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Ingredients

Ingredients  ·  2020, Thailand
7.0
3,162 ratings
21
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● Completed 🕑 2020

Tops is a young man who has been fascinated by cooking since childhood. He finds happiness in cooking delicious and tasty food with great care. Marwin is young, romantic, playful, and charming. He loves and is dedicated…

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In a world where love is often served in grand gestures, *Ingredients* offers something far more nourishing: a quiet, slow-burn romance that simmers gently over shared meals, heartfelt songs, and the simple comfort of domestic life. The series follows Tops, a young man whose passion for cooking is his love language, and Win, a free-spirited musician who finds solace in his guitar. When the two become roommates, their daily routines—Tops crafting elaborate dishes from the freshest ingredients, Win strumming original tunes—begin to weave an unspoken bond. Through laughter, late-night talks, and the occasional misunderstanding, their friendship deepens into something more profound. But as graduation approaches, career dreams and life decisions threaten to pull them apart. With minimal plot and maximum charm, *Ingredients* proves that sometimes the most romantic story is the one told in the space between a shared meal and a stolen glance. It's a tender, realistic portrait of young love that prioritizes emotional authenticity over melodrama, leaving you with a warm, bittersweet ache long after the final episode.

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Ingredients Episode 1
Season 1 · Apr 04, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 2
Season 1 · Apr 18, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 3
Season 1 · May 02, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 4
Season 1 · May 16, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 5
Season 1 · May 30, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 6
Season 1 · Jun 13, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 7
Season 1 · Jun 27, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 8
Season 1 · Jul 11, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 9
Season 1 · Jul 25, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 10
Season 1 · Aug 08, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 11
Season 1 · Aug 22, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 12
Season 1 · Sep 05, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 13
Season 1 · Sep 19, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 14
Season 1 · Oct 03, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 15
Season 1 · Oct 17, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 16
Season 1 · Oct 31, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 17
Season 1 · Nov 14, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 18
Season 1 · Nov 28, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 19
Season 1 · Dec 12, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 20
Season 1 · Dec 26, 2020
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Ingredients Episode 21
Season 1 · Jan 09, 2021
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fluff_addict
August 2025
10/10
I'm a total sucker for slow-burn domestic fluff, and Ingredients delivered beyond my wildest dreams. Jeff and Gameplay have this effortless chemistry that makes every little interaction feel precious. The way Tops cooks for Win when he's stressed? My heart literally melted. No toxicity, no unnecessary drama—just pure, wholesome love brewing like a perfect stock. I've rewatched the last three episodes at least five times and cried every single time. Absolute comfort series.
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plot_hole_hunter
June 2025
6/10
I get why people love this—the leads are cute and the food looks amazing—but let's be honest, barely anything happens for 18 episodes. The pacing is glacial, and the middle stretch (episodes 7-11) is a slog where Win comes off as borderline ungrateful. The production quality is erratic too: shaky camera, bad audio at times, and the product placement for Tops supermarket is hard to ignore. It's a nice slice-of-life if you're in the mood for nothing happening, but don't expect a tight narrative.
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music_nerd_99
March 2025
9/10
I watched this purely for Jeff Satur's voice, and I was not disappointed. The OST is gorgeous—every song he performs is an emotional gut punch, especially in episode 16 where you see Win's entire realization unfold through his singing. The way the music intertwines with the romance is genius. Gameplay's cooking scenes are also incredibly satisfying to watch. The series may lack a traditional plot, but the soundtrack alone makes it a must-watch for any BL fan who appreciates good music.
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lens_and_light
July 2025
8/10
Despite its low budget, *Ingredients* has a surprisingly cohesive visual style. The limited color palette (warm neutrals with pops of red from food or Win's guitar) ties everything together, and the tight framing on the actors' faces forces you to focus on their micro-expressions. I loved how the set design evolved with the characters' emotional state. Yes, there are some shaky-cam moments and weird audio choices, but the overall aesthetic is intentional and charming. It feels almost like a stage play in its minimalist beauty.
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woke_watcher
September 2025
7/10
What sets *Ingredients* apart is how organically it handles consent and emotional boundaries. There's no pushy pursuit or violation of personal space—the romance develops through mutual care and respect. I also appreciate the casual normalization of same-sex domesticity without trauma or coming-out angst. My only critique is the COVID-19 references feel a bit dated now, but they were a nice touch for grounding the story in its time. For a series that came from a supermarket ad campaign, it's surprisingly progressive and tender.