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excellent chemistry/tension
Overall: the leads really brought it in this university series. 6 episodes about 25 minutes each. Aired on WeTV https://wetv.vip/en/play/dy0tqsfvpl73f7f-No.1%20For%20You Also a special edition that has a few extra seconds for paid subscribers (did not see the difference in episode 1) https://wetv.vip/en/play/7isd6uuw6sdr6v0-No.1-For-You-Special-Edition/i0039ifao8c-EP1-No.1-For-You-Special-EditionContent Warnings: non con video recording, manipulation/blackmail, non con touching/kiss, homophobia
What I Liked
- sweet moments
- funny moments
- intimacy/chemistry
- that bridge scene was amazing
- supportive friends, the sassy cousin and the mom
- a non cliche female character
- attention to props (rainbow books in the library, the skeleton that changes positions)
- character styling
- music (the actor YU who played Zhou Shu Yi sang the OST "Blue Lover"; the bartender in episode 6 was Alex Chou who was a lead in My Tooth Your Love and also sang "Hard To Let Go" in We Best Love)
Room For Improvement
- stupid plan/approach
- tried to cram too many relationships/plot into a short runtime
- started with a voice over and flash forward
- nonsense cliche in the pool
- ep 4 manipulation and the non con
- gay for you trope
- lack of communication/happened to overhear something
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excellent bridge between ITSAY & IPYTM
Overall: a very well done 13 minute side story. Should be watched after I Told Sunset About You and before I Promised You The Moon (both are available on Viki). Aired on Nadao Bangkok's YouTube channel https://youtu.be/XrEiimmjszM?si=XHcNN2tJsaRiyzhAWhat I Liked
- sweet moments
- realistic (with the bed head)
- production value (including the color scheme/their outfit and swim trunk colors)
Room For Improvement
- Teh buttoning up Oh-Aew's shirt because he was showing a little skin
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slice of life with some angst
Overall: I thought it was a fairly well done slice of life short indie series but it could have used some improvements. Two parts, 27 minutes total. Aired on Mind Trio's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHWvrNIJL6cWsd5_gigdAGHlGQAC4UYCUContent Warning: punch
What I Liked
- a realistic confession and running away
- a few cute moments
- production value
Room For Improvement
- voice over exposition dumps
- flashbacks in such a short series
- at first I was confused that there were 3 characters, having a scene with all 3 of them would have been helpful before they had separate scenes
- timeline/how much time passed was confusing, also that extra scene at the end of the 2nd part, was that a flashback or did it take place after the series events?, because it doesn't seem like a lot of time passing and Time seems very fickle with his love
- the punch was not needed
- wish they had just focused it on 2 characters
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Content Warnings: teasing/bullying?, gaslighting
What I Liked
- the actors did a decent job
- a few cute moments
Room For Improvement
- the plot was confusing, they started with a flash forward/flashback and then I wasn't sure what their relationships were to each other (long-time friends, acquaintances, classmates, etc)
- not a fan of the central premise and then how it's an open ending
- maybe I missed something but the reactions didn't make sense, the one guy smiled but he didn't return his feelings, why did he smile and then complain later about the teasing if he enjoyed it???
- the two tropes in the very beginning should have been reversed which would have been more realistic
- the character gaslighting and saying he doesn't have those feelings
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Overall: there were some good plot points in this, but they were obscured by several things. Watched on GagaOOLala. Content Warnings: death off screen, dub/non con sex (leaning towards non con based on how she addresses him towards the end), fight/slap, past suicide attempt, alcoholism, mental health struggles, defamation?, manipulation
What I Liked
- this does address several realistic issues/struggles that were relevant when this movie was made and are still relevant today (including judgy doctors/people about a woman's past reproductive choices)
Room For Improvement
- it felt that Asako was having a midlife crisis which is a terrible reason to have a child. I didn't like that she didn't just have a one night stand or use a sperm bank. She does explain/show that she wants the feeling of family which she wouldn't get if she did the other options (but this makes me see her character as selfish, not someone I want to route for). I think they could have altered Asako and the plot a bit where I would be happy with their decision (so if the guys had wanted it to start with)
- that part before the final scene came out of nowhere and was so bizarre, I don't understand the reason for it, to show that you should appreciate every moment?
- unlikable characters (and too many), they could have easily cut out some characters especially that female co-worker, it added nothing to the story
- too long, it dragged and cutting out some side characters would have helped move things along
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super adorable
Overall: this is a micro series/long ad from a perfume company about a college freshmen and a senior. Watched on YouTube.Content Warnings: none
What I Liked
- a lead used his brain to figure something out (even though perhaps a bit unrealistic, but I didn't care)
- the ending was really cute
- good production value*
- nice music
Room For Improvement
- they should have cut the female character out and used that screen time with the two leads
- *the blur filter was too heavy and the subs were very difficult to read with the white font and no outline or background
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Short follow up to The Novelist
Overall: This is an 11 minute continuation of the story from The Novelist (aka Pornographer). Watched on Viki.Content Warnings: none
What I Liked: (very minor spoilers)
- some sweet moments like the head on the shoulder at the end
- communication about the letters
- that kiss is no dead fish lip press haha
- the car seemed to match the pale pink of the cherry blossoms
- the ending song
- (neutral) they used the same music that is in The Novelist which is either a nice call back or recycling to save money...
Room For Improvement:
- the kick from the sister was unnecessary
- the intro music doesn't match the vibe of the show
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Gentle slice of life story with an edge
(minor spoilers)Content Warnings: dealing with trauma/grief, suicide that happens off screen in the past
I would describe this as a slice of life story, on the slower moving (I watched it on 1.5 speed)/gentle side but with a sharp edge related to dealing with grief and past regrets. FYI that there is also an animated series and and animated movie, all with the same title (all based on the manga Given)
What I Liked
The main thing that I really like is the moral of how words hurt and even if we apologize that might not fix things. Those words that may have been spoken in anger, not well thought out or even believed in, can be very dangerous and we need to think carefully before we speak. Hope there's a season 2 to delve more into what happens after this and also more about the two other bandmates.
Room For Improvement
- At the end, I really liked the hug and would have been totally happy if it ended at that. Mafuyu is obviously dealing with grief. If there was a kiss, I wanted Mafuyu to initiate it.
- The two kisses, yeah we got the dead fish lips recipient, bleh. The 1st was a surprise so okay, but the second was a no from me.
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wanted a bit more
Overall: I was disappointed that they went with developing a fictional couple in a drama that Shirasaki & Hayama were watching instead of the actual fictional characters in their universe. Aired on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/5847/at-2500-in-akasaka-2024-s02e11What I Liked
- supportive co-workers
Room For Improvement
- didn't communicate clearly
- cliche running scene
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short vertical series with a tutor/tutoree
Overall: I gave it an indie rating bump. 14 episodes under 3 minutes combined into 1 video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXUB5_KAp7o&list=PLF0HYZ-k2RyC_1Rhvi2bgD7BB88xre1l-&index=1Content Warnings: non-con picture taking/sharing, non-con kiss
What I Liked
- easy to understand premise
- supportive friends
- forthright character
Room For Improvement
- the non con kiss
- they didn't state their ages but one was in high school and the other was older, I pretended it was 18 & 19
- abrupt ending
- tiny subtitles were difficult to read (did not take off points)
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not very addicting vertical series
Overall: it was okay, but not addicting at all. First few episodes can be watched for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzc2-mhKGM0 Rest is on iQIYI app with subscription.Content Warnings: sexual assault, rape? off screen, non con touching, punch, past intimate partner abuse/violence, past death, beaten up, slap, suicidal thoughts, addiction, attempted suicide/self harm
What I Liked (suggest starting at ep 11)
- visuals
- kissing
- showed condom use
Room For Improvement
- "I'm a straight guy"
- comedy sound effects
- love triangle
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a soap opera-y vertical series
Overall: I rated this against other vertical series. It has that overly dramatic plot vibe. 52 short episodes 1-2 minutes each. Aired on WeTV, episodes 1-9 are free, the rest need to be rented https://wetv.vip/en/play/f91rzffyi42pq6s/c4101s5m9xe-EP01%3A_Spoiled_by_My_Mafia_BossContent Warnings: past murder, current murders, torture, blood, violence, manipulation, sexual assault, held against will, near rape, sex trafficking
What I Liked
- visuals
- that Ramin had some agency and wasn't a total shrinking violet
- kissing
- a character used his brain and actually put something on
Room For Improvement
- noble idiot trope
- a guy was obsessed at first sight with another guy, nonsense bracelet
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a political series
Overall: this is not a romance series and I tried my best not to judge it by that. Perhaps it's because I wasn't familiar with Thai politics, but seeing a bunch of characters (including those we were supposed to root for) be terrible was not entertaining. My attention frequently drifted. Originally aired on Monomax in Thailand. Later released on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/6093/mandate-2025Content Warnings: past death, current attempted murder, blood, punches, coercion, manipulation, blackmail, drugging, corruption, drug addition/abuse
(if you want to watch romance watch)
episode 5, 22-35:30
episode 6, 18:15-21, 22-26:45, 36-42
episode 7, 45-52:45
episode 8, 12-16:30
What I Liked
- different premise with the politics
- older characters
- production value
Room For Improvement
- the first few episodes moved quickly and I found the politics confusing
- a character faked something about another character in ep 1
- I don't mind flawed protagonists but I couldn't root for one in particular based on what he did
- noble idiot trope
- cliffhanger ending
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short slice of life movie
Overall: it is a good 13 minute short film about two friends. One guy romantically likes the other but it's pretty vague if that's ever reciprocated. The production value is good for what I assume is an indie production and the acting was good. I originally purchased it on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/ondemand/favoritecolor - later it aired on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/5999/favorite-color-2022Was this review helpful to you?
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took a weird turn (watch suggestions)
Overall: the high schooler romantic interest was an unappealing addition. 6 episodes about 20 minutes each. Aired on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/5818/a-man-who-defies-the-world-of-bl-2021-s03e01Content Warnings: age gap/minor romantic partner
Watch Suggestions
- watch episode 1
- skip episodes 2 and 3
- episode 4 watch 15-16:30
- start episode 5 at 14 minutes 15 seconds
- episode 6 watch 15:45-18:15
What I Liked
- some nice dreams
- the themed intro dance sequence
Room For Improvement
- an episode 2 the 13-year-old starting a romantic relationship with the 25-year-old was creepy
- the high school romantic interest and the love triangle
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