Reviews

Fun watch but didn't impress me

I had low expectations from SeaKeen after "Only Boo" but this pleasantly surprised me. Their acting improved immensely, especially Sea. The plot reminded me of Bad Buddy at first but it quickly changed directions from that into an interesting time travel story. Jerome and Jinn were super adorable and I loved them a lot but I wasn't sold on SeaKeen's chemistry at all. They still seem a bit awkward in many scenes. Van and Farm's Story was the first time I was both extremely invested in a side couples story yet didn't want them together at the same time. I don't like that they glossed over what Van did so easily. They needed MUCH more development. They were played by Java and Surf, upcoming GMMTV actors and couple. Their acting was phenomenal, especially Java. He's so talented. Their chemistry was also really great together. I can't wait to see more from those two. The plot was kinda mid but overall, it was a good show.

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Misunderstood but one of the BEST series' from GMMTV

I think a lot of people misunderstood this show. It wasn't really a romance or GL, although it has GL elements in it. The story was more about Na's character arc and her development.

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The fact that she didn't end up with Leemhai in the end wasn't unusual because we saw how much she changed and improved by the end, which was the point. This was Jan and Jingjing's first series together and I absolutely loved their chemistry. I've been begging for Jan in a GL for years and it turned out as amazing as I thought. The acting was really great and the chemistry was the BEST I've seen from GMMTV and GLs in general. Great show overall.

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Painful to push through but survived for the visuals

Let’s be completely honest: this drama was absolute trash, and pushing through it was an exercise in pure endurance. I skipped through an embarrassing number of scenes just to survive, because sitting through the initial drag in real time was painful. The entire first half was an aimless slog—it didn’t even border on watchable until episode 17, and it took until the final five episodes to resemble an actual, functional story. The endless, juvenile push-and-pull between the leads was infuriating to watch; rather than building genuine tension, it just drained the narrative of any real momentum. It wasn’t until the tail end, when the plot finally dropped the petty games and introduced genuine external conflict and real stakes to resolve, that the show offered anything of substance. The tragic ending hit hard, but the bittersweet parallel universe payoff at least gave some much-needed closure after all that frustration.
The singular reason I didn't drop this entirely comes down to the face cards. The entire cast looks stunning, but Zhang Linghe in tailored suits and waistcoats is on a completely different level. His styling carried this production on its back, and the visual payoff of seeing him styled so impeccably was the only reward for sitting through such an exhausting script. It’s a 5/10 purely for his aesthetics, but as an actual drama, it’s a mess I’d never revisit.

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? TWO HIDDEN BOSSES WHO REFUSE TO BELIEVE EACH OTHER

OVERALL IMPRESSION🌟
This was an outrageously unrealistic hidden-identity romance that somehow became refreshing through its unexpected comedy and the leads’ wonderful chemistry. The script repeatedly wandered into complete nonsense, but Xian Jia Chen and Ge Xiao Xi embraced the absurdity so naturally that I watched it with great pleasure.

WHAT I LIKED💖
• I loved that both leads repeatedly told each other they were not poor—yet neither believed the other! Their secret attempts to provide food and necessities created sweet comedy while showing that they cared without knowing the other’s wealth.
• Their acceptance of one another gave the romance real value. Each believed the other had very little, but still admired kindness, intelligence and ability rather than status.
• The contrast with the ex and his girlfriend was deliciously ironic. Once they lost their money, they immediately considered each other worthless and abandoned the relationship.
• The leads were both secretly powerful, creating an exceptionally formidable couple rather than another romance where one helpless partner constantly needed rescuing.
• I enjoyed learning that the ML was also the person who had originally saved the FL. She had spent years repaying the wrong man, while her genuine benefactor entered her life through an impulsive marriage.
• The comedy was completely unpredictable: magic mushrooms, dancing models, men pretending to worship a chair, an Oompa-Loompa-sized Tarzan receiving two black eyes and even a fishing scene with unexpected *Titanic* energy!
• Xian Jia Chen and Ge Xiao Xi were perfectly matched. Their mutual love, trust and support made the relationship sweet, while their chemistry carried even the most ridiculous scenes.

WHAT I DISLIKED⚠️
• The ongoing arguments, public humiliations and verbal sparring became repetitive and noisy. Several discussions could have been considerably shorter.
• The later storyline became outrageously dark, particularly a plot involving a son poisoning his mother for insurance money. It felt disturbing and strangely disconnected from the lighthearted romance.
• The ease with which customers could be drugged in a public establishment was both alarming and absurd.
• This drama required an enormous suspension of disbelief. Viewers wanting realism or subtle storytelling may struggle with it.

PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCES🎭
• For a lower-budget short drama, the leads pulled plenty of rabbits out of the hat. They moved between comedy, romance, action and seriousness effortlessly.
• Xian Jia Chen’s relaxed charisma and delightfully unusual ML personality added humour without making him appear foolish.
• Ge Xiao Xi’s light comedic performance balanced him beautifully. Their chemistry was the drama’s greatest strength and proved how strongly casting can determine whether an outrageous story succeeds.
• The screenwriter found creative humour within an overused trope, while the direction kept the absurd moments lively and entertaining.

FINAL THOUGHTS💭
This was never the drama I expected it to become—and usually in the best possible way! It offered a sweet and supportive romance between two capable people, plenty of face-slapping, bizarre comedy and almost no reliance on the usual violent or aphrodisiac-driven romantic clichés. The script was loud, unrealistic and occasionally tiresome, but the leads transformed it into something charming. If you enjoy Secretly Powerful Couples, Double Hidden Identities, Revenge and unapologetically ridiculous comedy, this is well worth watching.

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Something more than an ordinary BL

This BL was not just a BL filled with fluff and all the goodies you find in the usual BL. It focused both on the romance as well as the problems faced by gay couples. Which included how people around them treat them, how they react, how difficult/different it is for them to get intimate etc.

Another unique thing that i noticed here was that the side characters weren't on the extremely like they absolutely accept them or absolutely reject them instead they were in this middle zone. Where they were fine having a gay person among them but also teased him for being gay although they do stop once he says he didn't like it. The parents taking their time to accept the child etc. Which i felt was pretty realistic.

The reason I am giving it a nice is cz i felt something was missing. Like i wanted to know the characters goal in life. What they become in future. The story behind the friend that seems to have a crush on sui etc. Overall it's a pretty good bl

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A heartfelt romance story with amazing chemistry

My introduction to BL content occurred in middle school. I had my "wattpad phase" and I started reading doujinshi simultaneously. During the pandemic, I watched Yuri On Ice, my first queer anime and shortly after that, I watched Heartstopper, my first queer tv series. While I had consumed various types of LGBTQ media, I hadn't watched any other live action series so I decided to start with Bad Buddy, in order to dip my toes into the BL industry.

Nevertheless, instead of dipping my toes only, I threw my whole body into the water. And I don't plan leaving anytime soon.

Bad Buddy is a modern day "Romeo and Juliet", only this time, between two boys. Pran and Pat had been taught to dislike each other since they were children. Their families shared a history of mutual rivalry, always competing against each other and the parents passed it down to their sons. Aside from the rivalry between their families, Pran and Pat find themselves clashing at university too, since their faculties oppose one another. Amidst this chaos, Pran and Pat find themselves drawn to each other and soon, romance blooms.

It didn't take too long for me to become invested in the story. The series was lighthearted and fun and I enjoyed Pran and Pat's shenanigans. From the very first episode, I could feel the tension between them. The more I watched and the more Pran and Pat's relationship unfolded, the harder I rooted for them. Through flashbacks, it was revealed that they never truly hated each other but it was always their families who put them against each other, causing the downfall of their friendship in the tenth grade. Having another chance to rekindle their relationship, Pran and Pat become closer again - only this time, old feelings resurface and get involved.

The production of the series was simple but efficient. There were various scenes which encapsulated Pran and Pat's emotions and the close-ups added more intimacy. Although it took me some time to get used to some editing choices regarding the camera angles or scene cuts, overall Bad Buddy's production was well-made, portraying the charming nature of the story perfectly.

I'd like to applaud the writing team about how they incorporated the product placements in the story. They worked as a foil for Pran and Pat's relationship and I found it both funny and cute, since I associated all of these products with the boys. Now, every time I'll look at a make-up remover, I'll think of Pran and Pat slowly wiping the face of each other or when I'll look at an iced tea, I'll remember about Pran leaving some bottles outside Pat's dorm.

The soundtrack was one of the most notable aspects. Since music had brought Pran and Pat closer in high school, it also helped them become close again in university. "Just Friends" conveyed the longing of both Pran and Pat while "Our Song" became what the title indicates: a song for Pran and Pat only. The alternative versions of the latter one, throughout the series, played a fundamental role in establishing the right atmosphere between the characters. It could be cheerful, nostalgic or sad but its association to the boys was a constant reminder of their love and devotion.

Although I am not familiar with the common tropes of Thai BLs, even I could tell that Bad Buddy did some things differently. First and foremost, I appreciated that the series didn't fall into the trap of introducing "gender roles" in a gay relationship. Pran himself pointed out that it's ridiculous to call one another "husband and wife" while they're both males. While this can be playful between couples, it's understandable that it establishes harmful stereotypes, by labelling the more "docile" partner as the female counterpart and the "stronger" one as the husband.

Another positive surprise was how the sexualities of the boys were handled. Pran was comfortable with being gay and his friends and family supported that. As for Pat, he had to come to terms with him being attracted to girls AND boys but instead of stretching that for as many episodes as possible, the realization (and acceptance) came naturally.

What ultimately shapes Bad Buddy as one of the most enjoyable BLs out there, is the relationship between Pran and Pat. And that cannot be attributed to none others than Nanon and Ohm. Their chemistry was so natural, it was as if they had gotten lost in their roles, getting absorbed by their characters. I couldn't take my eyes off them, completely in awe by their interactions and the portrayal of Pran and Pat's emotions. I rewatched many of their scenes and even know, after being done with the series, I miss having Pran and Pat on my screen.

The gradual build-up of Pran and Pat's relationship was handled perfectly. Not too rushed but not too stretched either. They needed to learn how to get along with each other again, clear up their feelings and then become an official couple. Their relationship was so healthy and I appreciated how they communicated their problems with each other instead of having too many misunderstandings as a couple.

I cannot imagine other actors as Pran and Pat. Nanon, through his expressions and eyes conveyed Pran's vulnerability perfectly and the same goes for Ohm as Pat. Their performances, albeit lighthearted for the majority of time, still carried so many emotions and the heavier scenes showcased Nanon and Ohm's talent more than enough.

The rest of the characters were very compelling. I adored Pa and Ink, Pa's banters with her brother, Pat were always playful and funny while Ink was so kind and supportive of the boys. I appreciate that she wasn't used as a mere decoy and she wasn't reduced to a girl who got "between" Pran and Pat. She was her own person with her own feelings and eventually, her own relationship. I just loved Ink and Pa's development, it was very plausible how they went from friends to lovers and they have become one of my most favourite side couples. Let's go, lesbians!

Korn, Pat's friend, also caught my attention. He surprised me with his supportive attitude towards Pat once he discovered his relationship with Pran. I enjoyed Drake's acting too, he didn't come across as cringe as I feared and he encapsulated Korn 's immature and playful personality in a charming way.

Bad Buddy was truly an endearing series but be it as it may be, some aspects regarding the writing could have been handled better. The story had a good pacing but there were some scenes which dragged it quite a bit since they were unnecessarily long. In the latest episodes, this got better but in the earlier ones it was quite a problem for me. I was watching and at the same time, I kept thinking for how long this scene would last.

Regarding the conflict between the parents and Pran and Pat's secrecy around their relationship, what I wished would have happened is for the boys to had stood up for themselves even more. I would have preferred it if they had made it clear to their parents that they wanted to be together no matter what. The ending was very positive and cathartic but Pran and Pat's plan to make their parents slowly warm up to the idea of them being together didn't feel great for me. It was as if they cared about their parents feelings more than their own, I know that they found a way to balance this but still, no child should have to live in the shadows just to please their parents.

Characterization in general was good but some of the side characters could have been written in more depth, in order to compliment the main couple more. Wai, Pran's friend, was a character who, to tell the truth, made me conflicted. He came across as too pressuring at times and his behavior towards Pran could've been better. I like this type of flawed characters but the series barely called out his behavior or made him truly apologize. He did something unfathomable later on and although he kinda atoned for this, I still didn't find it enough. It would have been better if he hadn't been portrayed in such a negative way, he could have been a good friend who cared about Pran and still make mistakes but the writer overdid it, thus making his character hard to fully enjoy. Fear not, however, for Jimmy's performance more than made up for everything.

With all things considered, Bad Buddy has earned a soft spot in my heart. It was a well-rounded series which centered around a beautiful romance, one of my most favourites in the recent years. I'm very happy for getting introduced to Thai BLs through Bad Buddy and I'll certainly miss my chaotic couple. I cannot recommend this series enough and if anyone thinks of starting watching it, I say go for it!

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Sweet to serious

This series has such a sweetness to it from the very beginning. However, as you continue to follow it, it does take a more serious tone once you get into the later episodes.
It's a drama that doesn't just deal with a BL theme, but rather how people react in different way toward someone coming out., some in a good way and some in a bad way. This is very apparent in the final two episodes.
While the two main protagonists look at life totally different, they eventually make great chemistry together. Tsubasa Nakagawa shows us his character with a mask on his face most of the series. While we're all used to face masks since covid, this is a face covering for an entirely different reason. He does a great job at showing us his character's insecurities toward other people and just life itself.
Masaya Sakuragi gives us a totally different character, open and happy about life. He does a great acting job as well. We kind of understand his personality when we eventually meet his family.
I think the finale is the strongest of the series, because it shows how support and understanding plays a major role in both their lives. It gives them a great conclusion in this unstable relationship, as it gives us a satisfying ending as well.
Definitely an enjoyable series to watch!

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This lakorn is my medicine to relive sadness ?

I have watched this lakorn for 3rd time!! This has been my most favorite and to enjoy lakorn. I watch this mostly because of prin-kao. Prin is such a versatile actor. his smile can kill so many😛
Although this has been my fav i still hate few characters and wish i had the ability to slap them through my phone screen.. My goodness they get on my nerves. How can they just bully and be rude to anyone!
I watch this lakorn whenever i am feeling low and after watching those rude characters my sadness turns into anger.. and thats how i overcome my frustration 😂😂 but i still enjoy prin and his overly cute and evil character that develops with time. I was mad at FL for trusting that villain too much more than ML. Overall it will always be my fav..please cast them together in another lakorn pls

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It's cute

I know a lot of people have said a lot of nothing happens in this drama, but I don't agree. It’s like a coming of age/slice of life drama. The characters develop by the end; I especially like how Sui changes and that one friend in the group (although the other guys change some too). There are themes of family dynamics, self-worth, bullying - not too heavy but just enough. There’s not a lot of skinship, but to me it had enough intimacy to carry the story. It’s like a calm river, not too much going on but enough to enjoy your time. The characters are endearing; it is a very cute school drama.

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"It means disturbing what must never be disturbed."

The East Palace was a visual spectacle with numerous supernatural fights in the drama’s Upside Down World. There was a cute creepy creature suitable for mass sales. A likeable supernatural crime fighting duo. Yet the writing was inconsistent and haphazard.

Gu Cheon has the ability to see things others don’t and can even cross over to the spirit realm. He is “encouraged” to work for the king when the crown prince’s life is in danger. Truth be told, the crown princes have been dropping dead for over 30 years. It will be up to Gu Cheon and the ghost hearing banished princess Saeng Gang to lift the curse and save the day.

What worked for me:
~~For a drama, the special effects and sets were top notch. They believably brought an Upside Down World to life or death or unlife, whatever…
~~I liked that the two main characters had abilities that contributed to solving the mysteries.
~~Even though his face was often obscured it was good to see Kwak Dong Yeon.
~~Like the acting, some of the fights were better than others. The final fight’s overuse of sped up, slowed down, shaky camera action made me dizzy.

What didn’t work for me:
~~The writing was all over the place. It also didn’t help that they spent nearly the first two episodes on exposition. That’s a lot of ‘splaining to do, especially if they were going to disregard parts of it as they went along.
~~Characters healed miraculously and almost immediately from very, very serious wounds with no magical lore explaining it. And Saeng Gang suddenly being able to accomplish similar tasks as GC without a similar creation story made no sense to me.
~~I know chemistry is in the eye of the beholder, but I found it sorely lacking between the leads.
~~Nearly the whole lot of the royal family was rotten so the stakes weren’t particularly high. Characters died or were “mostly dead” (shameless Princess Bride quote) nearly every episode diminishing the tension of whether they would survive in the next.
~~The repetitive noble idiocy and trusting untrustworthy people made one character’s statement ring particularly true though they didn’t learn from it, “I was a complete and utter fool.”
~~The ghosts wandering around had no problem yacking, except for revealing key plot points until it was too late.
~~This was a made-up world full of mystical and magical powers yet women were still pretty much kept in a cage. Defying the laws of physics and nature was perfectly fine. Letting a royal woman step foot outside the palace---now that’s just crazy talk. No wonder the Dowager Queen’s wig was wrapped a little too tightly. Felt like a decided lack of imagination.

To sum up:

The East Palace was a spectacle to watch full of creative special effects and lots of purposeful hero walks. As long as you can turn off your brain’s notifications of, “Syntax error or that didn't make sense,” it can be a binge worthy drama.

1 October 2026

Trigger Warnings: Snake (biiiig snake), child death, dismemberment/decapitation, ghosts that bordered on zombies.

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what a great chemistry!

okay! I started this show was no big expectations ! I always start shows and drop them if I don't like them but I was so pleasantly surprised by the show! star with the story . not an original idea honestly it's been done multiple times but what made the kind of story works is the chemistry between the actors which was very present! also I loved how they dealt with the parents problems which was a problem I had with another show ending with the couple fake breaking up for the parents! I loved this ending much better! also can't wait for another show between the actors because I think they really deserve it! the side couple was a nothing burger for me like if you removed their love story nothing would change for better or worse! maybe if I see them in another show with a better storyline for them I can judge it better

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