Reviews

see you in my 19th life

this show was absolutely beautiful. the cinematography was just amazing.
jo yuri’s ost, “down” was actually the reason i started watching this. i listened to the other osts and they are SO good and fit perfectly with the show. (go listen to star - colde rn)
icl, the plot of a little girl chasing a full grown adult was a little strange to me at first but i got used to it (doesnt get better throughout the show tho)😭
there were some moments that were a little cringe between jieum and seoha knowing their age gap which were a little overdone imo
overall, it was a pretty good show

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I THINK I LOVE YOU

Sometimes you watch something that leaves you feeling so much and yet not enough, this drama was one of such works. Plot wise, after the many high school bls, this story was exactly the something different I was looking for. Though, was it really something different? Cuz this is literally the current world situation, only difference is, it comes with a side of rainbow and it has its own background soundtrack.

Listen, before I start this review, I need to get this off my chest. No one but the people responsible are at fault for Victor's death. From how I saw it, nothing could have saved Victor that day, no matter what, he would have died. I saw a lot of people angry at Tanwa for not telling Trin until it was too late. People, did we watch the same thing? Did you not see the kind of character Victor was? That boy did not take no for an answer. How many times did Trin reject him and how many times did he keep insisting? And since Trin became their teacher, did he not constantly advice them against the protests, and did Victor and his friends listened to him? No, so did you think Victor would have listened to him this time? Victor was about to leave, and felt he owed it to his friends to stand with them one last time, there was nothing anyone would have said that he'd have listened. Even his mother said after his death, 'he died fighting for what he believed in,' so she knew it herself, Victor would have been at that rally no matter what.

Trin & Tanwa
So yes, I was angry when Trin took some of his anger on Tanwa for Victor's death. It hurt that after seeing the way Tanwa's father treated him, Trin hit him and then left him. Trin got Tanwa to stop running away and faced his emotions, to open his heart and love, and then, he left him, and ran back to France. And the moment he said he was leaving I dead ass went, 'Yes, ran away, of course running away is your speciality, you did it when your girlfriend died too.' So yes, I was in my feelings andwas like, yeah if those two don't end up together I'd be fine with it, let them heal and move on, Tanwa don't need to be around whatever quilt Trin is feeling. But.

But, but, I also understood Trin. It's in human nature to think we could have done something to make a difference when things like this happens. Would Trin had been able to talk Victor out of going this time, when he hadn't been able to talk him out of anything so far? Would he have reacted the way he did if he'd known Tanwa actually warned Victor, but Victor made him promised not to tell him? We'd never know. Cuz at that moment, giving the information he knew and the hurt he felt, he reacted accordingly, so I understood Trin, but it still hurt that at the end of the day, Tanwa was the one who was left behind again, cuz in trying to please two people at once, he ended up breaking a promise and losing the man he loved.

But Tanwa grew, and it was beautiful to see. We met him as this carefree hippie who didn't care about anything, just here to enjoy life and make paper cranes. But with Trin he changed and it was nice, but then everything fell apart for him again. First he broke, completely, but slowly, he put the pieces together and I was so happy for him. Thanks to his that one friend with the hair who never gave up on him. That father, all he did was be a father like he was supposed too, so he gets no thanks from me.

As for Trin he actually left France and came back home to make a difference, and he didn't sit on his arse, and actually worked on making change, though when the side he choose got hard he left again. Sure he said he could continue doing the work he was doing out of the country, and perhaps he could, a pebble thrown at one end of the ocean could make a tsunami at the other end of the world, so yes he could, but for half of the finale, I felt like he was running away, probably, he was doing both. And I don't blame him, this was the second time his pain was being written with the same ink and ending.

Personally, I think they'd both would have survived on their own if they hadn't ended up together again. But, I'm glad Tanwa learned to respect himself, choose himself, and grow before he decided to speak out and then go and try to make things right with Trin. They both needed that time to sort out their feelings and heal, and they were stronger for it when they got back together.

Krailert & Naran
I am surprised one of these two didn't die. I am not gonna lie, I watched this whole drama thinking Krailert was a coward and he was gonna die a useless death. Yes, I was cheering on him, happy when he was all in love and hating on clothes and playing piano, but my opinion of him was not much.

Cuz really, he was in a marriage he didn't want. He did what his superiors told him with little to no opposition, and most of the time his best effect was to wish the soldiers under him would listen to him, and make sure his nephew wasn't anywhere near whatever disaster was coming. Even the day that Victor died, yes he tried to save the students, even tried to send Trin out on some errand to save him, but in the end because he didn't really hold any respect or power in the army from his soldiers, after all this years, his men disobeyed him, and he ended up losing the one trusted man he had.

And it wasn't that he didn't try to do the right thing or speak up, it was just that he held so little power, that his voice and effects meant little to nothing in the long scheme of things. Yes, he did what he could, but it wasn't enough, which got me thinking with how much power his father in law held, how the eff did he end up with none but that dude with the cigar ended up with so much? Was it because he was too kind, too nice for a profession in politics when he'd rather be playing the piano naked? Either way with a family like his wife's backing him, him basically ending up a 'yes, sir' dude at work was unfortunate. Though his ending was an unhappy trophy husband, so really, short end of the straw.

So, I was so so so happy when in the finale he grew a pair and finally spoke out, though, what good it did him, he was immediately arrested and was about to die or imprisoned for life, until his wife came in to save him. But even so, I was so happy that he decided to speak up and to tell the truth, even knowing what consequence he would face. Both Naran and I were very proud of him.

Naran, spoke a big game of wanting change, of wanting to tell the public the truth, and for a while he was passionate about it and did it, but when he kept being silenced, he allowed himself to be silenced. Sure there wasn't much he could do with a boss like that, but thinking about it, he'd write, tried to push, be silenced and he'd let it go. He knew how horrible those politicians were, yet, he didn't really talked those student out of anything, just stood in the crowd with them with his camera, taking shoots and videos that never saw the light of day. Even Victor's father's book, in the end it was actually Krailert who called in that favour for him to get it published.

Yes, he had no power when against such powerful people, but the pen is mightier as they say, so... Anyway, I was glad he quit. And also, he could have had his own publication had he lied and stayed with his girlfriend, but it was good he didn't want to add to the pain by staying with her. I was happy he came clean and let her go, otherwise he'd have ended up in an unhappy, suffocating marriage like Lert did. Though, was a one way ticket to wherever he went any better? Probably.

Was their ending sad, yes, but again, I am still shocked not one of them died and they both made it alive. Though, are they even alive? He was forced to leave the country alone without even seeing the man he loved one last time, and Lert was threatened to remained in an unhappy, unwanted marriage as a live-in sperm donor. So, I say alive with huge question mark.

Secondary characters:
Dhevi :
I was not surprised one bit that Krailert's wife was pulling strings. Literally, her hair was never out of place no matter the time of the day, of course she was silently a force to be reckoned with. Woman to woman though, does forcing a man you know does not love you, plus in this case, wasn't even intimately interested in you, ever make this people happy? What did she get out of this? A husband who is dead inside? A baby? Bishes be crazy. Naran's girlfriend hit him with a shoe and moved on, what Krailert's wife did was just cruel. Girl why? And all that to save force cuz of social norms? What was the point?

Victor:
I liked that loser. He was so adorable when he was in love, and I'd admit, I was lowkey looking for drama and going, 'you know what, just one, one tiny kiss.' I know it would never happened cuz Trin saw Tanwa one time and was a goner rearranging his bookshelf in the middle of night, but still, I was delulu and wanted something, I'd have taken a very firm handshake even, In the end, he died for what he believed in, gone too soon, yes, but he left a mark on the friends he left behind and that counts for something.

Veera:
His death hit so hard, cuz at one point I was like, hmmm he loves the wife too much, you think he'd snitch? Shame on me for thinking bad of him, cuz he didn't. In the end whether for Dhevi or Krailert, he was loyal, and died protecting them. Poor boy didn't even get to attend his fake wedding. I still feel how sad and hard I cried during that episode where both him and Victor died, and with Mile singing Dawn in the background while everyone broke down in tears did not help. Damn that episode broke me.

Which brings us to why everyone on this cast needs to win an award, especially the four main leads. Everyone did so amazing with their characters and actually looked like they enjoyed coming to work and producing this amazing series for us. And it was an amazing series. I loved every moment of it. The plot was wonderfully executed, and everything from the cinematography, direction, editing, costumes, casting, script and the music made me like it more. Speaking of the music, the original soundtrack was amazing, I saved almost all the songs on the show to my playlist. Loved them!

I highly recommend this to all bl/drama lovers out there, cuz this is so much more than just a bl drama. The genre and topic might not be for everyone, but if you are looking for a drama with good plot, direction, acting and overall amazing production, give this one a chance, it's one of the best bls/dramas that I've seen that's come out of the Thailand. I am looking forward to more from the cast. BeOnCloud, thank you!

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A whole lot of fluff before it gets rough

This was such an easy binge with adorable leads and sides, not a single annoying character for as far as the eye can binge and so much fluff.

The viewers are invited in to this almost 40 guys fluffy world hidden far far away from all things macho. A short guy who seems to be kind to all hard working and just as cue as cute can be in a very compact body. The other male lead is tall, young handsome, sporty and has twin sisters but we the viewers fo not really get invited in to his world other than the one tat revolves around out short male lead. These men take us on a journey to get out of ones shell daring to order complicated sweet and leaving the fluffy oh so fluffy apartment for experiences beyond the well defined work world.

However leaving this well defined world is never easy as fear, and past experiences are never truly far behind, always there lurking ready to attack. Something that was done really well.

I loved the characters in this drama, each contributed to the story as well as raised issues people do meet in as adults in a very easy going not the leas bit preachy kind of way.

Objectively speaking this may not be a 9 star drama but the way these two and their colleagues made it in to my heart and almost made me shed a tear is what pushed the rating over to the top.

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all of us are dead

i loved this show so much and we’ve all been waiting for a s2 for so long🥲🥲
this show had me BAWLING on episode 2 when isak died.
i felt as if everything going on was real and that i was in the show myself. all the actors doing zombie movements were so good, lowk even forgot that this is just a show😭
namra was my favourite character in this show and i was so invested in her relationship with suhyeok. nayeon’s death was lowkey the saddest, i didn’t like her character sometimes but i do get that she was just trying to survive like everybody else in her own way.

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The First Omegaverse BL.

I really like this movie very much. I watched each episode at least three times. This is the world's first omegaverse series. Things that we only read about in manga and novels, such as pheromones, inhibitors, permanent marking, male omega pregnant, ...etc, were brought to life in a real series.In addition, the story plot is very good. The acting skills of the actors are also very good, as if they came out of the novel.Each episode gets more and more interesting. It never gets boring to watch.This is my favorite BL series I've ever watched. Even after the story ends, I still watch it every time I remember it.

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Hating it until episode 31

This is a tricky one because there’s 38 episodes at approximately 40 minutes each. They obviously spent a bit of money on this and the cast are all really good looking people and the acting was pretty good.
However, for the first 30 episodes I thought I was going to score this a 1 because I really hated the fact they kept falling for the villains schemes and traps willingly. I get the trope and I get it’s a vehicle to move the plot forward but the story just felt terrible and I thought it was a pile of horse crap Because they just kept letting the villains go every time they stopped one of their despicable schemes which were all targeted at their deaths.

Anyway, the story got good from episode 31 when he remembered he was a prince and I thought the story was actually good but I couldn’t forget how frustrated I was for the first 75% of the drama hence why I can only score at a five. I liked how the main villains all got their comeuppance and we got a happy ending.

Again, I understand the story was romance driven but the sub plots and political intrigue were lacking. Style over substance..

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“It’s Never Too Late: A Slow-Burn Journey of Love and Rediscovery”

When I first started this BL, from Episode 1 to Episode 2, I honestly didn’t fully understand what it was trying to show me. At first, the pacing felt slow, and I couldn’t quite catch the point. But after rewatching and paying closer attention, I began to see the strength and sweetness behind it. That’s when this story really opened up for me.

The focus is on Suzume Tōjō, a 40-year-old man who suddenly realizes how much of his life he has missed out on. For years, all he has done is work, work, work. His whole world has been about being responsible, dependable, and respected. But deep down, he hasn’t really lived. Watching him reminded me of how many people strive to build a “better life,” earning money and stability, but in the process, they forget to actually enjoy life. Suzume is the perfect reflection of that—someone who has everything on paper, but nothing that truly makes him feel alive.

This is where Keishi Tanaka enters the picture. Keishi has admired Tōjō-san for years, seeing him as a role model and someone deeply respected in their company. There’s a large age gap between them, and Keishi is his junior, but the love Keishi feels for Tōjō is real and persistent. At first, Tōjō doesn’t know how to respond—he is lonely, unsure, and almost too rigid to accept what’s being offered. But Keishi’s warmth, persistence, and ability to show him small joys slowly open up Tōjō’s world.

What I love about this drama is how it reflects real life. Many people, especially as they grow older, look back and realize they never really lived for themselves. They didn’t chase simple joys, they didn’t allow themselves love, or they let time slip by without grasping it. 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 is about recovering that lost time and discovering that it’s never too late to embrace life, even if it feels unfamiliar at first.

The romance itself is slow and gentle. In fact, it took almost the entire drama before Suzume and Keishi finally shared their first kiss. That slow burn made it even more rewarding—it wasn’t rushed, it wasn’t forced; it felt earned. The series teaches that sometimes accepting love takes time, and sometimes healing means relearning how to live.

In the end, this BL is not just about romance. It’s about regret, rediscovery, and the courage to accept joy even when you think it’s too late. It shows that love doesn’t care about age or timing—it only asks if you’re willing to take that chance before the moment passes you by.

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A stunning, complex drama that manages to deliver even with a limited episode count.

I discovered Kill to Love by finding the trailer a couple of days before the first episode was due to air. The trailer alone intriqued me enough to want to check this title out, and my interest only grew as I researched more into it. An uncensored Chinese BL show, sharing the same director as the one from the Untamed? A story that reminded me very much of Priests' Qi Ye ( Lord Seventh), in that it carried a political background to it that intercepted into the romance plot line? A romance that dissolves into enemies and lovers about half way through?

This show had everything it needed to grab me, and I'm so glad that it delivered what it set out to do nearly perfectly.

Yes, I did say nearly perfect.

There is only one tiny nitpick I have about Kill to Love, and that is that 12 episodes feels much too short for this type of story. Now, I completely understand why the low episode count - and we should count our blessings that we even got this show show in the first place - but there's so much going on at times that for me, personally, I felt more time dedicated to expanding and letting the story and political intrique grow would have helped move this show up to a 10/10 rating.

Knowing that Kill to Love is based on a webnovel titled 'The Eternal Silence of Mountain and Rivers' (山河永寂) and which spans over 100 chapters, there's obviously a lot that happens in the story that we don't get to see developed fully or really hear about. And it can lead to confusing plot threads at times if the viewer isn't paying full attention. I feel like even a 20 episode count would have helped provide the time to flesh out the scale of things, especially during the second half of the drama after a timeskip takes place.

But again: this is a personal nitpick. While Kill to Love is shorter than ideal, my enjoyment was not any less because of it. There is still so much about this drama I loved, from the gorgeous costume designs and cinematography, to the incredible talent of the cast here. I have to give a major shout to Zhang Zhexu; who manages to portray the complexity of a caring and affectionate Duang Ziang who appears as the perfect husband for Xiao Shuhe, only for his actions of love later turning warped, obbsessive and controlling. He is truly a standout in this hugely talented cast, and with the chemistry he shares onscreen with Mi Jin it isn't difficult for the viewer to quickly find themselves growing invested in their characters' love story together.

If you're interested the slightest in this drama please do yourself a favour and give it a chance. I will warn that this doesn't have the happiest of endings (although there is an additional scene at the end which tries to leave the viewer on a happier note than the main story does) so be aware of that's not for you. But if you want a short, good show with a really engaging story and fascinating characters, this deserves a chance. I don't think I will ever stop recommending this to people, and I'm so very thankful that the show found a way to air uncensored.

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Return of the Queen: Rising from the Ashes

🔹 If you lost everything to betrayal, would you fight your way back or let the past go?
🔹 Would I rewatch? Absolutely

📕 Overview
🔹 24 episodes, urban romance drama
🔹 Zhang Yishang plays Xu Haimeng, an heiress who turns pain into determination and rebuilds her life.
🔹 Wu Junting plays Lu Siyu, loyal and passionate, conflicted by his family’s choices and his growing feelings.
🔹 The story begins as Haimeng vanishes in a shocking accident. She reappears three years later, upending her enemies’ plans.
🔹 All 24 episodes have aired.
🔹 This year brought many stories of second chances, but Return of the Queen stands out for Haimeng’s unwavering drive and its fast-paced, emotional story.

🌸 How It Felt Watching
🔹 Every episode made me root for Haimeng’s comeback. There’s high drama, smart twists, and a heroine worth cheering for. This show is suspenseful, satisfying, and empowering.
🔹 Tone: suspenseful, cathartic, hopeful
🔹 Themes: betrayal, ambition, love, redemption, family, second chances
🔹 It reminded me a bit of The Glory, not for its historical setting, but for the feeling of watching a woman win back everything she’d lost.

✨ Cast & Acting
🔹 Zhang Yishang as Xu Haimeng: captivating and authentic from start to finish
🔹 Wu Junting as Lu Siyu: brings genuine emotion to every scene
🔹 Supporting cast: adds spark to the tense family and business conflicts

🎵 OST 🎵
🔹 Broken Crown by Chen Zhuoxuan
🔹 Back to Myself by Wu Junting

🎞️ Production Style
🔹 Elegant city visuals, stylish costumes, and episodes that never wasted time.
🔹 The directing and pacing made it a binge-worthy ride.

☕ Tea Notes
🔹 What worked: Haimeng’s transformation, powerful family drama, and every emotional payoff exceeded my hopes
🔹 What didn’t: Honestly, this show gave me everything I wanted in a modern revenge romance
☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 10/10
🌿 Tea-Scale: Perfect cup—I’d pour it again any day

✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, Return of the Queen convinced me that no setback is final if you keep fighting for yourself.

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