I am a bit confused as to what the political message here is. Thailand at the time was under an authoritarian…
It’s true that the representation is very unbalanced and that there’s a clear complacency toward the United States, but it also has to be put back into context.
I’m not a history specialist so sorry if I leave a bunch of details, but I take it that at the time, the world was structured around a direct opposition between the USSR and the USA: the Cold War wasn’t only military or ideological, it was also a battle of influence. As a result, every country caught in that gray zone almost naturally tended to lean toward the side that shared its political outlook, or that seemed like the lesser evil compared to the other.
With that it reflects this simplified framework: on one side, communism presented as a direct threat; on the other, a democratic capitalism that was imperfect, but perceived as the guarantor of a certain freedom. That doesn’t mean reality was actually that binary (far from it), nor that the US didn’t commit atrocities in the global south.
So, both couples had non-explicit love scenes, and of the two, it was implied that Rati and Thee wemnt "all…
I’m not entirely on the same page with you here. I’ve loved this series from the very start (and Great and Inn) and I’ve actually taken some time to think about why I connect with it the way I do.
I think part of the difference you’re describing isn’t about one couple being “hot” and the other being “sexless,” but about the kind of story they’re each telling. Boom and Aou often play impulsive, passionate characters - the fire is immediate, and it’s a huge part of their charm. It works perfectly for the roles they take on, and that physical intensity works incredibly great for them.
But with Great and Inn in this, I see something different - and for me, just as compelling. Their characters here feel written more like a slow-burn Jane Austen romance: measured, layered, where meaning lives in glances, pauses, and the smallest of gestures. Instead of impulsive sparks, it’s the steady warmth that builds over time. That doesn’t make it “artificial” — it makes it a different style of intimacy.
What I get from Great and Inn is emotional precision. A hand lingering just a second longer than necessary, the shift in tone when they say each other’s names, the way their eyes soften - that’s their version of passion. It’s not about ignoring someone’s body or avoiding heat, it’s about showing attraction in a way that matches their characters’ personalities and the tone of the story.
So, I don’t see a lack of chemistry at all, I just see a quieter, more romantic register. And honestly, that contrast is what makes having both couples in the story so satisfying, in my opinion. :)
He just needs a nose job, that will bring out his features
Saying someone needs a nose job? That’s not “just an opinion” — that’s tearing someone down. And if you can’t see that, I honestly don’t even know how to talk to you. Comments like that are pure BS and show a serious lack of empathy. All the “sorry not sorry,” “I’m just being honest,” “he needs this or that,” or “my opinion is the truth” stuff? Please. Your opinion is just that — an opinion. It’s subjective. Just like mine is. For example, I personally find that actor incredibly attractive and love his face — does that make it a fact? No. And that’s perfectly fine. But I would NEVER tell someone to change their appearance to fit my personal tastes. But hey, if you genuinely think you’re doing nothing wrong, good for you. I’m not arrogant enough to believe I could change your mindset. Just don’t pretend it’s “no hate”. It is.
He just needs a nose job, that will bring out his features
Honestly, if you think making comments like that is ok, I really hope you’re not giving your friends the same kind of “advice” under the excuse of being kind. There’s nothing kind or constructive about tearing someone down over their appearance. It’s just bs and this is exactly what’s wrong with the world - people thinking others need to fit their personal standards to be acceptable. It’s arrogant and toxic.
I wish there was a way i could watch it to see what its like without supporting the shit company BOC. left me…
It’s totally valid not to want to support a company you disagree with (even if I don’t get why you consider them as shit) — but that also means accepting the trade-off of not consuming what they produce. Wanting access without support kind of dodges the choice. And if everyone went by your logic, this content you’d like for free wouldn’t even exist in the first place. ;)
The shallowness of some of the comments here shake my belief in humankind
The shallowness and the violence underlying their comments. I had to restrain myself to write a large comment but I’m not even sure these people would understand the problem, as they allow themselves to write such bs.
Everyone praising Oat’s acting and while I agree, I also wanted to praise Boat’s acting ! I think the acting of these two is really good and convincing (unlike the beard…😄).
Rather than seeing it as a vampire series and beyond the plot, I above all liked the romance of this story. It had been a while since I had really liked a story just for the romance. They managed to make me believe in the love story of Tong and Mark and in these beginnings of the relationship which are often filled with moments as much fusion as romantic. To me, the main plot was not the vampire one, but the love story.
I wont lie, I only watched PerthSanta's ep (for now) and they did a good job!
It wasn’t my favorite storyline (even though I always loved Perth and Santa, both good actors), you should watch the other episodes, maybe you’ll like them even better (or not)! :)
I found the character keen annoying: he doesn't respect Than's space, he acts as if he's known him for 100 years…
I agree, he annoys me a LOT. I wish the couple would be between the 2 friends/ennemies boxers 😄 I’m not sure I’ll develop better feelings towards the character Keen.
After seeing them in a historical Chinese context, I’d like a mdzs (the untamed) adaptation with Boom as Wei Wuxhian please 😄 (even if the OG is in my opinion unbeatable, they could do sth good and ad a tiny bit more of the romance implied in the novel)
I’m not a history specialist so sorry if I leave a bunch of details, but I take it that at the time, the world was structured around a direct opposition between the USSR and the USA: the Cold War wasn’t only military or ideological, it was also a battle of influence. As a result, every country caught in that gray zone almost naturally tended to lean toward the side that shared its political outlook, or that seemed like the lesser evil compared to the other.
With that it reflects this simplified framework: on one side, communism presented as a direct threat; on the other, a democratic capitalism that was imperfect, but perceived as the guarantor of a certain freedom. That doesn’t mean reality was actually that binary (far from it), nor that the US didn’t commit atrocities in the global south.
I think part of the difference you’re describing isn’t about one couple being “hot” and the other being “sexless,” but about the kind of story they’re each telling. Boom and Aou often play impulsive, passionate characters - the fire is immediate, and it’s a huge part of their charm. It works perfectly for the roles they take on, and that physical intensity works incredibly great for them.
But with Great and Inn in this, I see something different - and for me, just as compelling. Their characters here feel written more like a slow-burn Jane Austen romance: measured, layered, where meaning lives in glances, pauses, and the smallest of gestures. Instead of impulsive sparks, it’s the steady warmth that builds over time. That doesn’t make it “artificial” — it makes it a different style of intimacy.
What I get from Great and Inn is emotional precision. A hand lingering just a second longer than necessary, the shift in tone when they say each other’s names, the way their eyes soften - that’s their version of passion. It’s not about ignoring someone’s body or avoiding heat, it’s about showing attraction in a way that matches their characters’ personalities and the tone of the story.
So, I don’t see a lack of chemistry at all, I just see a quieter, more romantic register. And honestly, that contrast is what makes having both couples in the story so satisfying, in my opinion. :)
All the “sorry not sorry,” “I’m just being honest,” “he needs this or that,” or “my opinion is the truth” stuff? Please. Your opinion is just that — an opinion. It’s subjective. Just like mine is. For example, I personally find that actor incredibly attractive and love his face — does that make it a fact? No. And that’s perfectly fine. But I would NEVER tell someone to change their appearance to fit my personal tastes.
But hey, if you genuinely think you’re doing nothing wrong, good for you. I’m not arrogant enough to believe I could change your mindset. Just don’t pretend it’s “no hate”. It is.