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Chaotic!!!
A very surreal series consisting of ridiculous situations, exaggerated characters and a unique sense of humour, that you'll either love or hate. For me, it had its charm and a very distinct identity. It felt refreshing watching such a different type of bl, even if the plot wasn't something you'd lose your mind over.I'd say the stronger part of the show is the acting. Shahkrit, who plays the boss, portrayed his role exceptionally, with his wealth of experience definitely elevating the comedy element. Earth and Mix shone through their performances as well, proving that they are just as capable in comedy as they are in drama. Ironically, their best and most genuine dramatic scene for me came from this series.
Overall, it's a good show and I do recommend it to anyone who just looks for a light - hearted series to pass the time. It does have heart and some very cute moments under all these layers of absurdity..
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Unexpectedly good
I really thought I wouldn't care for a boyband bl only to be pleasantly surprised by how solid and different this story was from what I've anticipated. The series mainly focuses on the challenges artists face in the music industry and realistically addresses the ugly side of the fame from every aspect. As for the romantic part, the show sets the standards high without following clichés and lines you usually see in bls, making the entire experience refreshing and unpredictable.William and Est as a new pairing, worked magnificently. Both their acting and their chemistry were spot on and they shined in their roles. But they weren't the only ones. The series makes sure to give attention to all the members of LYKN and make them equally important to the story, with them doing justice to their roles. Nut, specifically, really impressed me and I would like to see him act more in the future.
Aside from the story, the cinematography was also really beautiful and well executed, contributing to the creation of the series' unique identity.
Overall, I recommend this series to people who enjoy gradual character development and slow burn romance.
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I crave for more..
A refreshing premise that goes beyond the usual bl recipe and dares to experiment with other genres, by blending comedy with action and drama. Each episode --while lengthy-- is so enjoyable that you don't find yourself getting bored or tired.However, it suffered on the writing department. After a point the plot expanded so much it took so many directions that the focus got disturbed with some aspects of the series getting neglected; like the romance, the development of the side characters, even the main leads I feel didn't get the attention they deserved. Either the show should have had more episodes, so that all the plotlines could have gotten properly developed or the focus should have remained in a smaller scale of things and leave room for the characters to gradually grow both emotionally and mentally, because now it left me with the sense that I didn't get my closure. The show itself had set the bar so high in the first episodes, that I expected to see some things happen that I didn't get to after all..
Acting wise it was beautiful. It was my first time watching these actors and I loved their performances. Yin and War as a tv couple have that unique chemistry that gave me butterflies even when they only exchanged looks and that's something you rarely see.
Overall, the series is good and I really loved it! Definitely a fun journey for the viewer and I recommend it to anyone who isn't looking for a standard romance.
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A very feel good story
A very sweet and fun series to pleasantly spend your time. The plotline is not that deep, but the pace is good so it keeps you interested, without tiring you out with draggy and unnecessary scenes..I honestly gave it a shot to witness the birth of OffGun, but I enjoyed it to its entirety. All characters are interesting and both couples are giving chemistry. I don't consider it that much outdated, given the year it was released. For me, it's a series made with care and even feels fresh in comparison to the series we get nowadays of the same genre.
I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves good romance and fluff!
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A super progressive series
For starters it's not a bl, but has a lot of queer elements.We are talking about a very progressive series. It may start as a simple and fun story, but it really addresses a wide variety of issues, without being stilted about it. Nothing is thrown at your face to force you feel some type of way. Everything is incorporated into the plot, from the characters' point of view and has an impact on the story. Whether you agree or not about it, it's still in your discretion. The point is that some things you usually don't see in other shows here are getting presented, which is very interesting. All the characters are also super unique and very well written, representing all sorts of people out there and are very cleverly put into the story. Still, it's not a very emotionally heavy story. It will touch you in the feels many times, but it keeps its light heartedness in general.
The cast is great. All the actors are top notch and do justice to their roles.
Like in every other series of P'Jojo, the music choices are very cool.
Overall, it's a great series to give a chance to. It includes some controversial topics, but if you appreciate a well written and well paced story without looking for too much drama or too much comedy, this one balances it well I feel.
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The Most Romantic Series of The Year!
That's what they promised in the trailer and they kept their word. From start till finish, this series, above anything else, is deeply romantic. It's the old-fashioned romance you'll find in novels, which may sound cliché or cheesy by modern standards, but it's also so charming and pure and very fitting for a period piece. The costumes, the cultural and political references along with the careful attention to detail, crafted a really strong and authentic world, successfully maintaining the illusion of a true period setting.Despite the series' main focus being on the more serious themes, clever humour and light hearted moments have been naturally incorporated into the story, without feeling out of place. All the characters are multidimensional with their own goals and motives, as well as their own unique sense of humour, which makes them more charming and lovable. Great, Inn, Aou and Boom did an amazing job portraying their roles and delivering a wide range of emotions. Even the smaller characters contributed more to the plot than just being a comedic relief --like they usually are-- and gave heart to the series.
However, as good as this show was, it would have been amazing, had it had more episodes. It's among the few BL series that could have sustained multiple seasons, without getting tiresome. Many plotlines, close to the end, got a bit rushed to wrap up the series neatly with no loose ends, resulting in less depth and emotional impact than it could have achieved.
Overall, I definitely recommend this show to people who enjoy period dramas and romantic stories.
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Time well Invested
A brilliant series from the very well written story to the amazing cinematography to the exceptional acting. It perfectly combines mystery with romance and action all very cleverly put, evoking all kinds of emotions. It keeps you interested from the start till the end, making you speculate and theorise over the possibilities. The plot is so strong you really need to pay attention to all the details. It's also the reason the rewatch value in my rating is so high. I feel the second time it's gonna look like a new show.I recommend this series only to those who enjoy a complex story with dark undertones.
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A disaster..
Being already a fan of the manga, it was my most anticipated series of the year only to be left really disappointed. For the most part, the show stays loyal to the original material with all the necessary changes for cultural reasons, but the execution failed miserably. The story was buried under product placements and mass merch endorsement, one that I've never seen in any other bl going that hard. Some scene additions were totally unnecessary as well, offering nothing other than dragging the pace, when there was so much material to adapt already. All that combined with very childish music choices on the background. In all honesty, after a point I watched the episodes fast forward just to get on with it, with the only exception being the intro and the outro song, which I loved very much.As for the cast, it couldn't have been more perfect. These four actors were excellent for the roles and did their best, but even with their skills I didn't manage to connect with the characters at all. And when the writing suffers there's so much an actor can do.
Despite all that, I do recommend this series to anyone who just wants to see a very fluffy and non dramatic story. It has its cute and fun moments here and there and if that's the type of series you enjoy you could give it a try.
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Toxicity at its finest
A controversial show you either love or hate.Toxic and emotionally draining, but that's the quality that makes it special. It doesn't feel like a fairytale, where everything is sprinkled with stardust. It's mature and focuses on the ugly and less attractive side of people, when they are at their worst and succumb to their lowest instincts. I enjoyed watching these six characters being humans. Petty and flawed. They will definitely frustrate you, you will love them, you'll hate them, you'll sympathise with them, but they are all multi dimensional they feel real.
Aside from the story itself the acting must be praised. Every actor gave it their best and the result was amazing. I will commend Khaotung a bit more for delivering --in a terrifyingly realistic way-- one of the best scenes I've ever ever watched on a bl so far.
As for the music, every song selected fitted each scene perfectly and amplified the emotions the characters conveyed.
Overall, it's a show I definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in a less perfect story.
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It could have, should have, but didn't..
For starters, we are not talking about a BL, but a drama, that bares some of the exaggerated soap opera characteristics and features queer elements for a major part of it. Of course, being a series of 2018, do expect a lot of outdated notions and false terminology included --regarding someone's sexuality-- that affect the narrative to a certain degree. However, given that there are still people who think that way, you could say that this show, despite being old, it's representative of that part of society and can still work as a realistic aspect.The series as a whole, surely is entertaining. It has an interesting premise and the episodes will keep your attention, but after a point it felt a bit repetitive and draggy, it became kinda tiresome. The character development was neglected for the sake of more "glamorous" scenes. I would love if the initial focus, which was the big brother and his journey to reconnect with his family, remained and the story delved more into the emotional aspect, exploring the family bonds, instead of being brushed off and underdeveloped. It lost a lot of its substance after a point, for me, hence my mediocre score.
The acting I'd say was really good. It was probably the best part of these series and all the actors did justice to their roles.
Overall, I recommend this show, to anyone who doesn't mind watching unhealthy relationship dynamics. Mind you that there are a lot of toxic and abusive behaviours throughout its course, that could be triggering. The writing is a bit messed up, but it's still a fine drama with even some comedic elements to enjoy your time.
P.S. You won't find this series with eng subs by the official "GMM25Thailand" channel. Search for the YouTube user " Roop Thong BL Universe" instead.
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It was fine
One of the most visually pleasant GMMTV series I've watched so far. The cinematography was really beautiful and unique, accompanied by smooth transitions and proper music choices that complimented each scene in the best way possible to create a mystic atmosphere. The acting was pretty good and I was glad to see Win specifically in something so different.Regarding the story, I'd say it was well written overall and the premise was interesting enough and the series does a good job to keep you interested, but it didn't hold any significance for me. The attention to detail on the writing part, was mostly what this show lacked in, for me. Neither the fantastic element nor the characters were developed enough.
The series is slowly building up its story on layers, probably planning on getting deeper as the seasons go by, but as a stand alone, the first season felt like it briefly narrated the supernatural aspect of the story, instead of delving a little more into that incorporate part of the world building.
As for the characters, I didn't connect with them, and it had less to do with the number of the episodes and more with the fact that the story didn't invest time to really focus on any of them, but only on what was happening outside of them, which wasn't explored either. That significantly reduced the emotional impact a scene aimed for and could have accomplished.
Overall, this show is well crafted and definitely worth watching for the visual part alone, and I recommend it to people who are fans of the genre.
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Unfortunately Too Real
Among the most realistic and emotionally raw gmmtv shows. In only five episodes, the series dives deep into the detrimental consequences of comments, especially those that are made online, showcasing how social media, from a simple means of communication and expression, can also be weaponized to hurt people. The isolation, the peer pressure, the obsession of maintaining a fake image, the envy, the validation, the bullying, are common themes that naturally unfold in the course of the story to convey the simple message that people need to think twice before they speak. For me, I'd say it was hard to watch --even triggering at times-- because it doesn't shy away from exploring the ugly and very harsh side of people, but that alone makes it even greater of a show.The acting is amazing as well with all the actors giving the 100% and bringing out a gorgeous result.
I definitely recommend this show to everyone. Living in an era where social media is part of our everyday lives and harassment has become a second nature to many people who abuse the freedom of speech instead of using it productively, I feel this series is a good way to increase awareness of the problem.
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Good overall
It took me a while to warm up to this series. Plot wise, it's not something super unique to lose your mind over, but it does have its comedic moments and at the end I came to love each and every one of these eccentric characters and all the chaos that was happening around. But I have to point out that Pond as Judo won me over the most. His role is really hilarious and he does justice to his part.Overall, it's a fine mini series if you want to pass your time and if comedy is among the genres you enjoy, I recommend it.
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P.S. I loved it
A series that perfectly combines unpredictability and predictability at the same time. Its enticing plot sucks you in early in the series and doesn't let you go till the end. It does have its dark elements, but it's still very enjoyable to watch. By no means it's perfect and there are some exaggerated even unrealistic moments that don't align that much with the show's identity, but they don't overshadow the overall experience. I gave it such a high rewatch value, because in the second time I feel one will be able to piece better some of the info scattered into the episodes and also pay more attention to the characters and their mannerisms.I do recommend the series to anyone who loves messiness and a bit more heavy drama.
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Authentic and unpolished
In all honesty, it's not a bad bl at all. It actually feels very down to earth and real in comparison to the majority of the shows of this genre. It addresses some matters more realistically and successfully captures the struggles of teenagers. It may be overdramatic at some points, but it's the right amount of overdramatic if that makes any sense.The actual drawback for me, was the lack of care put in this show. The writting in some scenes was great and in others was scrappy, making you wonder if you missed something along the way.
Overall, it's a fine show and very unique, but if they had paid a little more attention and made a few adjustments, it could have been incredible. I do recommend it to people who look for an unconventional series or people who would like to see Frank and Drake as leads.
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