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House of the Dark Shadows

House of the Dark Shadows  ·  2021, Thailand
6.6
2,695 ratings
27
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● Completed 🕑 2021

A tragic love story unfolds when Malaai agrees to marry the owner of Rom Ngiew House, Luang Wisarn, unaware that he is gay. (Source: thaidramatic_update) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Always Ruean Rom Ngiu" (Always เรือนร่มงิ้ว)…

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Step into the hauntingly beautiful world of *House of the Dark Shadows*, a Thai gothic romance that weaves tragedy, mystery, and supernatural dread across a century. When innocent Malaai agrees to marry the enigmatic Luang Wisarn, master of the isolated Rom Ngiew House, she expects a quiet life—but instead walks into a web of secrets. Her new husband is a closeted gay man trapped in a society that demands he produce an heir, and his longstanding, tortured love for a male servant haunts every corner of the sprawling estate. As Malaai grapples with loneliness, betrayal, and eerie ghostly manifestations, she discovers that the house itself holds memories of a doomed love affair from 110 years prior. This isn't a simple love triangle—it's a collision of eras, identities, and fates, where past and present bleed together in chilling ways. Adapted from the novel *Always Ruean Rom Ngiu*, this series is a melodramatic feast of forbidden passion, cruel societal expectations, and the cost of living a lie. With lush period details, a layered narrative that jumps between timelines, and powerful performances from a stellar cast, it offers a uniquely mature, angsty experience that challenges typical BL conventions. Prepare for tears, chills, and a story that lingers long after the final episode.

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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 1
Season 1 · Apr 29, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 2
Season 1 · May 03, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 3
Season 1 · May 04, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 4
Season 1 · May 05, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 5
Season 1 · May 06, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 6
Season 1 · May 10, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 7
Season 1 · May 11, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 8
Season 1 · May 12, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 9
Season 1 · May 13, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 10
Season 1 · May 17, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 11
Season 1 · May 18, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 12
Season 1 · May 19, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 13
Season 1 · May 20, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 14
Season 1 · May 24, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 15
Season 1 · May 25, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 16
Season 1 · May 26, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 17
Season 1 · May 27, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 18
Season 1 · May 31, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 19
Season 1 · Jun 01, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 20
Season 1 · Jun 02, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 21
Season 1 · Jun 03, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 22
Season 1 · Jun 07, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 23
Season 1 · Jun 08, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 24
Season 1 · Jun 09, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 25
Season 1 · Jun 10, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 26
Season 1 · Jun 14, 2021
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House of the Dark Shadows Episode 27
Season 1 · Jun 15, 2021
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tearjerker_junkie
March 2025
8/10
I went into this expecting a typical BL, but what I got was so much more. The doomed love between Luang Wisarn and his servant broke my heart—every longing glance, every forbidden touch. Sure, it's not a happy romance, but the emotional payoff is massive. Have tissues ready.
LL
lakorn_logic
November 2024
6/10
The acting is strong and the setting is gorgeous, but this is painfully slow. 41 episodes of melodramatic back-and-forth, with too many plot threads that go nowhere. I respect what it's trying to say about oppression, but I kept wishing for an editor with a sharper knife.
CN
consentmatters_now
July 2025
7/10
This show doesn't shy away from the ugliness of coercion and internalized homophobia in a patriarchal society. The female lead, Malaai, is a victim who gradually finds agency, and the gay male lead is trapped in a system that destroys him. Hard to watch but important representation—just be aware of the sexual violence.
VF
vintage_frame_freak
January 2025
9/10
Visually, this is a masterpiece. The way they use light and shadow in the old house, the period costumes, the color grading that shifts between past and present—it's like a moving painting. Even when the story dragged, I couldn't look away from the screen. A feast for the eyes.
NP
novel_purist_42
September 2024
8/10
As a fan of the novel *Always Ruean Rom Ngiu*, I was nervous about the adaptation. They changed a few subplots and condensed some timeline jumps, but the soul of the story remains. The haunting atmosphere and the tragic love triangle are faithful. A solid adaptation that stands on its own.