P Non Portraitist

Jim is picking stones to bump on his head.
"Cheating trope" and a GF who's 'clueless" were presented in EP 5... wow! Will they complete my imaginary TH BL checklist?

Anyway, I like the route they had taken with Jim's confession. They presented it not in the usual BL-ish, rosy, rainbow-like way. The dark theme seems to echo Jim's feelings and the consequence of his possessiveness. I just hope it is not a foreshadowing of what is to come between him and Ben due to his choices.

But how about Olan and Yana?

EDIT: and BTW, was the shirt removal a nod to GB's Wes Vs Gav shirtless contest?

I have not yet watched the next EP. But it seems that the series is going 'that' way.

Wow, a very long, healthy , heated and educated discussion. :) And I agree with you, the delivery of the preachy (might be deliberate or not) lines do break the surface of a good viewing experience. It's not often and jarring however it feels to be coming from someone else and not the character.

Wow! Jongens :) brings back memories. One of my favorite along with God's Own Country.

I agree with the "wife/wifey" thing. I cringed every time I read the defense that it was a cultural thing. As if we have no right to call out toxic clichés.

This aged like milk! ugh!

Done watching EP1. It was an OK start for me. There were some hiccups in this episode which I hoper will be remedied in the upcoming episodes. In all honesty, I had watched this one in 1.5 playback speed due to the creeping boringness after part 1 of 4. Or maybe its because I got used to shorter but tight story/plot lines from recent BLs that's why I felt that boringness. Anyway, I get that they shot this episode during the pandemic so maybe that is why. Will wait until episode 3 to tell.

I thought you are a TH local and can vouch for it being part of the culture. But thanks for the link.

May I ask, can you explain how 'wifey' is a part of TH culture? This is in not to give shade to the show, but the wifey endearment seems to be often used in TH BL so could you elaborate on how it is part of their culture?

Got here and went directly to the comment section. I think I already had a phobia with the way ratings are with TH BL. So far, comments seems inflamed with the 'wifey' endearment again. :) Will this later to see for my self.

The scene was beautiful viewed alone. But as a whole, again, for me, something just fell out of place. But again, it might just be what the writer/director wants.

IDK yet, it is too early to tell and it just might be on me. It might be explained/answered on the next episode. Just for now, I feel disconcerted with how that scene was played out. :)

This is T_T

Very promising first episode :) Can't wait for more :)
Kokoy really is a versatile actor.

True with this. sigh. (a long one, then looked at oxygen)

O.o
Noooo! Just ahhaha no!

The cinematography in this series is really great. The OST synced into some scenes also made the viewing experience top-notch. But I have reservations with the way EP 3 was told/written and it bugs me (breast stroke -- yeah! I'm looking at you and others I'm not comfortable to mention) . I hope they will handle it the most realistic or at least the logical way. Then again, other than that, this will be one of the best TH BL for me. :) Recently, I'm finding myself ranking BLs per country.

It's good, almost Thai-like in the approach of story telling but so far had managed to present tropes in agreeable way. Anyway, there are a lot of PH BLs to choose from. Notable ones that had finished airing are Gameboys, Quaranthings, and In Between. Currently airings are Gaya Sa Pelikula, Boy's Lockdown, Better Days, Lakan and Pearl Next Door.

Yes! It was a chance for him to get over Jim, but he choose to go with that kidding thing. Ugh!

Olan is getting hotter every episode!
And the GF trope is alive again. I wonder how Ben can stand Jim's hot and cold treatment of him and the notorious wifey endearment. Ugh!

There are a deluge of PH BL this year. It's as if the industry woke up and decided to produce one each month :). Try these ones that had completed airing:
>Gameboys - The enabler of BL in PH for me.
>Hello Stranger (if you want something nice and fluffy),
>In Between (nice and fluffy too, plus it explores friendship within a group)
>Kumusta Bro (again might not be for everyone)
>Batang Poz ( idk if you will consider it as BL. and it has mature context in it)

These are the ones currently airing:
>Gaya sa Pelikula (Like in the Movies)
>Ben X Jim ( I think the most TH - Like PH BL to date based on plot and stereotypes)
>Quaranthings
>My Extraordinary
>My Day
>Amore
>Lakan
>Pearl Next Door (not BL but GL, but please do support.)

There you go. And a lot more to come like Oh Mando, Better Days and Your Home.
Please do support PH BL/GL, because as ate Judit said... Ally!