Khemjira Episode 3

From "no BL" to "fake BL"?

This show seems to be going from bad to worse. Started watching it hoping to see a BL, and - so far (after 3 episodes) - I see it's almost entirely a mystery/horror show. Nothing against it, but it's not what I wanted to watch nor what was advertised. Furthermore, we got strong hints (more than hints actually) that the supposed main couple (Peem and Khem) won't be based on present day same-sex attraction - it'll be some sort of continuation of an opposite-sex relationship from the past, which was interrupted by WWII, with both partners reincarnated as males. This sounds like stuff from shows produced 5-10 years ago, when it was standard practice to deny the characters are gay (remember lines like "I'm not into men, it's just you"?); they were always straight, falling for their childhood friends with whom they had a strong emotional bond etc. etc. Everything but gay. Reincarnated from female to male, but still in love with the same person as in previous life - sounds exactly the same. As for the supporting/side couple: by ep. 3 they started talking to each other - that's all; at this rate they'll become a thing in the last scene of the last episode. Also: tonaly this show became a mess. Ep. 1 was mostly consistent in this regard, being rather dark, even somber, sad and scary. Ep. 2 started to change that, adding more lighthearted elements; by ep. 3 we have serious and scary next to goofy and silly. Like I said: a mess.

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A Masterpiece of Detail and Storytelling

Yet another great episode! The flashback to the 1940s was beautifully executed and really stood out to me. The attention to detail was incredible, from the old TV and heritage house to the vintage cars, clothing styles, and even the haircuts, everything felt authentic and immersive. You can tell the production team put a lot of effort and research into capturing the atmosphere of that era, which made the scenes even more powerful and memorable. What impressed me even more is that the episode was over an hour long, yet I never once felt bored as the pacing, acting, and storytelling kept me engaged the entire time. It’s rare to see this level of care in a BL and that’s what makes this series shine. For me, this is one of the best Thai BLs of the year and I’m genuinely excited to see where the story goes next. I already can’t wait for the next episode!

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