Reviews

More Than Just a Story, An Unforgettable Journey

WU is honestly one of the best series I've watched. The story is engaging from start to finish, with great pacing, emotional moments, and characters that are easy to become attached to. Every episode kept me invested, and I never felt bored.

The acting is outstanding. The entire cast did an amazing job, and the chemistry between the characters felt natural and believable. The soundtrack also deserves praise for perfectly matching the mood of each scene and making the emotional moments even more impactful.

Even though the series isn't officially marketed as a BL, the relationship between the two male leads definitely feels like more than friendship. Their chemistry is undeniable, and they literally end up married (LOL), so it's hard not to see the romantic undertones. If you enjoy strong bonds between male leads, you'll probably appreciate their relationship.

This is definitely a series I'll rewatch because it has everything I look for: an amazing story, incredible performances, beautiful music, and memorable characters. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-made and emotionally satisfying series. It's an easy 10/10 for me.

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Lacking Something Deeper

Wu could have been so good if it committed to something a little more than it had. While it had good bones, it felt like we had very little time to get invested in the characters before they're thrown into trying to stop a demon which, as the viewer, we are really only told why they need to do this, not shown it - which was my main issue with a lot of this show I think. It seemed like the characters kept telling me why they needed to do things/how they were feeling/etc instead of SHOWING me these things. It seemed like a show that needed to be longer to really get to delve into the feelings of the characters and their motivations. While I love a supernatural story, this one missed the mark for me. I wanted a little more from the big bad evil demon AND a little more of Pete's internal struggle with his own demon.

Also, I am totally cool with a story that doesn't have romance in it.....until you use every slow-mo zoom in, romantic music, pull him in until he's two inches from your face type move in the How to Make A Romance Show Book! For a company like GMM, who has made the vast majority of their money on queer media, to make a show that is this queer-coded only to make sure there's no queer romance feels like a slap in the face. And like I said - I do not need this media to be queer/romantic! But there are ways to make a show not a romance that truly make the show not a romance.....this was not the way. If you know GMM, you know that Sky and Nani are not a BL pairing, so I knew going into this that it was not a romance. HOWEVER! I have never felt so frustrated by a queer-baity show before. This isn't a show coming from somewhere that censors queer media, nor is it coming from a company that doesn't support queer media - in fact, it's actively using the profits of queer media to make a show that is 100% intentionally avoiding real queer representation.

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I don't understand the low ratings...

This was a great drama, i am really puzzled why people are complaining so much.
I loved the story, i was complete and very well produced and executed. The visuals were stunning and the music was good.
All the story parts were explained well. Why Saithan was sleeping around and running away from home and everyone close to him. The isseus with Maenmueang and his father and the conflict with Sila. The backstory of the girl couple.
I see people writing that the reveal of the spy came out of nowhere, while i allready saw that coming around episode 4-5.
I was also happy to see there was a complete complete GL story within this BL, i like it when there is a bit variation.

The whole cast did a great job acting. Fluke is an amazing actor and i am so glad to see he finaly got a main role. SaengNuea, also did an amazing job and i was shocked to see this only was his second drama in 3 years. This man deserves a lot more roles.
And Fluke and SaengNuea are a match made in heaven, OMG they have so much chemistry!! Their whole dynamics are just great. The kisses and NC scenes were amazing and loaded with great chemistry. I really hope to see many more drama's with them together.

I will definatly rewatch this several times in the future.


The only negative thing in this drama was the confrontation when the perpetrator was trying to attack Mueanphrae in ep. 8 That was really badly done.

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First impresion

You can watch it on IQIYI: https://www.iq.com/play/knot-episode-1-c3hbjhxtcg?lang=en_us?lang=en_us

Pretty good start, better than expected. I am really interested so far due to there being a miserable number of omegaverse series. I'd say that from what I've seen, they have done the best with portraying the omegaverse world in a BL series.
After all of the Run's slop series, I just really hope this one is his redemption arc.

Episode 1:
* I like the Boat's haircut in this series.
* The main character being 20+ and not knowing what secondary gender is while clearly living in an omegaverse world is a bit bizarre to me.
* Not the biggest fan of the special effects so far, but it's not too bad.
* I like that the main character has some "character" to him, because people often portray omegas somewhat childish, weak, etc.
* The text on the screen every time they introduced a new character made me laugh at first. I'm sure there is a better way to show information about them without making it this whole thing.
* I was getting confused at first due to the number of characters. Especially with most of them being introduced the first few minutes.
* The end of the first episode was too coincidental, in my opinion. Surely there are a hundred other ways they could've met for the first time.

Episode 2:
* I find it weird how Nakhun's mother looks younger than her kids, while the father looks quite old.
* Nakhin kissing Phatsa's friend/brother (?) while he was in distress, crying and fighting, was absolutely uncalled for, especially since that was their first time meeting.

Episode 3:
* Phatsa being extremely defensive any time someone calls him Nakhun's partner genuinely gets on my nerves.

Episode 4:
* Phatsa acting like a child about what Nakhun did in the bathroom and the fact that he slept with other people before is ridiculous.
* I like that Nakhin took responsibility for his actions as well as acknowledged that what he did was wrong and apologized.

Episode 5-6:
* Phatsa has incontinence in his judgment. In one episode he fights Naphitch and tells him he will serve his food to dogs, and in another episode he invites him to the table with a smile and gets upset when Nakhin and Nakhun aren't friendly with their brother.
* With all of the drama currently happening, getting pregnant shouldn't even be in their top 100 things to do, but oh well...

Episode 7:
* Not only am I not surprised Phatsa is not pregnant, but I am also extremely happy about it. Him getting pregnant right now would only make everything worse in my opinion.
* Nakhun's father is extremely hypocritical and needs to take a nice long look in the mirror before opening his mouth and barking at everyone around him.

Episode 8:
* Not much worth mentioning has happened this episode, but I'm definitely suspicious of Amintra's assistant, Kingyok.

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DONT PROCRASTINATE AND JUST WATCH THIS

It is a slow burn, but when it burns, OH DAMN, IT'S EVERYTHING I don't even have words to describe how this series made me feel. It got me out of the Cdrama Slump after The First Frost. I never thought I would enjoy the chemistry between these two so much. Of course, there are plot holes, ofc some things don't make proper sense, but just let it go, especially if you have read the book, which I did halfway through the airing. I missed Lu Xi Xiao so much. At the end of the day, it's supposed to be about how love heals everything, so just let their childhood love heal something for you. I have to say, Zhou Wan in the last episode took my heart. I do swing for BAOBAO now, and I'm also falling deep down the rabbit hole for Zhou Keyu. This was a pleasure watching, ALSO HOW ARE BOTH ML AND FL SO FKING GORGEOUS AND CUTIES AND I LOVE THEIR SMILES <3 I have very rarely seen beautiful smiles on sculpted Chinese actors. These two can just win me over with their smiles tbh.

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Yay, grown-up men in a BL - unfortunately, the characters and kisses are not

Your typical Japanese non-plot, where characters silently suffer from being horrible at communicating. And life in general. There is barely a main plot, more of a slice-of-life story. And while I often enjoy those and while I wasn't bored per se, I also wasn't entertained or inspired by it.
The technical stuff like acting, cinematography, set design ... are all solid. Except when it comes to intimacy, were they give you dead fish kisses and a few seconds of the most uninspired humping action here and there.
All the side characters are nicely done! If only the main characters wouln't have been this lacking ...

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Slow, but Still Worth a Try

I was hesitant to watch this because of the reviews I had been reading here, but it honestly wasn't as bad as I expected. Compared to other series, the main issue for me was that the story felt a bit slow. I already had a strong hunch about who the president was, so I think they dragged out the reveal a little too much it wasn't confirmed until Episode 13.

As for the characters, Da Jung was easily my favorite. She felt genuine and sincere, and she was the kind of person you could trust not to betray you.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend this to viewers who get impatient with slow-paced stories. But if you're simply looking for something to watch and don't mind a gradual build-up, I'd still say it's worth giving a chance.

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A Promising Omegaverse Romance Turned Into My Biggest Disappointment of 2026

I really tried my best to give this series a chance. As one of my most anticipated dramas of 2026, especially with the combination of the Chinese ABO Omegaverse genre and the reunion of Boat and Oat after My Stubborn, I went into this series with extremely high expectations. It honestly felt like it had everything I wanted: a unique concept, a strong pairing, and the potential to become one of the standout BLs of the year.

The biggest highlight is definitely seeing Boat and Oat together again. They proved in My Stubborn how strong their chemistry could be, and they remain the strongest part of this series. Oat is great as Phatsa, while Boat perfectly captures Nakhun's commanding presence and cold personality, making him feel like a believable True Alpha. Their individual performances are enjoyable, and I genuinely wanted to see their relationship develop further.

The series also has many strengths. M Flow Entertainment continues to deliver impressive production quality. The visuals are beautiful, the cast looks fantastic on screen, and the soundtrack fits the emotional moments well. The ABO world building is another positive aspect, and I appreciate that Phatsa is portrayed as an Omega who can fight for himself rather than constantly needing to be protected. He has the potential to be a refreshing and strong protagonist.

However, after watching more than half of the series, I have to admit that the weak plot has become impossible for me to ignore. While the NC scenes and the chemistry between the leads are enjoyable, they cannot carry an entire series when the main storyline lacks depth and direction. The story introduces too many characters and side plots that do not add enough value, making the overall narrative feel messy and unfocused. Instead of building excitement, many episodes left me feeling confused and disconnected from the main story.

The biggest disappointment is that the Omegaverse element, which should have been one of the strongest parts of the series, does not feel satisfying enough. The build-up and emotional impact are not as powerful as I expected, especially considering the potential of the concept. The series had all the ingredients to create something intense and memorable, but the execution did not fully deliver.

The intimate scenes were also a mixed experience for me. While I appreciate that the series is trying to embrace the ABO genre, some NC scenes felt more focused on being visually appealing rather than strengthening the emotional connection between the characters. Compared to My Stubborn, where Boat and Oat's chemistry felt much more natural and convincing, their relationship here has not reached the same emotional level for me.

After 6 episodes, I was already struggling to stay invested. By this point, I felt lost due to the number of characters and storylines, and the main plot no longer gave me enough reason to continue. It is disappointing because the potential was clearly there, and the combination of Boat, Oat, and the ABO concept could have created something truly special.

My rating gradually dropped from an initial 10/10 based on expectations, to 9, then 8.5, then 6.5, and finally 4.5/10 after giving the series more time to improve. Unfortunately, the strong production, world building, and great NC scenes were not enough to overcome the weak storytelling.

This has become my most disappointing drama of 2026. I really wanted to love this series, but after giving it my best chance, I have decided to drop it. I still appreciate the effort from the cast and production team, but for me, the story was not strong enough to continue.

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Honest, Quiet, & Thought-Provoking

It is truly difficult to encapsulate this story into a review. This is a bold and daring series for no other reason than it lets truth sit in the room without editorializing, without donning rose-colored glasses, and without apology.

This is one of those rare stories that shouldn't be billed as a BL (although it is one). In such a short runtime, the series was able to dive into multiple characters' lived experiences and worked hard to make you care about those experiences. I kept having to check the runtime because I was flabbergasted by the depth and breadth of story and perspectives they were able to pack in.

Brevity truly is the soul of wit and this series proves it.

Highly recommend if you want to walk around in other adults' shoes for a brief period of time and emerge not just empathetic- but seen.

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Somewhat Shiny

Overall, this was a cute series. Unfortunately, the execution tinted some of its shine. The script started off strong with a nice balance of comedy and drama, but lost this mixture along the way. It also developed a few weak aspects that I didn’t like and got annoying at times. The pacing was a little off and got a little draggy by the 5th episode. They should have use their screentime more wisely considering its an 8-episode series. I also wish they focused a little more on the second couple’s storyline. I didn’t mind Wannueng’s over exaggerated personality at first, but it got a little annoying in the middle of the series. Although sweet, the ending was a little lack luster. However, this had a very creative “accidental” kiss scene I’ve seen in a long time. The entire cast was great throughout the series. Kudos to them for trying to make this work. This also had nice cinematograph and music.

Random Note:

In closing, this is one of those series that I don’t regret watching. I just don’t see myself wanting to rewatch it.

I love seeing familiar locations during Thai series. Please don’t ask, I don’t know why.

The house used for Win and Wannueng is the same one used in “The Tuxedo” (Aiaoon’s house) series.

Win’s bedroom is the same one used in “Be Mine Superstar” (Punn’s bedroom) and “55:15 Never Too Late” (Jaya’s bedroom) series.

The Café briefly used in episode 3 and episode 5 is the same one used in the series “Baker Boys” (Café name was Sweet Day), “Enchanté” (Also called Sweet Day), “The Eclipse” (Name was Café for all), “Twins” (Didn’t have a name), “Wandee Goodday” (Also called Café for all), and “Love Design” special episodes (Didn’t have a name).

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The Great Idol Drama Detox

Post-2022 idol costume dramas have gradually convinced me that ancient China was inhabited almost exclusively by three types of people:

Perfect porcelain-faced aristocrats.
Individuals who fall deeply in love after approximately two meaningful glances and one accidental rescue.
Political masterminds whose greatest strategic weapon is refusing to explain anything until Episode 36.

The First Jasmine is still very much an idol drama. It simply declines all three invitations.

First of all...

The pores.

Ladies and gentlemen, the pores have returned.

I cannot believe one of my biggest compliments of 2026 is simply this:

The actors look like people.

Skin texture. Tiny imperfections. Faces that have apparently encountered weather instead of being digitally moisturized into another dimension. After years of idol dramas resembling luxury skincare campaigns with occasional palace conspiracies, this felt absurdly refreshing.

Even the muted colour grading deserves applause. The world finally feels lived in instead of permanently illuminated. Oddly enough, realism became the most luxurious production value of all.

That same philosophy extends to the writing.

Recent idol dramas sometimes confuse complicated plotting with complicated people. The First Jasmine remembers that the second one matters more. Characters make decisions shaped by trauma, loyalty, responsibility, and political reality rather than conveniently forgetting their intelligence whenever the plot needs another misunderstanding. Ye Li's psychological trauma and Mo Xiuyao's condition aren't decorative tragedies waiting to be healed by love. They fundamentally shape who these people are.

On paper, Ye Li should have triggered my internal "this is getting ridiculous" alarm. She never did. The difference is that The First Jasmine never mistakes competence for character. It doesn't ask us to admire an impossibly capable woman. It asks us to understand the cost of becoming one.

Did I believe everything the plot asked Ye Li to survive and accomplish? No. But I believed enough of the emotional logic behind her choices that she never felt artificial to me.

The drama never seemed particularly interested in impressing me with Ye Li's competence. Instead, it kept asking a much more uncomfortable question:

What kind of life produces a woman who needs this much self-control just to survive?

That question follows Ye Li through almost every scene, which is precisely why her restraint never felt like emotional emptiness to me. It felt learned.

Which brings me to the most divisive part of the drama: The romance.

If you're expecting explosive chemistry, endless longing stares, enough slow motion to qualify as a weather event, and romantic tension capable of overheating your screen...

...this probably isn't your drama.

Because this isn't really about falling in love. It's about learning to trust. Those are not the same thing.

Their relationship grows through reliability, mutual respect, shared burdens, and slowly earned trust. Watching two emotionally exhausted people become each other's safest place may not produce fireworks every episode. It does produce something rarer. A marriage that actually feels earned.

Personally, I never found the chemistry lacking. Its idea of intimacy feels quietly old-fashioned in the best possible way. Trust matters more than butterflies. Reliability matters more than grand declarations.

Rather than constantly explaining every emotion or spelling out every revelation the moment it happens, it trusts subtext, quiet observations, and conversations that often reveal more than they explicitly say. The writing quietly trusts the audience to connect the dots instead of drawing the entire picture for them.

This is one of the rare dramas where conversations build relationships more often than kisses do.

Ironically, the very restraint that makes those relationships so believable also becomes the drama's biggest weakness.

The First Jasmine consistently chooses psychological continuity over immediate emotional gratification. Most of the time, I appreciated that decision. Occasionally, I wished it trusted emotion just a little more. Not because it takes its time, but because a few scenes remain longer than they need to after they've already said what they came to say.

More than once, I found myself admiring what a scene was trying to do rather than being swept away by it. I understood exactly what a character was feeling. I just didn't always feel it alongside them. That distinction ultimately keeps this from becoming truly exceptional.

The political storyline follows the same philosophy.
It rewards attention more than adrenaline.

Names matter.
Family histories matter.
Your attention span matters too.

I appreciated that.

Still, patience alone doesn't automatically create momentum. More than once I admired the architecture of the story while wishing the rooms felt a little more lived in.

Performance-wise Bai Lu won me over.

She understood that Ye Li's silence isn't the absence of emotion. It's how she has learned to survive. Trauma doesn't always announce itself through dramatic breakdowns. Sometimes it simply becomes the way a person speaks, hesitates and carries themselves.

Bai Lu never overplays that.

Neither does Cheng Lei.

The First Jasmine won't work for everyone.

It whispers where many dramas shout. It values emotional accumulation over emotional spectacle. Some viewers will call that boring. Others will call it refreshing.

I somehow landed comfortably between those two camps.

I never completely fell in love with this drama.
But I found myself appreciating almost every creative decision it made. In an era increasingly convinced that louder automatically means better, The First Jasmine quietly argues the opposite.

Real faces.
Believable motivations.
A marriage built on trust instead of spectacle.

It doesn't always reach the emotional heights it aims for. But it reminded me that the most refreshing thing this drama brought back wasn't the pores. It was people who behaved like people.

Best suited for viewers who enjoy psychologically grounded characters, mature relationships, restrained cinematography, and dramas that reward patience more than adrenaline.
Less suited for viewers looking for fast pacing, explosive chemistry, constant twists, or highly melodramatic romance.

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Not Your Typical Action-Fantasy Drama

Having seen too much of action fantasy drama with same plot and got bored ? So here there is something for you.

WU has a fresh storyline, it is freaking amazing that every episode gears up and turns out better than the before.

WU shows two strangers who completely trust eachother discovering themselves together and becoming a better version of themselves.

Niran's confident aura and his calming presence goes perfect with Pete's furious and reckless attitude still when Niran says 'come,' and he's already halfway there!

The Demon where he is agressive and as Pete were he is just a boy with his own pain and responsibility both was played incredibly well. P'Nani definitely deserves his awards for WU.

The rituals performed added so much depth and realism to the character and Sky portrayed Niran in such a way that he warm hug to the intense story also loved Niran's unpolished and real look.

P'Krist acting, I think no one could have done the role better than him. It was such a discomforting role to watch and he nailed his part, whoever styled the costume and makeup and hair did really a great job

If not SkyNani I definitely can't imagine how well WU could be delivered also the direction, cinematography, plot, ost everything is done great.

Don't limit WU into bromance or bl or friendship, SkyNani themselves are a genre!!😌

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I absolutely adored the plot twists and that beautiful ending!

I absolutely love this series! "She fell first, but he fell HARDER" is hands down my favorite romance trope, and I genuinely didn't see it coming since I haven't read the novel. The ending completely touched the deepest part of my heart. After all the emotional rollercoaster, I am so incredibly happy they finally got their well-deserved happy ending. Seeing them get married was the perfect closure!

Here are a few thoughts on the characters that stood out to me:
1. Wanwan's Mother: What a well-written character. She made me so furious at times, yet her gorgeous visuals made it impossible for me to truly hate her.
2. AXiao's Aunt: I love her so much! Thank you for showering Lu Xixiao with so much genuine love and affection. She is such an inspiration, and I aspire to be like her in the future.
3. Nai-nai: May she rest in peace. Her storyline was so moving. 🕊️

If there is only one minor flaw or complaint I have, it's about "6". I really wish they made "6" suffer more for what he did because I absolutely despised that character!

Overall, this was a beautiful ride. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a touching youth romance with a great payoff. I really hope the main leads get to work together in another project in the future!

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A Drama That Turns Memories Into Forever

At first, it feels like a simple youth romance, but as the story unfolds, it becomes a beautiful reflection on love, growth, timing, and the memories that shape who we become.
What I loved most was how naturally the characters evolved. They weren't perfect, and that's exactly what made them feel real. They made mistakes, drifted apart, learned painful lessons, and slowly found themselves again. Their journey reminded me that sometimes love isn't about holding on at all costs—it's about growing into someone who knows how to love better.
The drama beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of youth: the friendships that become family, the dreams that change with time, and the quiet moments that end up meaning the most. Every reunion carried the weight of the years that had passed, making each emotional scene feel earned rather than forced.
Visually, the warm summer atmosphere perfectly matched the story's nostalgic tone. The cinematography, soundtrack, and emotional performances came together to create a comforting yet heartbreaking experience. It felt less like watching a drama and more like revisiting a memory.
The title Never-Ending Summer couldn't be more fitting. Summer may come to an end, but the people we love, the memories we make, and the lessons we learn never truly leave us. They stay with us, quietly shaping the people we become.
This wasn't just a story about first love—it was a story about second chances, healing, and believing that some connections are worth waiting for. Even after the final episode, the emotions linger
I can't get more happy and sad as it has ended,i really wanna loose my memories to watch it again
I hope everyone discover this masterpiece bcoz it was not a normal drama also you will get to see so many plot , as a person who was watching it ongoing I feel jealous from the future fanssss

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