SO GOOD OMG
literally the only criticism I want to have is that the whole show is just product placements on product placements and that gets a bit tiring but they incorporate them well enough that it doesn't feel too stiff. That said I LOVED the story, the chemistry with these two is always great, loads of fluffy scenes that'll have you yelling in your pillow a total worth it watch. I will say though, at times the characters aren't straight forward about things but if anything it's obvious they do that to prolong the storyline, and I mean that in a good way because it keeps you on edge. other than that gmmtv always has a good comedy factor in their shows too and this was no exception, fun show, well paced it's definitely a worth while watchWas this review helpful to you?
Cotton Candy and Product Placement but I Loved It
Listen, I love this show. Yes, this show has plot holes and it's bad at explaining some of its lore, and yes it's heavy with product placement. But I still got such a boost of serotonin every week when a new episode came out. I have gone back to watch scenes multiple times. This show is not the end-all-be-all of BLs but it was cute and it tugged at the heart. It was just dramatic enough and it touched on several different types of drama, especially near the end. Tun is drunk in love from like day 1 (maybe day 3), and Talay is just a dumbass for not noticing it.Basically, this show is cotton candy fluff and if you need something fun to binge on a day where everything else seems too heavy, pick this one. If nothing else, Jimmy's face will brighten your day.
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Cheesy, but I happen to love cheese
I'm not a fan of the body-swap trope, and although this time it was handled differently than usual, I still wasn't sure about watching, and was only encouraged by the presence of Ohm and Nanon at first (they were shown a lot more than Jimmy and Sea in the first trailer), and by the positive reviews later.This series in incredibly good, in the sense that is full of many good things. It left me with a sense of fuzzy and happy feelings inside of me all around - I guess it might be the definition of "emotional support series". Here are some examples without spoilers:
- The acting is very good; not only in the sense that the actors were good ad going with the flow and working with what they had, but rather in the sense that they grabbed my full attention and amplified the strength of every scene, even the most simple ones. I felt like I was there with them.
- The characters are never villanized, which is VERY unusual for any story.
- The romance is great. The characters actually put effort into trying to understand each other and help each other, own up to their mistakes, communicate (!!!!!) in a straightforward and honest way, and most of the time aren't afraid of expressing their true feelings. Helathy dynamics like these are becoming more frequent lately, but they're still so rare, and I appreciate the fact that Vice Versa did it right.
- The main trope of the story wasn't just treated as a cute idea for a romantic story: the writers actually took into consideration the psychological consequences for someone who wakes up in a different dimension in a different body. The plot also doesn't just focus on the romance, but also on different aspects of life and different types of bonds.
- The heart-fluttering moments, if you're into it, are pure gold.
I don't consider this series a perfect masterpiece: there were multiple things that I couldn't fully understand (the main one being: how does a portkey even work and what's the point in having one at all?) and some others that I wish were explored a little more (like how did Tess and Tun live in the other universe and how did they settle when they came back), but I enjoyed myself with this series a lot in any case.
Look for something else if you're into action-packed series, but if you're into Romance and Feelings™, this might be for you!
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Just plain old boring
This is the first Thai BL that I've dropped (that's huge! considering I survived Fish Upon the sky!). The issue with this series is it's 'lost potential'. It's not necessarily bad (I would just hate-watch it in that case). It was just boring!!!There's a concept of universe travelling, where a person's soul can travel to different universe and into another person's body. Right?! Such a great plot...except... the makers flushed it right down the drain.
There's bits and pieces of it just to remind us that 'oh these people have landed in different universe' but that's about it. No indication of any confusion within these travellers' minds, them missing their family, friends, nothing.
There are 2-3 time leaps - some in months, some years - I'm guessing time leaps were added to give this drama a lyrical feel. But these leaps just felt lazy!! Like makers didn't want to show what happened with Tun - time leap. How these people went from college friends to releasing a movie - time leap!
No complains on the acting - Jimmy & Sea did a great job - their chemistry was good. But you can only do so much with chemistry if the story is lacklustre. My biggest ick was there's absolutely no build up to Talay & Puen's relationship. They just meet and that's it - they are goofing around, pecking cheeks, having slow-mo movements (that snow in Thailand scene was cringe). Like it was obvious that they were being put in the spotlight deliberately. Like they were the MC's not only in the drama but even in their own universe. The scenes with Tun having shaving cream on face to depict ages gone by, I understand that the makers were trying to make it very poetic. It just felt unnecessary! It really was not that dramatic! Why did Tun even decide to not contact Talay?
Half the time I felt Puen is hiding something, that's why he's somewhat clingy and smiling and cheerful and so sure of himself. But it's been 6 EPISODES!!! I don't think I can bear to watch fillers after fillers even if someone assures me there's a big reveal at the end.
One redeeming quality of this show was the vibes + defined color tones for each episode but how much can you really indulge with just vibes when product placement are there to assassinate EVERY FREAKIN' SCENE!!! (I wouldn't bother about ranting on the product placements because many have added those points in review, but MY GOD THERE'S A LIMIT! That was also one BIG reason for me to drop the show).
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Everything
Vice versa is one of the most beautiful love stories I watched in 2022. Jimmysea I love you so much.Story: Original and magnificent (Parallel world, body change). The story took on all aspects of life: loneliness, friendships, love, responsibility, the view of society.
Music: I really liked all the music: Have a found, The key, By my side, the credits (incredible).
Acting: All the characters were played well. The chemistry between Jimmy and Sea is very natural. That's why I went crazy for them.
I'm late in my review of Vice versa (Top series of 2022, in my opinion). But I got the information that there is Vice versa rerun at the moment so I took the opportunity to do my review.
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Jimmy and Sea did amazing!
Really good, however I hate the potato chip commercials. Good plot, acting and story !Was this review helpful to you?
In my top 10 fav BL Dramas!
Now everyone is free to have their own opinion but something about this drama just hit me hard! To the point i woke up saying "Ah dang ah dang ah dang......" Lol if you know you know but i have always been a fan of waking up in another world dramas, books, manga, and webtoon so when i heard we where getting a BL i was excited but also unsure if they would do it well so i kept my expectations low due to some BL letdown we have all had before. 2gether cough cough. Anyways It is a cute love story, i laughed, i cried, and i was moved. Was it a masterpiece with no imperfections? Of course not but i find myself watching it over and over as if seeing an old friend or looking at a childhood photo. Now i liked the start of it but honestly the middle felt a little slow but i loved it seeing them both struggle as one wants to go home to his loving family while the other has nothing waiting for him leave a world where he has a family and a lover but in the end the one who didn't want to go home ends up being the first to leave but i love how he never stopped waiting for him. My all time favorite scene is when they are in the coffee shop and and he says "Dang" and they hug both letting out all the longing and sadness and happiness. Or when Puen relises it is Talay because of the alpaca hat. Or when Puen sings. Not to mention the special was way to cute!!!!!! I normally hate it when the couple is in a bad spot when you come back to them but the colander was so cute and the surprise kiss or hug was so squeal worthy for sure!! So the show starts out with Talay a colonist(dose the coloring for movies) is dragged along with his best friend to see her fav actor at the airport. She goes off to see him while Talay heads to the bathroom where he meets said actor Puen and gives him a gift, a cute hat with an alpaca and he explains why he chose it for him and they have a very cute moment. Back to reality Talay gets an interview for his dream job and gets it but when he goes night swimming drunk he wakes up to discover himself in another world as a boy named Tess. Heartbroken and confused he finds he is not the only one, in fact there is a whole underground filled with people from his OG world and now he must find his other half to find their way back to his world. Thinking he found someone in Tess life that fits this he starts fallowing Tun around to try and make up but one day he comes back and is like a different person and even sings a song from their OG universe. In a cool scene we see Tun is actually Puen Tess confirms and the pair team up to find a way back to their world. I wont go into to much because you should just watch it because it is worth it if you are looking for a sweet and wholesome romance with charters who leave you feeling like you made life long friends and picking up there weird lingo or the BL Trivia!!!! Kills me every time as i say the quotes along with them!!!Was this review helpful to you?
I LOVE THIS SERIES SM I COULD CRY
They have BEAUTIFUL AMAZING GORGEOUS cinematography and color grading. The "Debut" of these supporting actor as lead does not dissapoint me at all because their acting are just chef kiss. The story is UNIQUE. Light and adorable. You can feel their bond slowly goes stronger and stronger.I'm so sad people is sleeping on this series huhu. This is my comfort series, they just feels like a safe place. I hope people will love them more. ❤
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One of the best BL series I have ever watched....
BRO.. I didn't expected this series to be so good. I wanted to watch this series because i always saw shorts on YouTube about this series.. bro I am not at all disappointed.This series has strong plot and romance.. You won't believe this is the first series of Jimmy and sea still they have sooo much chemistry. Man SEA is a wonderful actor same Jimmy also.
If you like strong plot and main focus on main couple then this series is for you..
This series doesn't have a second couple and I liked it.
It was a wonderful series ❤️
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it's got more to it
When I first saw the teaser trailer for "Vice Versa" at the GMMTV Expo, I couldn't help but think, "Another soul transfer plot? How overused." But after the brilliant "Bad Buddy," I was eager to see Ohm and Nanon again. When the official trailer dropped, I was convinced to give it a shot, and I also wanted to see how Jimmy and Sea would fare. I’m happy to say I did not regret it. The chemistry between Jimmy and Sea is palpable, and their acting skills are impressive.Directed by X Nuttapong Mongkolsawas, "Vice Versa" stars Jimmy as Puen, who takes over the body of Pakorn/Tun, played by Nanon, and Sea as Talay, who takes over the body of Tess, played by Ohm. For most of the series, we follow them as they navigate the lives of Tun and Tess and their journey to return to their original bodies.
Talay is a talented new graduate who has just landed a job as a colorist. However, during a beach trip with his friends, he drowns and wakes up in an alternate universe, inhabiting the body of Tess, a spoiled rich kid. In the hospital, he meets a nurse from his own universe who explains the existence of two parallel universes and the need to find the "Portkey" to return home. Talay soon discovers that Tun, played by Puen, is also a transmigrated soul. As they work together to find their port keys, their bond strengthens. But what will happen when they return to their original universe? Will they recognize each other?
One of the highlights of the series is how Puen and Talay decide to make positive changes in the lives of Tess and Tun. In their original lives, Puen is a famous actor and Talay is a struggling colorist. When they take over Tess and Tun's bodies, they continue to work in the film industry—Tess's dad owns the biggest film production house, and Tun is a skilled scriptwriter. This continuity adds depth to the story.
Each episode is themed around a different color and title, staying true to the cinematic and production motif, which I found quite engaging. The gradual unraveling of the plot and the exploration of Puen and Talay's lives and struggles were well-executed and compelling.
A fun aspect of the show was guessing the cameo of the week, with many famous faces making guest appearances. Each episode also featured an enjoyable post-credit scene showcasing new Lay's flavors, adding a touch of light-heartedness.
"Vice Versa" brings a fresh twist to the BL genre with its soul-switching and parallel universe plot. It’s far from boring; the story is beautifully crafted. If you think you’ve seen it all in soul transfer dramas, this series will surprise you with its unique approach and heartfelt narrative.
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EVERYTHING IS A 10/10 BUTTTTTTT
Whenever I watch series that is already completed, I always finish it in one-go. I started watching the first episode last night and finished the rest just a while ago.I have to apologize if my overall rating is 8/10 although the suggested overall is 9/10. That's because I skipped too many parts all throughout the series. Recently, I like watching series with an episode of 15-40mins long each.
I have nothing to say about the intriguing and unique story, the flawless acting of casts, and the emotional music.
There are several factors that I would like to mention that failed to amuse me while watching this:
1. The scenes are way too long. There are too many dialogues. Some moments, either cute or sad, ended up dull.
2. The main actors are both great individually but their chemistry is off in episodes 2-9. I would blame this on the character development for Talay that the writer/s had made for them.
3. Is it just me only but does Thai dramas always have many sponsorships? Annoying like Filipino dramas. But Filipino and Thai acting is topnotch if you'll ask me.
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If you plan to watch this like 1-3 episodes per day, I recommend this sincerely.
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You can find love in another universe!
Finished watching this drama and enjoyed it alot. Sometime some things are not meant for everyone, there will be people who enjoyed the concept and accept it, while some want to be non existence writers that only watch dramas to write about it in a negative way because the story did not go their way. You can't re-write what is already set in stone. It's intentional what the writer wanted to give the bl fans. I love this concept and the great story telling. This drama was a good production value, and the acting was on point. Happy for Jimmy & Sea, their characters found love in another universe! that is why it is Vice Versa.Was this review helpful to you?
