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Bonkers ass setup
My favourite part of Pit Babe were the characters. I love pairings that subvert stereotypes, so I was absolutely in love with Charlie, the sunshine puppydog character being the top and Babe, the badass cool racer being a bottom, truly a highlight of the show for me. Pavel is also an excellent crier which the show certainly took advantage of.The side characters/pairings were also charming, none came across as especially annoying or bothersome, so it was fun to watch even when the focus shifted away from the main pair.
However, the plot unraveled a bit towards the end, and there were too many characters thrown in that kept running around which made the ending really messy. There was really no real reason, OR any true benefit to Charlie faking his death at the end, and he could have let the team know he was alive and well way earlier.
I don't really like A/B/O, but I would have loved if they truly committed to it on national TV but alas, I'll be campaigning for mpreg on S2 lol
I'll definitely come back to this show to rewatch everything before the fake death, the story up until that was really enjoyable!
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Not Captivating Enough For Me
First couple episodes i was really interested I've wanted a motorsport/car racing series when I first started watching BL's and to get some glances at it in like LITA and others was cool but like I wanted one that dived into the racing scene and from the pilot trailer i thought that is what we were getting. Then the first episode aired. I got some racing and didn’t look at anything else then everyone was like omg an omega verse story and i was ok I would watch and see where this goes. Fast forward through to episode 6 and everything was good. Then I completely got bored, the racing scenes and the fighting scenes were meh...and i got tired of the smechx real fast LOL. Wished they limited down the racing scenes some more so that they had more time to explain all the trafficking and the A/B/O stuff or just write it better.CharlieBabe - I can write an essay about how these two irritated me and I would be hated for it. These two did not have enough chemistry to try and keep me watching their scenes. Pavel did a amazing job, but Pooh acting reminds me of Dunk's in how they keep that one tone and be void of all emotions. Also, they annoyed me at the fact he was supposed to take over for Babe and was terrible at it. The miscommunication was the dumbest thing because like if you’re going to have them do this don’t have Babe forgive Charlie every single time and then have him forgave him instantly. Even in the final episode like wouldn't you be pissed if the person you cared about the most lied and faked their death where you had a grave and everything for him to see just show up as you were getting your ass kicked. That along with the mama papa thing that annoyed me.
AlanJeff – When Charlie and Babe weren't captivating enough these two were next on the chopping block, was confused the entire time because how did they go from oh don’t touch and talk to me to Alan showing up outside a random coffee shop with cards to apologize like they were in a Love Actually scene. I honestly can’t tell you anything that happened with these two. Nice scene in the final episode can’t remember anything else.
PeteWay - What could have been would but would never be. Arguably would have been the most powerful couple in the show but nah because Way redemption was death (would have been more impactful if all the spoilers didn’t exist). Like a person who can read minds and one who can controlled them POWERFUL duo. Also, Way was probably the most well written character, technically all the villains were well written, probably the only good thing the writers did.
NorthSonic - Listen they came and did their thing and I’m not mad at all. Wished they had more scenes, and they should have been together from the beginning. Also would not call them to rescue me at all.
KentaKim - A figment of all our imaginations. Also found it hilarious that Kim is the only professional driver in any of these teams as this guy came from Korea and had Charles Leclerc (Monegasque F1 driver) as his teammate which i found funny as hell. I love Charles but they could have gone for Alex Albon (Thai F1 driver). Also, Kim was locked up and hidden better than Jeff was, and this man had no special abilities at all.
WinnerDean -They would have been the most amazing villain teammates ever. All Winner wanted was to beat Babe, yet he had to settle for Charlie and Dean just wanted to drive for the team and he got shafted but guess who got to drive Charlie (LOL) my man just wanted to experience life as the lead driver till Babe recovered. He cut the brake line for the car, yet it flipped...be serious you can’t convince me that Jeff and Charlie didn't know that it was cut because something else would have had to happen for the car to flip ON GRASS. Yes, he touched the curb but still they have had to do something. Justice for Dean
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You either like it or you don’t.
I honestly didn’t think I’d be finishing this series anytime soon, but here we are. As someone who was new to Thai bl when I started watching this, I had very mixed opinions. I wasn’t very intrigued by the plot at the time and I had so many other bls on my watchlist that I just completely stopped watching this all together after about 4-5 episodes.I think it really depends on the person. The plot is a bit rough at first, but when I did eventually return to this series I became really invested into it. I did NOT expect to like this one, let alone binge the rest of the entire show within a couple of days. I must admit that I did not like this show at first cause I felt there wasn’t enough plot, but then the series picks up about midway through and gets good.
Does this have plot holes? Yes absolutely. But it’s super entertaining and keeps you on the edge of your seat nearer the end.
I won’t give anything away, but I actually cried like twice while watching this. No normal drama can make me cry! I can’t even remember the last time one did! I must give it to the amazing actors who did such a good job with portraying their characters and emotions. Like, this series isn’t even that sad, but the actors were just so emotional that I started getting emotional too lmao-
If you’re thinking about watching this I would go for it, but be warned because the first few episodes may be misleading since the series does get much more intense and interesting as it goes on. I know there are a lot of negative reviews on here, but I actually did really enjoy this in the end, despite the rocky start :)
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"Pit Babe the Series": A Captivating Journey Through Love and Betrayal, Led by a Brilliant Cast
Story :"Pit Babe the Series," is a whirlwind of emotions, complex characters, and tangled relationships that keeps me on the edge of my seats.
Acting/Cast :
Starting with the character of Babe, portrayed brilliantly by Pavel, this series takes you on a journey through the ups and downs of his life. Pavel's portrayal is nuanced, capturing Babe's savage yet charismatic persona perfectly. Despite his cold demeanor, Babe's depth and vulnerability are slowly unraveled, making him an irresistibly compelling character. Particularly noteworthy are the scenes where Babe is brought to tears, showcasing Pavel's exceptional acting skills. These moments are deeply moving, demonstrating a profound level of emotional depth that adds layers to Babe's character. Pavel truly excels in these instances, pulling the audience into Babe's world and making his struggles and pain palpably felt.
Charlie, played by Pooh, is the epitome of cuteness, combining innocence with a mysterious edge that leaves you questioning his motives. His interactions, particularly when wronged, tug at the heartstrings, showcasing Pooh's ability to balance charm and complexity with ease. The chemistry between Charlie and Babe is electric, their contrasting personalities clashing and melding in a dance of emotions that is both adorable and intense. Moreover, the fighting and naughty scenes between them are portrayed with a remarkable level of authenticity and intensity. These moments are well acted, adding a dynamic and exciting edge to their relationship. Pooh and Pavel skillfully navigate these scenes, maintaining a perfect balance between aggression and affection, which serves to deepen the complexity and appeal of their characters' connection.
The subplot involving the duo of Sailub and Pon as Alan and Jeff adds another layer of depth to the series. Their relationship, filled with subtle gestures and unspoken feelings, is beautifully portrayed, capturing the essence of their connection. The dynamic between these characters adds a rich layer of intrigue and emotion to the series, making every scene they share a highlight. The support leads, North and Sonic, add a delightful touch to the series, their friendship providing moments of levity and depth.
Overall :
However, the series is not without its flaws. The storyline involving Way, Pete, and the unresolved themes of human trafficking and the mysterious Alpha concept leaves the audience craving more clarity. The conclusion of the series feels somewhat rushed and unfinished, with certain plotlines dangling and character arcs left incomplete. The climax, in particular, seems jumbled and confusing, detracting from the overall impact of the narrative. The problem for me is that when a series gets off to a good start, I get greedy and my expectations grow, expecting a complete and satisfying conclusion. Alas, I didn't have that with this series. The initial promise and the build-up raised my hopes for a well-rounded finale, but the end left me wanting, highlighting the challenge of maintaining momentum and fulfilling my heightened expectations.
It's impossible not to commend the exceptional casting. This ensemble of young actors is not just visually stunning but also immensely talented, each bringing their unique flair to their roles. From the leads to the supporting cast, everyone involved has contributed to the series' magnetic allure. Their performances go beyond mere portrayal, embodying their characters with such conviction and depth that it elevates the entire viewing experience. This fantastic group of actors has indeed nailed their roles, making "Pit Babe the Series" a standout in the BL genre. Their collective presence on screen is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and it's clear that they share a chemistry that transcends their performances, hinting at a promising future for each of them in the industry.
In light of the remarkable talent displayed by the cast of "Pit Babe the Series," it's only fitting to extend heartfelt wishes for their future endeavors. The dedication, skill, and sheer presence these young actors have brought to the screen speak volumes of their potential for even greater achievements in their careers. As they move forward, may they find themselves embarking on a multitude of projects that challenge, inspire, and further showcase their versatile talents. The industry is indeed brighter with their contributions, and it's with eager anticipation that I look forward to witnessing the continued evolution of their craft. Good luck to the entire cast of "Pit Babe the Series" – here's to many more projects that allow them to shine even brighter.
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Will enjoy the twists if not for the spoilers
Must mention, the spoilers on this show ruined the experience for me . But had i not known the spoilers open every where on social media i would have definetly been mind blown by the twists this series had. Not one not 2 but many.Loved the new ans fresh pair babe amd charlie. Charlie is the cutest character i have ever seen any BL. Lie he topped the list of cuteness his silly smile really melted me and ofcourse Babe's hotness is worth mentioning.
What i found really unique about this series is how Babe was so weak for charlie and the storyline got really interesting at times by theintroduction of new plotline.
I felt like i entered expecting someone but later discovered this was something else. The NC scenes must mention were hot the couples stole the show and all the characters were bearable.
Few episodes kinda felt dragged out towards the end but overall it ia a good series and Pavels acting was outstanding throughout loved watching Charlie too. The other couple story line developed a little late but loved their plot too
This is defenitly a series i would re watch only for Babe and charlie's interactions the rest is completely skippable.
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it's an okay watch
to be honest I really like this dramas characters but I feel like all the characters were in the end made to be good. They rushed in the story a lot didn't explain anything clearly to be fair they didn't even talk about the alpha and enigma storyline and how and why the people who have the special senses have the senses .... there was a lot of chemistry between( I feel like ) all the characters...a lot ships could be made from the drama
I don't understand how they just suddenly get a happy ending like the characters the main characters got their happy ending but what happened to the children after the death of Tony is still unclear.. what happened to Kenta is unclear...
what was the reaction of the people from the outside world when the news was flash is not shown. like it would be a very big thing if someone as influential as Tony who as always been an Angel and "world most wanted husband" is proven to be an evil person who had so many bad things done to children's and had human trafficking and stuff like that going on behind the scenes like nothing was shown in the end
main characters romantic scenes and cute scenes for shown which I did like but I would want a little more knowledge about what happened afterwards.....
I do understand the that the characters just went back to their normal life and Kim got into the x hunter side and they continued there racing life but I would have like to know little bit more context about the stuff that was introduced into the story and I would have always liked the ending to have more explanation of what happened to the people and kids after the death of Tony
there are lot of plotholes in the story and at times the conflicts were very repetitive I am not talking about the reason but I'm talking about the way it the conflicts ressolved was always the same way
and bro what I hated ... I hated was the way they treated death ... at first Charlie dies even though fake death like the only one who was sad was babe babe only everyone was sad when they went to the graveyard and stuff but that's the only time they were sad that I think I was more sad than them because I was sad throughout the whole episode and they were sad for a few minutes and done I understand that babes don't only one who will be depressed because the person he loved died but everyone else also like Charlie so why were they as sad as babe or at least half as sad as babe I don't understand but then comes the real death of way not fake REAL death bruh I was so shocked so sad I thought maybe is not dead you know I don't understand how but again they was sad I'm not saying they were in sad they were sad only when they were putting flowers on the graveyard ... Babe and surely were walking out of the graveyard and they were talking about some random shit about eating food of Something like that bro your best friend of 10 years died and that's your reaction that's how sad you are uff
the fake death scene I know that they did it for a reason but what was the reason bro like you really thought that a fake death would make everything better it doesn't make sense and in the end how they was like very forgiving of Charlie for doing a fake death scene and not telling anyone about it like wth he just accepted him that second he saw Charlie no questions asked done ( I know that babe asked why did you do it and stuff but still)
this is something I am still mad about but Jeff can see the future and j knew that WAY would die but he kept quite about it like really
EVERYONE HAD A HAPPY ENDING BUT WAY and that makes me very sad
I did love Alan and jeff
pit and babe
the acting of the actors in this drama was phenomenal I love it....
I just hope that the actors could get a better story in which everything is explained and even if the episodes are bit longer it would be okay but the context should be given like I still don't understand what they really meant by Alpha and enigma I had to research about it after I finished the drama to understand it so yeah
I hope they improve their writing but I really would be okay with recommending this drama
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amazing production value and acting but the script makes no sense
i feel like my title is pretty self explanatory. the acting and overall production of this show is amazing which honestly speaking isn't something you commonly see with bl's to this extent. i think kinnporsche really was produced on another level which in turn made a lot of bls step up their production as well seeing the success it got, and it seems to be working. it's quite a slow show in my opinion so it can be hard to get fully hooked into right away but it eventually happens. i think the middle episodes is where my frustrations really came to be. the villains make no sense which then makes you realize the plot as a whole makes no sense. it just felt a bit repetitive and redundant for me personally and by the end i was fully watching in x2. i actually don't think this show is too sexual and i was pretty fine with the amount it did have, i just have concerns with season 2 bringing tony back.Was this review helpful to you?
SPEEDY CARS AND STEAMY SCENES
I’m not really into sports, especially racing, but I saw some good reviews about this series on YouTube so I thought, why not give it a try? Honestly, it was a bit boring at first, the opening scene was all about racing and I almost tuned out. But wow, I did not expect it to get so exciting a few episodes in. Every time there’s a race, my heart’s racing too literally haha.And it’s not just about racing either. There are a lot of steamy scenes that definitely keep things interesting. When Babe and Charlie first showed up, I wasn’t really feeling it. Charlie seemed a little shady and there was no spark for me. But as the story went on, their chemistry totally grew on me.
As for Babe and Way’s storyline... man, I feel bad for Way. Like, it’s been 10 years and he still hasn’t confessed? That part felt kinda unrealistic, but hey, it made the drama more intense.
Overall, I ended up really enjoying the series. It surprised me in the best way.
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A series that lacks finesse
It starts with stories about rally cars. There are big cars, espionage and mysteries. In short, it gets off to a pretty good start.But all of a sudden, this omegaverse story takes over. First of all, not everyone is familiar with it. Some explanation would have been appreciated. The problem is that the story becomes chaotic: there's a permanent lack of coherence, the dialogue is poor and our car races come and go without us really understanding how. Theoretically, there are a lot of theatrical coups, but they're so predictable that they're not. The last episode is absolutely grotesque.
The acting gets worse and worse as the series scatters off in all directions.
The innumerable sex scenes and permanent good morals are not enough to save this series.
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This story is a mess, but well acted.
There are definitely spoilers below.These are my initial thoughts immediately after watching. I really wanted to like this, and by all rights I should have. The car and racing theme along with BL is right up my alley and an area of life I am familiar with. However for me it was one of those series you watch jut to finish, rather than keeping my undivided interest. It wasn't great, nor terrible, but something in-between. Normally if I like something, I can finish a series like this in 3-4 days. This series dragged on for a couple weeks, and I was even home sick for a couple of those days.
This story is a mess of themes, none of which seem to be explored in very much depth, nor are some of them explained how or why. There is BL, supernatural powers, action, child trafficking, racing, mystery, sex encounters, and more. The supernatural powers bit is quite odd, they only use or mention them a couple times throughout the series, but apparently those powers make Babe a winning racer? And Tony the child trafficker somehow finds and sells these special children somehow? And Tony never is suspected of selling all these adopted children? There isn't a child welfare system in Thailand to know where these kids are? Then there was some mention of experimental drugs or something helping these powers?
The actors were great, they brought this 3.0 story up to something watchable. This was the first major production for some of these actors, and you really couldn't tell. They must have had some good coaching and lots of practice, besides being good actors. I hope to see them in future series.
The characters, in my opinion, were all very one-dimensional or maybe said another way they didn't have much depth. Either way, some of the characters were just there more so then they added to the storyline. North and Sonic were a good example of this, they were apparently amateur racers, but they never raced even once. Dean was sort of the same, there but didn't add much to the story. His character could have been eliminated and the plot point done a different way.
There were weird things like Alan supposedly being so much older than Jeff, when they are only two years apart in real life. The "kid" and "uncle" thing was a bit cringe. You could tell that they were both about the same age. And how about Way having supernatural powers and nobody including his only and close friend Babe knew that fact for years upon years? Add that to the pile of odd things in this series. Also, I know this is BL series, but never in my life have I seen so many gay guys and gay couples in car racing and especially not on one team. Not trying to come across as bigoted here, quite the opposite, I am gay myself. I am not saying it couldn't happen, but it sure isn't realistic from my life experiences. Of course if that idea was deleted then we wouldn't have a BL series like this.
I am not sure what would have helped this series, but maybe cutting it down a couple characters would be a good start. Maybe shorten it by a couple episodes. There are so many series that need the extra time, but this feels like it drags. I think they also need to focus on a couple of main themes instead of throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks.
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this is such a hot mess i fucking loved it
after i finished watching this show my mom sat me down and told me that i, too, was adopted from tonyhonestly this is not a show i'm proud of liking but it was so FUNNY. the actors did a great job with what they were given, and i just loved all the drama. i won't recommend it because i cannot have that on my conscience, but i could see myself rewatching this to have a little giggle
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too much going on?
It is a great show with a different plot compared to other popular BL's but sometimes it can be hard to reconcile what's going on, and it's probably because theres so much side characters and they are all complicated characters. Of course the show has some absurd things and events but it doesn't stand out very much, so it is bearable.I am very excited about season 2 because The second season will dive deeper into the side couples stories! can't wait.
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