Caged Again (2024)

Cute, Funny, Soft Show

I really liked this show, it had its funny aspects, sad aspects, and romantic aspects. Everything plays well, it's a very non-serious show but at the same time somewhat serious? I really like the whole story and how each episode has its little funny moments and it's not constantly depressing or serious all the time. Its definitely something worth watching if you just want something very chill, the plot wasn't crazy and it had its flaws, main flaw about the story that I just kept thinking about almost every episode was how Junior (Penguin) didn't feel hot like constantly, I mean he seemed to grow up in a cold environment so normally he would be used to the cold and be bothered by the heat, which is what we saw in the beginning, but afterwards he kind of just was ok with the heat and instead would feel cold at times too. Maybe he's one of those penguins that can adapt to different climates and adapted to the hot weather making him more prone to getting cold and feeling cold, but idk much about penguins, its just a silly thought that kept racing around my mind each episode. Anyway, I rate this show a 8.5/10 super quick fun watch, for once in a while I didn't feel like skipping through and watched till the end.

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"i want to be alone with you"

i click this because i thought this gonna be cute fluffy and make me smiling on entire episode (which is yes) but i dont expect those dark twisted humour, being betrayed by their friend is one thing or bullying but fucking ilegal wildlife trade on plot, and my baby getting hurt because of his zookeeper who he adore so much is pain me.

this series is toooo realistic for series with fantasy tag. like i've seen a lot of people who after being judge their wrongdoing but instead reflec they start bullying and those i want to slap him at least for once. nam arc will always make my head hurt, but then the zookeeper arc, damn this show is just show how much worse a human than an animal or even a ghost, i dont understand what his point like his bf always want to give up the idea of doing those ilegal bussiness but yeah he's not listening.

i love jodd and jeng. too. they really cutest duo alive, and when jeng get out from that freaky club, JENG THE MAN YOU ARE ( sorry i really love nerd boy), and jodd who doing his tt because he doesnt want his parent worried, he such a cutie. and another freaky couple who lived near that forest is like cherry on top, i love they actually had daughter in the end, and the teacher who can wear anything she want in the end tooo, like girl you slayeeddd, and school keeper who can find her happiness in her new realtionship, oh my god i love they actually had their happy ending

this is series has a good plot while there some missing one or two, especially with the audio or some awkward camera angel or those imagination of both main charater that go wild, like it kinda turns me off and just skip it for most of episode. but it worth it when you bored and want something new

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Plot is a little weird but hear me out….

If you had to do a double take at this synopsis, don’t worry. You read it completely right: This plot is wack.

Silly plot aside, there are some profoundly existential scenes and dialogues questioning the meaning of ‘being human’ and what constitutes an existence worth living. I started watching this series for the hell of it but one episode turned into two, and then four and five, and before I knew it, the entire series had come and gone.

The relationship between Junior and Sun develops organically and at its own pace over several episodes without rushing into anything. As they navigate the world in their human forms, their attraction towards each other is obvious but largely unspoken, paving the way for an innocent and sweet teenage relationship.

The editing of the series could have been a little tighter. Some parts of the story felt disjointed and there are many random plot holes in this quirky storyline. But its quirkiness is also what makes the storyline so memorable.

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diva for sure

I started this show with zero expectations and I was happily surprised by how I've been attached to the characters.

Junior~aka penguin
He is so fun, diva behaviour, as zero survival instinct, like mister have a carnivorous boyfriend and he's like "you wanna eat me? go on! I'm waiting for you and my whole body is on display!". I just love the sass and the attitude, he's been bullied and when he understood that he was like "I'm not gonna play their game, I'm gonna set ✨️MY OWN RULES✨️ and fuck them" before walking in the school's hallway like a supermodel at the fashion week with his sports uniform turned into a crop top.

Sun~aka black panther
He's so down bad and head over heels for his boyfie, even at the smallest sulk he's like "I know you don't that on purpose but I'm still gonna give you the world and every stars in the sky in a golden plate". And my boy is so protective towards Ju, even before they really talked he's trying to help him not to be tangled into the bully game.

Mina~aka the goddess
She IS the moment! I love her with my whole heart and i wish we saw her more in the show 😭😭 Breaking the 4th wall and all this shit... I just love her 😭

Overall~
Super cute serie to watch with a light heart. I was there giggling and kicking my feet everytime they were cheesy, usually it cringe me a bit honestly but not with them.

Ps~
WHY DID YOU SCARED ME WITH THE "5 MONTH LATER" IN THE LAST EPISODE??? I WAS SO SAD 😭 (but they got the happy ending they deserved thank god)

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More mature than I expected

I had no intention of watching this series. The plot, the poster, everything gave me an extremely childish idea and I already expected that this series would be another low-budget production with a terrible script.

And it was a huge surprise to realize that this series is actually very good. The production is really interesting and has beautiful photography. The story, despite the plot holes, is captivating. And the actors are excellent and have great comic timing.

It is a simple story, but very well executed. The highlight here is Junior. At times he seems like an animation come to life. He is an expressive, funny actor who managed to do very well in the more dramatic scenes.

The story could be better. There are many arcs that are abandoned or that could be better worked on. Nam's bullying, Junior's brother, Sun's past, the aunt's son who died.

At times the story gets too stuck within its own narrative and doesn't expand these arcs into other paths. The secondary couple, without a doubt, is one of the biggest disappointments. They just tease, but they don't get anywhere with them.

The final conflict is a bit messy and the direction and editing really struggle to create a cohesive scene. They leave a lot of points open - the fate of the animal traffickers and why Sun took so long to return.

It's not the best Thai BL of 2024, but it's undoubtedly a competent and dedicated production that delivers a different story with a cast that exudes chemistry.

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Cute

The story was a bit immature for me, but it was a nice story about sticking together. Being there for one another.

Acting though was brilliant. Ben who played Sun and Jay who played Junior were excellent. Last two series I have watched has had young up and coming actors and they have been so good and natural.
Loved Junior just so adorable and goofy and carefree but loved big. Sun just wanted to be loved, he was super reliable.
The two friend Jodd and Jeng were awesome. Not silly just normal good friends.

Younger people will love this series.

Wouldnt rewatch it but dont really rewatch anything.

Hope these actors go far, well done. Oh there kissing was so cute and age appropriate.

There was some funny parts in it, dont think everyone would of got. But it had me laughing.

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Penguin Only

If you are inclined to watch this do not go into it with any expectations and you won't be disappointed. Yes it was scattered, poorly written and unbelievably stupid. I fully supported releasing the last 3 episodes together. Why stretch the unbearable? A better script might have them becoming shape shifters, exploring the world by night but living their animal form by day. Then a catalyst happens forcing them to make a choice. Their choice would include being adopted by Ton and Nam with Jeng and Jod as friends in their escapades. No, what we got was a whole lot of nonsense, with irritating side characters and with outlandish plot twists. Eliminate the rest of supporting cast and the money saved could have gone into more cgi to enhance the plot.

Then I remember Penguin and I'm okay with some aspects. He is innocent, naive, sassy with a big heart. He was the only reason that would excuse wasting 8 hrs of mind blowing nonsensical. Sun, rubbing his face against Junior aka Penguin and resting his head on Junior's shoulder while telling him how much he loved him, made for a very sweet moment. Junior crying in ep 10 undid me. His process of deduction and internal conversations are humerous. That is all.

Take Junior and Sun out and you can burn the rest. For relative newbies they were okay, especially Jay. I do hope they get better scripts because they are cute together. I can not recommend watching this. No, I really can not. Go to a real zoo instead.

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