Linda Palapala

Because your heart rules your head. If you watch more closely you'll see moments where Ming realizes he said or did something that really hurt Joe's feelings and tries to make amends. Example when Ming realized Joe wanted the couple mugs so Ming had their names engraved. He very gradually realized how much he cared and needed Joe but it was too late. Im looking forward to the last episode to see how the writers resolve everything. I do have several theories.

I just now posted another new thought. I like dramas that are complicated and make you think.

I keep thinking too much. The Master says if he wants to keep torturing himself and stay in this loop then go back to the body. If he wants to break the cycle then go thrymu the door. We're assuming hes talking about death but he doesnt say that. Is this like Groundhog Day where they continually loop until they discover what love means?

Oh, i see. What do you consider a bad ending?

Joe becomes the Noble Idiot.

We all kind of wish that but imo it would be too cheesy.

Before you change your rating why dont you wait until after the last episode?

They totally departed from the novel and you could cleary see that. Why? Did they need more action and drama than the novel? Did they want to use a different trope that was more Thai than Chinese? Did they want something unexpected from the novel?

It just occurred to me: the Master is Mings Master. Why is he contacting Joe? Is this the last temptation? So is he testing Joe to see if he decides to love Ming unconditionally? And he gives him the choice. Though choosing Ming would be the rhight choice, the road to take.

I find if there's too much happiness too soon i get bored

Good thought. I forgot about that aspect.

Good thought. I forgot about that aspect.

As good as binge reading the novel!

Yes.

They sure did. A total departure and im still trying to figure out why. I have a suspicion but we'll see.

I know. Mentioning the endless loop thing was kind of weird if you overthink. Wonder how they'll resolve this and win over his mom, his dad, tong etc.

We all do! They have made it so with a few clever looks. We want more! 2nd season? Their own drama?

Thats what im thinking too. The moral is 2nd chances, learning to love yourself. Until ep 11 which departs from the novel and changes the moral to...what? True love is immortal until you stop the loop?
An hour later: i now have a different opinion.

Lakhorns by nature are melodramatic. My Stand in is intense but not melodramatic. All stories use the same tropes.

Obviously, according to tropes, Ming calls back Joe with the reminder "dont you love me anymore". So Joe doesn't pass thru the door but eventually returns to Ming. Thats my theory anyway. This scenario, I believe is a total departure from the novel.