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Cute Conclusion to the Series
What can I say lol it’s softcore porn with a side of fluff and not much else. This show is at its strongest when it isn’t attempting any form of MAME-y plot, as it instantly becomes toxic. Since it didn’t have much plot, it didn’t fall into that pitfall. It also benefitted because Sky didn’t have any serious acting moments, he really can’t pull it off 😬I thought the friendship moments with Sky and Rain were really sweet. I really missed them in Sky’s half of the original series and I’m glad they focused on their friendship more in the special.
The sound quality is still awful. Someone in sound editing either wasn’t trying at all or simply didn’t exist because the sound is literally so inconsistent. Usually, it’s just absolute garbage.
“Cheating” plot line is tired but it was really just an excuse for Rain and Sky to be naughty and pouty. Is what it is lol
Not the best special but I do think it accomplished what it set out to do. I would recommend it to anyone that watched the original series
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Complex, fascinating characters
10/18/2022Rating: 9.0
Pairing Type: quiet, shy mc x popular, tsundere ml; stuttering mc; bullied mc (not severe); obsessive mc
Tropes: school life; time-skip (midway through); high school; college; acting; obsession; second lead syndrome
Triggers: bullying (ie teasing, no severe physical abuse); toxic relationship; ideations of mass shooting (nothing graphic but a gun is depicted)
Heat level: 2/5 (behind closed doors); characters are intimate but love scenes are behind closed doors
Re-watch: will likely not rewatch
I can’t believe I didn’t watch this just because some of the comments people left scared me off. This was surprisingly really well done.
I should note, the lead’s relationship is not healthy. Someone commented that this is controversial without anything controversial actually happening and it is very accurate.
Both characters are flawed individuals. Kiyoi is narcissistic, manipulative and selfish. Beyond Hira’s stutter, he’s obsessive and puts Kiyoi on a pedestal. A perfect combination for an absolutely toxic relationship.
I thought the episode in Kiyoi’s POV was necessary and well done. We see how he first becomes interested in Hira’s devotion to him and how he manipulates Hira because of these feelings. However, as his own feelings grow, he wants Hira to see him as a person rather than an ideal. Like wow, the psychology of these characters is really well written. You can also tell, to some extent, that Kiyoi is mutually obsessed with Hira in his own way.
It’s not healthy, but it is fascinating.
Totally got second lead syndrome. Hira’s secondary love interest never had a chance but damn was he lovely and damn did he make me cry.
These two people would definitely be better off without each other, which is why I probably won’t be watching this again. But I really did feel like this story was well crafted with complex and interesting leads. Would recommend.
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Not for me but great acting
I don’t regret watching it and it’s about what I expected from a drama about infidelity. Honestly, I can handle angst but I do get frustrated with angst when it’s due to miscommunication. Like y’all, stop moping about and playing games and just TALK. It would save so much time.Was pretty intrigued until about midway through when the same drama just began to repeat over and over.
That being said, I actually did think the main characters were well written. Especially Vee, if I’m looking at it objectively. He’s a really complicated individual, in that, he’s not really a bad person but he’s also not a good person. You can see good qualities in him, which I feel is what Mark chose see in him, but he’s also selfish and immature.
Really great acting from the leads in this, especially Mark. I never watched the original En Of Love series but I instantly remembered people talking about how one of the actor’s was the break out actor of the original series, and I could tell instantly tell it was him.
Anyway, I did finish it, which means at the very least it wasn’t boring. Probably wouldn’t recommend it to a friend unless they were specifically looking for angst.
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Frankly, it’s difficult for me to even write a review for this because I feel that all I have are good things to say about this drama. It’s difficult to write an unbiased review when I truly feel like this should be the benchmark for all BL.
To start, the story is incredible. Obviously, at it’s forefront is a romantic drama involving a cop and a mob boss. Already, this is completely different from any other BL you’ll find out there. The romance is organic and gripping, with plenty of time spent creating a believable scenario in which these two seemingly opposed men could fall in love. In addition to being just a fantastic romance, it also makes for an excellent crime drama. They weaved an elegant storyline with fairly complex characters, each with their own reasonable motivations. I kid you not, this is a BL series with a plot line that could easily stand on its own.
Admittedly, there were a few gimmicky moments that were a little cringe worthy but nothing so off putting that it will turn you off of the whole show.
While some may not have been satisfied with the ending, I felt that it suited this story well and made for a realistic, yet hopeful ending.
Acting was also pretty great. It was nice to see older actors who have obviously had some experience prior to these roles. Not that there isn’t something charming about new actors, but it was very refreshing to see something outside of the standard school boy vernacular.
This is not only a stellar BL, but a fantastic drama with enough twist and turns to keep you guessing. The romance is well paced and makes phenomenal use of the great chemistry each couple brought to the table.
I completely recommend to anyone, whether you’re looking for a crime drama or a unique spin on the BL formula.
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Messy, Messy, Messy
Frankly, it could’ve been even messier. Still disappointed they cut out the scene with Sand and a baseball bat from the teaser trailer lolAnyway, I really like that GMMtv took on a queer centric drama directed by an accredited gay director. He clearly had a vision and you can see the influence of series like Queer as Folk and other media.
They delivered what you expect: a messy, somewhat toxic series about a group of LGBTQ+ young adults. It’s got solid acting, decent flow, and overall delivered an entertaining experience.
Acting is really solid. They pulled several of their heavy hitters for this. Khaotung was especially impressive as he managed to balance a flawed yet sympathetic character struggling with alcoholism. His scene in therapy was probably the most impactful of the show.
Since it’s a BL, I should discuss the relationships. Each relationship had a full arc and for the most part they felt fairly complete.
MewTop is probably most central to all the drama. I found them the least compelling and I honestly don’t think they are going to work out long term lol. They’re like rushing to move in together at the ending after the cheating debacle. I just don’t see Mew ever fully trusting Top again and I frankly don’t think he should lol.
SandRay are probably the healthiest and they communicate the most out of all the pairings. Their arc is primarily about working through their baggage and helping Ray toward sobriety. Sand is a bit of a desperate character when it comes to Ray, which I didn’t like much for their dynamic. Overall though, they seemed the most likely to work out.
BostonNick has caused the most discourse between fans of the show. For the most part, their relationship can be nailed down to two people wanting completely different things out of their relationship. I’m glad they did not end up together because it would not have worked out.
Boston is a polarizing character and personally I think he got the most screwed by the narrative in the end. He’s a promiscuous gay man who prefers casual sex over relationships. Should he have slept with his friend’s bf? No, that’s shitty and he deservedly lost his friend because of it. But then there was all this stuff about people having sex tapes of him without his consent and lying about him assaulting his friend’s brother. And it’s treated like that’s not a horrible thing to happen to him… like damn.
I did like his conversation at the end with Nick. Nick broke it off but he acknowledged it was just because he didn’t want to force Boston to be someone he wasn’t. And that Boston was fine as he was.
I’m honestly not sure how I’d feel about the show if I binge watched it. It was fun to just kind of tune in every week and not worry too much because all of the characters were going to be messy regardless lol.
Either way, it was fun and I would recommend.
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Still had hope for Still 2gether
Let’s face it, 2gether the Series’ lukewarm ending left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. Due to that, I waited for Still 2gether to wrap up before giving it a chance.Frankly, I’m glad that I did.
First episode quickly cleaned up a lot of the mess that the first season left behind,. While it certainly felt like they were back-pedaling from last seasons decisions, I felt it was the best they could do.
In terms of story, Still 2gether was a lot of fun, and really everything I could have asked for out of a Special season. Really, what I felt was most important was development in the relationships as well as an exploration of their day-to-day one year later. Still 2gether delivered, with a solid mix of drama, romance and comedy. It all wrapped up nicely and felt like the proper ending we deserved from the original series.
All of the couples had great chemistry. You could tell that Bright and Win were more comfortable with each other in this series. Win’s acting is honestly pretty stellar and I’m really excited to see what he does after this. I was also happy that Phukong and Mil took a little longer to develop so it didn’t feel like Phukong was just a rebound.
Music was great. I still love the OST and Scrubb songs continue to grow on me
I feel that this definitely took any negative feelings I had after 2gether ended and left me with a positive feeling for the series overall. If you were ever iffy on watching this after 2gether ended, I definitely recommend. I had some genuine laugh out loud moments that left me grinning for all 5 episodes. I literally binged the whole thing in a single day
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Cute but nothing groundbreaking
Idk why the reviews are giving this so much hate lol. It’s a perfectly serviceable Thai adaption of the manga/japanese original. Is it as good as either of those? No. There were things I liked about it and things I didn’t.Kieta Hatsukoi relied on a combination of slapstick comedy mixed with heartfelt moments. This was far less slapstick and also removed some of the more dramatic moments from the manga (ie, the homophobic counselor). So it did result in it being less funny and less emotional simultaneously. Maybe it’s not fair to compare the two, but it is an adaption so it’s kind of hard not to.
I also hated that they turned the play into a musical lol y’all are talented but I can’t 😭
That being said, it’s just a sweet high school drama lol. Like perfectly mid imo. It actually follows the manga pretty closely, even the ending is pretty much identical.
If you’re just looking for something low-thought and cute, this fits the bill.
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Where’s that movie at, tho?
If you’ve ever watched Haikyuu and thought, “Man, I wish this were gayer”, this is probably your ideal drama.Frankly, the HIStory series always seems to be hitting it right out of the park with incredible dramas that easily sit at the top of my list. They just constantly seem to be cranking out BLs with unique and interesting storylines that will keep you glued to your screen.
History 2: Boundary Crossing (or Crossing the Line) is no exception.
Boundary Crossing takes the generally stale high school formula and turns it on its head with athletic intrigue. It’s not the longest series, and they keep it pretty tight with development between the characters remaining solid and organic. They make great use of what time the have to build the foundation for a believable relationship with great chemistry.
For me, I could live without the side couple but they don’t overstay their welcome.
Acting was quite good, as well. Both leads carried the story respectfully and I felt that they left enough punch during more emotional scenes.
They’ve announced a film for this series, which has unfortunately need postponed indefinitely. I really hope that it will build upon the stakes of their final season together and the progression of their fairly new relationship.
I would definitely consider this a must-watch BL. It’s got an interesting story and fun characters that will surely leave you in a good mood.
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Why R U changing your score from a 7.5 to a 9.0?
I’ll be frank, the first time I watched this I was really into the first couple episodes, and then got kind of turned off of it when I felt like the relationship development had been rushed (unfortunately, due to COVID-19). After which point, I really wasn’t impressed.Now, I do still feel like Saifah and Zon’s sudden keenness on one another was a little jarring, but the second watch felt a little more organic. Really, the second watch had me appreciating Fighter and Tutor way more than I had in the first watch. They had electric chemistry, some of the best in I’ve seen in a BL, and I can’t believe I didn’t acknowledge this with my first viewing.
There’s essentially two stories, which they somehow made work despite the fact that it could have easily gotten extremely messy. Especially considering the fact that each has a completely different tone. Saifah and Zon’s story is definitely geared toward comedy. They bounce off of each other well and Zon’s friends are kind of hilarious in all honesty. Fighter and Tutor’s story is more of a horny drama with a lot of repressed feelings. Love the enemies to lovers storyline, especially with how absolutely Whipped Fighter is for Tutor.
Acting was pretty good. Saint has definitely improved since Love by Chance which was cool to see. Especially since Tutor was so different from Pete.
The OST was a ton of fun. I’ve downloaded like half the songs.
If you asked we a week ago whether or not I recommend Why R U, I would have said no. However, this rewatch has definitely changed my tune. I would recommend this drama for anyone looking for a BL with a good mix of comedy to drama. Alongside the great cast and sizzling chemistry, it’s absolutely worth the watch.
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Unique charm and care
I decided to give this one a chance. I thought for sure this would be a standard BL pulp but it was actually a lot more heartfelt than I thought it would be.The plot line isn’t anything special but I think the show shines in it’s unique and interesting characters. Especially Noey, who’s eccentric and playful in a way I haven’t seen in a BL before (and I have watched a lot of BL lol). The leads both have decent character development, each teaching each other something over the course of the show.
Couple of negatives. The age gap. It’s noticeable and I wasn’t a particular fan. Noey looks like he’s 13 and Thi looks like an adult. The actors are of age but still gave me the ick.
Thi is kind of annoying. I’m usually fine with awkward characters but he made me especially cringe for some reason lol.
I actually liked the soundtrack. The show implies that Noey is interested in old-school music and films because of his late father. They showed instead of told us, so it overall just felt like good writing.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for something lighthearted. I probably won’t rewatch but it was a fun one-time watch.
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