Century of Love (2024)

A LOVE STORY OF A MAN WHO CAN'T LET GO

This drama is just perfect for my taste and so far one of the best Drama I have watched this year !
The story was all about a man who cannot let go of his lover and was willing to do everything to make his love beautiful, even sacrificing his life, thank fully and lucky him that there was a goddess like that who listened to his prayer, I actually started to become curious about the story of this goddess and is there were real five colored stone. In the end, we all who have seen this drama left without knowing who was the real Khun Wad, we also do not know if it were really Vee that was Khun Wad, it seems that everything in the end was a coincidence, maybe the goddess really wanted P'San to learn to let go and so she let him meet Vee, if she was really Khun Wad , we do not know
The Chemistry of Vee and P'San was really beautiful, P'San being grumpy and Vee who always throws himself to P'San it was so funny and I had butterfly ! The kissing scene was just enough , not too steamy and it seems that Daou and Offroad was really really confident and comfortable with each other. Chu ! She was my favorite Character here, I do not really know what would I do without her when I see episodes of this drama, she was such a memorable character , to behonest everyone was such a memorable Im gonna miss the squad but It will be Chu that will be my favorite.
I was literally impressed by the acting of Daou !! And also adding Offroad ! Man ! That was why I really wondered if they have acted many times , but I think it was not ! Everyones acting here was so nice ! Nd let me highlight the fighting scenes, usually some fighting scenes I have seen in Thai BL or dramas was not so convincing but P'San ! Excuse me ?! He looks like a chinese fighter 🩷 all in all everyones acting was so nice
I have 2 favorite lines in this drama the first was when Vee was talking to his grandmother, her grandmother said that , sometimes we need to accept that there is an end for everything , coz thats life , because if everything is forever, how can we value every moment we have .. and second was when the doctor of the Shrine said that we should let go of the past and live with the present
There were some parts at the end specially when the old man was trying to steal the five colored stone before Vee was shot, they were like playing HAHAH but it was okay and annoying at the same time specially to WadFah and that uncle of Chu who sided the sick old rich man who tried to steal the stone.
This drama was so beautiful , and it gives a direct message to everyone that we should let go of the past and live in the present through seeing the story of P'San .. we can only value the past but we should not hold on to it so that we can move one and face the more beautiful surprises life can bring
This drama is a two thumbs up for me, with its excellent writing probably one of the most memorable story I have seen so far, I hope that everyone in the world will see this drama, I have nothing to say against this drama all in all and Im gonna be missing the squad , P'Sans family waaa everything.
I am sure Im gonna be seeing this drama many times again in the future. Bye for now P'San, by for now Vee and Chuuu 💚🩷

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Can be a contender for my best BL for the year 2024!

When I saw the official trailer, I was intrigued and genuinely wonder how they were going to handle the story. And I must say that they did an excellent job. For these five past weeks, i eagerly await and watch the two episodes per week, becoming more engrossed and wrapped with this story.

And yes, there are some parts where I can see that can be cringy as well as the 'villains' were extremely week and at a point, I was already predicting the storyline to go a certain way (which it did with their little twist), it was still an enjoyable and emotional journey. This series got me in my feelings in the last two episodes and I can't say when last this has happened to me and that's why I see this series as a contender for my best BL for the year 2024!

What makes this series stand out for me, personally, is the love story between San and Vee. While they had their ups and downs, I felt that their relationship was portrayed beautifully. They loved and cared for each other that they would do anything for each other, even if it's their own lives. San and Vee went through a lot to get to the point they got to throughout the series. And I will most definitely recommend this series to others.

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Viva o futuro, não se prenda ao passado.

Que história linda, comecei sem expectativa nenhuma e realmente me surpreendeu. Pra mim um dos melhores bl do ano, historia, atuação, fotografia tudo bom!
P'Third o sábio esqueceu de contar que a sua alma gêmea sou eu💋
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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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One of my favorite series this year!

Went into this one for Daou and Offroad and stayed for the absolutely amazing story! I don't even think I watched the trailer for this one, literally just started it because I adore Daou and Offroad and really liked their last series, Lost in Translation. I was hooked after episode one! The plot was so much fun but also really complicated and really enjoyable. I loved that we didn't 100% know if Offroad's character was the person Daou's character had been searching for for the last 100. I also liked that Wat's character wasn't trustworthy and kind of a sucky person, like I wasn't expecting her to be like that. Absolutely loved the "love triangle" with the doctor, he was such a wholesome and genuine character. The grandma story line hit a little too close to home and was done really well. I know these shows rely a little too heavily on the sick parent or grandparent story line, but this one was so incredibly realistic and had my BAWLING!

If you haven't watched this one yet, I highly recommend! I can't wait to see what the future has in store for Daou and Offroad!

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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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When the one is back but is not the one who is used to be...

This is the story of a century-old man wating for his long-lost love to return before he dies. The problem arises when the indication of his reincarnated lady-love shows it's not a she but he. Will he die before finding the love for whom he waited for a century? Now it's for you to discover the truth.
 
Honestly, very honestly, I doubted the series. Not a big fan of lakorn but I wanted to give this a try. So I started this on a whim and I wanted to see one more episode of how the story would unfold. AND to my surprise, I was hooked! I'm glad I didn't watch while it was airing because if I had, then I would have lost my mind waiting for next episodes.
 
Not everything is perfect. Things were a little cringey, awkward, and childish, but entertaining AF! There wasn't a second I felt bored. The chemistry of DaoOffroad is just the cherry on top. And I have to confess, Offroad's eye smile has become my weak point. "Having a bad day?" Just look at the picture of Offroad laughing; your worries will fade in the air like *poof*. 
 
What I liked:
-compelling storytelling 
-No bullshit time waste 
- smooth like butter chemistry of the leads
-The suspense it builds from the beginning and the way they had me seated till the last minute is commendable. 
- most importantly, the VFX was top-notch! It wasn't sloppy at all but well balanced and visually appealing. 
 
What I didn't like:
- calling your 1/3rd-aged man great-great grandfather 24 times an episode, was awkward AF. 
- it was cringey at times, so I face palmed myself quite a few times ngl.
- fighting scenes could be better, but as he was a master of martial arts, I expected a clean-cut action scene
 
Overall, it was a great watch. I can see myself rewatching this not because of the thrill but for the leads chemistry, as it was swoonworthy.

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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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Potential to be great, ruined by writing

7-7.5 stars.

This BL reminds me of The Sign and how I felt watching it. I loved the concept and plot line as well as the chemistry between the leads, but there were just too many moments of logic being thrown out the window that dampened by enjoynment. Also I feel bad rating this low because quality was really nice but it was also highly dramatized with lots of makjang-esque moments that really cheapened the overall quality.

The romance seems like it would be one of those classic epic love stories, like in IFYLITA, that lasts through the years and shows you how time can't stop one true love (I mean, its right there in the title too); however, interestingly enough, I didn't get that feeling by the end of the show. Suffice to say, it feels like the message in this BL is more about moving on and living in the present, not holding on to what has passed but following your heart. Especially with how inconclusive the plot was about Vee and Wat, I just wasn't getting the anticipated 'Centuries of Love' vibes yk? Anyway, I don't mind it too much because the chemistry between the leads was great. Vee's actor did give me cringey moments here and there with his acting, but he was a lovable character.

Mini spoiler: TLDR rant from above is just, how can you name a series 'Century of Love' yet make me doubt at the end whether the main leads are actually the fated couple or not...

Things I liked about this show were the family dynamics between San and his descendants(?), Vee's relationship with his grandma, watching San progress from hating(?) Vee to being head over heels for him, Third's friendship with Vee and him being the voice of reason in this show (also love that they broke away from the cliche of the 2nd ML pining after the MC plot), and Chu (bestest great grand daughter ever), oh and big shoutout to Doctor Tao!

Overall, it's just an okay series. Steam level is medium but has great intimacy (Hello, neck and wrist scenting!). I hope to see San's and Third's actors in other BLs in the future as I really liked their performance in this.

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