Dead Friend Forever - DFF (2023)

10/10 Literally, the best with one of the most gripping stories of all time in BL genre.

If you haven't watched this, you have watched nothing.
Great storyline. What characters, what a magnificent script, what twists and turns and what a acting! It was truly art.
10/10 TOP.
I can't write a lot about it because I don't want to spoil anything but in the first episode itself, we are shown the best and worst sides and a gripping tale of unending suspenseful events.
Honestly, I had only seen Be On Cloud's KinnPorsche before this and I liked it but Dead Friends Forever just takes the whole damn cake. I am now deeply interested in BoC and will watch their other BL series too. It's dark, good NC scenes, truly marvelous storyline and it just keeps getting better.
The line between good and bad is so blurred that it all becomes blood red and crimson paints itself all over the walls of your mind.
Staggering piece of work.

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Great potential and fairly decent execution, yet suffering from unnecessary complexity.

Let me elaborate.

Acting Performances:

The majority of the cast consisted of newcomers. All of them, old and new faces, did great! Ta, Mio and Us particularly stood out but it was Barcode who truly stole the show. He was a cutie in KinnPorsche. However, here he was as complex as a character could be and he performed it perfectly.

Storytelling:

The beginning:
The few episodes after the first one were hella boring and confusing. There was a missing part that wasn't hinted adequately to the viewer. While somewhat passable, this highlights the need for better-written hints and suspense in future mystery projects to enhance the stories.

The middle:
You’ll find the most interesting events of the series here. The moment Non came to the screen, the narrative underwent a significant evolution. I couldn’t help myself but to root for Non’s character, even when he was doing things that I’m usually very against. There was a decision of his I wouldn’t understand if I missed WHY he would do it. I feel clarifying the reason behind this decision could have enhanced the understanding of character motivations and justified Phee's future actions more effectively.

The ending:
While the last few episodes were interesting, the shock value could have been dialed back. Certain elements felt unnecessary and overly complicated, leaving loose ends and unanswered questions. The final episode felt rushed, and boy, I would have loved an alternative to it.

Chemistry between Characters:

Plenty. At one point I didn’t know who I was supposed to ship with whom, because every pairing had quite the tension between them. There were some really good spicy scenes too. Unfortunately, almost none of them were plot driven, but were there for... Well... You know.

Overall Impressions:

Despite its flaws, this series clearly aimed for a level of effort and quality often lacking in Thai BLs. The dedication of the actors, screenwriters, directors, and crew is evident throughout. This seems to be the beginning of a new era for Thai BL series, with higher standards and more refined storytelling. BoC's willingness to push boundaries is something I appreciate greatly, and I would love to see what else they can give us, especially with Sammon on board (*cough* 4 minutes *cough*).

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