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A Little Preachy, Obvious Activist Piece
I'm from a country that allows assisted suicide in certain places, which I think is more "dignified" (using term from the series) as the patient administers the drugs autonomously. This gives the patient more "power of the body" and leaves it in the hands of the patient. So I do have bias is how I interpreted this series.I thought the story was more of an activist statement at the expense of great storytelling. I think that the story is microcosm of Dr. Kan and it could have had analysis. With his focus being on end of life termination, he loses focus on being a healer and instead becomes a grim reaper, for the cause, and for his ego. He would not terminate so many people if his ego was not in play. From the professor to his last patient, you can see his feelings expressed in his eyes. That was due to the fantastic acting of Tor. The Captain's story got 5 minutes at most over all of the episodes. I would have like to have seen more of his story.
I understand that euthanasia is illegal in the country where the story takes place, but the doctor's story should be that his passion is end of life, not in the practice of medicone. Had he cared about keeping people healthy and healing illnesses, he would not have removed a doctor from a rural community which will take months to replace him. This is why the story is partly about Dr. Kan's ego and the role he plays as the grim reaper. Many physicians will play an advisory role in places where this is illegal instead of an active role because having a doctor as an advocate is more powerful. So while we viewers can glom on to Kan being a hero, the community, which looks to be mostly poor, is now missing a doctor. Anybody who has studied rural healthcare will understand that problem. But sometimes our activism is the most important thing to us as humans. As a disgraced doctor, Kan will not be able to advocate for legislation because he is technically a murderer. I loved that part of the story, that even hero archetypes like Dr. Kan can be a fragile human.
The series had more romantic scenes between supporting cast than the main characters. The love story between the main characters is almost non-existent. Just a lot of talk, very little intimacy or affection. The Captain wasn't even needed as a love interest. He could have been just another dude in the community. Also, huge plot hole is that morphine, fentanyl or whatever Dr. Kan is using to send them off is also tightly controlled. With 20+ deaths, I'm thinking that someone should have noticed the missing drugs. Maybe the Dr. Duangnet would have noticed, since she notices everything else, except that. The acting was vey good, and I liked the music. I probably will not rewatch, but I think that people who are heavily invested in euthanasia as a topic will rewatch.
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Values versus reality
This was a very well written series. It had a complex developed plot for only eight episodes. The series presented the dilemma of a palliative care healthcarer.On the one hand you have the sanctity of life and on the other hand you have the compassion toward continued unnecessary pain in a terminal patient. This is probably one of the few BL series that dares to address a controversial societal issue.
The sexual tension and attraction of the two male leads was palpable. Unfortunately the relationship between the two men was doomed from the beginning. Both the palliative care doctor and the policeman had unwavering convictions related to their respective professions. I will definitely watch this again because the quality of this series was excellent.
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SPARED ME THEIR MERCY
The Drama is all about Mercy Killing whether it Ethical or not, if we will be studying the story or what this drama is all about, this will be a huge discussion that not some opinion could be enough to make it convincingly right or wrong as everyone have a different opinions--same has gone with the leads of this Drama, The Doctor who performs mercy Killing and the Police who stands at the law.It is too cruel that of all the worlds unfairness they would fall in love and both of their perceptions have to compromised as The Police's Mother happens to be one of the the Doctor's patient and have them mercy killed.( Mercy Killing is not the exact word used in this drama but this is more understandable to me so I used it )
as chaos up rise due to multiple mysterious killing The police at the end was able to stand on his values even when he has to put to Jail the person he became fond unto .. The Doctor.
Great Actors have come together inside this drama everyone was excellent on their representation of their characters , facial expressions and perfect dialogues made this drama excellent. This has broken the BL stereotype that we usually know that made it extra special and moving as you try to go through with it
There was no much romance on this drama but it was perfect with, the ending seems to be not complete but the way it ended was perfect that made us conclude on ourselves what happens next after the last scene
It was perfect , it was exceptional . I really do hope people out there will do more BL like this definitely a recommendable one
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Spare Me Your Mercy – A Breathtaking BL
Spare Me Your Mercy is undoubtedly one of the most impactful and gripping BLs in recent times. The series stands out for its surprising script, which blends psychological suspense with an emotionally charged narrative, keeping the viewer constantly on edge.From the very first episode, we are immersed in a mysterious atmosphere. The story plays with the audience's perception, presenting fragmented information and leading us to believe certain versions of events, only to later reveal them as false. This game of truth and deception is brilliantly executed, holding our attention and fueling our curiosity until the very end.
The relationship between the main couple is a true slow burn. Although there are few physical displays of affection (skinship), this never hinders the development of their bond. On the contrary: the emotional depth, the glances, conversations, and silences say more than a thousand kisses. It’s rare to find a BL that portrays emotions with such subtlety and intensity.
The atmosphere of the series also deserves praise. The settings, cinematography, and soundtrack all contribute to a dense, immersive vibe that enhances both the suspense and emotional weight of the story. The characters are complex and well-developed, each with their own layers and motivations, making viewers eager to uncover more about their pasts and secrets.
The acting is another strong point. The cast delivers convincing and heartfelt performances, further elevating the quality of the production. And the ending — oh, the ending! Surprising and powerful, it brings to mind the finale of HIStory: Trapped, leaving a deep and unforgettable impression.
In short, Spare Me Your Mercy is an unmissable BL. With a smart plot, compelling characters, and thoughtful direction, it delivers a unique and intense experience. Without a doubt, one of the best BLs ever made.
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Another masterpiece to make you fall in love with P'Sammon's writing
The story asks an important and really controversial question, next to "To be or not to be?"; which is- is it okay to perform Euthanasia?Just as the name of the original story goes, and the name of series is in line with the meaning of the story.
The story really keeps you on edge, making you guess who the suspect might be, and yet still, it makes your mind boggle as yet new hint points keep coming up- right when you feel like maybe you got the point.
P'Tor as well as P'JJ have really done amazing job. I really the acting when the actors speak with their eyes- it shows how great an actor they are.
As you go on with each episode, you keep on suspecting one character, yet you really don't want to do that. And till the end, I was not convinced with the overall idea of Euthanasia, but the last episode made me change my mind again. Whether anyone should get it done, and whether anyone should do it, rather has any right to do it- is the question that stays till the end, and they have been beautifully answered by the characters and their decisions in the end. Yes, that's what the end means.
It will not give you a conclusion, but will set you free to make your own opinion.
Yet another story that makes me a lifetime fan of P'Sammon's writing ❤️
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A true cinematic masterpiece; watch it, trust me
This series is so beyond the typical mystery BL that it almost feels unfair to put it in that category. The plotline is interesting and the romance is very heartfelt. The internal struggles of the characters is incredibly well done and though it seems predictable at first, there are many unexpected twists.The mystery genre as a whole can be very hit or miss, plot twists are often so unexpected that they don't make sense with the story or characters, but Spare Me Your Mercy does it right. It subverts your expectations without breaking the flow of the story.
The cinematography is fantastic and adds to the eerie feeling, as does the music. Though I will say, there are some scenes where the music score is unnecessarily dramatic, but I guess it adds to the 'something bad could happen at any moment' vibe.
And the ending is truly one of the best endings I've ever seen. The show stays authentic to the characters and story until the very end. Every loose end gets wrapped up and I was left feeling completely satisfied.
There are a couple "oh my god, why would you do that?!"/"that's so stupid" moments but it wasn't enough to affect the viewing experience (at least for me). Also I know some of the medical practices aren't 100% accurate but it's probably close enough as long as you aren't using this drama to study for med school exams.
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Dignity of self determination vs the Law
A very competently made thriller with an interesting topic and romance that builds as the mystery unravels with great experienced acting, chemistry, and production all around. It was fascinating how at the beginning of the series Dr. Kan was a bit ambiguous as to what his intentions are, very well played by the actor, then through Kan the audience learns about euthanasia and what that means as a consenting act that enables people to end their pain in a dignified way as the very last resort. The show makes sure to show how exactly it differs from murder. His love interest Captain Thiu has a very black and white view of the law, which is very ironic being a gay man without a more nuanced view that just because something is against the law, doesn't mean it's necessarily wrong, and it could be something that law needs to be changed for.Kan's ultimate weakness was that he goes above and beyond for his patients, leaving evidence that could be traced back to him around despite his mentor's advice to be careful. The featured queer relationships all end in tragedy with lesbian couple that the doctor met with the terminally ill partner making a do not resuscitate order, but her fiancé keeps destroying them, refusing to let her dying partner make that decision for herself. The partner ultimately getting murdered by pharmacist Boss who also killed his his sugar daddy lover Dr. Som who wanted to expose Kan with Boss delusionally thinks he's helping Kan.
After finally kissing and implied consummating their relationship, Kan was tracked and followed by Thiu to the conversation he has with the coroner that turns out to be his mentor's estranged daughter leaves his fate up to Thiu who chooses to hug and arrest Kan while also professing his love to him for the first time. Kan can only cry in silence. Merry Christmas to the viewers who watched the finally on 12/25/24. This is a very competently done thought provoking drama. The ending leaves room for a continuation, but can also be left finalized as a doomed romance and starter for the conversation for euthanasia, the right to determine with dignity and standardized painless procedures on how to end one's journey on earth.
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An interesting point of view on the topic of death
Let me start by saying the actors were amazing and their chemistry and their showing of emotion of how they see the world of death and law and justice. In the end stories about morals and ethics in which do you feel is right as opposed to both have a strong point of view. I do feel by the end of the film I was not a big fan as I don't agree with the ending as it felt like it went one direction more than showing inequality between both. The starline was really good they casted a great job but in the end I feel like they execution was still lacking for me just the end didn't work the way I was hoping it would and I guess that's how they wanted it to be it was to have a point of view on one's own morals and viewpoints on death. And I say this as a nurse of course I can be a bit biased and agreeing with the doctor and his point of view.Was this review helpful to you?
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Disappointed end!!
I didn't like, how selfish the humans can be, only the persons who are suffering those situations can decide what can happen with their life, my thought about Tew decision was base in trying to clean his conscience of not being with his mom at her last moments, he had thw chance at least to visit but he dont even do that, it doesn't matter how focus you are in your career if you really care you can always make a little time to see your family.Was this review helpful to you?
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Morality vs Love
Came here for the plot and philosophy of euthanasia and got a nice dose of complicated romance. It was doomed yaoi from the start but I HAD HOPE! It was 0.5% but it was something! Tew’s inherent nature to doubt people and also his implied demisexuality slowed the pace of romance, but it came together for a big bang (figuratively and physically lmao) of their bittersweet ending. Kan was the centre of the show, he really pulls you in and I wasn’t bored for a second.I think the story does a well balanced depiction of euthanasia and has characters for and against it. My only drawback would be exploring a case of a patient not being fully cognisant of authorising consent (it was almost there but not exactly what I’m talking about). It also showed how doctors/nurses can misuse/wrongly perform euthanasia without giving patients consent, dignity or peace :( but also had a fair share of lovely but sad cases where euthanasia was a god-sent for the critically ill. The last euthanising scene of Tew’s mom had me tearing up, just packed with emotions and GOD that last scene broke me. What a finale!
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Just watch, you will never regret it
I don't want to write too much. Just this series should be watched and seen. It's great in every way.The acting, plot, ost and most importantly the chemistry of the couple was great.
When I saw the teaser, it caught my attention and it was worth watching. There aren't many series with different subjects in Thai dramas, but 'Spare Me Your Mercy' is one of the best in this category. If you've watched 'Manner of Death', you'll like this one too.
I hope there will be a second season or we can see this couple again in another production.
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Guessing who the perpetrator is is fun, especially (like in Manner of Death) everyone is suspicious. Then the dynamics between Tew and Kan are really good. It's really obvious that Tew doesn't trust Kan 100% until the end and I like that. Then the ending is SO GOOD.
Why not 10/10? Because I still feel like there's something odd, like, none of the houses in this series are locked or something, how come everyone can enter freely, hahaha, and several other things that make me frown, but okay, it's still very good.
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