This is a spoiler-free review.

To be honest, I had reservations about watching this show because I thought a love story between a human and ghost would feel silly, forced or awkward, but somehow they really did manage to pull it off.

He's Coming to Me is one of the sweetest shows I have seen in a while, with the relationship between the two leads feeling natural and believable from the start. While there are plenty of comedic moments, the tone of this series never strays too far from the melancholy; at no point is the viewer allowed to forget that one of the main characters is dead, and that is played to poignant effect from start to finish.

Emotionally engaging throughout and with a great soundtrack and solid performances from the entire cast, this show was really an unexpected treat. Both the lead actors have matured since their roles in Sotus and Make It Right, respectively, and they felt right together. The supporting characters were also well-played, especially Praifah.

And finally, props to the writers and director for not bloating the show with unnecessary side-characters and sub-plots. Everyone who appears in this show has a reason for being there. At just 8 episodes, the pacing felt right, without dead space and go-nowhere filler episodes. Too many dramas tread water in this way, so it's refreshing to see this sort of compact, on-point storytelling.

If TharnType gave heat to the 2019 BL scene, He's Coming to Me gave it heart. If you've been sitting on the fence about watching this one, give it a try.