Yep, I was cringing when Tutor stepped away from Fighter, without saying a word. But...When I was Tutor's age…
RIGHT! By jove you've got it! (My Fair Lady reference, lol) The series set it up that Tutor's character was that of a very wise youth. And, breaking up with Fighter may have been the eventual outcome anyway. However, it was a little out of Tutor's character NOT to tell Fighter why... That's all I was saying.
I appreciate your view point. I see quite a few people saying Tutor should have just talked to Fighter and tell…
You are absolutely right. And, actually, I did read your comment -- and it was pretty insightful. Also, I definitely agree with your synopsis -- the piling obstacles, the dealing with everything alone, and being overwhelmed. I would also agree that all of that would be definitely enough for Tutor initiate the breakup with Fighter (no doubt). I was just merely saying had the director or producer thrown in just the little of Tutor telling Fighter why their breaking up, it could've added a nice different dimension to the storyline and made it a lot less trope-like (i.e., I love you. But, I'm breaking up with you, and I'm not going to tell you why). Hmmm. Sounds just like a great many, many, many dramas eps., and not just BL dramas. But, I could be totally wrong -- would not be the first time... lol
I'm not sure that ppl are hating on Tutor. I think most folks wanted to see more than just the same old trope-like scene (at least I did). In my opinion, the way the show setup Tutor's initial character, it portrayed him as strong-willed, confident, and wise, with a deep down need to be held, loved, and accepted. As Fighter stated (and gave him the necklace), "he's a fighter." Tutor apparently had the courage to tell his sister and mother about his life, and was really was wanting to tell HwaHwa about his relationship with Fighter. Finally, Tutor was constantly getting on Fighter to be honest about his feelings. With all of this said, I can kind of see where many folks would say that it is out of character for Tutor to behave this way after the scene with Fighter's dad. Where was all that "fighter" in Tutor that Fighter said was in Tutor? Where was the being honest with Fighter like he wanted Fighter to be honest with him? Where was all the confidence shown in Tutor leading up to this episode? And, why did we see only the emotional side of Tutor is this ep? Granted, love can always wreck havoc with our emotions and life (if we let it). But, even in a BL drama, such as this one, the director/producers can always give us a good story without always going back down the trope/stereotype lane.
I think this ep probably would have been just fine (and probably wouldn't have gotten all the hater responses), if they had let Tutor be honest with Fighter and tell him what his dad had said to him, and then pick up the rest of scene from that point. I think that would've been more in line with the character established for Tutor.
I'm with you. I feel like the dragging wasn't so much the flirting itself, but the lack of clarity about what…
I think you're right about the Mil thing. I also think you're right about the show not giving us enough history as to why this is happening. I just think that when you see violence like this in BL dramas (or any teen/youth dramas for that matter), and a specific type of person or group is targeted, I think that show is definitely sending the wrong message.
After reading all the comments here, I was expecting a horrible episode. I thought it was just fine.We finally…
I agree with Synchonicity about the episode being better than I thought. I just hated that the series had to drop back into the same old trope, "your family doesn't want you to be gay, so I'm going to break up with you to please them, but not tell you about it." LMAO! I would've just liked to have seen Tutor tell Fighter what his dad did, and then take the story line from that point. I think it would've made a much better show.
P.S. I just hope that Fighter doesn't rape Tutor or something crazy like that, such as was alluded to in next week's episode. That would really take this show down trope lane.
Please don't be a hater. I did like this episode. However, I'm not sure how this stage of their "relationship" is going according to the novel. But, this series is starting to drag the flirting/I like you/I'm not sure I like you, etc. thing between Tine and Sarawat just a bit much for me.
Also, I really don't like the violence stuff with Sarawat continually getting beat up because his fangirls like his IG posts. I know it's just a tv show, and I realize it may also be a social-cultural issue. But, when I see characters (especially the gay character) continuously getting beat-up on tv (AND NO ONE IS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT), that makes me very, very nervous. This should not be, and I hope that it isn't something people enjoy seeing as part of a tv drama.
Okay. I have to agree with most of the other posts. This ep. was all over the place. It didn't seem to flow at all during the first part. Now, the last scene, where Tine finally figures things out and Sarawat finally confesses his true feeling -- that was a good scene. But, I'm not sure it took all of the back-and-forth "high school high-jinx" to get to this point. Gladly, we're finally at this point, and I truly hope the series will continue to get better from here.
Stupidthinker is right. If television programming is similar in Thailand, as in the West or the US, local stations/networks…
You're absolutely right! Sorry. I wasn't suggesting that anything should be done while we're in this horrible pandemic. I was suggesting that once all of this over (which I pray will be soon) and people again begin to feel safe, the production company may still have options.
Just my opinion: due to the restrictions with COVID-19, I would rather the series go on hold indefinitely, rather…
Stupidthinker is right. If television programming is similar in Thailand, as in the West or the US, local stations/networks (compared to national or international networks, including social media) have vastly different standards when it comes to programming, airing, and producing shows. However, in these days and times, there are many other avenues for airing productions (web series, streaming, Youtube, Facebook, etc.), once you've figured out all of the contractual and legal obligations. Yes, it can be difficult, and even costly, but not impossible. I guess it would depend on how the production company for Why RU wants to truly end this project.
I think this ep probably would have been just fine (and probably wouldn't have gotten all the hater responses), if they had let Tutor be honest with Fighter and tell him what his dad had said to him, and then pick up the rest of scene from that point. I think that would've been more in line with the character established for Tutor.
P.S. I just hope that Fighter doesn't rape Tutor or something crazy like that, such as was alluded to in next week's episode. That would really take this show down trope lane.
Also, I really don't like the violence stuff with Sarawat continually getting beat up because his fangirls like his IG posts. I know it's just a tv show, and I realize it may also be a social-cultural issue. But, when I see characters (especially the gay character) continuously getting beat-up on tv (AND NO ONE IS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT), that makes me very, very nervous. This should not be, and I hope that it isn't something people enjoy seeing as part of a tv drama.