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I think 'My Engineer' squeezed in some extra episodes too? I know one of the recent Thai series did it, I just can't remember which one.

Sometimes there's a danger of this tactic backfiring by stretching already-thin material to the breaking point, but in every instance I've seen the increase in episodes is done for fan service, adding soft and cute scenes that aren't really related to the main narrative but get the 'Likes' and chatter on social media.

In addition to extra episodes there's also the phenomenon of the 'special episodes' that air after a drama has concluded. Those often have no plot at all. :)

I guess we have to keep in mind that these series need to make money so that their production companies can bring us more of them in the future. If they succeed in bumping up the ratings a little that probably benefits us all in the long run.

For the series itself it can definitely lead to some eye-rolling moments, though. <3

Yes, it seems that the timid Tine is here to stay. With Sarawat being so reserved they're a bit of a low-energy couple.

Three episodes in and it's obviously a masterpiece. This is why I watch dramas.

I appreciate that they wanted to try. I don't know of any other series that did such a thing, and they've done it so soon after Season 1 ended.

There might not be much of a plot -- maybe each episode will have its own little conflict that gets resolved by the end, like in a regular TV sitcom.

Honestly, though, after getting baited and bent over by The Shipper I feel a lot more charitable toward 2gether.

Dim and Green are who I hope we see lots more of. My fave couple so far.

I'm really liking Green and Dim. My only quibble about Man and Type is I wish we'd seen more of their transition into the relationship.

We need to make a bingo card consisting of all the Season 1 blunders, with the high five as the middle square

Speaking of which ... I'm really interested to see how they deal with the high five. I bet it will be at the very end and done in a funny way.

As they're getting ready to sleep, Sarawat tells Tine that he's not going to let Tine go to sleep while Tine's upset, then instead of rolling over with his back turned he draws up close and cuddles with him -- another course correction from Season 1.

Ballsy, but I like that the series cares enough to acknowledge and correct past mistakes.

They mean business ... in the very first segment Green asks Sarawat to explain why he hugged Pam the year before and why he didn't visit Tine when he was in the hospital.

I wonder if they went so far as to refilm some scenes from Season 1 for flashbacks to show that we didn't see the whole picture back then, like showing more physical affection between them, etc.

He's in soooo many drama, and when he turns up in the cast I just know the series will be great ... he must be an expert at choosing roles

Episode 1 with Eng subs -- OFFICIAL links

1/5: http://tv.line.me/embed/15258785
2/5: http://tv.line.me/embed/15258795
3/5: http://tv.line.me/embed/15258797
4/5: http://tv.line.me/embed/15258799
5/5: http://tv.line.me/embed/15258802

I agree that in a fantasy series like this they can make up any rules they want and bring Kim back from the dead ... which is what they seem to be hinting at if there's a Season 2.

I also agree that it's awful that the real Kim didn't get much screen time but on the other hand, most of Pan's journey was to discover who the real Kim was, so his presence was constantly felt -- especially when all the revelations happened about him and Way.

I'm enjoying the series. I just wish they didn't keep showing the same scenes over and over. The fifth episode barely inched the story forward due to all the repeat footage. Combine that with the lengthy opening and closing credits and what you get is a lot of waiting around for something new.

Also, I agree that the "I'm not gay, I'm just gay for him" fig leaf has gotten so tired. The fact that the episode ended right after that came up makes me think they really wanted it to leave an impression with the audience. Well, they succeeded with me but I don't think I received it with the spirit they intended lol. (Then again, I doubt that I'm the intended target.)

For me Pan turned into an evil character when she decided she was going to make it her mission to let all of Kim's friends and family know that he was a bad person. She even tried to sabotage his friendship with Way.

And the cherry on top was that she got a happy ending while Kim ... well, let's just say: not so much.

It's not the absolute worst I've ever seen but it's the absolute worst of any BLs that had a big budget and name actors. Through all the episodes I never stopped hating Kai. When Third finally got him it was a hollow victory.

Ok you win. :)

I didn't characterize you as a person, I made a comment about the way you comment. You're telling people they're crybabies for disagreeing with you. Sorry, but that's condescending and it makes people stop listening to what you're trying to say.

Good director, not so good at story conception. Killing off a main character does not make a work into great art -- it just ruins a series that had everything else going for it, becoming the one thing it will now be most remembered for. And to think it could have been a classic! Oh, well. Wishing you better choices in the future.

I'm cool with it if it's not BL, and Girl from Nowhere isn't BL, so yes let's keep her busy with that lol. It's perfect for her because dead characters are pretty routine in that series. :)

I'd rather have Kim lol.