I wrote a review that probably won't bee seen, so I'll write an even briefer one here. I liked the series, as far as the acting, the actors, and flow of the story. I did NOT like the fact that much of the story is based on the old trope of a sexual assault victim falling in love with his/her abuser. Tharn sexually assaulted Type while he was asleep in ep. 1. His actions were intentional and purposeful, and NOT OK! Then to find out the Type was sexually molested by a relative in his early life, makes what Tharn did all the more disgusting and wrong. But, yet everyone is led to believe that Tharn is a good guy. WRONG! Good people DON'T take advantage of you when you're asleep. When will the BL fans, writers and directors get away from this awful archaic trope. It really puts a damper on the relationships of the LGBTQ+ community. Overall, I give the series a (5). If it didn't have the assault part at the beginning, I would've give it a lot higher.
Of all the BL dramas I've watched over the years, Sotus remains my all time favorite. The reason being is that the story was simple and easy to follow. It did NOT harp on all of the traditional tropes associated with BL dramas, and it allowed the characters to actually feel different emotions, while trying to figure out this "love" thing between two men. It also showed that the characters had friends who supported them , no matter who they loved. Finally, Sotus just made you feel good at the end, like a classic Rom Com (romantic comedy) should do. Now, on the flip side, I did NOT like Sotus S for the main reason that they changed P' Arthit's character so much from Sotus, that he was hardly recognizable to me.
it's what i guess from the start...but at the middle i started to think maybe i was wrong about M
I believe M started having feelings for Pun AFTER using him to get back at his brother. The series, at least in the beginning, made it seem as if M didn't like his brother being gay and "closeted." Then to end up him having feelings for a Pun. Too many unanswered questions.
I think M really did have feelings for Pun. But, as you mentioned, there were a lot of unanswered questions, or…
I think you're right. But, if there is a IAYK 3, will it pick up from this series or have a totally new cast and storyline, as was done with this series?
Wow! This show has turned out much better than I thought it would. At times, it is just heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time, because you already know the fate of Korn and In. That first episode was a shocker!!!
Well it turns out that M actually WAS an a-hole, making Pun be a fake boyfriend role to get back at his brother. But, it appears that he may have actually had some feelings for Pun, even though Pun was still in love with P'Sib. I would've like to have seen a little more story about the reason Pun left for China. I know we could guess, but it still would've made for a better storyline. Also, there was any info given as to why Pun returned to Thailand after (3) years??? I guess that will left to I Am Your King 3?
Not sure how much you've seen, but M started out as an a-hole but then quickly redeemed himself. He loves Pun…
Pun and M only "slept" (sleeping) in the same bed (why, no one knows). But, Pun and Sib actually "slept" together (had sex). Remember, both stated that they first time "they did that" with a man.
Now later in the following episode, where Sib sees M leave Pun's condo getting himself dressed, you really don't know what happened there, unless there are more revelations in the novel (which I haven't read).
I'm sorry. But, the ending sucked! They didn't need 20 episodes of come up with that ending...! Oh well! Maybe the next HIStory 4 will have a better ending.
Now later in the following episode, where Sib sees M leave Pun's condo getting himself dressed, you really don't know what happened there, unless there are more revelations in the novel (which I haven't read).