TheGayMedic

A lot of potential gone to waste. Unprofessional writing coupled with poor directing. I'm unimpressed.

I watched 5 episodes so far, and it wasn't easy. I prefer the previous cast, it's a final conclusion, especially the actor who portrayed Guo Cheng Yu in the previous version.. he's how I pictured the character when I read the book, and now I have a hard time "adapting to the new adaptation" if I may say.
And an actor who's 21 and looks like he's 14 to portray a doctor... Come on...

One of my favorite books and biggest webseries disappointments got a second chance and I only find out about it today...
I have to watch this ASAP!

@Juju You're 100% right but a know-it-all will never accept the fact that they're wrong.

Good thing that this show got cancelled. The world is still ruled by the narrow-minded and those who pretend they hate the omegaverse trope but are here nevertheless, they can't even be honest with themselves.

@SarahZhang Those people have no lives, they hate to prove to themselves that they're important, but they'll never be. The more a person hates, the more invisible they become.

Finally got the time to watch the last episode.

I knew from episode 1 that I would relate to this story very much, and to Tanwa and Trin's story on a very intimate level. And my 92 y.o friend who watched it with me relates to Naran and Krailert's story (he was a victim of paragraph 175 of Nazi Germany), except that in his own story, they reunited abroad and lived their love.

We watched Shine together and loved every episode. I was a bit disheartened by episode 7, I wished it was more... intense. But, it was okay, not bad at all.

In my own story Tanwa and Trin didn't get a happy ending. I'm still content with the happy ending the two got in the show. Indeed, you have to live in the here and now, and not let fear dictate who you love or what you do with your life.

All in all, Shine knew how to please me. It's easily in my top 5 Thai gay-themed shows now. Naran and Krailert are in my top 3 favorite gay couples in Thai series. Good... no... impressive acting!

Gave it a 7.5/10, and I know it deserves a better rating!

I'm glad my cinematographic intuition is getting sharper as I grow older. It took me one episode, the very first, to know that this series would be amazing. The 7th episode didn't disappoint. I only regret that they didn't go further, more into the darker side, with the shooting scene, it felt a bit rushed; if the scene was edited into a slower motion (for example) it would have had a stronger impact.
But it's still a good show. I just hope that they wouldn't milk it dry afterwards.

If a show is too popular, it's definitely horrible. The BL fandom is well-known for stimulating mediocrity.
I'm almost happy that this show isn't too hyped, it's only for those that deserve it, those who are interested in genuine gay-themed stories and not unwatchable BL.

Yes, it's GMMTV after all.

Toxic people, yes. Toxic couples, no.

Just watched the final episode. It wasn't that bad, maybe GMMTV's best BL so far. But, I'm disappointed by the ending. The ending doesn't match the title and the logic of the plot. Can do better!

Only three episodes left and I know already that they can't wrap up everything in the three remaining episodes. Miracles are possible, though.

When I watched the first episode, I was instantly hooked as I related on a very intimate level with Trin and Tanwa's story, I knew someone like Tanwa and the episode just threw me down memory lane.
But as the episodes pilled up, it's the other couple's story that fascinates me on an artistic level. If I have to make a top 5 list of the most convincing gay couples in Asian series, these two would be on the list. Chemistry, good acting, good writing... and aesthetically very suited for each other, I like them and I hope they won't create a stupid show afterwards just to give them their own series, I think it's unnecessary, unless it's to dive deeper into this same plot.

Mile looks gorgeous with long hair, I think he should keep it long, it brings out the best contours of his face.. he can trust a long-haired gay man when he gives compliments on hair.

NB. The actor who plays Victor is a fine young man. Easily the most handsome and photogenic of them all. He's got a face to play a wide range of roles, from hero to villain, he'd be perfect.

Cheating is a big word with different meanings. I think people are being dishonest when they call out the gays' cheating and overlook the society's cheating. Favoritism, condoning when sexual orientation and fighting another, is also cheating. If the society wasn't what it was, no "cheating" would have taken place.

Not a good idea to watch this series if you don't have a man at home. Episode 4 "surprised" me quite a bit. I wonder if it could get any steamier after this...

NB: About the "cheating". Before blaming them, live 24 hours in their shoes. It's so easy to be virtuous when you're in front of your screen!

@TexanTitan Exactly, that's one of the most hilarious in my opinion. I didn't expect it. However, he pronounces "Cahier de notes" nearly perfectly, if he only learned for the show, it's impressive.

@TianQi Same. I'm used to Vietnamese people speaking French. First time ever I hear the Thai accent. It wasn't bad, it made the series a lot funnier, especially Mek and Dech's pronunciations.

@urchinscratch Sure.

I watched 8 episodes. Not bad, better than I expected. I'm glad to see that GMMTV is listening to the fans.
I just have to add that I noticed several inconsistencies with the historical reconstitution of the setting.
And the French language (which I'm fluent in) had me in stitches at times. Some pronunciations were hilarious.

I'd rather not watch it right now. I'll just get mad for no reason again. So, it's best if I wait until it's fully aired to give it a shot.