Last Twilight (2023)

Beautiful and poignant, hits all the right buttons

This is the kind of no drama that feels authentic and is realistic. No manufactured problems or misunderstandings, or ex gf/bf to cause trouble, just for the sake of drama and yet it fills the 12 episodes up well. Which goes to show what a good storyline and acting with the bonus of a nice OST can do. Kudos to the screenwriter, director and actors for the sensitive portrayal of the subject of blindness. All the characters were slightly flawed, but there were no villains or angels.
One point I want to say is I was worried going into this because of a lot of negative feedback on the final episodes. But I was relieved to find out that it didn’t disappoint me at all. Everyone has an opinion of the best ending, but I’m just glad everything wrapped up positively. I hate gay dramas with negative portrayals and unnecessary bad endings. Perhaps that’s why the book had the last page missing, the ending is best if you did not have any expectations on the major plot lines, just wish for the best for the protagonists.

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Episode 9; A beautiful end for

EP.9 was truly beautiful, it compelled me to write a review about it. The episode started off with such a fun filled journey to the wedding with them trying different vehicles to get to their destination and the beach and beach night party, them getting to know each other a bit more.
Then came the wedding of the cute couple and then Day & Mhok perfect dance..the perfect blend of song and their pretty dance steps made it so gorgeous, I could not keep my eyes off of them.
and then the trip after the wedding to the mountain meanwhile also covering Day's family past relation with his dad and present relation with his brother and their emotions and his own personal feelings, gosh it was beautiful.
And then the beautiful scenes of Day and Mhok becoming one and it was not in a beautiful place but its their presence with each other that made it all perfect and worth it; it was so lovely and precious.
Then journey to the mountaintop, came the moment when they were finally at the top of the mountain with Not the pretty Sunlight warming the mountains which they originally wanted to witness but a cloudy day and not so satisfying ending of Mee...but then as they looked further and opened their hearts and soul, they could finally see that beautiful Last Twilight and the pretty sunlight and the rainbow and everything shining the brightest. They could finally understand why Mee became a statue and gazed forever at tha twilight: Such a precious moment in life that you could spend forever in it.

It was so beautiful, the way they were describing it first that I could also see that scenery even before the cinematography showed it in the drama and I was already crying when they were describing it.
And finally the last and the most precious image of Day seeing his beloved the last time and Mhok finally breaking down, realizing it. And they just accepting it and hugging each other with that beautiful Last Twilight. It was beautiful end for Mee and could be for Day as well.

This episode could have been the best last episode among GMM's series. I'm looking forward to what the other 3 episode have in store for us but I have a feeling they won't be able to beat this EP.

Overall drama is also best, I love the fact that they didn't jump on each other from the start like most other BLs. Day and Mhok took their pretty time getting to know each other, the bad and the good, their past and present and the important people in their lives. They took the time and then finally accepted it that yes this is the person they had fallen in love with.
The drama of Day relation with his badminton buddy kinda made me sad and mad about it but I was glad how it turned out and that it ended soon.

Acting: I will be super honest here. I NEVER thought JimmySea could pull off such a drama to made me cry and write a review about it. I knew Jimmy was before and loved him. But when his ship partner was finally revealed to be Sea I was not really excited but I was excited for Vice Versa and then it came out and many people said how it was not good and their ship was also not that good, I was so disappointed. I also saw clips of Vice Versa and was not satisfied that the drama was not exciting enough in further episodes and their chemistry was also not that chemistrying with each other so never watches Vice Versa.
Then I saw them in Our Sky 2 special episodes and it was so adorable that I quite liked them both, I was finally accepting their ship and since then I liked Sea as well.
When Last Twilight first trailer came out, I was soooo excited cuz I absolutely loved this concept, I was afraid to be disappointed again like Vice Versa but still having faith cuz that trailer was awesome.
And now that its airing I wait every single feakin week for the episodes, only few dramas have made me wait for them like this. I usually binge watch it once its fully release but only sometimes some dramas force me to watch them as soon as the EP is released and this is one of those dramas for me. Their acting have goooonne uppp so high can't believe its really JimmySea. Its top notch acting. I have seen Jimmy acting before so I know he is good though he has improved a lot in this drama and I keep on looking at Sea trying to find flaws in his acting as a blind person but I can't seem to find it. So I will give an applause to Sea for doing this character so good. Mark and Namtan is also doing such a good job, as well as all the other side actors, they are good at their characters.

Story: I absolutely love this blind main character concept so not arguing on that, I love it. And I love the story of Mhok's character as well. So its always a 10 watch for me.

Rewatch value: gave it 6 cuz no series is as good as the first time. Can watch this one again as its really lovely but like I said at the start, Day and Mhok took their time understanding each other & I love it but we can have patience only the first time while watching such series, second and after times watching is only good for the exciting and cute and thrill parts only.

Music: its really good as well, I'm a kpop and music lover so I have known more best Osts and songs then this ones have but its still above average compared to other Thai series Osts..its more nice cuz they have put the perfect songs at the perfect times. I loved that song when they were dancing in Ep.9.

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last twilight is a real masterpiece

i’ve known jimmysea since vice versa and i was super excited when gmm announced that they’re gonna play main roles in last twilight. the eleven-months-wait for the airing was a torture, but now i can say for sure that it all is 100% paid off. i love every single detail about this show, cuz everything is just perfect. jimmysea’s acting is on another level; it can’t be put into words how much i’m proud of them. they both did an amazing job, you can really see it. since i am a jimmysea stan, at first i thought that it would be a little difficult for me to watch the series and see the characters, not the actors. but ever since the first second of the series i was so captivated by their acting that i never thought of them as jimmysea – while watching last twilight, i see the story of mhokday. the plot is really unique, and i’m so proud that jimmysea are the ones who got to play in such an amazing series. p’aof is truly a genius. this show teaches us to never lose hope and treasure every single moment of our lives. you never know what’s gonna happen tomorrow, so you have to enjoy your life and live it the fullest.

last twilight divided my life into before and after. i’ve watched so many bl series, but none of them made me feel the way last twilight does. i love this show with my whole heart, and nothing will ever change it. i hope that many people will enjoy this series. if you’re still doubting whether or not you should watch last twilight – i can guarantee that you’ll never regret watching it.

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LAST TWILIGHT IS BEST SERIES EVER I WATCHED

THIS IS THE BEST SERIES AND THE MOST INTERESTING SERIES I'VE EVER WATCHED ITS STORYLINE TEACHES US MANY THINGS AND NOT ONLY LOVE STORY LIKE OTHER SERIES. I LOVE HOW SEA AND JIMMY DEEPER THEIR CHARACTERS AND GIVE SACRIFICES TO MAKE THIS CHEMISTRY SUCCESSFUL AND THE OTHER ACTORS WHO ALSO GIVE THE BEST SUPPORT MAKE THIS SERIES THE BEST EVER IN 2023 & 2024. THANK YOU TO THE P'AOF TEAM FOR PRESENTING THE LAST TWILIGHT IN OUR HEARTS!! IN THE FUTURE I HOPE GMMTV GIVE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO OUR SWEETEST COUPLE SEA AND JIMMY TO RETURN TO THE SCREEN WITH ANOTHER SERIES SO THEIR SWEETNESS AND TALENT CAN BE SEEN BY THE WORLD. I SUPPORT JIMMYSEA ALWAYS SINCE THEY WERE IN THE VICE VERSA ERA AT THAT TIME I WAS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE JIMMYSEA WAS NOT PROMOTED WELL THEY NEVER DID A FANMEET BUT LOOK NOW OUR JIMMYSEA IS FAMOUS AND LOVED BY MANY THEY ALSO SUCCEEDED IN DOING THE 1ST LAST TWILIGHT FANMEET!! LAST TWILIGHT IS THE LEGENDARY SERIES 2023 & 2024!! YOU ALL SHOULD WATCH IT TO TEACH YOURSELF.

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Almost

Almost great, just didn't stick the landing.
"Last Twilight" is a heartfelt story about Day, an ex badminton player who's going blind, and Mhok, a down on his luck ex-convict with a penchant for fights.

To me, this is a very character driven story where the plot is basically the relationship between these two characters. The story tracks their progress, starting from a place of mutual dislike, continuing to being friends, to having feelings for one another and, eventually, falling in love with each other. It touches on subjects such as what it means having a disability and being pitied for it versus empowered to stand on your own & be independent, what it means to be a boyfriend or a caretaker, how the two overlap in this relationship and where they diverge, and more.

For the most part (more on that later), I really enjoyed the characterization of both Day and Mhok. Day starts out depressed, distraught - understandably so - and very, very angry at his reality. He had dreams, he was in university, he was an athlete and all of a sudden..he feels like none of that is possible anymore. Taken away by his disability. So he becomes withdrawn, lashing out at others and using sarcasm and sharpness to cover up the hurt. This is when he meets Mhok, a guy who carries immense guilt about his sister's passing, who's struggling to make enough money to keep the last vestige of hers with him, her car. Which is why he accepts being Day's caretaker.

What starts as just a really well paying job soon becomes more, especially when Mhok realizes that he doesn't really understand Day's reality, but makes an active effort to do so; for his part, Day brings down some of his walls, begins trusting Mhok and lets him in.

Now, let's discuss specifics.

ACTING
I think both Jimmy and Sea did a really good job portraying their respective characters. Sea especially was believable as a visually impaired person, I don't think I caught a single moment where it felt off.
I felt a lot for both in moments of sadness and despair. I also felt that the transition from being friendly to having romantic feelings was pretty darn smooth, at least on Mhok's part.
The side characters, namely Mhok's ex-girlfriend and Day's brother, were also great. Mark especially did such a fantastic job portraying a tormented and guilty man.

CHEMISTRY
Listen, I fully believed at all times that Mhok was gradually falling in love with Day. Maybe because his role required him to be in a position where he was more attentive, more caring, more affectionate toward Day, but you could plainly see his feelings. Mhok chooses to stay with Day, even when he doesn't have to. He chooses to make steps towards understanding Day's disability, even when it's not necessarily part of responsibilities. He never wavers in his affections, he steps back when Day's feelings are geared towards a third party, he asks for nothing in return and makes the most sacrifices in their relationship. He also never sees Day as abnormal.

Now, about Day...eh. This is where 1 star off the review went to. I never felt like Day loved Mhok because of who he was, rather because of what Mhok gave him. Attention, no pity, unwavering loyalty, companionship. His affections come with hesitation, whereas Mhok's don't. He's always reactive, almost never initiates anything and seems to act more from a place of acceptance, then want, if that makes sense. A lot of this, I think, is excused by Day's situation. A lot is excused by Mhok falling in love first, while Day's still hung up on someone else. A lot..is not. At least, to me.
So in other words, to me it felt like Day accepted Mhok's love, rather than actively choose to love him back in the same intense way. He received, he rarely reciprocated.

CINEMATOGRAPHY
The series is beautifully shot! There's some smart light, shadow and blur play at hand, meant to indicate what Day's vision looks like. There's quite a lot of scenes where we see through Day's perspective directly, framing shots of Mhok's face mostly, where everything is blurry and fading. The director also played around with colors changing throughout the series, lightning going from crisp in the earlier episodes to more diffused and warm later on, as Day's eyesight worsens and their relationship deepens.

THE GODAWFUL ENDING
Which I got beef with. Here's the second star I took off of the review and you can't convince me that the ending wasn't goddamn terrible. You have this character, Mhok, who you've consistently shown to be selfless in his relationship, patient to a fault, loving, who has spent literally the entire series choosing Day over and over again, despite everything, and you shit all over that and make him ..leave. I don't have a problem with Mhok lying to Day, I'm pretty sure everyone saw that coming, it felt true to him. He feels guilty about his sister, he sees what's happening as history repeating itself and ..he loves Day. Why would he want to repeat his mistakes and be apart from the man he loves? He wouldn't. Was he wrong in lying and making the decision on his own? Of course he was, he should have communicated with Day, told him his reasoning.
But did him lying warrant a break up? Uhm, no. Again, it warranted a discussion, an open conversation. Did it warrant being called out for "pitying" Day? Again, no. There's no evidence that he's ever done things to and for Day from that lens so why all of a sudden now? And, between us, feeling sorrow for a loved one going through hell is ...not a crime, it's human.

If the story needed them to separate for tension, it could've been handled better. They could have had that discussion, Day could have convinced him to leave, and so on. Mature handling it was not. Instead, Day completely overreacts and breaks up with Mhok on the spot, leaving him absolutely heartbroken and almost alone, while Day has an entire support system in his family & long lost friends. Melodramatic for melodrama's sake.

Then the last episode comes around and again..what happened to these characters? Mhok's treating a reconciliation with so much jest and lightness. It felt disingenuous, it wasn't credible and it lessened their bond in my eyes. And once again, he gets to be the one to apologize and Day gets to be the passive one saying he wants a second chance for himself. Himself, not them together. Once again, it felt like they were trying to make Day a saint, a faultless man, and Mhok be the scapegoat. Even after the events in the previous episode, the show could have acknowledged that the fault laid with both of them.
* I was super pissed with Mhok thanking Day for the breakup, fyi.

As an aside, I never saw Mhok doing things or helping Day as a sign of pity, moreso a reflection of his love. We do love to do things for the ones we care for, don't we?

MISC
There were plotlines or ideas which I was expecting the show to dive in, that got completely abandoned and never explored. Mhok's violent past, his fighting..I was expecting it to come more into play at one point or another. The sister storyline and how it affected Mhok seemed like a missed opportunity.

All in all, you might have a different interpretation of the ending than I, in which case I'd find it hard to believe you wouldn't rate this show higher than I did, because overall it was beautiful. Definitely recommend it.

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Finding light in unexpected places

It would be wrong to assume that "Last Twilight" is just a typical BL series. It weaves an intricate tapestry of love, emotions, disability, dependency, tragedy and acceptance. It is not a story of the two main characters but a journey that mutliple characters undertake in this 12 episodes.

The main plot revolves around Day, an athlete who is slowly losing his vision. Frustrated by his disability and fear of being pitied by people around him, he loses all motivation to leave his room. Mhok is a mechanic who is down on his luck. Incarceration and loss of his sister teaches him to turn over a new leaf and he decides to be Day's guide.

The brilliance of the series lies in its nuanced portrayal of Day's journey. We witness his initial denial and frustration, the fear of becoming a burden, and the struggle to redefine his identity in the face of his disability. Sea's performance is nothing short of masterful, capturing Day's vulnerability and strength with raw emotion. Every trembling touch, hesitant step, and averted gaze speaks volumes about his struggles. Mhok is the perfect counterpoint to Day's emotional turmoil. Jimmy brings an endearing roughness to the character, hiding a heart of gold beneath a tough exterior. His initial reluctance to care for Day gradually melts away, revealing a man yearning for connection and redemption. Their interactions are a slow burn, fueled by unspoken anxieties and a dependence on each other.

As I said, this is not a typical BL series. It also explores the relationship between Day and his brother Night, a stark contrast in personality yet unwavering in support. The wise guidance of Day's coach offer moments of warmth and hope. Day's mother is overbearing but understanding at the same time.

The series doesn't shy away from addressing the harsh realities of living with a disability. Day's growing dependence on Mhok is never romanticized. The frustration of everyday tasks, the fear of isolation, and the constant uncertainty about the future are portrayed well. It is in these moments that the show shines brightest, highlighting Day's unwavering spirit and his determination to carve a path despite his limitations. The use of touch, from Mhok's gentle hand guiding Day to Day's exploration of the world around him, becomes a sweet connection between them.

In conclusion, this is a beautifully crafted narrative with stunning cinematography, and unforgettable characters offering a refreshingly honest and nuanced portrayal of love, loss, and finding light in the face of difficulties. This is indeed a journey worth taking

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"You changed my life, Day."

This was a beautiful journey, from beginning to end. Emotionally charged, carefully crafted, and you can tell how everyone gave all their passion into this drama.

Like, can y'all believe these two did 'Vice Versa' just 2 years ago? GROWTH, darling. All they needed was a better script and a director who could truly grasp their full potential as both individual actors and together. Cracking chemistry that can move a viewer to tears easily. I truly believe they carried the show.

That being said, I do have a couple 🤏 reservations when it comes to the writing. Obviously the best written BL drama that came out of Thailand in 2023, but still, I can't pretend like the writing was flawless. Some character decisions fell a bit short of logic for me, and a little more focus on the supporting characters would've been nicer in the 2nd half. HOWEVER, that's just me being nitpicky and annoying lol this was awesome.

*BIG SPOILERS AHEAD*
As in usual style, the last two episodes were definitely a let-down compared to the rest of the drama. A bunch of illogical conflicts were thrown in to use up the time, like a stupid break-up that could've been easily resolved with a bit of communication and even a time skip. Besides that, I hated that sudden eye donation twist in the last 5 minutes. I thougt we would finally have a healing story about a blind character that shows hope in life despite of it all because it would've been so realistic. I really don't get why they had to shove that last part in 🤦‍♀️

Anyways, overall, it was still such a good watch. I'm pretty sure I won't forget about how it made me feel anytime soon.

I'll be out here... missing them 🤧

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That it's one of the best series, there's no question about it and that's where my rating comes from, I respect all those viewers who experienced it to the fullest (and that's what it's all about) and shed hectoliters of tears worldwide, because this series hit a large part of the world of BL viewers , but I'll take a few digs anyway, don't take me too seriously.
I had a lot of fun with the opposites in the first episode. The brawler and brawler, Mok, a stubborn debt-ridden slob, who has also been in prison, with a girlfriend and, as a contrast, Day, a stubborn adult child, perhaps spoiled by his mother and a little spoiled, and in the next episode, a very fast incomprehensible turn ... From a wolf, he became a lamb with a whip, from a greased up hetero mechanic to a patient nurse in love with a young man, and Day's character suddenly changed quite a bit as well. Here, I would have liked more time for mutual "learning", grinding the edges of the characters, instead of the fact that in the next episodes the time was increased with cotton wool such as walking, cooking, running and other more or less lengthening scenes, and the plot stood a lot except for the matter with August. then everything will return to the first plan, counting on the assumption that the audience will be wistfully talking about how poor Day is blind over the slow-moving plot ... and they would go crazy with tons of snotty tissues and tears in their eyes even if it was filmed Day going to the bathroom to poop and unable to find toilet paper.
On the other hand, the blindness was played very nicely and convincingly by Day, and kudos to the creators for a very tasteful and sensitive portrayal of a blind person, I mean it quite seriously and now again a little lightly - so nice that after the first eye surgery, the instrumentalist nurses apparently blew through his bandage hair dryer and hair straightener. But for a long time, I didn't believe Daya actually had feelings for Moka. Mok, that's a chapter in itself, it's cuteness in itself. I liked the character of Phojai (but also some other characters in the series), no hysterical and heart-wrenching scenes like how her partner "turned gay" and doesn't love her anymore. In ep.11, I was turned off by the predictable "artificial" breakup, instead of Day proving to his mom, who has to ask when he can fart, while he is a disabled but grown-up guy, how much he loves Mok and that he could leave with him despite his mother's ban and Mok, his love, would be able to take care of him even without his mother's money. And with Mok banging against the wall, that was a scene where I couldn't believe Mok and laughed out loud with rage at how they artificially lengthened it to make the last episode even sweeter. What bothered me the most about this series, which caught the attention of so many viewers, including me (!), was the incredibly fast transformation of Moka in the second and third episodes, the somewhat long-winded and sentimental slowness of the first plan, and above all the separation for a few years, I really hate that in Asian projects, and also that a relationship based on falling in love has to be worked on in order to grow into lasting love, and that requires an agreement, mutual respect, sanding the edges and not immediately insisting on a breakup (in that case, the one who insists on a breakup cannot to love the other to the bottom of the soul and to seek a compromise), that's why I can't give the story a ten.

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Be ready for a heartwarming and emotional journey

This drama is about the college student and ex-convict Mhok, who desperately needs a job and ends up becoming Day's caretaker. Day is also a college student and was a passionate badminton player before he became partially blind due to infectious keratitis. The two get off on the wrong foot, but soon build up a great deal of trust... and finally fall in love with each other. But Day continues to struggle with his failing eyesight and Mhok tries his best to support him. Can they overcome the challenges together?

I was really impressed by JimmySea's acting! They both portrayed the characters very authentically. I had tears in my eyes almost every episode, I was so moved by Day and Mhok's conversations, actions and emotions.

The two had their flaws, especially Day could come across as unlikable in many situations, but his sometimes negative behaviors were mostly understandable to me - considering his eye-trauma and the difficult relationship with his brother and his overprotective mother.

Mhok is my personal highlight of this drama. I just love him! He's so warm, caring, empathetic, funny and creative. Truely the best caretaker and boyfriend for Day.

Overall, I liked episodes 1 to 9 the most. For me it was a real masterpiece that made my heart beat faster, made me smile, laugh and cry. Sadly, episode 10 to 12 had some disappointments in store for me. In my opinion, the break-up was too sudden and too incomprehensible in its intensity. In particular I mean the complete standstill in their communication for several years. And I think they didn't pay enough attention to Mhok's personal trauma (the death of his sister).

I'm very happy for Day that he got his sight back in the end. However, this scene in the hospital had nearly no emotional impact for me and that makes me really sad. After the unnecessary time skip everything was too rushed and kind of bland.

Since I experienced a "high" in the first nine episodes like I haven't in a long time, the disappointment with the rushed, kind of bad plot and the often weird behavior and decisions of the characters in the last few episodes hit hard. I experienced a huge "low".

Nevertheless, this series has a place in my heart and I still think about many of the beautiful messages, the amazing and interesting side characters, and the sweet moments between Mhok and Day.

[finished watching on 26 January 2024]

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