This would've been better if they hadn't gotten together at the end. I don't think what Koh did is forgivable, especially to an artist. I wish they would've gone into the real consequences of AI but what can you expect from a big company. Might be a hot take but this feels like Not Me light. They tried to have this big deep emotional meaning and social commentary but fell short at just about every turn.
Both Pheem and Ko are shitty but Pheem throwing (literally) a fit was not valid. He's been incredibly manipulative with Jira and seems to only want him for his body. I did think he was okay at first (even though we all know its an OffGun show anyways so there was never a chance for him lol), but he just keeps digging himself deeper. Of course Ko is also manipulative but he's not really hiding it at all and Jira has been given chances to leave. And yea, money is a big part of it but its also definitely not all of it at this point. We've seen Jira's subconscious choice to stick around Ko and turn away from Pheem but I think he kept trying with Pheem because he thinks he's a more "stable" or "acceptable" choice. Seeing as everyone knows Ko is a dick so he doesn't want to fall for someone who he thinks doesn't care about him (even tho Ko does care about Jira in his own roundabout way). Also Pheem not caring that Jira looks genuinely terrified of him because he's smashing things while yelling specifically at him is wild. And throwing the bat in his direction??? Terrifying! Plus he knows damn well that he's scaring Jira. Like I think thats one of the biggest red flags I've seen from him so far besides all the lying. The idea of someone consistently going to a rage room enough where the workers there recognize them probably isn't great in the first place. Yea its good that he isn't actually taking it out on the people he's upset with but to need to be physically violent in order to calm down is not a good sign. Not to get so real but someone throwing stuff near you (ie: punching the wall thats right next to you but not actually quite hitting you) is one of the signs someone will be physically abusive if it progresses. Pheem really is the poster child of fragile masculinity. He gets blue balled once and just flies off the charts. It is kinda wild that Jira just goes "I want to draw you rn", honey you can't feed into his behavior like that! I guess he's just truly that dedicated to his art. Also at least Ko was genuinely sorry when Jira got piss bombed and actually cares about his art. We've seen Pheem ask to be drawn by Jira but he never actually cares enough to buy it or see meaning in it. Ko was the first person to see value in Jira's art while Pheem only cares if he's the subject of it. Pheem is soooo self centered to me (so is Ko but not as often). All of Pheem's actions towards Jira have been extremely performative while Ko's have been (at least more than Pheem's) genuine, even if not as obvious.
Btw can you tell Pheem's little crash out sparked this whole comment? I do actually really like shows that can make me feel this strongly about its characters! <3
I'm on ep18 and I've genuinely had to pause to take a break multiple times the last couple of episodes. The first half of the show was really good and I was having fun watching it but the second half just kept pissing me off. Miscommunication is my number one most hated trope so I'm really struggling here. I want to like this show all the way through so bad but the last couple episodes have made me less and less interested. I know it'll get better and things will get figured out in the end so Ill keep watching but its probably going to take me three times as long.
While I'd much prefer Biu to be a part of the series; I'll support Bibs in whatever he does as long as he's happy. 4Minutes isn't limited to only having BOC actors so there is a possibility for Biu but its really up to him and the company. Fans have little input in what happens and truthfully we should be watching things for the story and not strictly the actors. Im sure Bibs will do great with whoever he acts with and I trust them all to make the decision that best fits them each. BibBiu are very close to my heart no matter how many series they have together.
I honestly wasn't very interested in this at first but decided to watch because I recognize a few of the actors. I'm surprised to say that the 1st episode was really good. I always convince myself that I won't like more serious shows and yet they always turn out to be my favorites. I was in a good mood while watching so I had a lot of fun and don't really have anything to nitpick. I already really like Porsche's character; his attitude towards literal mafias, him doing the most for as much money as possible, and his care for his brother are all amazing. All in all, it's already been great and I highly look forward to the rest of the episodes.
Both Pheem and Ko are shitty but Pheem throwing (literally) a fit was not valid. He's been incredibly manipulative with Jira and seems to only want him for his body. I did think he was okay at first (even though we all know its an OffGun show anyways so there was never a chance for him lol), but he just keeps digging himself deeper. Of course Ko is also manipulative but he's not really hiding it at all and Jira has been given chances to leave. And yea, money is a big part of it but its also definitely not all of it at this point. We've seen Jira's subconscious choice to stick around Ko and turn away from Pheem but I think he kept trying with Pheem because he thinks he's a more "stable" or "acceptable" choice. Seeing as everyone knows Ko is a dick so he doesn't want to fall for someone who he thinks doesn't care about him (even tho Ko does care about Jira in his own roundabout way). Also Pheem not caring that Jira looks genuinely terrified of him because he's smashing things while yelling specifically at him is wild. And throwing the bat in his direction??? Terrifying! Plus he knows damn well that he's scaring Jira. Like I think thats one of the biggest red flags I've seen from him so far besides all the lying. The idea of someone consistently going to a rage room enough where the workers there recognize them probably isn't great in the first place. Yea its good that he isn't actually taking it out on the people he's upset with but to need to be physically violent in order to calm down is not a good sign. Not to get so real but someone throwing stuff near you (ie: punching the wall thats right next to you but not actually quite hitting you) is one of the signs someone will be physically abusive if it progresses. Pheem really is the poster child of fragile masculinity. He gets blue balled once and just flies off the charts. It is kinda wild that Jira just goes "I want to draw you rn", honey you can't feed into his behavior like that! I guess he's just truly that dedicated to his art. Also at least Ko was genuinely sorry when Jira got piss bombed and actually cares about his art. We've seen Pheem ask to be drawn by Jira but he never actually cares enough to buy it or see meaning in it. Ko was the first person to see value in Jira's art while Pheem only cares if he's the subject of it. Pheem is soooo self centered to me (so is Ko but not as often). All of Pheem's actions towards Jira have been extremely performative while Ko's have been (at least more than Pheem's) genuine, even if not as obvious.
Btw can you tell Pheem's little crash out sparked this whole comment? I do actually really like shows that can make me feel this strongly about its characters! <3