littlebluemonster

Yep!! Tanwa and Trin's scenes are my favorite!! It's like hot chocolate with marshmallow on a cold rainy day. It's like a beautiful flower brightening your day on an early morning. I just really, really love how they bring so much happiness to each other, and how genuine they look when they smile at each other 😭🧡🧡

Tanwa may come off as a comic relief, but he's actually the character who has the saddest past. Try to read between the lines when you watch Trin and Tanwa, then you'll see why they're in love.

You summed this up perfectly!!! I honestly don't get how people are saying Victor and Trin make more sense than Tanwa and Trin, saying there's nothing much to Tanwa and Trin's relationship and interactions. I feel that those who think Tanwa and Trin's relationship is shallow or boring have failed to see the undertones.

Victor and Trin do share a common interest, but when I see them, it's just all business and politics. Trin might care for Victor a bit more like a little brother. But the way he looks at Victor just doesn't scream romance. I don't see even a hint of it.

But when Trin looks at Tanwa, even with a confused look, you can feel like he may have a frown on his face, but deep down he likes it. 😂 And Trin's smile whenever he's with Tanwa can't be any more obvious. That man's IN LOVE. With Tanwa, you can see that Trin is being comfortable and showing more emotions. But with Victor, Trin's being very proper. You can clearly see that Trin doesn't open up to Victor the way he does around Tanwa.

You worded this so beautifully. Thank you 🥹

Tanwa and Trin really have my heart 🥹 They're like yin and yang, and they bring out the other side of each other. On one hand, I feel for Trin, because anyone would've been pissed if their feelings were being played. But on the other hand, I also feel for Tanwa. I just can't disagree with him, even when he said he wouldn't have stopped his mom, because everyone has the right to follow their heart 😭😭😭 (although that honestly broke me).

When Tanwa opened up to Trin about his mom, that just felt like the answer Trin needed. It wasn't anything like "okay, I give you my answer, we are a couple". Instead, it was more like "Here's my heart and my vulnerable side because I trust you and you mean a lot to me". 😭😭🧡🧡🧡 And when Trin kissed him first, I was sooooo happy!!!! 😭😭😭

From Lert and Ran, you could feel lust and passion. From Trin and Tanwa, you could feel happiness and home. They are each other's comfort space. Seriously, Trin and Tanwa better have a happy ending!!!!!

And speaking of Khailert and Naran, I keep getting this weird feeling....I worry that Lert might choose to betray Ran when push comes to shove. I hope I'm wrong though. I don't want anything happening to Ran. Out of all the characters, the one giving the most ominous vibes is Ran. I really hope he survives.

Aaaand we're now half way through the series. Only 4 episodes left. 😭😭

Hahaha I guess it's coz I'm seeing more people excited about LertRan's chemistry and not many seem as excited about the interactions between Trin and Tanwa. Glad you're loving their slowburn romance too!

WeTV, but paid subscription. Luckily it's not that pricey. Only about the same price as iqiyi's.

Tanwa helping Trin learn to be happy again just makes me wanna cry T__T my favorite scene from Ep3 has got to be the ending scene with Trin finally loosening up and smiling brightly at Tanwa (a total opposite compared to Trin's attitude earlier in the episode) and Viktor catching all of that in real time!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It's giving "this is how my parents met" vibes. Hahahaha really loving Trin and Viktor's friendship too. I was really looking forward to that. I really like their debates.

I might be the minority here, but I actually love how Trin and Tanwa's relationship is more slowburn compared to Lert and Ran's explosive suppressed passion and lust. I've really got a soft spot for slowburn romance. Lert and Ran's note exchange was cute, but Tanwa slowly and aggressively but also gently finding ways to get closer to Trin, and noticing how Trin's happy with him... That just tops everything for me. Trin and Tanwa's buildup got me smiling the whole time. I hope they get their happy ending, please 😭😭 The ending scene with them smiling at each other is EVERYTHING. I do wonder what Viktor's gonna think though. He's obviously gonna suspect something because...well, Trin and Tanwa's smiles made it so obvious. 😂

Also watched their interview and Mile said each song from the OST represents each episode. That's so special! I wonder which song it'd be for Ep4!

Wow, I got curious about Nausea but felt that it was too heavy and not sure if I'm ready for that. Your comment made me even more intrigued! I might actually read it.

Wow, you're asking if they've flashed out the aim of the characters and other developments when we're only on ep2? And you're asking how they're going to achieve freedom? Really? Haven't you gotten what the protest was all about? Those are buildups to how these characters plan to achieve freedom. And also, now you DO agree that Shine DOES have a plot?

I'm sorry. I just find it weird how you needed someone to spell everything out for you to finally see what the plot of Shine is about, as well as answers to all the other questions you presented, when you claim to be a film professor, and many of us who aren't professors got them right away after watching two episodes.

Thanks for the questions and I appreciate them. But I'm sorry, I'm no longer interested in this conversation. Hope you have a nice day and perhaps enjoy Shine if you continue to watch Ep3.

Lol nice try with your insults. I don't care much about BOC and this is only the second drama from them I'm watching. If you still think Shine doesn't have a plot, then fine. I respect your opinion even though I still don't agree. Have a nice day.

I honestly don't know anymore what kind of "plot" or "story" you're looking for. And it's funny you say you're a film professor because my film professor, who also has a PhD, would not have said the things you've said.

And the things you mentioned about what makes a "plot" or "story"? Based on what I was taught, what I've seen from the first two episodes of Shine clearly explained it. Not just the plot itself, but also the paths for each character.

Even from the first episode when Trin and Tanwa were slightly debating about what Neil Armstrong said, that also hinted at the theme of this drama.

With all due respect, perhaps this would be a good chance for you to reassess your definition of a plot and story. Or even better, have your students watch this drama and have a class discussion to see what everyone thinks. That would be fun and interesting.

Edit: I replied to your comment before you edited it, and perhaps you should reread the plot I initially gave you. I didn't even mention the year it was set in. I know that's just a description of the setting. That's why my answer was—People from different classes fighting for freedom. It's exactly the same as the example you gave me—Three woman robbing a bank.

If you want it exactly in the same pattern as your example:

The story takes place between 1969-1971 as an economist, free-spirited hippie, a closeted journalist and colonel, and a poor student try to pursue freedom because they live in times of oppression, so this is a story of their journey.

I also beg to differ that Shine has bad storytelling. There are many ways to tell a story, and they don't have to always follow the same template. Writers are also artists who are allowed to think out of the box. If every story follows the same pattern, then where's the fun in it? You may write award-winning stories, and people who award you acknowledge that. I acknowledge that too even though I have no idea what you've written. But just because someone else writes a story in an unconventional way, or in a way that's different from yours, it doesn't make it bad storytelling.

A simple google could easily answer your question though:

"The series explores the clash of ideals, love, and the pursuit of freedom during a time of restricted freedoms and growing dissent against the military dictatorship."

It's even hinted in the synopsis here. To put it very, very, very simply, this story is about people from different classes fighting for freedom. Aim: Fight for freedom.

Listening to the OST while painfully waiting for the next episode. Absolutely love the first two episodes, but after properly listening to the OSTs, I'm in love with the soundtrack even more!!!! It's SO GOOD!!!

Watched the first two episodes and I love it so much!!! This really feels like a mature production, and I don't mean mature as in "explicit content", but the level and quality of the cinematography, script, and characters. This isn't the type that's just for teenagers to squeal at, but one with a real-world problem, and characters that are layered and convincing. The acting is also amazing!!! Each character also feels like an onion that reveals a different side as you keep watching. I'm so intrigued by each character.

Mile and Apo definitely look cute together no matter what, but I'm absolutely in love with the total change of vibe and how different their characters are this time. You can really feel their skills maturing even more since KinnPorsche.

Also that ending with Lert and Naran!! I did not expect things to escalate. Hahahah I thought the enemy plot was gonna brew a little more to build up more tension first. I guess there's no time to waste since we only have 8 episodes. Lol.

Was really excited for this series but did not know what to expect even after watching the trailer. And the first two episodes definitely nailed it. Episode 1 was a little slow in building up, but I also appreciate the slower pace because there was a lot of information to take in.

Really, really love this series so much already and hope more people like it and see how amazing it is!

I don't think he did. But since he was the one who wished for a second chance, and basically started this reset for Armin, it's more like he's getting deja vu because of it?

Pond and Peterpan definitely delivered in their roles. The kisses and sweet moments between Tada and Armin were always so dreamy and beautiful. Always loved how gentle they were with each other. There were definitely flaws, but I'm gonna let go of all that because Armin and Tada's moments alone made up for it. I'm just so glad we got a happy ending, otherwise I'd be flipping tables. And last but not least, shout out to Wenai, the MVP!!

I really hope so! Guess I'm just gonna wait till more episodes air first so that I can binge it. At least I can fast forward through the pain if the writer really decided to give him a sad ending 😣

Thanks for replying!!

Thanks! You're right. I forgot about that part too. The agency is just trying to bleed her dry now and refusing to let her go. I really hope Lusi wins this fight.

This isn't just about walking away from it though. She's still gotta carry on paying those penalties when the agency should've been taking responsibility. She's trying to fight for what's right and refusing to be bullied by the agency.

And how do you know if she's not getting any real therapy? Afaik, Lusi rarely takes things to socmed like this. And now that she's doing it, it really feels like a last resort and she's tired of playing nice. The agency is sly. They're cornering her knowing there's nothing much she can do.

Plus, if Lusi still loves acting and still wishes to fight for a chance to continue her career as an actor, then I don't see what's wrong with her decision to bring this to light and fight for justice. If she stays silent now, she's only giving the agency a chance to not only bleed her dry but also end her career.