Very Thai Romcom BL
Maybe I am the only one in MDL who enjoyed watching Hidden Agenda. It was nothing extra ordinary in terms of storyline. It was simple, cute, romantic, something that can make you feel giddy. I would say for first time BL watchers this might be a good start. Now why I liked Hidden Agenda so much is definitely JoongDunk. They have such great on screen [and Off screen] chemistry that all their dialogues felt so natural. I enjoyed it a lot. Sure the ending part was quite unreasonable for Zo to behave like that with Joke but other than that I really liked it.Was this review helpful to you?
At some point I didn't know if they will end u together or not
It's so rare to see a drama which makes me wonder whether the main couple will end up together. The characteristics of each of them were so profound. The story progression was great and every episode gave me anticipation of what is going to happen next because of the way the couples went on and off. I had a hard time trusting any of them. FirstKhao, as usual did a very good job with their acting. They felt so natural and the emotional scenes were perfectly made. JoongDunk killed their characters. They are the ones that kept me going. The level of acting they served in this is better than all their previous works.The scenes were not rushed, which I loved so much. I wish the story had more depth and showcased more about the sideline plot about rich people and their abuse and the social problems etc. because I expected they will focus more on that. All in all it was a great watch and the emotional scenes were done so well.
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What a ride
The movie kept my stakes high. The plot, the cinematography, the thrill, the action everything felt very optimized. It felt extremely realistic, which in movies like these, are hard to achieve.There was no unnecessary drama in between. The emotions felt perfectly right. I love the fact that even though there were main roles in the movie they blended so well with the side characters it never felt like the movie revolved around them. Which again made it extremely realistic. I love how they didn't make only one person become the "hero" of the movie, sacrificing themselves while saving other. They all tried their best, whether it was the crew operators at the train, the officers working in the headquarters, the crime department, rail engineers, even the politicians. All the people who worked in the rescue team did a fabulous job at portraying the Calamity, the hidden stress and the emotional devastation. It was truly mesmerizing as a viewer how they managed to capture everything so to the point.
I loved how they give so much attention to portraying the actual rescue operation instead of unnecessary drama so at the end when a little dramatic scene came up it perfectly mingled with the rest of the events. Over all it was thrill ride for me. If I ever go to Japan and get on a bullet train I might rewatch this movie just for the thirll.
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Simple yet kept me hooked
The story is very simple and linear, with little to no plot twists. It is more of a character driven story. I was quite skeptical about watching it based on the reviews in MDL but decided to give it a shot. I enjoyed watching it. It is a show that will give you butterfly in the stomach. A perfect show to just relax and enjoy. That's it.The improvement in FortPeat's acting is worth mentioning. Fort as Mahasamut showcased his emotions so well compared to Fort as Prapai. Peat has been great always but he made me forget Sky completely with his turnover and made Tongrak a real person. I was watching the behind the scenes and kudos to the team for all the under water scenes they did. FortPeat did all the scenes by themselves and that alone made me love every scenes.
The character development in this story was good but it never felt like the highlight, which in my opinion should have been the case. Worth mentioning, Tongrak's character was very relatable to me, as someone who has went through something similar. His author self and the words that he spoke about being an author, as an author myself I could relate to them well.
The cinematography is beautiful. I loved all the scenes around the sea. I am glad I gave it a try.
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Don't know what they did but it's not what I expected
I started watching it thinking it will again be a bunch of red flags and the soft boys falling in love etc. SO I came with a very low expectations however the drama surprised me alot. What I liked the most is probably how the characters are very typical of Thai BL but they seem very realistic unlike others. None of them were whole green forest or red sirens but they felt like human with charms and flaws. And thank gosh finally a BL where the characters actually study or work and not just scenes of them fooling around. Overall it was quite enjoyable to watch.I am not sure how MAME's novel is but I can definitely see a very well established character development. The plotline is nothing extra ordinary. Just two best friends falling for two best friends and the pursuing. But BoosNeoul and FOrtPeat acting and chemistry truly made this show enjoyable. I won't say it was 100% toxicity free but I think we can keep it with them especially by how Phayu and Pai does their best to make it up. I think it is not the character which were toxic but the situations shown. I think out of all of them Sky has the most defined back ground story.
The cinematography is amazing. They seem to have a good budget, I have to say the intimate scenes were wild and not just wild wild but realistic wild. I am not the type to enjoy these scenes very much but this one kept me hooked and became one of the highlights of the show for me.
I don't know why there are so many negative reviews when considering all things that we have seen in Thai BL this one is way better. I would suggest giving it a chance especially if you like bikes and their handsome rider
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Far better than expected
This is definitely better than the shorter En Of Love version. I enjoyed watching the drama. The story developed well and didn't felt rushed. The characters were well fitted. I love how Mark wasn't a weakling and how Vee wasn't a complete arshole. They had their ups and downs but it felt very realistic. I liked the cinematography a lot. It has very relaxed tone in it. The way the scenes are filmed makes it pleasurable to watch. Yin and War are really great actors, they can take up just any role. The side characters also did a good job. There were elements of sadness, happiness, comedic reliefs. I think overall it was well balanced. I am not really a very big fan of this trope but this one in particular got me. There were many side characters but it never felt overwhelming.Was this review helpful to you?
A drama well made
People who have a bad view on Thai dramas need to watch MLC. This s definitely on e of the most well made Thai drama I have ever seen. With he essence of the real life of Thai people and their day to day lives and struggles, 2 love stories blooming while having their fair share of difficulties , realistic approach to relationship, life and everything else. The characters in this drama felt very real, very human. They were not green or red flags, they were realistic people who makes mistakes and learn to grow from them. The actors and actresses did such a splendid job. Aof as a director outdid himself with the little details, the little scripts that gave this drama a life, gave the characters a chance to be human. The casting was absolute perfection. I love the color grading of the drama, The scenes were filmed beautifully. It's not satisfying for BL watchers who are here just for the sake of watching a BL. This is a slice of life with romance mixed in it.Was this review helpful to you?
A series about catching the bs of education system mixed with fiction
It was a great watch. I enjoyed every moment of it. I think compared to other countries Thai series openly criticizes the bs education system we have. In this series we see how kids manipulated by adults are like rats running in the wheel. Mixing it up with a little sci-fi and giving the kids super powers? Even better. The creative side of this story was amazing. All the powers the Gifted students got were very well thought and planned, not the usual ones we see. Each of their potentials played a very significant role. The Gifted system can very well be aligned with the real world education system where only the best is favored. Where they are already pre-selected as to gets to go how far. How the school doesn't give kids enough space to grow and learn but rather cage them in the box called system.Now about the direction, plot and acting. Direction and editing wise it was a pleasure. One of the reason I was drawn to this show is the direction. It gives so much more depth to the plot. The plot was amazing, a piece surely coming out of a great mind. The twists really blew my mind. Everything felt like it was coming to place and then goign back to square. It was so frustrating but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lastly the acting. Gosh the acting of them are phenomenal especially when most of them were still in their teens. Nanon truly showed why he is where he is now. he truly deserve every praise. Gun showcased his skills about how he can play any role, like literally just ask him to be anyone he can literally become that person. Jane truly is a born actress, the way she expresses herself. Puimek did such a good job, i loved every scene with her. Fiat really made me connect to his character, the way he said his dialogues. Lily even so young, played her character splendidly. AJ and JJ also portrayed great characters. ANd our boy Chimon. He portrayed Wave so well I forgot Chimon is a cutie. Wave became my favorite character. Whoever says Chimon can't act must see Wave right now. Overall it was great to watch a show very different for everything I have seen so far. I am so glad I choose to watch The Gifted.
Reminder, we all are gifted, you just need something to wake that part up
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Why it got the hype and why it deserves it
I didn't watch KP when it was airing because I am the type who doesn't find trendy things interesting. Mafia, guns and intimate scenes aren't my favorite anyways. This year after more than 2 years of it's released I suddenly felt like watching it and I am utterly blown away by the quality of the series. It easily made it into the list of my top BLs. The plot isn't extremely out of the box but it's well. made. What sets this BL apart is the quality in terms of acting, OST, production, cinematography, scrips, screen plays and literally anything related to KP is so refined in quality. It is a drama that will make you think, that will always be at the back of your mind. The hard work of the cast and crew just shows. All the action scenes were done by the actors themselves. If anyone thinks KP is just like any other heavy R rated content then no it got so much more than that. It got so much emotions and value to it. It will surely get you hooked. I don't think the BL industry will see anything like Kinnporsche ever again. This just set the standard so high anyone will have a hard time getting into something elseWas this review helpful to you?
Blew my mind
I usually write long reviews, whether I like the show or not. Except for this one I am only writing one sentence, blew m mind. If you want to know why, just see for yourself. I have watched it back in 2017, right after the movie was released and since then it has been one of my favorite movies of all time and will probably remain at the top tier list. Warning, you might have shortage of breath because this movie will make you hold your breath at every scene.Was this review helpful to you?
KristSingto was enough to pull me in
It still feels like a fever dream to see KristSingto on screen as a couple. What a emotional ride it was filled with nostalgia. The 10 thousands SOTUS references made it even better. Story wise might not be my favorite but chemistry wise probably one of the best of this year. As a old BL watcher this was everything for me.The fact that even after so many years KristSingto managed to pull off such amazing chemistry is amusing. The scenes made me giggle and throw my feet. Every dialogue felt so natural, every gesture felt like they were Phi and Tam. That's how great their chemistry is. As expected from the veterans.
The last 2 episodes were definitely the highlight of the series. However some scenes felt a little rushed. The plot is not as intense as I expected. The plot twists could have been directed a little better. However the romance scenes were pure joy. They did so well and so did the director.
For all old school Thai drama / bl watcher this is a must.
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Perfect cast but a little too slow paced for me
One of the best casting I have came across in Thai drama. Almond Progress NJ Bew along with the rest of the cast each suits the characters so well.They all did a fantastic job in terms of acting, considering this is the first role for many of them. The direction was little too slow paced for me but I understand that this was a remake of a decade older BL and the plot progression were different before. When it was good it was VERY good, when it was not up to the mark I skipped.
Too many couples made it hard to keep up with the storyline so I mostly skipped everyone else except PhunNoh, AimLee and Ohm and Yuri. The story was light hearted and very simple however it's quite enjoyable and gives you butterflies. I liked how this was age appropriate for the actors. A sweet high school romance to enjoy while having your meal.
P.S. Now I am a little too obsessed with AlmondProgress. Even at such young age they have amazing chemistry
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Pretty generic story but great acting and visuals
This is a drama to enjoy while having meals. The plot is very generic however it is well executed with good acting and visuals.The actors portrayed their characters well but it was never over the top as it happens with such plots. I loved the cinematography and the color grading. Loved to see the yellow and purple theme. What surprised me the most is to see an asexual character which is very rare even in Queer series. As an Ace I felt included. The plot went smooth. It wasn't too exciting except the character development of the male leads however I am glad to see they didn't include unnecessary . The second couple didn't catch my attention much however the brotherly bond was so well executed.
Great and Inn, as their first series together did amazing. Their chemistry truly carried the show. Also Ploypach as Taem was a great choice. She was my fav character. Drake as Kao was the perfect fit. They all did amazing with their acting.
Lastly thanks for including HPV vaccination awareness. It's such a great move. I might rewatch this for fun sometime.
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Some scenes were good, some were really not up to the mark
I think it's better than season 1. This time the plot wasn't a whole mess. It had it's plot holes but it was still well made and never felt overwhelming. The start was strong but they messed up the ending. It was too rushed.There were elements of suspense. There were actions and really good racing scenes. The suspense of whether Chris is Way or not kept me going till end. The couples showed good chemistry. Willy played by Milk is definitely the show stopper for me. He did an amazing job and is probably my favorite character along with Chris and Ken.
I was expecting a little more from storyline.
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A different BL from GMM
I have never seen a Thai BL like this before. I am not into cute fluff so I was hesitating to watch it at first.The drama was so hyped for the fluff part however for me what sold the story for me is how they portrayed the idol life. We need more dramas like this. I was fairly interested in the couple but not because of the romantic scenes but because I wanted to see how they overcome the tough situation. I really love how the story ends everything in a positive note. Sometimes we really need to show things in a positive light for people to understand how it is if you become positive about something. I liked how at the end Baifern truly realized how fan and idol relationship should be. The story was realistic enough.
I wasn't expecting LYKN to be this good actors. It didn't felt stuck up at all. Est did a very good job. William is so young yet he truly showed his skills. The drama is not overhyped, rather I urge every fan to watch this so we can see how things actually are for an idol.
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