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logical, positive, realistic open ending - Karl apologizes and even confessed (to everyone lol - well to the people that mattered) and Vlad distanced himself enough to understand where Karl was coming from and that he needed time - so his looking for him at the end, indicated that even though he didn't want a relationship that was a secret. he wasn't ready to cut him out of his life - considering the controversy i mentioning from the start of this (in my reviews) idk when and if there is gonna be a 2nd season, this was a great drama - it was about being gay and self acceptance, not only falling in-love or finding romance. shame it has been tainted by the same person who wrote it - left to be seen what will come of this. i hope there will be a second season as this is really bigger then one person....
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if the first time around i was angry at Judith, this time i was infuriated by her actions - she keeps going on and on about being an "ally" like plz, she a nosey ass biatch that doesn't have a life of her own. so she keeps poking her nose in everyone elses. and OF COURSE she knows best - who told her to butt in?!? her brother?!? cause he a baby that needs shielding from the world?!? until when?!? well she did one heck of a job this time. ironic that at the end he came to cry in her arms - her good intention's shoved Karl back into the closet and nailed that door shut, if that's not enough it sent her brother straight to hell - the one causing his pain is his dear overbearing buffoon of a sister.****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** if that was me, i would tell her to her face that i don't owe her an explanation, and she can fuck the well off - she was asked to dinner and this is how she repays an act of courtesy?!? i would show that bitch the door. but Karl is too timid and straightforward. he is in a different place and his Uncle was right about him. how long has he even been comfortable with his feeling towards Vlad, that she forcing him out of the closet and demanding to know what his intentions r? that was a moronic move and she should've listened to Anna. instead of telling her to shut-up. if i was Anna i would tell her to STFU, but there is no stopping someone with her personality and the one to suffer is Vlad - again ironic that he turned to her for comfort. ugh insufferable bulldozer!******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************i also get that cause of his past experience's Vlad couldn't understand/remember what Karl's Uncle was saying, let alone the fact that Karl's reaction was cause he got cornered by that buffoon of a sister. he just thinks Karl is another man that wont stand-by-him, so he just disregarded the panic attack Karl was having... sad - this could've gone so much better without all the "good intentions".
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that ending made me sigh with happiness... they r so comfortable in their own skin, together and apart - really great job by both actor's. even the 1st time around i was impressed by how this drama take's how a BL and a gay couple should be portrayed to another level (and mainly talking Thai BL, which i was watching in abundance at the time). ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** the fact that the out n proud gay character didn't get his unsure crush blind-drunk, only for him to "wake-up gay and lovin it" is a breath of fresh air - but also seeing both actors so comfortable being affectionate not only kissing , but touching - acting like a normal couple would, towards each other - there was no secondhand embarrassment (as one wasn't making a face like he was forced into the situation, thus turned into stone) here it felt natural and didn't take u out of the scene - this is really well done... Bravo!******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************each of their side stories was pretty bleak and makes one wonder how much they r using the other to escape - but i guess that's what relationship r, not only finding someone who will accept u, but also shield u and support u - turn into a safe haven that u were lacking in life. even the "Ally" Judit was far from perfect - that head-strong personality can and did railroad Vlad. that's also why this time she stepped aside and told him to go, and they would deal afterwards with the fall-out. that was a better apology then the verbal one she kinda half-assed
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donno what was cuter Vlad falling for Karl or Karl for Vlad, but the end panic - was a logical conclusion to the whole scene - Karl aint out and he might have been ok, saying "yeah i can fall for a guy like Vlad, cause..." giving that list to Anna, making Vlad blush and almost burst from joy. but saying something and actually living it r 2 different thing - the light's coming on at that moment, we very symbolic - like living in the dark = closet, as opposed to coming out = the electracy returning. think both of them needed that wake-up call for different reasons -****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Vlad even though he vowed that he would never "be" with a straight guy, has fallen in the blink of an eye - escapism? Karl on the other hand hasn't even realized that his friendship and roommate offer had an deeper effect on him - that he wants more with Vlad. so they both needed this wake-up call to reassess their situation - and come to a coherent decision. i.e decide that this is what they want and go forward by choice - as opposed to falling into it ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** btw Anna's ghost story and the "body" Karl's kid pic falling out of the cupboard was very weird and makes me want to know what it symbolizes (as enough time has passed that i forgot, (a dead brother that he took his place?!?) if there was a story behind that pic - remember Vlad's father abandoning him and that's why he doesn't like being patted on the head - cause that's the last thing his father did before leaving) hmmmm...
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Vlad is such a contradictory personality, he wants to be alone and yet not - but i kinda get it. what i did like was now he was drunk-ish texting Karl and not his ex. progress or exchanging one "drug" for another. as he just got explaining why he would never start anything with Karl, cause he doesn't want to be "...a plot device that trigger's somebody else identity crisis..." sadly his friend Sues is right "Law of Proximity" especially when u r attracted to the other person, u've living with - what with the "looks" from the start of this, being exchanged between Vlad and Karl obvious something will "grow" feel's wise, let alone attraction wise. he for sure wouldn't get jealous when seeing Karl hanging out with Anna. but all in all a very sweet and yet sad ep -
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always in drama to completely opposite personalities end up together and i get the "opposite attract" in theory but in reality in the long run that takes a lot of work too work. so i don't see the mains staying together cause Vlad is a slob who will always revert to being a slob and Karl is a bit OCD and with that it just get's worse with age u don't lighten up and say lets enjoy being messy. so yeah this is great to watch BUT as being a bit OCD myself, would murder anyone like Vlad, if i was rooming with them - as a neat freak, the clothes everywhere, the dirty dishes, etc... and OMO the worst offence, if i woke up like Karl - when i didn't have to, cause of someone else alarm and saw that mess - i would take that plushie-whale and smoother the fool, end of drama XD ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************btw Vlad go to contacting and trying to room with his ex is an indicator that he not over that mess and is ready to slip back into that destructive relationship. not a great indicator he ready or should be in a new relationship. he needs a breather to be by himself and grow - mend and then look for love IMHO
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ironic words or what, to end this ep with - keeps making me wonder WTF went on with the writer, that he can on one hand write some deep moving shit and on the other, act like a total unscrupulous animal. guess that's the consequence off all ur blood leaving ur brain - he created this wonderful drama (plot wise) and he has shattered it's perfection. cause i can't stop thinking about "it" or about how everything get's an ironic twist - cause of his actionsplot wise great and still funny, as the first time around - liked the "pay it forward" twist making Karl open him house to Vlad. and their connection to movies, furthering their house-share option. also like how the straight guy is portraying the out and proud gay - while the one out and proud, is playing the closeted gay that is unsure and a bit phobic. shows how hard both actors worked, to give us this perfect representation of their character's
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this was my first Pino BL and rewatching it after almost a yr its still sweet and fun. but considering the controversy - hard to ignore the name of the perpetrator, highlighted at every turn. everything light and sweet is cast by this darker shadow that makes u (me) keep wondering, what was going on behind scenes. how much until this point did Paolo and other's put up with, just to keep working on this project. makes me sad...but putting that aside (as much as i can) this 1st ep was a great intro into the main character's - but like the first time around the sec Judit come's in, she steals the spotlight - she's a freakin bulldozer and kinda love and hate it - love how strong willed she is, but would hate for this kind of person to have any power in my life, cause it would turn into a constant battle - very tiring
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this was short but sooooooooooo sweet and as it's been a while since i watched GayaSaPelikula having a hard time remembering, did that end bad? don't think so - right? lol confused - cause this was so full off love, that i really hope it wasn't otherwise. but remember how hard Karl found it to come out and admit he was in-love with Vlad - so living openly was a tough ask. as he had just put his foot down about his vocation going head to head with his father. who was against him following his heart. so was he up for another fight(?) by also coming out and living with the one he loved... idk know. this for sure makes me want to rewatch and rejog my memory
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well that was wrapped up in a blink of an eye, everyone all accepting, understanding let alone accommodating - no domineering father's, suddenly they didn't need to pass on the mantle as if this some dictatorships or kingdom that only their first born can inherit, and not like we living in 2021 where people can vote and chose - who the next tribal chief will be or the freakin governor like plz with this plot other then JV ending up with John's ex i called it on the rest - well not that there much other then the girls lol but whatever.. and the main guy's found their way back to each other, as if their father's giving them the freedom to pursue their own goals in life, meant they could do so sexually too - but i guess that was supposed to be assumed?!? or there a next season where this gonna get tackled ?!? either way i doubt i'ma watch that unless the subs r spotless well that and the plot is coherent - cause this was all over the place let alone with tons or glaring holes -
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WTAF am i watching?!? so in this ep Nan or however she is called, was killed off just for John and Caloy to appreciate ever sec - i.e get drunk and have sex?!? which idk if the rumor's r correct and they an actual couple in real life, and that's what that scene looked hella real - but compared to the bland kiss a few ep's back, this has progressed - as in their acting skills - by leaps and bounds - so maybe the rumor's aint fabricated -but at last Caloy heart felt speech at the end felt real - as in good acting. but one sec they getting it on and the next they bidding farewell?!? what i miss - why the frack can't this plot be consistent - why can't the story flow from one scene to the next and it also make sense?!? too much to ask - do we really have to keep connecting the dot's? which would be whatever, if the translations were perfect - they aint - so left frustrated. also WTH was that between Caloy's ex-fiancé and the one who lost her mother (forget her name Dita or some such) totally got GL vibe's?!? reading to much into that?!? who btw totally did a 180, suddenly she all cool with the guys cause she realized what a infantile grudge she was holding and how it wasn't justified?!? who knows - just guessing ugh
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and we back again to automatically translated crap - so Ditas beef with the guys is that Caloy's tribe got her father incrassated cause he cut down tree's he shouldn't have touched - which considering he an adult, he not know what's legal or not?!? as he also lives in that area - like plz. but she blaming Caloy who probably was a child, when it happened and if that genius argument wasn't enough, she hates John cause he took away her grandmother - as if her needing to make money to support her family somehow makes the recipient of her work, the guilty party - like WTAF kind of an argument is this and this logical to whom?!?but the cake was her grandmother finally questioning her attitude - that was hilariously idiotic oh plz - so the acceptance and moving on was just more crap added onto this idiotic pile - and sorry that i'm so critical of this drama but sorry - make the plot simple - if it's the subs then i'm sorry - but from what i read this really bad. and the acting doesn't save it - yeah the one Ditas totally hitting the ball out of the park with the hate-filled personality. but that an odd one out - sad this had potential
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since the fan's r subbing this, it's getting way more interesting - but have to say Ditas is a total bitch for calling John's fiancée - which how the fuck she get her info? know her name?!? ugh plz - but lets ignore that. knew her eavesdropping in the start of the last ep meant trouble, she a devious little fuck - and that's why she deserved losing Christopher - but her bitter ass would turn anyone gay - who would want to be with her?!? and why punish themselves to hell on the daily?!? other then that bitter look and spite filled words, what can she offer? and loved how Nanay took an instant dislike to Venice, who was totally full of herself. but she not stupid, she got what's going on from the little she took in - but John totally doing her (any person in her shoes, for that matter) a disservice - why he keep lying and keep up the false faced of "...yeah i love u. i miss u. i will be back and i will marry u..." when that is what he is running away from?!? either way Caloy lucked out - his fiancée is normal and she for sure wont be high-maintenance...btw was wrong as assumed the fight at the start was how this was gonna end - but it was from this ep - them confession their confusion lol. interesting - and was wondering why we needed JV, but as Christopher came out and even if he wants Caloy, Caloy has feelings for John - so i guess his partner is gonna be JV - either way Ditas not gonna be a happy camper and now will have loads of time to make the main's lives miserable
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find it kinda ironic that both lead ran away from arranged marriage's and yet they r gonna go back to it - as if their now and meeting each other is a diversion and break from reality. sad as how this started i think even if they love each other their duty to their family and tribe will always come first. unless they decide they rather put themselves first and run away together - where no one can find them. the question is will theyside note - Limaya is really beautiful and to date she is the only character that i like. she in the same situation as Caloy, she for sure isn't any happier to be betrothed to him. but she knew she was leave to get education and a vocation to help her tribe and she is being an adult about the situation. not that i fault Caloy for running but considering he the only son of the Trible leader why he not think about succession - it's kinda logical same with marriage - he acted blindsided. if u live in a close knit community, u more or less know how ur life is gonna go - what expectations the elders will have of u and what u gotta do to be a part of that community....
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ok so think the main problem here is translation - cause this ep wasn't automatically translated, but a Pino fan did the international viewer's a favor and typed the whole dialogue in the comment section (her id on the tube is: Daffnea Destiny) and Now it made sense - let alone finally got that Nanay isn't related Caloy (even though then why she talk about his mother - so r they?) and the bitter Ditas is her daughter, not her granddaughter (and she told her bf Chris that she hated both Caloy & John cause "They're not my family! But they are getting the affection of my love ones!" not saying it makes the acting any better, but now get that maybe the holes in the plot r more "miss" translation, then actual crap writing. btw the tribe people telling Caloy he needs to get back to the tribe - what can he do? as in what can he do that his father can't?!? idk i guess it's the mentality - but the people in that tribe r grown ass adults why can't the fend for themselves - the whole idea of needing a "head" is fine as long it's a figure head - but here he actually needs to take care of them and fend for them - let alone let them dictate his life - in this day and age kinda inconceivable. if i was Caloy i would run much further then to the nearest village - where they could easily find me
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