It seems everyone is commenting on how bad Lian and Yi are. I think Jay (Perth) is kind of a sleaze in this series. Wow! At first, it seems like he cares about Kuea, but he's just using Kuea to make his club famous. What a scumbag!
2gether and Bad Buddy. Music was very important to both plots.
Yeah, I guess 2gether did have music integrated into the plot. I'm not so sure about Bad Buddy. It had a couple of songs in the series, but was the music truly integrated??? Hmmm! I will have to rewatch it to be sure. Thanks!
Hey, on a more positive note, New is really talented. He seems to really enjoy singing in this series. There has been singing in many BLs, but I'm not sure that they've really truly integrated music into the plot before. I could be wrong. Does anyone know of a series that has music as an important part of the plot?
Since a LOT of people are having trouble with the idea of consent--which frankly horrifies me--I am linking to…
I like your style! I, too, am concerned at times about people's understanding of "consent." Romanticizing, fantasizing, or any other "izing" involving taking sexual or intimate advantage of inebriated, weaker, or otherwise impaired individuals is a universal no-no, no matter the country, culture or society. It's total BS to figure it any other way.
After reading many of the posts, I had to rethink some of my original thoughts regarding this series. First, I stand by my opinion that there are certain "universal" rights and wrongs regarding behavior (and in relationships especially). Although many cultures may not have concerns about receiving informed consent prior to intimate advances on other persons (especially when that person either doesn't or can't provide such consent), but that doesn't mean that they do not know that there is something "universally" not okay about that. That's my belief. I guess it's the SJW in me. LMBO!!!
Now, as for this series, I can agree that at this early stage, some of the characters are flawed (like Hia Lian), and it would've probably gone over better if the car scene had a "teachable" moment associated with it, and maybe down the road in future eps, that'll happen, as well as the "fixing" of some of the other flaws in the characters and the plot. I guess I was wrong for "downing" this series based on the first 2 or 3 eps. I stand corrected.
However, those of us (which I presume are most, or at least many of the posters) who want to see quality BL series being produced probably have become at little more selective in what we're watching. When we see BLs such as ITSAY, Thousand Stars, Bad Buddy, Not Me, etc., we kind of expect (albeit incorrectly) that the future BLs will be of equal or better quality. And yes, BL romcoms can have quality, too, as long as the jokes, tropes, stereotypes, inappropriate behavior, etc. are not just included to entertain, get a laugh or play to fan service, but also to inform, educate, and show how the characters can grow, develop, and become better.
OMG! This series is getting better and better. Again, it's nice to have a BL story integrated within the actual plot. I think this is probably the best BL story Off/Gun has done. They're really showing how great of an onscreen BL couple they can be.
I have two opinions on this show. 1) Diao is sweet and wonderful and I love him. 2) This drama is just as awful…
I can't agree more. Diao is adorable. However, this series just reeks with tropes, stereotypes, outdated customs, toxic relationships, and betrayal. Although it is obviously meant to be a "cute" romcom (hence, the title Cutie Pie, I guess), it does present lgbtq+ persons in a very negative way. Like you, I'm not going to waste any more time on it.
1. I think he cares about him, and the reason he hunted him was to get him out of the picture because he wanted,…
Interesting! The part I'm still confused is this: O.K., Todd and Black had a disagreement and Todd had him beaten up. At any point in time, he could've killed him himself, if he truly wanted him dead. So, why the cat-and-mouse with White? Was Black going to double-cross Todd and not get Tawi out of the way? Did Todd want Black and his gang to work for him once Tawi was out of the way? If Todd is next in line to run things, does that mean Todd's into criminal activities as well already???
You see, there are so many plot twists this show could have if they choose to make it so. There may be enough plot twists for a season 2. IDK.
Wow! There are a lot of plot issues to resolve in the next 3 eps. 1) Why did Todd let Black live and why did he attack him in the first place? 2) Why and where did White run to when he left Sean. 3) Where's is the dad during all of this, when he thinks White's just attending school? 4) How will the resolution of Sean and Dan affect the rest of the group, especially Yok? Finally, 5) how will White and Black get back at Todd, or will they??
I'm not sure how all of these plotlines will unfold, but I do hope the show ties up a couple of them, even if they save the rest for a season 2.
Now, as for this series, I can agree that at this early stage, some of the characters are flawed (like Hia Lian), and it would've probably gone over better if the car scene had a "teachable" moment associated with it, and maybe down the road in future eps, that'll happen, as well as the "fixing" of some of the other flaws in the characters and the plot. I guess I was wrong for "downing" this series based on the first 2 or 3 eps. I stand corrected.
However, those of us (which I presume are most, or at least many of the posters) who want to see quality BL series being produced probably have become at little more selective in what we're watching. When we see BLs such as ITSAY, Thousand Stars, Bad Buddy, Not Me, etc., we kind of expect (albeit incorrectly) that the future BLs will be of equal or better quality. And yes, BL romcoms can have quality, too, as long as the jokes, tropes, stereotypes, inappropriate behavior, etc. are not just included to entertain, get a laugh or play to fan service, but also to inform, educate, and show how the characters can grow, develop, and become better.
I'm also done ranting, now. LOL!
You see, there are so many plot twists this show could have if they choose to make it so. There may be enough plot twists for a season 2. IDK.
I'm not sure how all of these plotlines will unfold, but I do hope the show ties up a couple of them, even if they save the rest for a season 2.