There Is A Plot!
I've seen a lot of criticism of My Safe Zone's plot; mainly, viewers saying that there isn't one, which I disagree with. If you're paying attention, the series tells us precisely what it is. Jane is Alin's safe zone, and the series is constructed around that single fact.What I do agree with is that things moved too quickly. Jane and Alin were put into so many scenarios that we barely had time to recover from the last mishap in their relationship. This threw the series's pacing off. My Safe Zone could have benefited from either more episodes or fewer plot points to keep the story grounded and give the more significant points more time to be explored.
The true gem of My Safe Zone is the chemistry between Lena and Miu; no one can top what they gave us in My Safe Zone. And I'm not referring to the intimate scenes or their great acting performances. They have a give-and-take that I'm sure stems from their longtime friendship, which really gives life and sincerity to Jane and Alin's relationship. I really want to give props to the director for not stifling natural chemistry.
I'm looking forward to their next series, where hopefully they are given a great script with roles that suit them and their abilities.
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Chronically Under-Hyped
Runaway is probably the most slept on GL of 2025. I want someone to reply to this one day, asking if I'm crazy, because it's finally exploded in popularity. Runaway is not just good for a GL, but a great series overall. I myself didn't start watching the series until halfway through its run because I'm not a fan of horror, but I was convinced to take a chance on it. I'm urging you to do the same, because after watching the series, it has become my all-time second-favorite GL series as of the end of 2025.What I liked about Runaway is that the GL aspect of the story was woven naturally into the series, and it didn't feel like someone had an idea for a GL series without care for the rest of the story. Nothing was forced, and everything felt like it progressed as it should.
Next, I want to commend the entire cast's performance. I always judge a cast's performance by their ability not to pull me out of the story, and I was very committed to every episode.
Lastly, the only reason I did not give Runaway a ten is because, in my opinion, some storylines needed a bit more resolving. I want to know what kind of lives Boon and Win's parents lead. What are their relationships with them like now? How is the final moment of the finale resolved? I'm hoping we get an additional episode, at which time I will revise my review.
All in all, Runaway is a breath of fresh air in the GL space. I hope all GL fans experience this series one day so that it receives the flowers it deserves.
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A Green Flag Only Relationship.
Probably the sweetest and most unproblematic GL to exist. If you want to feel good and watch two leads with amazing chemistry fall in love, this is for you. Love Design is an instant classic and I can see this being a title I'll rewatch every fall.Velcurve did a commendable job with every aspect of this drama. Everyone who worked on this must love their craft, because it shows. This is a must watch.
Love Design is cozy and uplifting and the romance is turned up to ten. It will definitely make you believe in love again.
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Some Quality Inconsistencies, But A Great Story Nonetheless
Dangerous Queen had several technical imperfections throughout the series, mostly to do with sound inconsistency; please do not let this discourage you from watching the show. TK and Nur have great chemistry and I personally believe their performances deserve applause, especially since this is TK's first series. I know some viewers were not a fan of the long stares, but to me this was a great display of longing.As for the story, I think it was executed well. It was believable to me, the viewer. The one and only redemption arc at the end of the series seemed realistic to me. Though the sins of that person were not wildly egregious, so it was much easier to forgive them. The story had great pacing, I don't remember experiencing any lulls; it kept me engaged.
Also, the last episode in my opinion was not rushed, which is great to see, as it is something that often plagues GLs which have an episode count that is on the lower side. It is probably the best finale I have seen in a GL; it is usually where amazing GLs lose the audience due to the production team wanting to wrap the series up in a neat little bow.
If it weren't for the technical difficulties, I would give Dangerous Queen a ten, but hey, for the first GL Snur has produced, it was not bad. I hope they create more and improve in the future. I would love to see TK and Nur in a series together again.
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The Feeling Of Dread Is Real
I want to start by saying, despite the title. I thoroughly enjoyed Reverse With Me. I put off watching this series due to its average rating, but I am happy to report that it is one of my favorite GLs this year.As stated in the title, the feeling of dread is very real in Reverse With Me. The series' premise sets the viewer up to always wonder when and how the foretold tragedy will occur, and how present-day actions will change the future. I found myself often holding my breath, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
But don't let this turn you away. Along with that feeling of dread, Reverse With Me nails the romance. Natt and Pitcha have excellent chemistry and embody their characters well. They give us enough to believe that they do care for each other on a soulmate level.
Apart from the time-travel elements of the series that drive the story, I admire how they were able to tell the backstories of all the key players. I find that GLs try to tell us a lot in a finite amount of time, and I do believe that Reverse with me found the right balance in how much they showed us. I am especially fond of how they constructed Kliaokhluen's backstory. It felt authentic, and I did not once think she was overreacting to her circumstances.
I want to end this review by urging you to give Reverse With Me a chance if you have not watched it yet. It is a good mix of romance, fantasy, and drama. I hope to see Natt and Pitcha in a series together again.
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The Feeling Of Dread Is Real
I want to start by saying, despite the title. I thoroughly enjoyed Reverse With Me. I put off watching this series due to its average rating, but I am happy to report that it is one of my favorite GLs this year.As stated in the title, the feeling of dread is very real in Reverse With Me. The series' premise sets the viewer up to always wonder when and how the foretold tragedy will occur, and how present-day actions will change the future. I found myself often holding my breath, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
But don't let this turn you away. Along with that feeling of dread, Reverse With Me nails the romance. Natt and Pitcha have excellent chemistry and embody their characters well. They give us enough to believe that they do care for each other on a soulmate level.
Apart from the time-travel elements of the series that drive the story, I admire how they were able to tell the backstories of all the key players. I find that GLs try to tell us a lot in a finite amount of time, and I do believe that Reverse with me found the right balance in how much they showed us. I am especially fond of how they constructed Kliaokhluen's backstory. It felt authentic, and I did not once think she was overreacting to her circumstances.
I want to end this review by urging you to give Reverse With Me a chance if you have not watched it yet. It is a good mix of romance, fantasy, and drama. I hope to see Natt and Pitcha in a series together again.
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A Green Flag Only Relationship.
Probably the sweetest and most unproblematic GL to exist. If you want to feel good and watch two leads with amazing chemistry fall in love, this is for you. Love Design is an instant classic and I can see this being a title I'll rewatch every fall.Velcurve did a commendable job with every aspect of this drama. Everyone who worked on this must love their craft, because it shows. This is a must watch.
Love Design is cozy and uplifting and the romance is turned up to ten. It will definitely make you believe in love again.
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It's So Unserious
I didn't know what to expect before watching Somewhere Somehow, as this was the first time I’ve watched a drama featuring Fay and May. However, I was excited because I saw it would feature Lookam in a significant role. The series is shot beautifully, and I'm especially a fan of the cinematography captured in Japan.As for the script, it was good but could have been better. I understand that the series is a comedy, but there were times when the story called for a more serious tone, yet the writers refused to let us sit in it; it was often interrupted by comic relief.
Although the series should have been more serious at times, I also believe Somewhere Somehow excels as a comedy. I found myself especially amused by the second of the season. The shining star here is definitely Looknam. The woman is a natural comic, and I fear that if they ever give her a GL pairing, we will not survive it. She is a gem of an actress, and I hope Idol Factory gives her a leading role one day.
When it comes to the leads, I believe they did a good job for the most part. Fay and May had good chemistry, which gave credibility to the characters they were playing. I will say, they do need to work on their comedic delivery, but this could be a directorial issue. Personally, I hope they let May be happy in her next role; they made her cry so much in this series. I know it had to be emotionally taxing to go to work every day. And yes, I know the constant crying was meant to illustrate the sacrifice her character was willing to make for love, but it was a lot.
If you are looking for a funny, cute, and beautifully shot series that does not take itself seriously, you will enjoy Somewhere Somehow.
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Slow Start...Ended Better Than Predicted
For me, this series was just middle-of-the-road. I was happy for another Englot Series, but having them star in Unlimited Love was not enough.The beginning of Unlimited Love was very slow in terms of character and relationship building among the main ensemble cast. A lot of the show's bandwidth is devoted to the episodic elements of Unlimited Love. On top of that, the early story messaging was very superficial, which was distracting and problematic. While I believe every story has a right to be told, I thought we were beyond these kinds of surface-level stories in 2025.
But the series was not all bad. The last couple of episodes of Unlimited Love gave us what they should have from the start. It was hilarious, and the pairings all finally took steps in their relationships. This was nice to see, as I do believe MGI did an excellent job chemistry-wise with all the couples, and I wish we had the chance to see more of their relationship dynamics. I hope MGI gives them more opportunities to shine as pairings outside of an ensemble cast.
All in all, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great.
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The Story Needed Some Work
I'm not going to lie, this was a tough watch for me. I'm usually someone who enjoys most series, but the series' setup created an immediate disconnect for me, which tainted my view of most of the show.I know they wrote the setup the way they did to force the couples into situations where their relationships could grow. Unfortunately, the way they did it was illogical. I won't say what it was here for spoiler reasons, but it's a very early plot point that will leave you scratching your head because it makes no sense. What is sad is that there was a straightforward way to achieve what the writers were going for, without creating that disconnect between the story and the viewers.
Also, the whole series reads weirdly like an advertisement, which made it feel like the story was secondary to the ads, when it should be the other way around.
With all that said, it wasn't all bad. Tian's performance in the series was as great as it could be with the script she was given. She especially got her moment to shine in episode four (which, in my opinion, was the best episode of the series), where her performance almost made me forget the problems I had with the writing throughout the rest of the show.
I'm thankful that the series ended better than it started. I'm curious if Viberberry Studio will still be making Mission: Love or Lies 2. If they do, I hope they build a more believable story and give the actors an opportunity to really shine.
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Aylin and Luna Standout
The best way I can describe 23.5 is as sweet. It captures the joys and awkwardness of young love. I really loved the concept of the Sun and the Earth. It was a creative way to illustrate destiny. The series made me laugh, cry and even left me stunned at times. I think it was a good start to the MilkLove journey.I believe the leads had good chemistry for the characters they were meant to play. The acting could have been better, but it was good enough for how the show was written. For me View (Aylin) and June (Luna) had far better chemistry than Milk (Ongsa) and Love (Sun), but I must admit I am a little biased because their storyline in the series was my favorite part. Their love seemed genuine, not to mention View did and excellent job playing Aylin and June did a good job playing a very understanding and caring character.
23.5 is a cute-feel-good watch. It is very low threat if you want to just have a good time.
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A Love Story Worth Watching
I don't know what I was expecting when the series started, but what wonderful way to finish the year. Poisonous Love has great chemistry, storytelling and pacing. It is both heavy on the drama and the romance. The "Poisonous Love" tile gives nothing away about the series. You think you know, but you don't. I cannot rave about the writing enough!I've read that the first episode was off-putting to some, but please give it a chance. It is a love story worth watching. Pat and Prem fought hard for their relationship in a fresh story that often had my jaw on the floor. North Star Entertainment has set the bar extremely high for their next project. I'm excited to see what they will produce next.
The only negative I want to highlight, is that I wished we had a bit more exploration into Prem’s relationship with her parents after everything that happened with them. I think that was wrapped up too quickly, hence my deduction of half a star. Poisonous Love would have definitely benefited from having eleven episodes in the regular season, though I do understand that ten episodes was already a lot for a GL.
I'm impatiently waiting for the special episode. 😭
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Not The Light Watch I Thought It Would Be
At the beginning of the series, I was lulled into a false sense of security. I believed Player to be a comedy. After a few episodes of Pun's antics to win over Ploy, the series gets very dark. The inevitable break-up of GL stories happens, and Player really achieved one of the most heartbreaking break-up periods. I don't know if it is because the series started so lighthearted. This may be why this one hurts so much.Besides my false sense of security, Player as a whole had good pacing, and the series does not feel like it had any wasted airtime. Player felt like every episode had intention and propelled the series forward in a meaningful way. I want to give kudos to the writers and director for a fantastic job done.
Lastly, Ice and Memi have great chemistry, and their performances made me believe in their characters and the story. Not once did the connection between me and their characters break. It's always a good day when we have good leads performing in a great series. I'm wishing them the best in their future projects!
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