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OMG was that full of clichés and boring....
Have no clue why this show exists.It was sooooooooooooooooo boring with sooooooooo many clichés....
Even the NC scenes had no flair and looked steril to me....
The production tried but the two actors could not convey any feelings for each other.
The cheesy, cliché lines they say do not help either.
And the climax was a long winded denial of one to then make a 180° turn to have a happy end.
Overall, this was a waste of time.
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Two hours filled with a lot of nothing.
That was a waste of time.The first episodes is just a string of cliched "romantic" scenes -- the ubitiquous sponge bath, drinking and getting drunk, bad flirting, beach scenes etc. I am surprised there wasn't a fall-and-catch.
I didn't understand there was a story at all, until the first third of the second episode was over. And to be honest, it's not much of a story -- even though I have to say that the premise could have had some potential for an interesting story, when the writer confuses the real-life person and his fictional character, when he maybe starts to blur the line between reality and fantasy; but this was the most shallow version of this premise I can imagine.
The second third of the second episode finally did have some story -- but that wasn't nearly enough to develop anything, and relied on our suspension of disbelief. You can't tell me that two or three days are enough for two people to love each other enough to make life-changing decisions. That sounds more like the start of a famliy-centred tragedy, to be honest.
A lot of smaller details also didn't make much sense.
The acting was less than mediocre -- but I can't say if its the actors' lacking abilities, the poor direction or just that the script didn't give them anything to work with.
The only aspect I liked was the resort itself, which was beautiful and reminds me of mediterranean buildings with its white-washed walls, and the use of colours and light throughout the drama.
Was it good?
The colours were nice?
Did I like it?
I want these two hours of my life back.
Would I recommend it?
No.
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cringey characters/plot with some sweetness and spice
Overall: (after a couple of days knowing each other) "Why don't you stay and complete this place. Complete me. Give me a new life." There is some truly cringey dialogue, but it's a fast watch and had some enjoyable moments. Two episodes about 1 hour each. Airing on WeTV https://wetv.vip/en/play/lvdxvdkso18fdfe-The%20RenovationWhat I Liked
- sweet moments
- good intimacy
- resort setting
- the last few minutes of episode 1 came out of nowhere but it was fun (also a couple scenes in ep 2, one after the first end credits)
Room For Improvement
- character dumps and the voice overs (it made a little more sense once we discovered his job but I still didn't enjoy it)
- didn't care about the characters or want them to be together in episode 1
- tropey, 2 sponge baths in 1 hour
- nonsense dialogue, the flowers in the bathtub
- not a fan of characters who play games like towards the ending of episode 2
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beautifully crafted
The Renovation (2024) is a beautifully crafted Thai BL mini-series that seamlessly blends romance, healing, and self-discovery into a touching two-episode journey. Set against the backdrop of a scenic resort, the series delivers a heartfelt storyline while also featuring a rare but well-executed spicy scene—something increasingly scarce in modern BLs.Plot Summary
The story follows Arthit, a resort owner struggling with heartbreak, and Pee, a young writer searching for inspiration. Their initial clashes slowly turn into understanding as they embark on the journey of restoring the resort together. Along the way, they confront past wounds, uncover hidden emotions, and ultimately find solace in each other.
Why You Should Watch It
✔ Great Chemistry – The leads deliver natural and heartfelt performances, making their emotional connection feel authentic.
✔ Beautiful Cinematography – The picturesque resort setting enhances the story’s emotional impact.
✔ Simple but Effective Storytelling – The series may be short, but it manages to deliver a warm and meaningful narrative without unnecessary drama.
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This wasn't bad at all. Quite sweet & a little out of the ordinary.
Thai BL dramas are works which vary in depth of acting skill, of cheesiness, silliness, the number of 'extras' & of the scenery for example.This drama is not in the regular realms of Thai BL. There's a cast of only two, two small parts & a couple of 'extras', which you would expect to think has no depth but it was actually so fun!!
For two previously uncredited actors in film or TV I think they did a way better job than some seasoned Thai actors. There were element of silliness & comical cuteness, charm, romance & nakedness as well as a nice amount of cheesiness & cliches (I won't leave out the BDSM scene which was surprising, cringe, funny & a bit raunchy!!) The lack of other characters in this drama did not impact the watchability at all. The scenery was really nice, lovely resort, cosy, well decorated, somewhere you could see yourself enjoying a few weeks of relaxation & possible romance.
The production team did a great job here. I read some bad reviews but went with my gut instinct to watch & I'm glad I did! The OST is reasonably good. (Also, just to mention, I usually get frustrated with cheesy lounge music but in this case it was present but not at all annoying.)
You have to keep in mind, and account for the director's critique when talking about the acting. For me these two did a great job of telling a story & keeping me interested, entertained & feeling the emotions. Wasn't perfect & I'm sure they know this & see where they can improve. I'm actually hoping to see them again soon! Their chemistry is good but their love scenes need a bit of work, I'd put it down to direction & confidence. I'm rating this high as an all round enjoyable drama.
The 'putting drunk man to bed' scenes were more true to life than any I've seen yet in any drama.
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A Cute Gay Soap-Opera
This is romantic imagery at its best. I thoroughly enjoyed this series and did not see it as bad as some comments about this series have stated. While I am hardly one to dispute another person’s opinion of a series, this one, I think, was misunderstood. It is a gay soap-opera, not meant to be deep or intense. I loved it because it is not pretentious in any way. What you see is literally what you get. A stardust between two guys who found each other at exactly the right time in their lives. Will it work out? Will it last? Who knows, but it sure was a fun romp. The story itself is congenial, entertaining, and enjoyable. Nothing more and does not pretend to be anything but that.Was this review helpful to you?
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Light entertainment
I'll just be honest, I liked this drama just because the two main leads are so cute. The story line was very simple and too good to be true, but never mind. Two one-hour episodes were enough to keep me entertained. Loved the scenery (the hotel, beach and the sea) and love the cute smiles of the actors. I was a bit shocked when it started to show BDSM scenes, but then realized it was all within the writer's fantasy. I dont think I'll rewatch this, or maybe I will a year from now but I'm more curious to know more about the actors. Both seem to be new and would love to see the in other series, if any.Was this review helpful to you?
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Despite its Short Format, Power Packed Performances Indeed!
This is romantic imagery at its best. I thoroughly enjoyed this series and did not see it as bad as some comments about this series have stated. While I am hardly one to dispute another person’s opinion of a series, this one, I think, was misunderstood. It is a gay soap-opera, not meant to be deep or intense. I loved it because it is not pretentious in any way. What you see is literally what you get. A stardust between two guys who found each other at exactly the right time in their lives. Will it work out? Will it last? Who knows, but it sure was a fun romp. The story itself is congenial, entertaining, and enjoyable. Nothing more and does not pretend to be anything but that.A rather unhappy and downtrodden owner of a resort is renovating the resort he built from land his grandfather gave him. His backstory is sad and melodramatic, but I bought it because of its forthrightness. Athit (Golf Kunavut) is a deeply wounded young man, pretty much lost in his own world of hurt. Obviously heartbroken, he subsequently emotionally shut himself off from the rest of the world.
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Love, like life, is a series of steps, and we must start with the first one
Imagine 'Hotel del Luna' (2019), by South Korean Oh Choong Hwanm without ghosts walking through the rooms, 'Meet Me Outside' (2020), by Filipino JP Habac, without dating apps, or 'Hit Bite Love' 2023, by Thai Yuan Tin Tun Danop, with two lovers enjoying the pleasures and dangers of BDSM (something that breaks the tone of the series towards the end), and you will get 'The Renovation'.If this setup sounds generic, that's because it is. However, the Thai miniseries of the romantic genre by Nob Sathanapong Limwongtong, director of numerous BL series, such as 'La Cuisine' (2022), 'Ai Long Nhai' (2022), 'Gen Y' (2021) and 'Gen Y Season 2' (2022), among others, manages to find some new angles and emotionally effective ways to examine those turbulent feelings that arise when two people fall in love.
There are many much more urgent and exciting Asian BL miniseries with similar plots, but 'The Renovation' more or less falls into the above-average range of this crowded genre due in large part to the authentic and nuanced performances of its young actors.
Scripted by Wittavat Sungsakijha, the short drama of two episodes lasting one hour each, revolves around Manu (Kunavut Jirattikorn), a young architect unlucky in love who seeks to heal his heart, and P (Peter Paratthakorn Duangsawang), a nerd who recently graduated abroad, who dreams of being a writer and is looking for both a plot for his first novel and true love.
Their lives intersect when P arrives at a hotel complex under renovation owned by Manu, located on Hua Hin beach, one of the most famous tourist destinations among Thais thanks to its proximity to Bangkok, with a reservation confirmation and previously paid stay via social networks, waiting to find inspiration for his first novel.
While Manu assures that there could have been an error in the reservation system and that, as a solution, he could disburse his money through the same payment mechanism, but it could take around fifteen days, P will claim that he likes the atmosphere of the hotel, even being under renovation, so it doesn't bother you to stay in those conditions.
Without staff to attend to him, P will demand that Manu himself, as the owner of the resort, be the one who receives and cares for him during the days of his stay.
And although that is a perfect and quiet place to vacation or wait for the muses, it will also be a place for a palpable romantic tension to arise between Manu and P, and they develop an emotional evolution quickly, making it possible for one to find that person in the other. May it heal your heart, and the other that first true love that you were waiting for, and maybe, maybe, the inspiration for your novel.
I like the quotes of song lyrics, poems and phrases from musicians, poets and businessmen, such as Bob Marley, Ralph Ransom and Sam Walton, visible on the walls of the hotel.
I like how Manu begins to laugh and gains affability after the night in which he drinks with P and then takes him, when he is in a state of intoxication, to the guest room, gives him a dry bath and, with great modesty, He changes his clothes so that he can sleep peacefully. His distant and cold personality gradually transforms once he comes into contact with P and they begin to get closer.
Peter recreates P's open, frank and expressive personality with great success. The young actor is a pleasure to watch for his portrayal of the flirtatious visitor, eager to realize his dreams as a writer and find love.
Some other scenes establish flirtation and obvious sexual tension between the two: invitations to eat the food prepared by one of them in the absence of service personnel, that one visits the other in his room, worried, to make sure he is well, that Manu offers P a strong black coffee for a hangover, the way in which one takes care of the other, the games in the pool or those in which one paints the other's body, their dates for ice cream, on the edge of the pool or among lit candles at the Moonlight to eat squid…
Where did these two debut actors come from who, with their presence, fill the screen and demonstrate a chemistry that goes beyond the physical realm, being emotional, psychological and fully satisfying. I would like to see them in other projects with a better budget and script, in more complex characters.
Simple and direct, the romantic comedy emits refreshing and relaxing vibes, about two boys who, due to the circumstances described above, live together in a beach resort one summer and little by little open to love.
Filmed at the Paskani Hun Hin Resort, the beautiful photography by Nattapong Pakdeesri ('Gen Y 2, 2022), also shows the beach town that is 3 hours from Bangkok (200 km), and the 3 kilometers of little beach busy Hua Hin, a place famous for being a family-friendly and friendly destination, also thanks to its relationship with the Thai monarchy, since several kings have frequented this beach city usual.
The interest is not in the narrative arc as presented, but in the understanding of what they think and feel: the resort owner who heals the wounds of a recent breakup and feels confused, uncomfortable, in the presence of P, and the visitor who raises suspicions as a person interested in discovering the secrets of the hotel and its owner.
I'm looking forward to the second and final episode.
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Love is Love
As a bl lover I am also a boy who has feelings towards men in BL dramas but I am still a Asian teenagerI wish I would find my love in a such a coincidence expressed in this drama
these dramas makes me swim with butterflies
love it ..
so at the end there are few days for the end of the year 2024 cause today is Dec 21.the time that I writing now is 23.25pm Good Bye 2024 🥺 which is the year that teached me good lessons and gave me chances by separating me from bad people
For those who reads this comment type the date and time that u are reading my review.
Good night
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