In terms of the rating: I think I figured it out. Maybe?
I remember MDL saying a few months ago that they changed the rating system and I believe now it only registers if you’ve “finished” the series in some way (marked it as “completed” or “dropped”). If you’ve rated it but are still “currently watching,” it doesn’t register your rating yet. I recall them saying this made the scoring more accurate, which makes sense in a way because you can’t really get a good handle on the show until you’ve finished it (you can change your rating of course, but that makes it fluctuate, which is what I think MDL wanted to prevent).
This adds up to the data. The rating says it’s from 6 users, and under stats, 2 people have dropped it and 4 have it marked as completed. So, it may not be the reviews that are affecting the scores, it’s whether someone’s rated it while still watching it or not.
ETA: Here’s an MDL that kind of talks about it (but not really): https://kisskh.at/article/new-stats-ratings-broken-down-by-watch-status-011013959. I feel like it read more details about it in a newsletter or something, but as pointed out below, this doesn’t seem to be consistent among other dramas. Ughh-it’s a mess lol but if you click on or hover over the orange rating box, you’ll see the average rating broken down even further, and the “currently watching“ rating is higher than the one shown, for what it’s worth.
@Liz: This is the best BL I have ever seen in my life and I'm not exaggerating. The story may be nothing special,…
I was thinking along the same lines as you! I’m definitely getting SOTUS vibes in terms of interesting story, good writing, likable characters, and overwhelmingly positive reception.
@Liz: This is the best BL I have ever seen in my life and I'm not exaggerating. The story may be nothing special,…
"The story may be nothing special, but the execution is brilliant." <-- You hit the nail on the head right here! We can probably all think of a drama that had a unique/interesting premise but was ruined by poor execution. Writing is another aspect that sometimes gets overlooked I think! I love that here, the writing is tight and dynamic and everything moves the plot forward--absolutely no time is wasted.
Y'all...it's only been two episodes but I have not been this in love with/more excited to watch a BL series since...I…
Also, I get that enjoyment of a series is subjective, but I'm scratching my head at this having a lower rating than series like, e.g., Red Thread (which sacrifices plot in favor of silence and unnecessary repetition) and TharnType (because nothing says love like non-consensual touching and a homophobic, hostile boyfriend). Not to mention the writing's much better here (I think anyway, so far at least). Sorry, I said what I said. ^^'
I have to laugh, that review has a huge problem with the scene where Tine tries to drug Green, and then says the…
"then says the show isn't as good as 6 other shows, 4 of which include characters that have sex with people who are too drunk to consent" Thank you! Can we say it louder for the people in the back!!
Y'all...it's only been two episodes but I have not been this in love with/more excited to watch a BL series since...I don't know when! (LBC maybe? Guardian?) I don't know what it is, but GMM just has the perfect combination with this series: the story, the writing, the acting, the characters, the humor--I love all of it! And I just keep falling more and more in love with Bright <3
Also, I almost always prefer the secondary couple in BLs and lament that they never get enough screen time, but this is one where I kind of don't want the secondary couple to come because I love the main one so much haha
Rewatching this now that it’s on Viki and I am falling in love with Seo Kang Joon all over again! He executives the dual Nam Shin role so perfectly, such a great job distinguishing them in the subtlest of ways. As android, he is such an adorable little puppy dog, and as human he is such a sexy, aloof chaebol heir (and don’t get me started on those exposed ankles and chest! lmao). The story of course is wonderful as well; love that there’s a healthy balance of romance and action.
On which website do you watch the subtitled episodes?
It’s also on Viki but I’m not sure if you have to have a premium account or not (I have one so I can never tell haha but in case you want to try there).
guys how is it so far? I do plan to start it but I would like to hear a word from some who already started it.…
Just adding on—it’s great! Only going off of one episode but so far the plot is fast-paced, humorous, and kept me interested throughout and impatiently eager for the next episode. I’m currently watching WRU as well, but so far I’m enjoying 2gether more so I’d recommend that one if you’re going to start one. :)
I don’t see how the synopsis could be portrayed as anything other than bad haha 😅
Yeah it’s frustrating! I think the translation is pretty on point though. Lazy Subber posted this on their Facebook page if you want to check it out; it’s a pretty recent post so you should be able to find it easily. LS also posted an article in the comments of that post talking about the rape culture in Thailand. Certainly it’s an issue in a lot of countries though, and in straight dramas/contents as well. It just seems to be used in a lot of BL unfortunately :(
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I remember MDL saying a few months ago that they changed the rating system and I believe now it only registers if you’ve “finished” the series in some way (marked it as “completed” or “dropped”). If you’ve rated it but are still “currently watching,” it doesn’t register your rating yet. I recall them saying this made the scoring more accurate, which makes sense in a way because you can’t really get a good handle on the show until you’ve finished it (you can change your rating of course, but that makes it fluctuate, which is what I think MDL wanted to prevent).
This adds up to the data. The rating says it’s from 6 users, and under stats, 2 people have dropped it and 4 have it marked as completed. So, it may not be the reviews that are affecting the scores, it’s whether someone’s rated it while still watching it or not.
ETA: Here’s an MDL that kind of talks about it (but not really): https://kisskh.at/article/new-stats-ratings-broken-down-by-watch-status-011013959.
I feel like it read more details about it in a newsletter or something, but as pointed out below, this doesn’t seem to be consistent among other dramas. Ughh-it’s a mess lol but if you click on or hover over the orange rating box, you’ll see the average rating broken down even further, and the “currently watching“ rating is higher than the one shown, for what it’s worth.
Also, I almost always prefer the secondary couple in BLs and lament that they never get enough screen time, but this is one where I kind of don't want the secondary couple to come because I love the main one so much haha