FrankIncese

I’m so glad that you know everything about me and my viewing habits without asking me. FYI... I don’t watch the show live. I binged 6 eps when I had time. So I’m not 3 weeks behind. I’m as up to speed as I need to be. But please... go on assuming you know best.

Dropped after 6 eps. Not one character that I liked. Some really useless dialogue and entire scenes that revealed nothing. Didn’t believe the two straight boys would ever fall in love and felt zero chemistry between the couples. Very stilted, wooden acting (probably directed to be so). I’ve loved or at least enjoyed all of the others in this franchise but this was a snooze. I’d say I’m over BL and all it’s tropes, but I’ll keep trying other series (at least for a few eps each). Disappointing.

Dropped after 4 eps. I like the premise, I thought some of the ideas were handled in a refreshing manner, but it was too little to keep me interested. First I thought it was the pacing, which is laborious. But it’s really the direction. The actors are so flat and lifeless. They don’t react. I watched scenes where actors are looking off screen bored instead of reacting to what’s happening in the scene. It feels like they’re sleepwalking. But I don’t fault them, I think it was directoral. Then I read all the comments here and there’s no way I’m going to continue. There is no excuse for this kind of lazy writing. All it takes is a couple of lines to explain changes in actors. COVID would have zero influence on a writer in their room alone. They could have justified all the changes. Many of you will say, it gets better. But that’s not okay. Every writer and producer knows you have to capture the viewers attention from the start and keep them engaged. I don’t watch any show BL or otherwise, Eastern or Western and stick around through 8 or 9 bad eps just for a couple of good ones at the end. This industry really does not respect its audience if they think that’s ok.

I agree with so much of what everyone in this thread has said. I know there are underlying reasons for Sib's behavior and it's true he must nudge Gene or nothing would ever happen. BUT... you can do all that while being honest, respectful, open and communicative. But then we wouldn't get a delightful concoction like this series.

I'm still having a grand time, but Sib is getting worse, rather than better, in my opinion. Stalker, possessive, authoritarian (on top of all the previous lies). Not qualities I want in my man. No matter how much he "loves" me. - But every episode makes me so happy with the progression of Gene's acceptance (of self, love and Sib). He's true to himself (and his character), and actually has rational conversations and honest communication. A great character played by a very talented actor.

Dropping after 2 eps. Not bad, but we've seen this story so many times already. There is nothing new or fresh about this series. Even the film quality and scripting feel like something from 10 years ago. Direction and editing are substandard, forcing the inexperienced actors to look even worse (acting wise, not "looks" wise). Feels like a low budget, amateur production. Also, all the half-naked promos make me uncomfortable. I know most of the cast is over 18, but it feels exploitative.

This was EH to me, while S1 was everything I wanted. The MC are a very loud HELL YEAH!, (there are times when these guys don' t seem to be acting at all. such warmth, intimacy and honest reactions) but this season felt incomplete. So much more emotional story to mine between the MC left unexplored, and how about an actual story for the 2 side couples.

Personality disorders are a fascinating character trait to explore... so explore them. Educate the audience in an entertaining way about people with these issues and show us how they might successfully navigate their lives. But don't diminish it by then having ANOTHER disorder - and then don't just disregard that second disorder just so you can force a couple together.

Happy to see a wedding proposal ALWAYS, but maybe spend some time with that couple and show us the struggle to get here.

I'll watch S3 because Yu and Sam melt my heart. But I'm not expecting much.

Cute, sweet and average. I liked it but I had to fill in a lot of holes with my imagination. So much left unexplained or just glossed over. The MC are really under served. Would have felt more if they took the time to develop that relationship more. My main complaint is the entire premise... a collab between baker and singer... never really happens. Don’t base your series on a premise you’re not going to fulfill. But a short and sweet bit of BL confection. Kane is adorable and I can’t believe he’s 28. He looks like a teen. Hope to see more of his work.

I agree. I don't need to know nor care about an actor's private life/sexuality (unless I hope to marry them some day). I too hope for a day when sexuality (and ethnicity, religion, etc) are not mentioned, when all are seen and treated as equals without "qualifiers". But you are absolutely right, that will not happen until we have brave LGBTQIA+ actors living their truth and showing the world that there is excellence in all.

And yes, media... please stop asking how difficult it is to play gay. Is it harder than playing a doctor when you haven't studied medicine, or playing a superhero when you have no super powers. Or playing a man in love with a woman when you're really NOT in love with that woman?

Just finished my second viewing, about a year after watching it the first time. Liked some of it more, some of it less. I think it was lightning in a bottle. No one has played an innocent better than Saint. Perth is perfect and aside from the possessive jealousy Ae is a perfect BF. I liked both Tin and Can more this time around and think they as well were perfectly cast in those roles. Noticed some subtle acting from both to indicate their changing views of each other that were very well done. Knowing a bit more about BL, it was interesting to see this in context with the other series it touches (TharnType). Still a top BL for me, though maybe not as strong as I felt the first time around.

On a side note, it always makes me laugh when BL characters insist you stay over because the drive home is too long. Twice they mention Ae lives "an hour" away from school. To me, that's a drive across town. But I'd stay if it was across the street.

A beautiful series. So sweet and tender. Mix is incredible. I almost wanted it to end with Tian leaving, so S2 could be about the long-awaited return and will they/wont they reunite - but who am I kidding? A fairytale ending HAD to happen since it was referenced so many times. I REALLY wanted it to end on the mountain with that kiss. Didn't need the last scene, although always happy to see them being cute and affectionate with each other. 2 kisses (that's right, isn't it? 2 only?) were more than enough, because all the tender hearted emotions that were on display gave me everything I could hope for. I'll watch this again and again - even just a single episode when I need to spend time with good "friends". Looking forward to Mix's next lead role.

Love them both. And Tum in that lime green shirt looked so handsome.

Plenty of gay actors (singers, athletes) around the world hide their sexuality. Not surprised some very young and new to the industry Thai guys are discreet for the sake of their careers. Some day (soon-ish?) they won't have to think about it and can just be open and honest without fear of repercussions.

I agree with everything you said... but I think the people who say this isn't typical (I'm not one of them) are referring to the many tropes of BL that are not evident here. And the fact that these two may identify as "gay" (rather than them discovering their proclivities and coming to accept a male partner) make this a "gay" or LGBTQIA+ series as opposed to the VERY NARROW view of what a "BL" series is. I don't like the narrow definition, but many feel very attached to it.

I only watched the movie version, so I don't know if there are differences.

Obviously, I did watch the other series. I reference them in my comment.

What a beautiful relationship these two have and indeed all the villagers. I cried for most of the ep, starting when Tian laid his head down on the unconscious Phupha’s bed. So tender. Didn’t see this last twist coming and it makes me want to watch all over again to look for signs. I’ll be heartbroken when the last episode ends, but can’t wait for Mix’s next project.

I knew it was supposed to be funny. But the joke just kept going on and on. Not my cup of tea. But enjoy it if it’s yours!

Wow. The debate about this episode is INTENSE. As with ALL BL series, characters don't speak their truths and misunderstandings abound. If Tian had simply told his story from A-Z things would have been different. Not perfect. Some would still be justifiably upset, but at least they would know the TRUTH. Who in their right mind would just say "I'm responsible" and not explain how? Only a lead character in a BL so there can be more drama. This has to be called out as a trope, along with the 1000 other tropes of the genre. ("That girl I kissed was my cousin back after 10 years"... but it took me 2 episodes to tell you that).

What shocked me more than anything in this episode was the amount of guns and gunfire. That's pretty intense for a romantic drama. Granted, it was all leading here, but haven't seen that before in the genre and it really took me out of the moment. I know Phupha's "job" has changed from the novel, but Forest Rangers definitely would not be carrying machine guns.

Mix is gonna have such a great career.

Yes more would have been better but I guess I’m so used to being let down in BL series that never truly explore a characters feelings and instead go for the simplest, easiest, quickest answer and resolution. But a deeper dive would be sooo satisfying.