It was reality. HY chained himself during his rut, as he has done for years but the criminals disturbed him so…
Yeah that was weird. They had a huge tearful conversation about how HY can't return yet because SSY's dad still needs the drug, SW later complains that he wishes those two would just get back together, SSY takes the antiviral drug .... And then they're just suddenly back together dating again? I thought it was a flashback or dream also. There definitely seems to be something missing...
I'm enjoying the series for how ridiculous it is. I do think it has pacing problems but maybe it's because I can't take it so seriously that I'm ok with it. If you have any expectations going in, I can totally see how you'd find this frustrating.
Gun looks a little bit different than usual to me. Did he do something minor to his face?
Honestly I think it is a combination of hair color (closer to natural dark), styling (hair is not brushed straight down over forehead) and different makeup. I like this new look!
Hmm, overall, I wish I felt the depth of emotion that everyone else felt. I did think that Jimmy and Sea did a better job in this series than in "Vice Versa," but I only felt moved twice -- once by Mhok during the sunset scene (holding back tears while trying to smile killed me) and once by Night when he was also holding back tears once he realized that Day was finally forgiving him. Night and Porjai together were also super fun.
For a Thai series, this gets an A for effort on disability, but a B for fostering a better understanding that disability is not just common, but for many people, it's not an option. Part of that is the writers/producers' choice to make their main character be someone who is more recently disabled (versus from birth or childhood), so naturally he still identifies with being able-bodied. And while that makes sense for the character (and Sea did a really admirable job in the portrayal), I was hoping we'd haved a lead character actually achieve and keep love with a disability -- and not the erasure that happened. Maybe another series down the line can do that now that "Last Twilight" set the groundwork.
And while I am voicing wishes ... I know Asia isn't into this, but it would really be powerful if they actually cast disabled people in significant roles (not just as extras). A disabled actor who shows that he is not just a character trait that can be removed like a costume, who can do press and be just as charming, who can get cast in roles that are not primarily about disability -- that would be great. And I know most of the world isn't quite there yet either, but I have seen some progress.
What a missed opportunity. How do you so badly utilize some really fun and competent actors? We know Yim and Tutor can bring it but they were given virtually no real character work until the end. Even Net and James were wasted. I'm glad we got introduced to Leo and Tai. But overall I'm disappointed. This was not the Yim and Tutor vehicle they deserved. Hope they get another chance. End was cute 🥺
If you understand that the "gangster" Noey is a softie romantic with a greaser's aesthetic, then this makes a lot more sense as a fluffy and occasionally cartoony rom-com. Thi as the tutor is a bit TOO anxious and dense at times (definition of zero street smarts) but they have a great chemistry going from enemies to friends to lovers(ish -- this is very rated G so be warned).
Yes, watch it for how oddball and charming this is, but also bonus things I adored: 1) the costuming -- Noey's love of bold colors and floral shirts, along with his '50s-style hair is so fun. Meanwhile awkward Thi still delighted me with his wardrobe full of cute animal-decorated sweaters. 2) Cats! Frequently, when they shot outside around the temples, very clearly cats that were local (not hired on for atmosphere) would invade the scenes, and you can tell there weren't many takes cuz there were few continuity errors. This just added to the sort of authentic charm for me. 3) The gang fights were sooooo fake, but in a fun way that fit the lighthearted vibe of the series. You knew that the stakes weren't gonna be that high, so you could just enjoy the almost pantomime violence.
Only slight drawback for me is something I found rather conventional about the dynamic and the ending (I'm being cryptic to avoid spoilers) ... which I feel most people would disagree with. But to each their own. Still loved this!
And then they're just suddenly back together dating again? I thought it was a flashback or dream also. There definitely seems to be something missing...
For a Thai series, this gets an A for effort on disability, but a B for fostering a better understanding that disability is not just common, but for many people, it's not an option. Part of that is the writers/producers' choice to make their main character be someone who is more recently disabled (versus from birth or childhood), so naturally he still identifies with being able-bodied. And while that makes sense for the character (and Sea did a really admirable job in the portrayal), I was hoping we'd haved a lead character actually achieve and keep love with a disability -- and not the erasure that happened. Maybe another series down the line can do that now that "Last Twilight" set the groundwork.
And while I am voicing wishes ... I know Asia isn't into this, but it would really be powerful if they actually cast disabled people in significant roles (not just as extras). A disabled actor who shows that he is not just a character trait that can be removed like a costume, who can do press and be just as charming, who can get cast in roles that are not primarily about disability -- that would be great. And I know most of the world isn't quite there yet either, but I have seen some progress.
Yes, watch it for how oddball and charming this is, but also bonus things I adored: 1) the costuming -- Noey's love of bold colors and floral shirts, along with his '50s-style hair is so fun. Meanwhile awkward Thi still delighted me with his wardrobe full of cute animal-decorated sweaters. 2) Cats! Frequently, when they shot outside around the temples, very clearly cats that were local (not hired on for atmosphere) would invade the scenes, and you can tell there weren't many takes cuz there were few continuity errors. This just added to the sort of authentic charm for me. 3) The gang fights were sooooo fake, but in a fun way that fit the lighthearted vibe of the series. You knew that the stakes weren't gonna be that high, so you could just enjoy the almost pantomime violence.
Only slight drawback for me is something I found rather conventional about the dynamic and the ending (I'm being cryptic to avoid spoilers) ... which I feel most people would disagree with. But to each their own. Still loved this!