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Serie of the Year!
Jack and Joker is absolutely the series of the year! If you're new to the Yinwar fandom, get ready for something completely different. While Yinwar is known for its emotional, lovey-dovey stories that often leave us in tears, Jack and Joker is a true masterpiece filled with action and tension. If you're coming in expecting the usual NC scenes, this might not be for you. But trust me, this is worth a shot.This series dives deeper into the characters' lives, focusing on their emotional connections rather than just physical attraction. While previous shows had their own connections, this one really highlights how these two very different characters find comfort in each other. It raises an interesting question: how can someone find solace in someone who has lived a completely different life?
It's about two opposites discovering calm and peace together when they couldn't find it anywhere else. If I could name a song that screams Jack and Joker it would definitely be "Sailor Song" by Gigi Perez or "Lovers" by Anna of the North! If you haven't seen Jack and Joker yet, or even if you have, those songs will enhance your experience!
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I hate it and am obsessed with it
The first two episodes were unbearable. They weren't bad per se, but just so slow. I watched them in 1.5x, otherwise I wouldn't have made it pass them. There was just a lot of unnecessary scenes that took way too long, especially fight scenes.Someone wrote that Jack and joker is trying really hard not to be just a BL and it shows. I totally agree now.
I think if you watch the series just to see some cute ships outside of the usual school/university set up, you'll have a great time.
But don't expect a cinematic master piece. I think they tried to write characters with deep stories, but they completely missed the mark. it feels like every character is missing a deeper layer of emotion. Luckily the actors are talented and can cover it up a lot of times.
I think in theory jack and Joker could've been a lot better. The "comedy" really shows it. In theory they had a lot of great jokes, but the way they edited the series made them all land flat.
Even though if now mostly spoken bad about the series I still gave it a 7. This is mostly because of the ships and the chemistry between the actors. Even though a lot of the characters fall kinda flat, they have a good amount of interesting enough characters to keep you interested. Sadly it takes a long time to reach that point. I'd say it only starts to get really interesting at episode 5. Considering every episode is a hour long... that's just too much.
So yeah just watch the first few episodes in 1.5 speed and once you forget to turn on 1.5x, you're already obsessed and wish there are more episodes.
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I crave for more..
A refreshing premise that goes beyond the usual bl recipe and dares to experiment with other genres, by blending comedy with action and drama. Each episode --while lengthy-- is so enjoyable that you don't find yourself getting bored or tired.However, it suffered on the writing department. After a point the plot expanded so much it took so many directions that the focus got disturbed with some aspects of the series getting neglected; like the romance, the development of the side characters, even the main leads I feel didn't get the attention they deserved. Either the show should have had more episodes, so that all the plotlines could have gotten properly developed or the focus should have remained in a smaller scale of things and leave room for the characters to gradually grow both emotionally and mentally, because now it left me with the sense that I didn't get my closure. The show itself had set the bar so high in the first episodes, that I expected to see some things happen that I didn't get to after all..
Acting wise it was beautiful. It was my first time watching these actors and I loved their performances. Yin and War as a tv couple have that unique chemistry that gave me butterflies even when they only exchanged looks and that's something you rarely see.
Overall, the series is good and I really loved it! Definitely a fun journey for the viewer and I recommend it to anyone who isn't looking for a standard romance.
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An entertaining show from beginning to end
If you are looking for an exciting series that will make you laugh, cry and forget what boredom is this is it.I didn't skip or fast forward a single scene which nowadays says a lot! The show kept a good pace the entire time, there was always enough happening to keep you entertained. I think the comedy elements in dramas seem to throw some viewers who are not used to Thai dramas off, but to me this is what makes it a quintessentially Thai. I love scenes that build up to a dramatic moment only for the character to react in a realistically funny way, and War does this amazingly as Joke. The acting was great, we know War would steal the show with his emotional acting and comedic timing, but I found the supporting cast very good too. The villain was dramatic but not too hammy, and Grandma and Toi Ting stole everyone's hearts.
As with any show that has a limited number of episodes, there are some elements that I would have liked to have seen developed more (Joke's time in prison, Arun adapting to poverty, TT's recovery etc), but ultimately the show left me satisfied which not a lot of dramas manage.
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Did I go in with too high expectations?
When I watched the first couple of episodes of this show I was absolutely sold. It's the most excited I've been about a show in a long time. I felt like it had everything: action, chemestry, production value, excellent performances.Unfortunately for me, around episode 3/4 the story/writing started falling a little flat for me. It didn't focus enough on building the relationship and tension between the leads and instead focused on what felt like kind of random plotlines. The changes in tone also mostly didn’t work for me.
That being said, I really loved most of the performances. Grandma alone might have added a star to my rating. And the actor who playes Joke is a revelation. I really hope I get to see the main actors again in something with a story and writing more to my taste.
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The biggest downside for me was the plot. It felt a bit messy, and I just wasn't really into the story itself. There were moments where it seemed to lose direction, so I found myself watching more for the characters than for the plot.
Another thing I didn't enjoy was the comedy. Even during serious or emotional moments, the friend group would suddenly do something that was supposed to be funny. Unfortunately, those jokes didn't work for me—they felt forced and a little childish. I wanted the drama to stay serious instead of interrupting emotional scenes with unnecessary comedy.
The main reason I kept watching was the acting. I especially have to talk about War's performance. I've watched Yin and War's previous dramas, and I usually ended up falling for Yin's character more. But this time, Jock completely stole my heart. War has improved so much as an actor. His smile is so warm and beautiful, and whenever he cried, I found myself crying with him. He delivered every emotion so naturally, and this is easily one of his best performances.
Overall, I enjoyed this drama because of the incredible chemistry and the strong acting, not because of the plot. It's not one of the best dramas I've watched, but it's definitely watchable. If you enjoy amazing chemistry and emotional performances, I think it's worth giving a try.
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What a solid series!
Wow, this has all the elements that I enjoy in a show. Heists, crime and gangsterism, and BL – made even better by the fact that it’s YinWar.The storyline is not overly predictable and cheesy, and as a full-length series with 12 episodes, each around an hour to 80 minutes long, there were also enough twists to keep me hooked. I couldn’t stop watching this!
The characters are sufficiently interesting and well-thought-out. I love that the series makes subtle points about how poverty cycles and debt collection are interconnected. Its characters are repeatedly forced into making lousy gambles and regretting the choices they made.
Yin and War's chemistry is top-tier, as always, and their relationship is so lovely to watch. In Jack and Joker, their story is one of collective redemption. Even if you have gone through difficult circumstances and made numerous mistakes, there is always a way back. And there will always be someone who will have your back.
It’s not about one person saving another, it’s about how two people can bring out the best in each other.
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best bl show in the last 3 years
i am so sad this show has ended honestly. i dont like avidly keep up with bls but i keep up with them enough to have watched both the versions of love mechanics lol. yinwar did SO well in the second version and since then i followed them begging for a new show with those two cause they act so well together.when they released the pilot episode i was literally the happiest person on earth 😭 i counted down the days until the show was releasing and honestly i've been super disappointed with all the bls i've watched since bad buddy and not me.
ok on to the review of the show - i had high expectations and i was NOT disappointed. the acting is SO good, and while every show has their bits of cringe lines and acting, i could excuse them because the rest of the show was good.
however, there are two things i didn't like - the first being how they just killed off jennie's character. i mean i understand that they were trying to depict how serious issues like debt can get, but when she fell of the balcony they didn't even bother to take her to the hospital or try to revive her. her death scene was like 2 minutes long and it was over 😭 they didn't show her best friend mourning and they didn't say a word about it after that scene. that kinda pissed me off.
secondly, the endorsement of violence. listen, i understand it was part of jack's job to beat people up, but they made it seem like hope genuinely enjoyed it?? like there were multiple times where he said something along the lines of "i like beating people up", and i don't like that his redemption arc was not really a redemption arc cause they acted like he barely did anything wrong even though he was a huge asshole and sadist. i'm sorry i just never liked hope's character because of how violent he was and how less he cared for people he didn't love.
ANYWAYS, other than those two, the show was literally perfect. they kept dragging on the plot until the last episode but somehow they handled it well and the show was paced really nicely - nothing felt rushed. i don't think i'll ever find a bl this good for a really long time and i want 100 more projects from yinwar PLEASE IM LITERALLY BEGGING 🙏
their acting and chemistry is insanely good - i've never seen a pair where BOTH of them are so insanely good at acting and also insanely good at acting with each other too. i've actually never wanted two actors to be together until these two, that's just how endorsed they are in their characters in the show - it's soooo goooddd. i mean i dont actually want them to be together, but iykyk.
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A good first Impression
This was actually my first time watching a series starring Yin and War, and I can honestly say I was impressed. I wasn’t familiar with either of them before this drama, but after finishing it, I completely understand why they have such a dedicated fanbase. Their chemistry is incredible, and their performances made every scene feel natural and believable.One of the things I loved most about this series is how quickly it pulls you into the story. From the very first episode, there is already enough context to understand what’s happening, and the plot immediately gives you a reason to keep watching. As someone who gets bored easily and is usually hesitant to start new dramas, that’s a huge compliment. I never felt like I had to force myself through the beginning waiting for things to get interesting.
The pacing was another strong point. It wasn’t rushed, but it never felt slow either. The story moved forward at a comfortable pace while always giving the audience something engaging to look forward to. There was rarely a moment where I felt uninterested.
Yin and War truly carried this drama. Their dynamic was easily one of the best parts of the entire series. It’s been a long time since I’ve watched a pairing that felt this comfortable and convincing together on screen. War, in particular, delivered an outstanding performance and proved himself to be an incredibly talented actor.
The production quality, concept, and overall execution were all very well done. Everything felt carefully put together, making the drama easy to enjoy from beginning to end.
My only criticism would be the ending. Without giving spoilers, there were a few developments that felt unnecessary and somewhat disconnected from the story that had been built up until that point. They left me confused about what direction the writers were trying to take, and it slightly weakened an otherwise excellent experience.
That said, it wasn’t enough to ruin the drama for me. Overall, I would give this series a solid 8.5/10. It’s engaging, well-acted, emotionally compelling, and definitely something I would watch again.
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Hi, this is my first time leaving a comment on the series. I just want to say that i liked this series especially because of the main actors i watched their series Love mechanics, but i didn't liked that it took them 9 ep to be together and in the special ep ending is the worst
but i understand the meaning of this series so i liked it. even though i would love for Tattoo and Aran to date and everyone deserve happiness.
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Highly recommend
I was excited for this drama from the first time I heard about it. It did not disappoint. I pretty much loved everything about it, the storyline the cast. There was lots of action and some twists to the characters. If you like a good kiss this drama has that to. I am glad that I waited for it to be complete and then just bing watched it. I would’ve went crazy having to wait a whole week for the next episode. I highly recommend this drama..Was this review helpful to you?
so much fun
I absolutely adored this show. The characters are well rounded, nuanced, intriguing, and lovable. I fell in love with this little community. This is definitely plot/characters first and romance second, and usually I’m a romance first girlie, but this show just pulled me in. Will absolutely be rewatching this and anything that Yin and War put out in the future.Was this review helpful to you?
