MaintainingMama

Aww that is sweet of you, where did you read it, I would love to read it. Oh my goodness, Tiger nooooo! That is nuts! Thanks though!

That was cute and I'm glad they are boyfriends now. The fight scene was crazy though. Why did Klao keep running into those dudes and why were the dudes coming after him when their problems was really with Yotha? Also, why wasn't Yotha more injured? He didn't need to be as injured as Klao because the bad guys had a head start, but at the end there where he was getting stomped out, he should have more bruising and bleeding and injuries, maybe even a broken rib. For Klao to need to be admitted for a week while Yotha could go home with just some meds is nuts. But I will say Santa acted his booty off in that scene. Gun's fear for Yotha felt so real, he really conveyed how scary that scene was to be in for himself and for someone he loves. I will say, he was a bit too weak for me. I'm not saying he needed to fight well, but he literally didn't put up a fight at all. Still, he did amazing. Perth has always been a top notch NC scene actor. No notes! And Santa held his own, although he seemed a bit more reserved than he has been in scenes with Earth. But their love scenes were good, dare I say better than ForceBook, who have done this way more...don't get me wrong, love ForceBook and their scene was cute as well, glad we got to see their pairing be cute. But every time ForceBook do a love scene, I always say you can tell they are best friends. While I wouldn't called their love scenes awkward, there is always like this....hesitancy or block between them that you didn't see between say Force and Mark in Only Friends.
Anyway, I will say the only thing I was like meh on was both of them getting over their traumas so quickly. I know there is only so much they could do, since their segment is over, but I would rather it was something they both just had to keep working on, but because they had each other, they were going to keep fighting together and that having each other made it easier to try and overcome. They both have realistic issues, so it would have been nice to see them dealt with a bit more realistically.
Overall, I enjoyed their story, but I am excited to get onto the last one.
I do wonder who will be their side couple though? Each couple got their own baby side couple, so it will be fun to see who will be for the last pairing.

I thoroughly enjoyed that. Both parts. I'm one who loves Earth, think he is talented and that he did well in the role. I just rewatched some parts after finishing it and it's nice to see the story with all the pieces. I will admit, I wished that for Hill and Ter they would have had a less soft ending, if you will. They had lots of soft moments, which were beautiful and I enjoyed them, but there was a lack of intimacy that Johan and North had that was missing for them even though they were together first and the show literally opens with them making out intensely. Johan and North had a sweeping kiss at the end and I felt that Hill and Ter deserved one too, especially after the really romantic beach scene under the stars.
Now while I think Earth is amazing and did really well as Ter, I want a more mature role for him. He said recently that he would to take on a horror movie, where he plays the ghost or a suspense. I just want to see him not playing cute or sad, cause we know that he can do it, if given a chance and good direction, I think he would be great at it. I see why it's hard for him to play his age though, he absolutely doesn't look like it. I had no problem believing he was in high school or college in this series. My dream role for him though is something I have said for ever. I would love to see him in a role that is more like his authentic self. I need to see him and PP Kritt and Babe and Gun Atp and Lego and Nunew in something where fashion and makeup and style is the center and they just get to be their authentic sassy selves while also getting their guys. A Rom Com would be perfect for all of them.
I am excited for Phoon and Fah, I need answers! And I need to see Suer put out of misery, cause if he doesn't confess already and either get with Nao or get over Nao, I will go crazy. Also, do they think the only place in America is Boston? Why are all the things in Boston?
Anyway, this was a good solid series, easy to watch, lots of the feels, some heat (hello, will be ever be over North sitting on Johan's lap in the cafe?!), sweet, romantic, funny, sad. It literally was so well rounded for a series. Looking forward to the next part.

I will admit to being frustrated! These episodes need to be longer!!! I mean we are at episode 8 and they still haven't even confessed privately. Yes, they have done amazingly sweet things to show they like each other, but based on this episode they were both surprised that the other like them.
It's crazy how this show has made me turn from biasing Lego to biasing Nut, but here we are. I still love Lego like nobodies business, but Nut is definitely bias wrecking me. Honestly, I'm more impressed by all of Lykn each episode. Dylan/Hong was hilarious this episode. And who ever is styling Pepper/Tui deserves an award. William/Thame with is soft voice and his love filled eyes are killing me. Every time he smiles gently at Po like he cannot believe how cute Po is, I cannot! I need more! This is definitely a show I should have waited to binge. I cannot wait until next week.

Man this episode was so good. This show has been super inconsistent with plot/storyline and acting. Even music choices, cause what was last weeks worship song in the middle of an emotional scene? But I digress. Today's episode was amazing. So many emotional scenes met with amazing acting. When Bison and Fadel find out that Mother was the one who killed their parents and Bison goes wild, while Fadel struggled to process it all. Joong did an amazing job playing off of Khao's wild untamed grief to be able to show Fadel's world view being completely shattered juxtaposed with his responsibility as the "big brother", to keep it all together and make a plan. When he calmed Bison down but slowly started to cry as he finally let himself grieve for his parents as well as for Bison and himself for all that was done to them and for all that they were made to do, chef's kiss acting! Then again at the last scene when Fadel finds out Mother also killed his boyfriend just because he wanted to leave the "family business". This time, in the presence of his boyfriend, he let all his grief and fear eke out unfettered while he again processed all of the thoughts and feelings he had surrounding his boyfriend "leaving", only to ultimately be the cause of his death. When Style let him know that he was deserving of the love he sought after, even after all the killing he has done because of Mother he finally let him self fully grieve. That desperate hug followed by the full body heaves as he cried and then finally collapsing on Style's lap to fully cry it out was again immaculate acting on Joong's part. Dunk did good this episode as well. While I still say he excels at the humorous scenes more, this time when the heavy emotions were hitting, he didn't take away from the scenes and did a good job of aiding in them.
This episode definitely felt like Jojo got back to what I like him for as a director and I'm glad. This episode was what I expected from this series when I first saw the trailer.
I'm nervous for next week, cause it seems from the teaser that it all wraps up neatly and that would be weird. As much as I love Fadel and Bison, they have killed multiple people. They are technically serial killers. Do I think they deserve time off because they were brainwashed and made to be puppets basically for that sick lady, absolutely, but they should definitely still go to jail. I'm happy if we get a time skip and then they get to live out their lives happily with Kant and Style. Oooooorrrr, they live on the run, exploring the world and finally getting to be happy. But not just, the chief letting them off, because they have Mother in custody and that was who they wanted all this time. The End. That would be lame in my opinion and lazy writing.
I am excited to see what next week holds for us and I pray the rest of the episodes are as good as todays.

So confused but I'm waiting anxiously to find out what the heck is going on. And I'm more confused about what is the deal with his crazy mother more than I'm confused about the parallel world or a dude who can hear people's thoughts. Like why does she get to "own" him and what does his father have to do with it all? And why does Cir seem okay with the whole thing? I need that part revealed ASAP.
And finally, I would like to thank the stylist for Boss' pants fitting him to a tee and to the director for having him stand to the side in like almost every scene.

First, series for AouBoom when?! They have stolen 3 series now with their chemistry, they need their own series STAT!
Now on to Yotha and Gun. Poor Yotha, he is unsure of his feelings and it makes sense. He first had his parent's example of love and that went south. He doesn't even seem to be able to have his mother's love, cause what mother forgets what her son is allergic to...Then when he thought he found love, it turns out they were just really good friends. And the fact that he found peace and safety with that person only to lose that had to be devastating. We don't talk enough about how the person we chose to be with should be our safe space and how when that is gone it can literally rock you to your foundation. And I think that was what happened to Yotha, he was literally starting back from square one but this time with an even bigger chip on his shoulder. He literally has no frame of reference for what love is supposed to be. I mean even if he looked at Wa and Klao, that is imperfect at best (today's episode not withstanding) and toxic at worst. He didn't want to hurt Gun, so he had to take a step back. Which is fair.
Poor Gun though, the uncertainty of it all just plain sucks and Santa did an amazing job conveying that. I loved that this episode gave them both room to feel their feelings and to take time and think about what they wanted from each other and a relationship. Most relationships begin with all the ups and downs, it's almost never shown how while getting to know someone you inevitably hurt them, disappoint them and you have to work through that. And how each time you are able to work through the tough times, your relationship comes back stronger.
That being said, since we only have 2 more episodes with them, I'm so happy they get together (I assume), next week. I cannot wait!

I still don't know where Jun's head/heart is at, so I hope we get a final answer next week. I'm going on record and saying the episodes are too short. I need more. Especially more Thame and Po together, just talking softly and gently to each other with Thame looking at Po with those eyes. I would literally listen to just William speaking at the end of the day, his voice is so soft and gentle to my ears.

You don't have to apologize, just LEAVE ME ALONE. You are clearly unwell, as your responses seem to be written by 2 different people. Move on please.

Less ups and downs, performance wise, for me, this week. I liked the clothing store scene, where Style is in true form, just trying to get a rise out of Fadel. I do have questions, because how in the WORLD did Keen know exactly where they were? Unless he had tracking on them, it was impossible. It would have been more believable if he came for them at the beach because Mother knew about the beach house all this time, then him coming into a store they stopped at on the random whim of Style longing for his own clothing.
But okay, Style getting shot helps illustrate that Fadel still cares for him.
I did like that whole confrontation between them all with the guns. It was well done by all. I also LOVED the scene with Kant and Style, teasing each other in true bestie form. I totally thought Bison or even better Fadel would walk in on the staring scene and flip out leading to a conversation that would reconcile them, but the way it was done was fun as well. I will say, I did not like the kiss between Fadel and Style. The angle was weird, Dunk's eyes kept opening, their mouths weren't centered, Dunk's hand on Joong's neck once again. It looked awkward and not genuine like Bison and Kant's kiss in the water. And I know Joong and Dunk can kiss, so that seems like a director problem.
Speaking of being in the water, I appreciated that acknowledged that Kant's trauma with the ocean is a real thing and something that needs to be address. And I loved that he stopped them from continuing "exposing" him when he knew he had reached his limit. But then they ruined all of that but having them play in the water. Like what? He started having flashbacks to the crash he wasn't even calf deep, but with just one hand held walk with the boyfriend, he could play frisbee in the ocean riding on someone's back where because they are in the sea, that person could easily fall and drop him into the water.
And while I like the boat scene to an extent, Kant wasn't able to be on a boat just days before, but now he is fine to ride into the middle of the ocean like it was nothing.
I'm sort of thinking the ending boat scene means something for next week, maybe. But it seemed like a random scene thrown in to show that they are all back together and next week they are going to be unhappy again.
Lastly, I've suspected Mother of being who killed Bison and Fadel's parents to begin with, although the why and the how are still a mystery. I now think she also killed Fadel's boyfriend, using the hitman they hired '2 years ago". I am really anxious to hear her whole story, why she seems obsessed with them, how she got to even be in charge of them, did all three not have family to take them in? I also want to know why Keen seems to hate Bison and Fadel so much outside of them just being favored over him. I get him being jealous, but he grew up with them, so why don't they consider each other brothers? And how did Keen go from being jealous to murderous?
I'm looking forward to next week, cause I think we will get some answers...hopefully.

Like I said, unless you are going to apologize for your original comment, please leave me alone. There is literally nothing else to discuss.

Someone else must have written this reply because it is much more polite. I agree that both Joong and Dunk have improved in their acting ability. However, as an actor, and as someone who has had trouble in the past at crying on camera, I expressed that I was disappointed in Dunk's performance in that particular scene. I was clear when I said that out side of that one scene, he was funny. And I wasn't the only one who expressed that his crying in that scene was absolutely horrible. But you said that my mouth was full of poison. I don't want to celebrate their progress and I am going to compare his past performance to his current one, because as you said acting is a journey and on any journey, especially if it is your job and a craft, one should improve on said journey. I simply noted that he did not improve and that as his fan, I was disappointed. Am I leaving space for him to grow, absolutely, but I can express my disappointment. I will continue to watch him and Joong, but that scene and honestly in some others, it makes enjoying the story hard, which is literally his job, to make me and other enjoy the story. If you are, great, however, it doesn't give you the right to tell me my mouth is full of poison because I am not and expressed myself thusly. Now, I have spoken my peace and unless you are going to apologize for your rude comment, please get off my post and leave me alone.

Thank you! This is the second comment under a post I have made, where someone says something absolutely WILD in defense of a show or people who don't know they exist.

I literally just said that their acting has been hit or miss for me. I love Joong and Dunk. I actually have liked all their series, when others said they weren't good. But I am not so blinded by my love for them both as actors and as a ship to not see the flaws in a series or in their acting. You coming to their defense so strongly is a great indicator that views and comments are only saying that people are watching for the ship and not the actual content. Which is kind of crazy, like leaving a comment saying my mouth is full of poison. That is nuts! Like you absolutely do not have to like my comment. But you are free to keep scrolling. And if it ruins your day, then I need you to go seek mental health help, because no tv show, or ship/actors should elicit the need to speak badly to complete strangers on the internet. I come on here to find people who enjoy the same kind of shows I like, to maybe read differing opinions to what I have, to gain a better perspective and sometimes to share my thoughts. You don't have to comment, I often ignore comments that I don't agree with. But I would never read your glowing review of this series or Joong and Dunk's performance and say you were crazy.
I will, however, say you are crazy for what you said to me. Get help, it is NEVER that serious.

One thing about First and Khao, they are going to deliver a scene with excellent acting. Poor Dunk couldn't cry a sing tear in his scene, so Khao said, let me show you how to do it, I'll cry for me and for you. When he burst out into tears after Kant said, " I love you with my whole being" and Bison begged him to not be lying and tricking him again....man, chef's kiss! This was what I wanted last episode.
As for Joong and Dunk's scenes. It was hit or miss for me. Style flirting with Fadel in the hotel was funny as heck. As I said, last time, I think that car scene was less about Style being turned on and more about him realizing that although Fadel is mad at him, he doesn't want to kill him and he still loves him. He is so confident he will be able to win back Fadel, as long as he did what he did last time and be persistent in his showing of his love for Fadel, in true Style form.
I will say, I am disappointed in Dunk's performance when he was supposed to cry. I just didn't believe his feeling, cause nothing in his face indicated a different side of Style. A scared Style who was remorseful that what he did led to that point. It wasn't just the fact that he couldn't cry, it was that it looked like he was constipated trying to squeeze out a few tears.
To compare it again, during the beach scene with Bison and Kant, when Kant told him he loved him and called him Penguin over and over again, Bison/Khao's eyes turned red. You could see he was trying to hold back tears and he did but then he walked off to not cry in front of Kant. That was what the scene called for. For Bison to be almost in tears, to be weakening his resolve to stay mad at Kant, but to not cry because he was still angry, because he couldn't trust Kant's words just yet. And Khao delivered that. It was amazing, go back and watch it. One second his eyes are white and filled with anger and the next moment, during the scene, while Kant/First is talking, they do a close up of Khao's face and his eyes turn red and he goes from angry to sad and scared. All in his eyes and face.
Now do I expect all actors to be able to do that, no, of course not. Not everyone is going to have that level of acting skill and that is okay. I don't expect that from either Joong or Dunk, but I do kind of expect him to at least get a little better, at least at crying. I usually enjoy both actors, so I'm not necessarily saying that Dunk is a bad actor. Just that he hasn't improved and that is disappointing.
Oh well. The only other thing I'm iffy on, is what is the deal with the couple in the woods? Why did they try and attack Fadel and Style, what was the motive for that whole wedding/dinner/dancing only to try and hurt them?

I think William and Est are doing amazing jobs. Honestly, I think they are all doing really well, considering they are not actors by trade. And while I am mainly talking about the rest of Lykn but I can also see where both William and Est can improve. But based on their already amazing performance, I know that they will only get better.

This show just proved that as long as the writing and directing are top quality, having not amazing actors doesn't kill the show.
Love Lykn in this, but is obvious at times that acting is not their strong suit. Especially my boo, Lego. Love him to death, but I'm not sure what they are doing with his character. I get he is the maknae of the group, but they way they have him acting is weird to me. What was the pizza thing? It didn't seem like a product placement, but they made sure to show us him moving the pizza slowly to the center...I'm not sure if these are choices he is making based on his character or direction, but I'll let it go because gah they gave us everything else.
I'll start with them pairing Sammy and Drake as a couple. While my heart is set on Yacht and Sammy as a couple, I also love to see Drake with someone who can match his energy and Sammy does it well.
Nut is now my bias in Lykn when I thought it was Lego...I mean it's kind of a tie...but all his little smirks in this episode is definitely convincing me he is my bias. 😂 I am not sure what Jun's agenda is, I cannot tell if he just likes Po or is he just the mischief maker of the group. Either way, I'm here for all of it.
Lastly, I go back to my point of good writing and directing are the heart of any show and no matter the talented actor behind it, if those two elements aren't there, the series will suck. i.e. the last two OffGun series.
Thame and Po walking each other back and forth, unwilling to let each other go because they just want to be with each other. Gah! I cannot! My favorite thing about this series is all of the opportunities they give Thame and Po to work on their romance/love story. This is the only series out side of the friends to lovers plots that shows us how real dating and romance takes place. It's lots of talking and getting to know each other. It's quiet, simple moments that add up to big feelings in the end. I am living for the way they are building up to the big confession and eventual getting together. Po's shy boy behavior mixed with Thame's soft voice and stars in his eyes, seriously how am I going to wait a week to see what happens next! I have a feeling this show is going to go into my comfort BLs category.

I enjoyed this series way more than I expected to. The ML and the side couple were all great. The female characters were all badass and amazing in individual ways, which I am definitely hear for. Porsche and Arm being a lovely addition to the story was also fun.
Now did I love the last episode, not really. I needed them to explain where he was and why he was gone so long with out contacting Junior. How long after he was shot did he remain a panther before turning back to being a human.
Why did no one kick up a fuss at 2 teenagers just leaving school and working where ever?
Why didn't the side ship ever officially get together after all those years and what were they to each other in all that time?
Now, I'm not going to fuss about the ridiculous last scene where Sun/Ben is in a hoodie at the North Pole sweating. Yes, I noticed, but he's adorable and they were cute together in their last scene.
I enjoyed this show and definitely feel it needs more attention from other BL fans.

My goodness, I am in love with William's voice, both his speaking and singing voice. Every time he speaks, it distracts me from the story and I have to rewind. 😂😂Then they play the new OST and immediately running to Spotify to find the song.
I do have concerns though...why can't Po cross the street? And it's not like our buddy from Wandee Gooday with trauma and such. He literally seems to forget how to walk when the cross walk sound goes off and that is worrisome. I hope they explain, cause I don't know what is actually happening there.
I want to give a shout out Nut and his acting. His side eyes, teasing looks and never ending smirks are making this character stand out in a fun way. I know all of them are new to this, and it's evident, but I also think they are doing an amazing job considering this is their first role and their real job is singing and dancing.
Side note- anyone find the shot they did for Nano/Lego crying was weird? They did this weird cut away, then zoomed in on his crouch and lingered....it wasn't until I saw the tear fall (barely) and they finally showed his face crying that I was like oh, this was a weird way to show he was upset and crying. I just think it was a poor decision by the director and editor for leaving that in. Lego did great.

I assure you, I am watching the same show. I just don't agree with you that the way it happened was the best way to do that scene. I am not a fan of character being able to explain a misunderstanding or being able to apologize for bad behavior but then chosing to not actually do it. Kant simply hqd to say the words, 'I was forced by the police chief against my will, he threatened my brother' and the rest of the scene would have made my more sense, in my opinion. In my opinion, it would have been great if Kant had at least tried to convey how he felt to Bison, it would have been more impactful in the moment. While I don't think that is a trope, I don't mind tropes, they exist for a reason. But my not minding tropes does not make me simplistic or not able to see 'deep' meaning in stories.
As for Style getting turned on by danger, we will have to agree to disagree. In none of those scenes did I see Style liking danger. I think he got turned on by the person qnd the environment. And my point is that during the car ride, at no point did it seem he was turned on. Had he done something to indicate he was turned on, I wouldn't have mentioned my disagreement on that take. He didn't like lick his lips, grab is crouch or even given Fadel a suggestive glance. Nor did he say, 'You know, you are really hot right now'. All things, that for me, would have made it clear that he was turned on. To me, in that moment, I think he figured out, that at least as far as he was concerned Fadel was all bark and no bite and that made him happy. Because that means he has a chance to make up with Fadel.
The reason I said Keen needed to take a video or record their conversation was to prove to Mother he was right. Mother does not like or value him. Why would he kill to strangers, again In Public. It made zero sense for him to pull out his gun when he did. Keen being there made sense, him aiming a gun at them did not, again, in my opinion.
While you have tried to suggest that I am wrong and simplistic in my opinion by stating that others saw it that way as well, for me does nothing to change my mind. The same way that others agree with me and see my points as well.
Finally, as I won't be responding again to you, I won't reflect on defensiveness, as most people on here have never spoken to me the way you have. I also would never tell someone that they would ' like a simpler style' based on me simply not agreeing with their take on a series. You did a whole bunch of assuming, and I am basing that on how many times you stated you assumed varies points. You know what they say about assuming, right? I don't assume anything. And while I am able to seen context clues with in most works, my entire point in my original post was that I didn't feel their context clues were well done. You do not have to agree, you have that right. Same as I have the right to want a better series based on who is involved in this project. If you are happy, then I am happy for you. But I would never tell someone I do not know that they are simplistic, must like tropes and aren't understanding the work. I understand, I just don't agree. If I seem defensive, it was because your word choice was offensive.