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would have worked better as a standalone story
in terms of being a prequel, this story doesn't really do ABAAB justice. there's little to no connection between the two stories apart from the names of characters and the gaming theme.
my main point of conjuncture is that Three as character comes across as really stagnant when you look at ABAAB and BMPT together. In episode 6, Three explodes at his team for not playing well, but then some self-reflection (with the help of Soh) leads to an apology. Likewise, in ABAAB, Thi gets into a fight with Cher and Jack about them not taking the gaming seriously, which again is later resolved after some self-reflection (also again with the help of Zo). It's the same fight, same argument, same resolution but allegedly years apart, which makes it seem like Three has not grown at all as a person.
personally, I think the story would have done better (in my eyes) if it hadn't tried to fit itself into this universe and was just a BL about gaming. the plot is there (mostly. some of the gaming things are not as developed/researched as they should be, but I'm not picky I swear), but it pigeonholes itself into being a prequel unnecessarily.
also, I just find it hard to believe as an ABAAB fan that Jack was in a relationship the whole time but never mentioned his boy Ten once? Nor does anyone mention Praew or Tobtub's wife and baby? I think they added to many important characters just to have them disappear from the story. I think the reason I find it to be such a letdown is because I'm focusing on the fact that it's supposed to be a prequel. If I didn't have these expectations, the story would have appealed to me more.
but enough negatives. MaxkyBas chemistry still on point, I like how different Maxky's character is from Fourever You. Bas's characters between the stories were similar but I liked them both. their acting and chemistry is the glue holding this show together. actually all of the acting in this show was exceptional. wish we could've gotten some BeverTonliew moments given both are in this show but it's okay. the rage I felt when we learn about Ten and Three's backstory was very real, kudos to anything that can make me feel emotions lol. new series for Jay and Ben because their dynamic is solid. pretty fluffy and fun, Maxky's character had me chuckling, he's so extra.
overall 7.5 for me :)
my main point of conjuncture is that Three as character comes across as really stagnant when you look at ABAAB and BMPT together. In episode 6, Three explodes at his team for not playing well, but then some self-reflection (with the help of Soh) leads to an apology. Likewise, in ABAAB, Thi gets into a fight with Cher and Jack about them not taking the gaming seriously, which again is later resolved after some self-reflection (also again with the help of Zo). It's the same fight, same argument, same resolution but allegedly years apart, which makes it seem like Three has not grown at all as a person.
personally, I think the story would have done better (in my eyes) if it hadn't tried to fit itself into this universe and was just a BL about gaming. the plot is there (mostly. some of the gaming things are not as developed/researched as they should be, but I'm not picky I swear), but it pigeonholes itself into being a prequel unnecessarily.
also, I just find it hard to believe as an ABAAB fan that Jack was in a relationship the whole time but never mentioned his boy Ten once? Nor does anyone mention Praew or Tobtub's wife and baby? I think they added to many important characters just to have them disappear from the story. I think the reason I find it to be such a letdown is because I'm focusing on the fact that it's supposed to be a prequel. If I didn't have these expectations, the story would have appealed to me more.
but enough negatives. MaxkyBas chemistry still on point, I like how different Maxky's character is from Fourever You. Bas's characters between the stories were similar but I liked them both. their acting and chemistry is the glue holding this show together. actually all of the acting in this show was exceptional. wish we could've gotten some BeverTonliew moments given both are in this show but it's okay. the rage I felt when we learn about Ten and Three's backstory was very real, kudos to anything that can make me feel emotions lol. new series for Jay and Ben because their dynamic is solid. pretty fluffy and fun, Maxky's character had me chuckling, he's so extra.
overall 7.5 for me :)
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