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Ghosts playing matchmakers

It was a fun ride for sure. I think the cinematography is beautiful, I really liked the filming locations. The OST was very catchy as well. And I think the plot was well written, things connected right and made sense. The reoccurring characters had some sense of purpose, which pushed the story forward in one way or the other. The comedic aspects are nicely incorporated and fit in well with the plot.

To be honest, at some point the ghosts appeared to be good wingpeople. Whenever they annoyed or scared poor Bu Xia enough, he would run to Jiang Chi. And while I do agree that the idea that he only wants him close to keep the voices out of his head is problematic, they do address this problem and I think that’s important. Communication makes things easier (too bad it’s not Bu Xia’s strong point).

Jiang Chi & Bu Xia: The two are adorable together! They seem to be quite different from one another, but they still make a great pairing. Bu Xia might not be the best academically and can be quite awkward at times, but he is still a cutie. He is afraid of ghosts. Or at least afraid of ghosts trying to get them do their bidding. Jiang Chi is both smart and athletic, but he is also confident and goes after what he wants. And that’s Bu Xia. They start as enemies, but things quickly make a turn for the better. The two face plenty of troubles, but I do think they balance each other nicely. The two actors did amazingly and had great chemistry as well.

I really liked Bu Xia’s sister too. She was a fun character, and I absolutely loved her relationship with her brother. They teased each other but were also the person the other could count on. Always and for everything. That’s life with siblings!

The ending is kind of open, so it makes me think they might be planning for S2. At least I hope they are. I considered such an ending a possibility, but I wasn’t sure what route they will take. It might be considered finished, I guess, but to me it still feels like there is more of the story to follow. So fingers crossed for another season.  

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People are not white and black, we are gray

Any kind of love rivalry is a very common theme in all sorts of works of fiction. Even love triangle and brothers going against each other, be it for love or other things. This means that the plot and story must be really good for the series to do well, for the series to really shine. Sadly, the plot and storyline are where Double Savage falls short.

Korn: His father hates him and is abusive towards him while his mother enables him to do so. I know she is supposed to really love him, but the fact that she just stood by and did nothing? Yeah, doesn’t really make her a good character in my books. His two siblings do try, but they cannot really do much unless they want the same treatment. He is an incredibly strong, smart and independent character, but his family obligations and love know no limits. Even at his own expenses. Ohm did exceptionally, he truly shined in the role of Korn. The action scenes were great, yes, but the emotional ones? He really portrayed so many emotions through his eyes. Him being calm and mad at the same time was done so well.

Win: I really wanted to like him, and I did at the start of the series. And after that, it all went downhill. I don’t even know if I can believe that he at some point truly loved Korn as a brother should. His actions in the second part of the series show his true colors and they make me question everything I have thought about him. I think his upbringing as the golden child of the family really showed. He felt the pressure his father put on him, yes, but he was also led by the idea of being better than everyone. Perth played Win so well. The scenes where Win and Korn are going against one another had be on the edge of my seat. Especially the way Perth played Win.

Rung: The girl has absolutely no redeeming qualities. She made playing the victim her whole personality. She messed things up for everyone, multiple times, and caused troubles for herself and even more to others, yet she went and blamed everyone else but herself. Boo-hoo, go cry in the corner and see if anyone cares. She was manipulative and selfish, and she only truly cared about herself. I must give it to Film, it’s hard to make me hate a character this much, but she did a great job. I really loved how she controlled her emotions and her micro expressions in many scenes.

The whole love triangle between the two brothers and Rung was done very poorly. The way brotherly rivalry was written into the plot was not exactly great either. As I said, this is a very popular trope, so it really needs to be done well. Which it wasn’t. It made very little sense how extreme Win’s reactions were at certain scenes, especially after the later revelations. And his double standards for Korn and everyone else? I am disappointed with how they decided to resolve all of this in the end too. Especially the whole Rung situation.

Li was probably my favorite character in the whole series. She truly loved her brothers, equally and unconditionally. Even when they were acting like idiots, she stood by them and supported them in any way she could. She is brave and loyal, she is caring and supportive. I could really relate to her.

I also really liked both Ah and Mek as well. The two might have been criminals, but they had good hearts. They cared not only about themselves but about everyone around them and their whole community. Even if their community turned their backs on them on certain occasions. I even liked uncle Wit. I really enjoyed how calm Korn seemed when he was around him. He is truly at peace while around him.

The rival gang – who were they? Where did they come from? What did they want? What was their end goal? No one knows because they showed up and left with no explanation. Which is another plot hole.

There were some plot twists that I did not expect. While some made sense and really fit into the story, there was also a lot of them that just didn’t make any sense. Or really lacked background information that would make us understand them better.

I think the acting was the only thing that saved this series for me. I think all the actors did an amazing job in the roles they were given. And yes, even those who played characters I disliked. I hated the characters, not the actors. The plot was… what even was the plot? I feel like the reasons behind what happened were not solid or made clear. Another thing is the ending… why? Just why? Redemption arc is something that should be given to characters who deserve it. And not everyone does.

If there is one thing that the series showed well is how people are not white and black, we are gray. No one is completely good, and no one is completely bad, but we are a mix of good and bad.

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Wish it was more Phupa & Tian focused

I am not entirely sure about the timeline, but this takes place a few years after Tian returned from his studies abroad. There seems to be quite a bit of tension between Phupa and Tian, even before Pran and Pat arrive. Their way of handling their problems might be quite childish, one would expect them to talk about it more seeing they have been together for a long time. But at least they are dealing with it now.

I do think that the problem that the two have is quite realistic. It probably should have been dealt with earlier into their relationship, but still. Phupa is obviously struggling with the social differences between him and Tian. And while it might be less obvious while they are on the mountain, once they return to the city, it becomes much more obvious. I think that makes Phupa feel like he is not good enough for Tian. Maybe he even fears that Tian might realize that and leave him. Which is why he always avoids going with Tian when he visits his parents. Tian loves him fully, but that doesn’t make Phupa’s insecurities any better.

I love seeing the two on the mountain, but they look adorable while in the city. Especially Phupa, it’s interesting seeing him this shy and in his sugar baby era. But damn, Earth looks absolutely stunning in black. It really suits him. And their chemistry is amazing, as always.

I like the episode. It was fun, but I wish it would be a bit more focused on Phupa and Tian. I do love Pat and Pran and Ink and Pa, but this was supposed to be Phupa and Tian episode, so I really wish we would have seen more of the two and less of the others. Especially considering the fact that we had a BB focused episode before the crossover.

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I want to stop everything… just to be with you

I was getting a lot of A Tale Of Thousand Stars vibes from the series when it started. And I was here for it, I absolutely loved ATOS. But I am also extremely glad that Sky In Your Heart took a different direction. I think the locations were beautiful. I love how we really get to see two extremes of the world in the two Star & Sky series – the sea and the mountains. I think it was a smart play on things from the perspective of creating the series.

Fah & Prince: I didn’t want Fah to see Prince just as a rebound from his ex that he was still not really over. So as their relationship developed, I was glad that Prince was shown to be much more to Fah than just a rebound. Fah was taking things slow, and I do appreciate his reasoning behind it – their lives on the mountain are far from reality, so taking things slow is what they both needed. I like the sass that Prince threw at Fah. He might come from money, but he is a surprisingly down to earth person that cares deeply about everyone around him. And while he did appear to be afraid of letting people get too close too quickly, it does make a lot of sense why. I really like that the two had good communications (most of the time), which helped their relationship move forward nicely. Another thing I liked about the two is that just because they are opening to each other and getting closer, their fears and past experiences don’t just disappear. They are still valid, and they still have an impact on both. I like that while some things were shown in a romanticized version, we also saw some very realistic portrayals of situation. One that sticks with me is Fah’s personal live vs. work life dilemma that seems to be a constant struggle for him. Just like it often is for doctors in real life.

Kluen & Dao: The little clips of the two in each episode are adorable. Fah overprotectiveness might be a bit too much at times, but I like it how Kluen doesn’t really look too bothered by it. Actually, he is, but he doesn’t let it dictate his and Dao’s relationship. And the fact that Dao saw through Fah the moment he used the “I have a friend who…” lines was so funny. We all know that the friend is the person asking, but we don’t often see others calling people out for that silliness.

Other side characters were a lot of fun too. I am not really sure why Mesa and JJ had to be on the mountain as well, they weren’t driving, but at least Fah had some help when it came to dealing with his feelings. Even if they were not always helpful. Prince’s mom is an absolute icon! She had me fooled for a bit, even if it didn’t make much sense in relation to how Prince acts and who he is. The chief, the kids, Yayah and the rest of the villagers were a nice addition as well. I do admit Yayah was my favorite of them all. Sincere is basically Typhoon 2.0. I really wanted to hate him, but his actions do make a lot of sense. He loves Prince and he wanted the best for him. He failed to realize that Prince might be the one who knows what is the best for himself.

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Too much happening for such a short amount of time

I’d say the episode zero is a must watch before watching this. It’s a short episode but it give some background information for the opening scene of the series to make more sense. The series looks realistic, both the characters and events. I do like the production value as well, there are certain scenes that are just so beautiful to watch.

But what’s with all the couples?! This is an extremely short series. All episodes combined and it’s still less than 90min long. I don’t understand why the story needs to be told by a girl who we don’t really know much about. She is simply telling the story of the other two couples to her lover. There is not nearly enough time to really develop all the storylines, so it does come across as quite choppy and rushed. I did like that the flashbacks were quite clearly separated from the present.

Damien & Hayden: there is not really much to say about them. We got a few snippets of them spending time together and apart, but I don’t think we really got much information on either of the two. Damien is heartbroken, possibly Hayden too. But that’s pretty much it. They do form some sort of connection, but the intensity doesn’t really correspond to what we see otherwise.

Kelvin & Archie: their story is heartbreaking. No matter how you look at it, someone will get hurt. And the person who might end up suffering the most, is the one who is the most innocent one in this whole mess. I do think that Kelvin is really trapped. And say what you want, but what he had to go through and is still going through is not something a good person does to another. Especially if they care about that person. No, that is what an abuser does.

All in all, I think there was just too much to be resolved for such a short series. It would have greatly benefitted from focusing only on one couple or having a few more episodes.

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Confusing and messy, but with a great plot twist

It was a mess, from start to finish. The trailer / teasers for the series looked really interesting and really promising. I was looking forward to the series for a while now but was left feeling disappointed in the end. I do think the series was too short to really get deep into the stories of everyone involved – the two main couples and the owner of the coffee shop.

The plot idea was not bad. It is actually quite an interesting one, especially with the plot twist we got. But the execution was not the best. I think the series would seriously benefited from a few more episodes, which would hopefully give them a chance to develop the plot in a better and more easily understood way.

Thana & Patis: I was looking forward to this couple. They are in an established relationship, something we don’t get often in main roles, and are dealing with realistic problems a couple might face at a certain point in their relationship. Thana is feeling stuck, both at work and privately, while also sometimes feeling like he is not good enough for Patis who appears to be the more successful between the two. Patis is sweet and hardworking but doesn’t really have much time for his partner. All of this combined, puts a strain on their relationship. I actually found the two incredibly awkward with each other, especially their intimate moments. Patis didn’t really seem like he enjoyed them, at all. For a couple who has been together for over 10 years, the two don’t communicate nearly enough. They don’t talk about anything. So much of it could be avoided or resolved by talking. I did expect what their main conflict would be, including who would cause it. I don’t think the two of them are a good match for each other. I also don’t think the actors had good chemistry. It all felt very stiff.

Ryou & Mai: The two have an enemies to lovers story, but because of the time restraints, it seems very sudden and kind of out of the blue. It feels like we are missing some scenes to help us understand how their relationship develops. Also the fact that it went from zero to a hundred in a few seconds doesn’t really help. They both seem similar in the sense they don’t really let anyone close to them too quickly, they find it hard to make friends. Ryou is more independent though, while Mai seems to be someone who hates being on his own. Their chemistry was better, but things moved so fast with them. Sex can’t be the main basis of a relationship if you want it to last. They also didn’t communicate with each other when it was needed.

There was a lot of flashbacks that left me feeling quite confused at times. I think it’s because it was hard to tell they are flashbacks when first seeing them happen. The coffee shop cards just appearing with no reasoning how, why, and when was also very confusing.

The coffee shop owner was strange. I don’t fully understand how us knowing her story is important for the events that are happening in the present. Is her magic good or bad? I am not sure. It seems mostly neutral to me, but because people don’t really know how to make a wish, it usually ends up blowing in their faces.

I wasn’t a fan, but seeing it’s quite short, I finished it. There are quite a few plot holes and scenes that don’t make much sense. The final episode only made everything even more confusing. And it made the whole timeline of the series make even less sense. Not that it made much sense in the first place.

I do have a very important question though. How old is Time? They said he is supposed to be in high school, but it wasn’t really his thing, so he is doing homeschool now. He gets involved with someone who is in his late twenties (at least), so their minimal age gap is around ten years.

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Just thinking about getting jealous already means I'm not trusting you, right?

This really feels like two episodes of fluff. And I am not complaining. Even their special episode was pretty much all fluff. But it suits Kluen and Dao, the two are permanently stuck in the honeymoon phase of their relationship. At least it seems so.

I do admit that I got a lot of Sarawat and Tine vibes from Kluen and Dao. Especially when Kluen introduces himself as Dao’s boyfriend, making the other boy flustered. Or when they are washing their faces in the bathroom and end up pressing their cheeks together. Some might find that annoying, but I found it cute. We all know that GMMTV often squeezes in little references and nods to their other series like that.

Another thing that I absolutely love about their relationship is how they handle jealousy. When you trust someone completely and you know they only have eyes for you, there is absolutely no reason to feel jealous when they are talking with someone else. We are not talking about flirting here, just having a simple conversation with someone.

I feel like we are getting spoiled by new side couples in Our Skyy 2. To be honest, I am really happy that Typhoon is one of the characters that gets someone. He is a very lovely person who cares a lot about those around him, so it’s only fair that he gets his own special person. I am not sure how I feel about the other new pairing. I love the two actors together (who doesn’t?) but I really imagined a different pairing. I also think that not pairing them together would make more sense story-wise.

I like that the overall vibe of the series, the colors, the setting, etc. were kept the same. It really makes it feel like a continuation of the main series. I feel like this is even more obvious if we compare the Star in My Heart episodes to the Never Let Me Go episodes. They are very different from one another, yet so true to the original series.

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Our space is where we dare to be ourselves and feel comfortable with it

I was so excited about this one! The preview showed Akk and Aye giving us Brokeback Mountain vibes and I was living for it. The Eclipse was a series that tackled some serious issues, and while they used a book (1984 by George Orwell) as a reflection of things in the main series, they seem to be going for movies in Our Skyy 2.

I have mixed feelings about their hyperfocus on movies though. Filming the short movie didn’t really play a big role in the main series until the end, so I find it interesting that this is something they decided to focus on so much. I like how they used Brokeback Mountain as a teaching moment, with Akk and Aye discussing it. But the movie scenes we saw later were not my favorites. I didn’t really like the comedic ones for Akk & Aye and Kan & Thua. I did like what they did with the screen sizes though, it made a clear cut between fantasy and reality.

I do like what they did with Akk and Aye having problems. The two got together at an extremely turbulent time in their lives, so while the two got very deep and personal, there were things that they didn’t really get familiar with. The two are different, have always been, and that is both good and bad. I know people always say opposites attract (and they often do), but they never say how much compromising is required to make such relationship work. So, it being at least hinted at in the series, is something I really appreciate.

I absolutely love the friendship between Akk, Kan and Wat. The three are so supportive of each other. They might not be family by blood, but they are family by choice. The transition from high school to university is though, so seeing them talk about it fits in with he story very well.

Kan and Thua are adorable together. Thua was not my favorite character, but I really like seeing the cute moments between the two. To be honest, there were a ton of cute moments between Akk and Aye too. I really love how relaxed First and Khao are with one another, and that really shows through their interactions in the series as well.

The filming locations are beautiful. As is the special OST, I absolutely love it!

All I can say is that Akk and Aye (and First and Khao) have became our space a long time ago. A space that they (and many other series) created for us. Something I will be forever grateful for.

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They were at least not lost in translation

The trailer looked cute, so I decided to give it a go. There were certain plot twists that I didn’t expect, but I also didn’t hate. I was not sure how the whole “being in love with an influencer” thing would go, especially as it came across as an unhealthy obsession at times. But they handled it well, they gave it reasoning. I liked how it was less about Tammy as an influencer, but more about Tammy as a person.

I know that there were a quite a few unrealistically done things (e.g. they way Yang was fining a partner for the store), but I didn’t let that bother me too much. They simply played well into the plot. The comedic value in the earlier episodes is something I really enjoyed, especially the bickering between Yang and Phumjai, and Phumjai having two (in his eyes) unreliable best friends. I do feel like the comedic aspect of the series kind of faded out as the series progressed though.

Yang & Phumjai: I loved their dynamics! They started as enemies, became friends and then lovers. They really took us on a whole ride. Yang seems to be a lot more mature, but also closed off and not as ready to open up to others. Phumjai is more childish, he lives in the moment and is generally a bit ray of sunshine. He does seem a bit spoiled at times, but that’s more on his family than him. They are both quite stubborn though. I really liked how patient Yang was with Phumjai most of the time, how he put his happiness first. And I liked the way Phumjai didn’t hold back once he became aware of his feelings. He is true to himself. I think both actors, Daou and Offroad, did well. I liked how their characters looked at each other. Their chemistry was good too.

Phojai & Tag: I like that we had an already established couple, but the two made me mostly confused. They were super adorable together; they were the cute couple permanently stuck in their honeymoon phase. But they were keeping their relationship a secret, and I don’t fully understand why. Everyone around them was very accepting, and Tag made it obvious that he hates being Phojai’s dirty little secret. He was hurting, a lot. I could understand being worried about Phumjai getting upset about his brother dating his best friend, but I don’t think “Phumjai is dealing with a lot right now” is a good enough reason for keeping their relationship hidden. Ngern and Ohm had chemistry, but I think it got a bit lost under their characters just being cute together.

I really liked both Phumjai’s friend group and the shop’s team. They had nice dynamics, were supportive of one another and made it obvious how close they were. Even Tammy. She was a much more developed character than I thought at first. I like that she wasn’t made into a villain.

Talking about villains, what the hell were the last two episodes on? That was so unnecessary, it didn’t bring anything to the table and was so over the top. The way they tried to solve it all made absolutely no sense. It was a mess. There was some other… interesting plot choices. I am not sure what Phojai does for a work or if he even works at all towards the end. He is always at the store, can disappear for who knows how many days.

All in all, it started of good but it ended going a bit downhill towards the end. Which seems to be happening to a lot of series lately. And it’s also what brought my rating lower.

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A multiverse of cuteness, yes, but it could have been better

It’s adorable! I like the switch in characters, I think everyone did a great job in the role they were given. I think these two parts really gave Gemini a chance to showcase his talents, something that he really shined at. I think he has an amazing voice. As does Ford.

A lot of scenes were just redone from what we got in the original series, but we also got quite a few new scenes. And those fit in really well with the whole flow of the story. And I liked the fact that they switched some scenes between the couples or put them into a different setting. Por and Yo are still adorably clueless. But we finally have Tiwson and Por as an official couple. Yay! There was an additional ship of mine that sailed. So that made me happy too!

I did feel like the whole thing seemed kind of choppy at times. And while I know the plot is not much different from the original, it did make it a tad difficult to follow at times. I wish they would have focused more on only a part of the story, instead of trying to squeeze so much of MSP plot into two parts.

Or I’d like it even better if they did a completely different plot for this multiverse. Like keep the role switch and all, but give us a different plot. Can you imagine if band leader Tinn was the one having a crush on school president Gun? And having him try his best to impress Gun while still being a troublemaker? Wouldn’t that be adorable? And new. There was a lot of potential, but it didn’t quite reach it.

Also, is it just me or does it feel less lively? I feel like the energy of the band is really low in comparison with the main series. Could it be just due to the fact they tried to cram so much into 2 episodes? Or the fact that Fourth was really bouncing of the walls in MSP and everyone just had to keep up with it? Even the fights between Sound and Win seem less explosive than they did in the main series. It’s almost like they kept the same energy that their characters had in the main series, so Tinn as band member seems a lot more calm, and Sound is less aggressive than Win was in MSP.

The new OSTs are great. We are really getting spoiled by new music each week. I know music is important for MSP, but I feel it was a bit too much. We only got two episodes, so having multiple long singing scenes seemed a bit excessive to me.

The ending though... does this really mean we are saying goodbye to Tinn and Gun forever? Or is that a teaser for the MSP universe, university edition?

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I'm glad they didn't take down the road we all thought they would

I don’t even know what I watched. But let’s start with the obvious, I don’t think that the twins, Korn and Kun, were in love with each other. It wasn’t a one-sided love either. Even if they had some rather questionable habits. Here’s the thing, the two are used to having each other only. They have probably never been apart for longer than a few hours, so the possibility of losing that is scary. Could you say that there is jealousy and possessiveness involved? Yes, and it might be stronger than what one would expect. But the two seem to have a stronger bond than siblings usually do.

I am not really sure why they decided to set this as part of BL anthology, but I am incredibly glad they didn’t take it down the road we all thought they would. The plot was very simple, but it involved a lot of growing up from everyone involved. It did feel patchy and kind of abrupt, especially how they decided to end most things. I just think there are a lot of conclusions that we just didn’t get or were skimmed over without being properly addressed.

It was an okay watch, but it wasn’t anything special. I did find the acting a bit lacking, especially in the more emotional scenes. However, I do think Mild did amazingly!

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Character flaws are what made the series so amazing

I absolutely love this series! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but things did look kind of messy from the trailer and I am always down for that. The story is much more than just being a BL story, it feels very real and like something that could truly happen in the real life. All of the characters have their own flaws, but I feel like that makes them seem so human, so real.

The OST is beautiful as well. For obvious reasons, Tomorrow sang by Ford was the song that got to me the most. It sounds so soft, so beautiful, but the amount of emotions behind it is incredible. It’s also very uplifting if you listen to the lyrics closely. It really fits the storyline. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I also really liked the lightning of the series. Most of the time, it was very warm and I feel like it really suited the story and the characters.

Jim & Wen: I always love a good age gap story. I don’t know why, but I find them really interesting to watch if they are done well. And the story between Jim and Wen is done incredibly well. We cannot deny the chemistry between Earth and Mix, who were amazing in the roles. Their situationship kind of starts as a one night stand, but Wen is not down for that. They both have a lot of things they need to deal with relating to their past, things that definitely come to play an important role as their relationship progresses. Jim is someone who is very guarded, and it takes quite a bit for him to let someone in. Wen on the other hand is a lot more open and ready to dive head first into things, he is very honest and vocal about what he wants. I love how this was portrayed through the series, even if saying this is just due to their age is an easy way out. It’s due to their experiences, not due to their age.

Li Ming & Heart: I fell in love with Gemini in Fourth in My School President, so I was really looking forward to seeing more of them in this one. Heart’s story is heartbreaking, especially knowing that he has been deaf for years and his parents just didn’t bother to learn to communicate with him. Li Ming has faced his own struggles as well and his relationship with his uncle is not always the best. I couldn’t help but smile every time there was an interaction between Li Ming and Heart! The two were so adorable together, it was so heartwarming to see Li Ming doing his best to communicate with Heart in sign language! Also, representation matters! Having a deaf character, showing the deaf community, etc. is really a great way to represent people with certain disabilities. And the fact that there was sometimes no translation for the sign language was something I really liked, I was still able to get an idea of what is going on through the replies, expressions, etc. I am not sure if this was done on purpose or not though.

Gaipa & Alan: seeing Khao and First on the list of characters, we all knew they will end up paired together at some point, even if the trailer showed their characters enamored with Jim and Wen. Gaipa is a character that you cannot help but love, he is such a pure and loving person, always ready to help those around him. Alan, on the other hand, is a character that you want to hate but can’t. His “relationship” with Wen is extremely messy, he is hurting really badly. At one point, I felt more sympathy for him than I did for Wen. Both Khao and First did an amazing job with showing their characters emotions through little movements and face expressions.

The ending was exactly what I wanted. It fit well with the way the story progressed. I really enjoyed, including all for the character growth we saw through the series. My only complaint is that it was too short! Even if the series events were taking place over several months, it didn’t seem choppy or like we were missing anything important.

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“I don’t know why I feel like I’m not part of my family.” (Tam)

Let’s be honest, I gave it a shot because of the actors and actresses. The plot seemed interesting enough too, an angsty story about a group of misfits that come from different backgrounds and might not have a lot in common except that they are all middle children. A bit farfetched, but I can understand the appeal and it makes sense that they share certain experiences because of that.

It had a lot of potential, but it all frizzled out the longer the series went on. Instead of focusing on the problems that the Wednesday Club’s members face, we were following the stories of Venus and her political campaign, Top and his relationship with his dad, and Mink and her husband Karn. Not exactly what I signed up for. And while I can understand the plots related to Venus and Top, the whole ordeal with Mink and Karn was unnecessary. I don’t think it brought anything to the table except for taking up time.

Most of the side characters were very unlikeable. They did try to give them tragic backstories for us to sympathize with them. Or they tried to have them turn a new leaf, show them in a different light, etc. but none of that excuses their actions towards the others, including the Wednesday Club’s members. This goes for their family members but also characters like Top, Mink and Karn.

While it looks like they were trying to go for a found family trope, they didn’t necessarily achieve that. That might have been the plan. However, I don’t think that’s a bad thing. All of them are flawed and are dealing with their personal problems. That affects them greatly, it is not something they can just carry around with no consequences. It is expected that it will all come to a boiling point sooner or later.

Kong (Ohm) – He’s honest and reliable. Kong is also very loyal, which is both his strongest and weakest point. His loyalty makes him a friend anyone would want, but it also leaves him vulnerable when those friends turn on him. I think the biggest mistake they made with Kong is that they made him too similar to Ohm’s character in Double Savage. Ohm is incredible in such roles, I get that, but with the two series airing in the same year, it does blur the lines between his two characters.

Pali (Nani) – I don’t think he had any other purpose than being there for Kong when he remembered him. He was involved with the whole Mink thing too, she is his sister after all, but Pali’s relationship with Kanya was not developed enough. There was a lot of potential there, but it was all glossed over and we see very little of the two. Which is a shame.

Tam (Film) – Tam can be described as sweet, innocent, and positive. But she is carrying a lot of hurt with her. She keeps that hidden though. I do like that we get to see her stand up for herself as the series progresses, but I still feel like she was a very passive character most of the time. I was also not a fan of how the whole story with her grandmother ended. It was not a proper conclusion.

May (Piploy) – She is the character I wanted to hate, but I ended up liking a lot. She does appear like someone who doesn’t care about herself, like she gave up on life once her father ended his. She does play games with people around her, trying to make things go her way. I do like her character growth, the way she changes and starts to regard those around her differently. She becomes a real friend to Peem and Tam in particular.

Kul (Phuwin) – Kul might say he would do anything for money, but it’s obvious that he still feels excluded. Just like he did in the past. Yet he tries so hard to belong to what he considers the popular crowd that he often does things that hurt him, deeply, and hurt those around him. I am not excusing his actions, but I can understand where he is coming from and why he is the way he is.

Max (Kay) – It might be just me, but I found Max extremely unlikeable. Sure, he has a sad past, but who doesn’t? He is not someone you can trust, which is proven very early on. He is also very vindictive and can be quite malicious. And I think a lot of what happened to others could be avoided if he was a better person. I still think what happened to him before and during the series is sad, but it doesn’t really excuse his behavior either.

Peem (Satang) – He’s a glass child, someone’s whose life was always based around his brother and his condition. Peem loves his brother but also craves a chance to be himself, to discover who he truly is. He is very caring and protective, as he was taught to be, which is something that can easily be used against him. He is also loyal and doesn’t want to use his friends, that’s not what friendship is to him.

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Too rushed, which made things not very believable

The plot is interesting, I’ll give them that. However, with everything they tried to squeeze into two episodes, they ran out of time for a lot of it. Not only weren’t Jay and Pun given time to develop whatever was going on between the two of them, the flashbacks in the second episode were not necessary. I can understand their point, but with how short the two episodes are, they were really not needed. They didn’t show anything new either. And then the “horror” Pun’s friends went through was anticlimactic and it just took the story in a weird direction.

I know Jay and Pun were not end game (for obvious reasons), but I was very bothered by the lack of chemistry between the actors. If they want us to believe that the two have found themselves in this wild and passionate love affair, I need much more than a hug and a half decent kiss to believe it. Especially if we are to believe that Jay was this obsessed with Pun and for their love affair to end in flames. I do think they were able to portray Jay’s creepiness well though. He made me uncomfortable from the start, but that’s a good thing in this case.

I am not a football expert, but even I know that you need more than four players and an extra to compete. The few additional players in blue did add up to a full team, but everyone treated them like they are not actually part of it. They were not part of the celebrations, the orange jersey players didn’t involve them in anything outside of practice, and there was no communication in the locker room either.

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Short and sweet

This one was so adorable! I loved how both main characters liked each other and were trying to make sure the other person was their soulmate. While not telling that to the other one, of course. I found their back and forth cute and sweet. Mick and Top, the actors who played Korn and Butr, had great chemistry. The looks, the little touches… sparks were flying whenever the two were near one another.

There were some plot holes or things that just didn’t really make sense. I am a bit confused because the soulmate thing doesn’t seem to be general knowledge, but there is another person pursuing Butr in order to be his soulmate. Yet none of their meetings are coincidental. Ergo, the two can’t be soulmates, yet Butr acts like they are just one meeting apart from it.

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