The Air EP1 Review: #FreenBecky Deliver Chemistry, But Production Hits Some Bumps

#FreenBecky are back, baby, and yes — we are absolutely buckled in for this ride. The Air Episode 1 gives us chemistry, intrigue and plenty to be excited about… even if a few production choices had us raising an eyebrow at cruising altitude.

Opening Reaction

Look, we have nothing but respect for the duo who launched Thai GL into the stratosphere, so naturally our expectations for The Air were sky-high. And while Episode 1 wasn’t a flawless landing, there is still a lot to appreciate here. Freen and Becky remain absurdly talented — arguably top-tier when it comes to chemistry and emotional storytelling — but even powerhouse performances can’t completely smooth over production hiccups. This opener gave us moments that had us fully seated and moments that had us side-eyeing the screen a little. Still? We are absolutely intrigued. Let’s discuss.

The Moment

For us, THE moment was Lom and Princess Blue’s first meeting. Whew. Chemistry? Immediate.

Princess Blue’s entrance is elegant. She says very little, glides through the room, and then — boom — she locks eyes with Lom. That’s it. That’s the moment. Somehow, #FreenBecky continue to sell chemistry like it’s a limited-edition drop everyone wants but absolutely cannot recreate. Respect.

What impressed us most is how much emotion gets communicated with almost nothing. A look. A pause. Energy. That’s the magic. The subtlety here deserves real credit because it quietly plants the seed for the doppelganger storyline and helps us understand exactly what captures Lom’s attention in the first place. It’s intentional storytelling that doesn’t scream for attention — it just works. And honestly? Very well done.

Princess Blue meets Lom for the first time as she arrives in Thailand.

WHAT WORKED

a. Lom… girl, the player energy? Respect.

The sequence of Lom driving back to Bangkok while her phone is absolutely exploding with messages from women she has very clearly not just casually met? Comedy gold.

Then to casually walk into a club full of exes? Bold. Slightly unhinged. We support it.

What made the humor land is that it felt stylish without trying too hard. Add in a bestie strategically helping you avoid drama — including an emergency couch maneuver to dodge an ex — and we were fully entertained. It struck just the right balance of swagger, humor and charm while reinforcing the version of Lom we’ve already started to know from the prior series. If this is the energy we’re getting all season, honestly? We’re seated.

b. Becky’s acting deserves flowers

We have to give Becky serious credit here because playing twins is not easy — and making them feel distinct? Even harder.

The differences weren’t loud or exaggerated, which honestly made the performance more impressive. Instead, Becky leaned into micro-expressions, body language and subtle emotional shifts to separate the two characters. The eyes alone told a different story depending on who she was portraying.

And knowing she was filming Nano around the same time? Respect. That level of character control is not easy. We especially appreciated the smaller details, from emotional expression to physical distinctions like dominant-hand usage. It’s the kind of nuance that rewards viewers paying attention.

WHAT MISSED

a. The language choice pulled us out a bit

We have to say it: why are people from Madeline speaking Thai?

Look, we fully understand this is a Thai-produced series, but authenticity matters — especially in world-building. This felt like such a missed opportunity to strengthen immersion and showcase multilingual talent already present in the cast.

Would we have loved to see scenes in Madeline’s native language with subtitles? Absolutely. Interfans have been happily reading subtitles for years — we promise, Thai audiences could survive a minute or two as well.

Imagine the King speaking in his native language during key moments while Princess Blue later explains she learned Thai because of where she is relocating. Suddenly, the storytelling feels richer, more believable and more globally immersive. This just felt like an easy win the production team left on the table.

b. The action still needs more polish

First: credit where it’s due. Freen has clearly leveled up since Uranus2324, and we absolutely see the effort.

But action still doesn’t feel fully natural yet — and that’s okay. Not every actor is an action star.

The bigger issue is that the editing and camera work needed to support her more. There were moments where choreography felt slow or where it looked like opponents were waiting for her movement, which weakened immersion.

And yes, we’re going to be petty for one second: somebody please tailor that opening uniform. It felt oversized enough to distract us. North Star… details matter. Help us stay immersed, besties.

Bold Take

#FreenBecky’s chemistry is already carrying major emotional weight — but The Air will only soar if the production quality rises to match the talent leading it.

Final Verdict

Was this a perfect opener? No. Were we entertained? Absolutely.

The Air Episode 1 gave us enough chemistry, intrigue and strong acting to keep us seated for takeoff — now we just need the writing and production to fully catch up to the stars carrying the plane.