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Escapades of a man-child and his student Jun
My stubborn doesn't pretend to be what it's not. It's blunt. It's crude. It's raw. It's definitely for adults. Sorn's entry into the series clearly defined the direction this was going to take. Your sensibilities may be shocked for a few moments, but the guile he uses to trap Jun should be studied. Sorn being the 'kind' person that he his proceeds to provide tutelage to a naive and clueless Jun.
Jun, previously identifying as straight, has shown to have since changed his desire with their meeting. The thing is, Sorn uses every trick possible to get a rise out of Jun, in both senses of the word. The tricks seemed to have worked on Sorn himself as he fell for Jun. Inexperienced Jun begins to question his intent and the contents of his heart. It is within this chaos that fun begins.
Sorn is a very polarizing character. Either you love him or you don't. He feels protective of Jun but also his chief adversary. It is only later that it's revealed that his tactics hid the feelings that grew for him. Twisted in the past hurt of being accused of 'being with a minor', he desires Jun but is afraid of being caught up in another situation that will be painful to him. Sorn is a master at sex but terrible with relationships. Platonic and intimate share the same fate. He will not entertain anyone who does not serve his purpose. He stayed true to himself and, in the process, hurt Jun time and time again.
The series was entertaining for the most part, but there were times it wasn't. Jun's curiosity and lack of respect for himself placed him in positions he should not have been. Sorn's caustic tongue was too abrasive at times. The bathroom tap-out was not a pleasant watch. The fml with no questions asked, just pounced and ate. Then the cliché hurt gf that was allowed to behave like a banshee in an office environment. HR was on 'vacation' from ep 1, it seems. In fact, the entire office would have had to be written up by HR.
There is no real plot to this series, just a hodge podge of scenarios stitched together with every excuse to insert nc. A few characters were not necessary, and this could have been wrapped up in 8 episodes. A very and I do mean very poor script with disconnected breaks that had no fluidity. Truthfully, I was humorously entertained throughout. Each week, I tuned in just to see how far Sorn would go and how fragile he truly was. He kept seeking approval from Jun, someone he didn't 'love'. They picked the perfect couple for these roles. BoatOat did not fail in their delivery. Oat is easily believable as the precocious impulsive Jun who is now trying to find himself. Boat as the closed off selfish demanding Sorn. Together, they made this nonsense work. The usual misunderstanding occurred, and I reveled in seeing Sorn lost, repentent, and afraid to let go. The beard deserves a worthy mention. On and off the screen, they work well together.
Penny's office relationship was as dry as biscuit and unnecessary to the plot other than her being Sorn's fwb. Tai's seemed oddly off kilter as he was the one lecturing Sorn on his unwillingness to be true to his own feelings. Now, near the end, he adopts the same attitude and causes Champ pain. Again, with proper writing and planning, this could have been dealt with earlier on and not like an afterthought. Script, poor. Tedious, repetitive, contrived conversations. Production and direction, poor. Again, how can one forget the beard? It will be remembered for eternity. Acting was on the lower end but served a purpose for enjoyment. Sorn and Jun together, entertaining.
The ending was rewarding for all, with Sorn's explosive desire capturing Jun once more. Sorn's maturity is still not fully complete as he bluntly speaks his mind irrelevant on how he affects those around him. Win's jibes at his bro Sorn, meant that Sorn was not untouchable. Tai and Champ's tender moment was the most comforting throughout the series. Yoon and Punpun made their relationship believable. I can't wait to see BoatOat in a better script as they've proven to be a fun couple.
View this at least once. If you go back for seconds, the why is understood.
Jun, previously identifying as straight, has shown to have since changed his desire with their meeting. The thing is, Sorn uses every trick possible to get a rise out of Jun, in both senses of the word. The tricks seemed to have worked on Sorn himself as he fell for Jun. Inexperienced Jun begins to question his intent and the contents of his heart. It is within this chaos that fun begins.
Sorn is a very polarizing character. Either you love him or you don't. He feels protective of Jun but also his chief adversary. It is only later that it's revealed that his tactics hid the feelings that grew for him. Twisted in the past hurt of being accused of 'being with a minor', he desires Jun but is afraid of being caught up in another situation that will be painful to him. Sorn is a master at sex but terrible with relationships. Platonic and intimate share the same fate. He will not entertain anyone who does not serve his purpose. He stayed true to himself and, in the process, hurt Jun time and time again.
The series was entertaining for the most part, but there were times it wasn't. Jun's curiosity and lack of respect for himself placed him in positions he should not have been. Sorn's caustic tongue was too abrasive at times. The bathroom tap-out was not a pleasant watch. The fml with no questions asked, just pounced and ate. Then the cliché hurt gf that was allowed to behave like a banshee in an office environment. HR was on 'vacation' from ep 1, it seems. In fact, the entire office would have had to be written up by HR.
There is no real plot to this series, just a hodge podge of scenarios stitched together with every excuse to insert nc. A few characters were not necessary, and this could have been wrapped up in 8 episodes. A very and I do mean very poor script with disconnected breaks that had no fluidity. Truthfully, I was humorously entertained throughout. Each week, I tuned in just to see how far Sorn would go and how fragile he truly was. He kept seeking approval from Jun, someone he didn't 'love'. They picked the perfect couple for these roles. BoatOat did not fail in their delivery. Oat is easily believable as the precocious impulsive Jun who is now trying to find himself. Boat as the closed off selfish demanding Sorn. Together, they made this nonsense work. The usual misunderstanding occurred, and I reveled in seeing Sorn lost, repentent, and afraid to let go. The beard deserves a worthy mention. On and off the screen, they work well together.
Penny's office relationship was as dry as biscuit and unnecessary to the plot other than her being Sorn's fwb. Tai's seemed oddly off kilter as he was the one lecturing Sorn on his unwillingness to be true to his own feelings. Now, near the end, he adopts the same attitude and causes Champ pain. Again, with proper writing and planning, this could have been dealt with earlier on and not like an afterthought. Script, poor. Tedious, repetitive, contrived conversations. Production and direction, poor. Again, how can one forget the beard? It will be remembered for eternity. Acting was on the lower end but served a purpose for enjoyment. Sorn and Jun together, entertaining.
The ending was rewarding for all, with Sorn's explosive desire capturing Jun once more. Sorn's maturity is still not fully complete as he bluntly speaks his mind irrelevant on how he affects those around him. Win's jibes at his bro Sorn, meant that Sorn was not untouchable. Tai and Champ's tender moment was the most comforting throughout the series. Yoon and Punpun made their relationship believable. I can't wait to see BoatOat in a better script as they've proven to be a fun couple.
View this at least once. If you go back for seconds, the why is understood.
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