La Pluie

It was an all-time favorite... till it wasn't. Enough holes to swallow me up.

La Pluie started out on a fast track to being an all-time favorite of mine. It started out so strong. The aesthetic and cinematography of it all caught my attention before a word was even spoken. Then we got that gorgeous monologue overtop Tai riding the bus in the rain. We're told immediately what kind of fantasy world we're getting into. A world where people believe in and even trust in soulmates - because on your 20th birthday, people with rain-affiliated hearing loss can hear another person, and only that person, so long as both of them are in rain at the same time.

An interesting premise. Made all that more interesting by the fact that our main character is stubbornly refusing to acknowledge his soulmate. And that his parents are divorced, despite being soulmates themselves. It had all this set up to create a memorable message about not putting all your faith in destiny, that relationships take a lot more than love to make work. A message that they did exceedingly well throughout.

I fell in love with our 2 main leads immediately. And was giddy when ever they were on the screen together - with all the adorable awkwardness of getting to know and getting comfortable with each other. They were respectful, fun, and very cute together. They both had insecurities stemming from their pasts, as well as all the miscommunication/misunderstanding trappings that a new relationship and those insecurities are prone to. In theory, this all fit who the characters were. Tai, who learned from a young age that talking before things are resolved doesn't do anything. Who prefers to solve things on his own. Patt, who reached out for love and acceptance, and got shot down with silence instead - making him wonder if he's worthy of the love and acceptance he sought out. But when push came to shove, when it was time for the writers to deliver, it felt out-of-character. In one singular fell swoop, it undid all of the progress, development, and communication the leads had had prior.

The major support characters were also so fun. Tien was an adorkable brat and fantastic (and accurate) little brother to Tai. I wish we got more background to why he was so pettily antagonistic to Lomfon in the beginning, but by the end I was solidly sold on the Tien and Lomfon couple. They were equally as adorable as Tai x Patt when they let themselves relax, and they had the benefit of similar interests and passions to keep them talking, even when they clashed.

We even got a lesbian couple! One that felt pretty natural, even though they had very little screen time. But I am a little bit salty that the other pair of girls, who got quite a bit of screen time, did not become a couple. In fact, they gave one of them a HEA with a character we never even saw or heard about! Even if they didn't put Bow in the lesbian couple they seemed to had been hinting at, they could've ended her story in a different way that didn't feel as out-of-left-field. Even just her flirting with a coworker or thirsting after guys as usual. In a story where we literally get told that love can come in several forms, it felt artificial.

But the thing that really put a sour taste in my mouth and changed my overall view of the story isn't any of the above oversights and pacing changes. It's not even about the fact that it started feeling like a different screenwriter took over in those last few episodes. But rather the fact that we have several plot holes.

In episode 1, minute 1 of this drama, we get told how this world works:
- Certain people have a form of hearing loss where they can't hear anything when it rains (as suggested by the fact that everyone knew Tai had hearing loss already before the rain on his 20th birthday, and that he apparently never heard the sound of rain before).
- These people with hearing loss start to hear their soulmate on their first rain after turning 20 years old.
- That hearing loss is irreversible.
- That everyone is only able to hear 1 person

But suddenly, Lomfon spontaneously develops hearing loss. Spontaneously, Lomfon can hear Tai. And Patt. And Patt and Tai can hear him. No where near a birthday that we know of either. Oh, and spontaneously, you can just yell to the universe that you don't want the soulmate bond, and suddenly you won't have it anymore.

Absolutely none of this is questioned. None of this is explained. None of this is even pondered. In fact, in the last few minutes of the drama, we quite literally get told that it doesn't matter. "In the end, the hearing-loss and soulmate stuff are still questions that no one has an answer to. Rather, no one chooses to find an answer anymore." That love is all that matters.

I'm sorry. I'm all for making us and the characters question how the world works, but you don't get to just set rules for the world, break them, and expect us to be content because everyone gets a happy ending. That's not how worldbuilding and writing works.

And the fact that technically, Tien and Lomfon don't have a happy ending yet. Because, what do you know? Tien suddenly, spontaneously develops hearing loss and a soulmate bond too! And not on a birthday!

There's also a few smaller plot holes. Such as how Patt knew where to go to see Tai - when that was not Tai's usual café. And no one knew Patt was going there/went. Also, Patt apparently has had a long-time desire to resign and open up a vet clinic in rural Thailand? That definitely wasn't set up in the story. But the reason for it's existence was apparent: gotta have a good ol' ill-placed and ill-timed tourism ad for that final episode.

I love these characters. Some I loved almost immediately. Some, grew on me as their characters shown more depth in the story. And I loved that this drama didn't go the typical "villain" route, even while it did go the typical "misunderstanding" route. For probably 75% of it's runtime, this drama was a favorite. I was in a rush to get through the week to see the next episode. I scoured every corner of the internet for fanfictions and fan-edits of this story or similar premises. And I still highly recommend it. But I don't know what happened in those last few episodes. The writing went downhill along with the plot conflict's impact on the happiness of our leads. It stopped being thought out, and it shows. But can a terrific start truly make up for a lackluster ending?

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I really enjoyed this series. The cast is simply adorable. I have loved Title ever since TharnType 2 and Saur since You're My Sky. While I didn't really recognize he rest of the cast, they did a fantastic job in conveying their emotions and rounding out the characters. The storyline was definitely unique and interesting, and the screen writers did a great job keeping things moving in a timely manner. The music was okay, but maybe a little old fashioned for me personally. I really enjoyed the scenery and all the different parts of Thailand they helped us explore. While the makeup did get a little heavy handed a few times, it wasn't so overly done that it took away from anything. All in all, well done.

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A Storm of Misunderstandings

I actually liked the concept of La Pluie, but the show is full of misunderstandings, unlikable characters, and too many flashbacks. Without the soulmate element—where they can talk to each other whenever it rains even if they’re apart—the series would feel more grounded. It does show the complexity of a relationship between two people, and I appreciated that part.

I genuinely enjoyed the first half, but it went downhill afterwards. Usually, I can tolerate unlikable characters if they show growth, but here it felt like Phat was the only one truly invested. He seemed head over heels for Tai, and it came off as a bit unfair.

Characters

Beau:
I’m not a fan of Beau’s character—her behavior is over the top. It’s not the actress’s fault; it’s how the character was written or directed. Why do Thai filmmakers always create supporting characters like this? It’s not funny; it’s just annoying. They should take notes from Japanese or Korean BLs, where supporting characters are usually more grounded.

Lomfon:
For me, Lomfon is also unlikable. He interferes with Phat and Tai’s relationship because he’s interested in Tai and doesn't believe in the soulmate concept. But the moment he discovers he has the same condition, he immediately grabs the chance to tell Tai and tries to pursue him. Even if Phat and Tai weren't soulmates, the connection between them was already clear from their first encounter—before they even knew the truth.
Also, he stopped Jan from finding his brother (Tai) at the camp. That part made me think he either has no siblings or just doesn’t care about them the same way.

Tai:
At first, I liked Tai as a character, but his development went backwards. I couldn’t stand him in episodes 9 and 10 because he lied to Phat. There’s no excuse for that. No matter the reason, a lie is still a lie. After what he did, he still had the nerve to break up with Phat and Phat even ended up begging. It felt so unfair to Phat.
He also knew that Phat was jealous of Lomfon, yet he still kept seeing him. If you truly love someone and you know your partner is jealous or uncomfortable, you should avoid that person—yet Tai didn’t. For me, the closure already happened during their confrontation that night. If he really wanted to reconcile with Phat, he shouldn't have continued entertaining Lomfon at all.

Phat:
I didn’t like that he resorted to violence because it only escalated the situation. He could’ve talked things out calmly with Tai and Lomfon. But I also understand that he was going through a lot emotionally.

The only character I genuinely liked was Tai’s brother—he really stood out throughout the show.

Tai’s family issues were also overwhelming, and the constant flashbacks made it even heavier. For me, they were more of a distraction than a benefit.

Ending

The ending wasn’t what I wanted. I would’ve preferred that Phat didn’t get back together with Tai and instead found someone honest, selfless, and truly loving. It’s been two years since their breakup, yet they reconciled that quickly? It just didn’t feel convincing.

Overall

Overall, the series is okay. It has cute moments, but nothing groundbreaking. What I genuinely liked were the strong performances, great chemistry, beautiful soundtrack, and its production value.

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Writing fell along with Rain

La Pluie begins with a refreshing premise — soulmates who can only hear each other when it rains. It promises emotional maturity and avoids many tired BL tropes in the beginning, with grounded pacing and real chemistry between the leads.

But as the series nears the end, things start to unravel.

The emotional conflict feels forced, with key moments brushed off instead of addressed. Tai lies, avoids communication, and hurts Patt repeatedly — yet he’s never truly held accountable. His apology lacks depth, and somehow, he apologizes more sincerely to the side character than to the person he hurt the most.

The "soulmate" theme, while intriguing, ends up feeling shallow. The show leans too heavily on destiny instead of genuine emotional growth. By the finale, the story shifts from something grounded to something symbolic but empty.

✅ What worked:

Mature pacing and chemistry

Respectful intimacy and consent

Refreshing start and tone


❌ What didn’t:

Weak conflict resolution

Tai’s actions go mostly unaddressed

Overemphasis on soulmates instead of emotional accountability

Final Thoughts:
A strong start with a mid-tier finish. La Pluie had real potential, but its resolution lacked the honesty and depth it needed. Worth watching — just lower your expectations for the ending.

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A poorly executed mix of BL and fantasy. A waste of the actors' talent!

PLOT: When it rains, two soulmates suffer temporary deafness but can still communicate regardless of distance. Tai, traumatized by his parents' (soulmates') separation, refuses to respond to his soulmate for two years. However, when he realizes his soulmate is Phat, an handsome veterinarian, he regrets it because the attraction is very strong. Due to a misunderstanding, Tai initially resists, but the misunderstanding is quickly cleared up.

+++ Good actors, especially Pee (whom I'll be following from now on), but the main character's behavior (Tai) is unbearable (stupid, selfish, inconsistent) ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ
+++ Pleasant OSTs

### Poorly executed direction: some scenes are unnecessary (or unnecessarily long); many flashbacks and repetitive scenes + many filler scenes (the series should have been 8 episodes maximum)
### Some really stupid (and too obvious) twists
### Inconsistent character behavior (Nara, for example) (calm one moment, devastated the next, ... for no reason)

=> Interesting plot, but very poorly executed. A shame for the actors who did their best to make us care about such a poorly written story!
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Mix (mal foutu) de BL et de Fantasy. un gâchis pr le talent des acteurs !

PLOT: Lorsqu'il pleut, 2 âmes sœurs souffrent d'1 surdité temporaire mais peuvent se parler qqsoit la distance. Tai, traumatisé par la séparat° de ses parents (âmes sœurs), refuse de répondre à son âme sœur pdt 2 ans. Cpdt, lorsqu'il se rend compte que son âme sœur est Phat, vétérinaire, il le regrette car l'attract° est très forte. A cause d'1 malentendu, Tai résiste ds un 1er tps, mais le malentendu est vite dissipé.

+++ Bons acteurs, particulièrement Pee (que je vais suivre désormais) mais le MC a un comportement insupportable (stupide, égoïste, inconstant) ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ
+++ OSTs agréables

### Réalis° mal travaillée : certaines scènes sont inutiles (ou inutilement longues) ; bcp de flash-backs et de scènes répétitives + bcp de scènes de remplissage (la série aurait du faire 8 ép. maximum)
### Some really stupid (and too obvious) twists
### Comportement des personnages (Nara par ex.) inconstant (apaisée un moment, effondrée le suivant, ... sans raison)

=> Plot intéressant, mais très mal exploité. Dommage pour les acteurs qui ont fait l'impossible pr nous faire adhérer à une histoire aussi mal écrite !

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La Pluie: High potential, washed out by the rain

La Pluie is a prime example of how stunning atmosphere and a dedicated cast can’t always rescue a script that seems determined to self-sabotage through toxic tropes and inconsistent writing.

The series kicks off with a fascinating premise and top-tier production value. The cinematography is gorgeous and the locations are scenic. The actors clearly gave it their all, which makes the eventual downfall of their characters even harder to watch.

What started as a sweet connection quickly soured. The character development in the second half is jarring:
Phat: He goes from being a charming, sweet, and caring lead to someone jealous and aggressive, which completely killed the chemistry for me.

Tai: His behavior becomes increasingly irrational. It’s hard to reconcile his late-game decisions with the "shy, good boy" persona established at the start.

Lomfon: Honestly? Totally unnecessary. His character added nothing but clutter to a story that was already struggling to find its footing.

The plot relies way too heavily on poor communication. The subplot with Tai’s parents is the perfect example: it took them almost the entire drama to finally talk to him, only for the "big reveal" to be so underwhelming that Tai moved past it in five minutes. It makes hours of previous angst feel like pointless filler.

It’s a decent, middle-of-the-road drama if you only care about aesthetics, but the character assassination and forced conflict make it a frustrating watch. It started as a refreshing emotional storm and ended as a messy, repetitive drizzle.

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Lost Then Regained Interest Towards the End

Ok I have a lot to say lmao. Firstly, I want to say compared to some of the other recently released Thai BL's, I think this one is one of the better ones I've seen. With that being said, this series was a good at first but I then slowly started to lose interested towards the middle and then regained interest towards the end of the series. Let me explain.
Ok, so I think the plot was very original. I don't think I've seen another BL series with a similar plot. But I think about 4-6 episodes in I noticed the main characters are literally self-sabotaging to the point where it's kind of ridiculous. For example, with Lomfon and Saengtien, Lomfon continuously goes after Saengtai when quite literally everybody else in the series is telling him not to. Also, I think Saengtai also self-sabotaged because there's no way he couldn't tell Lomfon liked him. Even when Beau told him that Lomfon liked him he completely disregarded her observation. I think Phat self-sabotaged in the end because instead of listening to Dream he ran away from his problems.
Also, the lack of communication in this series is actually wild. None of the main couples in this series know how to actually communicate, from Phat and Saengtai, Lomfon and Saengthian, to the parents.
Overall, though I did find the lack of communication and the constant self-sabotaging slightly annoying, this series actually wasn't that bad and there were a lot more good scenes than bad ones.

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Incredibly impressive with tiny misses

I went into this drama knowing nothing about it and expecting nothing - and I was very quickly drawn in! The acting and visuals and wardrobe hardly ever miss, and even the stock footage is gorgeous. The music is CONSTANTLY on point! The plot has a very interesting premise and I liked the way the show handled and presented its message (discussion more below). At a few moments the show loses its pacing which ends up hurting the overall vibe somewhat, but the acting really makes up for it. All in all, I wish there had either been 1-2 more episodes, or some of the drama around episode 8-9 would have been tightened up. A huge plus are the kissing scenes: always nicely sexually charged, always erotic and romantic. It gets a little spicy at times in a very tasteful way! Pee and Title are both super handsome, and Suar's character was my favorite all around.

My biggest compaint: not enough scenes of Tai and Patts getting to know each other, growing closer and more comfortable. We weren't /shown/ enough of them falling in love, more so told. I think that Pee and Title have great chemistry but we just didn't get to see enough of it. And the fact that the final episode barely had any scenes of the two of them together...an abomination. It hurt my overall enjoyment of the show, they deserved better. Still, I'll be rewatching...This show is dear to me and I loved it. I'm super excited to see all the actors in other things!

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Near Train Wreck but, salvageable...almost

Wow. This one has taken awhile for me to get through. I need to keep taking breaks...why? In order to watch anything on TV/the screen - you have to have a suspension of disbelief...no matter what is going on you will believe it. Doctor Who hanging off the edge of a spaceship that is falling apart...no problem. The Dark Side employing an entire force of soldiers that couldn't hit the side of the Death Star if they were standing on it...no problem.

But, a condition that makes a person deaf when it rains - even if they are indoors? Really? People - this is why you should not drink and drive...drink and write screenplays...really need a date/someone and drink and go to a club...

I apologize for the disturbance in the force back in mid April of this year (for those reading this in the future)...that was me rolling my eyes when the cast made a OMG huge deal of the ML heading to the top of the mountain to listen for his soulmate alone and being out of cell phone range. They spoke of flooding...how dangerous of a walk it is...how concerned everyone was that he was making this trek all by himself and then - in every single shot (while he was walking) - he was on a two lane asphalt road with power lines in every camera shot.

You will find lots of other irritating little things during this series...ML really hates his mother and does nothing to hide it but, lived with her after the parent's divorce. Characters put in only to be loud and crass...you may need lozenges for how many times you well at the screen to tell the side characters to just stop talking...

Only grew to hate the mother more. Hated the hug everyone moment at the mom's new wedding. She betrayed the family and found a new guy. Her business and her affairs and what she thinks is always more important than anyone else's.

Honestly, the secondary character Lomfon is hotter and a better catch in every way. Patts is okay - he's rich and a nice guy but, Lomfon should have had at least two or three get wet/shower scenes like the K-Dramas do. LOL

The behind the scenes stuff is fun and almost better than the series...iQIYI fans will enjoy all the extra stuff.

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This could be a 10 but..

This is the first BL series that is almost my first 10/10 BL series ever. I watched more than 150 BL series so far and I still couldn't find my 10/10. I met La Pluie when it came out and I felt my connection to it. It's consistently a 10/10 from every episode until it reached the episode where the hearing loss of the main leads was suddenly cured without proper explanation. All stories have been closed and entered a new beginning at the final episode except that one plot hole. How the hell was the hearing loss cured? Was it because of the third-party? Was it because they were close to each other when it was raining?

Other than that, I love most of the things they gave to us. I love their solid characters. I like Tien's character the most. I like Tien-Lomfon relationship. I love how Tai realized his actions were the same as what her mother did when she and his ex-husband divorced. I really appreciate the detailed characters. There are no wasted characters. The OST is so good. Every time it was played as background music during an emotional scene, I got teary eyes. Well, the whole Episode 12 did make me cry.

Thank you to all who made this happen.

THIS IS MY TOP BL SO FAR. We may have different tastes but for me, this is the series that I would love to recommend to everyone.

I LOVE THIS!

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