Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart!

INCREDIBLE TANDEM JACK & JOKE(R)

What an amazing Drama is this !? Phenomenal ! from the poster , you can really tell that this drama is not a petty one, and along my journey watching this I became even more amazed !
The Cinematography is incredible , it's like a long action movie , the place setting simple but it's like I am also at that place ! the angle of the camera , two thumbs up, I liked it because the actors seems to have no so much make up , they were not so dolled up to look fair at the screen , but instead just what it is , they look simple but so convincing only the good acting led the way to goodness of this drama !
The story was extra ordinary , I mean yeah everything here is an extra ordinary but , the story was not common; a guy that was a thief to the point that he was known by everyone, and a dreamer but no have enough money to fulfill them , Thailand has becoming even more extra and is coming out of the box nowadays of creating a BL , shows like that was not for straight leads genre anymore but also now for LGBT.
I loved the squad ! they were all foolish but as long as Joke leads them , the work becomes smart and clean ! and I wanna mention that They are now putting twinks or what do you call them tootsies as a characters nowadays and they are now even more accepted and these shows paves the way for them to be seen also , everything about the squad was a combination and a good outcome !
I have seen a few shows with a good fighting scenes and this is one of them ! the guards looks scary and the fighting scene was great and convincing , I even shivered watching them fight and wanting that out squad will be able to get away !
There was no so much romance in this show but what was shown about it was enough already , we can see that in gay relationships, it is not always kissing and having sex .. its about being a partner in all part of their lives. not disappointed though even of the little moments of my YINWAR !! I am a fan of them since Love mechanics and so so happy to see them again ! like this drama itself , and Them as the Lead was such a blessing !
WAR's Acting was phenomenal ! well he was so great since day 1 but here , he has proven again his versatility ! with all of his disguise, the facial expressions ! it was every thing ! specially when Toi Ting the kid girl I cried every time he cried.
The Plot twist was crazy ! I really thought that the boss was the one who was toying with the lives of our squad here but he was also a victim of the rich people. I felt like maybe this drama has been meaning to tell everyone that it was the rich people who runs the world , people in positions are one of them just like the boss but they are all barely a design .. that was a sad reality. And I thought that this drama was about forgiveness .. if you love the person, no matter how much they have sinned against you , love overlaps everything even hatred . even the flaws of the people you love. I skipped the part where JAck have to play as dog to get the favor of the rich young guy who likes Khun ROse' .. I cannot handle seeing people who is being humiliated like that ! anyways
All in all such a great drama , unforgettable one ! tricky , funny , exciting .. Phenomenal ! I really hope to see YIN and WAR again in a romcom drama a fluffy one if the heavens permits .. saddhuu !

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HIGHLY RECCOMENDED**

I JUST CAN'T EXPRESS MY LOVE FOR THIS SERIES..😭💗✨ I STARTED WATCHING THIS SERIES WHEN 3 EPISODES WERE RELEASED..AND YOU DON'T KNOW I LITERALLY GOT HOOKED I WATCHED ALL 3 EPISODES IN ONE NIGHT..IT WAS THAT DAMN GOOD..I KNOW IT'S A SLOWBURN DRAMA..BUT ATLEAST YOU GUYS WILL NOT SUFFER LIKE WE ONGOING VIEWERS WERE DOING..THERE WERE MANY TRAUMAS AND SAD MOMENT..I SCREAMED IN LIKE EVERY EPISODES AND THEY FIANNLY DID IN EP 9😭💪..AND MY REACTION AT THAT MOMENT,YOU CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE...I WAS LITERALLY GOING INSANE AND SCREAMING SO MUCHHH😭😭OH GOD MY TRAUMA DIDN'T END THERE ALSO IN EP 11 THEY HAD TO BREAK UP..MY HEART WAS BROKEN AGAIN..BUT THE SERIES DID NOT DISSAPOINT ME..ALTHOUGH THERE WAS SOME UNNECESSARY DRAMA AT THE LAST FEW EPISODES..BUT DON'T GIVE UP...I PROMISE IT'S WORTH THE PATIENCE..💪💗BECAUSE THIS SERIES IS PURE LOVE AND WARMTH..THOSE HEART FLUTTERING MOMENTS ARE GONNA MAKE YOU BLUSH HARDD😭 MY FAV CHARACTER APART FROM JACK AND JOKER WAS GRANDMA..SHE WAS SUPPORTIVE ND CARING THROUGHOUT THE SERIES..I LOVED HER SO MUCHH💗✨ANYWAYS *AT THE LAST I WANNA SAY THIS SERIES IS DAMN GOOD AND WORTH YOUR GREAT PATIENENCE*ANYWAYS THANK YOU 💗

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Stellar performance with a plot that scatters your emotions

• Jack & Joker: U steal my Heart has a plot that is all over the place and can create a surge of emotions in viewers. The hype around the show was given justice through the acting skills of each and every actor and the chemistry showcased by the main leads.

•First, lets talk about the plot, shall we. I did not see the pilot teaser of this show and went straight ahead with the episodes, thinking that synopsis gave me a good idea of what I'm going to watch. From what I understood through the synopsis is that Jack and Joker, though with clashing personalities and challenging jobs (as a debt collector and thief respectively), end up joining forces for some sort of grand heist, developing a love-hate relationship. Never in a billion dreams did I think I would face a shared past with this "Strangers to Friends to Enemies to Lovers" troupe. It's not bad, but it's not what I expected. Nevertheless, I didn't let that stop me from watching. But going on forward, the show gave me a heavy sense of deja vu with it's romance side of story. JackJoker's relationship felt similar to that of VeeMark in Love Mechanics (which also starred YinWar). That did not sit right, especially given how sneaky and playful Joker should be (Mark was an emotional and heartbroken mess because of Vee). Joker's character fizzled out from being a fearless and feisty thief to a lovesick fool in search of redemption. Jack was no better. At first, his anger towards Joker felt reasonable, but then in the second half his anger and hatred towards Joker got me conflicted. Joker saved him from being lifelong indebted to that boss by stealing the ring, but Jack never saw that, and instead felt it as betrayal cause Joker had promised to never steal. But then again, the theft had resulted in Toi Ting (a young girl for whom they both cared) getting into critical condition as she was physically abused by the boss's henchmen, which only justifies his anger towards Joker to an extent. There was also this confusion I had gotten regarding as to how a normal ring had so much power, but the last episode did give me a bit of explanation. Then there was a robbery at the bank by Joker, which was executed pretty unrealistically. And the whole game thing in last episode felt petty to me. But the whole "Plan A, B, C" situation in episode 11 definitely lightened my mood, and I was surprised to find Hope tagging along. The entire story has given me mixed feelings though.

•If the plot gave me reasons to criticize the show, the acting gave me a reason to love it. War has always been a phenomenal actor. His emotional range and versatility have always left me speechless. Jack & Joker is definitely a step up for him. The quirky disguises which Joker took on, especially that of the make up lady, proved just how fantastic he is as an actor. The aggressive ways in which he flirted with Jack were equally amusing and entertaining to watch. Then in the second half of the story he devoured the angst scenes. His sorrowful cries showed how much he was in, pain, especially when Jack told him to never show his face. The pain he had after he got rejected by his father was also sad to watch. And of course, the sulky and devastated look he had in his face watching Jack entertain Rosé as if she were his lover. War as Joker is one of the best casting of this year. Yin is also significantly improving. He was able to convey the grudge Jack holds against Joker as well as the discomfort he had after being forced into a relationship with Rosé. His action scenes were also fantastic and well done. He is also a perfect casting for the role. The chemistry between the two is always a winner for me. Though their romance was slow burn and had lots of ups and downs, I enjoyed every minute of when they were together. Those kisses were chef's kiss and Jack's simple proposal in the end was adorable. I just wished that Joker would've had a proper apology from Jack for having brutally berated him. But the acting and chemistry of YinWar was the key highlight of the show.

•This shows side characters were also memorable. I never thought that there would be some sort of romantic tension between Aran and Tattoo. And though they weren't given the screentime and closure expected from them, I was actually somehow contented with what I had got from them. I was surprised that I actually like the HopeSave couple. Despite the fact that they both had done from bad things to Jack, I must say that I admired the fact that Hope stayed by Save's side and understood the latter's situation. Their redemption arc was what I needed and it kind of filled up the space of mind demanding for Aran and Tattoo. Holy was a great friend to Joker and Tattoo and I loved his funny ideas. Jack's Grandma was a whole different vibe. Her being considerate towards Joker, fangirling and shipping her grandson and Joker, and fighting with boss's henchmen were first class bl fangirl things. She was very relatable. Ting was very cute and I really felt my blood boil after seeing how ruthlessly she was attacked. Rosé gives me mixed feelings, but I mostly feel happy that she let Jack go in the end. Joker's family felt like completely jerks to me in the starting, but them wanting to rekindle with him and accepting him was good for me as long as it made Joker happy. And we don't talk about the boss and Carbon........just that they got what they deserved in the end....... humiliation.

•Overall, the saving grace for this story is clearly it's cast, it's production, the chemistry of YinWar and the comedic relief scenes. It had ambition, but failed in it's execution, but still managed to retain a few elements to keep the viewers entertained.

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There’s something undeniably magical about War Wanarat and Yin Anan when they share the screen. It’s more than just chemistry. Maybe it’s their friendship. Maybe it’s their uncanny ability to tap into nuanced emotions while weaving romance effortlessly into their performances. Whatever the reason, they consistently bring a depth to their characters—a depth that resonates even when the story itself falls a little short.

The Thai BL Jack and Joker: U Steal My Heart is a perfect showcase of the magic Yin and War create together. But it’s also a reminder of how much more they could achieve with a series that truly challenges their abilities—one as well-written as the performances they deliver.

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/jack-and-joker-u-steal-my-heart-series-review-ep-3-to-12/

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A Pleasant Surprise: Chemistry, Action, and Captivating Characters

This drama surprised me in the best way! I started watching with two positive expectations: the presence of YinWar, who won me over in En of Love: Love Mechanics, and an interesting premise. The pacing of the story is excellent, with something engaging happening in every episode, which keeps boredom at bay.

Even with few romantic scenes, the chemistry between the characters is undeniable. The plot develops in a way that keeps you curious to see where it’s headed. The dynamic among the friends is also really fun and natural. I was especially impressed with the performances of Mark Siwat and Pee. They truly stood out! Pee, in particular, was a pleasant surprise since I didn’t even know he was in the series. I’ve been wanting to see him in a good BL since YYY because I find him super charismatic and a great actor.

If I had to point out a downside, it would be the underdevelopment of some characters and relationships that deserved more depth, like Boss and his sister (and their past), the 4 bosses, Rose, the guy who wanted to marry her, as well as Carbon and Toi Ting. There was so much potential to explore these stories further.

Another highlight is the fight choreography, which is really well-executed and filmed clearly, making it easy to follow every move. You can tell there was a lot of care and refinement put into these action sequences.

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Over rated

Sadly I have to say this was way over rated, I was looking for something great with the idea of this storyline and what we got was horrible acting and low great storyline telling. The storyline did not flow and the actors were ok, especially since I normally love the two main actors but for me they did not play the role good. I had such high hopes for this idea on paper it looks good but it all came out looing over dramatic and horrible storytelling with no chemistry and bad character development. Very childlike characters which in turn mad me get bored fast. there are some real talented actors but sadly they did not shin, was all very unrealistic and over the top. The co stars were interesting but the direction of the actors playing the charters were not put together. Sadly a fail.

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It’s okay…I guess?

Thanks to this series, I got to know War. Honestly, if it weren’t for him, I probably would’ve rated it lower.

Let’s start with the acting.
The one who stand out the most, no doubt, is War. It’s my first time watching him and he’s very impressive. His acting range is incredibly strong, He can portray the craziest character to the most beautiful one. Truly a great actors. Especially in the emotional scenes. He doesn’t just cry but he makes you feel the weight of the moment. His ability to act with just his eyes is something else. I’d give him a full 10/10 for acting.

As for Yin, he was okay. Not bad. He did his job well, but he didn’t really leave a deep impression on me. I can also give him 10 point too but as I said, it’s just that there’s really no scene that impressed me to the point of feeling speechless. So…9.5 maybe?

The supporting cast, though… honestly, the acting quality drops a bit. Some scenes felt flat, and certain lines didn’t land well. And as someone who understands Thai, I have to say that a few lines deliveries felt quite awkward so I’d give the supporting casts a 7/10 at most.

Now, for the story and writing.
To be honest, it’s not bad at all, but also not something I’d call brilliant. The heist plot felt kind of basic, nothing really mind blowing in terms of planning or twists. I kept waiting for a moment where Joker would show some true mastermind level brilliance, but it never really came. What did save those scenes was War’s performance, the way he portrayed the character made it feel like Joker had layers, even when the writing didn’t provide it.

I also found the whole human chess game a bit…umm mid? I guess. I just couldn’t get into it emotionally as it didn’t feel compelling, and I wasn’t invested in them at all. But that might be more of a personal taste thing as the plot is very unique, it can be written better though.

Also, I really didn’t agree with how Joker’s home situation was portrayed, especially with how his father treated him. The constant comparisons to his brother, the harsh words, the emotional neglect. I’m sorry, but he doesn’t deserve Joker’s forgiveness at all. That storyline didn’t sit right with me.

That said, I do want to give credit where it’s due, the social commentary in the script was nicely done. It wasn’t overly forced, and it actually added some substance to the narrative.

The romance plot is very mild (and I like this kind of vibes more than the romance one), still, it shows how Joke love Jack very well. But the thing is, for me the love level between them doesn’t match, there’s many actions of Jack that I understand but also don’t understand at the same time. And it gives the feeling that Joker love Jack more than Jack love him. Bug that maybe because their background is different, so it’s understandable, and their love was clearly show in the special episode too. So it’s quite good.

Overall, I’d give the writing a 7/10.

Now, production and music.
This is where I can wholeheartedly complement the team. The color grading is beautiful, the cinematography is excellent, and the overall visual tone of the series worked out well. I loved how the scenes were framed. The music also sounds good, it fit the mood without being overbearing. 10/10 for production.

Final thoughts:
Jack & Joker had so much potential, and while the writing didn’t always hit the mark, the visuals and especially War’s performance made it worth watching.

If I were to rate this series based on War’s performance alone, I’d give it 10/10 with no hesitation. But taking everything into account, I’d say it’s more of an 8/10. However, because I truly loved War’s acting here so much and I may rewatch this series for him, I just couldn’t give it anything less than a 9. So…yeah 9/10 it is.

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I saw the Jack and Joker trailer before but didn’t really get interested at the time. I binge-watch a lot of BL series daily, and since I was running out of shows to watch, I gave it a shot just to kill the time, haha! But honestly, it didn’t disappoint at all.

This series is a total package: drama, humor, romance, action, you name it. I was hooked, and there was never a dull moment. I also loved the visuals and the OST. And of course, YinWar’s chemistry? Absolutely top-notch as always.

One thing that did bug me a little was how Joker was introduced as this talented thief who steals from corrupt elites and gives back to the villagers. Sounds cool, right? But they barely showed that side of him. There was only one scene where he actually stole something, and then… nothing. I wish they had explored that storyline more.

As for the supporting characters, my favorite has to be Aran. At first, he came off as spoiled, but he grew on me fast. Total diva energy, but in a fun way! It’s just a bit sad that his relationship with Tattoo didn’t get more development, they had such good chemistry too.

I have watched the Jack and Joker Special too. The ending is definitely open. It might seem like Joker died, but if you stick around after the credits, there’s a surprise scene, he’s alive, lying under a mosquito net and waking up with a startled look when he sees someone. So yeah… could be a setup for season 2. Fingers crossed!

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