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Perhaps I'm biased towards Thatsummer, since Winny and Satang are my favorite couple – and my comfort zone. But, for me, there's absolutely no way I wouldn't give this production a 10/10. Everything fit together perfectly, as it should. Some points are debatable, but overall, they delivered everything they promised and even more. Thatsummer is the kind of BL that leaves a cozy feeling in your heart – even after making you cry a little – and the desire to watch it again and again.First, I want to praise the impeccable acting of ALL the actors: none of them behaved like doormats, they all portrayed their characters very well and embodied their pure essence. Winny was incredible; at the beginning, everyone expected a bad boy for no apparent reason, but little by little we understood the character, and his construction and development were surreal, both in his complex personality and in the way he represented "real people" with a real body, a real personality, and family and personal problems. Satang was literally a prince; I found his character development incredible, both personally—it was beautiful to see how he evolved as an actor over the years—and as a character. Wave (Nava Mahasamut) and Davin were different people, and Satang's gaze showed that difference between them. But overall, Wave's growth throughout the story was beautiful, going from someone totally dependent to a young leader. Davin, on the other hand, was a giant in choosing his own path.
The secondary couples charmed me. The two parents of the year: Uncle Peng and Dr. Wut, and the charismatic and funny Tum and Kratae, who represented typical young love. Both couples had a beautiful love story that made me very happy, a relief from the inevitable that was to come. I loved how this BL didn't leave any loose ends (except for Arantha's storyline, which, for me, is the only point that could be improved). We had development regarding Tum: his love for Kratae and his dream of being an influencer! And what about Lava: her mother and also her father's motorcycle. These are points that worried me in the middle of the BL about how they would be addressed, but I was very happy to know that we had resolutions.
The highlights of the BL are MANY, but I can't fail to mention: when Wave realizes he loves Lava and declares his love (literally), when Uncle Peng and Dr. Wut get married, and when Prince Davin comes out to his parents! The BL in general is beautiful: it's visually pleasing and lovely to watch, the music makes the whole plot more engaging and enjoyable, the acting, for me, is 10/10. In short, a perfect score because some things can be overlooked and because it was clear how much Winny and Satang dedicated themselves to the entire production.
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