So that wasn't finished? I don't know much of the process so what script did the pilot have?
The pilots are usually just a way to give the audience and sponsors a really basic idea of the premise and “vibe” of a series. A lot of the time their adaptations of novels so they can grab lines and scenes from the source material, then for original stories the director/screenwriter will have an idea of the overarching plot, but no scripts written too far ahead of filming - a lot probably to do with how busy their schedules are, but it also helps if they need to make changes or entirely scrap a project due to controversy (like Replay) or lack of interest and then someone hasn’t spent ages writing a script that will never see the light of day.
I liked it being set in 2001 and rhe main couple was cute. But from quite early on it felt like one miscommunication after the other and the moments they were arguing or apart, far outweighed their happy and sweet moments.
My favourite thing ended up being the second couple though and that’s with like 15mins screen time together total. I am obsessed with Ouyangs character (his style and being Won Kar Wai fan is 10/10) and seeing him and LiMing go from constant bickering to a possible romance was so gooood! I needed more from them- their final scene had a weird cut and then ended so suddenly! WHY!?
I am so relieved! Enemies with Benefits just release their episode 3 on YouTube - when they had the same streaming release plan as this - that showed beyond episode 2 would only be available on OneD. So it’s official - that’s only a rule for Thai viewers - for inter fans it will all be on YouTube!
I just rewatched their scenes in Fourever You Part 1. I kind of thought they had way more screen time than they did. But it’s so minimal, with an uncertain ending where no feelings are clarified or revealed really. This makes me so excited for the rest of this - I am such a sucker for strangers to best friends to lovers and this looks like that.
wow! I thought this was going to be a tear-free finale of cuteness - but I shouldn’t have expected that from Director Dome. I’m going to be honest - I wasn’t that excited for this from the pilot trailer, but this is a complete work of art that I feel will stay in my heart for a very long time!
From episode 1 or 2 I wasn’t sure if I thought Victor was the real villain in this just because he’s played a couple terrifying BL villains over the past few years, but I’m more sure that it’s not just the type casting that’s giving me villainous vibes now.
This isn’t my favourite series of Mix’s but it is 100% his best performance! He has grown so much as an actor - he killed every single scene he’s in I am just not a “second chance romance” fan. JossGawin started out strong for me but I kind of lost interest as it went on. Then I have to say that AouBoom definitely had my favourite storyline - I just love their dynamic in this. A lot of us have talked about how each couple in Girl Rules has the exact same dynamic and I feel EXACTLY the same way about each of them!
I actually am so surprised by how much I like this. I mean does anyone else feel like their chemistry has gotten a lot stronger - they’re adorable! I have to be honest and say that their love story didn’t really work for me in Part 1. I wasn’t really invested and I’ve kind of forgotten everything other than Suea yearning for Nao. I kind of hope they will expand on or re-do some of their uni storyline, but I don’t feel like they will. I just really loved their dynamic here, super playful and natural. My hopes have been raised!!!
okay okay okay okay… I was mourning having to wait another week when the credits started rolling, but then the trailer for episode 5 came on and why does episode 5 look like it’s actually going to KILL ME - like it genuinely looks INCREDIBLE! This drama is already consuming way too much of my time, why does it look like it’s getting even better?!
why after only 2 episodes am I feeling this might be my favourite GL I’ve seen so far! I’m kicking my feet and squealing more than ever before! The chemistry is too good!!!
sooo… I actually loved this so much! As others said this felt like an old shoool jdrama, which I found kind of nostalgic. It was overall cute and sweet, I liked that it was so much about family, I thought they had pretty good chemistry and it had a genuinely good battle at the end. This is like the ultimate comfort film for me! I think I’ll end up rewatching this a bunch!
the director has started working on Make it Right 2026 too now. He probably will be able to finish filming that by the time this hits Q15 with how big the DMD shooting gaps are.
I watched “War of Y” back in the day, but never this and seeing Seng in this role he literally could not be a more different character. It’s crazy! He did one of my favourite performances as a bratty, spoiled, toxic, broken diva in War of Y. He embodied that role and made me hate and route for him. So my brain breaking seeing him here! But I feel as each episode passes I grow more used to the tone and like it more!
So apparently it’s 9 episodes and then there’s a 10th “special episode” that won’t air on tv but will be on all streaming sites. So happy that it’s actually 10 and we don’t suddenly find out it’s actually only 6 - that would be heartbreaking.
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My favourite thing ended up being the second couple though and that’s with like 15mins screen time together total. I am obsessed with Ouyangs character (his style and being Won Kar Wai fan is 10/10) and seeing him and LiMing go from constant bickering to a possible romance was so gooood! I needed more from them- their final scene had a weird cut and then ended so suddenly! WHY!?
A lot of us have talked about how each couple in Girl Rules has the exact same dynamic and I feel EXACTLY the same way about each of them!
It was overall cute and sweet, I liked that it was so much about family, I thought they had pretty good chemistry and it had a genuinely good battle at the end. This is like the ultimate comfort film for me! I think I’ll end up rewatching this a bunch!