Amazing! please watchhhhh
Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. 4 episodes in and already one of the best BL's ever. Cast is casting. Story is gripping. Chemistry is chemistrying. In one word Shine is Shinning. And I am screaming. The entire cast is so good. Storty is so different from your average regular bl's. Finally a BL worth investing your time, life, everything. This is what a good drama looks like. Thank god it's not another of those immature high school rom com. Thank god for Shine. A taste of fresh air. MileApo. KertNaran. ♥️Was this review helpful to you?
A Mature and Underrated Gem in the BL World
When it comes to showing off their stunning male actors’ butts, nobody does it better than Be On Cloud. From KinnPorsche to 4 Minutes and now Shine… truly the masters of cheeks on screen 🍑😂It’s so rare that I genuinely love both couples in a BL, but this series absolutely delivered. Apo and Mile already proved their magic in KinnPorsche, and now seeing Son (Krailert) for the first time was such a revelation, he’s like a stunning Thai god, beautiful and perfect in every way.
The attention to detail is incredible. From the 1960s setting, the vintage clothes, cars, and houses, the production team poured so much effort into making this drama authentic and immersive. Every episode held my attention, I was never once bored, and the story kept me captivated throughout.
The highlight for me is Krailert secretly seeing his lover. It powerfully portrays the struggles of same-sex relationships and the pain of staying closeted in the 1960s. The NC scenes are another standout. They’re not just erotic but also deeply romantic, with the hauntingly beautiful violin background music making them unforgettable.
This series deserves way more recognition. 10/10 highly recommended for anyone who loves BL done with depth, beauty, and heart.
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ABSOLUTE CINEMA
Shine is shining. Feeling like I am watching a Hollywood movie. The story is so deep, not a teenage boys' love story we were expecting but a mature homosexual series that we never expected , especially from Thailand.This story is not simple, not for everyone honestly. Every scene of this drama, holds deep meaning. There should be more shows like " Shine " really.
The cinematography is the main character of this drama, absolutely top notch. The way the actors especially Mile & Apo portrayed their characters wow . And another excellent character is Victor. The actor killed his role.
Whoever wrote this story, is brilliant.
WATCH THIS CINEMA, you will not regret.
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Cinematic Masterpiece! So Beautiful!
Shine is just wonderful storytelling. The story is very compelling and interesting. The whole production is first class film making.The actors are performing at the highest level. The lead and supporting actors obviously worked very hard because the characters are so relatable, believable, and authentic.
The music and cinematography not only compliment the story, they elevated the story , leaving you wanting more.
The NC scenes are are sexy, bold, romantic and passionate.
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Welcome to the Farside of the Moon
Ep 2 - I’m dying from the hair, makeup and fashion alone lol.But seriously, I’m in love with Man Love! My BL heart is all a flutter over Krailert and Naran’s library literary lip liaison.
This has political unrest, classism, sexism, bigotry and econimicism (that ain’t a word 🤣).
Script is scripting for me, ‘I’ll shine your shoes again if I ever get the chance.’ And this is what you call an OST, I still have BL PTSD from The Last Prince OST but this is not an interference or it’s own character, it’s sound design and engineering. Slot Machine, what a vocal in such a different genre for them, I hope ‘Am I in Love’ charts well for them, it’s on fiya.
Ep 1 - The psychedelic opening credits were groovy! Apo (Dr Trin) is lookng like the next James Bond, the cinematography is giving.
Miles (Tanwa) first track in the Moonshine band was sexy. Background music is atmosphericly on point.
As Miles alluded too in interviews this is a Man Love series and a fascinating look back in time at Thailand in the late 60s. I would say it’s had more script rewrites than many other Thai BLs moving this more into T-drama rather than a straight out BL and I’m here for it, the more sophisticated the writing the further this can go worldwide.
WOW is all I can say to Be On Cloud and Pond.
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Not everyone's cup of tea.
By that I mean, if you approach this as just another BL, you will be disappointed a bit. This is so much more. There is plot & politics that goes hand-in-hand with the romance. The pace is a bit slow, it lags in some places, but overall it's engaging enough so far. The production quality is very good, even better than KP. They spend serious money & it shows.More after all the episodes release.
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Unpopular opinion
Unpopular opinion: I don’t think Shine is the masterpiece people hype it up to be. To me, it felt like fan-service dressed up as a serious political/romance thriller.Main couple (Trin & Tanwa — MileApo): They didn’t work for me. Tanwa comes off as childish, so it’s hard to take him seriously; I honestly don’t get why Trin is into him. Victor made far more sense to me.
Second couple (the colonel & the journalist): Naran, Krailert
They’re the reason I kept watching. The chemistry is insane; their scenes are 🔥🥵 and genuinely compelling. That said, even with them, the writing undercuts realism, like flirting in a bathroom during a high-profile event in a period hostile to homosexuality. It just made no sense. Instead of coming across as daring or romantic, it pulled me out of the story because it felt careless and unbelievable.
That’s my biggest problem with the show: it tries to blend politics, social commentary, and romance, but it never balances them well. The “serious” parts feel hollow, and the romantic parts lean too heavily on fanservice. The end result is a story that wants to be meaningful but doesn’t have the weight or realism to back it up.
Shine wants to be a layered political romance, but deep down it’s still just fanservice wrapped in fancy packaging. 😒
That being said, if you enjoyed the show, that’s great, I did enjoy certain parts too. This is just my personal take, so don’t come for my head 😂. Feel free to disagree, just keep it respectful.
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It exceeds my expectations
So far, I'm loving the difference between the two couples in the series. While one is passionate, rushed, and secretive, the other couple is the opposite, with slow burn and outdoors. I love how the script has been written so that each episode has a connection to a song; that's beautiful. I have a lot of faith that the quality will be maintained until the end, and I hope there will be at least a happy ending for most of the characters.Was this review helpful to you?
Surprised and Enjoying it
After being very disappointed that this did not become the Man suang many of us hoped for, i was still pleasantly surprised to be really enjoying this.Initially the trailer looked far too political and as of ep 3 it has not been over complex or too deep so far and the characters stories, emotions and contrasting lives are the focus.
The second couple exchanging notes in the library was really sweet and such a lovely, natural way to show longing and affection. The main couple have a really nice dynamic. Trin seems to be struggling with mental health (Depression) from his past and Tanwa is facing family issues and being a rebel/hippie. The scenes where Tanwa (played by mile) Is trying to get closer to Trin (Played by Apo) and make him smile and relax make a very lovely watch. They are two characters living opposite lives and meeting in the middle. I would love to see them overcome each others inner demons together and grow as they become closer.
I was dissapointed in BOCs other works after Kinnporsche as the vibes, style and direction were just not doing it for me, this however is more what the kinnporshe fans were after when they wanted to see MileApo again as a pair. It is mature, has realism, grit and mental health issues along with politics, discrimination against LGBTQ+ and various hardships of the 70s.
As of ep 3 we still don't know if this will be a HE or some kind of unresolved ending which is possible.
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Its not for the simple minded.
This drama is indeed of mature content from the social-political and geo-economic matters being addressed it will certainly have niché fans.Sexual orientation of the characters is more like secondary story to whats going on,we have a hippie who seems to swing both ways,a professor trying to figure out what's going on,a colonel in a forced marriage having an affair with a closetted journalist who also happens to be in a relationship.The relationship lines are really blurred and mixed.Personally i am watching it for the second couple because i am curious how they end up because the setting of this drama is the 1960's so same-sex unions in the country is still a taboo.The cinematography is well done and i am also enjoying the soundtracks in the series.The thing i am just unable to stand is Tanwa's hair, something about it doesn't just sit right with me.
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10/10 no notes are you kidding me
This is........ certainly a show. 11/10. Enjoyable as fuck. Hope it keeps up like this so I can continue receiving psychic damage from it (/pos). The acting is amazing, the ships are very promising. Very into the historical context; good to know nothing has changed globally in 50+ years lol. Banger comeback for mileapoWas this review helpful to you?
Not so shiny after all
I’m not sure what to say about this series. It’s just not my cup of tea. Set in the 60s and 70s, it delves into themes of politics, corruption, and, of course, the man landing on the moon.The chemistry between Thanwa and Trin is subtle, but perhaps it will build up as the series progresses. I do like that this is a more mature setting compared to the usual university settings we usually see. The cinematography leans toward dark, moody vibes, which fit the tone, and the acting is excellent. Everyone seems to be giving their best, and the professionalism shines through. However, despite all of that, I found myself feeling a bit bored. There's not much to keep me wanting more. It feels lackluster.
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