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Mostly lives up to the hype
Whether you want an engaging story, good cinematography, a good looking cast or plenty of skinship, you get it in KinnPorsche. It is a series that has something that will appeal to BL fans, and it can even be one of those series that will appeal to an audience that isn't all that into BL but doesn't mind it.The first trailer for KinnPorsche was really slick, and the production problems that occurred after that had people worrying about whether the series would even be made. But I guess the biggest challenge for the series is that the expectations have gone over the roof because of the original trailer and all the buzz it generated, and it is very easy to fall short even if the series is actually much better than the average Thai BL in 2022.
In most ways, the series doesn't disappoint. Featuring Thai mafia in a BL series may not be as original as when the first trailer came out (we've since had wannabe mafia-themed series like Golden Blood). Nevertheless, the story is engaging. The suspense regarding the forces who are trying to assassinate Porsche is nicely maintained. And subsequently, the suspense behind the death of Porsche's parents when he was a child makes the story more intriguing.
Perhaps the people behind the production sensed that things can get a little too tense for some, and there are clear attempts to insert lighter scenes and comic relief into the series. But this may also be where the series doesn't fare so well. Some of the scenes featuring Tankhun (Kinn's elder brother) are hilarious, but they don't always fit that well in the story. They are skillfully added though, and that helps a lot.
One of the bodyguards in Kinn's household, Pete, is nicely distinguished from the other bodyguards from the start. However, there could have been a bit more attention on him. His relationship with Vegas comes in fairly late in the story, but the sexual tension between him and Vegas could have gotten more attention than Vegas' clearly feigned interest in Porsche. The conflicting feelings of Pete (like his attraction to Vegas vs his loyalty to his boss) could also have been portrayed earlier in the series. (After all, someone working for Kinn seems to be working for Vegas, and this could have been exploited more.)
The story, while very strong overall, also seems to lose focus for a while after Vegas' plot against Kinn is exposed. It's the calm before the storm, but it is also where the story becomes becomes borderline smut. I'm not complaining about the sex scenes (including a brief hint of a blowjob taking place on a plane) even if they may be somewhat gratuitous. I would even commend the series for daring to court controversy by portraying Vegas and Pete's relationship with a touch of sadomasochism. (The scenes are nicely shot and the mediocre series, Unforgotten Night, which I have been watching can learn a few lessons here.) Yet, for a while, the story does not seem to be going anywhere. But of course, things do pick up again, so this is not a major problem.
The third couple, probably the most conventional Thai BL couple in the series, is Porchay and Kim. They are likable, and Barcode does a pretty good job portraying Porchay's innocent shyness. However, I don't quite understand Kim's coldness towards Porchay after the latter finds out that he is the younger brother of Kinn.
Despite the flaws that one might find with KinnPorsche, it is hard to dislike the series. They story is pretty good, the main characters are well developed, and anyone who wants even more skinship will probably have to visit p*rnhub.
There is also a good chance for a Season 2. I'm glad that KinnPorsche does not end with one of those annoying cliffhangers, but it drops more than enough hints to suggest that the full truth about the past is yet to be revealed: Korn (Kinn's father) shoots his brother just as he seems to be about to reveal something and later he says to himself that history is written by the victors, Porsche doesn't seem to have regained all the crucial memories of his childhood, while the mental state of Porsche's mother may also improve to the point she is able to reveal something about the past, and Kim seems to have been suspecting his father of something all along. The actor playing Kinn's father has really done a fine job, subtly looking dangerous while maintaining a calm and benevolent facade.
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Ludicrous
KinnPorsche holds a certain mythic status within Thai BL productions. In some ways, it deserves this status, due to a confluence of factors. To a certain extent, it was able to push the boundaries of the genre.On the other hand, perhaps due to being mired with production issues, it seems to fall flat on many of its promises.
Many of the characters are simply caricatures, never to be developed. Though sometimes intense in its portrayal of emotions, it oftentimes lacks a more in-depth understanding of the motivations of characters.
With a strong opening, it seems that the series just lost its track on the way, abandoning all intents of continuing the story, instead choosing to rely on its scenery. By the end, it was simply a glorified soap opera, with no apparent intent at resolving the many strands of its story.
It is clear that it is a project of love and intent:Miles and Apo need to be recognized as a driving force that, through their insistence, tried to do the best of a dwindling script.
Midway, it became ludicrous, and its absurdity became installed.
It demands to be seen once as, for better or worse, it holds a place in the history of these kinds of productions.
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Mob family action drama, with a bit of a who done it and why, excellant script and acting.
I had no real knowledge of this apart from a few clips on Youtube and read a review from Rolling Stone Magazine, before watching this.There are are a lot of action dramas on Netflix at the moment, with big stars and budgets to match but few match the story telling in this, a script that makes you care about the charectors, and a plot which makes sense and for once a reveal which I didn't see coming. I gasped.
If you have watched a lot of movies its interesting to see some themes reused, like the Godfather the old boss controlling and trying to find a way to weed out people who are not loyal, and goad people, into action, to reveal their intent. At the centrea of this are the two ML charectors with a very different upbringing, expectations and outlook on life. One uses charm to get by, and the other to get by, he has to hide what ever weakness he has, and lives is a shell, they are both powerful and powerless in different ways. So their story is a emotional battle, and perhaps Porsche'sgood nature and naivety as to what is going on around him is exploited the most, and he has to readjust his mindset. You fail and end up dead, and to prove your value you have to battle. In a family where every move is plotted , like chess, people who can only react to situations they can not control get hurt, and the 2nd family are just collateral damage, who can also damage others.
There are so many charectors that are memorable, which is where the script and the acting are the strength, the interplay of the other family members and the body guards, I can not think of one drama where the body guards have a personality, and allowed to have there own story, with some telling dialogue, that adds to the plot. It very funny in parts as well, which comes natually in the story telling.
Its well shot and directed, the only scene I found clunky was the opening one, the dialogue was jarring, and it looked like acting.
I am normally bored with sex scenes in dramas, they are usually there to either attract an audience, or just fill five to ten minutes they do not have to provide dialogue for, and hold up the plot, the ones in this actually add to the plot, Pete who is caputured perhaps end up with Stockholm Syndrome, an his need to please his only defence.
If you look at the negatives, I think they were mainly budget driven, the special effects not that good, and you can always tell when there is not enough money for a good OST, they play the most suitable part of Vivaldi's the Four Seasons, the songs pleasent but not that memorable.
You could say the end was tied up too neatly, but there is enough ambiguity that it could unravel. If the victor writes the history, but when does the games end?
So well worth watching, I really enjoyed it, but do not expect some slushy BL romance,
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questionable
i watched some of this series back in 2022, but never came around to finishing it. after revising in 2024, it's still just as messy as when i left it.some of the saving graces for this series is the actors. looks, yes. chemistry, yes. erotic (though unecessary) sex scenes, yes.
but. acting can't save a messy plot. honestly, towards the end, i was just asking myself, "what..?" i sat down and finished it in one sitting, because every new episode was crazier than the last. the entertainment value is there, but it's kind of sick.
kim and porchay. didn't like it, definitely didn't love it. but, i didn't hate it. it felt forced, rushed, untouched, and messy. they meet up, we see them on screen together maybe five times, and porchay asks kim if he loves him? kim's whole reasoning for being there gets revealed by other members of the family regardless, so it was all pretty meaningless. no tension, no chemistry. and this could be due to acting issues, but there was no room for them in this messy plot. i don't know whether their relationship was supposed to go a specific way, but they were robbed of any kind of happy ending. felt like angst just to be angst, no actual meaning behind it. the only time i felt convinced was when kim was kicking some ass for porchay without him being aware of it.
vegas and pete. jesus christ. what the fuck was that? others who are into that kinky idea, be my guest. felt like some sick form of stockholm syndrome, where love doesn't even look like it would fit. but somehow, that's where we ended? vegas is shot and he still gets to live? it felt really sick, i tended to fast forward their scenes.. but they still had more than kimporchay had to me, and yet they probably got less screen time. if pete truly feels he belongs as vegas' pet then hey, i guess i'll let them have their moment.
kinnporsch... well. it was the main couple, they started out great, and i was definitely into the idea of them. porsche is a loveable guy, handsome, and seeing him interact with a rich mafia boss? yeah, i was down. but it just got worse and worse, especially considering all the horrible things kinn did to porsch, and yet.. "let's start over", "i forgave you a long time ago." it wasn't awful, and their scenes together outside were actually some of my favorite. we saw kinn smile, they seemed happy, with no real expectation of eachother. but i still felt underlying sickness, and their relationship truly never got to a solid, reputable point.
this story is definitely erotic, but it got to the point of being too much. the ending was pretty terrible, but it left room for more. if there was another season at some point, i think i would watch out of curiosity. it's rare to see a series get the "mafia boss" persona right, but they built kinn up really well, and he embodied a lot of what other series try to be.
for everything this series did right, there were so many left turns and wrongs. it's not the worst one i've seen, but the storyline gets pretty gross at some points and simply brushes over some really important themes. i don't know whether id recommend it per say, but keep these things in mind when watching it.
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KinnPorsche: A Daring, Genre-Breaking Series
KinnPorsche isn’t just a series — it’s an experience. Blending high-stakes mafia drama with raw romance, razor-sharp humor, and stunning cinematography, this show redefined what Thai BL could be. From its explosive action scenes to its tender, vulnerable moments, every episode pulses with tension, chemistry, and swagger.Mile and Apo deliver career-defining performances as Kinn and Porsche, portraying a relationship that evolves from survival and suspicion into something layered, fierce, and heartbreakingly human. Their chemistry is electric — at times playful, at times devastating, always unforgettable.
The supporting cast brings depth and color, particularly Vegas and Pete, whose tragic, gripping arc stole hearts. And the soundtrack? A perfect match for the show’s bold, stylish energy.
KinnPorsche dared to go where few shows had gone — into a darker, more dangerous world, without losing the emotional core that makes great stories resonate. It gave us not only unforgettable characters, but also a global fandom and a legacy that will influence Thai series for years to come.
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The Best!!!
This series' impact is beyond unexpected, the actors are well connected or suited to their roles or characters in the series. The Impact and chemistries between the couples and team chemistry are vital; this series is a masterpiece.The storyline and build-up of the scenes were all flowing like a river, it's not that type of typical series that has the same plot, and ending. The production really works hard in every detail of this series, I was totally amazed by the mindblowing action stunts and many more, every episode they create an incredible scene that will always be remembered by the audience.
Back from the series, I really like how they build the characters in each episode. I like when the love story of kinn and porche was shown not in a rushed or slow, they didn't forget in connecting it to the genre, not typical romantic scenes like in other series, the romantic scenes ranged from romantic to wild. Pete and Vegas story is not idealistic but they portrayed it very well, we can learn from them the toxic relationship. I love them by the way, Pete and Vegas roles were really meant for build and bible. hoping for them to have their own bl series.
When it comes to the overall rating in the series ill leave it with 9.5 because the story, especially the mystery in the past i just think that it could have been better, there's a little bit of confusion but overall still good.
Everything in the series is all good, ill recommend this to all of you, I love the characters, the actors, and the story.
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Questionable plot, carried by the acting
Generally enjoyable, questionable plot that gets lost around the middle, side ship is better than the main, and the entire show is carried by the acting.PLOT
Starts off pretty strong with some minor plot holes that most people would be okay with brushing off. Around probably episode 6-7 is where the plot holes start getting glaringly obvious and hard to ignore.
Loses most tracks to the original plot (poor bartender becomes a bodyguard to pay for his brother's college and their house) pretty damn quick, too. By the end, it's turned into all but a murder mystery.
Everything seems to have very, very convenient ties back to Porsche, who was originally, again, just a poor bartender.
CHARACTERS
the good: Porche, Pete, VEGAS, Tankhun
Vegas is the biggest saving grace for this whole series.
the bad: KINN, most of the other bodyguards, Korn
ACTING
Bible, Build, and Apo carried this whole fucking series. Bible ate up all of the screen time and I found myself wondering when the next Vegas scene was coming, his acting was so good. and Build and Bible's chemistry was so good that they somehow made that ship work (below). Apo carried the entire KinnPorsche ship on his back, someone get this man a back massage.
SHIPS
KinnPorsche - To recap, we've got a noncon first sexual encounter as Porsche was drugged, a major power dynamic at play, and that power dynamic is consistently used as leverage? Plus a host of trust issues and miscomm. Gotcha.
Jokes aside, I was rooting for this pair. They were generally likeable, had fairly good chemistry, good sex scenes, and a good sprinkling of true compatible and cute moments. However, as I already said, Apo carried this whole fucking ship.
KimChay - This one is weird, they don't have chemistry, Kim treats Chay like shit and then is upset when Chay cuts him out. More screentime dedicated to this pair would have done them well as I feel like we missed some character and ship building.
VegasPete - By FAR the most chemistry of the three main. Their entire situation does give very big Stockholm-y vibes, which I don't love. HOWEVER, their first time did have explicit consent, and they have the best communication between any of the couples here. I wish we got more VegasPete. Also, Build and Bible did such a good job, especially in those really rough scenes. My one hope is that we get a season 2 or a spinoff dedicated to mainly VegasPete and a healthy relationship progression.
FIN
The end of the series was generally unsatisfying because of how it ties up the "loose ends" and the murder mystery it turned itself into. I wish it had taken that time it spent on Porsche's parent's murder into VegasPete, but beggars can't be choosers. I enjoyed watching it for mindless entertainment, but it's not top-tier cinema. The action scenes are nice, though.
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Created by gods.
First, love.The theme is mafia, humour, mystery, treason, surviving, family and hierarchy.
What is good?
The general plot, is genuinely interesting, the way all the themes were mixed together in what could have been a disgusting pot, actually turned out being a masterpiece, it was a revelation for Us and will be a revelation for you. The love story is neither too fast nor too slow and there ACTUALLY is chemistry, we were concerned at first about the unbalance in the mains relationship but turn out they even it pretty well and in the end they find balance in it. Stepping away from the "strong - weak" paradigm and letting the characters and the viewers question the concepts of abuse was fresh. You will question it, you will feel outraged and wronged but that's the point. We are still not convinced and almost mad at some highly toxic relationships development (especially with the side couples), but that is life and that is what makes the statements of the series strong.
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The side plot, especially with Kinn's and Porsche's younger brothers was boring and unrequired in our opinion. We feel like we understood that the point was to show a somehow one sided but not really one sided relationship but we just lost all interest whenever they were on screen (s/o to the hairstylist for the "depressed" blue hair phase). Only real bad point plot wise for us.
Not spoiling anymore.
The acting, OMG. THANK YOU for giving us face AND acting. So happy that they not only gave us nice looking and popular boys but actual actors who know how to do their jobs. Nothing more to say about that.
OST is pretty nice too. We can see effort and budget were put into it and the mafia theme was well respected and it made it wayyyy more interesting. You'll never get bored.
Overall very exciting series with nice plot, good acting, chemistry, fun to watch, don't miss out!
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The Torture Kills The Rewatch Value - unless you're into that
The Good: The acting is good. The sensuality is good for the main pair. The side couple of Chay and Kim is bittersweet but ultimately very nice. The main couple will stay together forever until the Earth explodes - I have no doubt about this, so the show has that going for it. Some shows struggle with chemistry, but Mile and Apo are all-but-married in real life, so it makes sense that their chemistry is on point. The music is beautiful. Jeff wrote some of it, so obviously those are good. But whomever took the opening song and turned it into beautiful instrumental pieces also needs a raise because it was gorgeous.The Bad: The drama of being in the mafia is hit or miss or how realistic it is. This mob spends, conservatively, 200% of its budget on their bodyguard training facility, and almost every bodyguard we meet is objectively a nice guy and not actually cut out for being in the mafia. Kinn is too soft to run an effective mafia. Of the brothers, Kim seems the most cut out for the role of leader and he would rather die. This mafia managed to spit out three heirs, they're all on the lgbtq spectrum, and none are as ruthless as you need to be to run a mafia. This family is gonna end the business with this new generation. Also the plot twist in the last ep or two is actually pretty fucked up and was soooo unnecessary. This show really has it out for the whole "kidnapped and held hostage" trope.
THE WORST: Speaking of! The main reason I rated it so low for rewatch and overall is Vegas and Pete. The side couple of Vegas and Pete is a huge point of debate in the fandom. Some people love it. I personally hate it and had to start skipping their scenes. There's bdsm and then there's torture and then there's Stockholm syndrome, which is what we have here. Pete does not love Vegas. He's mentally broken and beaten and abused on screen, and then convinced that Vegas cares about him, and he buys it. He can't function in normal society after his capture. And I wouldn't trust Vegas to pet my dog much less to own one. I trust nothing that comes out of his viper mouth. We've seen him lie and play the sad vulnerable part and then turn around and betray everyone in his life. He warped the mind of multiple people in the show, tries to then kill them, and even had whole speeches about how much he hated people or was going to murder them or whatever. And yet the show wants us to believe he's just misunderstood. He may be a victim of abuse but that doesn't change the fact that he is also an extreme abuser.
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Not At All A Fluffy Gay Drama
Upon revisiting this series, my perspective has shifted from my initial impressions when it aired. As a fan of gay dramas who later discovered BL, I didn't view 'KinnPorsche' primarily as a BL, but rather as a gay drama with some BL elements, especially due to Porsche's experience of falling for a man for the first time.The story revolves around Kinn, the second son of a Mafia boss, who seeks protection from Porsche, a martial arts bartender who saves him one night. Although Porsche initially rejects Kinn's offer to become his bodyguard, he eventually agrees when Kinn threatens the safety of his family. Their relationship fluctuates between strained and playful as Porsche adapts to his dangerous role as Kinn’s bodyguard. When Porsche's feelings for Kinn take an unexpected turn, the lines of love and hate gets blurred.
As I approached this series from the perspective of a gay drama involving the Mafia, I wasn't as taken aback or shocked by the violence, including shootings and killings, as some BL fans might have been. It's important to consider the context of the series, which clearly presents itself as a violent Mafia-themed drama, and not a lighthearted BL.
The portrayal of sensitive topics like sexual assault and rape is not romanticized in the series, and it accurately depicts the aftermath by showing Porsche’s trauma. It's essential to be mindful when watching content that explores these themes and to understand that victims' reactions can vary greatly and may not align with Hollywood portrayals. Since I took this as a gay drama involving the mafia, I wasn’t shell shocked or consent policing the SA and rape scenes like a lot of BL fans who came into this series from the 2gether BL crowd. If you didn’t take issue with the violence of the mafia shooting and killing each other but with the rape and SA, then you have no business watching this series about the mafia underworld. This isn’t a magical fluffy BL where people stumble into each others arms and are suddenly in love.
Furthermore, the characters in the series are criminals within the underworld, which naturally involves morally complex and dark situations. Expecting a fluffy and idyllic romance would be misplaced.
In conclusion, 'KinnPorsche ' is a gay drama that delves into the world of the mafia, and it's crucial to appreciate it in the context it presents itself rather than imposing expectations from a fluffy BL perspective with consent policing and a SA/rape savior complex.
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The best drama in bl till now
Guys this drama is a lit, its not only a just bl drama with cute and spicy stuff but with mafia theme omg awesome and twists in the end shooked me , all the 3 couples were stunning in the story wise , kinporche has all funny,sweet,intimate,twist story, kimporchay has sweet and cute moments how i should i put it i really like this couple but couldn't get more scenes and its like open ending for their stry but i believe they would have ended up together in the future based on my imaginations i assume they r together now but i like kim bze he didn't get involved in the family fight from beginning till end don't know what he was trying to find even in the last moment he didn't fight for his family but he protected proschay silently with cool mannee fell for him ..........and petevegas has nice plot like give in and push away the loved ones but never expected they ended up together imagine bodyguard of 1 gang ended together boss of the enemy wow here i liked pete at end of episode giving up evrything for the Vegas who harmed him a lot may be that is the love between them and finally kinporche is there anything to tell about them totally a masterpiece story it was a pacakage of funny, hot scenes, love, ex boyfriend jealous,trust, twisting story ,cute moments they literally burned the show into fireworks no words for their story till the end kin was with him when porsche was confused i thought they both fight each other due to twisting plot could have been that but their love made them to trust each other loved it man......and side artists evryone wow acting the elder son of the major family omg he is the star of the show man not other 3 couples🤣 he is the man of the show seriously when evryone thought pete was died and he appeared again others ran off but him? Did you become zombir and ran towards him lol he is the very best boss for his bodyguard and this show got comedy bze of him no words for his acting skills and he slayed it....then comes to music this is the second bl series i liked music after tale of thousand stars music i always dont like music in bl series i don't know i just don't like tunes and always give 7 r 8 to other seriss except these 2 shows i gave 10 ratings and lyrics also awesome yayyyyy.......then comes to cinematography stunning with gun shots,fights and environment ,big houses i guess they put a lot of budget into series and i feel its worth it seeing the classy and hight standard views in the series....and sound effect awesome this is the total mafia theme loved it if it was korean they would have done to 20 episodes why couldn't thai do that atleast they can make season 2 with more twist and kimporchay part pls pls pls.. definitely going to watch again and again ...........totally recommended guys if you miss it then your bad luck thats allWas this review helpful to you?
THE BEST MAFIA THEMED SERIES FOR SURE
I am writing this after a year.... And you can already imagine what the series is for me that I can watch it again and again.... When it said the series was not going to be released because of production problem I was mad as heck but the series was WORTH OF ALL THE WAITING! The cast , their chemistry, plots, quality altogether it was the best of BE ON CLOUD and always will be! Hoping for Season 2.... If u are new in this BL WORLD this will make u fall in love with this world. I used to prefer only fluffy, all white, student life or mid 20s' BL SERIES ( but I was a HUGE THARNTYPE & MANNER OF DEATH fan then also lol) as I started with 2gether and used to just watch Gmmtv, Studio Wabi Sabi and Rookies Thailand's series and used to think these MAFIA themed series are not my type but this series proved me wrong! Now I am obsessed with BE ON CLOUD !!! If you are hesitant because of Mafia genre I assure you that you will loveee it! GO FOR ITWas this review helpful to you?
