Roller Coaster EP8 Review & Final Thoughts

The Finale That Warmed Even Our Cold Hearts 💔❤️‍🔥

Okay, Roller Coaster. You made us wait two whole weeks for the finale, and we were not okay. That break pulled us right out of our weekly groove, and honestly? We were nervous the momentum would fizzle. But then that final episode hit — and hit hard. Suddenly we’re drowning in feelings, wiping tears, and realizing this show just gave us one of the most emotionally charged sapphic endings of the year.

Let’s talk about what worked, what wobbled, and why this ride is still worth every twist and turn.

1. The Supportive Girlfriend

And the award for Best Girlfriend of the Year goes to… Loft.Wow. This woman showed up for her partner in every possible way — supportive, patient, emotionally intelligent, and when needed… strong enough to walk away. Loft didn’t just love Pure; she understood her. She knew Pure’s situation was messy, complicated, and painful — and she still offered grace, not guilt.

That moment when Loft took ownership of her part and stepped back instead of spiraling? Chef’s kiss. It was real, raw, and the kind of maturity we rarely get to see onscreen — especially in GLs. She gave space without retreating, stood tall without controlling, and ultimately embodied what love looks like when it’s rooted in empathy. Loft didn’t just steal the scene — she set a new standard.

2. The Confrontation

Ugh. We knew this scene was going to destroy us — and it did. Completely.Let’s start with the performances: three powerhouse actresses, all giving layered, grounded, heartbreaking work. The confrontation — three women, in public, in pain — was a high-wire act of emotion and control.

And the writing. Every line landed like a heartbeat. No fluff, no filler — just truth. It felt like the writers trimmed every excess word until only the raw emotion remained. Then the actresses picked it up and made it breathe. When the flashbacks rolled in — those bittersweet, tender glimpses of #PureAir’s love — it was like twisting the emotional knife, but beautifully so. You didn’t want to look away, even as it shattered you.

And just when we thought it couldn’t get more poetic — they stripped away the sound.Air’s final scream, completely silent, echoing into nothing but an empty parking lot, was a stunning metaphor for isolation and grief. She was literally screaming into the void — unseen, unheard, and alone. That creative choice turned her pain into art. It wasn’t just a breakdown; it was a cinematic expression of what it feels like when love ends and the world keeps turning. Absolutely breathtaking storytelling.

It’s rare that a GL captures that level of emotional complexity. This one nailed it.

3. The Split

Now here’s where things get tricky.We understood the breakup… sort of. We get the intention — space, healing, clarity — but it also left us asking, “Wait, why?” Maybe it’s a cultural lens thing, and we respect that. From our perspective, when you cause heartbreak, you usually sit in the aftermath until you work it out, not walk away entirely.

But the way the show handled it? Surprisingly mature. It didn’t villainize anyone. It didn’t rush reconciliation. It allowed for pain to exist — and for love to stay complicated. That’s some grown-up storytelling right there. Decisions like these take guts, and it’s refreshing to see a Thai GL tackle the emotional gray zone instead of painting love as all-or-nothing.

4. The Ending

Ah yes — the two-year time jump that hit right after that brief cut to credits. Why?

We appreciated the artistic touches: the gallery showing, the visual callbacks, the full-circle reunion of friends. But then… things got a little bumpy on the tracks.

It was an interesting choice to bring the ex-husband back as the narrative glue. Like Lamp said, they didn’t interact much throughout the story, so having him suddenly appear to offer emotional closure for Pure was unexpected — intriguing, but still a curveball. And yet, when you think about it, it does make sense. He was the only other character truly connected to all three women — a sort of narrative bridge between their worlds. So while we didn’t entirely get it, we kind of did. It just wasn’t the emotional connector we were anticipating.

From there, though, the story hit a few loops. We start to get flashbacks — or maybe flash-forwards? — that raised more questions than answers:Why was Pure still talking to Air but not Loft? Why did she call Air at all? And if they supposedly speak once a year, why didn’t Air answer?

Then, just as we’re emotionally recalibrating, Loft strolls in and boom — they’re walking off talking about visiting Loft’s parents. Did we time-jump again? Are they living together now? Was it symbolic or literal? We’re not mad, but we’re definitely a little motion-sick from all the narrative loops.

Still, the chemistry? Untouched — between all three women, honestly. The warmth in those final moments carried every bump with grace. The finale may have left us with a few lingering questions, but it gave us closure where it mattered most — in the heart.

The Ride as a Whole 🎢

Even with the delay, the finale was worth the wait. The emotional payoff landed, the acting soared, and the visuals were pure art. We may have rolled into the station a little dizzy, but the overall ride? Spectacular.

In 2025 alone, we’ve seen over 30 Thai GLs, and none have matched this one’s level of production quality, emotional storytelling, and visual direction. #HarmonySecret came close, but its final stretch veered off-track. Roller Coaster, though — even with its bumpy finale — delivered one of the most cohesive and cinematic sapphic stories we’ve ever seen.

And yes, we’re saying it: this series gave us a moment in sapphic television history (hello, dental dam scene 👀). Groundbreaking, tasteful, and executed with respect and realism. That’s how you do it.

A Note on Intimacy Done Right

We’ve said it before — Thai GLs often struggle with intimacy scenes. They’re either too awkward or too disconnected from the emotional core. But this? This was intimacy with purpose.

The scenes weren’t just there to titillate; they told the story. They conveyed trust, vulnerability, and evolution. They were passionate, believable, and beautifully shot. Every touch, glance, and breath was earned — and it elevated the entire series. (Take notes, everyone else.)

It takes serious vulnerability, talent, and direction to make these moments feel organic and not overproduced. The team behind Roller Coaster deserves every bit of applause for handling it with both artistry and honesty.

Breaking the Formula

Let’s be real — most Thai GLs follow the formula:Set-up → Meet-cute → Angst → Bliss → Trouble → Rushed Ending → Done.

But Roller Coaster? It threw that formula out the window. This wasn’t a simple love story. It was layered, tragic, and mature — almost Shakespearean in how it dissected love, loss, and identity. These women didn’t just fall in love; they found themselves through heartbreak.

The story gave us both endings — one happy, one haunting — and somehow made both feel real. That’s rare. That’s art.

Our Verdict: The Show to Beat

We’re not exaggerating when we say this might be the show to beat in 2025 when it comes to Thai GL quality. We’re notoriously picky, and still — we’re standing, clapping, and ugly crying.

Even if the story wasn’t totally our bag of chips, it was still one we devoured. Between the direction, writing, and acting, Roller Coaster proved you can blend commercial appeal with artistic vision.

Our top Thai GLs of the year (so far) in no particular order?

• Us: The Series

• Denied Love

• Music Story: Losing Control

• And now, Roller Coaster — rolling proudly into the pantheon.

It wasn’t perfect. It got bumpy. But it was bold, breathtaking, and beautifully human. For that, it gets our standing ovation. 👏