I’m so with you. I just watched and I’m so frustrated for all the reasons you already listed above! And yet…
When they do "fix" it. I hope the writers will give Nan some dialogue to set Phu straight that you don't just run out of people's lives thinking you're doing it for them. That's a level of selfishness I can't even explain.
OK. I really like this series. But the series to be based on "The Promise" is oblivious to me, because not one promise, except one, has been kept! Phu did promise Nan's dad to help him get through university, and he did. However, that was a promise to Nan's dad and NOT Nan. As far as Nan is concerned, Phu became better at "breaking" promises than keeping them. Nan has kept his promises. Also, all the lies and deception Phu is doing to keep Nan from knowing that he loves him is absolutely ridiculous, and he's done it for over 10 years! Nan might not realize his true feelings for Phu, but he doesn't deserve the hurt Phu is putting him through.
If Phu wasn't such a good person, Nan would and could do better with someone who won't lie and deceive him for 10 years. Phu claimed he didn't say anything to prevent from ruining the "friendship." But he "left" the friendship, without ANY warning or explanation! How can that action NOT ruin it! I'll tell you. It's Nan doing everything in his power to get back his friend, even if it took 10 years. Like I said, if Phu wasn't such a good guy and good match for Nan, I say to Nan, "Kick his ass to the curb and go elsewhere to find your happiness!
OK. I get that Pat's a newbie in his first job. I get that Jeng is a micromanager trying to prove something to his father. Yes, I even get that this is a cringy workplace and that all of this is to heighten the comedy-drama of this BL. But, some of the stuff is a bit trope-like and stereotypical and could've been left out and the series would be just fine. But, it's kust the first couple of eps., so I guess we can see how this series develops.
Firstly, unless you are triggered by the subject matter, I recommend that anyone should watch any series or movie…
Interesting analysis! I'm not really sure if I agree or disagree with much of it. But it is interesting. IMO, I think it's good that posters like yourself actually take the time to analyze (at least for yourself) the issues you addressed. Sometimes, those issues are far more complicated than just "liking" or "not liking" what going on in the series. Anyway, to each his own and have fun with it, because all the BL series are produced primarily to focus on entertainment vs enlightenment. And to push the sponsors product! LMBO!
P.S. Totally agree with the point about the subject matter in KinnPorsche...
Unfortunately, I have to agree with many of the posters here. This series is bad on so many levels that I don't know where to begin. But, the treatment of the "subs" by the "doms" is enough for me to say, "okay, this is NOT my cup of tea!" So, I'm off this train before it crashes and burns. Maybe I'll pick it back up after it's finished. The rest of you, "enjoy the ride."
What happened to the clock, need to wait a month now for next episode...probably a mistake?
Most likely 1 of 2 reasons: 1) It's to build up a different "half" of the story, but aired in the same year, such as "We Best Love 1 and 2"; or 2) It has to do with $$$$ (i.e., not enough sponsors, etc.). These would be my guesses.
Well, of course you can watch whatever you want but this is definitely not the usual "romance rape trope" because…
Hmmm. Interesting. The "rape" scene was in the previews for the next ep. Have you seen that ep. already? How can you know that it's "refreshing the way it's being dealt with in the show?"
If Phu wasn't such a good person, Nan would and could do better with someone who won't lie and deceive him for 10 years. Phu claimed he didn't say anything to prevent from ruining the "friendship." But he "left" the friendship, without ANY warning or explanation! How can that action NOT ruin it! I'll tell you. It's Nan doing everything in his power to get back his friend, even if it took 10 years. Like I said, if Phu wasn't such a good guy and good match for Nan, I say to Nan, "Kick his ass to the curb and go elsewhere to find your happiness!
P.S. Totally agree with the point about the subject matter in KinnPorsche...