EYES OPENING SERIES FOR ME
I knew how popular the main leads were but I didn’t care much because their appearances were not my type. Still, I gave this series a try and oh my God it was excellent! Their acting skills were amazing. They made me cried for them and laughed for them. Not to mention their chemistry was over the top.About the plot, the writers were talented. They really came up with a convincible ending.
Other actors and actresses were skillful too.
This series taught me, again, about many lessons of love and life.
The only minor of this series is its BGM. But it didn’t lessened my emotion much.
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Not bad for the relatively new Daou-Offroad pairing
This drama had a promising start with a unique premise and as we have already seen that the lead pair have good chemistry from love in translation which should have added on the favorable side of the series - But this drama quickly wobbled in the mid episodes and had a okay-ish ending.I would have loved to see the story and characters more fleshed out during its runtime instead of making some really potential characters just some disposable plot devices.
I was very excited for this story over the currently airing not so good JBLs .
Anyways - nevertheless this pairing has good potential for future projects as both the actors have improved considerably in their acting - Looking forward for their new projects .
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CENTURY OF LOVE? BABE, IT'S SERVING CINEMATIC LEGEND.
Okay, so when they announced DaouOffroad as the leads, I was like, “Meh, this could go either way.” No offense, but their last stuff was like plain toast—okay but forgettable. BUT HOLD UP. This series came swinging, and I’m here screaming, “Where was this energy before??” Let’s break it down, gurl.THE CONCEPT THAT ATE:
Picture this: 1970s-80s Chinese aesthetic, forbidden love, AND reincarnation drama? Ugh, it’s giving poetic chaos. So, we’ve got San (Daou) and Ms. Wat, who are in love but can’t be together because society (yawn, predictable). They decide to elope, but Trai (the certified villain of this tea) isn’t having it. San, heartbroken and melodramatic, does some ancient ritual to live for a century just to find Wat’s reincarnation. Commitment? Yes. Healthy? Absolutely not. Therapy, perhaps?
Fast forward: San meets Wee, the reincarnation of Wat, and starts spiraling because, oops, it’s a guy this time. And guess what? San goes into full denial mode—until a steamy wet dream rocks his world. LITERALLY. ? My man was like, "Wait, am I into him? Or is this indigestion?" Spoiler alert: it’s both. Throw in a mysterious woman who looks like Wat, and the drama EXPLODES. Love triangle? Yes, queen. Betrayal? Oh, you better believe it. The twists had me gasping, clutching my pearls, and screaming at the screen.
THE CHARACTERS:
Let’s start with Wee (Offroad). Honestly, I can’t decide if I love him or wanna shake him. He’s smart, but also dumb as hell. Like, one minute he’s all family-man vibes (love that he prioritizes his grandma), and the next, he’s making questionable life choices. Boy, pick a lane. Now San (Daou) is the epitome of repressed boomer energy. Sir, it’s the 2020s; being gay isn’t illegal anymore. Stop acting like it’s still 1970. That said, Daou’s acting? ICONIC. He serves old-school mannerisms with a sprinkle of tortured-soul realness. Someone get this man an award, STAT.
Also, can we talk about Pond just showing up out of nowhere as the second lead? Bro, aren’t you busy filming Fourever You? But honestly, he came, he saw, he served. His role added that little sprinkle of ✨drama✨ we didn’t know we needed.
THE DRAMA WE LIVE FOR:
The love triangle? Spicy. The betrayal? Juicy. The emotional tension? CHEF’S KISS. Every character carried their weight like pros, and not a single scene felt out of place. The pacing? Smooth like butter. The plot twists? GAGGED. Especially when the betrayal hit. If you’re not screaming at your screen by episode 8, are you even watching it right?
THE AESTHETICS & MUSIC:
THE VIBES? Chef’s kiss. The 70s-80s Chinese setting is immaculate, from the costumes to the sets. And the OST? I didn’t expect to cry over a love ballad, but here we are. It’s got this soft, vintage feel that perfectly matches the romance and heartbreak. I was swaying, imagining myself in a vintage qipao, living my best dramatic life. I’m downloading it on Spotify as we speak.
WHAT COULD SLAP HARDER:
Okay, imma say it. The bedroom scene. Look, I get it—they’re sticking to the aesthetic, but why does it feel like I’m watching two dolls kiss? Give me tension. Give me heat. Give me the fireworks we deserve. It’s giving PG-13, when I need TV-MA. Like, I get that we’re keeping it classy, but give me something, you know? We’re all adults here.
FINAL VERDICT:
This series? It’s giving everything. From the heartfelt acting to the dramatic plot twists, it’s the type of show you binge and then think about for days. The reincarnation twist was done so well, and the love story is just chef’s kiss. Daou absolutely killed it with San’s emotional depth, and Offroad brought the perfect mix of humor and heart.
Watch it, rewatch it, then force your friends to watch it too. It’s THAT good. And if Daou doesn’t get some awards for this, we’re rioting.
12/10. Now excuse me while I replay the wet dream scene for research purposes. ?
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Not bad but far from unforgettable
Right from the start, it feels like Lakorn, to our delight: excessive acting, big production, tons of drama, ultra-cheap special effects. You start hoping for a second To Sir, With Love.Alas, the series quickly devolves into an unpretentious little comedy, and the charm of Lakorn disappears. The poor acting, especially by the man who plays Wee, doesn't help matters. We start to get bored.
The last part is a little more dynamic and saves the whole thing. Still, this series won't make the list of BL's best!
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Simples but captivating
It's a very interesting series and a great story for Daou and Offroad, who have undeniable chemistry and deliver an excellent work here.The story reminds me a lot of First Love, Again and I like how it's developed. It's a simple story, but well executed and what really stands out here is the interaction and charisma of the main actors.
The direction is a bit weak, especially in the action scenes and the more dramatic moments. The series has a soap opera-like feel, especially in the cinematography, which is quite flat and waist the beautiful sets they have.
And one of the only things I don't like about this series is the villains. There's no need for them, they serve no purpose in the plot and the whole discussion about stealing the stone becomes repetitive and tiring. The series could benefit from a secondary couple or better development of the other characters instead of insisting on all this drama of the uncle and the impostor trying to steal the stone.
It's a fun project with great actors, a well-structured story and despite the poor production, it's a series that delivers an excellent result with a couple that exudes chemistry.
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Best underrated drama
Is this the bl series? No way how can these dramas couldn’t become so famous like before other bl dramas ? this drama and chemistry between lead actors , other actors and script everything is awesome and also as Indian I liked how they showed important of god in our life very much enjoyed it hope this drama gets recognised like other famous dramas all the best to the team very well done job ❤❤❤Was this review helpful to you?
Guyss this serie is a must watch
First,I want to start with their acting.All the characters in the serie , especially the main couple,Duao and off,they boy did really good job.Plus,other characters in the serie either.Not only that,but also chemistry between my couple,Duao and off,is really insane.I love it sm n second is the plot, it's extremely interesting.Also the biggest plot twist amazed me.Now, I'm looking forward to see my couple, Duao and off,in another serie.The best serie with the mysterious plot I have ever seen.Even though I have watched all the episodes,still wanna see it and see it again.Y'all can see how much this serie,"century of love"effects me..so,If you're the one who love the mysterious serie with the biggest plot twist,I highly recommend you guys to watch it..it's 10 out of 10!!Was this review helpful to you?
A Magical Masterpeice
I LOVE this BL soooo much<3 the acting, the cinematography and the emotions were a 10/10 for me. SanVee showed what love is truly like and how pure their love was. This series hit different and my heart couldn't handle it. At first I didn't have much expectations for this but im glad I finished this masterpeice. You're seriously missing out if you did not watch it yet, trust me its amazing. I haven't cried as much i did in the last episode of this series as I have for any OTHER series. BUT overall this was one of the best shows !!! that made me feel on cloud nine and made me cry like a b- ANYWAYS sad this was only 10 eps cause i can watch them all day long as they're so cute. deff worth watching yall, won't disappoint.Was this review helpful to you?
A bombshell
When i saw who is the director i said let me organise my tissue because i know i will be crying and i wasn't disappointed, but you see when he when they met for the first time i bawl yes ??????? now this is a series that i wont be missing. Episode 1 started off on a bang it reminded me of to sir with love now that series? a water works really sad those actors last series was love and attaraction their chemistry was lit af but back to this so far looooooove it lets see what else in store every weekWas this review helpful to you?
A great story in the wrong hands
This drama had potential. If only it landed on the right hands, it could have been exceptional. The story is promising, but the delivery by the actors is seriously lacking. The main leads have no chemistry, and if it is there, it is forced. I'd like to point out that chemistry is not making out/sex. Chemistry is the underlying tension between couples that you can feel even when they have not spoken a single word to each other. Having characters suddenly fall on each other, and catch each mid cliché-fall is not chemistry-it is forcing chemistry.There are plot holes in the story, and overall it does not deliver. Given its title, I expected more.
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Another straight to gay BL
I never liked the premise for this drama but I was told I should watch it before condemning it.I watched two episodes, it's condemning time!
The drama is actually worse that I originally thought, I just don't understand how people who watch BL love this tripe, the writers seem to get their inspiration from the perv section in Gay porn. Straight people are always being blamed for everything wrong within the gay community, but BL is all about straight guys going gay, sometimes it's even two straight guys who suddenly decide they want the D.
I have been told the ML might have been bi, the woman he loved died and he was willing to suffer terrible pain for 100 years so he could be with her again when she was reincarnated.
THIS OBVIOUSLY SCREAMS BISEXUAL!
I was also told that the theme is LOVE BEYOND GENDERS, well, we all love beyond genders, but straight men don't want to suck on a pole and gay men don't want Predator mouth down stairs.
When did body parts stop mattering? Body parts are what define us, without different body parts there would be no men and women, there would be no gay, straight or bi.
I know some people want to pretend that we can all identify as whatever we want, but the reality for everyone else is that if you don't have the body parts they like, they don't care what you say.
We have always been told that people are born gay,
This is not true anymore, now we have love beyond genders, the only thing that matters is what's on the inside.
The only time a gay man ever worries about what's on the inside is how big is it ( see, body parts do matter )
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loved it
I started this show because I've seen the chemistry between Daou and Offroad and I knew they're both really good actors (especially Daou in my opinion). I wasn't disappointed, I was beyond satisfied, some of the fighting scenes were not that great and the visual effects still could be improved but I don't mind tbh. I've loved every second of this show, the way the actors portrayed the characters, their chemistry, I will be watching it again.Was this review helpful to you?
