I just rewatched the first ep, and I just wished they hadn't started-off this series with one of the oldest Thai BL tropes known (Yak, who chases girls, yet screws with a guy). Since his has a lgbtq+ manager/trainer and lgbtq+ friends, we can guess he's probably ok being around lgbtq+ folks. However, there's nothing given the audience (at least in this ep) that he's into men. Also, of course since Yak is boxer, he's automatically a "top." What? Thai boxers can wear boxers "on their bottom." But Thai boxers can't be "bottoms?" LMFAO!!! I guess since it's a comedy, it's ok. LOL!
P.S. Although, I too, laughed at this light-hearted comedy, I still don't know what to make of it. LOL!
I'm not sure what to make of ep. 1 of this series, at least not yet. It is funny. It is cute. It does have the standard lgbtq+ tropes and stereotypes we've come to expect from Thai BLs. LOL! But at least it's NOT uni boys or HS boys in blue shorts! LMFAO!
I binged watched this series and tbh, it wasn't that bad. It had moments of greatness. But it was so overshadowed with its comedic overacting, the useless and unnecessary tropes and stereotypes, and an outdated plot. Japanese BLs use to be much more forward thinking societally regarding lgbtq+ relationships than what I saw in this series. To bad, though. It had potential. MDL folks collectively gave it a 7.1. IMO, that's freaking generous! LMFAO!
This series was slow-paced, trope filled, stereotyped, and at times a little melodramatic. In other words, a typical Thai BL these days. So, if that's what you in to, then this series fits the build.
I thought this was an excellent series. I just kinda wished they hadn't gone with the older brother-younger brother (not by blood) trope, That's kinda scatching dangerous social ground. But, it was still an excellent series.
When this first came out I watched and although it had great eye-candy, and even though it was a Mame series, I gave it a try. I originally wondered why sooo many folks liked the series and did not seem to have any issues with all the sickness that was going on in this series. Don't remember. Let's refresh everyone's memory (just the highlights, though). Doing them all would take-up too space. LMFAO! Let' see. There was homophobia. manipulation, stalking, "rape" (yes, rape), blackmail (for sex), betrayal (of close friends), harassment, and coercion (for sex).
Now, I recall many back-and-forth "discussions" on whether a couple of scenes in the series were "rape" vs some kind of dom/sub forplay. I would hope that even in the Thai culture, "no", "stop" actually means "no" and "stop." But, I have to keep reminding myself of two things: 1) this a Mame series, which often involves some pretty nasty, tasteless vicious staff (such as rape); and 2) that Thai culture is a different culture than mine with possibly different views on sex, sexuality, and relationships. But, I digress.
Now, over a year later, I rewatched this series to see if my original thoughts on the series had changed, modified, or even improved. Well, tbh, I still think the eye-candy is top-notch, the sex was hot, especially Rain's and Payu's, and cinematography was pretty good. What hadn't changed (at least for me) is all the manipulation, stalking, sexual coercion, and the dom/sub stuff (which may be ok in some cultures, but rape in many other cultures). But, that is what you're likely to get from a Mame written series.
As a side note, I've oftened wondered what was Mame's deal with all the nasty, awful stuff she writes in her books and series. Is she trying to make some kind of point? Hmm.
I'm not really sure about this BL???? Yeah, it was different than your typical HS or uni-based BL. Yeah, there was the "throuple" aspect. And, yeah, it practically had nearly "everyone" in the cast (including a couple of the adults) be members of the lgbtq+ community. But, for the life of me, and I can't put my finger on it. Something was missing!
I find myself surprised how much I enjoyed this drama. I went into it expecting the limitations of a Thai drama…
Common on JollyGolly! That was a "hand-job!" LMFAO! They would've had to do a little more creative filming and/or editing to make it a BJ!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!
P.S. Although, I too, laughed at this light-hearted comedy, I still don't know what to make of it. LOL!
Now, I recall many back-and-forth "discussions" on whether a couple of scenes in the series were "rape" vs some kind of dom/sub forplay. I would hope that even in the Thai culture, "no", "stop" actually means "no" and "stop." But, I have to keep reminding myself of two things: 1) this a Mame series, which often involves some pretty nasty, tasteless vicious staff (such as rape); and 2) that Thai culture is a different culture than mine with possibly different views on sex, sexuality, and relationships. But, I digress.
Now, over a year later, I rewatched this series to see if my original thoughts on the series had changed, modified, or even improved. Well, tbh, I still think the eye-candy is top-notch, the sex was hot, especially Rain's and Payu's, and cinematography was pretty good. What hadn't changed (at least for me) is all the manipulation, stalking, sexual coercion, and the dom/sub stuff (which may be ok in some cultures, but rape in many other cultures). But, that is what you're likely to get from a Mame written series.
As a side note, I've oftened wondered what was Mame's deal with all the nasty, awful stuff she writes in her books and series. Is she trying to make some kind of point? Hmm.