My question with tropes like these...if the so-called "rich-guy" is so rich and arrogant who thinks he's above…
Well, part of that trope is the "power dynamic." In order to maintain that belief of "being above" everyone (superior), one has to continue to display the power dynamic over those seen as "beneath" them (inferior).
Interesting synopsis. I'm not sure I agree or disagree about this series, I'm still smh. What I do know is this:…
No, I haven't read the book. So, I'll take your word on that. However, I guess we'll have to see if it actually does go against its trope-like first ep.
Many folks were stating this was a "good" first ep. I'm just smh??? IDK, I guess the newest trope in Thai BLs is to fall into the river and travel back in time... LMFAO!
Before people start oh hate bully romance . 1. It's too soon to judge what will happen .2. Director already said…
Interesting synopsis. I'm not sure I agree or disagree about this series, I'm still smh. What I do know is this:
This is another enemy to lovers/ rich kid vs poor kid/high school bullying series. Nearly 1/2f to possibly 2/3 of all Thai BLs (with a high school theme) have this trope. It's a popular trope, but it's still a trope. I don't believe that director is doing anything other than following what is popular in BLs in Thailand. If these types of BL weren't so popular, there wouldn't be so many of them being made (like cars off an assembly line) -- and that's totally alright. Because the BL industry is still a business and production companies "give the people what they want" and will make money.
Agreed. Even with the wedding being the idea of Yiwa and Marine, they both told Lom to tell Nuea that it was all…
Yeah, but Nuea's co-worker told him anyway (after he explained what was going on). I get that. But, wtf didn't Imm call Nuea and just tell him what was going on! Client or not, what company gives out personal info about their employees to strangers! This was just sh*tty writing on MAME's part.
I kind of disagree with with Phayu and Rain because even though they are a LGBTQ+ couple, they also have a dom/brat…
Interesting analysis. I'm not sure I've even heard of the dom/brat relationship. I guess we can learn something new each day. Thanks for the info. However, I stand by my response to the enema scene.
I personally like this series. I find it funny how on this page people don't like this series and want to drop…
I would guess many would agree with you, even if they wouldn't admit it. LMBO! Honestly, I'm just smh on this series. I would agree with someone's post that "this is good Sunday morning fluff while sipping your coffee!" HA! HA! IMO, this series is simply a cutesy series meant to entertain, only. Yeah, some will like it, some will hate it, and most of the rest of us will remain somewhere in the middle. That being said, I think the series is so-so. But I'll watch it anyway -- because I also don't have much to do on a Sunday while sipping my coffee. LMFAO!
I agree with your assessment. What’s driving the consensus that there won’t be more?. Like you, I get the…
Agreed. I'm not sure if you read the original novel (English translation version). But much of the perceived Chinese government's objection to Addicted wasn't necessarily the LGBTQ+ aspect, but the scenes in the novel (especially in Book 2) portrayed the Chinese military in an extremely "negative" light. I believed that if that part about the Chinese military had been changed or even removed, the government might not have come down so heavily on Addicted, its actors, and the production company.
In Stay with Me, those references are completely removed from this version.
Although this was the "censored" version of the original novel (and of Addicted), I think this series was well done. It provided just enough intrigue, love and caring, and "bromance-to-possible-romance" that the Chinese government would likely allow. The story allowed the actors to really shine in their roles. Finally, this series also followed the novel fairly well (with a few plot changes, and none of the sex scenes). I think it totally deserves the MDL ratings it received thus far, and I'm not so sure (like others) that there will not be a season 2. I have a feeling that it just might happen. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
This series is an "adaptation" of the novel. In the novel, the cousin is a real a-hole, who does a lot awful stuff…
That's in this adaptation. However, in the novel (English translation), the cousin has the hots for Su Yu (Bai Yo Lin), as well as always jealous of Wu Bi (Gu Hai).
This is another enemy to lovers/ rich kid vs poor kid/high school bullying series. Nearly 1/2f to possibly 2/3 of all Thai BLs (with a high school theme) have this trope. It's a popular trope, but it's still a trope. I don't believe that director is doing anything other than following what is popular in BLs in Thailand. If these types of BL weren't so popular, there wouldn't be so many of them being made (like cars off an assembly line) -- and that's totally alright. Because the BL industry is still a business and production companies "give the people what they want" and will make money.
In Stay with Me, those references are completely removed from this version.