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This series is everything i didn't want.
I didn't have high expectations for the series (and the novel).Since it's Omegaverse, I would have been grateful for just the "bare minimum" a simple, cliché story would have been fine but no, there isn't really a story here at all. Absolutely nothing happens. The serie explains the mechanics of the Omegaverse, but it lacks a plot, it essentially a story of their days at home or at the café.
Nakhun is a character who doesn't change; in fact, he is getting worse with every episode. He doesn't apologize for what he’s done, nor does he care about Phatsa; he just works, eats, gives orders, spends money on him, and repeats the routine the next day. He wants a baby, yet he barely has a relationship with Phatsa. Phatsa is angry, but he doesn't ask him why or how he can help; instead, he gives him a few affectionate strokes and tells him to come home with him. He does absolutely nothing to try to get to know Phatsa better! his tastes, his hobbies, his friends, or his family... absolutely nothing. He bit him and takes responsibility only for that; he does nothing beyond that, and if he does act, it is solely due to the effects the bite has on both him and Phatsa. Sure, he is affectionate and seems to care about him, but he does absolutely nothing to show it. He is a shallow, one-dimensional character.
Phatsa is completely irresponsible; that might have been okay at the start, but as the story progresses, he just lets things slide, and it makes less and less sense. Everyone tells him what to do, but never why, and he accepts it all without thinking too much about it. The only points in his favor are his initiative: he gets bitten and goes to live with Nakhun; he is unable to work so he agrees to help out around the house, he wants to see his friends but is forced to return home early. He's trying but with all the other characters that stand in his way, there isn't much he can actually decide to do.
The rest of the family is just flat characters lacking depth; they are poorly written characters who show no growth or initiative.
The only "plot elements" in this story involve the father trying to figure out who the pure omega is, and the attacks on the family, yet even these aren't explored properly.
It’s true that i didn't have high expectations, but this doesn't even meet the bare minimum.
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Got one in mind?
Well, this is it.
It's bad in every possible aspect. The script is awful, the acting is wooden, and the directing is completely uninspired. There's not a single redeeming quality to make it worth watching.
Not even one minute of screen time is worth it.
Dropped.
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NC Galore over substance
Maybe I'm missing the point of every episode but it seems to me that the characters in this series have no real purpose. In every episode they either go to location A or location B to have lunch or coffee and pointless conversation. And then they insert location C every once in a while, like a bar (where the most interesting characters get 30 seconds of screentime) or the office of the grumpy father who seems to be the only one to have a proper desk in this house while everyone else is doomed to work in an anatomical nightmare -the living room. With tiny tablets because the cars were so expensive they couldn't afford better technology. Also, lot's of dry humping. Sweet.
I was exited to see BoatOat again. "My Stubborn" was my guilty pleasure last year. "My Stubborn" had no real plot either but it showed the universal experience of being in a situation-ship with a fckboy who acts like your boyfriend but says he isn't. Men and women around the world can relate to that. But "Knot" should have a proper plot, right? I had high expectations in this co-production of M Flow and One31. So, what happened to the budget? The scene in episode 5 where Ongsa and Nakhin sit in the car looks cheaper than in the 80's. Everytime Phatsa holds a folder with company data and randomly finds huge meaningful information, I feel like I'm watching a high school theatre play- Who wrote this? Where is the plot? What is this all about? Do we not care? Because sometimes they do the pheromone thing and drop alpha and omega and NC NC NC?
Unfortunately the production team seems to think that as long as they deliver steamy scenes and ABO-lore, the viewers don't care about the lack of story building. The rating for "Knot" may be high but it's sets the bar excruciatingly low.
The actors are the least to blame here. Oat really looks sad when he cries but maybe he actually felt sad because I do too - when I watch "Knot".
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Good 1st ep!
It’s a good start to the series. I like how the story is moving along so far for it being the first episode. I like how Phatsa’s friends are explaining how alpha/omega/beta works in this world. I’ve been waiting for this series to come out so I’m excited to see how the characters develop. I’m currently reading the novel so I’m curious to see if the series will be similar to the novel or if they are going to change things up a bit. I can’t wait for next Tuesday and the second episode airs, seems like the story is moving along quick!Was this review helpful to you?
I don’t think the directors ever read Omegaverse
It feels like they asked AI to summarize the genre and yolo’d. As a huge OV fan who loved “Desire: ABO”, I’m extremely disappointed.The acting is weak, the system of OV is confusing, the script itself sometimes makes little sense to me. It lacks the heart that Desire had, and a lot if this I attribute to both the script and directing.
All in all I gave BO a second chance after the disaster that was “My Stubborn”, but I think they still need more work.
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It's just all over the place
It feels off for some reason, like super awkward in most scenes. I can't pinpoint exactly what, screenplay/direction/editing, something is not working.There are issues with the plot, hopefully it will be fixed in coming episodes. The acting is bad, partially probably due to bad direction as well. They have chemistry, but the NC scenes so far felt very uncomfortable. I was looking forward to a series that included all aspects of omegaverse, but I don't know if this will be enjoyable.
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So far there have been several things that have hinted at a more complex underlying storyline. Already by episode 5 there have been two attempts on Nahkun's life. Their soulmate bond where they can feel each other's pain will probably become an asset as the story develops. I'm really looking forward to the child that they create that's definitely going to be an enigma. I've only actually watched one other omegaverse series (ABO Desire) which indicated enigmas have superior intelligence and strength. The pregnancy should be very interesting.
The third brother intrigues me. I'm looking forward to seeing his character develop. I saw indications in episode 2 that he is a rival of his 2 older brothers. However, later in his interactions with Phatsa he seems to be a younger misunderstood sibling. The seduction scene at the bar in episode 5 foreshadows more intimate interactions. Honestly, Phatsa's friend could make a rock horny! Since he doesn't have real feelings for him, is the intensity of his sexually inherently related to his impending heat cycle?
We're only on episode 5. So much more to look forward to!
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REAL TRANSLATION NOW.
Until they give us proper translation and subtitling, instead of AI garbage, this gets 1 star.edit: It sucks that we had to fight for a proper translation, but now I can give a real rating.
Is this a masterpiece? No.
Is it even good? Not really.
But , I do commend the writers for sticking to the genre and all the weirdness that comes with omegaverse.
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All a bit wooden!!
First episode was just blah, too many dramatic pauses when nothing dramatic happening. Pale faced and super shiny actors. Hairstyles are ridiculous and the baggy clothes looked stolen from thier dad's. Actually just use marionettes, they just as wooden so far and can get a lovely shine with an electic polisher. Story has more holes in it than a mess screen. Gay for pay is unconvincing, why not use gay actors? Seen better production on a primary school play! At least kids put some effort in.I had high hopes for this drama but will see if it gets any better.
Thai drama has 2 sides now; sickly sweet ott childish garbage or soft porn with plots straight out of the 80's (soundtrack sounds like it too) next time will one be coming to fix his washing machine?
Please let Thai actors grow up and act in parts suitable for their age. (Don't get me started on the one hit wonders, BounPrem and BossNoeul pantomime shows. were they a joke? Or a bet?)
Actually I will give it a point for the pink milkshake reference.
Back I go to reading the books instead of having to watch this mess.
PLEASE GET BETTER, I WILL BEG!!!
Edit after 3 episodes: still sucks, not getting any better. One big disappointment 😞
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Just anything in name of ABO?
I don't understand the random plot it's like they started and then forget and then started fresh. Acting seems off for almost all characters (except in few scenes) that little girl popped out of nowhere to ask personal questions while they don't even know each other?She was there in the previous ep and they didn't even acknowledge each other that means they don't know each other or just this encounter was enough 😆😅idk ig if someone wants to watch it without using their brain then fine otherwise 😮💨
when I watched the trailer I had a little bit high hopes but now I just hope they can pull the story together in coming episodes or else it's won't be worth watching.
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ABO starter
It's a good starter for omegaverse world in live series, the complexity of abo world is simplified, but as someonw who red countless of abo novels, it's has no depth (oraybe we will wait and see).My main critics here will be the acting. The main characters are acceptable, but overall casts, are just too awkward that it sometimes distracting watching the series.
Still I'm looking forward to this every week, as I enjoy watching it.
Ep. 5 edit - getting frustrated with the pacing, and acting. And the camera works. Too distracting. This is like done by a new Begginer production.
Ep 7 edit - sorry can't take it anymore I have to drop it. Ep. 6 got improvements, I thought at least it can flourish from there but no. The story is like a pristine paper crumpled. Have good anticipation, but wrong execution. I can't even comprehend why is why one is angry or what not. Most of all is the acting. This is thr most reason I drop it. Like, is it even an official series? Extras are worsts too. I can't take it anymore. There are acceptable and some good actors/actress here. I'm not generalizing the whole cast. But with a mess of scripts + bad acting, sorry it's a disaster for me.
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Could have been better
I was really looking forward to Knot because the story had a lot of potential, especially as a Thai BL Omegaverse series. Unfortunately, the execution fell far short of my expectations.The directing is the biggest weakness of the series. Many scenes feel lifeless and lack emotional impact. Instead of drawing viewers into the story, the pacing and scene transitions often feel awkward, as if they weren't carefully planned or properly executed.
The cast also needs stronger acting to fully bring their characters to life. While some moments show promise, the performances overall don't convey the depth of emotion the story requires, making it difficult to connect with the characters.
It's disappointing because the plot itself is interesting and could have been something special. With better direction, stronger performances, and more carefully planned scenes, this series could have delivered a much more engaging experience.
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