I accidentally fell into recapping Pit Babe and thought I'd share the link here. My posts are pretty light and humorous and I do my best to explain omegaverse as it does (or doesn't) come up in the series.
Be warned, I'm very much enjoying this show and not taking it at all seriously.
The short version is: I love Hira and Kiyoi and this season was pretty good, I'm just not in love with the edits and changes that mostly affected Kiyoi's character in a negative way.
Reading the comments here makes me a little sad, because I think a lot of the problems people have with the drama are addressed in a more complex and deeper way in the books. Yeah, I know the books usually better, I'm still disappointed. But I do like spending time with Hira and Kiyoi anyway.
I don’t think it’s fair to compare the drama to the book, but since I’ve read the book it’s impossible for me to see the drama on its own. I’m finding it very interesting what they’re keeping and what they’re changing, and I’m curious about where they’re going. Also, I feel bad they have to cram so much into such a short series.
If you want to read my longish recap and even longer thoughts about episode two, I have posted them on my blog. I’m pretty careful about not posting anything from the book that could be a spoiler for upcoming stuff in the show or movie.
Since I got obsessed with this couple with the first season I’m going to do recaps and thoughts on each episode of this new season on my website. I’ll compare the drama to the books too. I’m going to do the same with the first season as soon as I can get to it, in the next week or so!
Here are the links if reading that kind of thing interests you.
The show was not flawless. The main female lead character was underwritten and some of the side characters seemed to exist just so that others could talk to them. These things are disappointing but do not get anywhere close to ruining the drama for me.
Because not only is it a favorite drama, it’s one of my favorite depictions of hearing, hearing loss, and deafness. The show was really, at its core, about communication. Characters talked, signed, wrote letters, wrote on post-its, shared music, and communicated in so many different ways as they tried to understand one another. Miscommunication was never an issue, it was always about understanding and trying to understand better.
The show was intense and thoughtful and not something that I recommend anyone binge, although I’m sure some people will. While it didn’t have any huge surprises, it took a slow and thoughtful journey through the various characters and lives. The show moved the characters forward while still looking back to show everything that had come before, revealing delicious layers of the characters. While there is romance at the core, the show is much more of a slice-of-life drama about larger themes and people.
If you liked my review I just started a website where I recaps and review dramas of all genres here: https://pettydramawatcher.com/
Noey is one of my favorite Thai BL characters of all time and Knock You is one of my favorite shows in the genre.
Noey is a confident high school delinquent who spends a good chunk of the show dragging his spastic tutor Thi on ridiculous adventures. Noey is younger but he’s assured and brave, he’s just putting those qualities to questionable use fighting other gangs. Thi is smart and sweet but an insecure mess. Their personalities are big and cartoonish but the show handles their feelings with sincerity. They aren’t one-dimensional and they have doubts and feelings and goals, so it’s funny without feeling like the characters get lost in the comedy.
The show’s strength is not in its plot, which it has more of than some Thai BL and less than others. But it works as set-ups for these two very different characters to learn to work things out together and change. They aren’t enemies-to-lovers, but they don’t start out attracted to one another (no matter what Noey thinks). The moments where they grow both individually and together feel earned. Both of them are nuts, but they’re so good together. (I love how much Thi loves Noey’s salty cooking.)
Also, this show has the most interesting scenery and pieces of Thai culture, plenty of which went over my head. The Thai BL I’ve watched often takes place at that one modernist home, that school with the big stairs, different restaurants, the beach (which is gorgeous). There is a temple culture in Thailand that I know nothing about that this show wanted to share, filming near many of them. I want to learn more. Auntie Tim’s restaurant seemed to be a really interesting location too. No beach, but we got to see the mountains. This show made me eager to learn more about Thailand and maybe visit one day..
I’m going to miss my weekly dose of Noey and Thi, but am glad I can go back and watch them anytime.
If you liked my review I just started a website where I recaps and review dramas of all genres here: https://pettydramawatcher.com/
Be warned, I'm very much enjoying this show and not taking it at all seriously.
https://pettydramawatcher.com/pit-babe-recap-and-review/
https://pettydramawatcher.com/utsukushii-kare-season-1-recap-review-and-book-comparison/
The short version is: I love Hira and Kiyoi and this season was pretty good, I'm just not in love with the edits and changes that mostly affected Kiyoi's character in a negative way.
My longer thoughts on episode 3 are on my blog:
https://pettydramawatcher.com/utsukushii-kare-season-2-episode-3-recap-and-review/
If you want to read my longish recap and even longer thoughts about episode two, I have posted them on my blog. I’m pretty careful about not posting anything from the book that could be a spoiler for upcoming stuff in the show or movie.
https://pettydramawatcher.com/utsukushii-kare-season-2-episode-2-recap-and-review/
Here are the links if reading that kind of thing interests you.
https://pettydramawatcher.com/utsukushii-kare-season-2-episode-1-recap-and-review/
https://pettydramawatcher.com/utsukushii-kare-season-2-recap-and-reviews/
The show was not flawless. The main female lead character was underwritten and some of the side characters seemed to exist just so that others could talk to them. These things are disappointing but do not get anywhere close to ruining the drama for me.
Because not only is it a favorite drama, it’s one of my favorite depictions of hearing, hearing loss, and deafness. The show was really, at its core, about communication. Characters talked, signed, wrote letters, wrote on post-its, shared music, and communicated in so many different ways as they tried to understand one another. Miscommunication was never an issue, it was always about understanding and trying to understand better.
The show was intense and thoughtful and not something that I recommend anyone binge, although I’m sure some people will. While it didn’t have any huge surprises, it took a slow and thoughtful journey through the various characters and lives. The show moved the characters forward while still looking back to show everything that had come before, revealing delicious layers of the characters. While there is romance at the core, the show is much more of a slice-of-life drama about larger themes and people.
If you liked my review I just started a website where I recaps and review dramas of all genres here:
https://pettydramawatcher.com/
Noey is a confident high school delinquent who spends a good chunk of the show dragging his spastic tutor Thi on ridiculous adventures. Noey is younger but he’s assured and brave, he’s just putting those qualities to questionable use fighting other gangs. Thi is smart and sweet but an insecure mess. Their personalities are big and cartoonish but the show handles their feelings with sincerity. They aren’t one-dimensional and they have doubts and feelings and goals, so it’s funny without feeling like the characters get lost in the comedy.
The show’s strength is not in its plot, which it has more of than some Thai BL and less than others. But it works as set-ups for these two very different characters to learn to work things out together and change. They aren’t enemies-to-lovers, but they don’t start out attracted to one another (no matter what Noey thinks). The moments where they grow both individually and together feel earned. Both of them are nuts, but they’re so good together. (I love how much Thi loves Noey’s salty cooking.)
Also, this show has the most interesting scenery and pieces of Thai culture, plenty of which went over my head. The Thai BL I’ve watched often takes place at that one modernist home, that school with the big stairs, different restaurants, the beach (which is gorgeous). There is a temple culture in Thailand that I know nothing about that this show wanted to share, filming near many of them. I want to learn more. Auntie Tim’s restaurant seemed to be a really interesting location too. No beach, but we got to see the mountains. This show made me eager to learn more about Thailand and maybe visit one day..
I’m going to miss my weekly dose of Noey and Thi, but am glad I can go back and watch them anytime.
If you liked my review I just started a website where I recaps and review dramas of all genres here:
https://pettydramawatcher.com/