Not just a BL but an actual mystery thriller
I came to watch this series without much expectations. I knew the actors were newbies (except Ta and Barcode but considering their roles in Kinnporsche they have little experience) however they showed great skills. I would specially like to mention Mio, Fuaiz and Bump for their incredible acting on their first series and that too such a heavy themed one.The mystery element of this series is what kept me going till the end. I like how they unfolded it one by one. All the characters had a very profound and relevant back stories. The showcase of past and present scenarios should have been played a little differently as it killed the thrill at the middle for me when we went back in time for the first time.
Overall it was worth watching. They truly showed great acting skills. I appreciate the highly written storylines and cinematography. They really made them work hard, whether in the emotional aspect or doing physical work. This is not just another BL, it really showcased so much more than that.
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Series of 2024
I was putting this up in my watchlist since the drama cane out because I was new to YinWar. But oh gosh this was one hell of a roller coaster.The acting was everything. The scenes were done without any rush so you will get time to take it in. It looks very cinematic. The kiss scene was one of the best I have ever scene and it made me blush like anything and that's a rare site.
I really liked the portrayal of the social imbalance and what people in power do. It was very realistic portrayal about how money and power can change so many things. The series didn't have any dull moment. Every scene was worth watching and will make you excited. The action scenes were done right and all were done by YinWar and the other actors. They really put so much effort. YinWar has great chemistry.
I loved the both Jack and Joker's character. Joker is one of the most unique characters I have seen in Thai dramas. He is not a red flag, not fully a green flag, not an anti hero, neither a morally grey character. He is charismatic but at the same time a wreck. He is someone everyone can relate too. Jack portrayed the common people who suffers because of people in power.
They put so much effort in the details. The outfits were so well done I have to mention it. Probably the best set of outfits I have seen in Thai drama. It really showed each of the character's characteristics. The attention to the smallest of things made this drama one of the finest I have seen.
It was a great watch, definitely gave me a hard time but a good time.
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Never seen a BL like this before
If you are reading this before watching the series then I would suggest please do not watch the series just because it's a BL. Trust me before watching it I have heard this plenty of times that there's mo series like NOT ME and there really isn't. This has few heavy topics to deal with. I have never seen a BL like this before. It was not jist focusing on romance between two guys but much mkre than that. It showcased the corrupted society, oppression of common people, misuse of power, injustice against the weak, the relationship between parents and their kids and definitely the rise of youth. And in between them these boys find true love, true love that gave them the strength to fight. This showcased the rebellious side of youth and how of united we can overcome anything. I want more people to talk about just how impactful this drama is on youth, encouraging us to fight against corruption. The amazing acting served by Off Gun Mond First and Papang gabe this series a new height. The editing, direction and plotting is well made. I have to say Not Me probably has the besy soundtrack collection in the entire BL industry. If you are watching it good luck you are in for a ride.Was this review helpful to you?
Most relatable toxic characters ever written
One of the best Thai dramas out there. It's complex, messy, toxic and it will give you major trust issue. I really love how the story focuses on the life of the girls. Romance is a side character here. They will fight for men at some point but honestly that is not the most significant part of the plot. It's how they all are flawed characters who do love each other but at the same time betray each other for their own benefit, This gives the taste of reality. The acting was so damn good you will feel all the characters are real. There are so many twists that at some point you will stop believing anyone. There some real badass scenes. I couldn't hate any character, couldn't love them either. Saras is my fav out of the girls. All their characters were so well made with such good back stories. The series kept me on my toes till the last minute. I really thought it's the end of all and bam the last bomb was dropped by none other than "that" person. I will definitely rewatch it to get some more hints.Was this review helpful to you?
Unexpected pot twists
I have seen a lot of negative comments on this series but to me this series is truly amazing. It's well written with actual good plot twists that kept me on my toes. The actors did such a fantastic job. They truly delivered the emotions well. I laughed so hard at the funny scenes, I don't remember laughing this much for any series. I feel like because it was a lot relatable as a shipper lol. But tbh they portrayed the shipper mentality so well and even though the scenes are super cringy it never made me cringe. I had cried my heart out at the emotional scenes. I cried so much. Every single one of them did a great job. First is such a great actor. The way he portrayed both Kim and Pan in a single story, it's very hard to do. Ohm really knows how to express himself through his eyes. His airplane fixing scene made me cry so hard. Phriking as well. I also wan to mention View and Piploy doing extremely amazing job. I have seen View in different roles and she is a versatile actress. First time saw her as a villain and holy she did so great. I had no idea Piploy is such a great actress. She carried the episodes for me in her own way. I loved the cinematography as well. It's cute. Every episode was unexpected. I loved how they also highlighted how extreme shipping can ruin a lot of things including the shippers. It was such a rollercoster ride with great plot, good acting, amazing scenes,Was this review helpful to you?
Carried the value of it's one of a kind concept
The season 2 didn't disappoint. While compared to season the mystery elements were less confusing as we already got an idea of what was going on (S1 made me left me confused in every scene in the best possible way) this season focuses more on how everything came together to bring the concept of Enigma.The plot was great, amazing, astonishing. With a cleared picture of Ajin and the concept of black magic we progress to see the effect of black magic in real life through a very specific element. We got the story of Enigma and some back story for Ajin. I liked how they kept the continuation of the concept from s1 about women being pitted against women. S1 it was school and education while s2 is all about the competition of the industry and ending with a note of the dynamics of the power hierarchy of our society. I loved how they added the elements of Thai culture and traditions. The dress and the modern traditional Thai dance was everything to me.
Every scene made me stop breathing. It was intense. The way every scene is filmed with so much of effort, the crew and cast truly deserves a big round of applause. However if I think about s1 it was more interesting, might be because of the more profound element of mystery as we were still trying to figure out what was going on. Enigma Black stage was more about what will happen.
The cast did a great job. Their acting brought shivers to my spine. It truly felt like I was in the Enigma universe. Win has grown so much as an actor. He truly delivered. Namtan, there's nothing to talk about her. She is just fantastic with her expression and dialogues. Mint in her first role went beyond my expectations. Jingjing really took on her role of being Jew. She never slipped even for once.
I wish we have more dramas like this. A S3, no even a S10 of Enigma will never be too much. I hope more people can recognize the amazing Thai film and drama industry beyond BL and GL. There is so much to explore and Thai industry is such a risk taker for creating stories so out of the box like Enigma.
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Really great chemistry and a cute story
It was nothing extraordinary but I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It was sort and sweet.The chemistry both on and off screen was overloaded. Acting wise I must say Dunk needed alot of improvement. Joong was very good in his role. The cast pulled it off pretty well. The cinematography and direction was perfect for the cute story. Plot wise it didn't have much to offer. It was very one dimensional and character development in general was missing. A good series to watch if you just want something to accompany your boredom or meal time.
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