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Could've been a masterpiece.
Okay, it took me a while to gather my thoughts and opinions about the whole series.
Because sometimes it was amazing, other times it was an absolute disaster, and I had to resist the urge to skip certain scenes.
Let’s start with the cast, which was absolutely perfect. There wasn’t a single person I disliked or thought couldn’t act “properly.” Thai BL series usually aren’t something I go for, but if even half of them had casts this good, I’d probably watch only Thai ones.
The story really drew me in at first. The whole setting, the cast, the vibe they created and presented, the whole concept, those were things I truly loved about it, and also why I was afraid of how it might turn out. Unfortunately, my instincts didn’t fail me, it did get worse. Even though it might sound strange for a BL series, I actually enjoyed it the most before the main couple officially got together. But there’s a reason for that: I was worried they wouldn’t be able to balance everything well, and that’s exactly what happened. In the end, I did enjoy them together, but sadly, the whole mafia aspect was pushed way to the side and became more of a background element. What really threw me off was the fact that they’re cousins. Still, the last episode ended up being my favorite.
The other two couples felt rather unnecessary and uninteresting to me, even though I loved Pete, his character was one of my absolute favorites. But he and Vegas didn’t really capture my heart. Kim and Porchay aren’t even worth mentioning, honestly.
What killed the story the most was the fact that everyone was somehow connected to someone else, and it lost its charm. From the very beginning, it’s obvious that Kinn’s father, or someone from that family is involved in everything somehow. I think that particular part could’ve been executed or developed much better.
In conclusion, if the story had been a bit stronger, it could’ve easily been a solid 10 out of 10.
Even so, I’d still recommend this drama though with a few warnings.
Because sometimes it was amazing, other times it was an absolute disaster, and I had to resist the urge to skip certain scenes.
Let’s start with the cast, which was absolutely perfect. There wasn’t a single person I disliked or thought couldn’t act “properly.” Thai BL series usually aren’t something I go for, but if even half of them had casts this good, I’d probably watch only Thai ones.
The story really drew me in at first. The whole setting, the cast, the vibe they created and presented, the whole concept, those were things I truly loved about it, and also why I was afraid of how it might turn out. Unfortunately, my instincts didn’t fail me, it did get worse. Even though it might sound strange for a BL series, I actually enjoyed it the most before the main couple officially got together. But there’s a reason for that: I was worried they wouldn’t be able to balance everything well, and that’s exactly what happened. In the end, I did enjoy them together, but sadly, the whole mafia aspect was pushed way to the side and became more of a background element. What really threw me off was the fact that they’re cousins. Still, the last episode ended up being my favorite.
The other two couples felt rather unnecessary and uninteresting to me, even though I loved Pete, his character was one of my absolute favorites. But he and Vegas didn’t really capture my heart. Kim and Porchay aren’t even worth mentioning, honestly.
What killed the story the most was the fact that everyone was somehow connected to someone else, and it lost its charm. From the very beginning, it’s obvious that Kinn’s father, or someone from that family is involved in everything somehow. I think that particular part could’ve been executed or developed much better.
In conclusion, if the story had been a bit stronger, it could’ve easily been a solid 10 out of 10.
Even so, I’d still recommend this drama though with a few warnings.
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