially during episode 9), and the show was filled with memorable scenes that I still rewatch, even now that I've finished the series. Just like many of my favourite GL dramas (most notably Pluto), the 2 lead actresses had amazing chemistry. Jayna and Ginny really poured their hearts and souls into their characters, and every one of their scenes just felt so natural, like I was watching a real-life couple fall in love. The supporting cast was also great, with Sita, Nam (the show's best villain), and Pat's father being my personal favourites.

The soundtrack was also solid. "So This Is Love" is one of my favourite songs of 2025.

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