Reviews

BESTTTT SERIES EVER

this series will make you cry your eyes out ...make your heart scream with joy ,love and even fear .. outstanding script writing.. outstanding acting..that make me wanna scream..the friendship shown is crazy ..the couple 😭
the amount of fear I anxiety felt the whole series is unmatched..the end moment I was at the end of my seat ...but I think their should....be a wedding scene...or maybe a kiss ..but the chemistry was so good that ..it was not needed ...I must say ..be ready to cry your eyes out .. because the sensitivity this series hold ..the painful past of all the characters..the way both the lead protect each other ..love each other..is next level of green flag

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A Beautiful Story About Redefining Women within Family

This story is mostly about strong and messy female relationships like mother-daughter, lesbian bestie (my hc lol) and friendships. Female-male romance is a small part of the story but if you're into slow burn you'll like it cuz the tension is sooo good.
The story and the MC constantly question what a family is, and also women's role in the family. It encourages women to not give up their life as someone's wife or someone's mother, but rather live their own life. I really liked the MC and the actress was crazy good. (Actually all of the cast was really good, some scenes got me shocked!!!)

I mostly liked the first half of the series, i felt like the second half dragged on a bit too much but it was still a good journey. Definitely worth watching.

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Came for the kiss scenes, stayed for the CP

Found this gem by pure chance. In the past few months, very high-end Xianxias were released that were overhyped too, but this one, many found it so suddenly! i'm glad i did. it's one of those rare Xianxias that kept me hooked from episode 1, and not a single episode was a filler imo( even though some episodes were a little rushed, and later I found out there were some things going on). not to mention the MOST beautiful kiss scenes and romantic scenes exist in this drama.


Story:
Romantic Xianxia about demons, gods and fairies with a time travel flavor. That sums it up. The fantasy element is strong, yet the core of this drama is romance. as someone who loves romantic dramas, this satisfied me fully lol. The leads only have eyes for each other and there is no nonsense love triangle/3rd wheel. Even through amnesiac episodes, the couple stay faithful to each other. There are some loopholes and some things left unexplained. but there was no need to do so imo. There were no filler episodes in my opinion, and all episodes looked refreshingly interesting.

Acting:
I have been familiar with Arthur Chen since his Lighter and Princess days and been following him ever since. he is such a talent; they call him the Nepo baby, but this person indeed has the talent to shine.
Wang Ying Lu. I wasn't acquainted with her before, but she is a heartthrob and looks so cute. Hope to see her in more works.

OST:
similar to many Xianxias, there are a selection of pieces played out throughout the show and the matched the mood. i even liked the bgm music.

Production:
One of the biggest issues with xianxias are the CGI they use. this one's CGI wasn't without faults but it was ok imo. The scenery and houses they made for the drama all looked appealing.

All in all, watch it for the romance and the beautiful kiss scenes! the lovebirds in this drama can't take their hands off of each other!

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TOO GOOD!! Full circle story!

Has a good balance of romance and story. Not sure why the negative reviews but it is really not that deep.

-SPOILERS-

I liked how the story of FL and ML became a full circle. I.e FL remembering being saved by ML but ML could not remember but not without reason. It was explained at the end where the ML tried going back in time to reverse whatever that was happening (to save FL) and realised he has always been the “Gege/brother” in the FL’s memory and suddenly every previous scenes of him “glitching” made sense - just him going back in time during different times to try to change the history.

I also liked how refreshing it was from the start where it’s the FL making the first move on the ML. There were a lot of cute scenes and the chemistry was good.

While the last few episodes of explanation on the FL’s and SML’s past could be a bit draggy, it made sense to be explained and also to give an overview of the relationship FL & SML had in the past. Rather than feeling the FL enabled SML to feel this way, I felt it was a realistic depiction of how one’s obsession could lead to the downfall of things in life - in this case his obsession with the FL did not bring him what he wanted and things did not go his way despite all that he has done. FL chose to treat him with kindness even though she did not feel the same way he did for her which I thought was totally valid considering they had a deeper kind of platonic relationship and she did not have to dish out hate to him.

I felt the last few episodes didn’t have to be read that deeply as manipulative like what some other reviews have mentioned. But subjective I guess.

Every piece of puzzle fell into place and was explained clearly. The happy ending was welcomed and did not feel rushed.

Overall a good watch. Not overly heavy yet has a good story and pace to it. The romance and chemistry was good too.

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A Very Unserious Fun Time

Light-hearted Cultivation Story that does not take itself seriously at all.
MC relives the same day for one hundred thousand years.
Upon escaping the time loop, he sets out to save his Love by killing an undefeatable enemy.

I have not read the Manhua or Novel so this is solely based on what i watched.

MC is basically all-knowing, so he navigates his way with prior knowledge of mostly everything.
The cast is taking it easy and i was too. Haha.
You will find the usual troupes and stereotypical characters, but it flowed in a way i didn't mind at all.

I felt like production made full use of their limited budget and short run time.
The ending was open ended and could be interpreted a number of ways. Season 2 Perhaps?

If you enjoy Cultivation Stories with a relatively OP MC with an unserious tone, you will have fun with this.

PS. Luan Lei Ying is Stunning whenever i see her. Haha.

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Everyone changes with time but some friendships stay for a life time

When i first started this drama i was skeptical because i didn't think i'd like it. I thought its yet another high school drama and there won't be anything going on. Boy was i wrong. I fell in love with the characters and the show. I didn't expect it to make me cry and laugh at the same time. I didn't expect myself to crave the kind of friendships they have years later. As a highschooler myself-with good friendships and amazing people in my life, This drama made me believe that maybe after we're all grown up, we'll still love each other the way we do now. Honestly one of the best dramas i have watched. I feel like rewatching it won't hit the same as the emotions you feel the first time are unreal. I hope that everyone experiences friendships like this once in their life.

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boring...

I wanted to like Stay by My Side After the Rain, but it ended up feeling a bit flat for me. The story moved slowly and I found myself losing interest as the episodes went on. While the leads had some sweet moments, the overall plot didn’t have enough energy or depth to keep me engaged.

The production looked fine and the idea had potential, but it just didn’t manage to hold my attention. For me, it was an average watch rather than something memorable.

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Surprisingly Refreshing

I usually don’t bother with romcom shows because I never find the comedy aspect of them funny, but this one has pulled a few actual laughs from me. Even if most of the comedy is physical (my least favourite).

If you’re interested in watching two girls slowly become friends after their souls are switched (the sort of lengths I’d go to if I wanted my arch nemesis slash crush to spend time with me), then this is the show for you. As I said, there’s a lot of comedy sprinkled in that keeps it all fluffy and lighthearted for the most part, but in a way that I don’t find too corny or overly done.

I didn’t think I’d be that interested in the romance aspect of this show, or rather I didn’t think I’d be able to get my head around the whole body switch thing, but it was kinda easy. The two lead actresses have nice chemistry and it feels like they play off of each other’s energy well.

The secondary couple’s story isn’t bad either, so it’s really a two for one deal.

My criticism…I can’t really find any to give right now. The pace is slow (for a GL series) but it helps build the story up along with the tension. Episode 6 had me giggling and kicking my feet. Happy I gave it a try, you should too if any of the above mentioned catches your eye.

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Not your conventional BL, it's deeper than that

This was so well directed, scripted and filmed. The visuals are beautiful, the vibe feels like home: it brings comfort and discomfort. The story is original and realistic, which can be good and frustrating. I had so much mixed feelings during this show.

I felt like I was inside the /real/ Thailand. It looked a lot more like where I come from (Brazil). Their routine, the subway, the trapphic, the city sounds... It all felt real and relatable. The gay representation was so naturally put, cause they had the gays just living, making TikToks, painting nails, listening to POP music, dancing in street contests, going to concerts, skating, having friends. We didn't have to care about whether homophobia was a thing.

This show was just about a few teen boys, some confused, others knew exactly what they wanted, others were too afraid of anything and others too emotional. It's just part of reality. Too many feelings, feelings that are full of complexity. Feelings that make people treat others without affective responsability and end up hurting the ones they like.

It's frustrating because there's too much pain and confusion. One second things seem fine, then you realize one is using another. Everyone of these 4 boys get hurt at some point, and half of them do stuff you just can't agree with. At the end this is just a bomb of complexity in relationships between teenage boys (who tend to be extreme) and it's not about shipping the couples that are "supposed" to be.

I thinks we're supposed to appreciate the beauty and ugliness in relationships and it's diverse feelings and the behaviors that come with them.

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It's cute and worth watching

I'd like to say that I wasn't gonna watch this at first, but then I realized Chokun was in it, and I loved him in Love Mix-Up so I wanted to see him in a BL so badly. In advance: I wasn't disappointed!

The main couple is cute. I think Mick Metas is not that expressive yet, so I don't have much to say about his acting, but there was a scene that he cried beautifully. Luke's character is super cute, very doglike, sweet and someone who demonstrate feelings, unlike Shane, who is very rigid with his emotions and rationality, which is a trope I like. I just got frustrated with them a bit, since they wouldn't communicate well.

On the other hand, there was Kim and Mon!! I love them together. I love how they were so quickly in love and even though they kept having problems, Mon was always willing to talk it out. I just love a couple that talks things out and make up!!! This was definitely my favorite duo.

I really liked the third couple, if you can call it that. I guess they were building a ship for future shows? They were cute but it was a little too bromance for me. I know they were supposed to be a confused friendship, two best friends that like each other but are afraid to admit it to themselves... But they should've been more deeply developed in my opinion.

I honestly didn't like the teacher couple, I think Papang's character was too cringy. Even creepy in a way. I didn't catch much chemistry between him and Pod.

So, I think the show was fun and MonKim had my heart warm again. I loved that things were resolved healthily at the end.

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Nothing Groundbreaking but it's Still Watchable

Ai Long Nhai follows a pretty standard BL university theme formula—lots of scenes where the characters just hang out, eat, and drink—but honestly, I still found it enjoyable. I really liked Nhai's character at first; he was extroverted, funny, charming, and just plain adorable. But as the story went on, his character started to get a little frustrating. He became immature, insecure, overly jealous, and honestly, a bit clueless at times. Good thing Ai balances him out. He’s calm, patient, and understanding—total green flag energy.

In the beginning, their relationship felt more like a situationship. Nhai was clearly confused about his sexuality, which makes sense considering he had always seen himself as straight. And that’s okay—his feelings were valid. What I didn’t enjoy though was how the show kept pushing this idea of gender roles in a same-sex relationship. Nhai kept asking who should be the "husband" or the "wife" and it got a bit annoying. For me, that kind of mindset just doesn’t fit. In a same-sex relationship, it should be about partnership—equal give and take, mutual support—not who plays which traditional role. But maybe Nhai was just being honest about how naive he is when it comes to these things, so I can give him that.

The chemistry between the leads was definitely one of the show’s strengths. Their cute and sweet moments had me giggling—it’s honestly the main reason I kept watching. But of course, the show had its downsides too.

The storyline is light and simple, with only a few conflicts coming from Ai’s parents. Some parts dragged, especially toward the later episodes. And it lacks depth and character growth from Nhai. While the series tried to include side plots with their friends and love interests, those didn’t really go anywhere. It felt like missed potential that could’ve added more spice to the story.

Overall, Ai Long Nhai is watchable and fun in the moment, but it’s not one of those BLs that’ll stick with you. It’s entertaining enough, but not something I’d call a must-watch. It’s the kind of series you enjoy while it lasts, but probably won’t remember much of afterward.

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