This series can best be described by a quote from Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities” – “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” It had an exceptional storyline only to slip into banality and nonsensical story arcs. Here is yet again another Thai series that simply had no idea what a great diegesis it actually had. If only they had followed through with their main title.
Continue reading “Loy Kaew First Love” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)
Things settled down a bit this week, but I still think there are too many series on Fridays to make watching everything the same day super enjoyable, so I think I’m going to have to drop some, and the first two that come to mind are “Pitbabe” and “Knock Out”. It’s not that they’re not well-done; they just bring me the least amount of joy. I may watch them on Wednesdays, when there’s not a lot airing.
We had some solid reckoning in the first half of 2025 and the second half will probably live up to the expectations with umpteen amount of BL/GL dramas gearing for release. We are actually losing count of premieres happening, shows waiting to be released, it is chaotic to say the least!
With Thailand enhancing their soft power via BL/GL world, the entertainment circle is abuzz with pairings that are strongly imprinting the said genre at a global level. With that being said, it also means that the industry is hugely dependent on socially confirming pairings that remain steadfast. Diverse companies invest in these pairings, promote their chemistry and launch new shows based on their popularity. Whether these ships are real or not, remains the question?
Today was a week full of memorable moments. We had our first-ever Period BL from GMMTV. Memoir of Rati has the potential to be a gem of a series. China is slaying with Revenged Love, and social media is in an uproar. Can you believe we are getting twenty-four full-length episodes? I haven’t seen the original, but I’ve heard good things.
We had a pretty crowded week with Updates dropping left and right. It is difficult to keep up with the workflow with quite a few show goes through their fitting & read through sessions. On the top of this, Japanese BLs seem to be taking precedence again, we have some amazing works set to premiere soon.
The Boys’ Love & Girls’ Love industry are fast growing into economic phenomena, considering their reach and global outburst. The only difference between the rest of the Asian subcontinent and Thailand, is the recurring concept of BL/GL pairings. While the rest of the countries don’t focus on continuing the same pairings, Thailand’s soft power is quickly becoming taciturn because of their investments in long-standing couplings. We are here to take a glimpse at some of the most important couples in the Thai industry!
I went into My Sweetheart Jom expecting a light, slightly chaotic romantic comedy with a countryside twist. What I found instead was a slow burn gem with a gentle heartbeat, one that’s surprisingly grounded, deeply charming, and quietly thoughtful in how it builds character and community.
Continue reading “My Sweetheart Jom” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 5)
This is it! This is the time for the verdict.
I’ve been waiting for “My Golden Blood” since it was announced in 2023. The pilot trailer was chef’s kiss, and as a die-hard vampire lore enthusiast, I was buzzing. Now that I’ve devoured all twelve episodes (more than once, mind you), here’s my final, fang-filled verdict.
Continue reading “My Golden Blood” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
The level of spice this week was off the charts. The number of shows I had to pause and truly consider how to write my reaction was almost comical. Stand-out episodes include The Next Prince, The Bangkok Boy, and I Promise I Will Comeback. So, go forth and enjoy all of the fun scenes these actors gave us this week. 😘
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