Reviews

ML pretending to be a robot but didn't act like a robot

I had been interested in this drama ever since it was released. I liked Xu Jing Shuai's acting and the concept of robots & AI. Only found a link yesterday and watched it few hours ago. This drama didn't quite meet my expectations.

What I liked:
1. Tone - It's lightweight & had some funny moments.
2. FL characterisation - She was gifted by her friend a robot as a companion. I liked that during the halfway mark, she started to question the likelihood of falling in love with a robot. It showed that she was not delusional & had a sense of reality.
2. Supporting characters - I really liked Assistant Fang who was sympathetic to both ML & FL. I also liked ML's grandma.
3. ML characterisation - I liked that he had his own story to tell because in other robot vertical dramas I watched, ML was more like a tool / accessory.
4. Dynamics - They had childhood connection that was only discovered when he became robo-companion. The master - servant relationship was mostly cute & wholesome.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - ML's mother and brother were horrible people. I also disliked FL's jealous colleagues / rivals. They were pathetic to plagiarise and then divert the attention by slandering FL.
2. Robot - Ok, ML didn't try hard to act like a typical robot. His movements were human-like that it's silly FL never question that he was a real human being..
3. Acting - It was so-so. The main actress could have done more with her performance. There was lack of chemistry between her and Xu Jiang Shuai.

Favourite scene
When FL wanted to recharge ML's batteries

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Bello, significativo e pieno di bella musica ed immagini...ma

Un bel drama di stampo quasi occidentale sul mondo della musica con al centro un genio musicale e le persone che lo circondano tra cui una dolce batterista. Trama prevedibile ma sempre bella, con la giusta dose di dramma e musca....oggttivamente mi è piaciuto tanto e avrei voluto veramente amarlo, davvero, ma non sono riuscita a lasciarmi coinvolgere del tutto perchè non trovavo credibile l'attore protagonista. Ma non per colpa della sua recitazione, tengo a precisare. Ma perchè l'avevo appena visto in Marry my husband and An incurable case of love. Per me lui era Quei personaggi ancora nella mia mente. Così ho tenuto per il second lead più che per lui.

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Quite enjoyable

I am a big GreatInn fan and I started watching it because it was them in a period series.
It was good, lacking at certain parts, but I enjoyed it quite a lot. I am not sure what happened in their kiss scenes and why Inn wasn't really responsive, but Great did amazing job. He needs more roles in which he wears a uniform/suit because he has a body build for it. Inn was also a great don't get me wrong but those staged kiss scenes get boring at some point.
Storywise quite good, I personally do not like the time skips, but it didn't really bother me that much in this context.

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Fun, Engaging Mystery

Over all this show was fun, engaging with a clever plot that unravels at a good pace.. It doesn't give itself away until it is ready to reveal elements. Particularly enjoyable that it doesn't sacrifice character, especially romantic leads, for cliché plots. Both the Female Lead and Male lead are well developed and acted. The romance element doesn't subsume the story so things unravel naturally and characters develop, learning as things happen. Even the secondary characters have depth and are able to contribute to solving plot points. The only real flaw is that the Villain Lead when revealed feels over the top to the behavior of the character previously and becomes a bit stereotypical.

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I prefer the japanese version

I prefer the japanese version (2020). The thai one (2023) is not managed as well as the previous one (japanese one). As for the structure, the japanese version is divided in one series, two specials (one per couple) and a movie; the thai version is a longer series.

There are technical aspects like the music and the effects that were better chosen and managed in the japanese series. That version is funnier, more like a series among adults, like it should be due to the setting. The dialogues are better, deeper, there’s a more profound analysis of the character’s feelings. The filmography and the screenplay are very well detailed and everything is well balanced. Watching the thai version, I felt like they decided to throw things in with no precise order, just like the infinite number of commercials. Whoever worked on the script did not understand the original characters and the series’ charm one bit, because the main source is not the manga. They could have added some pretious moments but decided to go for the classic thai bl trope. For example, Karan’s family problems that were never mentioned before, suddenly appear in the last episode. Or the company rule about relationships that just makes no sense, plus Karan’s test that is just a classic childish move. Also, Karan’s obsession toward Achi is more aggressive than Kurosawa’s for Adachi; consider that the level was already high. Conseguently Achi's decision to accept his behaviour just feeds a toxic dinamic. Finally, there’s a continue comparison between Karan’s and Achi’s positions and role at work, more untiring and recurring, but no real mention of Achi's poor social skills.

I appreciate few things. Firstly, I find the cast choices just perfect for every role from Karan to the company’s boss. The acting is not bad either in particular if we look at the main couple (TayNew). They have been acting as a couple since Kiss Me Again (2018), their chemistry and comfort towards each other on the screen is visible. As for the side couple (JuniorMark), I could see that this is their first series together as a couple, they are cute but not really natural and linked. Same thing for the third couple, only added in the thai version; the classic side couple: nice interactions, pleasant mutual support, no physical contact. Speaking of which, I enjoy the main couple’s intimate upgrade: few kisses, a partial sex scene and most importantly Tay Tawan shirtless.

I don't recommend this series
Thank you for reading, kisses <3

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Memoir of Rati – A Beautiful, Timeless Love Story ?

Memoir of Rati is a stunning series that masterfully blends romance, history, and cultural depth. From start to finish, it captivated me with its storytelling, visuals, and heartfelt performances. 💖

Rati Dier and Theerathon 💑
The love story between Rati and Theerathon is genuinely beautiful. Considering the time period—when LGBTQ+ relationships were largely taboo—the series handled their romance with sensitivity and grace. Their connection felt instant, almost like love at first sight ✨, yet it was developed slowly and meaningfully throughout the series. I especially appreciated the cultural blend between Rati’s French background and Theerathon’s Siamese heritage 🌏, which added depth to their relationship. The series’ visuals are elegant and tasteful, never overdone, making every scene feel authentic and immersive 🎨.

Mek and Baronet Dech 💕
Mek and Baronet Dech’s storyline was equally compelling. It began as a master-servant dynamic, layered with misunderstandings, and gradually evolved into a deep, supportive love. Dech’s dedication to understanding and helping Mek grow was inspiring 🌟—it beautifully illustrated how the right person can change your life for the better and help you achieve your dreams. Their chemistry and emotional development made their story incredibly satisfying.

Overall Thoughts 🌹
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and would recommend it to anyone who appreciates heartfelt romance and historical depth. It’s a show that requires patience and attention, but the payoff is more than worth it. Every character, plotline, and moment contributes to a rich, emotional experience 💫.

Memoir of Rati is a love story that lingers in your heart long after the final episode ❤️.

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Destined – From Strangers to Soulmates

🔹 Would I rewatch? No

✨ What happens when an arranged marriage initially intended as punishment gradually evolves into the love of a lifetime?

📖 Overview 🎬
🔹 40 episodes, historical romance
🔹 At the time of this review, all episodes have aired
🔹 Adapted from the web novel Chang Feng Du (长风渡) by Mo Shubai (墨书白)
🔹 Bai Jingting portrays Gu Jiu Si, a carefree young master from Yangzhou who matures into a responsible partner.
🔹 Song Yi portrays Liu Yu Ru, the merchant's daughter, who brings both intelligence and resilience to her marriage.
🔹 The story starts with a misunderstanding that leads Yu Ru to marry Jiu Si. While there’s initial tension and bickering, respect grows as she learns business skills from her supportive mother-in-law.
🔹Great if you’re into slow-burn romance with business, family, and political drama.

✨ How It Felt Watching 💙
🔹 The early episodes resembled a slice-of-life marriage comedy, featuring humor and cozy family moments.
🔹The later episodes shifted to a more serious tone, exposing the couple's relationship to challenges arising from war and politics.
🔹The story revolves around themes of loyalty, trust, and resilience.
🔹 For me, it felt like a steady kettle on the stove, warm and reliable, though some stretches simmered longer than necessary.

🎭 Cast & Performances
🔹Bai Jingting plays Gu Jiu Si, who is playful and mischievous at first, but becomes grounded and emotionally moving in later arcs.
🔹 Song Yi portrayed Liu Yu Ru with a gentle yet firm approach, giving the character emotional depth and dignity.
🔹 The supporting cast added humor, loyalty, and extra layers to the family and business world, although not every subplot resonated equally.

🎵 OST 🎧
🔹 "Accompany You" (陪你) by Mao Buyi (毛不易)
🔹 "Chang Feng Du" (长风渡) by Zhang Lei (张磊)

🎨 Visuals & Production
🔹 Everyday market scenes and family courtyards contributed to a grounded, lived-in atmosphere.
🔹 The costumes were elegant yet simple, appropriate for the merchant-family setting without being overly flashy.
🔹I noticed that the pace really slowed down in the middle arcs, especially when it came to the political storylines.

🏆 Final Thoughts
🔹 What worked: A mature romance that is centered on teamwork, featuring leads whose chemistry drives the story.
🔹 What didn’t: The pacing of the mid-series slowed down the momentum, and some side plots felt drawn out.
🔹 Would I rewatch? No

☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 8/10
🌿 Tea-Scale: a balanced infusion, not too strong yet meaningful

✏️As SpillTheDramaTea, it was really nice to see two strangers turn into true partners.

✨Isn’t it wonderful when a chance meeting evolves into a love that feels like it was meant to be?

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Dance of the Sky Empire: School, Prophecy, and Hidden Hearts

🔹 Would I rewatch? No, but I don’t regret sipping it once

✨ What happens when a prophecy, a school full of young heroes, and a secret hybrid identity all come together?

📖 Overview 🎬
🔹 28 episodes, fantasy romance
🔹 At the time of this review, all episodes have aired
🔹 Adapted from the fantasy novel of the same name by Bu Feiyan
🔹 Ratings: 8.1/10 from 4,552 users (MDL)
🔹Xu Kai plays the role of Li Xuan, a mischievous student who is concealing a dangerous secret.
🔹 Wu Jia Yi portrays Su You Lian, a saintess known for her calm and steady presence.
🔹 The story begins when new kids at Moyun Academy bring an ancient prophecy back to life.
🔹 Great for fantasy romance and academy-style drama fans

✨ How It Felt Watching 💙
🔹 The initial episodes create a fun campus atmosphere with hidden prophecies influencing the plot.
🔹 It felt light and fun, like a mix of school pranks and a hint of something risky just around the corner.
🔹 The story is driven by themes of loyalty, identity, and friendship.
🔹 It felt like a sweet but uneven journey with fun chemistry, although the pacing lost momentum later.

🎭 Cast & Performances
🔹 Xu Kai, in the role of Li Xuan, brought charm and humor that kept me engaged throughout the show.
🔹 Wu Jia Yi portrays Su You Lian, whose role sometimes felt overly stiff but aligned well with the saintess image.
🔹The supporting cast added warmth and tension to the performance, although not every actor's performance was particularly memorable.

🎵 OST 🎧
🔹 "Starlight" by Ayunga (阿云嘎)
🔹 Instrumentals by Liu Chong (刘冲)

🎨 Visuals & Production
🔹 The academy setting provided a vibrant and youthful appearance.
🔹 The costumes are appropriate for that era, although they are not always memorable.
🔹 The pacing felt uneven as the drama progressed.

🏆 Final Thoughts
🔹 What worked: Xu Kai's energy complements the captivating fantasy school setting perfectly.
🔹 What didn’t: The writing was formulaic, and the pacing was uneven, which diminished the tension.
🔹 Would I rewatch? No, one watch was enough for me

☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 7/10
🌿 Tea-Scale: A plain cup, fine but unremarkable

✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, I found it entertaining, but I wasn't deeply moved.

✨ Sometimes a light brew is all you need, even if it lacks a lasting aftertaste.

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The Ex-Morning – A Love Story That Stays With You

🌅💍As a longtime BL fan (and a sapphic girl myself), watching The Ex-Morning felt like coming home to something warm, natural, and real. I’ve been following Krist and Singto since Sotus The Series back in 2017,(love Sotus representations )and seeing them together again made my heart so full. Their chemistry is timeless, but what stood out to me the most here is how natural everything felt. No unnecessary drama, no negativity – just two green forests standing strong, showing how stability, communication, and respect make a relationship flourish. 🌿💚

One thing I deeply appreciated was the communication between every character. It reminded me how important it is in real life too. And both moms? Wow. They earned my respect with their wisdom and kindness. The family dynamics in this show are truly gems – gentle, supportive, and so beautiful to watch. I personally love family fit 🎀💘

This series is simple, but it shines because of its freshness. I even picked up some new ideas about the reporting industry from it, which I didn’t expect. Every supporting character did such a good job, adding depth and charm to the story.

And honestly, thank you from the bottom of my heart for including silly little GL touches and sapphic representation. 🌸 I know not everyone appreciates it, but for girls like me, it matters so much. Seeing Gia realize her feelings for her ex’s sister? That hit deep, because yes – things like that can happen in real life, and respecting people’s identities is so important.

The last episode was pure magic for me. The whole wedding scene was dreamy and unforgettable – love won, and it also showed the success and beauty of Thailand’s marriage equality. My favorite moment? The bow they shared at the wedding. That simple gesture made me cry harder than anything else. We Asians bow to show the big respect and In my country traditions, only the bride bows to the husband – and as a sapphic, that always made me uncomfortable. But here, they bowed to each other. Equal. Respectful. Two people choosing to share their lives as partners, not as roles forced by society. It made me dream of the day I will bow to my wife, not out of duty, but out of love and respect. 🥹💖

This series is not just about love; it’s about growth, kindness, and finding the right people to journey with. From start to finish, The Ex-Morning gave me peace, happiness, and hope. To me, it’s truly the best GMM series of 2025. ✨

Thank you everyone

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Historically interesting, main couple lacks a little but still worth it

The series made me really curious about Thailands history and the relations between France (or Europe in general) and back then Siam. History I had not yet learned about in school. I‘d really recommend anyone to read a little about it. That knowledge makes the series that much more real and makes us non Thai viewers understand Thai culture and history even better. <3

So, I‘d also like to point out the effort all the non French speaking Thai actors put in to learn French dialogue. I had 9 years of French lessons and still needed the subtitles when any French was spoken. Some applause to that. 👏👏👏
Also loved that they used (at least) bilingual speakers to portray the ‚French‘.

Overall I really enjoyed my time with all the characters we met, even the ‚enemies‘.
To me Aou and Booms perfomances stood out the most. Their acting felt so naturally flowing it was a joy to watch them. Also crediting the writers that they gave them these lovable characters and a compact story.
Because Rati‘s and Thee‘s story was there but also not really. They had a very insta love beginning and once they got together their story just kinda trickled along. The only reasons for conflicts came from outer sources, which is okay but... here it just wasn‘t quite enough. Maybe it‘s the characters themselves that lacked a little bit. Idk. I will have to expand on this when I rewatch it sometime.
Overall there was something missing in their story. Not 100% sure what.
I think one possible reason that might‘ve played into it is the confusing passing of time. I never really knew how much time had passed. Suddenly it was months. Some indicators were when Rati would leave again or how far away the wedding or a ritual is but that‘s about it. They don‘t mention it enough. That annoyed me a little.

This last episode… I will elaborate in a separate episode review to keep this review as mildly spoilerish as possible: It was edited weirdly and jumpy. Again the passing of time felt really odd, as if I should already know it has passed without any visual help to let me know.

I would recommend this if you like historic dramas and lovable (and some hateable) characters.

spice level: 🔥🫦 (explanation on my profile)

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Can soulmates survive shaky writing ? Here they did but barely!

The premise and the whole idea of fate, reincarnation and love across generations was fresh and bold, but the execution was messy. The plot starts with 69-year-old Xia Cha waking up in the body of his grandson Xia Zefang. And somehow, he becomes the love interest of Ye Haiyuan (Zefang's love(?) interest too)

If I have to describe my experience of this drama, it would be -
Episodes 1-3: Awkward doesn't even begin to cover it.
Ep 4-9: Okay... we are heading somewhere.
EP 10-12: What… okay then. Not exactly good, not exactly bad...just kind of there.

The starting episodes are chaotic and a whole lot of awkward. I kept questioning myself as to what I was even watching. But then the randomness became entertaining. Xia Chia's adjustment as a teenager was the most fun part. He was dramatic, contradictory and a total hypocrite. One moment, he is protesting and reminding Haiyuan of boundaries, and the next moment cuddling. He was genuinely funny and without trying too hard.

Ye Haiyuan's character development wasn’t exactly great. The more we see of him, the more he just seems immature and have temper issues. I get that he is only 20, so I am not expecting him to be wise, but come on, he could at least try to read the situation better. Honestly, his relationship with Xia Cha was already pretty complicated and fragile from the get-go and his choices just made everything more chaotic. It felt like he had way too many expectations all the time without taking everything into account, especially Xia Cha's emotions. I kind of want to cut him some slack since his intentions were good, but he could be really annoying to watch at times.

Their love story somehow elevated the middle portion of the drama. I enjoyed their chemistry and their bickering. But to me, it doesn't seem like a healthy romance. There was tension and passion but also a whole lot of sudden possessiveness and impulsive outbursts. But once they settle down, it was pretty evident that care and concern was mutual.

Coming to the last arc, I think they missed an opportunity by not explicitly showing Haiyuan tied to Xia Cha's past. I mean, it's really hard to ignore the whole "grandfather in grandson's body" thing, it would have been easier to buy into the romance if Haiyuan was shown as a reincarnation too. That extra layer would have softened the absurdity and made the premise land better.
And the whole red thread theory kind of diluted the romance because at times, it felt like Xia Cha was only with him because of that.

Another thing that bothered me was Xia Zefang's arc. It just felt incomplete and the whole thing about growth, healing and closure felt rushed because we didn't witness majority of it on screen. Riqing as his love interest surprised me and kind of grew on me. I really feel for him because he actually liked Zefang for who he was. Maybe a spin-off for them? I would definitely watch it.

Last, the second couple was cute, but that's about it. I don't think they got enough screentime to have a fleshed-out story. I wouldn't have minded if they were friends with the main leads.

Acting-wise, Martin Wong as Xia Cha / Zenfang was really good. I found his portrait convincing both as a 69-year-old man and as a college-going brat. Also, his hair colour was iconic. The rest of them were decent. Not bad, but no one else stood out. Visually, all the cast were good-looking looking especially the leads.

Overall, it was definitely entertaining but with too many missed opportunities. I mean, if you have fate, reincarnation as a primary plot device, the storytelling was pretty weak. And also, the realisations could have a better impact. It felt very superficial with the whole past life connection not properly explained and used.
Will I recommend it? For the entertainment... maybe. But for the actual plot and storytelling, no.
The review may look like a rant, but I surprisingly don't dislike it.
7.25/10

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