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Some domundi characters are actually pretty weak but not because they are feminine or anything like that. It’s because the scripts deny them agency. They and BLs in general too have the bad habit of making their more feminine-presenting characters quite passive and doormats instead of having them actively make important decisions and actions that drive the plot forward.

Thai shows really drive me nuts with their comedy and the gap between trailer and show sometimes😅

I don’t think it will get cancelled but I would not be surprised if there are some cast changes since it’s taking so long

I saw it is going to be on Disney+ but not sure about in which regions it is available in

It is so annoying really when people only associate strength with physique and fighting ability. Like yes, that is one type of strength but inner strength gets overlooked too often. Like there is no way anyone could convince me a buff bully character with a fragile ego is a strong character😭Also characters can be strong in one moment and weak in another (because that is how things are irl too, nobody is strong all the time)

Yeah I think it is the prevalence of doormat uke characters that made some people associate bottom characters with being weak. And then as you said advocating for verse couples as superior emerged as a direct reactionary response to this stereotype. Unfortunately it is not any better as a take than what it is reacting to since both equally lack nuance😬The real answer is actually just to write better and more complex characters regardless of bedroom position preference.

Also another thing that I’ve noticed is that while people tend to often criticize the portrayal of bottom characters in BL, at least I have plenty of grievances with the characterization of many top characters as well. Like many top characters are just very generic manly men with masculinity being their whole personality😅I’m glad we have some good series now that are exceptions but in general BLs tend to have bad writing and as a result the characters feel really one-dimensional. Which is sad because it does not have to be that way.

Sorry for the long response, I just love this topic and it’s hard to find people who get it lol

There is not anything inherently regressive about seme/uke/top/bottom like some in fandom nowadays think. It’s all really about agency. As long as both characters have agency and nobody is passive and just being acted upon things are cool.

It’s kind of annoying that nowadays the most prevelent takes in fandom are two extremes—there are those who hardcore subscribe to top/bottom stereotypes and then those who think verse/switch is the only way for a character pairing to be progressive/equal and having any preference is so unenlightened😅🤦‍♀️

I’m excited but also feeling cautious because Kinnporsche is my standard for mafia series and GMMTV is not exactly known for darker concepts. Also the series is often a downgrade from the pilot when it comes to this company. Still you can always hope they have seen the light and changed…..

Yeah, there are a lot of shows that are basically long commercials promoting the couple brand. Ideally actors should serve as vessels to bring characters to life, but with Thai BLs it often feels like it’s the characters that are the vessels (for rpf)😭

There are some Thai BL projects that I truly love, but surprise surprise they are passion projects that prioritized the character pairings and story over actor ships.

A lot of people might not realize it but one reason Payback is working is because they did not cast an established pair and instead tried to find actors who suit Jay and Sun. The actors might become a pair in the future though, which is unfortunate.

I’m glad more people are starting to see the issues with Thailand’s rigid CP system. I hope things get more flexible in the future, although I’m a bit concerned because even some CBLs have started to form actor ships😅

It’s a good show but one should never judge a show based on MDL ratings :D

This is a remake of a 2018 lakorn

Right? Why do shows with complex plots get 6-8 episodes and then shows like this get 12😅like make it make sense😭

That’s a relief to hear. This is the show I’m most interested in watching right now so would have been a real bummer if the experience got ruined by bad subs.

I’m going to start watching this soon. How are the subtitles?There has been a lot of complaints about the subtitles of other shows on iQIYI recently.

High and low airing in 2028 is kind of funny because that means that whatever major foreign IP adaptation they announce in this year’s lineup will probably air in 2029 or 2030😂

Halley between us and Love between the clouds. No mdl page for them yet.

The lineup was yesterday. They announced one new BL and one GL.

Revenge and characters that serve as psychological case studies are also very much my jam. Hence, the more ”issues” a character has the more I’m in😁 Some people might be here for the hot guys (which is fine) but I’m not even into men😭

I don’t think this series is trying to teach a moral lesson or be educational