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Most Amazing Drama/Series

This is one of the best drama/series that I have watched recently. Everyones acting is perfect (few exceptions) . Plot is interesting and develops steadily which is plus point. I think the main couple, Sasin and Saenkaw are perfect match and their chemistry is excellent. I think this is one of the best example how BL series should be made with inclusion of all element.
Everything including LOVE, Emotions, Relations, Anger, Sacrifice for Love, etc are blended perfectly.
Story Narration is exceptional with interesting punchline and dialogues. One character who did exceptionally well is Pin, so much so that I hate her character to my guts. She is main villain in this series compared to anyone including Saenkaw dad. She is worst character I have seen in recent series. Overall series is perfect and best in recent times.

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"A masterpiece of the Boylove genre in general — and of Thai BL series in particular."

It’s been a long time since a Thai BL series has restored my faith in Thai producers. I sincerely hope they continue to develop and create more outstanding works like this!

This is truly one of the most emotionally powerful Thai BL series ever — filled with pain, torment, and bursts of happiness, all beautifully wrapped into one story.

With the continuous tragedies that unfold, it’s hard to find a sense of ease while watching. It often brings tears to our eyes — yet, that’s exactly what makes this series such a success. Because the most important thing in filmmaking is being able to make the audience feel with the characters, to share in their emotions and pain.

I genuinely recommend everyone to watch and experience it for themselves — this series will not let you down!

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I could've gone without watching this drama.

The storyline was simple but almost too simple. I didn't feel like there was any chemistry between the leads either. I like both of them as actors but maybe it was how the show was directed.

Everything was predictable and I was waiting for a little more substance in each episode. I did like the supporting characters (FL's best friend and ML's brother). I didn't really think the whole step-mom story was effective - it wasn't necessary nor was it played out well.

The entire storyline(s) of the show felt like it was just written to fill in something but it wasn't filled in well.

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Enemies to Lovers...done right

Cast:
Firstly, before watching this drama, I didn't know Chen Zheyuan and didn't remember Li Qin (though I watched Princess Agents). I saw some short videos of the earlier episodes and intrigued by the leads whipping each other. I was initially worried that CZY's pretty visuals might work against the story, but he played the role perfectly (and I'm gonna keep an eye out for his future works). And I love Li Qin as Fu Yixiao. She's strong, elegant, and believable as a female general. As I started watching the drama, I was in awe of how gorgeous Fu Yixiao is.
I know the drama was mainly betting on CZY's popularity, but it would not work this well had he been paired with a less suitable actress.
Supporting characters are all generally good. If i have to pick one to critique, it'd be the SML. For the amount of screen time he gets, his character is flat, and he had the same face in the whole show. Acting-wise, the Jinxiu emperor actor, Qin Tian Yu, was a better actor in my opinion, and I wish he got a better ending.

Story and pacing:
Overall, it's nicely paced. The earlier episodes were exciting and I'd enjoy rewatching them. However, Jinxiu scenes in later part of the shows felt draggy and I had to fast forward them. The princess character development is also weak. They tried to make her sound like an independent woman with strong opinions, but she was a brat from start to finish. I think her screen time is even comparable to FYX if not more.

Comment on the source material:
While I was waiting for new episodes to come out, I decided to check out the original novel (which I tend to do if I get curious enough about the story). I have to say, this is one of those rare instances where the adaptation may be better the source. The plot in the novel is quite chaotic and the romance is less enjoyable. I dropped after skimming ~2 chapters.

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The Cowardice of Great Ideas

What could have been the story of a single man standing against a corrupt and oppressive system over something as ridiculous as a small sack of rice —and, in that simplicity, define the perfect anti-hero: someone who doesn’t fight for the people, nor for justice, but out of pure exhaustion— turns into a feast of soulless fights, weightless characters, fake intensity, and villains striking caricature poses.

Everything moves with a sleepy rhythm, a scattered plot, and a message that drowns in empty metaphors. The Murky Stream doesn’t lack ideas; it lacks courage.

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Amazing

Characters:
We have Saenkaew who have been taught that his identity is wrong, and is carrying the hurt of being unable to be true to himself. He struggles between duty and love, and I absolutely admire him trying to do everyone right given the circumstances he was put through. Sasin, on the other hand, even though his childhood also wasn't the best, he's still a dreamer. Most of his actions are based on his emotions, which makes him a little reckless, but also romantic because he really gives his all to his lover. Our female lead Pin has it rough on the self-worth department, because you can tell all she wants is to be loved, and that will affect a lot of her choices in this drama. I have to say we have a bunch of incredible side characters, they weren't there as plot device, but actually are a part of the story and contributed to it.

Story & Acting:
Won't get much into it to avoid spoilers. Think of a realest and a dreamer fall in love but have to face issues with acceptance and expectations. There were a lot of messages within the conflicts and I appreciated that. The acting was superb. If I have to say, I think my favorite thing about this drama is the dialogue. More than anything happening in the story itself, I enjoyed the conversations between the characters much more, and have some quotes that stuck with me.

The music was wonderful. The sets and cinematography great. Directing and editing were also well done. All of them worked to create powerful scenes and moments that had me stressed and on the edge of my seat. The range of frustration, anxiety, relief, joy, and then back to anxiety was overwhelming (in a good way).

My personal critique would be on a couple things that weren't resolved or answered that I thought were a big part of the story. A lot of the time, the antagonists are "conveniently" at the right place and the right time. Some of their actions were inconsistent, dragged out, or pointless.


Overall, great series. I enjoyed it a lot. If you can't deal with frustrating plotlines (It didn't start like this but the last few EPs were very stressful), I probably won't recommend this to you. But if you can sit through it, you'll definitely be rewarded.

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MALE LEAD cant act. He has blank face , Smile and Scrip reading mode

I am fan of Blood of Youth drama. It was one of greatest drama ever. That said dashing youth disappointed me. I thought from Poster blood river will be as good as blood of youth. But this drama has bad Male Lead. Male lead need a charisma. They are gravity needed for drama to be success. Male lead is unfit for this drama. He has three acting mode. Blank face , Smile , Script reading. He never believe in his own words.

Its like we have robot.

What about others. Others are ok. Drama is average because when male lead cant act every one start to script read like its a job and get paid.

Fight scenes in blood of youth brought me goose bumps. It gets me excited

Here lets move on on to next scene. You cant invest on any character.

Is it bad drama ? Not really but its not clicking.

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Make sure to have box of tissues next to you..cuz you are gonna SHED tears like crazy.

I’m absolutely awestruck. I didn’t even imagine i could ever possibly find a BL series this FINE!! Goshhh..i don’t even know where to start from. The acting..the casting..the music..the dialogues..the aesthetics..the direction..everything was unexceptionally incredible. I’m genuinely at short of words right now. I’m beyond happy that Sasin and Saenkaew got their happy ending. Their struggles, fights and fear show how hard was it for people back then just to express themselves freely. Love in the moonlight isn’t just an ordinary series..it shows us the real power of love. Another thing it tells us is how selfish is the world around us and is filled with snakes pretending to be humans like Pin’s dad, Prince Kamfah, Inthon, Kalong. It also teaches how important family support is. If Saenkaew’s father would’ve supported him and accepted him..then maybe Saenkaew, Sasin and Pin won’t have to go through all that pain. Only if he would’ve listened to him and his plan..everything could’ve so much easier. Sometimes elders NEED to listen to younger ones.
But..at last all i want to say is that I miss them already😭😭😭😭. I need a special episode of how they lived their lives after that. And if not that..then another series of PearlPeak would work🤭 but this time don’t make my dear Peak cry in every DAMN episode for god sake. He has the prettiest smile. Also Phi Pearl..i’m soooo proud of you🥹 watching your journey from Laws of attraction to Love in the Moonlight. I feel like a part of me has grown successful.

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No Spark, No Flavor , A recipe for disaster — “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” Falls Flat

The experience of watching Bon Appétit, Your Majesty unfold weekly felt like a lengthy test of endurance. While the show was mercifully short, my interest was sustained less by compelling storytelling and more by a curious desire to see the peak of its narrative incredulity. Ultimately, the drama left a bizarre, lingering bad taste.

​The central failure lies in the total absence of chemistry between the main leads. The show attempts to use the "way to the heart is through the stomach" trope, but instead of sweet, subtle flirtation, the relationship jumps from zero to one hundred based exclusively on food. This foundation makes the romance feel inorganic and confusing. The heroine’s motivation to protect the hero, stemming from a misguided historical intervention, is logical, but the King's reciprocal passion is baffling—it appears based solely on her ability to cook delicious food.

​This over-reliance on a single skill also cripples the female lead's characterization. To me it felt like Yoona had a one-dimensional character whose sole defining quality is culinary talent. Beyond the kitchen, she lacks depth, which makes her side of the romance impossible to invest in.

​Furthermore, the production execution was amateurish at times. The close-up scenes depicting characters tasting the heroine's food were utterly cringeworthy, marred by heavy-handed and awkward editing effects that made me want to fast forward those scenes (which would be then the half of the drama🫠)

​The male lead, while praised by some, delivered a performance that I felt was wooden, constantly relying on his striking visuals as a substitute for emotional range or character work. In essence, the drama suffers from a reliance on surface-level appeal and tropes reminiscent of outdated K-dramas, sidelining supporting characters into mere background noise. The characters again were one dimensional with no depth.

All in all, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is a time-pass drama with no real substance, relying on its high concept instead of a well-developed plot or believable connection.

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Fated hearts is not your typical enemies-to-lovers drama, it's pure perfection.

Fated Hearts completely exceeded my expectations and went far beyond what I imagined. I went into it expecting a typical enemies-to-lovers story, the kind where the characters start off disliking each other only to fall in love after a few cliché misunderstandings. But this drama proved me wrong in the best possible way. It took a well-loved trope and elevated it into something deeply emotional, well-paced, and utterly unforgettable.

One of the things I admired most was the consistency of the story. So many dramas start strong but lose their spark halfway through, falling apart in the second half. Fated Hearts never did. The writing stayed sharp, the pacing perfect, and every episode felt purposeful. There was no unnecessary filler, no contrived misunderstandings, just genuine storytelling that kept me hooked until the very last scene.

The “enemies” aspect was actually believable too, it wasn’t just mild dislike disguised as rivalry. There was real tension, real conflict, and yet, their eventual connection felt completely natural. Their love story was beautifully written, built on mutual respect, understanding, and unwavering trust. It wasn’t rushed or forced; it blossomed slowly, and by the time they fell for each other, it felt earned.

Fu Yixiao is one of the best female leads I’ve ever seen, if not the best. When she said she would protect Feng Suige, she meant it. She didn’t just talk about loyalty or strength she lived it. She stood her ground, defended the people she loved, and never let anyone bully her or make her small. Her strength wasn’t just physical, it was emotional, moral, and intellectual. She was fierce, graceful, and absolutely unforgettable.

And Feng Suige? What a refreshing male lead! Finally, a prince who acts like one, powerful, decisive, and unapologetically himself. He didn’t bend to others’ expectations, not even the emperor’s. His confidence, loyalty, and quiet strength made him the perfect counterpart to Fu Yixiao. Together, they were a power couple in every sense, equal, passionate, and protective of one another. They are exactly the kind of leads we deserve to see more often in dramas.

Now, let’s talk about the supporting characters, because they truly brought this story to life.

Feng Xiyang probably frustrated me the most. Imagine betraying your father, brother, and the entire kingdom for a man who didn’t even smile at her once! She spent so much of her life expecting to change Xia Jingxi, and in return, she only received humiliation and disrespect. Thankfully, she eventually woke up and experienced genuine character growth. Her arc was one of redemption and realization and had she not blindly followed Xia Jingxi, we wouldn’t have gotten such an interesting and emotionally layered story between her and the emperor. It’s tragic that she realized too late that Xia Jingyan truly loved her, but that bittersweetness made their story all the more powerful.

Speaking of Xia Jingyan, he came as a complete surprise. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d fall for him this hard. His character development, emotional depth, his unserious and cute demeanor made him unforgettable. . The man who refused to beg even when he was on death’s door, yet the moment his woman was threatened, he went down on his knees to plead with his brother to let her go. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is. He didn't deserve to die. I cried a river watching him die and when he said "xiyang, give me a smile. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. If you smile I'll die without any regrets" dang man. Got me bawling at 2 in the morning. And to make it worse xia jingxi killed their unborn child. That moment truly stung. Wished they let her have the kid and groom him to be the best person 😭💔

Feng Changyan was another refreshing surprise. It’s so rare to see royal siblings who aren’t at each other’s throats, and his loyalty was truly heartwarming. Despite being the youngest, he showed immense strength and emotional intelligence. Even when his mother tried to gaslight him into believing that his brother had committed patricide, he refused to accept it and waited patiently for his brother’s explanation. That kind of trust and maturity was a breath of fresh air in a genre often filled with betrayal and family chaos.

On the flip side, Xia Jingxi was absolutely insufferable, delusional, cruel, and consumed by jealousy. His death didn’t even feel satisfying because it couldn’t possibly make up for all the pain he caused.

The way he tortured those poor death camp victims was horrifying. Yes, Xia Jingxi’s own trauma was tragic, but it never justified his cruelty or the destruction he brought upon innocent lives.

Overall, Fated Hearts was everything I wanted and more, a perfect blend of emotion, intensity, and storytelling mastery. Every character, every arc, and every twist was thoughtfully crafted. It’s rare to find a drama that stays strong from start to finish, but this one did it flawlessly.

Overall, Fated Hearts is a solid 10/10 for me. It’s not just a romance, it’s a story about loyalty, redemption, power, and the kind of love that stands firm even in the darkest times. It defies the rules of a typical period C-drama and breaks every cliché beautifully. That’s what makes it an absolute masterpiece. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who loves well-written characters, strong leads, and a plot that truly respects its audience.

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