When it comes to BL dramas, Until We Meet Again is an absolute masterpiece. Directed by Siwaj Sawatmaneekul ( known by his nickname New) the series was produced by Studio Wabi Sabi and aired from Nov 9, 2019 – Mar 1, 2020 on Line TV in Thailand. Based on the novel The Red Thread by Lazysheep, It’s become a staple in the BL community and one of the most beloved series of all time.

I’ve probably seen Until We Meet Again multiple times already, but every time I watch it, I always catch something new, and even though I know what’s happening, I am always overcome with emotion. It’s a testament not only to the beauty of Lazysheep’s original novel but also to New’s directorial skills – as well as an incredibly gifted cast.

Since interviewing Lazysheep earlier this week, I thought it would be a good time to re-watch the series and share my thoughts. And since it’s always best to start at the beginning, here we go…

SYNOPSIS
In 1989 Kao Ariyasakul (Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun, Kao) and Intouch Chatpokin (Katsamonnat Namwirote, Earth) were lovers. But their fathers forbid them to be together. Before they could rip the couple apart, they decided to take their own lives. Korn first, followed by In while their fathers watched in horror. Powerless against their own prejudice.

In (Earth) and Korn (Kao) take their own lives

Thirty years later Pharm Triwinij (Natouch Siripongthon, Fluke) is a university freshman, who on his first day, meets Team (Warut Chawalitrujiwong, Prem) and Manaow (Samantha Melanie Coates). Forming a fast friendship, the the become instant and inseparable best friends. it’s revealed that Pharm suffers from an intense fear of loud unexpected noises (like car crashes) as they trigger a visceral response and the memories of a boy dead on the floor from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. While Team and Manaow vow to protect their new bestie, Manaow also wants to ship him with Dean Rattanon Wongnate (Thitiwat Ritprasert, Ohm) a senior in the swimming club, which Team has also joined. He’s the most handsome guy in school and Pharm is inexplicably drawn to him. Later that night, Pharm stumbles upon Dean’s Facebook page and realizes that whenever he looks at him, he’s filled with a feeling of sadness.

In an incredibly poignant and emotional scene from Korn and In’s past, we see the two promise to find one another in their next life.

Korn and In promise to find one another in their next life

When Pharm wakes the next morning, he’s surprised to find his eyes red and his cheeks stained with tears. Recalling the moment Korn and In vow to find one another in their next life, Pharm believes it’s nothing but a dream – not realizing these are memories from his past life.

Later that day, Pharm and Manaow come to a swimming competition to support Team. It’s the first time Dean sees Pharm and he’s struck with emotion. He doesn’t know why but he knows Pharm is someone important, and he’s excited to learn his name after Team brings snacks that Pharm made for them.

THOUGHTS
It’s a strong pilot that introduces all of the players, their relationships to one another and reveals the path ahead while leaving just enough mystery that you don’t put all of the pieces together right away.

The Chemistry between Pharm, Team, and Manaow is about as magical as you can get on television. They play off one another with such ease that their real off-screen friendship is just as strong as the one between the characters they are portraying.

Team (Prem), Pharm (Fluke), and Manaow (Sammie): the perfect BL Best-Friend Squad

Ohm and Fluke are also electric as the series lead couple Dean and Pharm. Though Pharm is a bit more fragile than I would like him to be, it’s actually a great character trait that threads itself throughout the series’ 17 episodes. You also get a glimpse of the interest building between Win (Noppanut Guntachai, Boun) and Team which is one of the series’ most beloved (and comedic) aspects – as is Wanut Sangtianprapai (nicknamed Mix) who plays Dean’s younger brother Don. Though he’s only heard in the first episode, he’s one of those characters that light up a screen – even when it’s just his voice.

An irritated Pharm woken up by Don’s distinct (and very loud) voice

The music of this series is impeccable. From Boy Sompbob’s Luckiest Boy to background pieces like Ovaeon Music’s “A Peaceful Sadness” and Jeremy Wiebe’s “Coming Home” – both of which are featured heavily throughout the series, the music is almost a separate character that can draw just as much emotion as the images you’re seeing on the screen.

So to sum it up, even though I’m on what is probably my tenth time watching it, the series still brings me so much joy and I am excited to continue.


The series is currently available on the official Wabi Sabi YouTube page as well as a plethora of streaming services like Viki and iQiYi.

More Until We Meet Again soon so…

Stay Tuned!