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Honest Opinion
This started strong, but because of how slow burn it is, I kind of lost interest again. It’s not that I’m not into slow burns. I actually like them. I’m just getting tired of the same cliché formula.And why do JBLs always have the leads confess like two minutes before the series ends?
On a lighter note, you might still want to give this a chance. Maybe it’s just me who didn’t enjoy it as much.
Also, I really didn’t like how they brushed off the issue between Akira and his tutor. That was clearly grooming 😑😑😑
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Honest Opinion
This is the kind of slow burn I’ve been looking for. The plot feels fresh and different. It’s not perfect, but knowing it was made on a small budget makes it easier to appreciate what it achieved.At first, I kept complaining to my friends that the series was introducing conflicts it couldn’t fully sustain. But with a possible Season 2, I’m hoping it gets the chance to really deliver on those ideas.
And the chemistry between the two actors? Absolutely through the roof. Especially if you follow them on social media. It may be a slow burn in the series, but in real life, you definitely won’t be left starving.
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Chaotic but Funny
It was nice to see different people with different professions in one show. We have singers, actors, and a DJ. What surprised me is that they are signed with different agencies/companies.This show had me laughing every episode. All members have their own sense of humor. They have their own weaknesses and strengths. One thing for sure, all of them are not here just to play. They might be fooling around, but every one of them takes the challenges very seriously. And you know how I know? It’s because almost all of them are injured! 🤣🤣
What I like the most is that within those 10 episodes, you can see the progress of their bond. Also, you can see their individual transformation. They started off shy in the early episodes, but became more fearless and strong as the show went on.
I also like that they have different guests every episode. It helped me discover different artists (I just got to know Phuak, Oat, and Ink here).
It’s just sad when they are not complete. If I remember correctly, they were only complete in 3 out of 10 episodes. But, you know… showbiz. It’s really hard to keep schedules aligned.
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Honest opinion
First things first, this is going to be a hard review for me. I will be honest that I have a hard time separating my opinion as someone who read the novel, especially that TSFAS is my favorite BL novel.Watching it was very special to me. To see Arthit and Daotok not just in my imagination but literally as real people. Them choosing Ngern and Oat to do this is the best part. They were able to portray ThitDao well. And of course, we also got the best person for Direk — Jab. Other cast also did a good job, especially our Mae Min. I think my only negative take with the casting was Dao’s two fathers. I can’t see the chemistry and the actors’ connection with the characters.
As I said, it’s hard for me not to compare it to the novel, but I still believe that they were able to make it a good series. The story is still there. They were still able to make me cry with DoMin and the hidden sadness of Arthit.
But one thing I really noticed were those small things that were not included in the series. For others, it might be small, but those were what ThitDao was made of. Those small details that show Arthit’s gentleness and vulnerability. That show why Dao is Dao. The little moments that show how genuine and magical their love is. I love the Arthit that I saw in the series, but he was not the Arthit I fell in love with while reading the book. It’s missing some small elements, but then again, those small things are the reason why I love Arthit and Daotok so much.
Overall, I still appreciate the series for what it gave and how it brought the story to life. It may not be exactly how I imagined it, but it still holds a special place in my heart. And maybe that’s okay, because some stories are just meant to feel different when they leave the pages and become real.
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