80% Action, 20% Romance
The Bangkok Boy is a gritty, emotionally loaded BL series that dives into some pretty dark themes. It’s a mix of action, crime drama, and a bit of romance sprinkled in—and honestly, I enjoyed it a lot since I’m a sucker for this kind of show.
That said, I couldn’t help but notice that Tape, the main lead, looked a bit too old to be playing someone who's supposed to be 18/21. Still, he nailed the role. His acting was raw and convincing, and the fight scenes were really well done. The chemistry between the leads is definitely there, although I wasn't a fan of the NC scene—it felt way too rough for my taste 😂. The GL couple also had amazing chemistry, and the entire cast really brought their A-game, even the villains. Special shout-out to Aion—he gave a consistently solid performance all throughout.
I also have to give props to Top. I’ve seen him in Every You and Every Me, where he played a more feminine character, and here he pulled off a more masculine vibe effortlessly. He’s clearly a versatile actor who can carry both ends of the spectrum really well.
Now let’s talk about Peace’s dad—he seriously got on my nerves. Always twisting things to control everyone around him, even his own sons. Episode 10, in particular, was the hardest one to watch emotionally.
I appreciate that the series stayed serious and didn’t throw in any out-of-place comedy. Don’t get me wrong, I love shows like KinnPorsche or Joke & Joker too, but in this case, the serious tone really worked in its favor.
Production-wise, it’s top-notch. The cinematography, color grading, set design, and sound? All impressive. It actually reminded me of Jack & Joker in terms of visuals and quality.
Now, if you're in it purely for the romance, you might feel a little let down. The love story between Sun and Peace doesn’t really develop until around episode 8. It’s more of a subplot, but I liked how their bond grew naturally—even though it felt almost impossible in the violent world they lived in. There wasn't a lot of warmth or typical couple moments between them, but I guess that was intentional, considering the darker tone of the story.
If you're after for a full-on BL romance, this might not be your thing. But for me, I’m satisfied with how it wrapped up—even though the ending left us hanging. Hopefully, that means season 2 is on the way.
That said, I couldn’t help but notice that Tape, the main lead, looked a bit too old to be playing someone who's supposed to be 18/21. Still, he nailed the role. His acting was raw and convincing, and the fight scenes were really well done. The chemistry between the leads is definitely there, although I wasn't a fan of the NC scene—it felt way too rough for my taste 😂. The GL couple also had amazing chemistry, and the entire cast really brought their A-game, even the villains. Special shout-out to Aion—he gave a consistently solid performance all throughout.
I also have to give props to Top. I’ve seen him in Every You and Every Me, where he played a more feminine character, and here he pulled off a more masculine vibe effortlessly. He’s clearly a versatile actor who can carry both ends of the spectrum really well.
Now let’s talk about Peace’s dad—he seriously got on my nerves. Always twisting things to control everyone around him, even his own sons. Episode 10, in particular, was the hardest one to watch emotionally.
I appreciate that the series stayed serious and didn’t throw in any out-of-place comedy. Don’t get me wrong, I love shows like KinnPorsche or Joke & Joker too, but in this case, the serious tone really worked in its favor.
Production-wise, it’s top-notch. The cinematography, color grading, set design, and sound? All impressive. It actually reminded me of Jack & Joker in terms of visuals and quality.
Now, if you're in it purely for the romance, you might feel a little let down. The love story between Sun and Peace doesn’t really develop until around episode 8. It’s more of a subplot, but I liked how their bond grew naturally—even though it felt almost impossible in the violent world they lived in. There wasn't a lot of warmth or typical couple moments between them, but I guess that was intentional, considering the darker tone of the story.
If you're after for a full-on BL romance, this might not be your thing. But for me, I’m satisfied with how it wrapped up—even though the ending left us hanging. Hopefully, that means season 2 is on the way.
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