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Never Let It Flow
Never Let Me Go (2022) had all the makings of a compelling BL drama—romance, action, and a splash of high-stakes intrigue. With Fish Upon the Sky stars Pond Naravit and Phuwin Tangsakyuen leading the charge, and director Jojo Tichakorn Phukhaotong at the helm, expectations were high. But instead of delivering an emotional rollercoaster, this GMMTV production gives us a bumpy ride filled with plot holes, unconvincing drama, and some truly questionable storytelling choices.
The premise? Nuengdiao, a rich heir whose father is assassinated, gets a bodyguard, Palm, a kind-hearted fisherman. As expected, their professional relationship turns romantic. Sounds fun, right? Well, not quite. The series takes itself so seriously that it forgets to be engaging. Instead of campy, high-stakes drama, we get sluggish pacing, laughable action sequences, and a script that seems to be making things up as it goes along.
The high school setting? Makes zero sense. Why would an heir in mortal danger still be going to school? And why is his sole protector a teenage boy who can’t even win a ballroom dance brawl? The supposed mafia intrigue fizzles into nonsense, with assassins who can’t aim, bodyguards who don’t guard, and characters making bafflingly stupid decisions at every turn. There’s a bizarre “honeymoon” beach arc, multiple eye-roll-inducing breakups, and a ridiculous finale where Nueng struts around like a high school Michael Corleone with all the gravitas of a kid playing dress-up.
Acting-wise, Perth Tanapon (Chopper) is the only one who truly brings his A-game, effortlessly outshining the leads. Pond spends most of the show looking like a kicked puppy, and while Phuwin has solid comedic timing, his dramatic performance often falls flat. Their chemistry is more “bros on a road trip” than star-crossed lovers, and their emotional beats rarely land.
Even the soundtrack adds to the absurdity—who thought Christmas carols and country music were fitting for intense or romantic moments? And don’t get me started on the pacing issues—plot points are either dragged out or conveniently forgotten, making the stakes feel nonexistent.
That said, the production quality is decent, and if your main priority is eye candy, you won’t be disappointed. Pond and Phuwin spend plenty of time in swim trunks, and the visuals are polished, even if the lighting choices are questionable.
Overall, Never Let Me Go is a prime example of wasted potential. If you’re a die-hard Pond-Phuwin fan, you might still find some enjoyment. Otherwise, skip this one—your time is better spent rewatching Not Me.
The premise? Nuengdiao, a rich heir whose father is assassinated, gets a bodyguard, Palm, a kind-hearted fisherman. As expected, their professional relationship turns romantic. Sounds fun, right? Well, not quite. The series takes itself so seriously that it forgets to be engaging. Instead of campy, high-stakes drama, we get sluggish pacing, laughable action sequences, and a script that seems to be making things up as it goes along.
The high school setting? Makes zero sense. Why would an heir in mortal danger still be going to school? And why is his sole protector a teenage boy who can’t even win a ballroom dance brawl? The supposed mafia intrigue fizzles into nonsense, with assassins who can’t aim, bodyguards who don’t guard, and characters making bafflingly stupid decisions at every turn. There’s a bizarre “honeymoon” beach arc, multiple eye-roll-inducing breakups, and a ridiculous finale where Nueng struts around like a high school Michael Corleone with all the gravitas of a kid playing dress-up.
Acting-wise, Perth Tanapon (Chopper) is the only one who truly brings his A-game, effortlessly outshining the leads. Pond spends most of the show looking like a kicked puppy, and while Phuwin has solid comedic timing, his dramatic performance often falls flat. Their chemistry is more “bros on a road trip” than star-crossed lovers, and their emotional beats rarely land.
Even the soundtrack adds to the absurdity—who thought Christmas carols and country music were fitting for intense or romantic moments? And don’t get me started on the pacing issues—plot points are either dragged out or conveniently forgotten, making the stakes feel nonexistent.
That said, the production quality is decent, and if your main priority is eye candy, you won’t be disappointed. Pond and Phuwin spend plenty of time in swim trunks, and the visuals are polished, even if the lighting choices are questionable.
Overall, Never Let Me Go is a prime example of wasted potential. If you’re a die-hard Pond-Phuwin fan, you might still find some enjoyment. Otherwise, skip this one—your time is better spent rewatching Not Me.
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