TheGrimScreamer

Why Do People Like This Show?

I will start with all the actors did an AMAZING job and this review isn't about their acting or how they did their roles. I have no fault at all with them.

That being said, this movie was so disappointing. The high reviews deceived me into believing it was a good show. I did laugh out loud about 5 times throughout the show and First and Khao were the highlight of the whole series. I loved them!

Like I said the actors all around did fantastic, they nailed all the comedic parts and I loved them. The story on the other hand was the main issue for me.


MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW....



First off, the way Heng was written made him seem like he had a mental handicap. He was a 30 yr old man and acted like a 14 yr old child most of the time. I'm not saying that a grown man can't be clueless and happy and a yes man, but this guy was so much worse than that. I don't know maybe it was me, but I had a hard time seeing him as a grown up. He doesn't say no to anyone. Constantly stutters and NEVER says what he means. Nor does he question anyones actions or motives. He just goes alone with whatever anyone tells him and it's frustrating. The bright side to this character was Earth. He did an amazing job and he was so funny. I loved seeing him as a bright cheery person instead of the stoic smoldering 'alpha' type he usually does.

Next we have the boss. This character was HIGHLY inappropriate and crossed so many lines it was kind of disturbing. He stalked Heng, had LOTS of pictures of Heng in a file on his computer, background pic on his phone, and wouldn't listen to a thing Heng said or better yet, let him get a word in. He couldn't or wouldn't read the room either when he was pressuring Heng and making him NOTICEABLY uncomfortable. The boss character was gross in his action and the villain of this show. The actor was awesome, he did a fantastic job and sometimes I felt sorry for his character having a crush on Heng. But then he overshadowed any of that when he pushed his way into Heng's life, lived with him for a year without ANY indication of any romantic feelings or a SINGLE date and then proposes to Heng in the middle of a mall concert and doesn't listen to Heng at any point. Then when Heng loses his memories, the boss uses that to pressure Heng into still marrying him even though he KNOWS Heng loves Mo and was going to call off the 'wedding'. During the wedding if Heng wouldn't have faltered, the boss would have gone through with it, but since he conceded "defeat" we are supposed to think he's a good guy? nope.

Then we have Mo. Good lord that character is a MAJOR selfish jerk. He was such an a hole to Heng. HE DOESN'T COMMUNICATE ANYTHING. Then walks around with a hurt puppy dog face. He plays with Heng's emotions and throws tantrums when he doesn't get his way. He made no sense. He wants to date Heng, Heng finally agrees when Mo says he won't be his friend anymore. Emotional blackmail. Next Mo doesn't want anyone to know they are dating. Mo doesn't want to tell Heng's mom they are dating. Mo goes along with Heng's mom when she mistakes Heng's friend as his girlfriend. Mo's idea, but he punishes Heng for it. Breaks up with him for it. Heng is literally BEGGING Mo, with tear running down his face, not to go because he loves him so much, and Mo still says he doesn't want to be with him or love him anymore and walks out. FOR A YEAR!!!! When Heng loses his memories, Mo just lets him go get married even though he KNOWS Heng is being pressured and doesn't want it. He is just ok with him marrying someone else and possibly being forced to sleep with said icky 'husband' on the honeymoon he definitely did not want. But NOT ONE WORD for Mo. He is such an unlikable character most of the time. It made me want to punch Mix in his beautiful face numerous times!

Then we get to the ending!! Mo and Heng FINALLY get together.........for like a week and then Heng leaves for Japan for THREE YEARS. They get engaged, which was one of the best parts in the show, and that's it. Mo stays in Thailand and Heng leaves for Japan. The End.

Again, I really loved all the actors and the cameo from First and Khao made it worth the pain of the rest of the series. I sincerely did not like the story and kind of wish I would have skipped it.

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Toxic Friendship

I can not handle how much I dislike Tuo. He is so manipulative and toxic to Junxi. I get that he has had a mad crush on Junxi for their entire friendship and that he treats his 'friend' poorly because Tuo is worried about his own feelings, but he really doesn't give a crap about Junxi's feelings. It could just be because the show is rushed and there isn't a lot of talking going on before they move on to a new scene. Examples how Tuo doesn't truly care about Junxi. He basically SA Junxi in the movie theater bathroom. He non con touched and kissed him afterwards. When Junxi asked him to give him time to adjust to the idea of becoming boyfriends instead of just friends and to not kiss or touch him without his permission, this dude IGNORES his existence for days and treats him like a stranger or an enemy. Junxi is so confused about his own feelings and the fear of losing a friend he's had since he was a child that he acts like he's in the wrong instead of Tuo. And when confronted Tuo says he could never hate him and then gets mad at Junxi when another student tries to non con kiss him, and as punishment pressures him into having sex.
I opted out of the rest of the series after that. I don't get the whole 'I have a crush on my friend, so I'm going to punish that friend, treat them like crap, gaslight them into thinking they have to either date / sleep with me or our friendship is over' bs. Protecting your heart, definitely, but not by tearing the other person down to make you feel better or throwing tantrums to get what you want from them.

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A light and fluffy series I'll be rewatching

This was such a great fluffy, with a smidge of drama, show. I loved that the 'nerds' were just that. They didn't change who they were to fit someone else's idea of them. With the exception of Daisy, she tried to change but not because her boyfriend wanted it and it was cleared up very quickly. I loved all the 'alpha' males in this series! As soon as they caught sight of their love interests that was it. They charged in full speed and didn't pull any punches. There was no miscommunication and only like one or two misunderstandings that the characters were quick to correct. Sure there were some scenes that were a little cringey and you do get some second hand embarrassment on occasion, but that doesn't stop it from being funny and fun to watch.

Nuea and Toh - I loved how unashamed Toh was in his obsession with Nuea. His imagination is hilarious and his confidence is great to see. He also doesn't shy away from kisses or touch or anything really, when he's given the chance. lol Nuea was a little hard to like the first episode, but you can kind of understand that Toh needs those little pushes to get him to see that he can have his crush. I ended loving Nuea so much! They were both great together.

Sky and Joa - Joa was so stubborn, but understandably so. He is a little chubby, though not really, and insecure. He sure made Sky work for his affection. lol Sky is the best character in the series, in my opinion. He was so cute and funny and so set on getting Joa to give him a chance, almost from the moment they locked eyes on each other. He was pushy, but not aggressive and he always respected Joa's wishes. He constantly upped his game.

Intouch and Daisy AND Tor and Som, unfortunately, did not get much time in their own romances. They were awesome and I would have loved to have at least an episode or two of just Intouch and Daisy and one or two of Tor and Som. They were interesting characters and I wanted to know more.

Toh, Joa, Daisy, and Som - I LOVE their friendship. They were more like siblings that bicker and tease, but square up against anyone that tries to hurt one of them. Som was the mama of the group and she didn't take any crap. lol I could have just watch a show of these four without any romance and it would have been so much fun.

I would also like to add that I loved that none of the 'nerds' had a miraculous glow up. The all ended the series how they started it and it was awesome.

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