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One of the best starts, one of the worst endings.
The beginning of the series was amazing. It gave me hope that GMMTV could actually release something this good, something with a soul that isn’t afraid to talk about issues that still plague our society, issues many people would rather avoid, ignore, or never truly explore in depth. But unfortunately, they failed. They couldn’t keep it up, and in the last 3–4 episodes, the storyline completely fell apart, as if it had been written or directed by someone else entirely.
The very start - meaning the first episode - was a bit weak, but if you overlook it, it’s still watchable. The synopsis on MDL mentioned keratitis, which I assumed would be the case the whole time. But surprisingly, we soon learn (from a random woman in a library, no less) that it’s not keratitis, but corneal damage from a car accident. That’s the first moment that makes you raise an eyebrow and question what you’re actually watching. The entire episode is basically about nothing, and if you don’t give the next episode a chance, it’s completely understandable, because the first one tells you absolutely nothing. Though that’s the crucial point where the show should hook you in, and it just… doesn’t.
Mhok’s employment situation also felt a bit strange. Considering how Day’s mother looked at him and even did a background check, I wouldn’t expect her to keep him around for even a day. Mhok himself never asks Day what actually happened to him and takes care of him based on the assumption that it’s corneal damage from a car accident, still an information he got from (to him) a random woman. Suddenly, none of that really carries any weight. You might think about it for a few seconds, but then you let it go, because the actors are incredible, the chemistry is perfect, and they deliver everything you could ever ask for. Most importantly, they hold your heart in a tight grip. You watch them with genuine affection and enjoy every little moment they share.
It all continues like that, with a few slightly sad moments, and at least to me, it felt like they were real people, that I was watching someone’s life unfold. A tragic one, yes, but one that could now be filled with shared happiness, even if you’re a disabled person . The slow burn was developing nicely, and with that the angst came, and for once, it didn’t feel forced, cringe, or awkward. It felt natural, and that was beautiful. It’s hard to even list all the emotions it made me feel. For example, the birthday scene where Mhok stands in the background so he doesn’t disturb Day, letting him be happy, while coming to terms with the idea that Day might never be happy with him, and that the place he wishes to have might belong to August instead. But he GENUINELY only wants Day to be happy, holding no grudges whatsoever.
That moment, however, felt a bit stagnant. The feelings between them were clearly building and surfacing, but the whole situation, Day liking August, being upset that August kissed him out of pity, but then accepting Mhok’s kiss without any issue was confusing. It makes you wonder whether Day was lying to himself about who he liked, or if this is the first real writing failure.
Then came the two-episode wedding arc and the trip to the location where the book photo was taken. These were weaker moments, but still watchable. But episode ten? That’s where it became unbearable. Not only did Day’s complete loss of vision later make absolutely no sense, but the following angst also felt completely forced. Like it came out of nowhere.
Mhok quits his caretaker job, yet they’re still together, just behind Day’s mother’s back, who is honestly unbearable. The episode ends with Day getting a corneal transplant, and yay, he’ll be able to see again. Except… not really. The surgery fails, and only then do we find out he actually has keratitis. Don’t expect any realistic or professional medical handling here. Discovering that a patient you’ve just performed a corneal transplant on has keratitis is just the peak of it all. It honestly makes it seem like being a doctor in Thailand is incredibly easy and ANYONE can become one right now.
We don’t talk about episode eleven, that was a complete mess that buried everything good the show had built: the vibe, the chemistry, all of it. Episode twelve is another mess, with one difference. At the end, after treating the keratitis, the transplant finally succeeds and he can actually see. And only then can he be happy.
The whole thing ends up sending the message that if someone is disabled, they can never find true, lasting love, which completely contradicts everything the series had been trying to emphasize from the very beginning. The ending is honestly offensive, and the representation was thrown out the window.
Saying I was disappointed might be an understatement. The beginning was beautiful up until around episode eight. Until that, it was one of the better Thai BLs I’ve seen. After that? A disaster.
The actors were perfect, and there’s absolutely nothing to criticize about them. I’m looking forward to their upcoming drama. Hopefully it turns out better than this bullshit.
The very start - meaning the first episode - was a bit weak, but if you overlook it, it’s still watchable. The synopsis on MDL mentioned keratitis, which I assumed would be the case the whole time. But surprisingly, we soon learn (from a random woman in a library, no less) that it’s not keratitis, but corneal damage from a car accident. That’s the first moment that makes you raise an eyebrow and question what you’re actually watching. The entire episode is basically about nothing, and if you don’t give the next episode a chance, it’s completely understandable, because the first one tells you absolutely nothing. Though that’s the crucial point where the show should hook you in, and it just… doesn’t.
Mhok’s employment situation also felt a bit strange. Considering how Day’s mother looked at him and even did a background check, I wouldn’t expect her to keep him around for even a day. Mhok himself never asks Day what actually happened to him and takes care of him based on the assumption that it’s corneal damage from a car accident, still an information he got from (to him) a random woman. Suddenly, none of that really carries any weight. You might think about it for a few seconds, but then you let it go, because the actors are incredible, the chemistry is perfect, and they deliver everything you could ever ask for. Most importantly, they hold your heart in a tight grip. You watch them with genuine affection and enjoy every little moment they share.
It all continues like that, with a few slightly sad moments, and at least to me, it felt like they were real people, that I was watching someone’s life unfold. A tragic one, yes, but one that could now be filled with shared happiness, even if you’re a disabled person . The slow burn was developing nicely, and with that the angst came, and for once, it didn’t feel forced, cringe, or awkward. It felt natural, and that was beautiful. It’s hard to even list all the emotions it made me feel. For example, the birthday scene where Mhok stands in the background so he doesn’t disturb Day, letting him be happy, while coming to terms with the idea that Day might never be happy with him, and that the place he wishes to have might belong to August instead. But he GENUINELY only wants Day to be happy, holding no grudges whatsoever.
That moment, however, felt a bit stagnant. The feelings between them were clearly building and surfacing, but the whole situation, Day liking August, being upset that August kissed him out of pity, but then accepting Mhok’s kiss without any issue was confusing. It makes you wonder whether Day was lying to himself about who he liked, or if this is the first real writing failure.
Then came the two-episode wedding arc and the trip to the location where the book photo was taken. These were weaker moments, but still watchable. But episode ten? That’s where it became unbearable. Not only did Day’s complete loss of vision later make absolutely no sense, but the following angst also felt completely forced. Like it came out of nowhere.
Mhok quits his caretaker job, yet they’re still together, just behind Day’s mother’s back, who is honestly unbearable. The episode ends with Day getting a corneal transplant, and yay, he’ll be able to see again. Except… not really. The surgery fails, and only then do we find out he actually has keratitis. Don’t expect any realistic or professional medical handling here. Discovering that a patient you’ve just performed a corneal transplant on has keratitis is just the peak of it all. It honestly makes it seem like being a doctor in Thailand is incredibly easy and ANYONE can become one right now.
We don’t talk about episode eleven, that was a complete mess that buried everything good the show had built: the vibe, the chemistry, all of it. Episode twelve is another mess, with one difference. At the end, after treating the keratitis, the transplant finally succeeds and he can actually see. And only then can he be happy.
The whole thing ends up sending the message that if someone is disabled, they can never find true, lasting love, which completely contradicts everything the series had been trying to emphasize from the very beginning. The ending is honestly offensive, and the representation was thrown out the window.
Saying I was disappointed might be an understatement. The beginning was beautiful up until around episode eight. Until that, it was one of the better Thai BLs I’ve seen. After that? A disaster.
The actors were perfect, and there’s absolutely nothing to criticize about them. I’m looking forward to their upcoming drama. Hopefully it turns out better than this bullshit.
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