A Rare Masterpiece Transcending The BL Niche
I rarely write reviews, but The Top Form needed to be reviewed.
The series was incredibly artistic, with every scene tastefully and intricately designed and seamlessly sewn together. The quality of the series truly transcends the BL industry. I don't know about the budget, but I'm sure it was nowhere near that of Kinnporche or The Next Prince; yet it might as well have been. The cinematography was impeccable, and the execution of the characters was perfection.
The actors Boom as Akin and Smart as Jin were absolutely phenomenal, and somehow their characters felt parallel to their real lives. Boom is easily one of the best actors in Thailand and stands alongside War in terms of his micro-expressions and attention to detail. Smart, much like his character Jin, young as he might be, stepped up and did justice to the partnership, especially with all the improvisations he made. They were perfect together.
Loved:
- The screenwriting, cinematography, scene design, and overall production were top- notch.
- The main characters' mutual obsession felt so authentic, and any conflicts they faced were resolved swiftly- thank goodness!
- While I' m not usually a fan of Japanese works, I really appreciate a good story. This series captured the manga' s essence beautifully, blending Japanese vibes with a distinct Thai flair. The balance in the story' s identity was just right!
Could' ve been different:
- Episode 06 was quite triggering for me; I had to pause a few times to get through it. I really dislike Johnny and would have preferred a different approach to his character. However, I do recognise the series' response felt quite realistic, and that' s a bit disappointing too.
- I wish the venue for the award ceremony had a bit more flair, but that' s a minor issue in an otherwise fantastic series.
- It felt a bit short. Those 11 episodes flew by way too quickly!
The series was incredibly artistic, with every scene tastefully and intricately designed and seamlessly sewn together. The quality of the series truly transcends the BL industry. I don't know about the budget, but I'm sure it was nowhere near that of Kinnporche or The Next Prince; yet it might as well have been. The cinematography was impeccable, and the execution of the characters was perfection.
The actors Boom as Akin and Smart as Jin were absolutely phenomenal, and somehow their characters felt parallel to their real lives. Boom is easily one of the best actors in Thailand and stands alongside War in terms of his micro-expressions and attention to detail. Smart, much like his character Jin, young as he might be, stepped up and did justice to the partnership, especially with all the improvisations he made. They were perfect together.
Loved:
- The screenwriting, cinematography, scene design, and overall production were top- notch.
- The main characters' mutual obsession felt so authentic, and any conflicts they faced were resolved swiftly- thank goodness!
- While I' m not usually a fan of Japanese works, I really appreciate a good story. This series captured the manga' s essence beautifully, blending Japanese vibes with a distinct Thai flair. The balance in the story' s identity was just right!
Could' ve been different:
- Episode 06 was quite triggering for me; I had to pause a few times to get through it. I really dislike Johnny and would have preferred a different approach to his character. However, I do recognise the series' response felt quite realistic, and that' s a bit disappointing too.
- I wish the venue for the award ceremony had a bit more flair, but that' s a minor issue in an otherwise fantastic series.
- It felt a bit short. Those 11 episodes flew by way too quickly!
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