CUTEEEE!
Ok so the whole series was good but,- There wasn't much of a plot.
- It was very funny, the whole gang in this
- They put the best actors 2gether
- PondPhuwins kiss scenes were ass.
- I'm in love with WinnySatang!
Will I rewatch?
- Maybe!
Should you watch it?
- YES YES YES!
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Came for the romance. Stayed for the friendship
This series focuses on the (beginning) of romance relationships between four couples. Some were dealt with better than others, while others I felt were not given the opportunity to blossom like thier counterparts (Chain and Pun's). I personally adored the relationship of Tan and Khaofang out of the four as they made me smile whenever they were present on the screen. I dint really warm up to Phum and Peem until quite episode 10 (😳!), so that should tell you something.But what was the saving this series were the friwn3dship of the two group of friends. Whenever they were on the screen, I just felt joy and happiness when they were all together. It was fun watching one group of friends, but when all the groups combined, the sntics and chaos that was released with them! So, in the end, because of this, I am giving this series an 8 (I actually thought that I would have given it something lower). So, while rhe romance is there for us to enjoy, the friendship will indeed steal the show!
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Characters getting on my nerves
The overall plot and storyline was fine, I really enjoyed PondPhuwins story up to the moment they got together. PondPhuwin are a good couple so the chemistry was good, and I liked the way Phum was yearning for peem. However their kissing scenes were just ok.The main Problem with this drama is, that the friendgroup is not fun and wholesome, but an annoying bunch of kids. They’re just screaming and throwing food all the time, and personally I didn’t like any of them. What’s worse is, all of the sudden there are like 6 couples , none of them are cute or have chemistry, and we don’t get to see much of the main couple anymore. Only Qtoey are kind of sweet.
I guess if you like light-hearted university bls with big friendgroups and no deep meaning or impact its good, i would not rewatch though.
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Soft stupid silly dudes being guys
This was so soft and comforting. No big drama, nothing too frustrating. Just a sweet little thang.Acting:
It’s a college rom-com about a bunch of pals who are dudes being guys who like their pals who are dudes being guys, so the story doesn’t necessarily ask for too much complexity in the acting. I think everyone did a good job in their roles here, though. For sure without a doubt my favorite Pond and Phuwin series and lowkey can say the same for the Aou and Boom dynamic here. Everyone was lovable and annoying but like it was endearing enough for them to get away with their antics. Solid portrayal of college pals and their young love.
Writing:
Smooth sailing type storyline all around, which I usually don’t like, but I think it worked well because there was always so much going on. If this were a one-couple/one-character focused series, I don’t think it would have worked without a serious conflict. Love a love story starting with a meet-ugly, too. I think the characters were all unique which was also an important part in making this series work. The “wait, is this love” and “playing hard to get” tropes get a bit old, but it didn’t piss me off too much because they shifted focus in the plot often enough for me not to dwell on the frustrating bits. Nothing really stood out as ultra dumb in the plot, it was all just very soft and fun.
Chemistry/Romance/Kissing:
My top Pond and Phuwin series, I think. They worked better here than in other series, in my opinion. The whole meet-ugly to mutual bullying to wait why do we not hate this to oh no we like this a lot to situationship to lovers worked quite well for them. Aou and Boom worked really well here, too idk why they just did. Like Aou was so annoying but also so endearing and it fit Boom’s character and they portrayed it well together. Not my favorite Winny and Satang on-screen couple, I liked their story, I just don’t think it fits them as well as MSP. This was a cute little rom-com; it worked well. The kissing hmm… Sometimes, maybe, the actors perhaps came off as a bit not entirely relaxed and comfortable with the kissing. Not Aou or Boom or Pond, but maybe everyone else a bit. I don’t want to nitpick or be ridiculous, it’s just hard not to notice, ya know. Like relax, lil guy, I promise it’s gonna be okay lmao.
Music/SFX:
Obligatory corny rom-com music, no surprises there. Obligatory goofy GMMtv rom-com SFX as well, no surprises there. The random cat meow will always confuse me, but whatever, not a big deal.
This was just fun all around. I really enjoyed it, especially after having seen the mess that was My Stand-In recently.
Now, for some highlights from my notes:
- Phuwin with the little water fountain top pony so precious
- Pond always gotta be sporty
- Art prodigy Winny<3
- Smitten Satang, my love
- Aou, the chaotic boyfailure
- Pretty accurate representation of the walk back from a bar in college
- Mom wanted you to study medicine but you chose fine arts oof… THAT must have been a rough dinner
- How you gonna leave my boy like that
- An apology?? Check the sky for pigs, bro
- The “wait, is this love?” trope will kill me one day
- Ya’ll have both initiated and reciprocated kisses with each other lmao what are we doing
- Situationship type shit
- This was so soft I forgot to write anything else oops
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Great break from heavy shows
I know for me at least watching back to back emotional roller coasters can be draining, so I really appreciate a show that can be refreshing with out being completely brainless. There are some troubles and conflicts but they are handled quickly without the stretched out drama. All the characters are college age and for once I buy it, they are intelligent adults while being playful and young. They understand the value of friendship and even without people pairing off I think this would have been a great show.I really enjoyed the two friend groups coming together. Many shows have it only set in one facility, two at most so to see a friend group built up of many was refreshing.
I enjoyed how all the couples had very different starting points for their relationships and showed how all their relationships looked different because each couple was unique.
Considering they started from four books worth of materials, I think they managed to work the pace well into the 16 episodes.
Overall I think this was a feel good show with some of our favorite pairings/actors and I loved all the guest appearances. I've marked this one as high re-watch because I can really see myself adding it to the list of shows to watch when I'm down or when a show or book punches my heart (looking at you Theory of Love❤️)
Worth trying, you may like it to.
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My Review of We Are
Honestly, this is one of the only series from GMMTV that I would rate this highly. Usually, I’m not really into comedy series, but this one… I absolutely loved it. The story is light but well done, and the couples are super cute, each in their own way.Special mention to AouBoom — my little babies! Their chemistry is just so sweet, I totally melted watching them. They really made me enjoy this series from beginning to end. 💖
On the other hand, I was a bit disappointed by PondPhuwin. I usually love them so much, but in this series… I don’t know, something felt off. Maybe it lacked a bit of connection or emotion this time around. It didn’t ruin the experience, but it’s the one thing that left me a little unsatisfied.
Still, I totally recommend We Are! It’s a feel-good series — funny, heartwarming, and filled with sweet moments and lovable characters. A great surprise in the BL world!
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A Green flag story which calms you
This is my first time reviewing and this story is worth the review. I love how this whole story is full of green flags. This drama is very different to the manhwa so there are some plot holes(I am too blinded by love to see them). There should be more background stories about Fang as his POV is none, to be honest.This story is full of green flags, all the couples are so cute and I wish there were another season. Almost every Wednesday I would be kicking my feet in the air at how entertaining they are. Overall, I am happy with what I got to watch and hope others also enjoy it as much as I do.
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Funny but slow
First of all, I consider this series very funny. Yeah some scenes are cringe like the guitar scenes. However, peems side eyes were hilarious. I also loved tanfang, but I was so cringed out by Q and Toey. I mean in episode 7 it was so cringe how they were standing and facing each other while Toey was crying repeatedly saying something like “hear me out” or “let me explain” meanwhile he wasn’t explaining, like what. His crying was so bad. I found that couple very boring and didn’t care about them. Anyways, I feel like we barely received screentime from phumpeem. Their screen times were always very short. Also why do they kiss like that??? They tap lips and kiss as if they’re disgusted or afraid. Also they were very awkward ngl their conversations were always about such random topics. I liked them together and thought it was hilarious when they were “enemies.” Please someone teach phuwin and pond how to not kiss awkwardly lol. Anyways, but yeah this series was funny, but definitely bland. None of the characters had interesting backgrounds. Also, why did they all take so long to date??? That was kinda dragged. For example, Phum and peem were always kissing, but finally dated on episode 12. Like what??? I enjoyed this series the first few episodes because they had me cackling , but then I felt forced to keep watching.Was this review helpful to you?
Review of "We Are The Series"
"We Are The Series" dives deep into the heart of university life, exploring themes of friendship, love, and the journey of growing up—common yet cherished elements in the BL genre. At the center of this narrative are Pond and Phuwin, whose on-screen chemistry is nothing short of captivating.Pond and Phuwin's dynamic is the series' standout feature. Their chemistry brings an authentic warmth to their interactions, making every scene they share memorable. Phuwin, in particular, has shown significant growth in his acting skills. His portrayal of complex emotions feels more nuanced and convincing, adding depth to his character's development throughout the series.
However, the series does have its shortcomings. One notable issue is the abundance of couples introduced. While this diversity aims to offer a broader perspective on relationships, it sometimes leads to a lack of focus, resulting in several characters and their storylines not being highlighted as effectively as they could have been. This scattered approach can make it challenging for viewers to form a strong connection with all the couples.
Another point of critique is the rather fictional and somewhat unrealistic way Pond and Phuwin's characters fall in love. While their journey is endearing, it stretches the bounds of believability, making it feel like a fairy tale rather than a plausible romance.
Despite these drawbacks, "We Are The Series" succeeds as a feel-good show. It avoids intense conflicts between the main characters, particularly in the final episodes, opting instead for a more light-hearted and hopeful narrative.
Overall, "We Are The Series" is a delightful watch, particularly for fans of the BL genre. It offers a sweet, uncomplicated story that highlights the chemistry between Pond and Phuwin, backed by Phuwin's notable improvement in acting. While it could benefit from a more focused approach to its numerous subplots and a more realistic depiction of its central romance, the series ultimately delivers a charming and enjoyable experience.
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a certified comfort watch
nobody does an ensemble bl like gmmtv. i ADORE this cast and all the couples, they were so sweet and so fun to watch. the best part of this series was the cast and their precious little friend group. i could just tell that they had sooo much fun filming this series, and their happiness was infectious.there's not a whole lot of plot happening here, but it didn't bother me much. i was more invested in the characters, their friendship, and their dynamics anyway. plot? who cares.
the acting was mediocre at best and pretty awful at worst, much to my dismay, considering that i love all these actors and characters. it wasn't unwatchably bad, but there were definitely some moments of acting so terrible that i was kind of taken out of the viewing experience. i think phuwin particularly gave quite a weak performance when it came to his acting. it's disappointing, because i know phuwin is a very strong actor and a talented person. he had moments where he shone, and peem remained an enjoyable character nonetheless. i do want to give kudos to boom and satang tho, they were absolutely the best actors in this whole cast.
that doesn't mean i loved the rest of the characters any less, tho. this whole crew was so charming. even the characters with less screen time. mick, beer, and matt all still found ways to shine. every character, acting performance aside, was loveable in their own unique ways.
i have one final critique about the chemistry between the couples. this pretty much goes back to my acting comments. phuwin's acting was lacking a bit, and i felt that pond carried the brunt of phumpeem's chemistry. i wouldn't even be complaining about this if i wasn't fully confident that phuwin can give a MUCH stronger performance. i've seen him do it, i know he's capable. i obviously still enjoyed the couple, but i can't help pointing it out. i also had slight qualms with qtoey. i've already praised satang, i think he did really well as toey. winny played q very well as a character, but i didn't find his chemistry with satang to be believable. qtoey overall felt a bit wobbly. they were super cute as a couple and their story was touching, but some of their interactions were plain cringey.
i hate to complain so much in the same breath that im claiming to really like this series. LOL. regardless, i honestly would recommend this series to a friend. it was nice to come home from and watch this after chaotic shifts at work. it's lighthearted, silly cheesy romance. a laugh and a good time guaranteed. it's definitely for easy watching, tho. just turn your brain off and don't think too hard, you'll have a great time.
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Repetitive and cramped storyline, but the chemistry between the main leads makes it worthwhile
Considering the repetition in high school/university students falling in love storyline, it feels like the production company has given up on creative writing and storytelling. Having watched Never Let Me Go, this severely pales in comparison and it is laughable that Phuwin and Pond were given such a series to pursue. The series again fell into the major fault of making everybody date each other, which to me is sluggish writing.Despite the poor writing, I must applaud Phuwin and Pond for their amazing chemistry. Phuwin is generally a better actor and his character allows him to act and not just look pretty (in a similar way to Never Let Me Go). I find that Pond is a weaker actor but I appreciate that he never looks awkward when he's paired with Phuwin. Really love this pairing. They definitely deserve a better plot and setting to play with.
All in all, the production company needs to wake up. The BL industry is changing. Queer characters should be incorporated into drama series with a well-written plot and production instead of a basic drama with no creativity just to earn the BL bucks. (Shoutout to I Feel You Linger In The Air).
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We Are dolphins singing Symphony
It's plain happiness. It feels like we're dolphins and we're all singing Symphony by Zara Larsson together bcs it's really plain happiness. They don't have actual problems, maybe a little miscommunication but it's like, 20 minutes long, everything is simple and funny. If you want something to LOVE LAUGH LIVE, that's the series. It's just... how can you have 4 main couples, 1 hinted couple, and still, be so... empty? Also, it's unfair that ChainPun doesn't have development bcs in SIXTEEN episodes (really, for WHAT?) they have 2 proper scenes of them. TanFang and QToey being funny and cute saves the show bcs the main couple was so fucking boring... enemies to lovers? Like in the first opportunity, they're already sucking each other faces.Well, about the couples:
- PhumPeem (PondPhuwin): Boring... cute, but still boring. Points for Phuwin meowing. Points for them being the first BL couple that I watched who really have a flirting stage. They have a normal couple development but considering all the time that it took... it was a little too much?
- TanFang (AouBoom): SO FUCKING FUNNY they carried the show along with QToey, but they were very underdeveloped. Like you blink and they're together out of nothing.
- QToey (WinnySatang): Surprisingly, the best development between all the couples. They're the only of all of them who really have a history and reasons.
- ChainPun (MarcPoon): They didn't have screentime at all but when they appeared, it was fun. JUSTICE FOR THEM!
In resume: Sixteen episodes with basically every couple with bad development and hours of filler episodes where PhumPeem was just flirting when you could take that time to make proper character constructions. It's not a bad series, fr, it's funny and it's enjoyable. But it does have BIG screenplay holes, and it's such basic things that it just feels that they did a very lazy job. They really don't have proper problems and things like that, so, if you just want happiness, you will like it. But on a technical point: it's a LAZY screenwriting job. Like so fucking lazy.
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