MaintainingMama

With only 3 episodes left, this show has surprised me in that to be so long, they have kept it interesting, funny and the romance for each couple has been unique, each couple relating to each other in their own way but you can still feel the love between them.
Side note: Did anyone see Perth pat Santa's ass while he was standing being a drunkard? I say Perth cause that was totally not related to that scene at all.
Another side note: I think drunk Arm and Gun are one of my favorite things about this series. The other being Arm's friend group and their hilarious interactions. Out of the 3 friend groups, theirs is the best in my opinion.
I'm really loving this story of Faifa and Wine. Wine being all starry eyed about Faifa and Faifa being so open and honest with this feelings. I love how direct he is with Wine, especially when it's just the two of them and he is asking Wine how he feels. No coded speech, no shy replies, just " I like you and have for a long time" I'm looking forward to seeing them become a couple next week.

While the acting and the story were good, I wasn't a fan of the romance or the ending. For the romance, there was little to none. It wasn't even a bromance, as usually they really like each other but in a platonic way. Most bromances, they are so affectionate you cannot help but to ship it. But here, it begins with a random confession, a few dinners, they move in together with one of them avoiding physical touch and not being able to say they like the other one and then a mediocre love scene where one of them has a literal hole in them and just recovered from it. While their kissing wasn't the worst, it wasn't the best. Honestly, I think if they had left the bl plot completely out of it, I wouldn't have minded the ending as much. But because they were supposed to be together, it irritated me that we had to reveal the doctor's side hustle to anyone, let alone the law abiding cop boyfriend. I just feel that if my mother was dying and months to be in pain, I would be grateful to the person who was able to help her die peacefully and quickly. I'm not putting that person who is honestly doing the true humanitarian work, imo, in jail just cause the law says it's wrong. Like the man says, you are allowed to put animals out of their misery when they are suffering as it is considered the humane thing to do, why not people.
Anyway, it WAS extremely well written and acted and the OST was great as well. I just think the romance part took away from the series and wasn't needed at all. But that is just my opinion.

One thing about MAME and BossNoeul (since MAME said she just gives them basics of what needs to be there and they do their own thing), they know how to make a top tier NC scene. Somehow she is able to make it smexy but not smut (for example, Sangmin Dinneaw, that show was gross with it's NC scenes) Buuuuuuuttttt, that does not help this show enough. The second couple, their whole story line was wasted. It might as well not have been there. And the story line was new and interesting but they don't get together until the very last scene really and they shared a pathetic kiss. What a waste!
I refuse to believe that the whole story line of the absolute batshit crazy mother concludes with them just putting the brother in his place and that is that. Like WTF!? She was an entire lunatic who caused the death of a person with her behavior and all we get as an conclusion to her storyline is that the other son takes Cir's place to suffer for who knows how long?! I know that we usually get a special episode, but let's be honest usually it's either a chance for MAME to show off one more NC scene or just a cute little story to revisit the characters for a little bit. No real plot/story, just vibes. And ever since she dropped the ball on the magic that would have been LeonPhob's story, I don't believe any hints in the special episode that may be there.
As for P'Cir and Phu, I think it would have tied the whole parallel world concept together if while they were broken up, some how, Phu got to be transported to the white room and see all the different Phu versions to see that that P' Cir wasn't really lying and maybe to see all the things that all the Cir's do for all the Phu's no matter what time line. THEN we can have him racing around and going to the house. Other than that, it was an okay show, save mostly by Boss in tight pants always being made to show his profile in every shot. That became a main character for me and if for no other reason, this show is worth the viewership. 😂😂😂

Man, Kidnap was terrible. Everyone focused on OhmLeng's off screen chemistry and no one talked about how Leng could not act and their off screen chemistry did not come across on screen. Then they lost the plot of the show almost immediately. I finished that one under diress! Gmmtv has definitely been lacking, but I liked this show and I'm liking Perfect 10 Liners. Although everyone seems to prefer PerthSanta, I liked all the stories so far and all the couples. It was well done this time. I'm hoping that this year will not be as bad as last year. Heart Killers was another one that disappointed me, and I love everyone involved usually, but this did not promise what it said it would give.

1) I absolutely love your profile name! 2) I agree that GMMTV, especially shows that have been on recently have just been meh, but I really like this one. This is hyped for a reason. The chemistry is there between WilliamEst. The OST is great too, mainly due to having a real idol group. Now was the acting immaculate, especially from the idol group, nope. This was obviously their first series, and I'll give them grace, cause their main talents lie in singing and dancing, at least for now. The story was refreshing and new. But for me, what really stood out and it may be why you didn't like it, was the slow paced romance. It does take forever for them to get together, but in a very real and normal people way. No falling in love after 3 interactions with each other and then falling into an NC scene. The audience gets to see them slowly get to know each other and fall in love. I'll admit, that personally, I'm a sucker for how both William and Est speak so softly and gentle to each other, in this series but also in general. But I definitely agree that GMMTV often gets a pass on the most basic of series, like We Are. That show really frustrated me, because it was good at the beginning but so lame by the end and there were so many episodes too! Anyway, always nice to see a fellow STAY also like BL.

These episodes are too dang short!!! Also, if they want to break us into a million pieces, just have William sing a slow sad song, cause apparently that works every time.
I really hope the MARS diary gets subtitles, cause it took up so many minutes of the last part and I didn't even get to watch it.
Mick's character has been a wild card this whole time. First he was painted a lazy employee who passed his work on to whoever was close by, then he was Pemika's minion who was not to be trusted and now he was the MVP bring up the save at the last minute. I'm glad he got Po fired, although, I always thought it was crazy that Po kept working for her when she gave him the directors job just to prove her point. I really wanted him to be like, "actually, yes, I do want to be a director, but not for a company like this, who lies and manipulates. " Then he walks out dramatically.
Lastly, that scene where Po was reading the letter from Thame and Thame begs him not to let go of his hand as they show Po doing exactly that along with Est crying expertly on the the letter was a work of art and another thing designed to break us into a million pieces. Not GMMTV being like "oh you guys are predicting "episode 11" as being the break up/sad episodes, well how about we add an additional sad episode that make the previous episode even sadder. They DO know how to torture me.

This would have been alright it if wasn't for all the over the top NC scenes and some of the unhinged behavior of Pony. Now I get that her character is meant to be comedy and for the most part it was. I didn't mind the slap stick parts but the parts where she is literally like 2 inches form their junks was too much. It was the same problem with the NC scenes. Like what in the world?!
The main couple's and even the side couples stories could have been really cute if it wasn't for all that extra garbage taking away from it. It literally had the bones for an cute little low budget bl, but in trying to do camp, they ruined the plot. I just realized what I think this was trying to achieve but failed at. A John Water's film. I LOVE John Waters, I think he is a genius writer and director. But not everyone can make his type of film successfully. And even some of his early stuff was too much for me before he found a balance.
One thing I liked about this show that no other Thai-Korean cross over series has done well, is the language barrier. Sangmin speaking Thai like someone who knows enough to get by, but still needs some translations was done really well here. And everyone else NOT speaking Korean except for a friend who lived there made so much sense, unlike Eccentric Romance where people literally studying both languages featured no one speaking the language they were in college to learn.
Any way, this was okay, but could have been sooo much better. Skipping the NC scenes are kind of must to finish this though.

Faifa had THE best lines this episode. "You make my heart flutter so much, how could I hate you." Like COME ON! Looking forward to seeing how they progress.

Hmm, not sure where I criticized this show. I just said it would have been nice to get a bit more of a fleshed out story. I actually really liked the ending and thought it suited them, I just wanted more before that, like in a special episode, months or years later, to see where they are in their relationship. This wasn't a complex relationship, or at least, this series did not show it's complex sides, which is kind of what I wanted more of. This was literally a story of two guys who weren't getting sex at home and decided to hook up, and after they hooked up caught feelings, but were dating other people and had to get that part of their lives sorted out. While we get to see them become friends, we never see why they were attracted to each other outside of being horny. It would have been nice to see the relationship develop with out the pressures of "needing sex" as well as cheating on people. But like I said, I enjoyed the story for what it was, I just don't think this was complex. It's honestly a tale as old as time.

GMMTV says all sad scenes must be on the roof apparently. That being said, after that scene, I was irritated at the after break up scenes. I needed cut into all those scenes of them all performing and working happily with out a care in the word, seemingly, them being unhappy behind the scenes, mostly alone, but sometimes with each other, because while they are getting opportunities they wanted, it isn't coming how they envisioned it, together. I needed to see Pepper looking longingly at pictures of Gam. I needed more of Thame and Po missing each other and being devastated they cannot be together. I definitely glad they threw in that last scene, but I wanted more, to really hit home the sacrifices idols make for fans and how we may see them smiling and laughing and playing around on stage and in public, but the demand of them to choose one thing over another is devastating to them and that needs to change. I do not care if my idols date or have a million passions they want to pursue, as as fan, we should just support them in all they do as long as they are happy. The show missed a golden opportunity to convey that and lay a guilt trip on all those crazy fans who lose their shit when they find out a idol is dating, especially if it's outside the ship.
I will say that William and especially Est did an amazing job on the roof top scene. This was one of the most episode 11 of all the episode 11's. I am glad we get 13 episodes and that it doesn't end next week, trying to resolve this episodes issues. I want one more episode to see them living happily together.

This show needed one more episode or at least a 45 minute last episode. I just needed a bit more. Otherwise, I enjoyed the story. I did want to see a bit more emotion from Sei and honestly for a show that was about the lack of intimacy, I wanted more displays of intimacy from them. Even if it was passing touches or longing gazes. And honestly, the NC scene was meh for the plot of the series. This show needed a At the End of the World with You kind of NC scene, just once. Especially during their first time.
Out side of that, I enjoyed this. It was a quick little series to fly through in one go. Definitely glad I waited to watch this til it was over. I do hope we get a special, that would round this series out nicely.

😂😂😂 Me too!

I'm actually glad that the parallel worlds actually exist now. I was worried because it didn't make sense to have a character who could truly read minds, but no real science fiction main plot of parallel worlds. It just fits better into what genre this story is supposed to be in. Poor Phu, having to deal with his grief over his dad as well as his feeling for Cirrus was so sad.
It was really nice they got Tong back to play Thorn! It was a nice tie in that, although not necessary, was a nice addition to help cement that this was in the same kind of world as TharnType.
This story is refreshing in that you never know which direction the story line is going, so I cannot wait to see what happens now that the other Cirrus is back and how it all ties together.
Also the second couple are doing their job. They are complete adorbs and I cannot wait to see Wim soften for Jin.

MAME has been making sure that those pants fit tight and that he is always pointing that Thang at the camera! I've noticed it in every episode!😂😂 I knew he was thicc, but had not idea he was THAT thicc! 😂😂😂

I hope that delusional fans saw this episode and reevaluated their priorities in life. Fern crying in the bathroom, being up set just because he had a girlfriend is CRAZY to me. And I do not care about the ludicrous thought of being afraid the idol will no longer love you. Girl, are you crazy!? Like I seriously just told my husband today that After my children, then him, next comes Stray Kids as my favorites. I literally was screaming today about new concert footage from them and I and trying to decide what kind of tattoo I want to get of them. Like I STAN them, you understand. And when I tell you any one of them, including my bias could come out right this minute and tell me they are dating and I would JUST BE HAPPY FOR THEM. Like that is all I want from my idols, for them to be happy. Because I get happiness from them. Imagine being so delulu into to thinking a grown man would stay a pristine virgin for the rest of his life just because he is supposed to love his fans?!
I loved Bifern up until that scene. Poor Pepper. Them holding hands behind the table to give Pepper strength to make it through the press conference broke my heart.
And that CEO lady is EVIL! I don't know how they are going to get away from her but I am anxious about next week.

Ahhh, the last episode and much like the entire series, this last episode was up and down for me. I do like that they got to serve their entire time in jail. While I get that Mother is the reason they killed, they were technically serial killers and 5 years is a pretty light sentence for murdering lots o'people. I found it crazy that Style and Kant could just come in week after week, disappear with a inmate and no one was ever the wiser. Even on the down low, it was kind of obvious. That being said, I thought the jail scenes were cute. I loved that we got to see them all survive the 5 years apart.
Now we get to the stupid part...Mother comes back outta no where to kidnap the brother and the father, holds them hostage at gun point, summons the 4 of them, demand they poison each other, watches as her bodyguards get over taken and then maybe dies from the poison she was forcing on them. Like, I get she buy her way out of jail, but wouldn't they have seized her assets? She said she lost her reputation and connections, which would be the only thing that would get her out of prison with such a strong case against, so where did she get the money to get outta prison?
Also, we are to believe that she is dead, cause they never show her die? It maybe a set up for a second season, but it's kind of stupid.
And the most stupid plot point of all...Babe and the Dad witness that their loved ones are involved with killers and have therefore been kidnapped by someone they kill for. Then they watch those same guys over power armed gun men, shoot one at least and then turn around and make the woman who kidnapped you, take the poison she threatened to kill you with. And they NEVER have a feeling about it? The Father just accepts that Fadel is a serial murder and that is all these young females. That whole part was crazy.
The end was very rom com-y, not much to say about it, it ended cute.

Just finished. Imagine the power this would have with a longer format?! The acting was great, the plot was also good. If this was a full story, this would be one of the best of the year. I do hope this gets made into a full series.

Say what you want but man one thing you can never say about BossNoeul is that they don't have off the charts chemistry. They are so good together that sometimes you forget they are acting in the NC scene. It's the fact that MAME said these scenes are almost all them, she just gives the frame work. That being said, I am looking forward to seeing them take down the mother, cause she cra-cra!

The only part that made me mad was the mother part. As a momma of 4, there is literally nothing on this planet that would make me leave my kids, start a new family, split up my old family and then claim it was because I needed an excuse to come back and see my old family. Like WHAT?! Who wrote that!? Poor Newton, she didn't even consider him in her decisions and then when she was saying goodbye, she was like, take care of the other ones, cause I love them. Like lady, WTF?!
I also don't like that they invalidated what Yotha was feeling for the sake of his mother's feelings. She can abandon him and do nothing to repair the relationship in all those years, but he isn't allowed to still dislike her because her feelings might be hurt?! Make it make sense. I ended up fast forwarding through Yotha forgiving her, cause just no.
Other than that, it was a super cute ending to their part. I am dying to get into Faifa and Wine's story. I love Faifa (him laughing at Gun filling out the form with all that personal information made me laugh so hard), so I'm looking forward to seeing how their story pans out.
Side note: AouBoom main leads when?! They have literally stolen the show in all three of the series they have been in, they have more than proven that they can carry a whole series by themselves. Honestly, as much as I enjoy all the MLs in this particular series, I would much rather watch a series with them. They deserve to be the leads.

Once again this series has me feeling all over the place about how good it is. What was that whole Lilly plot!? She used to be a hitman but cannot tell when she is getting played and trapped by two newbies? And the two newbies who don't have a tiny bit of history with violence are capable of taking in a murderer? I mean, I get she is short and stout, but she WAS a hitman who trained other hitman. She had to have been good at her job as well as smart to run the business she ran while going undetected for so long. And at no part of the party plan involved leaving Fadel and Bison home and having the COPS being in the stall to arrest her? Like what was the thought process behind that whole scene? And then we don't even get the satisfaction of seeing her locked up, her business shut down, Keen seeing it all and getting to be with his boyfriend. Just her, the lady who was kind of badass, looking pathetic in a bathroom with a mechanic and a tattoo artist. That first part frustrated the crap out of me.
But then we get to Captain Sexy Pants in a towel and well, things can be overlooked...maybe. 😂😂
I liked that Fadel and Bison had to go to jail. It makes sense, they were, in fact, murderers, even if was under Mother's lifelong manipulation. I also like that they got to spend the day together, just being them and enjoying each other. And I really appreciate that they didn't have a sex scene for them. Even though, I think it could have been really well done there, for both of them, because of all the high emotional scenes during their last 24 hours together, I preferred that it was just them feeling their feelings and saying what they were thinking to each other. Getting vulnerable with each other, especially Fadel. He had to repress so much of what he was feeling that it was hard to say that Style like the "true" Fadel as he never really got a chance to see Fadel be his authentic self. And they acknowledge that and showed that Style still like morbid, quirky Fadel just as much as he liked smoking hot dancing in a strip club Fadel.
I was so happy to see that Bison and Kant exchanged tattoos, I was nervous when they spent so much time in the museum we wouldn't get to see at least Kant tattooing Bison.
Lastly, all the feels. Joong crying while eating (there is something about when someone does that, that kills me. I think it's because it has to been near impossible to eat while crying and so if you are doing it, you are truly going through something devastating. (ie. in MODC when Xiang Hao Ting got caught making out with Yu Xi Gu and they had to be separated. Hao Ting eating the noodles his sister brings him while he worries about Xi Gu and bawls literally destroys me every time)
Then you have First who like Khao are expert criers. Him trying to hold back while Bison/Khao walks away, and holding Style who finally lets all the positivity go and is a literal mess while he also tries not to completely break down....man that scene will be with me for a minute.
All in all, except for the first part with Mother, it was a great episode. I am looking forward to next week but sort of sad it is ending. This show was all over the place for me, so I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet. hopefully the ending doesn't go astray...