Only Friends

it’s was definitely great experience .

since gmmtv 2023 line up and the pilot trailer I’ve been waiting for this one to air so bad . I was so excited to see something different from gmmtv other bl’s and only friends was definitely something new to me . since the first episode I was blown away . I was anxious about watching firstkhao new characters and them making out like that was a treat .
as I’m biased here sandray was for sure the best couple , since the beginning I just loved their interactions and the way their story was told .
and ofc firstkhao amazing acting and chemistry just stole the show for me .
I felt so happy during sandray scenes it’s insane .. rewatching their scenes will definitely be my new hobbie until I get my firstkhao 2024 drama
LOVED SAND CHARACTER , ray also had his moments .
mostly hated the way ray treated sand most of the time (ayan could never🤞🏻) because my sand loved him so much since the start and deserved so much better but at the end ray realized he can’t live without his man (🤭) so it’s okay

for the other couples - top and new (force and book) it was my first drama with them so it was hard for me to get attached , their storyline was meh for me since the first episode when top just ask him to be his boyfriend so damn fast.. it’s a no for me . I’ve learned to like them only towards the end .
top was meh . and I just don’t know forcebook enough idk

and for nick and boston , I’m not unsatisfied or surprised at all that they didn’t finish together , actually I’m glad . I wanted them to work so badly but then I’m the last episode still Boston just failed me again , gone to get drinks but them making out with beoing? I was so mad . he needs to work on himself , for now he definitely need a lot more time to change . I’m glad sooooo glad nick chose himself.

LOVED NICK AND SAND FRIENDSHIP, THE BEST PART OF THE DRAMA FR

the entire cheating parts made me angry but it was definitely necessary here ,
mew made me mad most of the time for forgiving top but not Boston untill the last episode .
ray was an asssss for most of the time because of his obsession with me , was so glad it was over .
I wanted sand’s ex to come wayyy more early than the last few episodes . I wassss so happy it was played by mond because of my not me heart but again he came too late (at least they kissed 🤭) and he was an ass also so I’m glad it took them only 2 parts to get him out .


now it’s definitely have flaws , I was hating on every character (except sand my man😘) and the storyline was so messy I lost my mind , but at the end it was new and special , I liked that .

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Kept Me Gasping Till The End!

I don’t where to start, but I got hooked by this drama from the beginning till the end! Living in Canada, I always have to wake up early on Saturday mornings to watch the drama live. I tell you that it was the best decision ever since going on Twitter while this drama is airing will make it lose its element of surprise! No kidding about that since I gasped with every episode, from the surprise guests, to the sudden turn of events. Before anything, kudos to the writers and directors for making such a masterpiece! I am beyond proud of the actors too! I have seen their previous works and to suddenly see them in a very mature series, it really took me off guard! One thing I enjoyed too are the soundtracks used! How is it that the song matches every scene?! I have never watched a series where the songs used in the background got me gasping for how accurate it is with the situation. I also loved how this drama tackled a lot of vices and how it affects people around those who does it. Mental health was also featured here a lot especially with Ray’s character. What I appreciated is how they actually showed the positive light for Ray and how he was saved from his darkness. Personally, I relate to that. Top and Mew had a lot of ups and downs. Honestly was ok too if they don’t end up together, but I guess it shows no harm to feature forgiveness and new beginning. I am happy for Nick and Boston. I do think being together would have been toxic for either of them. If anything, I do wish we saw more of April and Cheum’s love life then again the other couples are messy enough already.

I’m writing this because I am really missing Ray. For the 12 weeks, I laughed, cried and got angry with him. Khaotung really did a great job with playing Ray All the emotional scenes were so memorable. I don’t think I can ever move on from those!

I’ll go and binge watch the series now! Yes, I’m rewatching it despite it ending only this morning here 😂

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Best BL of 2023

Excellent casting and an INCREDIBLE OST! The characters are all super interesting and I love the character development. Khaotung did a great job playing Ray and singing the OST “let’s try”.

It has some mature themes but is also playful at times, the storyline doesn’t feel boring in places and the conversations are kept concise without any boring background or filler scenes. The spicy scenes are also addicting. 10/10.

my favourite couple is SandRay. They were so cute together. The actors have amazing chemistry (really loved them in The Eclipse too).

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Exciting series! Got me interested in Thai BLs again.

This is my first review on this website since 2021. After the release of shows like ATOATS, ITSAY, and KinnPorsche, the bar for Thai BLs was set so high that I no longer felt satisfied in watching most of them. However, Only Friends has become one of the few series to capture my attention and get me back on track to obsessing over BLs. In a time of countless fluffy lovely dovey BLs, this show sticks out for the hot mess that it is. It is drama-filled but remains very realistic. Despite that, its ending remains its biggest flaw as it felt like there was something missing. I'm just hoping it means there's a season 2.

It showcases three different couples, each representing common issues and complexities that come in relationships, even more so in gay relationships. Mew & Top: Infidelity and the ability to trust again; Ray & Sand : Second best and a partner struggling with addiction; Boston & Nick: FWB and unrequited love between an easily attached pick me and a douchebag that's not interested in commitment.

MewTop are basically the main couple of this show. Mew starts off as a boring but very relatable character. The complete 180 in his personality was probably one of the best highlights of the show. My mind always goes back to that scene in episode 6 where Mew confronts Top, which just left me gagged. Although I was rooting for Mew to NOT get back with Top, the way their relationship carries on accurately represents the reality of how unfaithfulness is usually dealt with - a second chance and the hesitancy to trust again. To be honest, they got really boring towards the last few episodes.

RaySand were honestly the stars of the show. Sand was such a sweet character and so loveable. Ray was messed up but you couldn't help but root for him. Loved their story. Just wished they took out the part with Boeing because that was unnecessary. They had gone through more than enough.

Boston & Nick really added more spice to the show. Their plot becomes a bit uninteresting during the second half but I'm glad Nick realised in the end that he deserved better.

Acting:
This show sticks out not just for its plot, but for having some the best acting I have seen in BL history.

Book was excellent in this series. I get chills watching his acting in episode 6 & 7. Also, the chemistry between Book & Force has improved ten-fold from A Boss and a Babe. I think these roles suit them a lot more. Force's acting still feels a little stiff.

More importantly, First & Khaotung gave us a performance of a lifetime. I am not kidding when I say that Khaotung should win an Emmy for his performance in Episode 10. I have teared up every single time at the last scene. First did amazing too and the chemistry he has with Khaotung is one of the best I've seen in BL history.

Neo and Mark did a really good job as well, especially in the steamy scenes. It is very difficult for me to erase Neo's comedic image but I think this series really helped me in taking him more seriously. Mark did a great job in conveying how his character felt and he seems to fit BL roles a lot better than I thought.

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First Impression

This year has overall brought us some good series, and more to come. Gmmtv always produces, in my opinion, the best kind of series.

The cast is top tier, seeing a mix of multiple couples, and a new couple on screen brings me excitement. I have always loved them all in their own series, together or not.

Love seeing a hint of the characters personalities in just one episode. (ex: mew being a more soft guy, top being POSSIBLY toxic, etc) and much more to learn about each of the characters.

I really do wonder how this series will turn out, because I enjoy them being on screen, and seeing how it will go with these 6 will be interesting.

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AMAZING SHOW.

I know only one episode is out but this is my favourite show right now. I can tell it’s about to be even more good as more eps air. Only one episode out but I’ve already watched it twice 🤭
I Hope many people support this show and watch the new episodes every Saturday!! Not to mention, Khao’s ost for this show has been on repeat!! I love it so so much and the show itself. I haven’t loved something this much since msp 😭
In conclusion, episode 1 was absolutely amazing and I can’t wait for more plot and what not, scared for the angst ngl 😭 but who isn’t 🤷. Anyways, everyone go watch episode 1 right now!!

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Um BL menos romantizado e mais caótico (bem que o Mark disse, é um BL para passar raiva)

Terminei esse BL há uma semana e ainda permaneço revendo as cenas do casal SandRay.
O trabalho que o First e o Khaotung fizeram nesse dorama é, sem dúvidas, o ponto alto de toda a experiência. Além da química deles que só vai crescendo (vi The Eclipse antes e elas só reafirmam e aumentam as justificativas do porquê devem trabalhar juntos), os personagens são bem interpretados em todos os seus nuances, o Ray é um personagem muito complexo, difícil de defender por vezes e muito real, o Khaotung só me fez me apaixonar ainda mais por ele depois dessa performance. E o Sand... ele tem algum defeito?
Também preciso destacar o trabalho do Mark, não sabia que ele conseguia entregar personagens com essa amplitude emocional e ele fez isso de uma maneira incrível, espero que logo lance o dorama com ele como protagonista, nem entendo porque demorou tanto tempo. E foi muito divertido ver o Neo em um personagem que não é o alivio cômico, na verdade, é o personagem odiável da série, fiquei muito feliz por ele ter aceitado esse desafio.
Conheci o trabalho do Force e do Book agora, assumo que por conta do roteiro e da direção do casal não consegui curtir tanto, apesar de ter começado amando como o Mew se posicionava e traçava limites.
Amei ser um dorama com uma cara mais de vida real, com personagens que acertam, erram, repetem o erro, acertam, cometem novos erros... chega a ser estressante mas é tão vida real que me diverti. O roteiro é bem escrito, em especial nas cenas do Sand e Ray (a cena de terapia me deixou tão, mas tão feliz, é tão raro ver eles explorando o cuidado à saúde mental) , mas me incomoda alguns conflitos desnecessários além de ser muito difícil comprar o Mew com o Top como casal.
Foi uma experiência bem diferente dos demais BLs tailândeses que vi, acho que vale muito a experiência, mas com a ciência de que você vai sofrer, passar raiva e, dentro de tudo isso, vai ter alguns pequenos períodos de felicidade.
Esse dorama tem alguns gatilhos, não vou saber enumerar todos, mas em relação a alcoolismo, uso de drogas, depressão, tentativa de suicídio, overdose, relacionamentos tóxicos dentre alguns outros.

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Comecei curiosa, terminei cansada. Não é ruim, só não é pra mim.

Comecei Only Friends com curiosidade por ser uma proposta diferente dentro do universo BL, mais ousada, sexualmente aberta e com personagens complexos. E de fato, a série entrega tudo isso. O problema é que, pra mim, entregou demais… e sem muito coração.

O drama tenta mostrar um grupo de amigos lidando com desejos, ciúmes, traições e inseguranças. A ideia era boa, e o elenco é ótimo (Force, Book, First, Khaotung, todos incríveis). A produção também é moderna e bem feita. Só que nada disso compensou o cansaço emocional de acompanhar personagens que parecem competir pra ver quem toma as decisões mais tóxicas.

Não consegui me apegar a nenhum casal. A maioria das relações parece baseada em desejo ou ego, não em afeto. O roteiro força conflitos pra manter o caos, mas raramente mostra crescimento emocional real. Depois de nove episódios, percebi que eu não me importava mais com o que ia acontecer. Dropei sem arrependimentos.

Não é um drama ruim. Tem seu valor pra quem busca algo fora da caixinha e mais "realista". Mas se você gosta de BL com romance, conexão emocional e evolução de personagens, talvez seja melhor procurar em outro lugar.

Only Friends não é pra todo mundo. Não foi pra mim.

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putaria + traicao (vem de combo corno manso) + palhaçada + love love= literalmente esse drama!

af esse drama me deu muitas expectativas, mas nao achei tudo isso. nao estou falando qé ruim POREM nao e bom tambem. gente tem muitas cenas deles se comendo i eu fico super sem graca sabe afe sinto qto atrapalhando algo. mano eu realmente queria saber o pq de terem perdoado so o top , tipo mores eles tem a culpa IGUAL, um traiu o boy i o outro traiu o friend. e so o boston levou a culpa, pq o divo do mew perdoou ele. nossa gente serio desculpa MAS NEM MORTAAAA eu perdoaria algo assim de NENHUM DOS LADOS. mas tb o boston mereceu o final dele pq serio tem qtoma no cu mesmo pelo amor o unico mor que amou ele, ele trato qnem nada pelo amorrr ne pelo amorrrr, MANO NA CABECA DELE ELE QRIA QO NICK FOSSE IGUAL AQUELA MULHER LA “o fato dele ter dado selinho em todas as meninas, mas ele me escolher para passar o dia com ele pra mim pesa mais”. particularmente sou apaixonada nos atores do ray e do sand entao todas as vezes qeles apareciam eu quase babava. enfim nesse drama todo mundo é cuzao, porem tem uns qchega ser palhaçada ter conseguido o perdao

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