When I judge by the very low bar of Thai boys love dramas, this is one of the best I've seen and that's why I've rated it well. It's very well acted and filmed. The plot antics aren't nearly as cringe worthy as they could be. For once the lead couple actually has chemistry with each other as opposed to the many rookie actors, who's awkwardness at acting in intimate moments comes across on screen. Win and Gulf clearly got along well off screen, and this translated well once they were acting in character.

If I judge with a more critical eye from a western viewpoint, my main criticism of TharnType, a criticism I often have of Thai BL dramas in general, is the continued display of unhealthy and toxic relationships as romance. Tharn constantly ignores the physical boundaries set by Gulf who often tells him to stop. Gulf is verbally abusive, constantly in a loop of berating and gas-lighting Tharn, and then following up with weak apologies to smooth things back over. Tharn and Gulf's friend constantly make excuses for Gulf's aggressive and abusive behavior, but trauma or not, the last thing Gulf should have been given was a pass for his actions as he often crossed the line. Lots of characters were rooting for TharnType to stay/ get back together while completely ignoring that their relationship was full of red flags. But for a saving grace, TharnType did try to redeemed themselves by the end.