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Rewatching GAP and finally leaving my reviews
Rewatching GAP, I noticed details that went unnoticed the first time. Some scenes, like the opening show, Nop flying with Mon’s little push and her signing moments, are unnecessary and disrupt the pacing, even reaching a cringe level. Still, the series has many strong points that make up for these moments.The tension between Sam and Mon is well built and keeps the viewer engaged throughout. Mon’s idolization of Sam and her quick disappointment upon reuniting have a real emotional impact. The flashbacks with the adult actresses, however, could have been handled more carefully; small details undermine the sense that those scenes take place more than ten years earlier.
The rich vs poor contrast is a classic and works within the series’ premise, but there are inconsistencies: Mon is portrayed as poor, even though she lives in a nice house, wears quality clothes, and maintains a lifestyle that doesn’t always support this narrative. On the other hand, Sam faces the consequences of her actions believably, establishing herself as the red flag, while Mon consistently remains the green flag. It’s interesting to watch Sam slowly change while Mon gradually “breaks her walls” and genuinely integrates into her life. Mon’s reactions to Sam’s awful behavior are realistic, and she gradually gains a better understanding of Sam’s dynamic, especially regarding her relationship with her grandmother.
This is where the series falters a bit with some exaggeration in infantilizing the protagonists, as if they didn’t understand that they are a couple just like a man and a woman. Still, in this context, the presence of the sapphic couple during the trip makes a lot of sense, reinforcing the subtext and emotional growth of the characters. The performances are excellent, with Becky standing out as Mon. Sam’s grandmother is well-developed, and her rigid behavior helps explain the conflicts and trauma affecting Sam.
The reconciliation scenes work, especially the final conversation between the grandmother and Kirk, and later with Sam, although the redemption feels a little rushed. In the end, GAP stands as a classic and nostalgic GL series, with clear strengths and some flaws. While not perfect, it aged like fine wine and remains both impressive and memorable.
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