I have already shared my initial impressions of the Thai BL series “Pastsenger” in a previous review (available on our website), and if you haven’t read it yet, I encourage you to do so. Today, I delve deeper into the series, as Marc Pahun and Cooper Patpasit take us on an emotional ride, exploring the themes of time, love, and personal growth.

Both Marc and Cooper made significant progress in this show and I was blown away by their performances. The show skillfully illustrates the dangers of time travel while simultaneously engrossing viewers in the complexity and strength of love. Regarding the portrayal of numerous conflicts and the overall flow of the plot, I was quite worried about how the series would transition between different time periods without any noticeable disruption. Despite these challenges, “Pastsenger” overcomes them and provides a compelling and coherent story. In contrast to serious dramas like “Until We Meet Again” and “The Lovely Writer,” “Pastsenger” offers a welcome diversion because of its wealth of adorable and funny moments. These moments give the show a fun element that makes it enjoyable to watch.

The supporting characters “Moodaeng” (Fluk Pisith) and “Plawan” (Milo Chayapat) unintentionally create their own love story. Their adorable puppy love wins viewers over with its sweetness. The “Pastsenger” cast has exceptional acting skills; faithfully and persistently bringing their characters to life. Cooper’s portrayal of “Kiew” demonstrates his ability to adjust to a different time, society, and generation. In particular, Marc seamlessly transforms from a “hard-to-get” attitude to a charming lover as “Bamee.” While the majority of the episodes include arguments and sweet love scenes, Episode 11 stands out for its intense emotional content. The audience becomes extraordinarily moved by the heartbreaking sequence in which Bamee suddenly understands how short Kiew’s time in the current timeline is.

The background score in melancholy scenes improves the sense of connection between the characters and their environment. The music throughout the show does a good job of amplifying the emotional impact of each scene. “Pastsenger” presents an extended kind of time-travel storytelling with its 12 episodes, each clocking in at more than forty minutes. It is jam-packed with different scenarios that keep viewers interested throughout the entire season. While the overall pace of the show is great, there are a few moments that could use a shorter runtime because they are not crucial to the development of the plot. The fact that Bamee was the son of Kiew’s best friend, Art, felt a little odd. It begs the intriguing question of how one would handle such a circumstance in the actual world. A quick hug between the two lead actors in Episode 12’s unforgettable rain scene speaks volumes about their empathy and affection for one another. Their extraordinary talent and connection are on display.

The series comes to a satisfying conclusion that honors the practicalities of time travel. Despite being unexpected, it offers a satisfactory resolution to the story, making viewers like me happy with the outcome.

Rating- 4 out of 5

Streaming on- Gagaoolala