Reviews

From Promise to Pure Nonsense: Good Cast, okish ost, and a Storyline So Dumb It Should Be Illegal

Let me give credit where it’s due — the cast did a solid job with what they were given, and the OST was genuinely enjoyable at times. That’s the only reason I made it through to the end.

Now onto the absolute trainwreck that was the story. Where do I even start?

This drama began with a sliver of potential, but that was quickly thrown out the window. It started good, ended bad — and then repeated that same loop, over and over. Just when you thought it was finding direction, it veered straight back into nonsense. It made sense for a moment, then completely lost the plot — like the writers were just pulling random garbage out of a hat each episode.

And yes — they even tried to subtly (or not so subtly) slide in an incest subplot between a so-called brother and sister. Why? Absolutely no clue. It was uncomfortable, unnecessary, and added nothing. Instead of shock value, it just came off as desperate and gross.

The "kill rate portals" or whatever sci-fi-fantasy element they were trying to introduce had zero context or explanation. Characters were killed left and right without any emotional weight or logical progression. No backstory, no world-building, no consequences — just violence for the sake of filling screen time.

The plot had no spine, no direction, and no payoff. It was like the writers had a dartboard full of random plot twists and decided to go with whatever they hit that day. Conflicts were introduced and dropped at will. Motivations? Nowhere to be found. Continuity? Who needs that?

By the end, it was just a mess of pointless scenes, forced emotions, and empty action. A waste of a talented cast and a decent soundtrack.

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1st outing with BL couple Joss and Gawin

Disclaimer

What I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.

Okay! So, of course I wanted to watch this series because I love watching series/movies with vampires—where sometimes it's done properly and other times it's not. I am a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Series as well as The Vampire Diaries. I have watched Interview With a Vampire (the series and the movie), Buffy the Vampire Series (the movie), Angel, the Underworld movie franchise, and The Originals, just to name a few. So, this series got me a bit excited as it was my first Thai vampire series that I was going to watch, and it was a BL!

Now, I must admit that it did start off well for me personally. But then, it kind of dwindles a bit when Tong and Mark get together. However, it got interesting and better for me by episode 9, with a strong episode 10 , followed by episode 11 having me on the edge of my seat, only to be kind of let down in episode 12. I know that people find it a perfect and good ending. But, to me, personally, I felt underwhelmed. And this has happened many times with GMMTV series and me.

This series did have its pros and cons, and that's why I gave it the rating of 8.5/10 due to these reasons.

Pros:
💕Joss being shirtless in many (if not all) of the episodes
💕The chemistry between Joss and Gawin is just top-notch, and I cannot wait to see them in their next series together
💕For you to loose my attention and then just drag it back from episodes 9 to 11 and some parts of 12, yeah, your good
💕The storyline was easy for me to follow and it kept my attention (for most of the times)

Cons:
💔I felt that some of the deaths were not really necessary (Tonkla, Nakan, and (especially) Wan)—I know that they would add emotions for the other characters, but I still don't see the need for them.
💔Having watched so many vampire series/movies, it really did not cross any of their minds that another option for Tong was to turn into a vampire instead of killing him? Because that was the first thing I kept thinking to myself when they kept insisting that they had to kill Tong
💔 The ending felt (of course) kind of rushed to me. But hey, Tong and Mark got their happy ending at the cost of other people's/vampires' lives.

All in all, a very good series with an excellent introduction to us viewers to this new BL couple, Joss and Gawin.

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How the love of a woman set everything in motion

It's nothing new how the love of a woman could come between two best friends, but this story takes it to another level. It's unbelievable the path this threesome of friends take throughout this drama, for the good, but most definitely for the bad.
I wasn't sure to stick with this, but I've become a big fan of Choo Young Woo, so I decided to keep watching. I'm really glad I did.
The way episode 1 ends so shockingly, you're kind of glued to this series without stopping.
Young Woo is amazing, along with Dong Yoon & In Ah. Perfectly matched up to make a great trio throughout this drama.
It's a bit disturbing how you could allow your best friend to go to prison for something you did, but as the series goes on, you realize not just what a special friendship they have, but how Du Hak will do anything & everything to protect Cheol Ung.
It does get kind of ugly to watch the hated surface with this two best friends later in the series, but it was to be expected.
I was worried how this would end, because you kind of know that it can only end up badly, ... but the writers were pretty good at keeping this story satisfying, particularly at the end. It actually does end in a sort of happy way with a bit confusing but laughable ending. It kind of puts a shiny bow on the entire story and brings in around in one complete circle to make for a great series! Thumbs up. Great job

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Perfect Crime.

Well, well, well. This is one to watch, if you want to play a thrilling guessing game and figure out the modus operandi of the perpetrator.

Sai consists of a series of seemingly unrelated deaths taking place over different prefectures/regions... all that are done by one man.
Until Domoto-san, the detective daughter of a famous criminal profiler, finds a common link among them.
What makes this drama a standout from the rest is that the serial killer knew how to choose his victims. He probed their emotions, explored the misery of the people around them, settling on ambiguous targets which prompt lazy detectives to arrive to an immediate conclusion. I could figure out how he chose the targets or the people around them.

It was thrilling to figure out how his mind worked, but this doesn't stop just at that. As the drama draws to a close, his tactics change. Very understandably. You'll have to watch the drama to know why.

While Domoto-san is definitely the star detective, inspite of limited screentime for the first four episodes, it was Iida-san who stole the scene. For someone who exhibits casual arrogance and resorts to shallow conclusions, he had a kind heart and was suprisingly, very, very sharp. Too sharp, perhaps.

The drama had very minimal background music and cinematography that was on point and attempted to capture the essence of the scene.

I was disappointed on how abruptly it was all over, as it ends on both despair and hope. It definitely needed another season for a neat denouement, but I'm satisfied for now. [Many thanks to HPriest for the fansubs.]
I'm just happy that somewhere, Domoto-san's curiosity is alive and kicking.

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I just wish there was less of the irritating complaining, whining, and brattyness.

Nah I am not a hater but the acting feel weak you know.

Story is boring as well.

Editing also.

I have watched a lot of period dramas but this one is the worse of them all.

This story is weak no twist and nothing much half of the story of next episode is halfof previous one .

If you want to just pass your time you can watch
But honestly not worth it.

The love story of On Dal and Song Soo-Jung was beautiful. They shared some intense kisses, loved it. Also the love between the princess and her bodyguard was very touching. So these four characters kept me watching.

I could appreciate the time travelling story.

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Will not recommend.

Very boring and the acting wasn't good either,, there was no chemistry between the actors and the plot was literally non existent, god i wish i never watched this.


There's weaknesses. It falls short in some areas. They could have played up the new difference in strength a little more. She is now he. She can push him around some - and he definitely has something coming. They missed some opportunities to have more fun with that. There's some plot devices that feel wedged in poorly, like the mini drama in which an ankle injury might get in the way of an important show. The weirdest thing about it is how they become attracted to eachother. Can you imagine kissing yourself? I can't. I know we're supposed to love ourselves... but that doesn't mean we're supposed to LUV ourselves...

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basic? yes! perfect? yes!!

obviously this is my opinion so not everyone may feel the same; but this was a perfect show for me. after watching moody and dramatic dramas lately, i needed something fun and lighthearted for a change!

the plot is very basic and tropey but its executed very well and i wasn’t bored during any episode. i also loved how aware the characters were about their feelings; especially fah because his feelings were evident from the start and it was more interesting that way.

the acting was very cute and fit the silly and upbeat tone of the show. obviously, it isn’t meant to complex and deep for the theme of the show, so i wasn’t expecting some profound writing about performances.

i loved the casting because the leads have such great chemistry but i LOVED the side characters!! teerak’s friend group was hilarious and i loved their interactions and chemistry as a group. i also loved the senior group, especially babe!

overall, it was definitely a 10. so cute throughout the show and definitely rewatchable in the future.

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DEFINITELY MADE of GLASS :(

GENRE:
Melodrama

ENGLISH TITLE:
"Glass Engagement" / "Glass Marriage"

SYNOPSIS (YT description):
“Forced to marry a blind disabled CEO, she loved him deeply despite knowing he loved another.”


REVIEW (⚠️ spoilers):
Production is mediocre. Directing seems fine. Acting is good. The storyline is tragic, sad and unfinished. The ending itself though, is neither happy nor tragic, but it SHOULD be. After the last tragic incident, it should have ended with a bang, but it proceeded with a mix of depressing hope. I agree with the FL, if the ML REALLY loved her and wanted to choose her, even a gun to his head couldn’t have stopped him. This ML was seemingly passionate about the FL but he didn’t consistently follow through. The FL’s new husband is a good person but is permanently friend-zoned. I’m glad he told the FL to make a clear choice so he can decide to move on. But it ended with the FL unable to choose what to do, stuck in limbo, just staring at the ML, who was holding their child. Its just very sad and my heart has a hole now. There’s a couple plot holes. There’s no chemistry, ONLY forced kisses and forced intercourse.

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Great Chemistry And Visuals, Terrible Plot

I’m kind of disappointed with the plot, even though I have to admit I had some fun watching the drama overall. I definitely skipped a few scenes that felt unnecessary or dragged out, but there were parts that were really entertaining too. The whole parallel world premiere idea had so much potential, and I was genuinely looking forward to where the story could go. It could have been something really great if it had been written better, but they just had to ruin it with that plot twist.

So here’s what happens. Cir gets into an accident and wakes up claiming he’s from another world. He says that in that world he’s Phu’s boyfriend. At first, this sounds interesting, even a bit romantic in a weird sci-fi way. He knows everything about Phu, his favorite food, his habits, tiny little details that would make sense if he really was his boyfriend in another universe. But then they decide to hit us with the twist: he’s not from another world at all. He’s just a stalker. All that knowledge about Phu? Not because of some deep soul connection across worlds. Just years of watching him. It honestly threw me off.

Are we supposed to root for Cir after that? Because I couldn’t. I tried, but that kind of manipulation just isn’t something I can overlook, especially in a romance. And Phu being so naive didn’t help either. He’s sweet and innocent and it felt like Cir was taking full advantage of that. The dynamic shifts from romantic to uncomfortable once you realize what’s actually going on. This kind of twist might have worked in a psychological thriller or even a crime drama. I would have loved it there. But in a love story? It just made me feel uneasy. Stalking isn’t romantic. It’s creepy. And trying to pass it off as passion or devotion just feels wrong.

I know Cir’s mom was terrible and did so many horrible things, but just because your mom is a bxtch doesn’t mean you’re justified to be one too. Traumatic upbringing doesn’t give anyone a free pass to manipulate others. That part of his character might’ve added depth if it had been handled with more nuance, but here it just felt like an excuse to excuse his behavior.

And I kind of didn’t care about the side characters. I’m pretty sure the writer didn’t either. The friends and second couple were clearly thrown in for comic relief, but they didn’t relieve any comedy. It all felt forced and flat. Also, can we talk about Ozone for a second? He’s Cir’s brother who just randomly appears so Cir can freely be weirdly obsessed with Phu , and then they leave him with the mom at the end like that’s totally fine? What was that?

That said, I’m not going to lie. The chemistry between Cir and Phu was undeniable. There were so many cute and spicy moments that really worked if you could forget about the whole manipulation thing for a second. Their interactions had a kind of natural spark to them, and I found myself enjoying a lot of their scenes together despite everything. It’s one of those rare cases where the actors manage to carry the emotional weight even when the writing doesn’t support it.

The one thing that really stood out, though, was the production value. The cinematography was beautiful. There were so many visually striking scenes that I kept noticing throughout the series. One of my favorites was the contrast between the warm orange and cold blue lighting in their apartments during episode three. It was such a pretty and subtle way of showing the differences between their lives and emotional states. The color grading was just really well done in general. And the camera work felt intentional, not just point and shoot. Even the song choices added a lot of emotion to the scenes. The NSFW moments were surprisingly well shot too. Not over the top, but still intimate and engaging.

Overall, I wouldn’t say it was a bad watch. I was entertained, and there were definitely elements that kept me engaged. But the story could have been so much better. There was so much potential in the parallel world setup and they wasted it on a twist that just made everything uncomfortable. If they had leaned into the sci-fi element or given us a real reason to root for Cir without making him a stalker, this could have been something special. But unfortunately, it just ended up being another story that almost got there but didn’t quite stick the landing.

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loved it.

I absolutely loved this drama.
it is short, it doesn't go that deep into many things but still manages to deliver some heartfelt moment.

hyun Jin is a freshman who just moved to the big city for university.
the sonbae (sorry I'm bad with names) is about to graduate and struggles with different kind of issue.

they randomly meet in a restaurant and sparkles just start exploding between the two.
at first they are clearly attracted to each other but as we go on their connection deepens and they start relying more on each other.

what I liked about their relationship is that even though their relationship start by mere attraction they really end up being a good match. two people who understand and complemate each other. it doesn't feel like an insta love.

what I like about the drama is that they aren't over sexualized. yes we get some intimate scene between them but it is really nothing too invasive or extra. their moments are sweet and not too explicit. classy.

what I didn't liked is that the episodes end abruptly and we start the next one feeling that some moments are missing.
It felt a bit weird going through jump cuts even inside the same episode.

spoiler.

I really disliked when the drama suggested the other guy died. I was fine with him being dead but I disliked they way it was set. the characters clearly state he is dead but then suddenly they switch over "he is in Recovery".

the other characters are not that well flashed out but I still managed to hate his supposed best friend. man what a dick. and his ex girlfriend is such a bitch.

overall all it is an enjoyable drama that focuses on their "connection" and not so much on other things.

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Professionally done excellent triller, psychodrama, rom com and healing story

Everything is top notch,

except one thing: I think it is distasteful and artistically grossly cheesy to show scenes of murder / murdered people in great detail, repeatedly. TMI TMI TMI.
Just say what they looked like dead, or just show the blood all over, or someone throwing up in disgust...
Do NOT show us what it really looks like and HOW it became that way, we the people are not forensic experts. Leave it to american movies to show shocking, meaningless, scandalous, distracting, dumb details like that. Bc kdramas do not do such dumb scenes, and that is WHY we watch kdramas only. BE SOPHISTICATED

Other than this complaint, imo the drama is stellar.

The acting is stellar except FL.

The ML is an excellent minute detail actor and it is worth rewatching just to see him. There are other numerous characters represented by excellent actors. I would say practically everyine in this kdrama is acting super well. Except perhaps FL.

Although ML is so grumpy and not well dressed, the character (and the actor) is very cute bc he is GENUINE. The ML character is honest. We do not know why, we just find him that way. Druggingly honest. I am not sure how he managed to stay honest in his line of work.... how come nobody killed him yet for exposing stuff??? But - he is honest, warm, good person underneath a very grumpy cold isolated exterior.

The small detail of taking off the hat and showing hair is super effective to emphasize his good looks and his softness underneath being grumpy. The fact that the hair is slightly curly and messy is actually cute.
The contrast of the straight "lid" hat and his curvey soft hair is an amazing "trick" to showcase his good looks and softness, you get the sneak peek of what is behind the front wall... The front wall is so high and so tough....

The lid hat on and off is like a metaphor when he feels safe to come out of his shell and be real himself and be vulnerable. That is why FL doesnt let him take the hat off, bc then she is gonna fall in and jump on him :) and get beat up since his defense wall is very high and very tough. But she is waiting ... im ambush, camouflaged... taming him very very very slowly....

ML is fun to watch bc he has soooo many shades of emotion. There is no actor and character, there is just this PERSON, this detective, who is ALIVE on that screen. It is like watching a real person live their life. There is no "acting". The actor IS that person. totally convincingly.

I think the actor is the same actor from Oh My Venus?Hm no he is not :) my bad. They just look alike.... I have not seen him in any role before. Or maybe I have, but I thought it was So Ji Bin :) to me they really look alike.

In any case, ML acting is so convincing, it is clearly a unique person in this drama. Wow great actor!!!!

how that actor acts is waaaaay beyond good looks, he acts FOR REAL, there is not the smallest shade of doubt that actor IS that detective. Excellent excellent acting. The icing on the cake is that he is cute.

FL on the other hand was - hey this is Itewon Class chick!!! here again!!! same face, SAME ACTING, SAME PERSONALITY....

FL is cute but one dimensional in her acting, she does NOT show a range of emotion at all, her response in 99% of ALL situations is a surprised snide look.... one version of "poker face" just a little bit more animated than the poker face..... AND THE SAME FACE SHE SHOWED IN ITEWON CLASS... so it is boring to watch her except for mostly eye candy.

Seriously what is up with female leads, most of them can NOT act. WTF WHY????

I did not recognize the actress from Itewon class but as soon as I saw that acting, I KNEW it was her, it is THE SAME ACTING, 100% THE SAME PERSON...... the Itewon Class chick showed up in this kdrama as one of the participants...

COMMON!!!!!!!!!! ***** ACT ***** AND BE A DIFFERENT CHARACTER EVERY TIME!!!!!

Luckily FL script is super smart so that is fun to watch how she figures out various crimes and people. It is also filmed sometimes in a very creative way, so we "see" her thought process. That is all fun.
And please get those bangs out of her eyes so that WE CAN SEE HER better, she has pretty and shiny eyes

Luckily the script is slightly different, the Itewon Class chick in that kdrama was taming someone who was also protected by super afwul head style - his own moronic haircut - but in that kdrama, ML was closed off and shut down totally, he could not "take off" his bad hairdo, he was always under that ARMOR.
In this kdrama, Itewon chick is at least trying to tame a guy who has heart and even sometimes shows it.

The script is amazing, it is sooo riveting, you never know who is betraying whom...

I might have one idea though. After ep 8, I am starting to suspect that the orphan boy who was the subject of doctor's seminar talk is the culprit and he is the Captain :) After the start of ep 9, I am sure it is not the captain, he had a mother. But I still suspect the killer is that orphan boy. And perhaps the captain accidentally put the fire under his truck or something like that... And, who is the orphan boy? The new recruit or the two police bosses... ?

Overall, this is a really well done kdrama that is extremely interesting.

Oh one detail - in this kdrama, UNLIKE ALL OTHER KDRAMAS, the FL is chasing the ML who is a typical single guy .... how she is roping him in is remarkable LOL Omg she is sneaky and clever!!! that dude is totally roped in and he doesnt even realize it yet.... She got him!!!!!

And yeah that is the same plot of Itewon class... they took this actress bc she can act a chick patiently trying to rope in a guy who has NO DESIRE WHATSOEVER to date.

But it is the typical american plot... bc in the USA men NEVER court ladies, the men expect to be courted by women and their p#### pride kissed up. I think the USA has a shortage of men, plus many are gay, so finding a single guy worth attention is like looking for buried gold... ALmost mission impossible...

So the rom com reminds me of the USA, where stuff like that is normal,
rather than what is shown in kdramas, where TWO male leads chase one FL. That puts S Korea as the leader of testosterone and real men out there..

The USA us super short on testosterone. THe men are just .... very few and very weak and not masculine at all, they are all silver spoon men who wait for women to compete with other women and win them and fall into their lap. An american male is a lost cause already. CONSUMERISM made men go extinct in the USA...

The ML detective is a very closed off male who has not been interested in romance ... for at least 10 years and probably more..... so FL tricking him, baiting him, ORDERING HIM, movng on LOL with the suitcase and humidifier LOL sleeping there, eating there, ... and in general taking charge to tame him is totally endearing and hillarious. The drama does not make it into comedy but it is tragicomic and also endearing, they are helping each heal from trauma, and she is very gentle with him, so they never really clash, they keep moving forward. Excellent couple communication.

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