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Not My Sky
Having watched the entirety of the show now I can confidently say that this was neither my sky nor a show I enjoyed. I liked a handful of scenes and some of the visuals (Thomas and TeeTee in particular), but that’s all.
To keep it short I’ll try to simply list my issues with “Your Sky”, going into detail only when it’s necessary.
- Not a single member of the young cast can act (which is not a huge surprise in a BL) and delivery of most lines was bad (Thomas was stiff like a wooden board, Kong can’t emote, Save had exactly one pose – that of an insufferable brat – and he was striking it in every scene, TeeTee was all cute smiles but no substance etc. etc.).
- Episode 1 was nearly devoid of content, I’m still amazed I returned for ep. 2.
- The fake relationship ploy was just as dumb and unnecessary as it was in “2gether” (to name just one show which used it and failed at it – although there it was additionally offensive and homophobic).
- I don’t understand how with 12 episodes and 3 couples to develop we got so little done with Real and Hia and even less with PunLee and Klaijai. What’s the point of dragging out the conclusion of a romantic plotline of Real and Hia till ep. 12 or introducing PunLee and Klaijai as late as in ep. 8 (of 12)?
- The main couple plotline – also stretched beyond belief – became boring very quickly, with far to many filler scenes and lack of development. I watched the uncut version – the one including nudity and more intimacy – but don’t think that it made the series nor the main couple plotline more interesting.
- As for Teerak’s homophobic father and his antics in ep. 11 I’ll repeat what I wrote in that episode’s review: it was a blatant defense of homophobia. I'm okay with homophobic characters in BL, including them in a story is acceptable for sake of realism or to create an obstacle for a same-sex couple to form a relationship or stay together. What I'm not okay is having such a character presented as being justified, having legitimate concerns or voicing an opinion or point of view in a debate. Homophobia is evil, plain and simple, like racism or antisemitism. Any show, not just a BL, cannot leave any doubt about it. Homophobia is never justified and is indefensible; presenting it in any other way as literal evil (regardless of where it comes from - outright malice, ignorance or stupidity, it doesn't matter) is not allowed. Ep. 11 did exactly that, presenting Teerak's father as an idiot, but acting in good faith (actually acting out of selfishness, which the show also failed to point out) and going so far as defending him: Teerak's mother saying "I know you’re disappointed. So am I" was inexcusable (children are not property of their parents nor can be held hostage to expectations and wishes of their parents). This is a show made in 2024, but in this regard it sounds like one of those idiotic early BL's from 8-10 years ago.
I did enjoy the bar fight scene between a transphobic drunk (portrayed, I believe, by the assistant director himself) and some prominent drag queens; that was one of the very few moments when I laughed wholeheartedly.
To keep it short I’ll try to simply list my issues with “Your Sky”, going into detail only when it’s necessary.
- Not a single member of the young cast can act (which is not a huge surprise in a BL) and delivery of most lines was bad (Thomas was stiff like a wooden board, Kong can’t emote, Save had exactly one pose – that of an insufferable brat – and he was striking it in every scene, TeeTee was all cute smiles but no substance etc. etc.).
- Episode 1 was nearly devoid of content, I’m still amazed I returned for ep. 2.
- The fake relationship ploy was just as dumb and unnecessary as it was in “2gether” (to name just one show which used it and failed at it – although there it was additionally offensive and homophobic).
- I don’t understand how with 12 episodes and 3 couples to develop we got so little done with Real and Hia and even less with PunLee and Klaijai. What’s the point of dragging out the conclusion of a romantic plotline of Real and Hia till ep. 12 or introducing PunLee and Klaijai as late as in ep. 8 (of 12)?
- The main couple plotline – also stretched beyond belief – became boring very quickly, with far to many filler scenes and lack of development. I watched the uncut version – the one including nudity and more intimacy – but don’t think that it made the series nor the main couple plotline more interesting.
- As for Teerak’s homophobic father and his antics in ep. 11 I’ll repeat what I wrote in that episode’s review: it was a blatant defense of homophobia. I'm okay with homophobic characters in BL, including them in a story is acceptable for sake of realism or to create an obstacle for a same-sex couple to form a relationship or stay together. What I'm not okay is having such a character presented as being justified, having legitimate concerns or voicing an opinion or point of view in a debate. Homophobia is evil, plain and simple, like racism or antisemitism. Any show, not just a BL, cannot leave any doubt about it. Homophobia is never justified and is indefensible; presenting it in any other way as literal evil (regardless of where it comes from - outright malice, ignorance or stupidity, it doesn't matter) is not allowed. Ep. 11 did exactly that, presenting Teerak's father as an idiot, but acting in good faith (actually acting out of selfishness, which the show also failed to point out) and going so far as defending him: Teerak's mother saying "I know you’re disappointed. So am I" was inexcusable (children are not property of their parents nor can be held hostage to expectations and wishes of their parents). This is a show made in 2024, but in this regard it sounds like one of those idiotic early BL's from 8-10 years ago.
I did enjoy the bar fight scene between a transphobic drunk (portrayed, I believe, by the assistant director himself) and some prominent drag queens; that was one of the very few moments when I laughed wholeheartedly.
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