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Excellent chemistry and beautifully acted, BUT wasn't expecting it to be so romance-focused
“Reset” started out with one of the better and more memorable ep. 1 that I’ve seen in a long time. It was explosive, intriguing and set the stage up really well for the rest of the drama. It made you want to hit “Play Next Episode” right away. I had high expectations after that first episode, and especially knowing Pond and PeterPan did not disappoint in the acting department.
Acting
The acting of the leads is probably one of the biggest strengths of the drama. Pond and PeterPan have proven themselves in other projects and they’re amazing here. Their chemistry was sizzling and each emotion was well-acted. The rest of the cast did pretty well, except for maybe Bom, who played Thiwthit (Tada’s brother). I found him overreacted and made his character a little cartoonish. But overall, “Reset” is one of the few Thai BLs where acting is not a weakness.
Romance
I was quite surprised how romance-focused this drama is. As much as I love romance, it was a little too much and some scenes and lines are too cheesy and cringey for me. But it’s without a doubt that Tada and Armin’s love story is beautiful, heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I love all the kisses and both Pond and PeterPan are so comfortable with each other that each touch, each breath and kiss really convey a lot of emotions. Their love scenes are shot beautifully and tastefully, full of sensual and passionate energy. But I do feel tired of the use of slower motion and the constant blasting of the ‘romantic music’. It doesn’t matter if they are hugging, kissing, gazing into each other’s eyes, the ‘romantic music’ will come on every single time. Sometimes, I wish I could just hear the silence and their breaths (which J-dramas do really well). If you love romance, you are in it for a treat from start to finish. You will find Tada as the perfect boyfriend who doesn’t mind giving and giving and giving. I actually want him to be less forgiving and giving, and want him to make Armin grovel and beg for longer.
Plot
I initially thought “Reset” will focus more on revenge, finding out why Armin’s death happened and trying to change the past. The drama did some of that, but as mentioned, romance took up the bulk of the screen time. The first half of the drama did a good job in balancing all those elements but the second half is when I was disappointed. Two characters killed Armin in 2025, yet in 1999, all he did was hook them up? That’s it? That was so anticlimactic! Where was the investigation of the murder? Where was the revenge? After Tada became a lovesick puppy, this Chairman does not need to work anymore. The balance of business + family fights + Armin’s second chance in life is lost. I felt that the ending also did not tie up all the loose ends. What happened to Tada’s flashbacks? Why did they happen and what significance do they have to Tada’s memories? Tada never really questioned Armin’s second life story, why? Instead of spending so much time on the romance, the writers could have closed out this drama on a better note.
Despite my complaints, I can’t deny I had a great time watching “Revenge”. I just wish the second half was as strong as the first half, especially when I love the first episode so much. I might have complained about the romance, but I DO love it. The chemistry between the leads is undenying and sizzling hot. I can’t help but have a smile and grin on my face, and they make me happy (maybe just shudder a tiny bit). The acting is excellent and the cinematography is great. I love the theme song even though it’s the only song and was overplayed. Unfortunately, I can’t give this higher than an 8.5. I was hoping “Reset” would end up being one of my top 5 BLs, but it didn’t make the cut. I will still recommend this drama, but not for those who don’t like romance plots.
Other Random Observations;
1. There are many scenes of beautifully sculpted abs and torsos. Hello PeterPan!
2. Thank goodness the ugly wig only showed up in one episode.
3. I also noticed it failed to change back to the ugly wig in a few of the flashback scenes.
4. PeterPan has a beautiful voice. He can sing “Happy Birthday” to me anytime.
5. On the flip side, piano boy/singer does not have a good singing voice and I don't like Pond's speaking voice. LOL
Completed: 8/4/2025 Review #609
Acting
The acting of the leads is probably one of the biggest strengths of the drama. Pond and PeterPan have proven themselves in other projects and they’re amazing here. Their chemistry was sizzling and each emotion was well-acted. The rest of the cast did pretty well, except for maybe Bom, who played Thiwthit (Tada’s brother). I found him overreacted and made his character a little cartoonish. But overall, “Reset” is one of the few Thai BLs where acting is not a weakness.
Romance
I was quite surprised how romance-focused this drama is. As much as I love romance, it was a little too much and some scenes and lines are too cheesy and cringey for me. But it’s without a doubt that Tada and Armin’s love story is beautiful, heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I love all the kisses and both Pond and PeterPan are so comfortable with each other that each touch, each breath and kiss really convey a lot of emotions. Their love scenes are shot beautifully and tastefully, full of sensual and passionate energy. But I do feel tired of the use of slower motion and the constant blasting of the ‘romantic music’. It doesn’t matter if they are hugging, kissing, gazing into each other’s eyes, the ‘romantic music’ will come on every single time. Sometimes, I wish I could just hear the silence and their breaths (which J-dramas do really well). If you love romance, you are in it for a treat from start to finish. You will find Tada as the perfect boyfriend who doesn’t mind giving and giving and giving. I actually want him to be less forgiving and giving, and want him to make Armin grovel and beg for longer.
Plot
I initially thought “Reset” will focus more on revenge, finding out why Armin’s death happened and trying to change the past. The drama did some of that, but as mentioned, romance took up the bulk of the screen time. The first half of the drama did a good job in balancing all those elements but the second half is when I was disappointed. Two characters killed Armin in 2025, yet in 1999, all he did was hook them up? That’s it? That was so anticlimactic! Where was the investigation of the murder? Where was the revenge? After Tada became a lovesick puppy, this Chairman does not need to work anymore. The balance of business + family fights + Armin’s second chance in life is lost. I felt that the ending also did not tie up all the loose ends. What happened to Tada’s flashbacks? Why did they happen and what significance do they have to Tada’s memories? Tada never really questioned Armin’s second life story, why? Instead of spending so much time on the romance, the writers could have closed out this drama on a better note.
Despite my complaints, I can’t deny I had a great time watching “Revenge”. I just wish the second half was as strong as the first half, especially when I love the first episode so much. I might have complained about the romance, but I DO love it. The chemistry between the leads is undenying and sizzling hot. I can’t help but have a smile and grin on my face, and they make me happy (maybe just shudder a tiny bit). The acting is excellent and the cinematography is great. I love the theme song even though it’s the only song and was overplayed. Unfortunately, I can’t give this higher than an 8.5. I was hoping “Reset” would end up being one of my top 5 BLs, but it didn’t make the cut. I will still recommend this drama, but not for those who don’t like romance plots.
Other Random Observations;
1. There are many scenes of beautifully sculpted abs and torsos. Hello PeterPan!
2. Thank goodness the ugly wig only showed up in one episode.
3. I also noticed it failed to change back to the ugly wig in a few of the flashback scenes.
4. PeterPan has a beautiful voice. He can sing “Happy Birthday” to me anytime.
5. On the flip side, piano boy/singer does not have a good singing voice and I don't like Pond's speaking voice. LOL
Completed: 8/4/2025 Review #609
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