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Promising Plot, Laid-Back Vibe – But This BL Never Really Hooks You
I appreciate that we're starting to see some different kinds of BL series—not just the typical school settings and cliché enemy-to-lovers themes—so I had some hopes for this one. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite hold up all the way.
Lost in the Woods tells the story of Fifa, a spoiled city boy who is forced to move to the countryside and live a completely different life. There, he meets Hem, a mature and quiet man who has chosen a life close to nature, and their lives slowly begin to intertwine. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the plot – the idea of personal growth and maturing as a person when placed in an unfamiliar environment with new responsibilities is a classic and potentially compelling theme. Unfortunately, the script doesn’t deliver on that promise. The pacing is painfully slow, and very little actually happens throughout the entire series. It feels like each episode could have been half as long and still told the same story.
The romantic relationship between Fifa and Hem is particularly difficult to grasp. Why would a calm, emotionally mature man fall in love with a boy who behaves like an immature teenager? There’s no real development in their bond, no clear reason why they would be attracted to each other beyond perhaps Fifa's admiration for Hem’s composed nature.
The series maintains a soft, feel-good atmosphere throughout, which might appeal to some viewers but ends up feeling unrealistic. Everyone seems to be leisurely enjoying life on the farm, despite supposedly doing hard physical labor – it’s a romanticized, almost sanitized version of rural life. This portrayal can feel oddly disconnected from the personal struggles the characters are supposed to be going through.
Visually, Lost in the Woods is stunning at times. The scenic views of what appears to be northern Thailand are truly beautiful. However, the cinematography often feels like it belongs in a tourism advertisement rather than a drama series. These scenes, though aesthetically pleasing, don’t match the tone or pacing of the rest of the show and come across as somewhat misplaced.
One aspect I did genuinely appreciate was the ending. It’s not a traditional happy ending, but it’s fitting and surprisingly grounded. The characters go their separate ways, and that choice felt more believable than forcing a romantic conclusion that wouldn’t have made sense based on the rest of the narrative.
Overall, Lost in the Woods tries to offer something different in the BL genre, and while the intentions are good, the execution lacks depth and drive. It’s a quiet story with some charm, but not enough to keep it engaging over multiple episodes.
Lost in the Woods tells the story of Fifa, a spoiled city boy who is forced to move to the countryside and live a completely different life. There, he meets Hem, a mature and quiet man who has chosen a life close to nature, and their lives slowly begin to intertwine. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the plot – the idea of personal growth and maturing as a person when placed in an unfamiliar environment with new responsibilities is a classic and potentially compelling theme. Unfortunately, the script doesn’t deliver on that promise. The pacing is painfully slow, and very little actually happens throughout the entire series. It feels like each episode could have been half as long and still told the same story.
The romantic relationship between Fifa and Hem is particularly difficult to grasp. Why would a calm, emotionally mature man fall in love with a boy who behaves like an immature teenager? There’s no real development in their bond, no clear reason why they would be attracted to each other beyond perhaps Fifa's admiration for Hem’s composed nature.
The series maintains a soft, feel-good atmosphere throughout, which might appeal to some viewers but ends up feeling unrealistic. Everyone seems to be leisurely enjoying life on the farm, despite supposedly doing hard physical labor – it’s a romanticized, almost sanitized version of rural life. This portrayal can feel oddly disconnected from the personal struggles the characters are supposed to be going through.
Visually, Lost in the Woods is stunning at times. The scenic views of what appears to be northern Thailand are truly beautiful. However, the cinematography often feels like it belongs in a tourism advertisement rather than a drama series. These scenes, though aesthetically pleasing, don’t match the tone or pacing of the rest of the show and come across as somewhat misplaced.
One aspect I did genuinely appreciate was the ending. It’s not a traditional happy ending, but it’s fitting and surprisingly grounded. The characters go their separate ways, and that choice felt more believable than forcing a romantic conclusion that wouldn’t have made sense based on the rest of the narrative.
Overall, Lost in the Woods tries to offer something different in the BL genre, and while the intentions are good, the execution lacks depth and drive. It’s a quiet story with some charm, but not enough to keep it engaging over multiple episodes.
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