Not a Robot

Bittersweet. Hopefully JM can put his fear to the side, but we all know people like JM. Their subsequent relationships must pay for the acts of another. The ex's side has not been presented, which is how real life is too. Reb needs an emotionally available partner. Brush it off as a quarantine thing and hold on to his dreams if JM cannot move out of the emotional pothole. The dismantling of the room made me hopeful, the conversation, not so much.

That's what I love about this series, they communicate. It may hurt sometimes, but at least they talk.

It's true that they can't leave the past behind which is sad and your enemies will still try to hurt you. I think that's why some dramas make certain bosses like Sky's dad redeemable because he doesn't deal in drugs and in Manner of Death where Tan would not deal in human trafficking. The reason I brought up the chicken fights is because people who look down on criminals and organized gangs will attend chicken fights, contributing to what they claim to disdain by betting and making them a family event. Even in Japan, it's hard to leave the past behind if you have irezumi because society knows with once glance about your past.

I noticed that both Jin Yu Zhen and Shi Lei about both waiting for the other to go first. She Lei was about to , but the ex showed up and deflated his confidence, so he spent the rest of the time hiding from JYZ. This episode was all about eyes and body language between the two of them. When JYZ walks out of the office with the X and just stares at Shi Lei, I hurt for them. Si Qi is the most straightforward, even though he is the youngest. My favorite scene is when he wouldn't let Yan Shao Gang off the hook regarding the marriage question, and when he called Gang by his first name. Now that I don't see the X as a threat and just a red herring, I'm hoping that the stubborn guys both let their guards down and have an honest conversation next episode.

There seems to be controversy about Sky's father being a gang boss. The truth is, especially in impoverished, areas, the people who live there do not always see these men as bad. Some of the provide jobs and give money to their communities. I'm not saying that I condone gangs or crime, but some "normies" support them too. All over the world, people like to watch chicken fights and gamble, who do they think runs them? For impoverished, orphaned males, gangs have given them a sense of family. That's how Sun found a family and brotherhood. Sky's father is being shown as a gray boss, trying to do mostly legitimate business and has boundaries when it comes to drugs. That's why he is seen as a good-ish gang leader, in contrast to his enemy. Just my opinion.

I'm still with this, but our guys can't fall in love if they are never together. People who keep complaining about wanting realism, you're getting it now. A person's day is mostly like this episode. I think the eyebrow shaming is eyebrowism toward thick eyebrow enthusiasts. Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most talented painters ever had a unibrow and it was prominently displayed in her many self portraits. Many men in real life do not groom their eyebrows, and do not desire to look like a K-Pop star, another reality. Very reality-based episode.

LOL. With some characters, their pride is more important than admitting that maybe the rule is stupid after all. I'm not sure about Taiwan, but that rule would be illegal almost anywhere in the world, but we wouldn't have this show if the workers went to the labor department.

In the minority, but I didn't find the episode cringy at all, but that doesn't mean that I thought it was deep either. Just lighthearted courting on Sky's part. I felt that Sky was trying to be nice to Sun after hearing about the orphanage upbringing, and for having save his life so many times. Even though Sun's interest from Toktang to Sun made my head swivel 180 degrees, I'm just along for the ride before the ultimate come down of Sun having to reject Sky due to honor, position and moral code of the group, requiring Sun to protect Sky, but not to fall in love with him. I love Gun in this role and now I'm a fan of Boat. Looking forward to next week.

What I appreciate most about this series is that the writers, actors, and director assume that the audience is smart enough to follow along. In Episode 5, both characters made revelations, giving some insight to who they are. Most of this series has been dialogues with very few supporting characters, relying on the leads to create conflict and resolution. The drunken/hangover scene was well done. Women will often go in the bathroom and rub their friend's back or hold her hair, but I guess men are different. JM's barriers are breaking down and probably as they get closer to the quarantine ending, he will be scrambling to re-erect them. My main complaint is that I wish shows would subtitle the lyrics because I would like to know how the song relates in that moment.

I think that MODC is officially canon. At the wedding, they only referred to Hao Ting and sending photos to "him" and not "them." I hated the ending but accept it. The only way to change it, is to have a mini series of the alternate ending, not a full fledged season 2.

You have such a thoughtful response. I was shocked by some of the comments concerning Episode 3 because after the lunch scene, I was riveted to the screen. I'm not Thai but have visited Thailand, and I found that Thais will tell you things between the lines if you will listen. Hetero dramas do not address these types of issues unless it's a setup for the MC to be an advocate for self-aggrandizement. I can't think of any main characters who used to beg in the streets.

I was not brought up Christian, and I'm not a Christian. was brought up in a church that is not sin based and I have asked ministers if there are any Scriptures against LGBT and was told no. I think that Buddhism is the same way. That's why all are welcomed, even foreigners who just want to look around, as long as we behave. I can't wait to go back to Thailand. A former monk was a tour guide of mine and he told me many things about how to act. One of the temples I visited with him had boys living there so that they can get an education. They do not have a similar setup for girls though.

I hope the rest of the series continues the meaningful stories. The 3rd couple being a boy from the streets with a guy born with a silver spoon will be interesting.

Ha ha true that, along with chicken fights, the syndicate, etc. I was taking a little bit of a jab at the "masterpiece" (a show that I like don't get me wrong) where people on the boards were ripping each other instead of just staying on topic.

Ball met the goal having as many random hookups as he wants, and not having to deal with the gays in this series when Nut left him. Ball realizing that Nut left him was once of the best comedic moments in Ep 1.

Beautiful episode, one of the best I've ever seen in any drama. It wasn't about the acting, cringe or otherwise, or the scenery but the many messages that were woven in under 30 minutes. This episode covered so many topics that I was blown away. This episode showed how corruption and power will be maintained at all costs, even murder and that corruption negatively impacts all. One of the protagonists has a history of begging, homelessness and addiction, which in many societies would be very difficult to comprehend. The homage to King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his wisdom was a great tribute to a still beloved King. Also, they weren't afraid to show how Buddhism grounds most Thais and the temples are their place for solace as well as celebration. For this episode I am able to overlook the flaws in order to take in the messages.

Bruce Lee developed Jeet Kune Do based on his philosophy as a martial artist. My brother was a stan before there were stans, that's why I know about him. His movies were filmed in Hong Kong and to be honest, I don't know if they are in Cantonese or Mandarin. I just read somewhere that all Kung Fu movies from that era dubbed dialogue in the studio. That was probably due to the physicality of the fight scenes and they did not have the technology they have today to edit that out. I do not speak Chinese but grew up with a lot of Chinese and Japanese immigrant kids. I'm part Japanese and do not speak that either. I've never heard of Elite so I've never seen it.

I prefer subs over dubbing. I love the movie Raise the Red Lantern and I can't imagine it being dubbed. The actress Gong Li is very expressive and I want to hear her voice.

Boat isn't muscular like Bruce Lee, but I felt that he was styled like Bruce Lee circa Fist of Fury with the bangs, shirtless, and workout pants. Nice to look at but not defined like Bruce Lee.

He is lean and muscular, very little body fat. The way he moves is with such force but grace. Unfortunately, most of the movies have been dubbed in English. I read somewhere that nearly all Hong Kong era Kung Fu movies dubbed the dialogue, but I would rather hear the Chinese dub.

Edited to add: Bruce Lee often played characters who wanted to ensure justice prevailed. I don't remember his playing a villain, but it has been many years.

This project has posted many behind the scenes videos with English subs and now I'm a Boat fan. I thought they were using Bruce Lee as inspiration to style "Sun" so I went back and watched some Bruce Lee stuff and OMG! It was nice going down memory lane with Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon.

I chose that screen name because every time I accessed this website before making an account, I always got the captcha to prove I wasn't a bot.

I am sarcastic person, so I thought your post was funny. But shouldn't it be Wee Too?

I have to say that I love Boat and the more he is on screen, the more I like him. This is his first BL so I never heard of him before. He stole my heart when I watched a BTS video where he coached Gun in the scene with the roses. I wish they would have switch the roles in that scene after watching it.

Tongue in cheek flies over the heads of grasshoppers.

I agree with you. They are even subtitling the extra clips they are making, which is often not done.