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Beautiful Darkness
A really interesting thriller drama that explores the flaws and weaknesses of human nature through each and every of its characters in great detail. The story as a whole doesn't leave you in awe, but the mystery is handled really well with every episode offering a new piece to the puzzle, while still keeping you in the dark. The beautiful cinematography and atmospheric direction only add to an already well-executed series, amplifying its darkness and giving it a distinctive identity.As for the acting, I can only praise the cast. All of its members are accomplished actors with experience that contributed to this beautiful result, portraying their characters in the best possible way. Especially, the girls did a magnificent job and truly got to shine.
I definitely recommend this series to fans of the genre. It's a well-paced show that doesn't drag or gets boring. It successfully keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very last moment.
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Appearances Deceive
A really fun series of anthology episodes that address relationship problems you don't often see showcased in other shows. It perfectly balances comedy with heartfelt moments, without getting tiresome or repetitive. It is well written and well produced overall.The acting is pretty solid across all cast members as well, with every new episode featuring a guest star who shines in their role.
In all honesty, I had low expectations only to be pleasantly surprised by how good this series turned out to be. I do recommend it to everyone, because I feel that this show can resonate with many people.
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An overstretched Nothingness
When I watched the trailer I didn't expect much, but it actually started really well. I ate my words for the first five episodes and I was so pleasantly surprised, but then it flopped. No depth was given to neither the characters nor the couple dynamics. Everyone in this story remained two dimensional from start to finish and it's a shame because all of them had so much potential to be fleshed out in 16 episodes. Instead of that we got a pointless back and forth between the two main couples for multiple episodes and almost zero screen time for the side couples, when there was so much room for development. Don't get me wrong, it does have it's fun and cute moments, but that's just it. Nothing really substantial. If they went for a 10 episode series it would work, but 16 episodes is just a waste of budget.The acting overall was fine. The actors did their job. For me, Aou and Boom really carried the show, even with their limited screen time. They are very experienced actors and elevated their roles.
If you're interested in watching something feel good with zero drama just to pass your time and relax that's a fine show to watch.
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Incredible from every aspect!
By far the best series GMMTV produced for 2024! Words aren't enough to describe how good it was. For starters, we are not talking about a bl, but a show that mainly revolves around the themes of family bonds and friendship. Each episode was unique and a rollercoaster of emotions, that you'd find yourself from laughing to crying in a matter of seconds. By investing on a cleverly written plot and well developed characters, this show never flops or gets boring.What's more fascinating to watch is that aside from the main cast, who's acting is excellent and their characters so lovable with great chemistry and interactions, you also get to see cameos of many actors that manage to shine just in that small amount of time they are given, portraying very well thought and deep characters with their own past and motives and that's something that many other series struggle to give even to their main characters.
I highly recommend it to everyone! I feel it can touch anyone's heart one way or another, given the variety of stories it offers. Just check it out for yourself and you won't regret it!
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A Decent Effort
A typical love story revolving around the vampire lore. It's not anything extraordinary plot-wise, but it does have a beautiful aesthetic, with scraps of gothic elements and some very interesting musical choices, that add a more dramatic tone to the series, aligning well with the overall theme. If there's one thing I feel was missing, it was the proper exploration of the vampire world. This show focuses mostly on the romantic aspect, without delving deeply into the supernatural part, resulting to a weak world-building.Regarding the acting, it was my favourite part of the series. Joss and Gawin as the main leads, did a really good job portraying their characters and showed a great chemistry. For me, this was Joss's best role so far -- he was magnificent.
I do recommend this series to people who enjoy vampire stories or supernatural elements in general. It's a nice series to watch!
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Lived up to my expectations
A very well written and consistent story, that successfully captures the essence of a fairytale with its great performances and ethereal music choices. It's not a series that left me speechless plot wise, but it has a very mesmerising atmosphere that just draws you in. Namtan and Film really acted their a**es out without one outshining the other. If anything, they compliment each other so well. The side couple, I didn't mind but I didn't care about either. The acting was good, but the series could survive just fine without that storyline for me.Overall, it's a show worth checking out if you want to see a good gl or just enjoy romance in general..
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Beyond fulfilling and worth watching!
A series rich in locations, colours and flavours, framed by a retro aesthetic and tasteful music choices. The romantic aspect is the primary focus of the story --with some action and clever comedy elements combined-- yet no character lives in the shadow of their relationship. We got four very distinctive, fleshed out and independent personalities with their own goals and motives, that could stand alone and still keep the show entertaining.Acting-wise, the characters are uniquely portrayed and all the actors deserve praise for rising to the challenges and demands their roles present. I will commend First a little more for his performance, only because his character's portrayal heavily depended on micro-expressions and affective flexibility; something I consider really difficult and he does exceptionally.
The show is not flawless and it might have a few loose ends here and there, but it is a very enjoyable and fun ride and I do recommend it to anyone who will watch it for what it is. If you expect a deep mafia drama plot, I suggest you look elsewhere. If you're also looking for a cute, fluffy series of green and red flags, you won't enjoy this series guaranteed. This show embraces the grey. It doesn't follow a moral code and no character falls under the category of the good or the bad guy. The duality of the series, is what makes it stand out from the stack of bls.
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Back to the Start
A refreshing and clever concept that parallels parts of Krist and Singto's real life stories and focuses on the aftermath of a breakup and a couple's attempt to reconcile, rather than developing a blooming romance. It's a more mature and unusual approach of a love story, especially within the BL genre. Set against the backdrop of the media industry, the series also address some of the issues public figures face, giving you an insight on how the industry works.I wouldn't say, it's an overly dramatic show. It has romance, both funny and heartbreaking moments and a sweet nostalgia that takes you back to SOTUS and the early days of BL. Singto and Krist's chemistry is still superb, as if no years have passed and it's fascinating to see how both have evolved and matured as actors over the years.
My main issue with the series, was that sometimes the writting felt overflowing and choppy. I just wished the script lingered more on exploring some matters that held considerable weight in the story, instead of brushing them off fast and introducing subplots that offered too little to the story or the characters.
Having said that, I will recommend this show, because in spite of any flaws, it's truly fulfilling and satisfying to watch, and it's also something different.
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Went in one ear and out the other..
I feel it did start on the right foot and had a smart editing, but somewhere along the way they lost it with non substantial moments and plotlines that didn't develop or evolved the characters to make them multidimensional. And it's damn shame, because close to the end, this series showed what this drama could have been if it had better writing. It actually gave me one of the best and most heartbreaking back stories I've ever seen in a bl drama. I can't help but praise Mark for his performance as well. He is an A-class actor that managed to shine even in a series as this one. Don't get me wrong, this show was cute and I loved Mark and Ohm's chemistry, but if it actually focused on properly building up its characters and had less episodes, this would have turned into a brilliant mini series.As for the side story, it was the biggest mess. It offered absolutely nothing. It was frustrating and complicated, but not complex or deep in any way. It took unnecessary time and space.
I will recommend it to people who just want something cute to pass their time, but for those who aren't interested, episode 10 alone will pull at your heartstrings. It can actually stand as an episode of its own and if I could rate it individually, it would get almost a perfect score from all aspects.
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High Expectations, Higher Reality
A fantastic thriller drama that masterfully blends its dark undertones with moments of comedy that don't feel irrelevant or forced, but rather uplift the atmosphere and are naturally incorporated into the story. The series is also well-produced and well-written, maintaining a steady pace without becoming boring or drawn out. Despite its genre, the show is filled with a lot of heart and depth, especially through the characters of Ozone and Day—played by Gun and Pond respectively.As for the acting itself, I don't have enough words to praise Gun Atthaphan for his brilliant performance in the series. He was exceptional, portraying a really difficult character and setting the bar too high once again with his acting skills. The rest of the cast also deserves recognition for their strong portrayals, contributing to the show's overall excellence.
I highly recommend this series to viewers who don't mind angst and tension. It does a great job enticing you till the last minute.
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Wasted Potential
An interesting premise with strong and likable characters, but with unfortunately poor execution. Before anything else let me say that Ohm and Leng delivered as a couple. Their chemistry was present and you could see their effort, but the writing failed from all aspects. The build up was missing. Many things were rushed, resulting to half-assed character development, plot missteps and after a point not story left to tell. They tried to merge romance with action, but there was imbalance. The romance was too much and the action was too little, with none of them ending up good. If they have taken their time to properly explore the characters and not stray from the original plot this would turn into a totally different show that could still maintain its romantic and fluffy side. Alternatively, if they wanted to maintain a fast pace, turning it into a mini series would also work.As for the acting, it was fine for for the most part and I appreciated the cinematography and some interesting musical choices.
Overall, it's an okay series to spend your time with, but nothing really memorable for me. I would give it a chance just to get a taste of Ohm and Leng as a pairing if you're curious, but also for Ohm Thipakorn. I think he did very well.
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A Happy Pill
A sweet and innocent high school series with neither the story nor the characters standing out that much or having any actual impact to me as a viewer at least. The plot development is consisted of either fast problem resolutions or sub plots that don't really contribute to the story. The series could have certainly benefit from a lesser number of episodes or alternatively by exploring the characters more, outside of their relationship, so they could get fleshed out properly.As for the young actors, they did well. I found all the pairings well matched, but I'd say in terms of story and development, the main couple of Kit and Shane, was the strongest and most interesting to watch. The character of Shane was the best in terms of writing, for me, and I enjoyed Luke's acting style the most.
Having said all that, I do recommend the series to anyone who wants to take a break from heavy dramatic shows and relax. The amount of cuteness and fun moments in this show are literally healing and heart warming.
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Flawed and Messy but it adds to the Fun
A very lovely romcom that blends comedy with drama really well, without becoming angsty or unbearable, but still keeping you interested on what is going to happen in the next episode. There is just something truly endearing about watching two completely incompatible characters getting paired up in a story and in such a humourous way. The concept feels unique and refreshing and it doesn't lack in any aspect when compared to the romcoms that come out nowadays. On the contrary, the story is solid and easy to watch. I'd say it has its fair share of nonsensical situations and plot development issues, but that doesn't actually discourage you from keep watching.As for the main actors, Singto and Tae --already being a fan of them-- I was eager to watch them paired up together in the series and I was pleasantly surprised by the result. They had a really fun dynamic and great energy with their chemistry and their acting being really strong.
Overall, I do recommend this series to romcom fans, who look for a light-hearted story. The 12 episodes will go by like water and will brighten up your mood.
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I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version
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Almost but not Quite
Definitely an interesting premise with beautiful cinematography and good acting, but bland writing and execution. It attempted to give focus to many characters and escape the common BL standard, but with lukewarm results. The story that was building up for the majority of the episodes --even though interesting-- wasn't properly developed and got written off very quickly to give space to the romance, which wasn't properly developed either.The main characters didn't feel as main characters at all. The actors were good, but their characters were not strongly written, making me unable to get emotionally attached to them or their story. And that goes for the rest of the cast as well. The writting only scratched the surface for their roles with the only exceptions being a few side characters that actually managed to show depth, despite their very limited screen time, making you want for their stories to be explored more.
Another thing that fell short, for me, is that for a period drama, it didn't give you the illusion that it was set in a different period of time. It lacked the cultural references that would create a strong world built and the characters felt modern both in the way they spoke and the way they approached some matters, which seemed unrealistic for a past context.
Overall, it's a nice story to watch and a genre you won't easily find in bls, so I do recommend it to those who want to watch something different and also love slow burns.
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Rescued by YothaGun - Saved by FaifaWine
If you're looking for a refreshing uni story, this show isn't any different from the countless others that have been released over the years, minus the length and the big cast of so many loved actors, which was a nice surprise. What's really strange about it is that it doesn't feel like a series that belongs to 2025. It carries many outdated aspects from way older bls as well as recycling certain stereotypes. After so many years, I'd expect the writting to be more careful when it comes to some sensitive topics like consent (expressed or implied) and boundaries, that can send the wrong message when written poorly, especially since the target group is young audiences. The series failed on that part a few times.Stories:
ArcArm [Episodes 1-8]: The struggle was real. I grew tired after episode 2. There was literally no plot to stretch for 8 episodes. 4 episodes --maximum 5-- would be enough. I don't know what Force and Book did to deserve this backpedaling to their career. The only redeeming quality of this story, was a few funny moments and their good acting. They worked much better as side characters for the story in the later episodes. As for the side couple, it was just there. Their characters weren't distinctive at all. Very flat interactions, that didn't really offer anything to the story.
YothaGun [Episodes 9-16]: Prevented me from dropping the series. It basically follows the same logic in the way the romance is developed in the first story, but it's much more improved. The characters are more fleshed out and the plot is more solid, tackling some serious issues along the way, but it still has its ups and downs on the writing department. I didn't enjoy the romance that much and I wish this story focused a bit more on the important parts of the characters that shaped their personality. My favourite part was the acting. I knew Perth was good, but I watched Santa for the first time and he really impressed me. Aou and Boom were the side couple, and as always they were that good you wished you'd see a spin off of their characters.
FaifaWine[Episodes 17-24]: Actually the most interestingly written romance out of the three from the meeting to the development to the interactions between the characters. It's the healthiest and the most relatable story I'd say. Great acting from Junior specifically. The character of Faifa is by far the best written in the entire series and he nails it. It was a story worth waiting for and I enjoyed it the most.
Music:
I can safely say that it was the worst part of this series by far, hence my super low score. I know it's cheaper to use songs from the gmmtv records, but gosh I got a headache listening to same song at any form. Some scenes demanded the silence, because they were serious and others needed different type of songs to amplify the vibe of each scene. A lot of times it ruined the mood the actors set and it didn't fit. I really don't know whose idea it was to add to the classic staring contests non stop music after each sentence was spoken. The countless sound effects were just the cherry on top. At least, for the last part everything was reduced, which was a relief for me as a viewer.
Overall, if you just want to pass your time or relieve your stress sure it's a fun series to watch, but nothing to lose your mind over.
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