Sometimes we are blessed to view a piece of work that is beautifully crafted on every level. The entire cast are all supreme in their performances but Apo shined brilliantly today. So far this has been the most satisfying series I've ever seen.
In the sea of ordinary, I still find myself floating happily along with Si Yeol and Ae Jun. Fully prepared for next week's angst from the misunderstandings and noble decisions, tho my heart is moved by Ju Ha's pain, I will wait for them to make me smile again. They're so cute together. 😁
There are different levels of ease among actors who do explicit scenes. MileApo have proven they are first class in the way they are intimate with each other. I have not seen Son or Euro before so they are new. Idk if they have worked together before but I've come to admire their work also. The quality of their skills as actors is evident. Gifted and true professionals. There is bl and then there is this. Apo said it's man love and it fits. I'm happy that the nc is not used for shock value but the natural progression of two people desperately falling in love.
This entire production is completely different from anything I've seen before and cautiously I say, may go to the top of my list. Cautiously, as Thai productions tend to drag a story and then gallop in the last episode. Every actor has brought their A game which immediately raises the bar and expectation. The snippets of humor balances out the tense drama behind the smiles. The cinematography is spectacular.
I don't want to speculate on who will do what or where the story is going. I want to enjoy every moment as it is revealed as we may not see another of this calibre in a long while. My only hope is that it continues in the same vein and ends as beautifully as it began.
PS Actors and especially bl actors who can not interract skillfully at this level with their partners or individually in their roles should sign up for classes where ever these were taught.
"One moment, you are dealing with serious political protests and in the very next scene, Khanin suddenly bursts into song with a piano playing softly in the background. I understand singing during protests is nothing new and it's a time-honoured form of resistance, but this was Broadway theatrical in a way that totally undermined the gravity of that scene and took all seriousness out of it."
This truly summed up what was wrong with everything. One didn't know what was the intention. JJ doing it felt fitting for the moment. Nunew, just no. It felt more out of place than the facial wash ads and very self serving. Yes, the show was about the next prince so why add other storylines that vastly overshadowed theirs which btw was vapid. Ava, desiring her father's approval could have been done differently. She fought for a seat at the table for all womanhood and once she received his approval, she quickly reverted. Poor message.
It was decent but ZeeNuNew storyline of Charan and Khanin was leaning to boring and pedestrian. The pomp and ceremony was there but one needed to check their pulse after ep 3. Their meetings for want of a better word was just as bland as Charan's expressions. Khanin's fire was a short match, the spark didn't excite any interest one way or the other. If darling sweet bubbly Chakri was not a part of their lives, one could ff and not miss anything.
What kept me watching? Ramil and Paytai, Wasin and to a lesser degree, Calvin and Jay and Ava. They made the experience bearable. Their storylines were far more interesting and played well. Personally, I would have felt more satisfied if the king had died before seeing Khanin's win. The many lives lost over the years due to greed was disheartening.
The ending was too long with nothing worth that time. Possibly two clips of Ramil and Paytai enjoying a moment of true happiness and Prince Tharin meeting with Calvin and Jay to get a ground level pov on the environmental issues could have been added.
I wish the script would have been as rich as the royals were dressed. The action scenes could have been carried through the episodes to liven up the viewers experience. Overall, not bad but could have been better.
Hmmm I wasn't a fan. I felt tense and anxious watching how constantly clenched Maeda was the entire movie. I wish…
This is exactly how I felt. Plus the unnatural kisses. I expected the dead kiss but what they did was worse. Plus Yagii's tone always felt like a parent to a child. 55 min took me 3+ days to complete.
Because I assume he does not want any attachments but maybe open to the other one after getting a confession...
I'm not too sure on that. When student 2 said his name, he just wanted to know where and from whom as his anonymity is important to him. I think he likes student 1 as he gave him his name. This he didn't have to do as he had already left. When both asked to see him again, he put them off. Therefore no attachments. Before leaving student 2, he looked at a pic of student 1 and smiled. I'm assuming he was happy that student 1 was looking for him and that he still held the power dynamic as student 2 had promised to stay silent. His physical response to the lesson with student 1 was also more intense. Hopefully, more seasons would clear it up.
It's fun reading the comments and seeing so many people enjoy this drama. I watched it back when it was released…
From the fire and passion here, then to sanitized and sedated In Fourever You, now back to regretful and raging in Reset. Those who say can't act? Absolutely the opposite. He is in a league of his own. 180 and Reset are the types of roles he can sink his teeth into and deliver.
Okayyyy, but are we sure we watched the same “Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart”? Because what you saw as chaos,…
Ok let's do this and while you're at it loosen the undies, your brain is being deprived of oxygen. Firstly, let's start with the obvious, these are my thoughts and evaluations and not yours. Feel free to write your own. The world awaits or not.
Having a difference of opinion on any subject is a given, being bitchy and an ahole about it is not. Also given that the tastes of every viewer varies one should not expect the same response to be had.
What you call camp, I call cringe. What you call drama, I call basic. Lack of proper direction in telling a cohesive story. What you call iconic, I call reaching.
Yin and War are beautiful to watch when the script is right and the pieces fit. This was not it. It was a sweaty mess and the sequel after.
So I suggest that you get some release from that proverbial chokehold, loosen those undies and inhale. Reality is calling, answer. 👄🍑
This entire production is completely different from anything I've seen before and cautiously I say, may go to the top of my list. Cautiously, as Thai productions tend to drag a story and then gallop in the last episode. Every actor has brought their A game which immediately raises the bar and expectation. The snippets of humor balances out the tense drama behind the smiles. The cinematography is spectacular.
I don't want to speculate on who will do what or where the story is going. I want to enjoy every moment as it is revealed as we may not see another of this calibre in a long while. My only hope is that it continues in the same vein and ends as beautifully as it began.
PS
Actors and especially bl actors who can not interract skillfully at this level with their partners or individually in their roles should sign up for classes where ever these were taught.
Yes, let's hope 🤞
This truly summed up what was wrong with everything. One didn't know what was the intention. JJ doing it felt fitting for the moment. Nunew, just no. It felt more out of place than the facial wash ads and very self serving. Yes, the show was about the next prince so why add other storylines that vastly overshadowed theirs which btw was vapid. Ava, desiring her father's approval could have been done differently. She fought for a seat at the table for all womanhood and once she received his approval, she quickly reverted. Poor message.
Great review.
What kept me watching?
Ramil and Paytai, Wasin and to a lesser degree, Calvin and Jay and Ava. They made the experience bearable. Their storylines were far more interesting and played well. Personally, I would have felt more satisfied if the king had died before seeing Khanin's win. The many lives lost over the years due to greed was disheartening.
The ending was too long with nothing worth that time. Possibly two clips of Ramil and Paytai enjoying a moment of true happiness and Prince Tharin meeting with Calvin and Jay to get a ground level pov on the environmental issues could have been added.
I wish the script would have been as rich as the royals were dressed. The action scenes could have been carried through the episodes to liven up the viewers experience. Overall, not bad but could have been better.
Firstly, let's start with the obvious, these are my thoughts and evaluations and not yours. Feel free to write your own. The world awaits or not.
Having a difference of opinion on any subject is a given, being bitchy and an ahole about it is not. Also given that the tastes of every viewer varies one should not expect the same response to be had.
What you call camp, I call cringe. What you call drama, I call basic. Lack of proper direction in telling a cohesive story. What you call iconic, I call reaching.
Yin and War are beautiful to watch when the script is right and the pieces fit. This was not it. It was a sweaty mess and the sequel after.
So I suggest that you get some release from that proverbial chokehold, loosen those undies and inhale. Reality is calling, answer. 👄🍑