This series was much better than the original "short." Once again, the series would've been even better if it didn't play on so many of the old tropes and stereotypes.
Well, to begin with, back to the "blue shorts" roles (I finally thought the genre was getting past that - I guess not). Then, of course, there are the familiar tropes and stereotypes starting to crop up, even in this first episode, to name a few. It's okay if folks like watching these kinds of series, again. But, as for me, I'm soooo done with it.
I am dying at your last two sentences hahahahaI’m in the middle too. I like it for some of the reasons you noted…
Agreed. It was a big gamble. But, personally, I thought "Not Me" was much better, as far as " dramatic realism" and differing from traditional BLs. Also, agreed about the issue with minors.
I am dying at your last two sentences hahahahaI’m in the middle too. I like it for some of the reasons you noted…
Totally agree! I guess it was "dark." I called it "gritty," but it kind of had the same meaning. I also get where you're coming from about "just what is a toxic relationship." That's sometimes a tough one.
After reviewing many of the "reviews", it appears that most posters either liked it or didn't like it, with a few right down the middle. Those that liked it "really" liked it. Those that didn't like it "really didn't" like it. Numbers-wise, it appeared to be an equal amount of "lovers" and "haters." That's the way it is with most BLs, especially BLs that are NOT the norm, i.e., high school or university students, doctors/engineers, etc. This BL series took a grittier tone (with its drugged sex scene, the BDSM, and violence). But, it also threw in some comedy. I guess for comic relief from all the grittiness.
I believe that most of the posters that liked the series, probably liked the fact that it: a) had a host of handsome actors, including the main and secondary couple; b) had plenty of sex scenes (with some butt showing, LOL); c) had the appearance of a big-budget production, fancy cars, luxurious and exotic locations, etc.; and d) didn't include a lot of uni or high school students (except for Chay).
Those posters that didn't like the series probably disliked it for the following reasons: a) gratuitous sex and violence; b) up and down plot, if there was really any plot at all; c) the drugged sex scene and the issue of whether the Pete/Vegas relationship involved Stockholm syndrome (boy, a lot of posters had comments on that); d) some perceived tropes and stereotypes portrayed; e) not enough of the Vegas/Pete storyline.
Finally, there are those, like myself, who were kind of in the middle, didn't really like it, nor didn't really hate it. Most of the posters in this category kind of "rode the fence," by: a) liking the handsome actors, but not liking the "plot"; b) liking the pairs Kinn/Porsche, Vegas/Pete, and Kim/Chay, but not liking the perceived toxicity in their relationships; and c) liking that it was different from the "norm" in BLs, while not liking that it was presented as a gritty mafia story with BL lovers twist, and instead, as one poster put it, "it was BL story with a mafia twist" (not exactly the same)...
So, why am I writing and posting this? Because I'm f*cking bored and needed something productive to do with my time. LMFAO!
This series is "really" silly so far. I know it's meant to be a romcom, but the silliness and pacing is making it very irritating to watch. At times it feels like the show is "testing our intelligence!"
Nice review I enjoyed reading it. I do want to mention in the book Vegas’s father hated Vegas because he was…
You're absolutely right! I'd forgotten about Vegas' father in the novel. Thanks!
P.S. IMO, HIStory3 : Trapped was a much better BL, in terms of plot, story, characters, etc., for a mafia/gang genre than was KinnPorsche (minus the sex and violence). Now, HIStory3: Trapped did not have the big budget or big-budget movie feel that KinnPorsch had. Nor did HIStory3 have a pretty boy cast in black suits. But, what it lacked in big-budget "extras", it made up in a good, well-acted series.
Okay folks. It might be time to give this argument (excuse me, discussion) a break. Using Google or Siri or whatever…
Interesting! I'm curious. If there were just as many folks (with the training I mentioned) stating that they believe Vegas DOES appear to be exhibiting signs of Stockholm, posting on MDL, would your response be the same?
I believe that most of the posters that liked the series, probably liked the fact that it: a) had a host of handsome actors, including the main and secondary couple; b) had plenty of sex scenes (with some butt showing, LOL); c) had the appearance of a big-budget production, fancy cars, luxurious and exotic locations, etc.; and d) didn't include a lot of uni or high school students (except for Chay).
Those posters that didn't like the series probably disliked it for the following reasons: a) gratuitous sex and violence; b) up and down plot, if there was really any plot at all; c) the drugged sex scene and the issue of whether the Pete/Vegas relationship involved Stockholm syndrome (boy, a lot of posters had comments on that); d) some perceived tropes and stereotypes portrayed; e) not enough of the Vegas/Pete storyline.
Finally, there are those, like myself, who were kind of in the middle, didn't really like it, nor didn't really hate it. Most of the posters in this category kind of "rode the fence," by: a) liking the handsome actors, but not liking the "plot"; b) liking the pairs Kinn/Porsche, Vegas/Pete, and Kim/Chay, but not liking the perceived toxicity in their relationships; and c) liking that it was different from the "norm" in BLs, while not liking that it was presented as a gritty mafia story with BL lovers twist, and instead, as one poster put it, "it was BL story with a mafia twist" (not exactly the same)...
So, why am I writing and posting this? Because I'm f*cking bored and needed something productive to do with my time. LMFAO!
P.S. IMO, HIStory3 : Trapped was a much better BL, in terms of plot, story, characters, etc., for a mafia/gang genre than was KinnPorsche (minus the sex and violence). Now, HIStory3: Trapped did not have the big budget or big-budget movie feel that KinnPorsch had. Nor did HIStory3 have a pretty boy cast in black suits. But, what it lacked in big-budget "extras", it made up in a good, well-acted series.