Best Slice-of-life BL of 2026
I can't even begin to explain how dear this show is to me. I'm still thinking about it daily after finishing it last week.
The plot is simple, but execution is excellent.
What I absolutely love about DWY is how intentional they are with every detail, such as music and styling choices.
For example, as they move in together and share wardrobes, Duang is gradually seen with darker and tight-fitting clothes that are chosen by Qin). Additionally, each OST plays a part in the storytelling & they're actually GOOD songs! (+ of course have to mention the cute sound effects throughout the series).
The best part is surely the chemistry between the actors. Teetee and Por are so natural as Duang and Qin that they totally made their characters come to life, it was hard for me to say goodbye after the Final EP. They made me realize how casual touches & displays of affection have been missing in most BLs. It was so natural and genuine in this show!
Teetee did amazing as a character many might find "childish" or over-the-top. That is however what I find most endearing about Duang, as he maintains his whimsy while still being mature in serious situations & helping Qin through every obstacle.
Por did a great job as well, since it might've been difficult to portray Qin's character without talking or physically expressing his feelings as much. Loved the confrontation with his parents in EP 11, well done and makes me cry every time without fail. Though I do think Por's emotional scenes could be a bit more realistic but it was still fine.
As most of the cast is new, I would say they did a good job and have time to improve in the future!
I have one critique about JamieMarvis storyline, as it wasn't properly developed. It's understandable as they are side characters, but some things could have been easily improved, e.g. how we don't even know why they randomly speak English at times – I only found out from novel readers that Marvis is Thai-Korean, so this wouldn't be clear to series viewers who don't read it. They also tend to avoid intimate/kiss scenes for new couples but in this case I believe it would have fit the plot. Kind of unnatural how they started off being casual without us really seeing anything between them?
All in all, DWY will stay in my mind for a while and I am dreading the waiting time for another PTTP show.
Props to the whole cast and crew. If DMD keeps this up, they will definitely be on the forefront of Thai BL production.
The plot is simple, but execution is excellent.
What I absolutely love about DWY is how intentional they are with every detail, such as music and styling choices.
For example, as they move in together and share wardrobes, Duang is gradually seen with darker and tight-fitting clothes that are chosen by Qin). Additionally, each OST plays a part in the storytelling & they're actually GOOD songs! (+ of course have to mention the cute sound effects throughout the series).
The best part is surely the chemistry between the actors. Teetee and Por are so natural as Duang and Qin that they totally made their characters come to life, it was hard for me to say goodbye after the Final EP. They made me realize how casual touches & displays of affection have been missing in most BLs. It was so natural and genuine in this show!
Teetee did amazing as a character many might find "childish" or over-the-top. That is however what I find most endearing about Duang, as he maintains his whimsy while still being mature in serious situations & helping Qin through every obstacle.
Por did a great job as well, since it might've been difficult to portray Qin's character without talking or physically expressing his feelings as much. Loved the confrontation with his parents in EP 11, well done and makes me cry every time without fail. Though I do think Por's emotional scenes could be a bit more realistic but it was still fine.
As most of the cast is new, I would say they did a good job and have time to improve in the future!
I have one critique about JamieMarvis storyline, as it wasn't properly developed. It's understandable as they are side characters, but some things could have been easily improved, e.g. how we don't even know why they randomly speak English at times – I only found out from novel readers that Marvis is Thai-Korean, so this wouldn't be clear to series viewers who don't read it. They also tend to avoid intimate/kiss scenes for new couples but in this case I believe it would have fit the plot. Kind of unnatural how they started off being casual without us really seeing anything between them?
All in all, DWY will stay in my mind for a while and I am dreading the waiting time for another PTTP show.
Props to the whole cast and crew. If DMD keeps this up, they will definitely be on the forefront of Thai BL production.
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