Sunset x Vibes: Uncut Version (2024)

A Dissapointment to Be Sure

When I first heard about Sunset x Vibes: Uncut Version, I was genuinely excited. The promotional material hinted at a captivating blend of romance and fantasy, which had me intrigued. However, after watching it, I found myself feeling more disappointed than enchanted.

The first thing that struck me was the lack of chemistry between Lin and Sun, played by Mos and Bank. I wanted to feel the intensity of their relationship, but the connection felt flat. Mos has a natural charm and screen presence, and I can’t deny that he’s easy to watch. However, it takes more than just looks to create an engaging romance, and unfortunately, the spark between him and Bank just wasn’t there. Oddly enough, I felt more chemistry between them in their off-screen social media interactions than on screen, which was incredibly frustrating. For instance, I had high hopes for the painting scene—it was hyped as a pivotal, sensual moment in the show. But instead of being moved or captivated, I found myself cringing at how poorly it played out.

Another major issue for me was the character development, especially with Bank’s character, Lin. Rather than coming across as strong or endearing, he often felt overly helpless, passive, and frustratingly naive. I found myself annoyed by his wardrobe and overall presentation, which felt infantilizing and out of place for the role. The use of “Dad” instead of “Daddy” as a nickname for Sun was especially jarring. Instead of adding any layer of intimacy, it felt awkward and uncomfortable, making it harder to connect with their relationship.

And then there was the dialogue. I kept hoping it would improve, but it never did. Many of the lines felt so forced and unnatural that it was almost as if an AI wrote them. Conversations didn’t flow, and they lacked the emotional depth I was hoping for. I noticed this lack of realism not just in the leads but also among the side characters, who rarely felt like they contributed anything meaningful to the story.

As for the NC-17 scenes, I was disappointed to find them lacking in sensuality. In theory, these moments should have been a high point for the series, adding some intensity to the romance. Instead, I found them either awkward or outright laughable. One scene, in particular, had a loud “slurping” sound that was so over-the-top it broke any sense of immersion I’d managed to hold onto, turning what should have been a tender moment into something bizarre.

However, not everything about the show was a letdown. I genuinely liked Sam and Yoh, one of the side couples. Their chemistry felt more authentic and brought some relief to the otherwise lackluster romance of the main pair. If only they’d had more screen time! Watching them, I felt a glimmer of what Sunset x Vibes could have been. Unfortunately, they were underutilized, and their storyline felt like an afterthought rather than a well-developed subplot.

In the end, Sunset x Vibes: Uncut Version didn’t live up to my expectations. While Mos’s performance showed potential and Sam and Yoh gave me brief moments of enjoyment, the series as a whole felt disjointed and unpolished. For anyone looking for a compelling BL drama with genuine chemistry and a strong storyline, I’d have to say this one falls short. If you’re still curious, maybe go in with lower expectations—or look for other shows that deliver the emotional depth and connection this one seemed to miss.

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Cringe and unbearable

Ok, let's start with Khun Dad. What the fuck is that? Did they add it to make the audience cringe? Why is Lin acting and dressing like a pick-me? I mean, the last fashion show—WTF is he wearing? I saw someone complaining about the girls acting and saying GL on BL story is bad or something like that. Both that person and everyone else know that the only natural and better acting and chemistry was from Pim and Prim; also, they have the better storyline. Just say some of you're jealous of the GL side. I can't understand why it's always some BL fetishers who have some problems with GL couples in a BL series. Not only this series but most BL, if there's a GL couple, some of you will bash them for no reason at all. spreading unnecessary hate and negativity against them. People like that should see a doctor; it's kind of a mentally ill disorder.

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Not as Bad As Some Say; A Good Watch for Something Light

This series really wasn't as bad as some have said here. Overall, the series is well-acted by everyone with an interesting and fun romantic narrative and very strong visuals and cinematography. But, that being said, there are some obvious weaknesses in the actual story that left some unfulfilled potential, which is, what I think, are the main reasons why some have complained.

The fantasy through-line about the Naga and its connection to the main characters wasn't as strong as it could have been. I felt like they were trying to draw a sort of karmic line between Lin and the woman who's soul is trapped by a past sin. This type of narrative works best when there are strong parallels between the characters, their circumstances, and their choices in the past and present. They tried to tie it together with the motif of jewelry making, which I thought was really interesting as object symbolism, but without a stronger narrative connection between these two lives and time periods, it left us unsure what the overall point of this storyline was.

Setting that all aside, the characters are all fun and the overall romantic plot is entertaining. It's not too complicated and works for what's presented. If I had to make suggestions, I'd just go with the above in terms of development as I'll always say that strong themes and characters make for exceptionally compelling storytelling. But this series really isn't that bad, especially if you're looking for something light to watch.

I'll also say that I'm happy to watch anything that features GL as I do think there is a disproportionate amount of BL compared to GL. Equality, people!!! I want to see it.

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What is Sun what is set? why is it vibes?

GURLLLLL, let’s talk about MosBank and this hot mess of a series because I have thoughts, feelings, and a lot of side-eye to give. First of all, Big Dragon stans, don’t come for me, but I never got the hype. Everyone was like, “Oh my god, it’s soooo good!” and I was sitting there like, “Sis, are we watching the same thing??” It wasn’t giving what y’all said it gave. Then they pulled the whole “we’re dating IRL, look at us being cute” stunt, and while I’m happy for them, the PDA had me cringing in my corner like an awkward aunt at a wedding. But hey, love is love. I’ll let them have it.

Now, this series. Oh my GOD, where do I start?

Let’s start with the leads, shall we? Salin. Baby, I get it, you’re trying to serve sass, but sometimes it’s giving Dollar Tree sass, not the full-blown Real Housewives realness I wanted. I feel like his entire personality is teasing Sun for reactions. And sure, it’s cute the first three times, but after that? Sir, do something else. And don’t even get me started on those slow-mo eye-locking scenes with Sun. CRINGE. Like, bro, we get it, you’re into each other. You don’t need to stare into each other’s souls every five minutes. Sun, on the other hand, is Mr. Perfect. The ultimate dreamboat. The “I know what I want, and it’s you” guy. BORING. Give me some spice, some flaws, something other than “I’m hot, rich, and everyone loves me.”

The side pairings? Okay, buckle up. Juldis and Chan? Cute, sure. But gurl, WHERE IS THE BACKSTORY?? They gave us crumbs, and I was starving. Like, how did they even end up together? I blinked, and suddenly they were a couple. And Juldis not being the top? That plot twist sent me into orbit. YOU HAD ONE JOB. Moving on to Sam and Yotha. Enemies to lovers? Been there, done that. But let’s talk about Tenon because… yikes. The man looks good from one angle, then suddenly he doesn’t, and I don’t know what to do with my feelings. His acting? Screams “I’m trying really hard” but in a way that makes you cringe. Meanwhile, Pete is out here carrying this pairing on his back like a champ.

Now, the plot. LORD HAVE MERCY. The potential was THERE, but they fumbled so hard I almost dropped the series. Instead of giving us a well-crafted reincarnation story, they gave us unnecessary heart throbbing romance scenes every five seconds. Like, HELLO?? Where’s the story? Why are you wasting my time? And don’t even get me started on the necklace. A NECKLACE?? That’s what y’all went with? Imagine if it was an anklet. Imagine Salin kneeling to put it on Sun’s ankle. Now THAT’S hot. Missed opportunity for a sexy moment right there.

Overall? Meh. It wasn’t as painful as Big Dragon, but it wasn’t good either. I yawned, I cringed, I survived. Would I rewatch it? Absolutely not. But hey, if you’re into pretty people staring at each other and random romance scenes that don’t make sense, go off. This one’s for you.

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It was difficult to get to the end

I confess that I wasn't expecting much from this series because coming from Star Hunter we know that nothing good is going to happen.

But it amazes me how a series that apparently has a high budget, decent actors and a fairly competent production is capable of delivering such a dull and lifeless story.

It's not a bad series and it's not the worst BL of the year, but it's hard to find anything to praise here. It's all so cliché, so mediocre, so boring.

Mos and Bank honestly aren't good in this BL. I don't think either of them really fit the role. Sun is a character who doesn't have much to offer and is nothing more than a rich man in expensive suits. Salin kinda has a story, but it's completely disconnected from the narrative. The plot involving Naga and his soul is a blatant copy of The Sign that seems like an afterthought. They try to make him a cute but sexy character at the same time and this creates a conflict.

But overall the plot between them is so boring. They speak softly, have shallow conversations and the whole romance between them doesn't have a hint of excitement. The NC scenes are good because they really give it their all there, but they're so cheesy that it's painful to watch.

The series has 4 couples, but honestly it wouldn't make the slightest difference if they weren't in the plot. Sam and Yotha have good chemistry, but they practically have crumbs of screen time and end up being completely wasted.

Pim and Prim happen towards the end and they have zero chemistry. It's a relationship that comes out of nowhere and has no relevance whatsoever. Chan and Juldis are the comic relief and nothing more.

Overall it's a beautiful series, with excellent locations, but it wastes everything on a story that doesn't know what it wants to be and tries to be a little bit of everything. And nothing works.

The characters are shallow and at no point do you care about them. The costumes are exaggerated and completely disconnected from the characters (which has been a problem in Thai BLs, this habit of putting the characters dressed as idols on a red carpet). The fantasy elements are poorly constructed and lead nowhere.

It could easily have been an 8-episode series and focused more on the jewelry and built a more interesting plot. If Salin had infiltrated the company to steal a jewel that belonged to his family and in the process he fell in love with Sun, something simple but fun like that, the story would have been great.

But what we have are great NC scenes and 12 episodes of questionable acting, shallow dialogue, poorly directed scenes and a plot that goes from zero to nothing.

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OVERALL THOUGHTS?

As this series comes to an end and I would like to say something about this and please do take it with a grain of salt! 😌

THE STORY AND THE EXECUTION COULD’VE BEEN BETTER!

I have seen so much potential with this series since the time that it aired and the reason why I stayed up until the end is that I wanted to see some improvements in how the plot will turn out and how they wanted the audience to understand that story. But I felt that we somehow got some disconnection at certain parts, scenes, and key moments which could’ve assisted the storyline to move up from what it was.

• I am happy with the chemistry of the leads and side characters and couples. It just so happened that I think that they focused more on this rather than the story itself. I understand that skinship and chemistry are one of the foundations of a CP (couple pairing) but also it comes along with the plot and how you made your audiences hook with the story. We kinda get that from the start but it’s not consistent throughout.

• The reincarnation trope could’ve been better if it was integrated in a more meaningful manner. I get the story between Sirarin and Lord Suriyen, but a deeper dive should’ve been provided. Also, there are some parts that you need to return from the scene and absorb what happened.

• I think the characters and the actors did well in what they expected. I feel that the storyline and the plot could’ve been better. I feel bad as this series didn’t give MosBank and other CPs justice. They all just need a better story and a series that is more well-written than this.

As a BL fan for 10 years, it is our prime responsibility to give you the best series to watch out there. We are honest because we are concerned with everyone especially those who made this project possible. Also, we wanted to provide what is the best and I believe everyone deserves the best! 🤍

I would say, MosBank and other CPs in this series deserve another series!

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I love Mos and Bank. They are truly great actors but I have to say I was disappointed yet again by Bl standards.

The story had a solid plot with the fantasy element and would have loved for that to be explored but it wasn't. A few dreams with a water connection. I'm still confused into what the aim was.
The romance wasn't much better I saw them more as friends and didn't have the chemistry of yearning of love. He wanted it a secret and yet it came out.
The actual work of the designers was boring, I usually find it boring though they could've made it more fun and informative.

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Boring

Honestly, I found the main couple lin and sun relationship to be extremely cringeworthy, and I just couldn't buy into their romance. The lack of chemistry between Lin and Sun was palpable, and their interactions often felt forced and unnatural. Furthermore, I was underwhelmed by their acting performances, which I felt were subpar and failed to bring any real depth or emotion to their characters. I was consistently frustrated by the numerous errors and inconsistencies in their storyline, which made it difficult for me to become invested in their relationship. There were also several moments between Lin and Sun that were so cringeworthy, they were almost painful to watch.

However, despite my disappointment with the main couple, I did find some enjoyment in the supporting characters, who brought a much-needed injection of cheer and humor to the show. Their storylines and interactions were often more compelling and engaging than the main plot, and they helped to make the series slightly more bearable.

the relationship between Sun and Lin develops too quickly, without enough time for them to truly get to know each other and establish a strong foundation. Despite the focus on their romance, their relationship lacks depth, focusing more on the surface-level aspects of attraction and romance rather than exploring deeper emotional connection and shared values.
The way their relationship unfolds, particularly with Sun's actions, might be seen as unrealistic or even problamatic.

Lin : unrealistic, annoying and dramatic,the communication way is passive aggression confronational which leads to clash with other characters

Sun: pretty annoying,lack of communication , cringe ,undeveloped bland character

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I still liked it

I know, I know. Some parts of this series were...just not it. But I still felt that it still had some good aspects in this series. And I think that people are forgetting that this is the same company (Star Hunter Entertainment) that brought to us monstrosities like '2 brothers', 'Gen Y' Seasons 1 AND 2 and 'Hotel Stars'. They also bought us little gems that had potential to be big like 'My Mate Match,' 'What Zabb Man' and my personal fave from the 'Big Dragon.'

Now, as I have gotten that off of my chest, I must say that SunsetxVibes had some flaws. But it shined in other aspects. I loved the chemistry between Mos and Bank's characters (which we can see throughout the series but especially in episodes 11 and 12) as well as the storyline around them and their blossoming relationship and how it even led to us audience meeting Salin's family members and seeing their interactions with one another, and I believe that they did a stellar job. And the series also gets some positive aspect from me as they brought back the masterpiece OST 'Dancing With The Devil' which was used in 'Big Dragon' in episode 12. I also loved the interaction between the side male couple (Sam and Yotha). Their bickering with each other and how their relationship progressed throughout the series made me happy watching them each week (and let's not talk about their NC scene in episode 11!). And of course, I adore my little bit of comedic dosage from Chan and Juldis in this series.

What I didn't like, and I don't know if it was included in the book, is the supernatural aspect. It did nothing for me. I guess it wasn't written/ explained well for the point to come across to me. I actually felt that if it was not included, this series would have been better.

I am glad that i did give it a watch and no one can convince me that Mos and Bank does not have chemistry, because they do and it was shown vastly in this series.

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