The original short film just premiered on GagaOOLala's officaial YouTube channel ahead of the miniseries premiere September 24. You can watch that here: https://youtu.be/M8YA30z-zM4
First - Hero of the week: Anda. Was anyone else shouting "Do it again! Do it again!"OK. If you want to redeem…
Leon just knows how to get on Fiat's nerves and he's so smug about it. "Even if you get 10 Leos to beat me up I'll take it with a smile" So funny. I love it. I do want to see more fire in Fiat though. From what I hear he was really fierce in TTS2. I feel like he's been having an identity crisis since he started dating Leo. It even affected his intimacy with Leo as he didn't want to appear to easy or sex obsessed so he's always unsure how aggressive to be. Hopefully he finds himself soon. Leo could help him by saying "hey I already know who you are. You don't need to hold back all the time for me. And we are together now so stop feeling guilty all the time for your past ."
Leon and Pob really are gold. I'm enjoying them too much. Let's see what obstacles the writers are going to throw their way.
First, I am not from the US. Second, I am a person of colour. Third, it's clear you don't really understand the issues you claim to be championing. Fourth, If you consider me contradicting your opinions to be bothersome, I'll stop bothering you. Carry on.
that was some straight cut racist slur, I am not being political sensitive but the "dark skin guy" is actually…
I'm sorry you feel attacked. This was not my intention in responding to your comments. As someone who has been subject to racism and colourism since birth I understand the issue all too well. I also understand your desire to bring attention to it in Thai dramas and I commend you for it. However, not every instance of a darker toned actor playing a villain or comedic role is an example of prejudice. The casting for King is clearly not such a case. I only wanted to point this out to you. You trying to make it appear so just for kicks does not help the cause but takes away from the seriousness of it. I hope you can understand my mind a little now and reconsider your position. You've asked me to stop responding to your comments. I'll do my best not to but I make no promises. Good day friend.
that was some straight cut racist slur, I am not being political sensitive but the "dark skin guy" is actually…
"J100 was applauding the casting of someone who wasn't bleached whiter than a Scandinavian albino" 555555 He most certainly was not. He is decrying the casting of the actor in a villain role and trying to highlight it as yet another case of colourism in Thai drama. Baseless, seeing as all previous villains in the series up until now were lighter toned - bleached or not, who knows.
Left up to the commenter this actor, who played his role convincingly, would not have been cast in the part to avoid criticism for typecasting based on color. With this logic it would be inappropriate for the actor who plays King to audition for any villain roles as this would be perpetuating the stigma, unless of course he lightens his skin tone. Then it would be okay. You see the irony?
Colorism in the Asian entertainment industry is a real issue but creating controversy where there is none is mischievous and does more harm than good. Do I need to point out that one of the leads for the parent story, Tharn played by Mew, is known for his dark tone and handsome features? Give it a rest.
Neither is the actor, sorry "the guy" (who plays) Chika's ex-boyfriend! Nor most of the basketball team! Nor Leo and Leon's housekeeper! Nor Leo and Leon's mom! Nor the kids that play the younger versions of the two leads! Nor Fiat's stepmom! Nor his step/half sister! Nor half the cast for that matter! For shame!!!
If you're that outraged you can take the time to research the actor who plays King and submit for him to be added to the cast list for this series or to the database if it does not already exist. That's how contributions work. If it is really your intention to support him and his career you can start there. But something tells me that this is not really your intention.
It's interesting that the bad guy called "king" have darker skin, don't you think?
Not interesting at all considering the previous villain (Chika's ex-boyfriend) had lighter skin tone and probably the one after this will have lighter skin tone too. He isn't listed under cast either. Are you saying that the actor who played King (very well I have to say) should not have gotten the role for fear of being accused of colourism? So much for diversity. BTW the lighter skinned villain was an even worse character by comparison. Should darker skin toned actors be shunned by casting directors for villain or comedy roles? Should these actors not audition for them?
Yes, colourism is a problem in the Thai and larger Asian entertainment industry but this is not an example of that.
named Don't Say No? Every time they train they wear different NBA team jerseys. I couldn't stop laughing when…
Yes. That's how I see it as well. I didn't watch TTS2 so I don't know how much of the character was revealed. In the comments though some viewers who watched TTS2 feel that Fiat is being rewritten from how he was presented in TTS2 to make him more sympathetic and they find it annoying.
For me it makes no difference because this is my first time seeing Fiat. But it's good to hear another side of it. Basically you're saying the character wasn't that well developed in TTS2 anyway so what we are seeing now isn't really a change in how Fiat it written just more history and context. Nice.
Still, If they present every hookup he had prior to dating Leo as to save the world from some villain the storyline will get boring. Are all of his hookups or near hookups with bad people? Will we see anyone from his past that is half decent and not trying to use it against him?
Episode 6: Am I the only one that didn't realise that their basketball team is...
named Don't Say No? Every time they train they wear different NBA team jerseys. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw the name on the score board and finally noticed it on their jerseys. The Don't Say Nos 55555 Really? A bit on the nose, no?
As someone who hasn't seen any TharnType yet any retcon to Fiat doesn't bother me as the character is bran new to me. Anyway it is well established that Fiat slept around a lot before finally dating Leo. Nothing wrong with showing that it wasn't all just for fun or to make Leo jealous. His promiscuous ways coming back to haunt him is already a running theme in the series. It will get tiresome though if every example of a past relationship that comes up has Fiat doing it for the greater good: to help a friend in need or to take one for the team. Shame on you for slut shaming him! 55555
Leon returned the favour and gave big bro good advice this week. Awesome. Still loving the chemistry between him and Pob. Based on the preview it looks like Mama Lion is gonna be the villain of the week next week. Say it ain't so.
Ugh. I'm out after the first 12 minutes of the first episode.Lamest, gayest, homophobic "bullies" ever. Spare…
I can't disagree with much of what you said. I was wondering myself what kind of asshole teacher does that, why Ozone gets mad at his only friend for not standing up for him when he makes 0 attempt to stand up for himself? I would understand being mad at Sun if he joined them but what he did was call them assholes and walk off. What you (Ozone) should have done is walk off with him. That was so annoying. I honestly thought the 2 bullies were a couple and were just teasing Ozone and Sun to be ironic or whatever. Then I realized oh I'm supposed to take them seriously. 55555
As frustrating as Ozone was to watch I think Earth played the character very well. He was believable. He was type casted. This happens. I would encourage him and his management to seek out different roles though.
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https://youtu.be/M8YA30z-zM4
Leon and Pob really are gold. I'm enjoying them too much. Let's see what obstacles the writers are going to throw their way.
First, I am not from the US. Second, I am a person of colour. Third, it's clear you don't really understand the issues you claim to be championing. Fourth, If you consider me contradicting your opinions to be bothersome, I'll stop bothering you. Carry on.
Left up to the commenter this actor, who played his role convincingly, would not have been cast in the part to avoid criticism for typecasting based on color. With this logic it would be inappropriate for the actor who plays King to audition for any villain roles as this would be perpetuating the stigma, unless of course he lightens his skin tone. Then it would be okay. You see the irony?
Colorism in the Asian entertainment industry is a real issue but creating controversy where there is none is mischievous and does more harm than good. Do I need to point out that one of the leads for the parent story, Tharn played by Mew, is known for his dark tone and handsome features? Give it a rest.
If you're that outraged you can take the time to research the actor who plays King and submit for him to be added to the cast list for this series or to the database if it does not already exist. That's how contributions work. If it is really your intention to support him and his career you can start there. But something tells me that this is not really your intention.
Yes, colourism is a problem in the Thai and larger Asian entertainment industry but this is not an example of that.
For me it makes no difference because this is my first time seeing Fiat. But it's good to hear another side of it. Basically you're saying the character wasn't that well developed in TTS2 anyway so what we are seeing now isn't really a change in how Fiat it written just more history and context. Nice.
Still, If they present every hookup he had prior to dating Leo as to save the world from some villain the storyline will get boring. Are all of his hookups or near hookups with bad people? Will we see anyone from his past that is half decent and not trying to use it against him?
As someone who hasn't seen any TharnType yet any retcon to Fiat doesn't bother me as the character is bran new to me. Anyway it is well established that Fiat slept around a lot before finally dating Leo. Nothing wrong with showing that it wasn't all just for fun or to make Leo jealous. His promiscuous ways coming back to haunt him is already a running theme in the series. It will get tiresome though if every example of a past relationship that comes up has Fiat doing it for the greater good: to help a friend in need or to take one for the team. Shame on you for slut shaming him! 55555
Leon returned the favour and gave big bro good advice this week. Awesome. Still loving the chemistry between him and Pob. Based on the preview it looks like Mama Lion is gonna be the villain of the week next week. Say it ain't so.
As frustrating as Ozone was to watch I think Earth played the character very well. He was believable. He was type casted. This happens. I would encourage him and his management to seek out different roles though.
Not dropping just yet.