Just finished ep. 5 and don’t really get why people have been complaining (I refrained from watching it when it aired because of the bad reviews). But so far so good, even better than the average Thai BL. It’s a little bit over dramatic and the plot is unrealistic (as it usually is in BLs anyaway) but the feelings are there and the story is interesting. The only thing that bugs me is how they always just stand around stiffly and talk at each other in every other scene (but that’s on directing and not acting). The acting of the main actors isn’t bad at all, a bit rough maybe, but it’s kind of tricky too, since we as an audience can’t know for sure if some of the awkwardness is intentional or bleeds through due to lack of experience. Anyhow, the rest of the show will tell, I suppose 🤠
Okay, first few minutes in and Cher seriously grates on my nerves (does he ever stop talking??). I usually like quirky characters 🥲 but oh, well, will give this a few more episode before I decide if it’s a yay or nay for me.
I actually like Thi’s character, he’s what made me stay to watch this story. Now, I acknowledge that he can be very cringey and over the top but that’s precisely what appeals to me about his character (I’d even dare to say that he matures a tiny bit in later episodes). I find that his acting/character falls very well in line with the tone that this series tries to set, just as Noey can be a little weirdo now and then with his retro vibes and romantization of 80’s thug life. If we throw Thi’s character in a story e.g. like Eclipse then I would totally agree too that he’s unnecessary over the top, but here, in this particular story and in this comedic and kind of nostalgic setting, he fits perfectly.
I love how the story kind of matured along with the acting somewhere around episode 7 and then it just kept on giving, really wholesome. This is a real gem!
Who or what possessed Dong Baek in one of the earlier episodes? 🧐
I thought that too but then it seemed like Dennis himself didn’t know why he was acting the way he was doing? Well at least not like last two episodes I’d say.
I actually like Thi’s character, he’s what made me stay to watch this story. Now, I acknowledge that he can be very cringey and over the top but that’s precisely what appeals to me about his character (I’d even dare to say that he matures a tiny bit in later episodes). I find that his acting/character falls very well in line with the tone that this series tries to set, just as Noey can be a little weirdo now and then with his retro vibes and romantization of 80’s thug life. If we throw Thi’s character in a story e.g. like Eclipse then I would totally agree too that he’s unnecessary over the top, but here, in this particular story and in this comedic and kind of nostalgic setting, he fits perfectly.