As summer fades into fall, a new wave of Boy’s Love dramas has begun to bloom—but few have captured my attention like GMMTV’s latest release, That Summer. While the studio’s recent track record has been uneven, this series feels like a stunning return to form. 

A power move to take back the crow they forged in the first place. 

Blending mystery, romance, trauma, and self-discovery into a single, elegantly crafted storyline, That Summer is truly one of the agency’s most compelling dramas to date. 

In episode two, fragments of Wave’s memories continue to haunt him—particularly the resurfacing of a violent memory involving an oar—an incident that reframes his unease around those claiming to know him. 

Meanwhile, his tension with Lava also continues to intensify as refuses to be treated like a helpless amnesiac, demanding the autonomy he’s never really been able to experience. Lava—tasked with caring for him—grapples with his own suppressed emotions and blurred moral boundaries. 

A tug-of-war between control and vulnerability, one that’s as gripping as it is emotionally charged.

Episode three dives deeper into Lava’s tragic past, revealing how the loss of his father while trying to protect someone else shaped the broken man he’s become. His overprotectiveness toward Wave no longer feels rooted in dominance or duty—though those emotions still flicker beneath the surface—but rather in guilt and grief. 

As their walls begin to crack, the chemistry between them burns hotter; the sexual tension becomes undeniable, even as danger continues to circle them both.

But as romance starts to blossom, so does danger, it’s bubbling just below the surface, hidden in the shadows, waiting to strike. 

Like a snake.

In my previous review, I mentioned the electric chemistry between Winny and Satang, and it bears repeating here: they are phenomenal together. It’s such a joy to finally see this pairing given the space to explore their range—balancing tenderness, fear, and desire with remarkable authenticity. 

I also have to mention just how nice it is to see Mond Tanutchai portray a decent human being of a character after playing total jerks in Only Friends and My Golden Blood. I’ve never seen Phudtripart Bhudthonamochai (Ryu) in anything before, but I’d watch a spinoff of Dr. Wut and Chief Pheng.

That Summer is proving not just to be one of GMMTV’s strongest offerings this year, but a testament to how powerful this duo can be when given the right material.

I’m excited to see where the series goes. There will be more That Summer soon so… 

Stay Tuned!