Reviews

Did the letters really matter?

The drama follows two timelines connected through cross-travel letter exchange. In 1991, we follow the main leads, who are teenagers suffering from daily hardships and injustice. In 2026, we follow two adults whose lives are directly connected to the leads.

POSITIVE:
- Romance. The relationship development was natural and so was the chemistry. I only wish we would have gotten a bit more fluffy scenes with them.
- Realistic story. If you remove the fantasy element with the letters, everything felt raw and real.
- Episode 8 was the best. In fact if it was the final episode, it would have impacted me greatly.
- All characters in 1991 were fleshed out well and felt like real people.

NEGATIVE:
- Side characters. The drama spent too much time on the 1991 bullies instead of the 2026 son and daughter (who for me were more important for the plot). My issue was especially with the little screen time the 2026 son received, because he played an important factor in the final episode and yet his character was so one dimension that I couldn’t really care about.
- Too much abuse. From start till the end. I get the set up and why it was important to show it, but at one point it was too much.
- The letters. My main reason for starting the drama was this fantasy aspect and yet in the end I felt like the letters didn’t really matter. It was just a “what if” scenario.
- Final episode. I expected something way, way more epic but it felt unfinished. I was quite disappointed and definitely knocked out a few points from my rating because of it.

OVERALL:
I went in completely blind, not reading the synopsis or watching the trailer. I knew this wasn’t my typical watch but still wanted to try it out. Objectively, it’s a good script and production but subjectively, I didn’t like it as much as I wanted to. I’d be hesitant to recommend it because of how extremely emotionally heavy it is. I watch for entertainment and most of the episodes stressed me out too much. I actually love angsty historical cdramas, but modern hits too close to home. The final episode unfortunately didn’t give me the pay off that I needed to make me feel the stress was truly worth it.

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Mobius Proves Even Repetition Can Feel Fresh

I’ve always had a soft spot for time-travel dramas, and Mobius didn’t disappoint. Qi, our detective lead, has the strange ability to relive certain days up to five times. Each loop gives him the chance to make new choices, though at first he has no idea why this is happening.

Things fall into place when he takes on a mission to protect the CEO of Moma Biotech, a company secretly developing a RAN drug said to cure terminal illnesses like cancer. Honestly, I think Qi agreed to this mission mainly because of his long-standing connection to Dr. An Lan. Years ago, her mother was in a car accident that Qi felt partly responsible for, and his visits to check in on them eventually blossomed into mutual feelings. Their chemistry here was subtle, but very endearing.

The deeper Qi digs into the case, the more we see how his looping power connects to the mystery surrounding the RAN drug and the murders of two company executives. By the finale, the mastermind is revealed, tying the threads together in a way that felt both thrilling and eerie.

Sure, the repetition might test some viewers’ patience, but that’s the nature of a loop drama...it has to circle back. What made it work for me was how the show balanced its sci-fi premise with lighthearted comedy (Qi was hilarious), strong squad camaraderie within the police team, and just the right touch of romance between Qi and An Lan.

As for the ending? Mixed feelings. It hinted at a possible season two, though personally, I don’t think it needs one. I’m content imagining that the “Squid Guy” collapsed and never made it out alive.

All in all, Mobius gave me an intriguing storyline, sharp execution, and characters I genuinely enjoyed spending time with. Loop after loop, it kept me invested.

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Not all bad, but could have been much better.

This series was ok to watch, but there were enough things that weren't that good.
The story is nothing special but ok. The OST had good and bad songs, and they used some very anoying sounds in the series.
The visuals were good.

The overall acting is not great, but they have potential. They just need some more acting lessons. Arm and Pak are both very good in bringing over the sensual emotions during a kissing or bed scene, and they are both great kissers. The pairing Lee and Arm have great chemistry together, that bed scene in Ep. 9 was great!
The actor who played Mud was really bad, and i don't like the acting of Mon, i got tired fast of that everlasting stupid grin of his, also his acting is missing depth.
I loved the dynamics between Top and Krismon, for me they were the best actors in this drama.

They used the long dramatic lingering moments too many times and they lasted too long.

It wasn't a waste of my time, but one time watching was enough.

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Brilliantly written vertical drama about office romance in fashion industry

I had never watched Song Chen drama and today I felt like watching his drama. I checked his MDL profile and the drama title caught my attention. Since Jwells mentioned raw video on iQIYI platform, I tried searching on my iQIYI app and voila, found the drama. I must say I was very impressed by the writing & directing elements of this drama.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - She was fairly new in the city and at the fashion industry but never easily intimidated. I liked her can-do spirit & problem solving capability.
2. Writing - OMG this drama gave me US movie Devil Wears Prada vibe but the boss wasn't as aloof as Miranda Priestley. I loved that the drama covers professional & personal challenges in almost equal amount. This drama has depths.
3. ML characterisation - ML strived for perfection but he was never cruel to his employees. I liked that he was flawed and slowly his walls were brought down by FL. I also liked that he was a self-made successful fashion editor-in-chief.
4. Romance - Slowburn but satisfying. There were many sweet moments and good kisses. There is an almost spicy scene haha you know how it goes in vertical dramas.
5. Acting - I was impressed by Song Chen & Kan Zi Yi's performance. KZY's FL was endearing and SC was cool & emptionally restraint at first but showed some vulnerability as the story progressed.
6. Styling - Impeccable in particular ML's outfits. Damn he looked like a supermodel - I liked his height & build! FL and Daisy's clothes were beautiful & chic too.
7. Supporting characters - I liked Li Xia the coffee shop owner. ML's brother and childhood friend were likeable too.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - I felt the antagonist's arc was too simplified. It would be nicer if there was some buildup in the middle of the drama.

Favourite scene
When ML professed his love for ML

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ENDLESSLY SWIMMING LOST SHARK

This sequel is like a shark which swims endlessly but lost its direction. I just dont get why it wasnt just released as a movie when it was very clearly shot as a movie.

Its a six 20-minute episode series, that to be honest, is just too short to fully flesh out the full potential of the story. ALso, although there are few snippets of scenes from the first movie, watching the first one is an assignment to fully appreciate the bond between our main characters. The characters' new lives are both touching and alienating, and its very convenient that the crew all got out of jail within just 6 months after U Sol was released from prison.

Kim Min Seok's Cha U Sol remains as the heart of the series. His babayface still makes him believable as a high-school / post high school character, but that same youthfulness (and petiteness) makes him beating larger oppenents unconvincing at times. Seeing Wi Ha Joon as Jung Do Hyeon is also a treat but his cameo only made me want to see him more.

The isuue is this show has created a lot of characters that are easy to love, unfortunately i just cant get attached to them as much as i want to because they simply werent given enough time. THe other is they also created such a compelling villain which affected the storytelling in the attempt to give both sides screentime - the result is 2 half-cooked sharks. For a short series, scenes were redundant and clunky and much of it was focued on the repetitive fighting. Adding just 20 to 30 minutes in each episodes would probably made this show a lot cheesier but also more satisfying.

I get that this is a male-centric story and it very obvious that this show doesnt know how to handle female characters. I dont even remember the teacher Yun Ji Hui from the first movie and suddenly we are asked to care for her by hinting a possible love angle with U Sol. Won Jun''s sister Lee Yeon Jin also suddenly pops out and becomes part of the crew with matching fighting skills to boot. Dont get me started about the comical and annoying villainess Park Si Hyeon. None of these 3 female characters were given enough material to truly be remarkable.

W0uld i reccomend? Yes, since you are not investing a lot of time anyway. Would I rewatch? No, Overall its a 7 for me not too good but not bad either.

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good show

I really enjoyed this series. It pulls you in right away and makes you think about how people might actually react if they knew the world was ending,some try to hold on, others look for meaning, and a few just want to spend their last days with the people they love. The cast felt believable and the small, personal stories gave the whole thing a lot of heart.

Sometimes it got a little more dramatic than I felt it needed, but that didn’t take away from how moving it was overall. It’s a show that makes you pause and think about what really matters when time feels short.

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Lovely

What a lovely drama !!! Oh my god this has to be best best drama I ever watched this package is perfectly complete it has Romance, Fight, fantasy,admire,bromance, second leads love, such a interesting..
From episode (1-20) comes with war and romance but after 25th episode every scene is intresting i really enjoyed watching this, i usually don't write about plot in detail.
What a man?!!?!? Seriously..
Damn he is soooooo hot!!!!His eyes speaks a lottt. He has 3 identity which can easily differentiate between eyes and expressions.He has wonderful physique, his back,his abs , perfect masculine actor perfectly suits character,( not like skinny but can fight over 10000 soilders).. i think in 1&25 th episode so damn hot daddy material , lovely romance between Leads and FL is perfect to be genaral fierce, rude, bold , and that girl from( dear mr heavenly fox) loved her too . I suggest this to watch.
Happy watching

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A Heartbreaking Masterpiece

If you're looking for a BL series more like a gay series, that is more than just a romance, look no further than "Shine." This is not a light watch; it's a painful, realistic, and profoundly moving journey into the oppressive social landscape of the late 60s and early 70s. By the time I reached episode 7, the emotional weight was unbearable, and I found myself moved to tears by the characters' plight.

What sets "Shine" apart is its unwavering commitment to realism in every character. The actors don't just play their roles, they embody them completely. Unlike many BLs where female characters are reduced to plot devices, the women here are fully realized human beings. Similarly, the villains are not comical obstacles but formidable forces to be reckoned with, making their threat feel terrifyingly genuine. Every character, no matter how minor, is written with depth, allowing me to feel their pain, suffering, and ambitions as if they were my own.

While the overall story is excellent, I felt one narrative thread was slightly underserved. The central romance between Lert and Naran rightfully steals the show, but in the process, the relationship between Trin and Tanwa felt relegated to the background. Their romance only truly began to progress meaningfully towards the end, leaving me wanting a more balanced development.

A particularly powerful theme was the shattering of idealism. I was deeply engaged when Trin and the university students realized their dreams of changing the world were just that—dreams. The series poignantly underscores that the world is inherently unfair, rigged in favor of the rich and powerful.

However, the character who left the most lasting impression was Dhevi. Her arc towards the end was a masterstroke. The revelation that she knew the truth all along, yet chose to bind Lert to her in a gilded cage of a marriage, was devastating. Her actions, born of a one-sided love so intense that death seemed preferable to her than letting go, are not easily condemned. I cannot hate Dhevi, only pity the choices she felt compelled to make. In the end, she allowed Naran to escape to America, but Lert remains a bird trapped in a beautiful cage, a tragic symbol of an era where being gay was a forbidden truth. It's a haunting reminder of a homophobic past whose echoes we still confront today.

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Masterpiece!

This drama has all the elements you could ask for. A great story about love, but also about the corruption and power of the milatair leaders. It made me smile, feel worried and even made me cry in the last episode.
I liked it that they used actors for the role of the French friends who really spoke French as their native language.
The visuals were stunning, the music so good!

All the actors did a gret job!
The chemistry and dynamics between both couples were amazing and so were the kiss and bed scene's!

Really a must watch and i definatly will watch this again in the future.

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When man plays god, there's always a price to pay

Firstly, I'd like to say this drama deserves a 10 (at least for me😉). MOBIUS is such a gripping mystery-thriller, sci-fi drama, which will keep you at the edge of your seat EVERY. SINGLE. EPISODE! The plot is complex, with so many twists and surprises. It will make you keep guessing who exactly SQUID is! You know what's fun?✨ It's coming up with many possibilities and discussing different theories with fellow Mobius watchers! - ̗̀(⌯ˊᗜˋ⌯) ̖́- Now onto my humble observations . . . .

Not one cast member showed weaknesses in their acting abilities. My earnest praises go to Ding Qi (Bai Jing Ting), the main protagonist, and Mo Yuan Zhi (Song Yang), the main antagonist. Despite being opposites, their sarcastic banters are what lightens the mood even in serious/de@dly situations. Ding Qi is a skilled police officer, who's de@d serious about his work but can also be a goofy goober at times~ I love his personality, and of course love how handsome he is~(˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) .ᐟ.ᐟ Kyahh! His James Bond-themed undercover attire suits him so well, too!😎✨ Mo Yuan Zhi, on the other hand, had a character decline due to his obsession and grief, in which Prof. Jiang was the trigger to his first downfall. After watching what he went through, I couldn't hate him enough, but that doesn't mean he is forgiven. He should pay for his sins. His unchanging love for Feng Wan Qing would've been admirable if he hadn't gone down the wrong path. What he's done over the years didn't justify his supposedly harmless intentions, which are to revive Wan Qin and save himself.

On the positive side, Ding Qi have supportive teammates who would trust him no matter what. Their bonds are so heartwarming and enviable. They were all "act first, question later". Ding Qi must've been a very reliable and trustworthy cop who worked his way through many obstacles for them to trust him unconditionally. His romantic counterpart, An Lan, is also a lovable and sensible person~ Their romance was subtle, but you can see it in their eyes, their actions, and their trust for each other. She was Ding Qi's light and also his weakness. Ding Qi wasn't afraid of death because he knew he could reset and change destiny. He was testing fate. However, that weakness is what makes our ML value his life, as well as others' lives, more.

"Being with you, I can give up everything else..."___Ding Qi ₍ᐢ⸝⸝› ‹⸝⸝ᐢ₎💕 For A-Qi to decide to give up such a useful power that has always been a part of him for nearly a decade, means An Lan's THAT PRECIOUS to him! He wasn't afraid of death, but now he is, cuz he has someone he has to cherish and protect, someone who will wait for his return, someone he wishes to spend ALL his time with...

MOBIUS presents us with the time-loops that exceed nature's law of order in our mankind, yet it's a natural phenomenon in Ding Qi's world. It poses us with the question, "What would we do if we were in the same situation and held the ability to change the future?🤔" Why these time loops occur is still shrouded in mystery... It's as if the world were a simulation where it resets itself to give second chances; in this case, five of them. It's as if 'the world' itself was asking to take a break, asking for mercy from all the side effects caused by human beings. Who knows, right? It would've been great if we could get an answer to that question to fix things.

MOBIUS is not just a drama; it's a lesson to be learned through our protagonists' and antagonists' experiences.

1. The law of equivalent exchange 💱 ➡ Drastically trying to make changes that defy world order will result in hefty sacrifices. One example is the creation of the RAN drug, followed by human experiments during its incomplete state. (However, the moral compass depends on how these procedures are conducted, the people involved and their true intentions.) Additionally, the most apparent are the side effects that the time loopers have: dangerously shortened life spans. Although RAN was initially created to cure cancer, it became an entirely different drug, which enables the user to become aware of and live through the time loops.

2. One's fate is not to be trifled with ➡ "Guys like us are not afraid of d8@th," were the words Ding Qi said to Ye Kun. Our ML knows things will reset again, and not even d8@th can stop him from doing what he must. However, his rash decisions caused a butterfly effect which led to certain tragedies in the first few loops. The more he tried to fix them, the worse the outcomes got. Mo Yuan Zhi, on the other hand, is the same. Not letting go of Wan Qing even after she's gone, leading to him being delusional that he could revive the d8@d. (Thank GAWD Ding Qi and his team arrested him . . . Otherwise, MYZ's new 'cure' might actually create (time-looping) zombies! I mean, that's how they all start! *phew* ᕕ( ⊙ ⊙ )ᕗ💦)

SO ANYWAYS, the moral of the story is "don't take things for granted and cherish what you have before they disappear someday"...cuz we don't get to redo/reset like Ding Qi or Mo Yuan Zhi. ( > 𐢭 <)

Last but not least, the OSTs are 🔥✨!!! My favourites are "不眠日 (Sleepless Days) - 鱼头 killa4nia (Yu Tou), 脏饼干 (Zang Binggan)" and "Paradise - Journeyy Belton"~ 🎶🎵✨

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Sweet story

This was a sweet story about reconnected love and protecting that love. It isn't very complicated, but that is just not possible in 38 minutes. For the short time they had the story was complete enough.
The visuals were ok, en the music good.
I didn't like the switch between actors after the first episodes, with such a short sory they just should have refilmed those parts
The acting was ok, Shin Joon Hyung stoot out as the best actor in this drama.
There was just a little bit chemistry between the leads, the kiss scene's were ok but not great.

I won't watch it again, one time watching was enough.

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Love, Duty and Brotherhood in Khun Chai Taratorn

This lakorn is a nice entry point into the Juthathep series because it explains the background of these 5 brothers and also why the grandmother is so set on marrying one of her grandsons to the Dhevaprom girls. The story centers on Khun Chai Yai, the eldest grandson, and honestly, his smile is everything. Every time he smiles, it feels like your heart just melts.

The plot mixes archaeology with a thieves storyline, so if that topic is not your thing, some parts might feel a little boring. On the other hand, the crossdressing scenes are pretty fun and give the show a lighter touch.

What I really like is that there are no villains when it comes to relationships. All the main and second leads are genuinely good people who want the best for the people they love. The only real conflict is inside Khun Chai Yai himself. He struggles between carrying out his duty as the eldest son and following his own heart. It adds drama, but I also felt a bit impatient with how long it took him to realize his true feelings.

If you are an eldest son or daughter, you will probably connect with the struggles of both Khun Chai Yai and Khun Kate even more. Their situations are easy to sympathize with. On top of that, the show does a great job of showing the strong brotherhood among the Juthathep brothers, which makes the story feel warmer and more heartfelt.

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