Ossan's Love Thailand

Hit or miss? This series missed for me.

I've already watched 10 out of the 12 episodes, and honestly, it's not that bad, but it's not good either.

.ᐟ Liked
- EarthMix
- Cameos
- Boss finally loving himself
- Mr. Saturnworld (so cute!)
- Heng and Mo outing their relationship to comfort the idol couple.

.ᐟ Disliked
- Some of the comedy just doesn't hit for me, most of it comes out unfunny/cringe.
- Earth looks older in the flashback?
- So many things happening.
- Had too much focus on other love interests in the starting episodes.
- Boss was already rejected yet still kept going, same goes to Ten.
- There are some scenes/characters that are a bit unnecessary. (E.g. The Daughter; what did she even add to the plot aside from the motivation she gives her father?)

I'm quite sad because this series started out well, but after episode 2/3 things just went downhill for me. It felt like there were a lot of random filler scenes just so they could stretch out the series to 12 episodes when in fact all of that, without all the other unnecessary scenes, would be enough to fit 8. I'm still going to finish the series, but unfortunately, I think this is one of the first EM series that just missed.

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This could have been so much better

I haven’t watched the original Japanese show nor would I compare “Ossan’s Love Thailand” to it if I had – the Thai version/adaptation is an independent work and needs to be judged as such. The show had a big potential, but only some of it was actually used.

The script isn’t terrible, I actually liked how it managed to navigate the main plot through a total of 12 episodes – even if it wasn’t smooth sailing all the way. I do, however, have several issues with it. First of all – why does anyone love Heng? He’s an unlikable character – dumb and clumsy, for a big part of the show also quite selfish, at the same time unable to say “no”. And when I say “dumb”, I don’t mean it as “dumb but cute” – I mean dumb in an obnoxious way. So many flaws in one person and no redeeming qualities; why would anyone fall for this guy remains a mystery to me. Mo is a far better character, but I did not understand his hesitation and self-doubt, him stepping back instead of going forward. Other script-related issues include: break-up of Heng and Mo (break-ups generally solve no problems and BL’s use them to generate drama – here the purpose of the break-up eludes me), time jump in ep. 11 (barely noticeable, which was strange on itself, but nevertheless pointless like almost all time jumps in GMMTV’s BLs) and Heng’s loss of memory in ep. 12.

Tonally the show was all over the place, which I did not appreciate. I liked it when the show was crazy, exaggerated, over the top, even absurd, when it did unexpected things – and contrasted it with some characters (usually Mo) getting thrown into that whirlwind. Heng’s and Mo’s “last date” and engagement in ep. 12 – with performance of the show’s title song, dancing and everything else was colorful, surreal and immensely enjoyable; if the show kept this tone consistently, it would be much better. Instead the writers decided to also include toned-down, more traditional BL elements – which made the show less satisfying to watch.

As for the performances, both Krit and Mix were great. Krit did a lot to make Kongdech human, likeable and relatable, showcasing proper acting rarely seen in BLs. Mix gave a solid performance, doing what I like a lot: elevating an underwritten character. The very few intense interactions of Kongdech and Mo, them arguing over Heng, were delightful. Earth’s performance was a mixed bag: I disliked it’s comedic, goofy side (which, unfortunately, made up a majority of Heng’s character), but every time Heng got serious or sad, Earth was doing a good job. Heng’s and Mo’s break-up scene, while unnecessary, gave Earth a rare opportunity to outperform Mix – a seldom feat indeed.

“Ossan’s Love Thailand” is not the strongest entry on the EarthMix list of accomplishments – inferior to both ATOTS and “Moonlight Chicken”. Still, it’s worth watching.

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Straight up slapstick comedy…not for everyone but I loved every minute if it.

I know I’m late to this, but my goodness… this has got to be the funniest Thai BL I’ve watched to date. And I’ve been an avid watcher for more than a decade.

I don’t think I’ve ever laughed as much as I did watching this. It was so refreshing seeing both actors play a role that’s so different to their usual stuff. Especially Earth.

That said, I really didn’t get what Mo meant when he said he’s used to getting the “dirty look” and didn’t want Heng to get the same. My only guess is that it’s a cultural thing I don’t fully understand.

Overall, I really liked how they wrapped everything up, but I’ll always side-eye the Boss. I just don’t understand how many hints he needed to get that Heng was never into him.

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Love, love with all your heart. There is no age to stop loving.

This series is a wonderful take on the premise of ossan's love. Without changing most of the major things, they actually improved on some of the shortcomings of the original work.
This main tone of this series is comedy, so if you can't appreciate how some things seem comical in an out-of-proportion sense, maybe you will not appreciate how amazing this series is.
Let me tell you, although Heng starts off as a character that has you questioning why anyone would like him, he does improve overtime.
My fav character has to be the boss, like he is such a devote character but also so mature. His idea of devotion is not limited to being possessive, he actually understands it beyond mere words and actions even. Most importantly, he isn't some perfect person, he has his moments of weakness and flaws, but in the end he still does i tall. For thristy fans, this man is def daddy material. But just because he is my fav doesn't mean I dont like other characters, I love most of the characters in this series, and those I don't love are characters I like but not as strongly.
I didn't expect Earth to pull of this particular character as well as he did. And Mix was the perfect pick for Mo.

For those of you who don't know, Ossan's love is not a single release japanese series. There are two versions of it. The first version could be considered a prototype which received much love so they made a more complete version of it, and this complete version even got a 2nd season. But there were several aspects of that show which didn't help it. Compared to that, I appreciate this thai version more. A major change is that they gave the boss a daughter instead of a wife he has stopped loving. And not just that he had a daughter but he has a good relationship with her which is developed beautifully throughout the series. The fact that his wife has passed away, and he no longer has a lover, also explains better why he was affected by Heng's kindness and consideration despite the fact that Heng is such a mess. All in all, I loved the boss and his daughter greatly in this version

Next Chicha's character was also properly depicted in this version compared to the japanese one (maybe its just how exaggerated her acting direction was in that one that i disliked her) In this one you actually understand her and feel for her, instead of thinking damn she is so annoying.

Most of all, I loved the dynamic of Heng and Mo in this series. The gradual growth of their relationship and especially Heng's realizations about his feelings for Mo.

BRO I DID NOT EXPECT OU-NOI, I SWEAR. it was amazing and made me snort so hard i almost got noodles down the wrong tract.
ALSO DONT LET ME BE THE ONLY ONE WHO WANTED TEN X BOSS LIKE BROOOO.

I will say the last 3 episodes have a lot of plot and kdrama level of drama situations that was stuffed into a short part of the series, I wish they had done this plot in a separate season, but they kinda pushed it into one. BUT THEY ARE STILL SOME OF THE FUNNIEST EPISODES OKAY. And the show ends well!

All in all after watching 1000 series about some 20+ year olds acting like highschoolers and fresh highschool graduates acting like CEOs, this series is a breath of fresh air. And believe it or not, most of us know many Heng's irl or are just like Heng ourselves in some ways.

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Pésima adaptación

Una pésima adaptación lo único que puedo rescatar es el actor que hace del jefe,que fue el único personaje al que le respetaron la personalidad,no llega a ser tan intenso como el original japonés pero mantiene la esencia
Earth,como Hen sobreactuado de principio a fin ,para nada creíble,y su personaje convertido en un total inútil
Mix como Mo (suspiró)lo que hicieron con su personaje es lo peor, lo convirtieron es un estupido que vivía huyendo,hasta el final no hizo absolutamente nada más que huir
Y el resto del cast brillaba por su ausencia,salvo por algunas miserables escenas que les daban cuando se acordaban que existían,pero ninguno de ellos eran graciosos,ni tenía alguna escena o momento memorable,Ten por ejemplo me pareció un poco desagradable,Chicha la amiga de Heng,otro personaje irrelevante que no le dieron ni un segundo de protagonismo,cuando en la original si tiene su momento donde le confiesa a haruta sus sentimientos,pero acá decidieron borrar todo eso,y dejarla como otro personaje decorativo y ni hablar del personaje de Meow que de la nada se casa,dándonos el momento del canto que nunca debe faltar en un Bl tailandés
Pero lo peor de todo es ese personaje que se inventaron, la hija del jefe,un personaje totalmente estupido,que no aportó absolutamente nada interesante,al contrario era insoportable cada vez que aparecía,que por suerte no fue tanto porque como dije todos lo personajes eran irrelevantes,lo único que importaba era ver a heng y mo en alguna escena romántica
Como dije pésima adaptación en mi opinión,con mucho relleno estupido y sin sentido para poder llenar 12 capítulos

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O Exagero do Cômico

Esta é uma série bastante surreal, repleta de situações absurdas, personagens exageradamente caricatos e um humor peculiar que vai te conquistar ou te repelir. Para mim, alguns episódios se tornaram cansativos, e essa sensação não se deve ao talento dos atores, mas sim ao estilo de humor apresentado. Todo exagero, em algum momento, pode se tornar maçante. Reconheço que a série foi adaptada da versão japonesa e, sendo honesto, assisti a este BL principalmente por causa dos atores Earth Pirapat, conhecido como "Heng", e Mix Sahaphap, que interpreta "Momo". Já sigo o trabalho deles há um tempo e sei o quanto são talentosos, mas, convenhamos, esses papéis não pareciam ser para eles. De certa forma, foi interessante ver uma abordagem tão diferente de um bl, mesmo que a trama em si não seja nada de extraordinário.

Eu comecei a assistir a esta série BL em virtude do trabalho de EarthMix, que foi a única razão pela qual mantive meu interesse até o presente momento.

Sinto-me legitimamente frustrado com Heng e seu comportamento infantil. Sob as perspectivas da dramaturgia e da realidade, é inconcebível que uma pessoa apresente tais ações sem que haja alguma questão psicológica subjacente, a qual não foi abordada pelo roteirista. Observei também a dificuldade de Boss em compreender referências simples (ou, melhor dizendo, múltiplas), assim como a impressionante falta de autoestima de Mo. Desejava realmente apreciar essa obra, mas não consigo identificar muitas qualidades redentoras em nenhum dos personagens.

Eu sabia que a narrativa poderia ser exagerada, mas o nível de exagero se torna tão excessivo que os momentos significativos acabam por se perder no contexto. Entretanto, é importante ressaltar que Earth desempenhou um trabalho excepcional como Heng em termos de atuação.

Por fim, peço desculpas sinceras caso a expressão da minha opinião desagrade a alguém que admire a série. Para aqueles que optarão por continuar acompanhando, espero que ao menos sejam agraciados com um desfecho satisfatório.

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