Before reading, note that every couple had their pros and cons. This review is a generalization of pros and cons that were consistent throughout the show.

This series would’ve been great if each episode were only 40-45 minutes each.

Let me elaborate. This series contains 7 love stories, each with two episodes. Every story is simple enough that it can easily be told in little timing, though I’m sure many of us would love to see more. The main problem with this series is that almost every scene is two minutes too long. When you have an episode of 10 scenes, each with 2 extra minutes, the time adds up, and it’s noticeable. The actors speak every ten seconds, leaving unnecessary dead air, and oftentimes, the show paused scenes to capture “moments” that are supposed to leave the fans wanting to squeal but end up thinking, “Yes, they’re staring at each other...can we move on now?”

The first two couples had little-to-no plot, but as the show progressed, the stories (mostly) improved.

The storytelling is inconsistent. There are pointless scenes, redundant scenes, drawn out scenes, many unnecessary flashbacks, and odd romantic pacing. Some couples felt too rushed while others spent too long pining. Some couples flawlessly executed elements of storytelling, like pacing, whereas others majorly missed the mark. It was so inconsistent that you were wondering if the same people that made one story really participated in the other.

Every couple, minus Puth/Kaeng and Jia/Masuk/Tir (Somehow, this couple didn’t have the issues all the other couples had), had very cheesy storylines and dialogue. Now, if you’re someone that enjoys very cheesy romantic gestures and corny affirmations of love, this is the show for you. However, if you cringe easily, this is your warning.

The music was way too much. There were many scenes that could’ve been raw and emotional hadn’t the music drowned out what needed to breathe. The most emotional scenes are the ones that don’t need to rely on music for the audience to connect. Not only was the music overused, but the choice of music didn’t always fit the tone of the scene.

Regardless of this, don’t run away yet! There are redeeming qualities to this show.

Couples acted like couples. This shouldn’t be revolutionary, but in a way, it is. In many BL, couples refrain from acting too couple-y. Y Destiny is a gay show, and they loved embracing it. The couples were loving and sweet to each other and weren’t afraid to give physical affection. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of skinship (not always 18+) that was in the series. It made the relationships feel authentic.

The casting was great. Though some acting was..questionable, for the most part, everyone was casted well for their part. The chemistry is through the roof! The couples matched well. Compliments to the casting director/s on this one.

My rating for the show is the result of averaging my scores for each couple:

Tue/Ake: 4
Sun/Nuea: 5
Team/Korn: 5
Kaeng/Puth: 8
Pao/Thurs: 7
Choke/Sat: 5
Jia/Masuk/Tir: 9

I’m not a harsh person or one that gives low or high ratings randomly. I have fair reasons for each. The low scores struggled the most with inconsistencies, drawn-out scenes, being boring, and okay acting.

This show is not designed for you to think too much about or stress over. It’s a cute compilation of attractive guys falling for each other in the corniest ways (minus the Wednesday couple, oddly enough). If you’re looking for something with more depth and amazing storytelling, this show should be last on your watchlist. However, if you’re in the mood for softness and don’t mind production flaws, this is a lovely watch.