Not a Robot

To me, this was the best series of 2020 and showed real intimacy.

I'm glad to hear that it's popular in Japan too.

Thank you for your response. I didn't realize that it was on so late and only in Tokyo because the show blew up so fast internationally. I'm glad that the Japanese audience found a way to watch it. I'm hoping for a second season or movie too.

I know this sounds stupid, but I don't know how to research this. Is Cherry Maho as popular in Japan as it is internationally? I hope so because this is a great series. Hopefully the cast and crew are rewarded for their hard work.

Where can we buy it? TIA

Now that Ton's friends have confronted him, hopefully things will change. They can now be themselves and not have to hide.

I wish that the lesbian couple had their own series because they even discussed mental health!! Hopefully there will be more lesbian and bisexual characters in the future. I would like to see a lesbian who is not male eye candy too.

THC is not going to resonate with everybody and that's understandable. I was just getting tired of the hate, especially when there are other shows where people are drinking cauldrons of toxic soup and loving it. The awkward laughing and playing along should show people that it's unhealthy to not be authentic. I was glad when they confronted Ton in Episode 6. I don't condone Chon stealing a kiss and was glad that his mother called him out on that. I guess that what I like about this series is that it shows that not living authentically is unhealthy for everyone, even the homophobic father. I like the comic relief (where Ton is asked if he sniffs his sister's clothes after a fight) because some of it is thought provoking. Maybe check back after the series is over to see if it gets better. Thanks for the discussion.

In Ep 6, Ton's friends confront him about his homophobia are trying to help him accept his feelings. Just because it's a comedy doesn't mean that it isn't meaningful.

I think so too, but that board is not full of hate like this one.

Thank you for your thought-provoking response. I appreciate that we can discuss this topic. I think that FZ shows homophobia and sexism in almost every episode. The promiscuous gay stereotype is a vehicle for homophobia as it perpetuates the view of gay males being sex-crazy and amoral. This stereotype may lead to discrimination in the areas such as adoption, working with children, etc, and it does it real life. I'm not saying there shouldn't be dramas showing characters who are promiscuous, or codependent women, but in my opinion, saying it isn't homophobic or sexist isn't accurate either. Drama is not more upstanding than comedy as FZ has shown. Tonhon's story being comedic does not mean his journey is invalid. Struggling with internalized homophobia does not have to conform to narratives that we are comfortable with.

The first episode was in my YT recommends and didn't know about this series. The the actors are doing a great job and I'm looking forward to the next episode.

Friend Zone 2.

I didn't see much discussion in that series, except to complain and manipulate, which is also lame. There is dysfunctional behavior and codependency, but viewers are rationalizing it. I don't agree with Tonhon's point of view, but the level of hate is "toxic" as well. Thanks for the feedback. We just have differing opinions.

I like this series. What I find interesting is that those who are screaming "toxic" have little compassion for somebody who is internally struggling with his upbringing vs how he feels emotionally. It's easier for Ton to hate, than to accept that what he is feeling, as it will deeply disappoint the father who he looks up to. Some people may not like Thai comedic tropes and that's understandable. GMM is airing a drama airing right now that (in my opinion) is really dysfunctional, but I don't see as much hate for it, in fact many people are stoked that there will be 16 episodes of "toxicity." I'm rooting for Tonhon because in the long run, it's better to be free to love the person you love.

So cute!

yes, sorry LOL. I do NOT ship the actors and will edit. I wrote it right before going to bed and was tired.

My fantasy more than a kiss:
Adachi: Looks at Kurosawa and says, "Yuichi-san" blushes
Kurosawa: Grinning and biting bottom lip, " Hai Kiyoshi-san"

That would be a funny episode. Kurosawa would probably spend the whole night trying to shut his sister up and she will invoke elder sister privilege and say what she wants. I hope they visit a shrine together on New Year's Day.

Thank you very much! Hopefully I can stay awake for it since it will be in the middle of the night.

What is the date of the live in Japan? My timezone is almost 1 day behind Japan and I will have to covert it. Thank you.