A Recommended Watch! With a few expectation adjustments necessary...
Fish Upon the Sky is definitely entertaining and makes for an easy watch if you’re already well-versed in the BL universe. I picked it up after binge-watching other series featuring Phuwin and Pond, and since this was the last on my list, I wasn’t sure what to expect. While it isn’t my favorite show they’ve starred in, I still enjoyed it overall.
The main storyline is lighthearted, funny, and engaging, perfect for unwinding after a long day. That said, much of the romantic tension felt incredibly forced and overly cheesy. I expect a certain amount of dramatics in this genre, but this show really leaned into it. For example, there are scenes where Phuwin’s character “slips” into a slow-motion gaze repeatedly back-to-back several times. Instead of feeling swept up in the romance, I found myself laughing and cringing in a way that pulled me out of the moment.
Interestingly, the secondary storyline often felt stronger than the main couple’s arc, which was a bit odd. Production choices and exaggerated dynamics hurt the show’s impact at times. Personally, I also struggled with how extreme the enemies-to-lovers trope was taken. It crossed into toxic territory that felt emotionally triggering. While watching, I kept thinking, “Red flag. Escape. Run. Break up.” Of course, BL often thrives on heightened drama, but here it sometimes tipped from entertaining into uncomfortable.
That said, the show still has its charm. There are plenty of sweet moments, genuine laughs, and lighthearted scenes that keep it watchable. Overall, I’d recommend this series as an easy, fun series if you go in with adjusted expectations and don’t mind a heavy dose of cheese.
The main storyline is lighthearted, funny, and engaging, perfect for unwinding after a long day. That said, much of the romantic tension felt incredibly forced and overly cheesy. I expect a certain amount of dramatics in this genre, but this show really leaned into it. For example, there are scenes where Phuwin’s character “slips” into a slow-motion gaze repeatedly back-to-back several times. Instead of feeling swept up in the romance, I found myself laughing and cringing in a way that pulled me out of the moment.
Interestingly, the secondary storyline often felt stronger than the main couple’s arc, which was a bit odd. Production choices and exaggerated dynamics hurt the show’s impact at times. Personally, I also struggled with how extreme the enemies-to-lovers trope was taken. It crossed into toxic territory that felt emotionally triggering. While watching, I kept thinking, “Red flag. Escape. Run. Break up.” Of course, BL often thrives on heightened drama, but here it sometimes tipped from entertaining into uncomfortable.
That said, the show still has its charm. There are plenty of sweet moments, genuine laughs, and lighthearted scenes that keep it watchable. Overall, I’d recommend this series as an easy, fun series if you go in with adjusted expectations and don’t mind a heavy dose of cheese.
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