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A gem of BL medical series
I LOVE the show, and while I am not a big fan of Tae and Tee - the main leads, I ended up binge watching this over the course of three days.The goods
1. Acting were on point - especially the drama scene
2. Medical scene were well executed with knowledgs tid bits for viewers
3. Even the loops wers shot in different angles to make the show interesting
4. No cliche about family and all - though i hope a little more acceptance
The bads
1. Deviation from the book were a bit unnecessary. I would rather see more about the life ML post the rescue
2. Some characters were introduced a bit unneccessarily - i would rather that time is placed a bit more on romance.
Not the show i would rewatch repeatedly but i will miss a lot
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So damn stressful, yet so damn good... *W SPOILERS*
This BL is so good, but the whole time I was stressed. I have never really enjoyed time loops because they have always freaked me out irl. So I didn't expect to enjoy this BL at all, but shockingly, I did. Though I was on edge a lot of the time, it was still a good watch.Putting the rewatch value pretty low because I feel like this is a one time rush, and I don't think I could stand to watch it again, because how stressful it was.
I do wish the ending was a bit better? It was interesting, the ending, but I feel like it doesn't make much sense. I was kinda hoping that Tin and Tol had a better happy ending. I feel like the whole "almost" death thing after the huge scene at the end was kind of dumb, I was wishing it was just went less overboard. But that is bias of me because I usually prefer to watch more soft BL's.
I am still glad both of them survived in the end, which I was not expecting. I was waiting for a huge plot twist in the end, where one of them or both of them ended up dying, but pleasantly I was surprised.
Story was good, ending maybe not so much. Still would recommend it though.
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Lots to like. A few quibbles.
There is a lot to like in this as another reviewer has pointed out (Theophilus Silas). Clever writing so that character stories interact between loops. Intellectually engaging. Pacing is generally good through the first half with just a few moments of scene stretching to inflate emotional impact (a pet peeve of mine in Thai dramas). However, in the last episodes, things get a little unsure, scenes that don't add much to the story and seem to just run out the clock. The mental stimulation solows down and I found myself looking for meaningful bits, and being a bit disappointed. Its mainly just "holding your breath" waiting for the final reveal. Also, a bit more scene stretching which, for me, gets a bit tiresome. Probably the most irritating is nobody calling the police in the last episode. Ever. In the day of ubiquitous smart phones, having named characters not call emergency services is just too much, especially when the scenes are stretched, and viewers begin to expect something to happen. A lot of standing around staring at each other. Better editing would have avoided that. I think the same material could be edited down for a (longish) movie, and it would be dynamite.Even so, a clever and interesting BL. If you have recently lost a loved one, this could be a very emotional watch. I cried quite a bit. I don't know if I have the energy to do a re-watch. Time will tell.
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Why should you watch this ?
As someone who doesn't write reviews, I am surprised that I'm writing this. This show has got to be one of the best in its genre, I absolutely loved every minute of it. It kept me on my seat every episode and it did not disappoint. I went into this series expecting nothing, a good medical drama, and LGBTQ+? too good to be true. I was NOT disappointed. I loved everything about this show and trust me, it's a must-watch.The casting is perfect, and the main leads ?? perfect. I loved their chemistry. The cast, could not have found a more perfect cast than this. The storyline is pure gold and might I say cinematic, Id like to think that they absolutely killed it with the acting, just amazing.
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Very Special BL
**Brief Synopsis**B (Student): Tol
T (Doctor)
Beginning: T is an ER doctor and is living a normal life until B comes to his ER after a horrible accident. T tries to save him and fails and for some reason he finds himself reliving that day again. An angel appears and tells him that he has to save B's life im order for the cycle to end. At first T is confused as to how to save him when he could only return to a few hours before B is bought in and by that time it's too late. But then the angel lets him know he could choose to go back in time further, which is something he chooses to do. B and T's relationship start off rought because T tries to warn B he is about to die but B doesn't believe him. This frustrates T to no end.
Middle: At first T thought the reason for B's death is drunk driving but after B does again, this time with no alcohol in his blood, he knew that something was up. He decides this time he needs to get closer to B. He decides to dress up, approach B and try to learn more at his side, he even become B's tutor. In order to save B, he become closer to his friends as well, even saving two of them. He soon discovers that B actually had a heart issue which explain some of this death. As they grew closer, more details sorrounding the hospital T works at start of surface. It is revealed that the hospital had a doctor who was doing illegal organ trafficking business and B's girlfriend at that time had a mother who was also a victim and some of B's friends have been victimized by this business. To keep B alive, T has no choice but to investigate this problem. In his investigation, he also discovers B's girlfriend is only dating B because he could help her mother and she actually had another boyfriend. This leads to B breaking up with her. With each loop, B and T gets closer and finally they kiss.
End: Before they could have their happy ending, B and T decides to attend a conference that might help them in their investigation. But in a shocking turn of events, T is shot and dies. Stricken by grief, B doesn't know what to do until he remembers T telling him about the angel. He goes to find the angel who agrees to give him a chance to bring T back as long as he makes him fall in love with him in 5 days. With no choice, B agrees but making T like him in 5 days is not easy. However B realizes that if he could solve all the problems T had been trying to solve and do the right thing, he could still succeed. He eventually do and passes the test and the series ends with T coming back and then kissing.
**My Opinion**
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT
- Very nice writing. Although there are a lot of cliche and predictable plot points (such as hospital being front for organ trafficking or the girlfriend of ML betraying him so he had a reason to break up with her, etc), they are put together in an interesting way that keep in interested. The concept is very interesting and well executed, done in a way that doesn't make things over complicated.
- Very nice and likable characters. T was calm and collected but had his own trauma and flaws. B was adorable at the end and truly care of T. Although there aren't many intimate scenes, they show their affection through action and grief. The characters do have chemistry and seeing them together is really satisfying.
- I love the idea that B get to experience the loop at the end.
WHAT I DIDNT LIKE ABOUT IT
- The ending was too short. I would have liked to see them together because getting there has been very difficult.
- The plot can get a little plain. There were some plot twists that surprised me but overall, the mystery is predictable and cliche, and seen multiple times before.
- The acting can get a little...unnatural in scenes where the actors have to display strong emotions. For example anger and grief aren't exactly that well displayed. In general the acting is fine and there aren't many cringey scenes.
**Conclusion**
Interesting ground hog day type of BL that should be watched.
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A LOT BETTER THAN “MANNER OF DEATH”
TRIAGEA LOT BETTER THAN “MANNER OF DEATH”
Very interesting and intriguing story. Started really good, but middle part somehow dragged because of many repetitions. But it again picked up when the “burden of the loops” was transferred to TOL.
The FINALE was quite a disappointed as there are many laughable scenes at the first half. It picked up on the second half but then it came to a screeching halt. I guess we missed the old TIN at the last two episodes, and that very last scene didn’t give us enough of him.
Acting is generally good, esp TOL (actor: TEE) and KINTA (actor: MORRIS K.). On the other hand, TIN’s (actor: TAE) facial expressions, mouth movements and always raising of an eyebrow when reacting – are sometimes putting off. Supporting actors are good, except for GAP (actor: AOB) who has only one facial expression. that irritated look. Also mediocre (almost ham) acting are MAI (actress: AOM) and DOI (actor: BOAT). ART (actor: MILD) is given the usual, stereotypical role of the funny classmate; poor him, he never graduated from it.
Directing is okay, but there are many melodramatic and laughable moments (like TOL jumping like a kid after the saved a patient when he pretended to be doctor) and later kissing TIN right then and there at the E.R. – with face mask on!).
Story has loopholes but can be forgiven since this is a fantasy series anyway. It’s a lot better than MANNER OF DEATH (from same director/writer) which has lots of head scratching scenes. Only MAXTUL saved that one from being a forgettable mess.
8.5 / 10
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Soooo good. Need a part 2
Wanted to watched this awhile but kept putting it off. I vex I didn't watch it before. This Is the shit .When I first start this and he kept reliving the story I was like wtf am I really watching. Almost put it down, but glad I didn't. This series was sooooo fireball good . Tin, told jinta the entire cast nailed it. Like how the doctor kept trying to save him, but what really made me enjoyed it more was when the role was reversed. now he had to work for his man. I loved it. Only downside for me there should have been a triage 2Was this review helpful to you?
Honestly, 13 episodes is not enough, I really need more.
Its my first time watching a series by Sammon, will definitely check her works.
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PERFECT SERIES DOES EXIST
I wasn't expecting great acting, good plot and insomnia, which the series is guilty of.What a immaculate story line, this is exactly what we want when we say great actors, a bit of romance and ofcourse the story.
Don't take my word for it just go watch it because if I could I would watch this again for the first time. So glad to found this after all the episodes aired or I would have to suffer such cliffhangers.
The whole series is just beyond perfection. The actors did a great job.
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This is worth your time
I really love this BL series! It features one of the best hospital settings I’ve seen in any show. While Tin seems stuck in a time loop during the first few episodes and some scenes are repeated, I understand they were necessary to help viewers fully grasp the story.Every episode is exciting, with no dull moments, and each character portrays their role exceptionally well.
The plot twist is unpredictable when Tin also dies in different time loops instead of Tol.
The only downside is the ending - kinda rush. It could be better if Tin and Tol would spend more time together (being a happy couple) or there is a sequel where they spend life together as a happy couple.
Nevertheless, I still recommend this series.
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The most accurate medical series
Triage is overall ten out of ten. The plot and the acting is so good. 10/10 recommended. The fact that I just find out that the actors actually participate in medical training workshop behind the scenes amazed me. I say, the romance isn't actually a lot but the story line is so addicting that it just makes you feel impatient after each episodes end. Every single time I finish watching one episode, I keep continue watch the next episode because I keep dying to kmow what happen. Trust me, you will never feel bored watching this series.Was this review helpful to you?
I was INSTANTLY hooked
I didn't watch BL dramas for two years and was looking for a BL for days before I found Triage and got hooked immediatly. Amazing production. Great music. Good plot. Amazing cast and great chemistry between the lead actors. Triage has everything. If you're looking for a mystery, time loop romance with lots of suspense THIS IS IT girl. I started episode one of this series and could not stop watching. When I saw that the lead couple was Tee and Tae I was sooo beyond thrilled (and kinda nostalgic too, lol!). Everyone could sense the potential of these guys when they were starring in 2 moons and what a pleasant surprise to see them act as a main couple on such a high-quality production!You will 100% enjoy watching Triage! xxx
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