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I was baited by the supernatural elements in the trailer and implied 'mature theming"
Most of us after big dragon assumed this would be moss and bank's big hit since they had established their pairing and gained a decent sized fanbase. This was not to be however since Star Hunter are a massive let down when it comes to arranging and choosing a story that makes sense and is gripping. There are so many bad choices made during production such as the 'khun dad' cringe, some horrible sound effects during the oral chair scene in ep 11 i believe it was and also the terrible character building which was down to the script not the actors.Although moss and bank have great chemistry on social media, it was hard to see it here, except they did a great job in those last few NC scenes and the dressing room scene from an earlier episode minus some occasional blank facial expressions at the end of some cuts. I am only rating it a 7 because the actors perform well together with the terrible script they were served. Those NC scenes although good were sadly not enough to save this one and i was left skipping through many boring office scenes with the same old drama over and over stolen designs etc.
The trailer and early parts of the drama suggest some supernatural elements involving a Naga (half snake half man) but this turned out to be a past life reincarnation thing and not much to do with the actual story which was a huge disappointment since I felt baited by this only to be fed crumbs.
Moss and bank and most of the other actors need to change company because star hunter have no clue what they are doing and their dramas have all the glitter and sparkle with no substance.
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Amazing! Full of emotion and excitement
The dynamics between the couples is great! I love both couples, they both go through struggles and discover their feelings towards each other in a well progressed journey that is full of excitement and spice. The actors were cast really well and have great chemistry. This is a must watch for BL fans, it has everything you could want in a series, emotional scenes, tasteful love scenes, lots of skinship and some emotional scenes.I really liked the part where rain had difficulties in handing in his assignment and had to attempt it again which is a relatable problem which ended up in helping to build his relationship with payu.
Sky has some emotional scenes and there's some painful emotional parts that really pull you in and make you feel for him. I love how prapai develops and their relationship becomes wholesome and healthy.
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Exciting series with interesting elements
Every week I looked forward to each episode as its exciting, sexy and brings new elements to BL dramas such as the Omegaverse/alpha/enigma powers etc. I would like to see more series like this with powers and unique abilities which adds interesting elements to the relationships and brings more excitement.One element I did not enjoy was the non-consensual almost R**E scene which was difficult to watch and quite triggering. The actors did do a great job especially the actors for way and babe. The actor for Charlie us still new and improving so I cannot be to harsh on his performance which was lacking in some areas. I do want to see them all in other dramas as the cast was great and well rounded. There are some sweet moments as well as spicy moments and also some despair and tension.
Some elements of the plot are predictable but the producer being the main antagonist was a really great choice, he really suits his role. The soundtrack is great !
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Watch if you want something light with some steamy scenes.
This show has many flaws but is still worth watching for the light-heartedness and the wild scenes towards the end!The directors made an odd choice to have the actor play Jade in the way he did as he was so loud and annoying. The actor still managed to keep the character cute and somewhat likable. The couple parings are great and omg they went crazy at the end with the NC scenes! I recon that was where most of the time filming the series went into!!
I enjoyed it for the most part but the story was weak and the directors missed the mark with Jade, they should have kept him being cute and less loud and annoying.
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Me and Thee: comedy mafia romance
Episode 1:The characters are interesting so far, there are currently many mafia BLs out there after KinnPorsche and I have had trouble getting into them due to low budget, repetitive stories etc... This one is actually pretty good, it balances comedy well with seriousness. The comedy is not too OTT silly and did make me laugh a few times. So far this is not a toxic story as 'Thee' is listening to 'Peach' and taking on his advice although he is used to getting what he wants and is repeatedly visiting Peach unannounced.
The show gets sweeter each episode and Thee tries to understand Peaches life and help him out with some issues he's going through, its quite a light hearted series with some lovely moments.
PondPhuwin seem to have matured their acting skills for this and make a great pair (I've been watching them since fish upon the sky). Est as Mok was a great casting choice as he really fits the role as mafia bodyguard.
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Thrilling, Sexy, Exciting !
This show is mature and has a great cast. The acting is superb as well as the cinematography and soundtrack.Tankhun is amazing and lightens the mood of the series and fills in the gaps to allow the show to have multiple emotions from humour to horror.
It takes many unexpected turns and leaves you shocked and needing more. Mile and Apo have a superb performance as a turbulent main couple that have many hurdles to jump and things to sacrifice and overcome to find their happiness.
Trust is a huge part of this series within families and relationships, there is deception, lies, lust, love and BDSM torture scenes that are executed very tastefully and are visually stunning.
The shooting locations are breathtaking such as the quarry/forest, skyscrapers, Porsche and che's house and the minor family house.
The love scenes are spicy and also beautiful allowing us to feel what the characters are feeling in a more raw and natural way than most other BL shows of this time.
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Surprising, fun and slightly nostalgic
This was a nice surprise, I only saw the poster and some reviews and it turned out really fun. It has a unique story revolving around fashion and models. Where the main lead is an aspiring fashion designer, he is reserved, shy and a bit sheltered. His main and only inspiration is the model AE who he saw on the runway, thus sparking his career choice.This is not a 3 way romance or throuple as the poster suggests, instead it is two main leads where one has a double identity which is actually quite believable as his style is wildly different, including a wig and a hat.
The music is fun and at times, really lovely. This is a story about growth, maturing and hidden identity.
I get so much nostalgia from this show as I was also timid and into alternative fashion as a teen like many people were a few years go.
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Surprised and Enjoying it
After being very disappointed that this did not become the Man suang many of us hoped for, i was still pleasantly surprised to be really enjoying this.The political parts can be a bit confusing and i was lost in some places. I t does get quite dark with some character deaths and traumatic scenes which feel quite raw emotionally. The cinematography is great as expected from BOC. I do love this style of mature drama although it can get quite heavy.
The second couple exchanging notes in the library was really sweet and such a lovely, natural way to show longing and affection. The main couple have a really nice dynamic. Trin seems to be struggling with mental health (Depression) from his past and Tanwa is facing family issues and being a rebel/hippie. The scenes where Tanwa (played by mile) Is trying to get closer to Trin (Played by Apo) and make him smile and relax make a very lovely watch. They are two characters living opposite lives and meeting in the middle. I would love to see them overcome each others inner demons together and grow as they become closer.
I was disappointed in BOCs other works after Kinnporsche such as "dead friend forever" as the vibes, style and direction were just not doing it for me, this however is more what the kinnporshe fans were after when they wanted to see MileApo again as a pair. It is mature, has realism, grit and mental health issues along with politics, discrimination against LGBTQ+ and various hardships of the 70s.
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First impressions: Stunning, moody and Complex
OFFGUN are back again with another raw and realistic drama with stunning cinematography and complex characters. This one has depth and is oceans away from your average highschool BL. I can see this one being emotionally tough to swallow in areas as they show the relationships between the 3 leads developing, hinting at future traumas and misunderstandings.As someone who personally worked in Tech, I love that they are showing the impact of AI on creativity, job prospects and lowering of human value in the workplace.
Offs character is full of mystery, hinting at a possible undesirable past, Guns character starts off in a pitiful, and lamenting situation which begins to become more desperate as his financial situation is wavering. The third main lead (Dews character) is also complex and seems to be a bit too enthusiastic early on at getting close to Guns character, either for fun or curiosity.
The acting here is top class, as expected from such a well seasoned pair. All three leads are killing it.
The drama covers mature theming and imagery along with real world struggles around job security, dreams and finding oneself. The watercolor art depicted in the drama is lovely.
After just one episode, I recommend this for those looking for something raw and full of suppressed emotions waiting to bubble up and overflow. Fans of 'Not Me' will love this.
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Horror, mystery and romance
Its a drama rich with culture and spirituality, So far it has an interesting story based around a curse and a mysterious man "Peem" who we don't know much about yet except hes some sort of shaman with powers to ward off evil spirits. "Khem" is going through a rough time as his amulet is loosing its power and horrifying spirits are tormenting him wherever he goes.The makeup and special effects are high quality especially on the ghosts, The cinematography is really nice showing the darker scenes and the bus scene in ep one really well. Peem starts out as cold and not interested in khem even though he knows he is cursed to die. I am curious where their relationship will lead and the dynamics in store for us.
The first episode has some jump scares and is overall quite creepy, I am curious to see how they will blend the horror and the romance going forward.
ep 3: I'm very surprised by this so far, i didn't expect to like it this much, I love the past flashbacks showing the female Khem which explains why that ghost in uniform keeps stalking him in present day. There's still alot more they need to explain and I'm seated.
ep 7: best episode yet, and the love scenes + tension are serving.
ep 8: an extra long almost 2 hour episode with great story, a beautiful intimate scene and a dramatic/scary ending. So far the writers and director have done a great job living up to our expectations.
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Plot holes and somehow immortal main leads
I'm unsure about this one, so many inconsistencies, inconveniences and plot holes. I was looking forward to this so badly as well.1. She could never ever be mistaken for a man especially with her voice calling out in ep 1. In the military those soldiers would tear her to shreds because of how feminine and small she is. She also conveniently avoids the physical inspection somehow because of the horse incident what about the records, do they just leave it blank for her?
2. Not a chance in hell she could have recovered from a fatal impalement on a sword causing multiple internal injuries and internal bleeding. How the hell was she even recovered from the bottom of a canyon at the bottom of the riverbed?!!! How can you feel worried about the main character if there's no worry about her in dangerous situations?
3. The ML is always conveniently there to help her its so obviously not natural and written in. In ep 2 he even says he believes her to be the 'perfect' recruit based solely on how she handled a horse even though she is weak in all other aspects because of her injury. There are plenty of other recruits that look much more impressive but he singles her out.
4. That mask makes her stand out too much and would never be allowed, it also looks ridiculous and the silver version pretty much exposes her whole face anyway hiding pretty much just her nose.
5. The ML never recognises that her brother switched with her even though he's like a foot taller and has a completely different voice.
The good points:
The male lead is experienced and shows a great performance regardless of script etc.
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Growing up drama portraying a close friendship turned lovers.
ep 1 +2:So far its good! I like the portrayal of 2 people growing up together and working through the changing dynamics of their relationship to something more.
The initial uncertainty of their relationship and the uncomfortable first reactions are acted really well and i am looking forward to see how this progresses. I am also getting some old school tharntype vides from the first few episodes where one of them is more forceful and the other is confused. As it progresses it remains cute and sweet, there is not much drama and its a relatively easy watch.
The story is on the simpler side compared to other dramas that aired at the same time as this, its also not as steamy as the advertising made it seem.
edit: dropped as the story is just so dull and non exciting.
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The first Chinese BL without censoring, Danmei lovers rejoice!
Warnings: Non-con sex scene due to an aphrodisiac.Tags: Enemies to lovers dynamic, Crossdressing, Cold second lead
A fun and intriguing story, there is humor and action scenes. The costumes are pretty and the set is beautiful. I always find dramas that have cross dressing or confusion around gender identity to be interesting and it is done quite well here. It is very believable that the second ML could be mistaken for being a woman as he looks very pretty, slender and has soft facial features.
As the show progresses up to about episode 6, the romance scenes are all forced with few genuine interactions. The acting is also in need of improvement although it is still watchable.
I recently got into reading Danmei so these series finally being able to avoid the Chinese censorship is a huge win.
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child exploitation
The production behind this are sick, one actor is 16 (15 when filming) and the other is a full grown man. Absolutely disgusting.This should be cancelled. I cant believe anyone thinks this is ok for a series with non con sex/ controversial topics.
cast a damn adult for the main roles, there's no reason why an adult could not have been cast.
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Super fun and high energy, lovely setting!
Nut and ping are doing so well in this so far, they have become one of my favourite CPs since Pitbabe. Ping had to specifically bulk up for the role due to the initial backlash of the first pilot trailer and has really proven himself. Nut is in his element and super campy and feminine as a katoey/ladyboy. The costumes are great and the historical setting is beautiful and a nice change. The main character (woradet) has been using she/her pronouns so far so I will continue with them.The series is lighthearted and humorous, not for those seeking something deep and serious. Its playful and a great mood booster at the end of a bad day. The kissing scenes are on point, episode 8 was really well done including the village drama right after it.
I'm enjoying the confusion around who broke the counts' heart where she is kissing all the locals in ep 1! Kosol is a hunk of a guy with bulging muscles and a pet tiger, the complete opposite of woradet who is becoming overwhelmed after being plunged hundreds of years into the past. There's humour, campiness, sexy moments and interesting side characters. Woradet is going to end up in many more difficult situations to come such as the taboo on gender and sexuality in this time period along with choosing from her various potential romance partners.
I'm hoping Kosol will be a force to be reckoned with and claim woradet as his and may have conflicts with the other suitors. Its interesting to see that he was not massively surprised to see Woradet back from the dead but was still eager to jog her memory of their affair :D.
Nuts performance is lovely to see as he navigates the various difficulties his character faces. This role is refreshing and suits him very well. The MC is very OTT and campy and some may think this is too much, however i am finding it to be fun and I think Nut will be able to balance this out throughout the series and portray the more serious scenes along with the comedy as we have seen so far in ep 1.
I absolutely adore this drama! Waradet is so cute and flustered all the time, big strong kosol is very tolerant and caring towards her even after her personality changed after the poisoning.
I'm also really enjoying seeing pop and lee finally get more prominent roles in a series other than pit babe.
There are some issues with a 'love triangle' but just see this as prince fighting waradets desires as she is in someone elses body and some of her feelings are not entirely her own. The triangle is resolved after about 2 episodes.
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