I don’t understand why there’s so many religious people mad in these comments… this is a fictional story, not a depiction of any actual religion. And if I’m being honest, some of your guys’ religions forbids you from even interacting with media, so why you’re even here… idk 🤷🏻♂️
as someone who's watched a lot of thai non-bl drama, especially the 2000s, this bl is very reminiscent of those…
Yes! I think the issue with some BLs is that when it comes to the romance-plot balance, they go for either extremes. It’s either heavily BL focused with the plot adding no value and always leaving viewers unsatisfied/confused or heavily plot-focused to the point where the BL starts turning more into a dry bromance simply because there’s not enough development to the relationship.
So far, I’m liking the balance. I can count on the main leads having chemistry and clear feelings for each other while also looking forward to the political (in this case, royal?) side of things. So far, I believe every character has a clear purpose or motive which has been enjoyable to see.
This show was a fever dream but that can be said for most BLs from the early 2010s. When it’s good, it’s really good and has a vibe that new BLs don’t even have. But when it’s bad, it’s REALLY bad. I’m glad we’re somewhat past the “assault is sexy” narrative.
I was smiling like crazy during episode 12 the drama between GT and Wenlang, Hua Yong being all domestic while SSY is understandably a little pissed I’m shocked at how much I’ve been enjoying this show
Kosol is explicitly described as a dark-skinned Thai which is central to his character considering how much colorism he faces throughout the novel… yet Ping is casted? Just shows how ships matter more to these people than the actual integrity of the story 🫠
streets are saying they're now promoting it as bromance AND it's apparently a short form drama... ngl im more…
Omg I refuse to watch any sort of reels television it reminds me too much of brainrot lol. Pair that with this being labeled as a bromance, I won’t watch. I was so excited for this 🥲
So far, I’m liking the balance. I can count on the main leads having chemistry and clear feelings for each other while also looking forward to the political (in this case, royal?) side of things. So far, I believe every character has a clear purpose or motive which has been enjoyable to see.