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very mixed feelings on this one :/
I found this to be very entertaining and it only took me two days to watch the whole thing (which is fast for me). compared to other gmmtv bls, which I find a bit slow most of the time. I also really liked the side characters and how we had positive female characters, and didn't just relegate them to the villains of the story. Pang and Miriam, I <3 you
unfortunately I'm not super happy with the messaging in this show. I personally prefer my queer media to exist in a fantasy land where homophobia doesn't exist, I know that isn't realistic and I know not every show is gonna do that. THIS show though... it's a doosy. for one, I HATED how Tonhon was so homophobic at the beginning. honestly unredeemable no matter how hard the show pushes for forgiveness when I don't think he has really learned anything. what kind of horrible environment are you creating where your three closest friends are scared to talk to you about themselves?? ridiculous. I also didn't like the whole stereotypical thing were he isn't gay, he's straight but happens to like just Chon. YOU ARE BI!!! there is more than two options babe.
I also HATE Ton's father and how both the show and characters excuse his behavior. he's a bigot, I don't care that he "isn't actually homophobic! he's known the whole time. he just wants an heir!" he's been spewing hate for years to such an extent it's messed his kids up! also. it's 2020 not 1900. Who cares about heirs and them having your last name. your daughter is gonna have kids probably so boom.
to end on a light note, Chon's ugly ass shirts ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ he was having a breakdown and I couldnt help but laugh at his tie dye Minnie Mouse shirt!
unfortunately I'm not super happy with the messaging in this show. I personally prefer my queer media to exist in a fantasy land where homophobia doesn't exist, I know that isn't realistic and I know not every show is gonna do that. THIS show though... it's a doosy. for one, I HATED how Tonhon was so homophobic at the beginning. honestly unredeemable no matter how hard the show pushes for forgiveness when I don't think he has really learned anything. what kind of horrible environment are you creating where your three closest friends are scared to talk to you about themselves?? ridiculous. I also didn't like the whole stereotypical thing were he isn't gay, he's straight but happens to like just Chon. YOU ARE BI!!! there is more than two options babe.
I also HATE Ton's father and how both the show and characters excuse his behavior. he's a bigot, I don't care that he "isn't actually homophobic! he's known the whole time. he just wants an heir!" he's been spewing hate for years to such an extent it's messed his kids up! also. it's 2020 not 1900. Who cares about heirs and them having your last name. your daughter is gonna have kids probably so boom.
to end on a light note, Chon's ugly ass shirts ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ he was having a breakdown and I couldnt help but laugh at his tie dye Minnie Mouse shirt!
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