Reviews

Beautiful and Charming

This wasn't bad at all. I enjoyed and love Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi dynamic in this one. I think this is my first time watching Zhan in a modern drama.
I love how Lin Zhi Xiao and Gu Wei / Dr. Gu developed over time even though she was way younger, they didnt let age stop them for finding love.
It is always nice seeing 2 different opposites falling for each other.
Their kissing scenes weren't bad at all but you won't get any bed scenes just a FYI.
It had its funny scenes which I enjoyed, especially with the box of condoms LOL in the room.
I loved the ending and the wedding came off very natural and I am happy they gave us 7yrs later to see them with their own little family.

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A romcom that knows its limitations as well as its strengths

Exaggerated and loudly romantic, Me and Thee is a series that is fully aware of its own theatrical nature. At a time when Thai BL often swings between realism and heavy drama, this production chooses a different path by embracing laughter and emotional fantasy. The result is a romantic comedy that is unafraid of being sentimental, finding its identity in its own high-energy approach.

The premise follows a classic dynamic where a wealthy heir with the flair of a soap opera lead falls for a down-to-earth photographer. Khun Thee lives as if he is constantly in a grand declaration of love, while Peach approaches life with logic and caution. When these two universes collide, the story gains its own shape, supported less by narrative originality and more by the specific, heightened way the story chooses to tell itself.

The series relies heavily on Pond Naravit, who delivers a confident performance by finding the balance between the ridiculous and the endearing. Thee is impulsive and often immature, yet he is written with a sincerity that makes his over-the-top personality work. Peach serves as the essential axis that keeps the narrative grounded, with Phuwin building a restrained and observant character. While the script doesn't always give Peach the same depth it offers Thee, their chemistry remains the driving force of the show.

From a narrative standpoint, the series moves between moments of sharp focus and mild dispersion. While the secondary characters are charismatic, not all are given enough room to fully develop, leaving some subplots feeling more like sketches than complete stories. The "mafia" element also works mostly as visual flavor rather than a true source of conflict, as the real obstacles are emotional rather than external. This keeps the tone light, though it does make some of the world-building feel a bit ornamental.

Technically, the show is polished, with cinematography that stands above the usual standard. However, the frequent reliance on exaggerated sound effects to guide the humor can occasionally feel unnecessary, as the performances are often strong enough to carry the scenes on their own. The final chapters also feel somewhat rushed, trying to resolve several threads in a limited amount of time.

Ultimately, Me and Thee does not aim to be deep or revolutionary; it wants to be a comforting escape. It is an uneven but sincere romantic comedy that knows its own limitations. While it may be excessive at times, it succeeds in being an easy, lighthearted watch that prioritizes affection and laughter over complex drama.

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So I really wanted to watch this drama as all the teasers gave very cheesy and fluffy romance kinda vibes. But boy I was in for a ride. While yes the ML helped her overcome her trauma and become stronger. but I feel the show totally undermined psychology as a science specially in parts where the doctor said (or what Netflix translated to) that everything is good with your brain and current medical science cannot explain the hallucinations you are seeing.

And also the ending where her parents were apparently still alive was just cruel to the FL. They were better off dead.

In some parts of the drama I ended up crying as well,

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Soap opera chaos done right

Me and Thee was such a fun and chaotic watch, one of those dramas that keeps you smiling from start to finish. The whole story was hilarious, and all the soap-opera-style moments made everything even funnier and more over the top. It never took itself too seriously, which is exactly why it worked so well.

Thee was easily my favorite character, completely unhinged in the best way, and Pond did an amazing job bringing him to life. It’s also one of those Pond and Phuwin dramas that definitely goes on my possible rewatch list. I only wish we had seen more of Mok and Rome, because I have a huge soft spot for impossible loves and they had so much potential. PerthSanta did an excellent job, I loved them to bits and they honestly left me wanting more of this tragic relationship

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Welcome to the circus and the land of cult activity

…where brain cells die with every poor judgement the characters make. It’s an entertaining trainwreck you just cannot look away from.

Not one person was normal in this drama, and that’s surprisingly not the issue. The issue was how almost no one had a working brain. I can excuse villagers and the Gote family, because this is what happens when you don’t touch the grass enough, and by touch a grass I mean interact with normal people outside of your little cult circle. Male lead thought? No excuse. I was able to witness the negative black hole brain cell energy in its purest form. He truly did not know when to shut up - each and every time he just spilled all the tea explaining who he suspects, why, of what, and what he will do about it - straight to the suspects faces. Learn how to lie… But no, he had to verbalize every useless thought that showed up in his half empty brain. I had to pause the episodes because I was getting too much second hand embarrassment. And it was so much fun to see him keep getting into trouble, often of his own making.

What’s also annoying about his character was his obsession over being a detective and investigating - annoying, but well written. This is your typical man child with little self esteem who wants to feel important and powerful, and he mostly uses force and intimidation to get it. Zero planning, just straight to the action. Which then led to never ending conflicts with everyone in his surrounding. Not blaming him for being paranoid, but he could be smarter about it.

On the other side we had Agawa Yuki who went into the oblivious side of extreme. With the level of weirdness going on in the town, the fact she still claimed "Maybe we worry too much” was just amazing. The level of denial and wishful thinking is what gets many people dead. Her whole persona reminded me of a horror movie “Speak No Evil” - every time you accept weird behavior not to stir the pot, the boundary gets moved and at some point there are no boundaries left.

Even the innocent and pure kids did not escape the abnormal presentation. Agawa’s daughter was literally the worst judge of the characters, always wanting to befriend the criminals, murderers, and predators.

All that said, I think the scariest part of the whole show was not the Zombie Grandpa, nor the actual shenanigans happening in the village and Goto family, but how everyone tried to control, gaslight and force into obedience Agawa Daigo. The pressure put by the community, the shift of the quality of the interactions - going from attacking, shaming, isolating, to smiling and treating like a part of family. The gaslighting was so strong I also became paranoid and suspected everyone and their mother, cousin, kids and unborn babies of doing shady business and being part of the problem.

As for the Goto family, not stated in the drama, but there must be some inbreeding going on. They are way too closed of a community to have so many young people in the family without some Sweet Home Alabama vibes. Jokes aside, I actually loved watching their scenes. Figuring out their morals, laws, conflicts resolutions, hierarchy, culture and tradition was fascinating, even if scary. On one hand you can sense the ultimate loyalty they have for each other, on the other hand you can see that even considering any type of change would be viewed as betrayal.

I also love how this is basically a spider man meme of all these crazy folks pointing at each other claiming the other ones are the crazy ones. You are all part of the same circus, accept that. At first it was extremely frustrating to see all that happening and no one making rational decisions, even the police outside of the village. It didn't seem realistic, but the longer I thought about it, the more I started to accept it. This would not be so outside of the realm of possibility. I can totally see police just ignoring and not wanting to get involved in whatever is happening in a small village that is more or less isolated from the rest of the world, as long as the crazy does not start to leak into their own town and surrounding area.

On the technical side: really good transitions between shots - often focused on a specific item (apple in episode one) or movement - one character walking away, close up to their back, fade do black, camera moves away and we are following a different character. Small things that just work and make the shift between scenes more smooth. As psychotic as I might sound, I also think the drama was visually stunning. I love the realistic gore, the blood that looked like blood and not cheap Temu red paint, the costumes, set design - all great.

The music was just fire, amazing, perfect, both in timing and the choice. The end of the episode instrumental? Perfection. It’s literally a crime that it's not released anywhere. I am honestly mad.

As for the acting - where to even begin? Yagira Yuya aced the role of the hot-tempered detective with obvious internal issues. The way I wanted to both beat him up back into reality and witness him beating people up just shows the complexity of the character and the great portrayal - made me have conflicting feelings and it made sense. Kasamatsu Show was probably my favorite - up till now I am not fully sure how sane Goto Keisuke was, but I know creating that feeling in viewers was intentional.

From the supporting cast, the one that I want to praise the most was Yoshihara Mitsuo as Goto Iwao. I’d assume for most Mutsuo was more of a memorable character, but somehow for me the more calculative and methodological Iwao was more frightening - he almost seemed normal, and that underlying sense of danger that was less obvious, but ever-present could not be easy to deliver.

I know for many this drama was gruesome and uncomfortable to watch, but for me it was just a fun even if slightly frustrating watch. Maybe I am desensitized because of all the horror I saw, but I just kept laughing with every new pathological and shocking reveal happening on screen.

Can this drama be viewed as stand alone without watching part 2? No. It’s not the case of most of the plot getting semi-conclusion. You cannot treat it as a drama with an open ending, because it honestly presents no ending. The last scene is a cliffhanger that more or less forces you to watch more if you wish to get any conclusion. Will I watch season 2? For sure, but I need a short break first :)

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Messy.

Dec 2025
Maybe it's a generational thing, but a Genie is not Satan (or Iblis in this case), and so the reference to that name just didn't fit, and bugged me throughout.
In folklore the Genie (or Jinn) was created by God/Allah, and could be good, evil or neutral. Naughty ones got imprisoned in containers.
All boxes ticked.
However, the merging of more religious content (as mentioned, plus the angel of death, angels at all, hell etc), ruined it for me, as it made the character nessy and blurred. If they wanted to make up a new fantasy character, then rename it.
What I also couldn't handle, was the way the FL lead character treated him. I get she was a psycho, but I found too much of it irritating and often uncomfortable.
The plot became frayed for me, and both the story and characters were often all over the place.
The personality of FL's grandmother was one of the biggest changes... yes we change/mature as we age, but her younger self was actually not easy for me to like at all.
Personally speaking, it was KWB that carried this drama.
The acting overall was good, it was the story/script that totally let it down.
Lovely to look at/visually, but very disappointing for me and I wouldn't rewatch.
KWB and other cast members, have been in far better dramas than this. It could have been superb ~ but wasn't by a long way.

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original is the OG

I just completed this drama, and it took me only one day to finish it. One advantage of watching this drama is that it has a very short duration. It doesn’t take much of your time, and overall, it’s a good watch.
I liked it. I won’t say that I didn’t like it — I actually did. However, this drama cannot be compared to its original version. The original is definitely the OG and one of my favorite dramas I’ve ever watched (I’m talking about the original here).
This drama is good, but the truth is that it feels very rushed. They spent quite a lot of time on the school phase — the school days were shown in detail — but later, the college part and especially the ending were rushed a lot. I felt that many things were wrapped up in a very short time, and the details were not very clear. In contrast, the original drama had much better detailing, which made the story feel more complete and emotional.
I watched this drama mainly because it refreshed my mood. I would say it’s a good watch, and you can give it a try. But if you have already watched the original, I’m telling you honestly — you probably won’t like this version as much. After all, the original is the OG, right?
The best thing I liked about this drama was the wedding dance of the three main leads — the three boys. That part was so good, honestly. I absolutely loved it.

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The Gangster who chose to win Peach's heart sincerely but as dramatically as possible!

GMMTV has always given us over-the-top romcoms, but it was never perfect until Me and Thee happened. It's the perfect blend of comedy and romance which leaves no choice but to love it wholeheartedly from the start till the end.

The storyline is simple; a gangster falls in love with a photographer, Peach, who had never thought of falling in love with a man before. Till this point, it seems like a conventional lovestory, but it takes a different turn when the gangster, Thee, is your not-so-serious guy who can't take "No" for an answer. So Peach is out there questioning his life and what the hell the gangster wants from him. And it's a hilarious and heartwarming journey of two people with different upbringings and morals crossing their paths while trying to figure out their own heart.

The acting of Pond, Phuwin and Est is simply phenomenal! They delivered something I'd never imagined liking. Pond's over-the-top, exaggerated expressions, dramatic mood swings and dialogues made it so entertaining that one cannot help but fall in love with his hilarious charismatic persona. Will his character be on the wall of the most memorable character of the year or more like a living meme? Lol! On the other hand, Phuwin is us, the audience. He is THE MOST ORDINARY, SANEST PERSON YOU HAVE EVER MET! While watching this series, we sometimes can't help but question how ridiculous it is or sounds and Phuwin was right there, representing, questioning, judging every single ridiculous thing that doesn't fit the normal parameters for us. His character was so well written and acted that I felt like he wasn't really acting, he was just being himself the whole time. That's the charm of him I loved the most. While everything was going overly dramatically, Mok (Est) was just there, as Thee's bodyguard/friend, judging him and himself that he didn't get paid enough to tolerate his day-to-day ridiculous nonsensical wishes. It was so unserious and funny. I adored them all! Except PerthSanta storyline, it was unnecessary and poorly done. It was so toxic and nonsensical that their patch up didn't make sense for all the troubles they've through. Totally skippable! But WilliamEst hits different, their chemistry speaks louder even if they're just looking at eachother. They're the icing on the cake, yumm!

The cinematography was beautiful, the OST was upbeat, suited the ambience and their storyline perfectly. One thing I want to mention, it's the handpan instrument, the thing Thee called the "turtle shell thing". It was my first time discovering that instrument and I think it was love at first sight. Now I just can't stop listening to handpan music. It's so calming and gentle that it feels like a musical hug to my senses. I'll always be grateful for all the magical exposure this series gave me.

This is Pond and Phuwin's fourth work together. We've seen them work in Fish Upon the Sky, Never Let Me Go and We Are. Personally, I've never seen any of their work other than Never Let Me Go, and it failed to entertain me from an acting and storyline perspective. I never felt the urge to get interested in this CP because, for me, it seemed to be lacking in some ways. But this time it's different. Me and Thee is the first script which let them bloom into their best version of themselves by working on their facial expressions and acting skills. As they leaned fully into their comedic instinct, the result is one of the most entertaining BL premieres the studio has delivered in 2025.

Me and Thee is that gangster romance drama where you can put yourself in the Peach's character and see this whole storyline from his perspective. Why Peach? Because it has got those cinematic emotions and feelings written all over the series. Sometimes it's ridiculously hilarious, sometimes the characters get you swooning all over again, and sometimes you can't help but get emotional. It's a wholesome package for a bingeworthy drama.

Overall, it's a must-watch drama for any BL fan out there. You just cannot skip this one. It's a heartwarmingly wholesome series which I highly recommend curing your wrecked, tired and overworked heart. Just go for it!

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