One Year (Thai BL) Review: Story and Ending Explained
The Binge Team- June 24, 2026
I really liked the concept of a beach romance that resets every morning, but the actual execution does not quite work. On April 26, 2026, “One Year” (เลือนรางและจางหาย) aired on Amarin TV 34HD and Viu, and it immediately caught my attention but for all the wrong reasons. The series tries to blend seaside healing vibes with emotional angst, but the result feels watered down and leaves me emotionally disconnected from it.
This Melodrama Fails to Deliver on Its Unique Premise
I was hoping for a romantic and exciting start, but the series quickly became a chore to watch as early as Episode 1. The story follows Kim (Hearth Chindanai Dechawaleekul), a young man who is warned by a fortune teller to leave his home and move to the coast, where he will supposedly be safe. There, he meets Taosor (Poom Nitipoom Jumparnin), a local chef who mysteriously forgets everything by the next day. This setup should have been deeply emotional and heartbreaking.
Instead, the performances felt flat right from the beginning. There are many empty scenic beach shots that feel like filler rather than meaningful storytelling, with very little real development in the romance or the characters. Each morning reset follows the same pattern, which quickly becomes repetitive and dull. While the story is meant to feel tragic and emotional, the execution does not carry that weight, and the emotional impact of this unique situation is largely lost.
Repetitive Waves from Episode 1 to the Finale
The pacing felt dull, and the series became a real test of patience. After the first two hours, it already felt like the plot was stalling, repeating the same introductions over and over without any real story progression.
Episodes 1 and 2 introduce the beach setting and the memory condition with a very surface-level sweetness, but it did not engage me. By Episodes 3 and 4, the daily memory reset structure became extremely tedious because the script never really pushes the conflict forward in any meaningful way.
Episodes 5 and 6 were difficult to get through because the emotional weight is clearly meant to be there, but it is not delivered through strong or compelling dialogue. Episode 7 felt like a complete dead end, with no clear direction or creative momentum from the writers. The finale in Episode 8 is clumsy, tying up a few loose ends but leaving most things unresolved and ultimately feeling unsatisfying. The GL side plot also feels unnecessary and is never properly developed.
Flat Performances from the Coastal Cast
I did not feel that the main characters brought enough life or depth to support such a delicate, high-concept story.
Kim (Hearth Chindanai Dechawaleekul) is a Bangkok city boy who is supposed to be patient and devout, but the performance stays locked into one tone. He feels wooden throughout, and I rarely saw a real emotional reaction when the story called for it. Taosor (Poom Nitipoom Jumparnin) plays the handsome local man dealing with a serious memory condition, but the role comes across as one-dimensional and overly soft. He does not fully capture the fear, confusion, or emotional breakdown of someone losing their identity every single day.
The supporting cast also struggles with weak writing. San (Alee Lahwanya Uengsilpsrikul), the loyal sidekick, is likable, but her delivery often feels mechanical and rehearsed. Siu (Aey Supprawee Ponlathan) brings bursts of energy that often feel out of place, almost as if they belong to a different tone than the rest of the series. Then there is Now (Aim Natkritta Vongruangvisal), who feels unnecessary to the story and ultimately forgettable.
Stiff Chemistry
I felt the chemistry between the two main characters was absolutely nonexistent, which became the show’s biggest weakness. Their romantic scenes felt completely staged, like two actors simply saying their lines to each other rather than sharing any real emotional connection, depth, or sense of tragedy. There are no typical romance tropes here. I usually enjoy them when they appear, but in this case, there is almost no romance at all.
The writing also feels extremely sloppy throughout the series. The fortune teller storyline from Episode 1, which sends the main character to the beach, is never explained or mentioned again, which was frustrating. The series spends a lot of time focusing on the day-to-day mechanics of the memory loss, but it does not explore the emotional logic behind the characters’ feelings. Because of that, the story often feels hollow.
The Bittersweet Ending Explained
The final episode focuses on acceptance rather than resolution. Instead of offering a cure or a clear medical explanation, the series leans into emotional realism in a way that feels underdeveloped.
By the end, the characters accept their situation and choose to stay on the coast, starting a new chapter with each sunrise despite the permanent memory loss.
They continue their routine and write in a daily journal as a way to help the memory-lacking character keep track of his life. While the show frames this as something tender and romantic, it felt bleak and emotionally codependent to me. Rather than a satisfying ending, it left me frustrated, as if I was being asked to accept a lifetime of emotional numbness as a happy conclusion.
✦ Watch This If You Loved
I only recommend this series for viewers who do not mind incredibly slow pacing, repetitive plot loops, and very understated acting. If you are looking for a memory-centered romance with real emotional payoff, I would suggest skipping this and instead watching:
Drama Info
TitleOne Year (2026) [เลือนรางและจางหาย]
Total Episodes8 (Complete)
Review8 Episodes
GenreRomance · Melodrama· BL
Release DateApril 26th to June 14th · 2026
Stream
🎬Viu
Main Cast
MAB Score
4/10
Overall Rating
Story
Acting
Chemistry
Rewatch Value — 2/10
The lack of chemistry between the leads and the repetitive nature of the script make this show almost impossible for me to sit through a second time.