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Worst Timed Lunch in BL History
My true score for this series is 7.7Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart is a continuation of the previous part Star and Sky: Star in My Mind. If you asked me if it's better? I can comfortably say: Yes.
The characters are more fleshed out, side characters are more likable, and don't feel like props. Peacing is also a lot better. While storyline and cinematography also look better than in the previous part (Or it's scenic village scenery that distracts you from it)
The whole story revolves around Doctor and Teacher who fall in love with each other in a small village. 8 episodes feel like a very short time but somehow it's more than enough in the Director and Screenwriter's opinion to feed us sweet scenes of the previous part couple in all-time weird timing. That why when Prince fight for his life sick (malaria) we have - TADAM - a sweet scene of Daonuea and Khabkluen flirting over lunch. It all you should know about timing on this series or therefore lack of it.
All actors really tried their best with what all watchers can notice "colorful" script - 10/10 for effort. I want to especially applaud the actor who played Prince who is a newbie to acting - he really did best he could with what he got. When for some reason - the wardrobe department seemed to have difficulty with finding him clothes that fit him ( Like really give him pants that don't look so ill-fitting), and other little and the bigger things that I will not mention because I want to keep this review short. Anyway i couldn't help noticing that with such a "colorful" series Prince sometimes give us this blank start - that perfectly gives off a feeling of - What I am doing with my life? Screenwriters and directors really should take it to heart before producing something like this again.
The script is mediocre, the execution of it is also mediocre while post-production editing feels like it was done by a drunk person...
Is this series Bad? NO.
Is this series GOOD? NO
There are much worse and better series than this one, it feels like a discount version of A Tale of Thousand Stars but still watchable enough to stay for 8 episodes. While the main couple is likable and has a cute storyline. I even liked their romance aspect till Prince suddenly got a sudden character change and started behaving like a heroine from a Victorian romance novel (Even in this genre I saw spicer romance). Anyway everyone probably already noticed that GMMTV has a problem with writing adults character that behaves like adults.
To sum it up if you have some free time give it a go, it would be probably a nice, sweet or even cheesy PG intro into BL genre. But if you look for something of more substance and plot-oriented or dramatic it might not be for you.
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Bad Decision Making
Addicted has a special place in my heart, so when Thailand announced they were doing a remake, it felt like Christmas came early for me. I watched eagerly as Newyear participated in the casting process and then, during the big event, they introduced three main actors. Yes, three actors: Mac, Newyear, and Jur. At that point, they presented Mac as the lead, with Newyear and Jur in supporting roles. Was I a bit disappointed? Kind of. With such a young cast, it seemed like we were headed for something more along the lines of Stay With Me—toned down and less faithful to the novel’s intensity.But then, quietly, came the shocking news: August had been cast as the main lead. My jaw literally dropped. As more information came out, it became clear that the director simply couldn’t find a younger actor who fit the role of the male lead. Despite that, he still went ahead with the big event, introducing Mac as the lead and Newyear and Jur as the side roles, only to later quietly announce August.
So, let’s recap: the director made the conscious decision to cast minors in an adaptation of an 18+ novel. Then, after casting one of the main characters because he couldn't find a second, he still decided to go ahead with the big announcement event rather than rethink his casting picks or the age of the actors. The absurdity of this decision-making is what ultimately hurt this adaptation.
Because at this point any reasonable adult suddenly was stuck with the realization that they don't want to be part of this circus. This is clear with quality of this series, for such a long-awaited big project it feels cheap and amateurish.
Going back to age difference —Mac is a minor starring in the adaptation of an 18+ novel, a story he can’t even legally read. Yet someone thought it was acceptable for him to act in explicit scenes that he wouldn’t be allowed to watch in any other context. As I wrote above stupid decision making.
There’s a good reason why, for years, productions that involved large age gaps—or featured one actor who was underage—chose to use fake kissing and avoid any NC scenes altogether. It’s just common sense. To their credit, this series at least showed the wisdom to follow that rule, opting to tone down the more explicit content.
This puts fans like me in a tough spot. On one hand, we want a faithful adaptation of the story we love, but on the other hoping the cast is treated appropriately. Honestly, I just wish they’d kept their hands off this project altogether.
To sum it up watch orginal Addicted or Stay with Me, both are better.
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Why settle for romance when you can throw in a little murder on the side?
Hearts KillersAfter the success of Only Friends, Jojo is back at it, sticking to his strengths with another mature rom-com. This time, he brings us Hearts Killers, starring not one but two GMMTV ships: FirstKhao and JoongDunk.
It’s hard to fully judge the acting based on just one episode, but a few things are already clear.
FirstKhao continue to prove they’re versatile, talented, and can generate chemistry like it’s their part-time job. Meanwhile, JoongDunk are stepping into slightly more mature roles, and while Dunk’s acting still teeters into “hmm, questionable” territory at times, you can see the improvement. Particularly in his scenes with First—though, to be fair, First could probably have chemistry with a mop. Credit where it’s due: Jojo’s strategy of dressing Dunk to the nines to distract the audience worked brilliantly on certain fans (and possibly some unsuspecting reviewers). Good editing also plays its part, smoothing out some of the rougher edges.
The story itself is a modern reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew, giving us an overarching plot with an added bonus: Khao and Joong moonlighting as killers. Yes, you read that right—killers. Because why settle for romance when you can throw in a little murder on the side?
The first episode comes out swinging with a strong start, but it’s too early to tell if the momentum and quality will hold up. Will this be a steady climb, or are we about to take a nosedive into Wasted Potential Land? Time will tell.
One thing is certain: this show had a budget, and it flaunts it. From the polished aesthetics to the careful attention to detail, it’s clear that Hearts Killers received a level of care and investment that some other GMMTV projects can only dream of. For that alone, I’m grateful—there’s nothing worse than watching a good idea drowned in low-budget awkwardness.
All in all, it’s a strong start, and I’d definitely recommend giving it a try. Murder, romance, and fan-favorite ships—what’s not to love? Well, unless you’re the shrew getting tamed. Then maybe not so much.
Review will be updated as series progress.
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