The last time a LGBTQ+ show/movie that affected me so much was "Call Me By Your Name". I wasn't myself for days, weeks after watching that movie. It left a big mark on me. BB has done the same. I'm feeling wrecked in a good way (if that even makes any sense).
I just wrote a whole darn post about things in the novel that should have been included in the show a few comments…
Agreed that the show could've been longer, although the break-up in the show was fake (not sure if it was real or fake in the novel) so would've been hard to show angst when the breakup and separation is orchestrated and not real.
Yes, it's a happy ending. Very happy ending.But special episode or season 2 are still a good possibility.
Okay, how about a Special episode, followed by a movie, followed by a Season 2, followed by a movie Sequel? That works for me and might help towards mending my broken heart. LOL. Works for you? LOL.
I see a lot of people hating on the last ep (which is why the rating dropped) and I have a few things to say towards…
I know right. I don't think the feud was properly explained. I'd love to know what the novel has to say. P.S. - I did not the novel has a not so happy ending.
I had two things that I would pick a bone with. Sometimes it felt that the show was too good to be true and it…
I understand the notion of escapism and I'm not saying that they show full on kill-the-gay type of gay bashing hating sentimentality, but I don't like the other extreme either. There has to be some semblance of reality in a contemporary show set in contemporary times.
I have a controversial question to ask and perhaps a lot of people might hate me for asking this or might think…
I had two things that I would pick a bone with.
Sometimes it felt that the show was too good to be true and it was not grounded in reality. Let me explain what I mean. There is absolutely no homophobia in the world of Bad Buddy, with many supporting characters going out of their way to express encouragement of same-sex relationships—even before it becomes known that any of the characters are queer themselves. It seemed like a gay utopia and I couldn't help but think that that is so not true of the country the show is set in and in general the world we live in. I'm not saying they show gay hate crimes and gay bashing, but some acknowledgement of difficulties that LGBT folks go through in terms of acceptance would've been welcome.
Second, and this is minor and not specifically related to BB. I have a problem in general with contemporary shows not even acknowlege that the world is still in the midst of a deadly global pandemic. The show seems to be set in a post-pandemic world and there isn't even a fleeting mention of Covid and doesn't reflect the realities of the present day world.
I have a controversial question to ask and perhaps a lot of people might hate me for asking this or might think it is too soon, but in the interest of having a healthy conversation I'll ask anyway. Was there anything about the show that you didn't like?
I feel bad for Pat in Ep 12, when he said that he wants to enter Pran's house normally. But I'm already imagining…
I felt a little bad too, but only at first because did you hear the brilliant response from Pran to Pat on that? Pran said and I'm paraphrasing - "that main entrance is for normal/regular people. Pat will always be special and the only one to have access to this special entrance "expressway" and Pat will pay his dues all life.". It was brilliant. Their banter is brilliant.
Agree 100%, I think “Healthy relationship” should be added as this series’ tag here on MDL. Added that tag…
The friendly banter between the two of you was so much fun to read - and it suddenly turned into - "OMG let's date". It was brilliant. Oh well, right or wrong parts, you two are awesome.
I am not so much of a book reader so I doubt I can get myself to read the novel. But I'm still curious to know…
Okay, thank you much. I will look for it in the next week or two. Hopefully I don't miss it. A lot of times when new posts are up, I forget to check out the older ones.
Pran making the commitment to work in Singapore for 2 years and be financially successful ('Mom, the tower I designed…
I am not so much of a book reader so I doubt I can get myself to read the novel. But I'm still curious to know about the novel and how it stacks up against the TV show. If it is not too much trouble, could you maybe write a post about the similarities and differences between the novel and the TV adaptation. If it is too much trouble, you can ignore my request.
I just want to say that when Pat and Pran looked sad and especially Pat cried at the end of EP 11, it was actually…
I think the final sentence from the fisherman uncle (sorry I can't remember his name) from green zero waste village had a profound effect on them when he said - Perhaps one man cannot change this world, but the world is not going to change this one man either. Pat and Pran decided that even if they cannot change the world around them to fully accept them, they are not going to change for the world either and they will remain a couple and in love.
Sometimes it felt that the show was too good to be true and it was not grounded in reality. Let me explain what I mean. There is absolutely no homophobia in the world of Bad Buddy, with many supporting characters going out of their way to express encouragement of same-sex relationships—even before it becomes known that any of the characters are queer themselves. It seemed like a gay utopia and I couldn't help but think that that is so not true of the country the show is set in and in general the world we live in. I'm not saying they show gay hate crimes and gay bashing, but some acknowledgement of difficulties that LGBT folks go through in terms of acceptance would've been welcome.
Second, and this is minor and not specifically related to BB. I have a problem in general with contemporary shows not even acknowlege that the world is still in the midst of a deadly global pandemic. The show seems to be set in a post-pandemic world and there isn't even a fleeting mention of Covid and doesn't reflect the realities of the present day world.