Not unpleasant to watch but lacking in consistency
The story is quite simple but not uninteresting. The subjects are quite modern: acceptance of homosexuality, sexual violence, depression, work relationships. The actors are quite convincing.Unfortunately, these good points are not enough to erase the problems of this series:
1/ Cher's character is really irritating, especially at the beginning: talks too much to say everything that goes through his head, does too much, takes up too much space. He calms down afterwards but as we had difficulty to get attached to him at the beginning, it remains complicated to be captivated by his story. On the contrary, Gun is very bland. The contrast between the two leaves a strange impression.
2/ Most of the subjects, quite modern, are only skimmed over. We would like to know more and understand the resolutions.
3/ The love story is badly described. We don't understand how they fall in love and especially so quickly.
In summary, this series is rather pleasant to watch but will not leave an imperishable memory.
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excellent series, both intimate and realistic
The only reason I don't put 10 is because that rating is reserved for I TOLD SUNSET ABOUT YOU & UNCONTROLLED LOVE.By the way, it has some of the vibes as ITSAY, in that the story is approached in an intimate and modest way. The scenes are beautiful, everything is projected with a light sometimes raw, sometimes poetic.
The actors are very convincing, we believe in them from beginning to end. The secondary characters are all useful to the story.
The problems are approached in a realistic way without doing too much: guilt, depression, job search, ... The life in Korea is shown without filter. We are far from the colorful world of Kpop - and somehow, it's better.
To see without hesitation.
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An interesting story whose end is unfortunately botched
What is interesting about this series is that it shows how a person tries to get on with his life by dealing with his own past traumas. We learn again that it is difficult to cut ties with our parents even when they have been and still are abusive. We also see how difficult it is to deal with harassment at work.We also see a story where FWB relationships are not incompatible with caring, which is appreciated.
The problem is that by the time all the issues need to be resolved - I'd say by the middle of episode 8 - everything is rushed and glossed over. There are no details and it seems that the only objective, all of a sudden, is to make fan service with scenes all more sweet than the others. The last episode, which is not unpleasant to watch, has not an ounce of realism. Too bad for a show that was trying to show aspects of life in a somewhat credible way.
In conclusion, this series loses an opportunity to stand out positively from other series of the same style.
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A complete failure
Everything was there for a good series: an original idea (vampires, golden blood), well-known actors, and a big budget (I guess?). Unfortunately, nothing works. What happened?The love story completely takes over the vampire/fantasy plot — sadly, a classic issue with Thai BLs, especially those from this channel. On top of that, the romance is portrayed in a heavy-handed and cliché way: endless gazing into each other's eyes, constant soul-searching about love and destiny, dramatic love declarations over soft music…
The acting is poor, which is surprising coming from these actors — they’ve done much better in the past.
The special effects are soooo cheap, you really wonder where the money went.
The story lacks creativity. There’s no reason why the secrets revealed at the end of the series couldn’t have been shared right from the start — the only explanation is that without them, there wouldn’t have been a story at all. That just shows how thin the plot really is.
The final episode crams all these flaws together, wrapped in plot shortcuts and inconsistencies, to the point where it becomes laughable.
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Too superficial
We've got some really good subjects: relationships between men in the very heteronormed world of boxing, debts, work relationships, complex romantic relationships... Unfortunately, all these subjects are tackled with a damaging lightness. There's absolutely zero depth. We have adult stories with immature characters. It's predictable and conventional.The characters are too much, and to make matters worse I find that Great's acting is not good at all. We don't believe in his character for a moment.
I got fed up and stopped watching.
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Failed remake
The great thing about the original Japanese version is that it's absurd and excessive all the time. This makes it very funny.The Thai remake fails to capture this humor, leaving us with a bland and often unfunny romantic comedy. The scenes are not very inventive. The absurdity becomes a little crazy, and the whole thing is wrapped up in a “cute and cuddly” packaging that has no interest whatsoever.
To make matters worse, Earth and Mix are perhaps not the best choice for this type of role, which is far removed from what they usually play. They don't look very comfortable.
I ended up watching episode 8 with half the scenes skipped. A sign to give up. What a pity, I really liked the Japanese version!
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It is so exaggerated that it is becoming exhausting
We have here a story of ordinary high school students who discover love and who, as they grow up, come to have different desires and paths. It's not very innovative but why not.The problem is that everything in this series is exaggerated. The main characters, first of all, are too much: one is ultra whiny and childish, the other is stuck in a stereotype of an unrefined teenager but with a tender heart. The story then, which lingers too long on their umpteenth existential questions. The secondary characters too, totally inconsistent. Finally, the acting, really exaggerated, especially from Earth, who got us used to better. It's probably not helpful to cast 25 year olds as 15 year old teenagers.
In the end, it doesn't move forward, it's too predictable and I find it badly constructed. I ended up giving up.
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I loved it!
An excellent, very interesting series. The fantasy aspect is not excessive and the police plot is well handled. The pace is good, with no lulls. You're captivated by the story.Sensitive subjects are dealt with without exaggeration: corruption, mafia, murder, impunity. A welcome change from the constant sensationalism of this kind of story.
There's no Manicheanism, and we know that not everything is black and white. Another good point.
As for the many very explicit sex scenes, apart from the first one, which I found excessive, the others fit the story well. The first scene between the 2 heroes is hooootttt
Best BL series of 2024?
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Series too messy
The story is interesting, but the way it’s told lacks coherence. The scenes aren’t always very clear. It’s not that it’s complicated, but it’s a bit confusing. Even the actors seem a bit lost at times. It feels like we’re watching the draft of what could be a good series.The special effects are really cheap, which doesn’t help.
The last episode is much better. I wish the rest of the series had been of the same quality.
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Not bad but far from unforgettable
Right from the start, it feels like Lakorn, to our delight: excessive acting, big production, tons of drama, ultra-cheap special effects. You start hoping for a second To Sir, With Love.Alas, the series quickly devolves into an unpretentious little comedy, and the charm of Lakorn disappears. The poor acting, especially by the man who plays Wee, doesn't help matters. We start to get bored.
The last part is a little more dynamic and saves the whole thing. Still, this series won't make the list of BL's best!
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A pleasant series to watch but with some imperfections
What's striking about this series is that, although it's tempting to compare it to KinnPorsh, it's the exact opposite. Here, the writers focus more on the police and fantasy plot than on the love affair between the two heroes. The references to Buddhist mythology are appreciable, and the storyline is well-crafted.The story is followed with interest, without excessive length. It works. But this series has one big problem: the acting, which really isn't up to scratch. And the further we get into the episodes, the worse it gets. The ending, though interesting and less Manichean than might have been expected, is spoiled by it. Too bad!
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A simple story of student love well executed
I hadn't planned on watching this series, but after seeing the two main actors in Moonlight Chicken, I changed my mind. Usually I don't watch high school series because they are a bit too childish for my taste. Here, indeed, we don't have a very mature story, which is normal, but at least it is well executed.GMM is finally making an effort to stop showing us basic BLs written by straight women for straight women where homosexuality doesn't exist and the realism of LGBTQ+ lives is absent. In this series , we describe real lives, coming out, society's acceptance. Even if we remain anchored in student problems, which is quite normal, we adhere without getting bored.
Another positive point: the actors seem to have the age of their character. It's a change from all the shows where 25 years old guys play 15 years old kids. I have a special thought for MY ONLY 12% which is the exact opposite of MY SCHOOL PRESIDENT.
Plus, the acting is good. The secondary characters, although numerous, bring a little more to the story.
In conclusion, I would say that we spend a good time watching this series which is not necessarily very inventive but well executed.
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An original scenario for a series quite pleasant to watch
It's true that this series has some flaws: some scenes are too long while others lack depth. The multiverse stories are not explained enough. Once again we are served the "I'm not gay but". I specify that this concept has strictly nothing to do with pansexuality. It's just that the writers refuse to accept that a masculine man can be gay.But beyond that, we have quite good actors, a rather interesting story and the will to make a different series. It's pleasant to watch and we don't get bored.
I didn't see the first ending. I just watched the ending 11.2 "Wake Up" and I admit that it's rather sloppy. It's not very believable and a bit of a slog. Some topics are totally forgotten but maybe they are covered in the original ending?
All in all, even if it's not the best series of all time, we have a good time. I recommend it.
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A very weak storyline
They market this as a crime series, but the plot is barely developed because the sole purpose of this show seems to be having the characters flirt with each other excessively. The inconsistencies pile up. In just three episodes, we’ve had the same pointless story repeated three times. The acting, which is average at best, doesn’t help either.Personally, I’m bored watching it, so I’m stopping here.
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What's the point?
I hadn't planned to watch this series, but when I saw the good ratings I wanted to give it a try.Alas, the script is non-existent. The characters are flat and have no depth. It's supposed to be a light comedy, but only the lightness is there without the comedy, and the sound effects weigh it down. I'm not interested, so I'm giving up.
GMM has a hard time producing inventive series these days. The Thai BL industry in general has a similar problem. The Koreans are doing much better!
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