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And, finally finished! It took me quite a bit - more than it usually takes me to finish these kind of stories.

I loved the characters (...well, except for Dudu's character in every universe... XD) and the story idea, but I'm afraid this is the proof I just can't tune to stories that are.... based on love stories! What I mean: I loved the cinematography, I adored Tantai Jin and the acting of everyone, the fighint scenes, the settings... and the time jumps were interesting and added layers and pathos... but on the long run I felt the plot was a bit dragged and the lovestory was being too dramatic (in the sense of making dramas, not in the sense of being tragic) often because of script shortcuts instead of actual reasons.
The backstory of Tantai Jin was enthralling and I'm not sure I've ever seen such a layered character (...yes, maybe Wei Wuxian), the way in which they told his backstory arc made me want to stick to the series even during the other parts, when the writing was taking naps.

That said, I still enjoyed the ride: it was an epic tale of two destined beings who, life after life and tribulation after tribulation, went along or tried to defy their karma for the sake of the other or for the greater good. In some way, this was a way of telling a simple tale: although some things never change, we are the masters of our own story and we can always decide what turn our destiny can take.

9/10 for me, and once again I'mma say: Luo Yun Xi, the actor that you are!

thank you! you know what, I always and usually love japanese BLs because they have such a special mood, and often the premises are unique... BUT the titles always put me off! XD

How cute and fun was episode 4?? I could watch Takoi be shocked at Shiono for HOURS, they make me laugh so much!! XD
This is such a good series! Light and enjoyable and full of life!

NINE? what BL series are you watching from Japan rn?

minute 58:23, after the NC scene, the translation says "do you think I'm a psycho? they say geniuses are all secretly psychos". they laugh it off, but then the eerie soundtrack starts to play in the background

I really LOVED the moment in which Wataru realized/feared Saeki could have gone away again... and honestly I hope he's going to tell Saeki about it. It's another step in realizing how much he likes him.

The actor is giving a great performance, I agree... even following the "theatrical/dramatical" style of lakorns, he manages to convey much more than just "rage" or "hate" or whatever in a tridimensional way.

I understand what you're saying! I was actually surprised when Tinn confronted him, because he didn't judge him in the lines of "you make me sick because you're gay" but he said "you can't do it because you have a public image" basically! Which, if we think about it, is still the case for many public figures even TODAY...
Maybe (and this is obviously just a maybe) if they weren't royals Vasin could/would have been a way more indulging father.

I like Vasin character to be honest, it's well built in his contradictions - I don't know how to write this, but for as much as he is strict with Tinn (because of his "honour", his role, his heritage...) he loves him deeply, and he is also generous with his servants and loves his country truly. I feel like he is not a bad guy, but his ideals are so strong that somehow "twist" his love for his family.

(it's still 1969 and not 2026, so his thoughts cannot be the same as a father nowadays...)

Awwwwww what a cute first episode! Keen is such a good actor, he has an INSANE chemistry with any co-stars he has been paired with up to now... it always looks like he's the real friend/son/nephew or whatever for real, he's such a natural!

And Cheewa's flirting? That's so unique and fun, it kinda reminds me of Duang (but without hyperactivity XD). That "I'm into you" was such a BANG! Well done, boy!

I can see this is going to be my comfort series for the next 9 weeks. <3

...just a sidenote on something I keep thinking from ep1... why does Siri have those horrible spiral-shaped tufts of hair on her forehead? T_________T

Tinn is so precious, this man has the noblest heart of them all! T_T

And grandma? The old lady rocks, she is so sweet and strong! If all grandmas in lakorns were like this, how many BL ships would be happier? XD

This episode was so well done, portraying different ways and shades of suffering, but also showing us how you can still shine whatever life throws at you. Love this drama!

I'm not ready to let these two, and their world, go... when this series finishes I hope we'll be gifted with some positive vibes' extra episodes, just like what happened with Litchi Island, because I will definitely have withdrawal symptoms after the last episode!

I LOVE this metaphore, you're so right! They have such a fluffy, positive, good energy and they are heartwarming to watch!

AUNGPAO! sigh, another series to follow... I need 36hours-days!

During the first 45 minutes of this episode I was thinking: "jeez Lil'Jane you're always the same AND P'Jane is always the same too, you're both dragging the same exact issues after all this time!"------ but then when, during the NC scene at the end, P'Jane was saying "you think i'm a psycho?" and the suspance music started and right after the OST started too... "you're a red flag but i'm color-blind"... my heart kinda made a switch and I thought: ok they are both two psychos, just different shades of it, and they are bound to be together and honestly: that's ok!

(PS Tee must be one of the hottest thai actors out there, I just MELT/FREEZE when he's on screen, he's so damn hot!!!)

Awwwww yes, agreed on everything! It kinda felt short on the premises it built up on: I mean, we saw a lot of details in the first part (jungle life, guerrilla life, student massacre, Vin's trauma, Sin's melting to Vin's attachment, the chief and his daughter, the bow-haired guy and all the issues between Sila and Mada...) and then in the second part they just glossed over the IMMENSE trauma that a death of a lover brings to one's soul and also the path that Sin must have took to build his life once again (also an individual, not only as "Vin's lover").

The way in which you depicted the lakeside scene kinda feels like fanfic material, you could write a new ending for the series and I bet we'll all be reading it gladly! XD

As for the other post about "The Edge of Horizon": I understand what you mean, it's VERY lakorn style so you gotta like tragedy XD
But history wise is pretty interesting, although it's way less detailed than Shine and WLF (plus the main leads are absolutely great together!)

I really hope we can get more series like WLF, in which history becomes the interesting stage for plots that represent humanity's fights, strenghts, hopes and sorrows in a way that is enriching and empowering!

If you like modern history, and this part of Thai history in particular, do watch "The Edge of Horizon" (currently airing) and "Shine" (from last year) - they are both set in the same social/political picture (if you haven't watched them already).

ciao! ti ho mandato una richiesta di amicizia perchè mi sembra quasi surreale trovare un* italian* qui! XD

Ahahahah loved this comment! I agree she is a bit extra, but somehow I feel like she is kind of a projection of my inner excitement when seeing all these extra good looking boys in wuxia clothes… I mean, who wouldn’t be so excited to see all these good looking guys 😂

I won't watch this (only because I have def too many titles running right now), BUT I just had to stop for a moment in awe of the title. Japanese BLs have such a way with titles, they deserve a prize or a 0.5 bonus rating only for that!