Psychological thrillers are the current trend; diffident protagonists in a daredevil universes. Some stories are scary, some are intriguing and some keep you invested till the last episode. You curse at the main lead’s psychotic behavioral patterns and wonder if they will ever get cured. At times, you even wish that their so-called love victims might escape their clutches. We have such gems from the BL industry that we wish to share!!

Yesterday The Series

How does an innocent, naive man turn into lovesick lunatic??

I never once imagined that I would see Peat Wasuthorn in a psychotic avatar. Veir, heir of VPG Group, meets Kelvin, the second son of KING Group. Kelvin is in the heir only in namesake, his father & brother loathe him. Veir takes a shine to the poor second child, who is treated like a servant by his own family. “Yesterday” weaves through two different timelines. We are treated to Veir & Kelvin’s budding romance while in the present, they stand divided. Veir tries to escape Kelvin’s clutches who is hellbent on reconciling his lover. Peat & Fort Thitipong have an amazing chemistry; but the centerfold of this storyline is the toxic relationship between their characters. Kelvin’s unassuming nature is unexplainable. Veir’s hatred is equally shocking. Their dynamics undergoes a 360° change and you are left grasping at the thread!

Spare Me Your Mercy

A sharp doctor who professes the need for euthanasia and a police officer who is against it!!

Police Major Wasan returns to his hometown after his mother’s sudden death. He grows more suspicious when there is an alarmingly increase in the death rate of terminally ill patients. As he begins his investigations, he gets entangled with Dr. Kantaphat, the doctor who cared for them. Wasan tries his level best to find the true culprit while Kantapat wants to get closer to him. The affections between them becomes apparent with time, but so does Kantaphat’s real intentions. Being the mastermind, he tries to derail Wasan’s investigations while keeping him close. His reasoning cannot be denied but Wasan believes in the law above all. To him, administering euthanasia is illegal and as such, he stands by his ethics. Tor Thanapob & JJ Krissanapoom had an amazing chemistry; it’s real shame that they haven’t starred in another drama yet!

To My Shore

A deranged, obsessive psychotic finds the right path through love!!

The concept seems nearly impossible, because Fan Xiao’s actions aren’t exactly redeemable. He colludes, plots and schemes his way into love interest, You Shu Lang’s life. For the most part, You Shu Lang is unaware that the man he loves was responsible was his breakup. He doesn’t remember that Fan Xiao was the assailant who assaulted him, when he was in a vulnerable condition. Fan Xiao is ruthless, obsessive and callous. He doesn’t care about the means, as long as he gets what he wants. As against him, You Shu Lang is a kindhearted and righteous man. Their union is absolutely unacceptable on all grounds. And yet, the chemistry is all consuming. You can’t help but wonder if Fan Xiao could actually fall for anyone else, but You Shu Lang. Yun Qi & Hao Yi Ran make a visual couple, their chemistry is off-the-charts.

Laws of Attraction

A scrupulous lawyer meets his match in a righteous man!

Charn is a cunning, smart and ambitious lawyer. He won’t take a case, unless it brings him loads of money. So, things take an unexpected turn when he suddenly decides to support Tinn, the uncle of Tonkhao, a young girl killed in a hit-and-run who never received justice. Obviously, he has his own agenda and Tinn doesn’t trust his flirtatious nature. As they argue, grumble and make concessions, Charn starts falling for the sweet-natured Tinn. But Tinn believes in the law and Charn is only interested in achieving his goals, no matter the means. Their differing opinions begin to damage their blossoming relationship, as Charn is forced to choose between his revenge and his feelings for Tinn. Jam Rachata & Film Thanapat have unmatched chemistry. It’s magical indeed!

Burnout Syndrome

A megalomaniac business man falls for a budding artist with a passion for drawing nudes!!

Ko is a rather shady character with a traumatic past. He is rich, somewhat sophisticated but also antisocial. He ruthlessly takes over businesses, without thinking about the consequences. Things get interesting when he meets a struggling artist, Jira. Jira has been suffering from a lack of inspiration and unable to draw anything. Ko instantly proposes a deal- Jira acts as his face while he designs hostile takeovers and Ko will act as his muse, while paying him surreptitiously. What starts as a business deal turns complicated when feelings get involved. Ko is insomniac, but he realizes that he can sleep soundly when he is with Jira. On the other hand, Jira falls into a “hate & love” relationship with Ko; he hates him on the surface but is slowly falling in love with his overtly arrogant boss. Off Jumpol & Gun Atthaphan have an indescribable chemistry. With each show the buildup is explosive!

The Eclipse

FirstKhao’s first outing as an official pairing was both rebellious and well-intentioned!!

Suppalo, the top all-boys school is a world of perfection, strict rules are enforced, and rumors of a curse intensify as a solar eclipse approaches. When the rebellious group, “The World Remembers,” rises to challenge the school’s authority. Akk, the head student prefect, is assigned to stop them. Things get complicated when he encounters Ayan, a mysterious new student, whose odd behavior and defiance raise Akk’s suspicions. Their pull & push relationship is full of synergy and romanticism. Ayan raises all kinds of red flags and is insanely suspicious; Akk knows Ayan is playing an odd game, and yet he can’t ignore him. Ayan makes him question his convictions as they fall deep into the trap that seems to shake Suppalo’s very foundation. FirstKhao’s first project together set the wheels rolling for their upcoming ventures, and they never looked back!!

The Wicked Game

A former police officer ends up falling for a scheming heir!!

From the initial episodes, it is obvious that Pheem is a scheming under the pretense of seeking justice. He is calculative, is plotting against his own family and wants to uproot his father’s business empire. As such, he seeks help from Than, a former police officer who was wrongly accused and lost his job because of Than’s elder brother, Jet. Whilst there is no love lost between the family members, Pheem callously uses Than’s honest intentions to scheme a ruthless takeover of his family business. Without realising that Pheem is using him, Than starts to fall for him. As they grow closer, Than’s warmth and humour begin to thaw Pheem. But he is still unable to give up on his revenge plan. As Pheem, Offroad Kantapon portrays a grey character without morals. His traumatic past explains his behavior, but his actions are mostly beyond redemption.

Kill to Love

A psychological barrier so strong, it leads to wars and destruction!!

Ever heard of a man who conquered nations for the love of his life? It was my first time watching such a melodramatic way of forcing your affections. Raised as an assassin by his paternal uncle, Duan Zi Ang is the illegitimate son of the Northern Kingdom’s Emperor. Unaware of his true identity, Zi Ang infiltrates the Southern Kingdom and cajoles his way into the Sixth Prince’s Mansion. Xiao Shu He is a kindhearted soul, who is often mistreated by his elder brother, the Crown Prince. Even though Shu He is suspicious of Zi Ang’s intentions, he still shelters him because of their childhood affections. They grow close and Zi Ang falls madly in love with Shu He. Unfortunately, he is forced to kill the Crown Prince and Shu He chooses to sever their ties. Unable to accept this reality, Zi Ang ascends the throne, wages war against the Southern Kingdom and forcefully imprisons Shu He. The end is as tragic as their love story. Zhang Zhe Xu & Mi Jin have an addictive chemistry, you can’t get enough of their romance!

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