Let's be real, when this show previewed, all we focused on was the word Kidnap, well at least I did. It started on a semi-serious note so I was expecting lots and lots of action. Then around episode 6 or 7, it went the other direction. I'm happy it did. One more tag to add #comedy.
High production Thai action shows tend not to be as realistic (for want of a better word) as their romance dramas. Yes, there have been good action dramas but the vast majority have been romances. I always love seeing this side of Ohm P. He is a naturally gifted actor and it shows. He is very comfortable in front of the camera and confident in any role he portrays. His ability to connect with any actor is one of his greatest strengths. The chemistry with Leng has improved from when they began and I'm hoping that with time Leng grows more too. What I love about their interactions is that they both hold each other. I love that there are no roles between them. Q folds into Min's embrace and Min just as easily sits on Q's lap. Great job production team.
What also amazes me is that Ohm P's connection to Ohm T is so good that it is believable that they could really be siblings. The Ohm's are doing great.
Now the elephant: the script. I am not against a romance script but sometimes it feels like a filler and not a propeller. It is lacking. Now that they're in love, it's like they don't know what these two characters would say to each other or what else would they do. The three of them are operating in a vaccuum and it is suffering. I'm missing Suea and Jeen. I will still watch to the end, because it has Ohm P, and these last 2 episodes had me smiling. Them loving each other is a nice watch.
Lastly, I am hoping that they don't stay paired long-term. The reason is that Ohm does great with everyone and I would like to see him work with other people. Long term couples tend to be predictable and FOR ME, it detracts from their performances. I'm not advocating that they move on immediately, but after 2 series, do something else, then do another together. I know the industry capitalizes on the paired couples and heavy fan service which helps the actors be more seen and a financial gain for all. Then there is negative publicity and hysteria when they do split which could be avoided if they're not paired long-term.
D and J are very different and it shows. J grew up in a home that was loving, forgiving and tolerant. D the exact opposite. His father abusive to the point of being physical, demeaning and disparaging to J's mother. D is attracted to the free spirit that is J and J's love lies in bringing joy to D's pain and to exist in his world. In the 12 years apart, this hasn't changed but with a twist. J faces his problems head on and D blocks every avenue to deal with it.
We still haven't seen the full extent of why J went back to D's father and why he loved him so, to grieve at his death. I keep watching for this as this is the gulf between them. Being abusive to an elder is shunned/taboo. J taking the beatings is something D cannot fathom. Why does D think that money and position will be the medicine that heals his past hurts? He wants J on his terms but is becoming abusive to him also. J knows that until D really deals with it, he will regret it. So he gives in to stay close to him. Sad really, but only if this is another tactic to save D, then it is really just sad.
The issue I have with J is his lack of direction. He doesn't want to own a gym but is not heavily invested in being an employee of one for life. His attitude to life was a differing point between them in the past and may still be an issue now. He lives simply now, D does not.
H is as pathetic as can be. Implied closeness to push against a competitor. H lost the moment he became a bully to D. Their goals may have aligned in adulthood but can never bring the joy to D's life that J does by just being in his presence. He has had 12 years to be someone to him but I blame D. He knew and still entertained it though he doesn't want that with him. Why? The past he wants to forget, he still keeps a link to it.
I would love to see how the rest plays out. Whether J and D end up together doesn't matter because I know J would have done all that he could and that would be enough. Production did great with the shifting from old to new with ease. The heavy wooden feel representing the past, countryside and a less abundant life. The modern shows affluence, snobbiness and distance D has placed between himself and the past. I wonder if the script is intentionally vague or abrutly shifts to have sonething to reveal in the last 2 episodes. As I said, if they don't end up together it is fine but I hope they find peace in their relationship.
I cackled so hard with the towel slap at the hot springs, I think everyone heard me. ðŸ¤Ryoma is the sh*t. That neurotic suspicious overachieving fearless nerd makes this series a must watch. From the "fighting" to the selfies to the onsen towel slap... he is hilarious. Haruto deserves this kind of happiness. They both do.
Biased opinion: South Korea - versatility Japan - unique Taiwan - playful Thailand - volume
I think those scenes on the roof, or balcony, I don't know, on the roof of the building, are very repetitive,…
The repetitiveness for me is how they constantly clash with basically the same words. It's a school, so there would be limited space for fights away from the teachers eyes, but the dialogue is lacking. It could be said that as highschoolers, their foresight and language skills would be limited so the depiction may be true for any high risk school. I'll be here for all 16 epi just to hear Shin say that he forgives him .🤞 The suspense 😬
Mark is constantly testing himself as an actor and it shows how much he is growing. By his actions, he's shipping Saint and Shin more than the fans 😂
#1 - sountrack. The vibe is outstanding.
#2 - Every actor understanding their role and delivering.
#3 - Production team. Storyline evolving smoothly. No choppy cuts. Flashbacks bringing clarity to storyline. Casting did great.
Only peeve - excluding every scene that Saint tells Shin "I love you", the script is a bit repetitive.
I must admit this kinda snuck up on me. Hear me out, they were so great in LM and their chemistry is like wow! So seeing this with all the chaos took a little getting used to. It's like they were struggling to get their rhythm. Kudos to Grandma, she is smarter than the whole bunch. Seeing Joke held by Jack, Jack's head resting at the back of Joke's neck, is their moment. It's the scene that says, that's them.
Tattoo and Aran need some more bonding time. Cut down on Rose and Boss and add more of them. Rose just breathes and she irritates me. Everytime I see Boss touch Jack's shoulder, I feel to 🤢.
Every episode they exceed expectations. We knew but still they made us hurt. Haven't ached for a character like this for awhile. Namping's silent tears and X's cries of anguish... Mick and Top delivered.
We agree on one thing, episode 9. Those three minutes should be put in a vault and taken out only for special occasions. Especially for those who are slow and need special instructions. 🙈
My take is that TutorYim should do Only Fans and forget about Thai dramas because the scripts they keep getting are not them. I like them so much and MarkGems minus the childishness. It's like MosBank all over again.
I don't know which was worst - their writing personas or their character world or their boring real life. All I know is, if this show didn't have episode 9, MarkGems testing the strength of that couch and Focus (something about his face when he smiles), I would have dropped it.
My thesis instructor said "Don't make the scope too wide that it loses relevance and not too narrow that there's not enough to build on." I now fully understand what she meant. BOTW is a victim of such.
Btw your ancestors would understand ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ they are probably watching ep 9 on a loop. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you got me rolling here.
Same exact thought. An eternal student. Manager probably thinks he's Peter Pan.
Truth. But to continue as this is limiting his talent. Outside of his roles, he comes across as smart, warm and whitty. Tapping into a fraction of this would broaden his scope. Also, when you keep playing the same character, mannerisms become predictable. I like him but I really would like to see more.
Pond has the acting skill to be in a serious mature themed BL instead of this mess.
Totally in agreement. Pond shined so bright in 180 and now this. He is still doing a good job but Earth's mannerisms and nasal is kinda jarring against his smoothness. Also, Pond's facial expressions are subtle while Earth's is ott. It also doesn't help that it's ANOTHER school drama with immature sound effects that irrates the F out of me. I love the both of them but not together.
Few reasons to watch Pitbabe: 1. Way breathing 2. Way smiling 3. Way and Pete 4. Way crying 5. Way dying 6. Alan and Jeff 7. Babe 8. Sonic 🫠and North 9. Dean's breakdown 10. Way
Charlie turned me off big time. Physically he was not it next to Pitbabe. He looked so creepy when they are doing the deed and he is looking at him.... 🤢
Alan and Jeff. There is something tangible between these two. The trust they have between them comes across on screen and I believe that's why they were so popular.
As a villian I will give Tony his props. S Vorarit did good. He has presence.
Storyline had too many characters with not enough time to enjoy. Mama, Papa and Khun Dad.... wtf.
Honestly I don't know if I want to see S2. I can't bear to see Way hurt again but if they off Charlie, I might be persuaded.
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High production Thai action shows tend not to be as realistic (for want of a better word) as their romance dramas. Yes, there have been good action dramas but the vast majority have been romances. I always love seeing this side of Ohm P. He is a naturally gifted actor and it shows. He is very comfortable in front of the camera and confident in any role he portrays. His ability to connect with any actor is one of his greatest strengths. The chemistry with Leng has improved from when they began and I'm hoping that with time Leng grows more too. What I love about their interactions is that they both hold each other. I love that there are no roles between them. Q folds into Min's embrace and Min just as easily sits on Q's lap. Great job production team.
What also amazes me is that Ohm P's connection to Ohm T is so good that it is believable that they could really be siblings. The Ohm's are doing great.
Now the elephant: the script. I am not against a romance script but sometimes it feels like a filler and not a propeller. It is lacking. Now that they're in love, it's like they don't know what these two characters would say to each other or what else would they do. The three of them are operating in a vaccuum and it is suffering. I'm missing Suea and Jeen. I will still watch to the end, because it has Ohm P, and these last 2 episodes had me smiling. Them loving each other is a nice watch.
Lastly, I am hoping that they don't stay paired long-term. The reason is that Ohm does great with everyone and I would like to see him work with other people. Long term couples tend to be predictable and FOR ME, it detracts from their performances. I'm not advocating that they move on immediately, but after 2 series, do something else, then do another together. I know the industry capitalizes on the paired couples and heavy fan service which helps the actors be more seen and a financial gain for all. Then there is negative publicity and hysteria when they do split which could be avoided if they're not paired long-term.
Anyway, my take.
We still haven't seen the full extent of why J went back to D's father and why he loved him so, to grieve at his death. I keep watching for this as this is the gulf between them. Being abusive to an elder is shunned/taboo. J taking the beatings is something D cannot fathom. Why does D think that money and position will be the medicine that heals his
past hurts? He wants J on his terms but is becoming abusive to him also. J knows that until D really deals with it, he will regret it. So he gives in to stay close to him. Sad really, but only if this is another tactic to save D, then it is really just sad.
The issue I have with J is his lack of direction. He doesn't want to own a gym but is not heavily invested in being an employee of one for life. His attitude to life was a differing point between them in the past and may still be an issue now. He lives simply now, D does not.
H is as pathetic as can be. Implied closeness to push against a competitor. H lost the moment he became a bully to D. Their goals may have aligned in adulthood but can never bring the joy to D's life that J does by just being in his presence. He has had 12 years to be someone to him but I blame D. He knew and still entertained it though he doesn't want that with him. Why? The past he wants to forget, he still keeps a link to it.
I would love to see how the rest plays out. Whether J and D end up together doesn't matter because I know J would have done all that he could and that would be enough. Production did great with the shifting from old to new with ease. The heavy wooden feel representing the past, countryside and a less abundant life. The modern shows affluence, snobbiness and distance D has placed between himself and the past. I wonder if the script is intentionally vague or abrutly shifts to have sonething to reveal in the last 2 episodes. As I said, if they don't end up together it is fine but I hope they find peace in their relationship.
Quantity...
Massive amount....
Extensive size...
Ok I give up ðŸ¤ðŸ˜†ðŸ˜†ðŸ˜†ðŸ˜†ðŸ˜†ðŸ˜†
Biased opinion:
South Korea - versatility
Japan - unique
Taiwan - playful
Thailand - volume
#1 - sountrack. The vibe is outstanding.
#2 - Every actor understanding their role and delivering.
#3 - Production team. Storyline evolving smoothly. No choppy cuts. Flashbacks bringing clarity to storyline. Casting did great.
Only peeve - excluding every scene that Saint tells Shin "I love you", the script is a bit repetitive.
Still..... enjoying every episode so far.
Tattoo and Aran need some more bonding time. Cut down on Rose and Boss and add more of them. Rose just breathes and she irritates me. Everytime I see Boss touch Jack's shoulder, I feel to 🤢.
It's a decent watch.
They're doing great. Moved them to the top of my can't miss list. 😄
Order has been restored.. 🙂
My take is that TutorYim should do Only Fans and forget about Thai dramas because the scripts they keep getting are not them. I like them so much and MarkGems minus the childishness. It's like MosBank all over again.
I don't know which was worst - their writing personas or their character world or their boring real life. All I know is, if this show didn't have episode 9, MarkGems testing the strength of that couch and Focus (something about his face when he smiles), I would have dropped it.
My thesis instructor said "Don't make the scope too wide that it loses relevance and not too narrow that there's not enough to build on." I now fully understand what she meant. BOTW is a victim of such.
Btw your ancestors would understand ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ they are probably watching ep 9 on a loop. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you got me rolling here.
playing the same character, mannerisms become predictable. I like him but I really would like to see more.
1. Way breathing
2. Way smiling
3. Way and Pete
4. Way crying
5. Way dying
6. Alan and Jeff
7. Babe
8. Sonic 🫠and North
9. Dean's breakdown
10. Way
Charlie turned me off big time. Physically he was not it next to Pitbabe. He looked so creepy when they are doing the deed and he is looking at him.... 🤢
Alan and Jeff. There is something tangible between these two. The trust they have between them comes across on screen and I believe that's why they were so popular.
As a villian I will give Tony his props. S Vorarit did good. He has presence.
Storyline had too many characters with not enough time to enjoy. Mama, Papa and Khun Dad.... wtf.
Honestly I don't know if I want to see S2. I can't bear to see Way hurt again but if they off Charlie, I might be persuaded.