As nice as Pin is I just hope this triangle love thing is put to rest soon. However, since her role is billed as a main lead it is likely she is going to be hanging around for awhile which I find annoying. Personally, when I look at a bl that is what I want to see….boy love….not a self proclaimed gay male vacillating between the guy he really loves and a female he is supposed to love because of societal pressures. That is what I loved about To Sir With Love and Memoir of Rati. The female characters became allies and vital to the eventual union of the male leads. Even in the previews being shown they remind me of Three Will Be Free. Are we getting a trouple? I hope not. I know it’s early but I want more of our two guys. Their chemistry together is amazing. Next week looks pretty intense so we will see what direction this is taking. I am still hopeful.
4 more episodes to go. It is interesting. I love the basic premise of going back and getting a possible second chance but I really dont enjoy bls with a female interest as a foil. To me that is wasted airtime that could be spent on the development of the other bl couples.
Ep 1 was fun to watch. The mls and fl are easy on the eyes. The plot is not new but it will be interesting to see what nuances will be added to maintain interest. I am hopeful. Nice start! I love me some jewelry!
I have just watched one of the most in depth and enlightening discussion on Shine and the process involved in bringing the characters Krailert, Naron and Victor to life. It is on Youtube and titled First Time on Gay Series. Son(Krailert), Euro(Naron) and Peter(Victor) each provide us with their journey from when they were considering playing their respective roles to the preparation they used to give the proper nuance to the role. I really appreciated how Son expressed his concern about the use of nudity and that it reflect the artistic elements of the series. I think when actors sit down have these kind of discussions it accentuates the fact that these are actors playing a particular role. Acting is their chosen craft and playing a certain character may require that they step out of their comfort zone but just like any other profession if you want to grow and stretch you will see certain roles as an opportunity and not be wary. As I and others have said Shine is not your formula bl. It transcends that label. I just see it as a very realistic and honest piece of work that does a fantastic job of portraying the tempo and tone of that era.
I cant believe tomorrow is the last day. They have really taken us on a merry go round ride and I have enjoyed every minute. I really hope we see the actors together in another project. Their chemistry is so sweet.
This has become my go to series when I just need to smile and be happy. This cast is just so darn fun to watch. It takes real talent and perfect timing to do comedy and do it well!
Now Dao could look for another boy toy she can transform into something she and her equally pretentious parents…
I guess it is all in how one percieves their actions. They did not support his career choice and seemed to talk down to him. Instead of Dao supporting him she used her parents money to try to control him. Naran would not have been happy . They would have had him in a financial chokehold. That is like emotiinal castration. Naran needs a true partner. Someone who accepts and loves him for who he is. That person is Krailert. When I married my husband had nothing but dreams. My parents offered us a property they owned. I refused. That was a wise decision. Years later my parents realized whatever good intentions they had it would have put a strain on our relatiinship. With my unwavering support my husband realized his dreams and we purchased not one but three homes together.
I am still upset over ep7 but I have to say this. I love how Naron responded to Dao. I was so proud of him. He did not stutter or stammer. He made his position perfectly clear. Not only did he like someone else but that someone else is a man. He protected Krailert’s identity and he took that hit from Dao without flinching. I am still rooting for he and Krailert. This is really it for me today. Until next week take care.
I agree. My heart is still racing. I identify with those students. I came up in the sixties. As a college student…
Yes, I am just amazed at how the euphoria and the despair of that time is so brilliantly portrayed. Nothing feels sugar coated or whitewashed. This is how it was. When Victor left his family for the protest I still remember leaving home with my duffle bag and telling my parents not to wait up for me. All they could say was be careful. This series is grossly underrated. It is a gem. The entire cast has been outstanding.
Holy shit...I can't get myself together after this. Especially the Veera scene made me physically sick, i cannot…
I agree. My heart is still racing. I identify with those students. I came up in the sixties. As a college student I participated in sit ins and student protests. I know what it feels like to have the National Guard armed and ready with their weapons pointed at you. Amazing how that song Dawn sung by Mile so brilliantly captures the hope for a better day.
The only thing I want to see next week is Pracha buried alive in a deep hole somewhere with his testicles in his mouth…I apologize if I offend anyone but I am hurt and I am mad…Victor nor Veera deserved to go out like that. Kudos to everyone involved in this project. I felt the tension building up from the very first scene .
I am watching all six episodes for the third time. Each time I watch I am just blown away . The scene with Victor literally striping away any pretense and revealing his true feelings for Trin is nothing short of perfection. And the way Trin responds is so heartwarming. Here is a young student declaring his love and his sexuality. Trin is sensitive to Victor’s feelings. He is kind and respectful in his rejection. He is not dismissive. You sense how much he really cares for Victor but as a brother, not a potential lover. Apo continues to raise the bar.
I am still hopeful.
interesting. I love the basic premise of going back and getting a possible second chance but I really dont enjoy bls with a female interest as a foil. To me that is wasted airtime that could be spent on the development of the other bl couples.
for a better day.
apologize if I offend anyone but I am hurt and I am mad…Victor nor Veera deserved to go out like that. Kudos to everyone involved in this project. I felt the tension building up from the very first scene .
so heartwarming. Here is a young student declaring his love and his sexuality. Trin is sensitive to Victor’s feelings. He is kind and respectful in his rejection. He is not dismissive. You sense how much he really cares for Victor but as a brother, not a potential lover. Apo continues to
raise the bar.