She was the victim all along. Unfortunatelly, she ended up with that doctor who pushed her to be bad.
I know, she tried to do that, but what I meant was that in a different scenario, if a good man had been there to save her, she might have been fine. And that’s what makes it sad. I’m not saying her ending didn’t fit the series; it did. It’s just that the situation itself is heartbreaking.
I don't know if you had watch the main actors's other series but I recommend The heart killers. It is, to me,…
I don't know if you are after only BLs, but if you don't mind what type of series, another great one is Leap Day. There is some great BL actors, as Pond, Gun. But this one is not BL.
as the second thai drama I've ever watched I liked it, i liked how they played the characters and their chemistry…
I don't know if you had watch the main actors's other series but I recommend The heart killers. It is, to me, thousand times better than this, specially about their chemistry.
So I have to start by saying Joong is my absolute favorite actor, and honestly, he’s the main reason I stuck with this series until the end. The rest of the cast were phenomenal, as always. But overall? Yeah… I was pretty disappointed.
My biggest issue isn't the characters, but I'll talk a little about Jay. For me, if you know someone is doing terrible things, especially to your friends, and you stay silent, omisse and passively help them, that makes you an accomplice. From the very beginning, when he still hangout with the group, when he suggested that he could help Tonkla not go to prison for that incident that he killed that man, that told me everything I needed to know about his character. But I kept hoping his “truth” at the end wouldn’t be that bad, not because I wanted him to get off easy, but because I felt terrible for Jade having to deal with the fallout. And it was pretty bad. To me he is no better than Tonkla, than Champ.
And in the end? Jay basically faced zero real consequences. (Though honestly, Champ’s dad will probably get him out of anything anyway.) I also seriously doubt he’ll ever tell Jade the full truth. Now, that’s not necessarily a flaw in the series itself, it’s the characters and their story, and I understand that.
What I really couldn’t stand was the sheer incompetence of the police. I won’t even list things because there’s way too much, but Kamin’s actions were especially frustrating. He kept repeating the exact same mistake that got his partner killed in the U.S. Charging into situations and completely underestimating the suspects.
And don’t even get me started on the technical issues. The constant filter changes drove me insane. There were scenes with this awful green tint that completely washed everything out. The actors’ skin looked pale and sickly, and their lips lost all color because green cancels out red. Even Joong and Dunk pointed it out in a reaction video, and I was literally yelling at my screen: “NO KIDDING. LOOK AT THAT GREEN FILTER!” It genuinely felt like watching through the eyes of someone with red color blindness. And it wasn’t even consistent, sometimes it was green, sometimes blue, sometimes something else entirely.
Also… that pool scene. Jade’s tattoo looked blue, cracked, and completely fake, and they just… left it like that? This whole series felt like such a mess. So much wasted potential. (ㆆ_ㆆ)
I rated it 7 just because it is JoongDunk and because I could watch till the end without ragequitting.
I gave it an 8.5, so I’m pretty much in line with the MDL rating. I have to start saying, I absolutely adore Hoy! He’s exactly the kind of character I fall for: a little slow, delightfully clueless, totally naive, and yet the sweetest soul imaginable! (●'◡'●)
It turned out quite different from what I expected. The tone leans heavily toward comedy, almost in the style of a cartoon or anime. Overall, it’s fun, I laughed alot at some scenes, like Jack saving Rosè and Joker at the begining, and about every time Hoy appeared, he is gold. but at times the jokes feel overly silly, and the characters often fall into repetitive, frustrating patterns.
For instance, Jack and Joker repeatedly try to handle problems on their own and lie to each other, even after promising to be honest and work together. Similarly, in Pit Babe, Babe constantly jumps to the wrong conclusions, which is what causes his relationship with Charlie to struggle.
But there’s one thing I don’t really get: why is Jack blaming Joker for his messed‑up life when it was the Boss who forced him to work under him? Joker didn’t do anything except try to help Jack get the money to pay off his debt. When Jack met Joker at the bank, there was no way the bank would’ve given him a loan, he even said no other bank did. And there’s no way Jack could’ve come up with that kind of cash the same day the Boss’s henchmen came after him. Plus, we saw what kind of guy the Boss was, he would’ve pulled some shady trick to trap Jack no matter what. So how is any of this Joker’s fault? And on top of that, Joker actually did his time in prison, but the Boss didn’t? That makes zero sense.
That said, I really enjoy the characters, especially Hoy, Toiting, and Jack’s grandmother. The series blends comedy, drama, action, romance, and even life lessons in a way that keeps it engaging. One advantage of the comedic tone is that it allows us to overlook the unrealistic “security measures” in supposedly high-security settings. The show itself even acknowledges that these elements aren’t meant to be taken seriously, but purely for entertainment. After all, no one in real life would be fooled by Joker’s disguises.
I think I noticed this more because I’ve recently been watching Dare You to Death and just finished Goddess Bless You from Death. In those series, the reckless and incompetent behavior of the cops feels harder to ignore since the plots are serious and not comedic. In contrast, this show’s lighthearted approach makes those lapses easier to brush aside. ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
I almost forgot to mention how much I enjoyed the variety of games the wealthy characters played to spend their money. It was such a refreshing change from the usual poker or casino-style games you see in other series. Here, they played Monopoly using their actual real estate holdings, and Lompran even joined in with something reminiscent of The Game of Life. Those quirky choices added a lot to the comedy for me. I definitely wasn’t expecting that, and it made the show feel even more unique.
But I just hate when the writers try to make us feel simpathy/empathy towards the villain, when it is an very bad one like Boss or First Kanaphan's character in My Magic Prophecy (I forgot the characters name). The guy got the Coffee stand owner killed, he was poisoning grandmma, he was using force to hurt people and his power to trap them into debt, and much more. I don't understand how Arun could possibly still care for his father after all that, and all that he did to him... Maybe I missed something, but I don't think he got a redemption, and also, he should be in prison....
And Toiting’s father… honestly, get that kid as far away from that man as possible. They should’ve reported him for child abuse. I get that they’re poor and that sometimes kids have to drop out of school to help support the family (wich is unfair, but life is not fair unfortunatelly), but this case was different, the kid straight up said he was spending all his money on booze! She deserved so much better right from the start.
The biggest downside for me is that there’s just so much happening at once, and I often end up feeling confused specially with that ring thing. It’s the kind of series I’d probably only rewatch after a long break, because it takes a lot to process. And once you already know the twists and outcomes, it becomes harder to stay engaged. I know that’s true of any rewatch, but some series feels different, like this one.
It reminds me of Vice Versa of JimmySea or Battle of the Writers of TutorYim: there’s so much packed into every episode that it leaves me exhausted. Maybe that’s just me being a bit like Hoy... I am quite of slow on the uptake... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I noticed that the end of Goddess Bless You From Death is similar to the end of Pit Babe 2 in terms of mistakes.…
Yeah, I also would love to read the novels of the series I watch, but the first time I tried, I was shocked at how different the storylines were. For example Head 2 Head by My Feline. Now I feel torn about whether to keep reading the others or not. I think I’ll wait until after I finish another show to go back and read the previous one's novel, so I won’t be too attached to the story and characters and end up judging the novel (or the series) too harshly. Pit Babe is the one that I want to read the most.
Although, I have a good example that shows that this differences are not that bad, wich is my ultimate favorite BL: No.6 by Atsuko Asano, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since 2011. I watched the anime first, then read the novels, and later the manga. All three versions are so different, but I enjoyed them all, probably because the characters get a satisfying happy ending (I really dislike sad endings).
Unfortunately, that’s not the case with Head 2 Head. I really wished Farm and Van’s relationship had been better, but in the novel they aren’t even a couple (they barely interact there, since Farm is just Jerome's friend, and Van is just Jinn's friend). It feels like the writers just wanted Farm to suffer and made Van a jerk for the sake of “entertainment.” In the end, I just got annoyed with Van and couldn’t enjoy their relationship at all.
i absolutely love ohm pawat's acting. i really need him in more dramas; he came a looong way since 2016, Make…
I totally agree with you! I binged the whole series yesterday and got completely hooked. Honestly, the only thing that bugged me was that they didn’t turn the lights off when sleeping (why do so many shows do that?). ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
First off, I love Ohm Thipakorn acting, he’s adorable and funny. I cannot wait for Roommate Chaos! But Ohm Pawat blew me away! His character was amazing, and he nailed both the intense fighting scenes and the cute moments with the other Ohm and Q. The only thing I’d seen him in before was Vice Versa with JimmySea, but his role there wasn’t really much, considering the plot... (I cannot explain it without spoiling), so I didn’t realize how good he actually is. I watched Bad Buddy ages ago, but I barely remember it, so this was kind of a fresh discovery of his talent for me. (●'◡'●)
The plot was great, the variety of scenes kept things interesting, and the pacing was spot on. Plus, Chelsea was in the cast, she’s my favorite Felizz member, so that was a big win for me. And I have to mention Q’s father and the Mafia Boss Diva, both actors I’ve seen in tons of other shows, and they were fantastic here too. Leng was also great, first time seeing this actor too. Honestly, such an amazing cast all around! ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
Ohm Pawat’s acting skills are amazing, I was really impressed by his fighting scenes, and honestly, he reminds me a lot of Joong Archen who’s my current favorite actor. Also Ohm Thipakorn was perfect as his brother, as he is for Joong in Dare you to death, the 3 of them could easily play as family in any series, they are just too cute together. ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
The actor who plays Q is great too. And Chelsea, love her! She’s definitely my favorite from FELIZZ. Plus, the actors who plays Q’s dad and the Mafia Boss Diva are super talented, I’ve seen them a lot before and they always delivers.
Another thing I loved was the variety of scenes. Some series drag on with overly long scenes, but this one had great pacing and kept things interesting all the way through.
Now, there were only two things that bugged me. First, the lights, why do they never turn them off when sleeping? It happens in so many series like Head 2 Head, and I’m just over it. I don’t get why it’s so hard to set the ambience with dimmer lighting, especially since I’ve seen it done really well before... Actually, there is one scene were they did turn the lights off, so I don't get it why not to do it for all scenes. Honestly, that’s the only real flaw I noticed. ￣へ￣
Second, not really a flaw but more of a character situation: Q’s father drove me nuts. He was such a reckless cop. He underestimated his opponent, let Q wander around even though he was threatened, and only sent one subordinate to watch him, while dealing with a mafia boss who clearly had an army of shady people.
On top of that, he was selfish at the start, especially in the way he talked about Q right in front of him, knowing how traumatized his son was. Ignoring the letter Q wrote pretending to be kidnapped was just cruel. Sure, he knew Q was safe with Min because he had people watching, but Q didn’t know that, so he felt like his dad didn’t care at all. Poor Q was even trying to protect his father by pushing him to back off from his work. (╬▔皿▔)╯
One last thing, not annoying, but confusing, was James. Did he take the job to kidnap Q just to help Min get money, or was he after money himself? That wouldn’t make much sense since he already had a job… unless he blew too much cash at the casino. I really wanted to understand his reasoning to decide if I liked him or not. In the end, at least he didn’t do anything else dumb and actually helped Min and Q, so I guess I don’t have much choice but to like him.
Still... suggesting Min take on that kind of job was pretty stupid, and honestly, he wasn’t a good influence. That’s why I don’t want to like him, even if I kinda have to. (ㆆ_ㆆ)
I might be wrong here, but since the story is based on a novel, isn’t the character named Jade in it as well?…
But why was Tonkla free to go to work? Was this because of Champ's father aswell? They did something for them not to be able to interrogate Tonkla because Champ was an accomplice? ￣へ￣
I noticed that the end of Goddess Bless You From Death is similar to the end of Pit Babe 2 in terms of mistakes.…
Honestly, it’s definitely not just a Change2561 thing, so many shows lose their consistency right at the last episodes. Older ones like You’re My Sky and I Saw You in My Dream, and newer ones like Head 2 Head, My Magic Prophecy, even Me and Thee… . It’s gotten to the point where I start a new series already feeling anxious about how the ending will turn out. .·´¯`(>▂<)´¯`·.
What annoyed me the most in Pit Babe s1 was that Babe had an habit of always jump into the wrong conclusion without even hearing the explanation first. I understand a bit, that it is because he doesn't trust "anyone" (Besides Way), but he did this like 4 or more times in this season and I felt like, for the first couple of times it was ok, he figured out later that he was wrong, but then he kept doing it over again...
Like, mister, won't you learn your lesson? specially in the scene before Charlie's accident, that Babe didn't want to trust his reasoning, but was mad at Charlie before for not 'trusting" his skills for the racing without the senses *wich was a wrong conclusiong by the way*. And the fact the characters wait too much to start actually talking about things that makes all the bad situations unfold first...
About Pit Babe 2, first, I appreciated that Charlie, unlike Babe, didn’t jump to conclusions. When he suspected Babe and Willy, he was justified. Babe was at fault for not explaining his plan to get close to Willy and test whether he had senses. AND FOR LETTING WILLY MESS WITH HIM AT ALL TIMES. Man, just push that man away!!! They reused the same strategy agains the very same "villain" but in a poorly way... Of course it wouldn't work.
Charlie’s decision to isolate himself because Tony was targeting him felt poorly thought out. In Season 1, his plan worked brilliantly, faking his death meant no one was hunting him, even if it was cruel to let Babe believe he’d lost his loved one. But in this season, distancing himself didn’t stop the danger. He was still a target, which inevitably led to his kidnapping and put everyone else at risk during the rescue, much like what happened to Dean. And still made Babe suffer thinking he had lost Charlie AGAIn...
Another issue was Willy’s power. The rules around it weren’t explained clearly, so his actions often didn’t make sense. For example, after kidnapping Charlie, Willy didn’t use his ability to escape Babe during the race. Even worse, when he tried to kill Tony, he wasted part of his “time-freeze” messing with Charlie, Alan, and Babe. By the time he attacked Tony, he hesitated so much that his power ran out, allowing Tony to dodge. Considering that freezing time should be one of the most powerful abilities, this felt inconsistent.
One moment that really annoyed me was when they brought Willy to Pete’s lab. Chris, the lead scientist, didn’t immediately think to test Willy’s blood, even though they already knew Willy was Tony’s first “super-human.” Instead, Charlie had to suggest it, which felt odd. And on top of that, how did it take so long for them to realize Chris was Way’s twin? Two people being identical without being related just didn’t add up.
Another thing I didn’t quite understand was why Kim had to leave for Korea alone, why Kenta didn’t ask to go with him. They promised to stay in contact, which is good, but it still feels like they could have been closer. Kenta didn’t really have anyone tying him to Thailand, and Kim ended up being the person closest to him anyway, so what was the point of separating them? Was this a hint that Kenta could end up with Pete? Since Kim and Chris are gone?
On the other hand, I was relieved that Pete didn’t end up with Chris. That relationship felt off from the very beginning. Pete was clearly drawn to Chris because he looked exactly like his ex, Way. It was refreshing that Chris recognized this and told Pete to take time to sort out his feelings before getting too involved.
After all, Way and Chris were completely different people, their only similarities were appearance and genetics. Despite these flaws, I still really like the series. It’s engaging, fun, and worth watching.
My biggest issue isn't the characters, but I'll talk a little about Jay. For me, if you know someone is doing terrible things, especially to your friends, and you stay silent, omisse and passively help them, that makes you an accomplice. From the very beginning, when he still hangout with the group, when he suggested that he could help Tonkla not go to prison for that incident that he killed that man, that told me everything I needed to know about his character. But I kept hoping his “truth” at the end wouldn’t be that bad, not because I wanted him to get off easy, but because I felt terrible for Jade having to deal with the fallout. And it was pretty bad. To me he is no better than Tonkla, than Champ.
And in the end? Jay basically faced zero real consequences. (Though honestly, Champ’s dad will probably get him out of anything anyway.) I also seriously doubt he’ll ever tell Jade the full truth.
Now, that’s not necessarily a flaw in the series itself, it’s the characters and their story, and I understand that.
What I really couldn’t stand was the sheer incompetence of the police. I won’t even list things because there’s way too much, but Kamin’s actions were especially frustrating. He kept repeating the exact same mistake that got his partner killed in the U.S. Charging into situations and completely underestimating the suspects.
And don’t even get me started on the technical issues. The constant filter changes drove me insane. There were scenes with this awful green tint that completely washed everything out. The actors’ skin looked pale and sickly, and their lips lost all color because green cancels out red. Even Joong and Dunk pointed it out in a reaction video, and I was literally yelling at my screen: “NO KIDDING. LOOK AT THAT GREEN FILTER!” It genuinely felt like watching through the eyes of someone with red color blindness. And it wasn’t even consistent, sometimes it was green, sometimes blue, sometimes something else entirely.
Also… that pool scene. Jade’s tattoo looked blue, cracked, and completely fake, and they just… left it like that? This whole series felt like such a mess. So much wasted potential. (ㆆ_ㆆ)
I rated it 7 just because it is JoongDunk and because I could watch till the end without ragequitting.
The heart killers is my favorite series so far, and Joong is my favorite actor (JoongDunk my favorite couple).
I also liked kidnap of OhmLeng, leap day with Pond, Gun and Dew (this one is not bl), maybe you would like it too.
It turned out quite different from what I expected. The tone leans heavily toward comedy, almost in the style of a cartoon or anime. Overall, it’s fun, I laughed alot at some scenes, like Jack saving Rosè and Joker at the begining, and about every time Hoy appeared, he is gold. but at times the jokes feel overly silly, and the characters often fall into repetitive, frustrating patterns.
For instance, Jack and Joker repeatedly try to handle problems on their own and lie to each other, even after promising to be honest and work together. Similarly, in Pit Babe, Babe constantly jumps to the wrong conclusions, which is what causes his relationship with Charlie to struggle.
But there’s one thing I don’t really get: why is Jack blaming Joker for his messed‑up life when it was the Boss who forced him to work under him? Joker didn’t do anything except try to help Jack get the money to pay off his debt. When Jack met Joker at the bank, there was no way the bank would’ve given him a loan, he even said no other bank did. And there’s no way Jack could’ve come up with that kind of cash the same day the Boss’s henchmen came after him. Plus, we saw what kind of guy the Boss was, he would’ve pulled some shady trick to trap Jack no matter what. So how is any of this Joker’s fault? And on top of that, Joker actually did his time in prison, but the Boss didn’t? That makes zero sense.
That said, I really enjoy the characters, especially Hoy, Toiting, and Jack’s grandmother. The series blends comedy, drama, action, romance, and even life lessons in a way that keeps it engaging. One advantage of the comedic tone is that it allows us to overlook the unrealistic “security measures” in supposedly high-security settings. The show itself even acknowledges that these elements aren’t meant to be taken seriously, but purely for entertainment. After all, no one in real life would be fooled by Joker’s disguises.
I think I noticed this more because I’ve recently been watching Dare You to Death and just finished Goddess Bless You from Death. In those series, the reckless and incompetent behavior of the cops feels harder to ignore since the plots are serious and not comedic. In contrast, this show’s lighthearted approach makes those lapses easier to brush aside. ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
I almost forgot to mention how much I enjoyed the variety of games the wealthy characters played to spend their money. It was such a refreshing change from the usual poker or casino-style games you see in other series. Here, they played Monopoly using their actual real estate holdings, and Lompran even joined in with something reminiscent of The Game of Life. Those quirky choices added a lot to the comedy for me. I definitely wasn’t expecting that, and it made the show feel even more unique.
But I just hate when the writers try to make us feel simpathy/empathy towards the villain, when it is an very bad one like Boss or First Kanaphan's character in My Magic Prophecy (I forgot the characters name). The guy got the Coffee stand owner killed, he was poisoning grandmma, he was using force to hurt people and his power to trap them into debt, and much more. I don't understand how Arun could possibly still care for his father after all that, and all that he did to him... Maybe I missed something, but I don't think he got a redemption, and also, he should be in prison....
And Toiting’s father… honestly, get that kid as far away from that man as possible. They should’ve reported him for child abuse. I get that they’re poor and that sometimes kids have to drop out of school to help support the family (wich is unfair, but life is not fair unfortunatelly), but this case was different, the kid straight up said he was spending all his money on booze! She deserved so much better right from the start.
The biggest downside for me is that there’s just so much happening at once, and I often end up feeling confused specially with that ring thing. It’s the kind of series I’d probably only rewatch after a long break, because it takes a lot to process. And once you already know the twists and outcomes, it becomes harder to stay engaged. I know that’s true of any rewatch, but some series feels different, like this one.
It reminds me of Vice Versa of JimmySea or Battle of the Writers of TutorYim: there’s so much packed into every episode that it leaves me exhausted. Maybe that’s just me being a bit like Hoy... I am quite of slow on the uptake... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Although, I have a good example that shows that this differences are not that bad, wich is my ultimate favorite BL: No.6 by Atsuko Asano, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since 2011. I watched the anime first, then read the novels, and later the manga. All three versions are so different, but I enjoyed them all, probably because the characters get a satisfying happy ending (I really dislike sad endings).
Unfortunately, that’s not the case with Head 2 Head. I really wished Farm and Van’s relationship had been better, but in the novel they aren’t even a couple (they barely interact there, since Farm is just Jerome's friend, and Van is just Jinn's friend). It feels like the writers just wanted Farm to suffer and made Van a jerk for the sake of “entertainment.” In the end, I just got annoyed with Van and couldn’t enjoy their relationship at all.
So now I am scared to read Pit Babe.... (ㆆ_ㆆ)
First off, I love Ohm Thipakorn acting, he’s adorable and funny. I cannot wait for Roommate Chaos! But Ohm Pawat blew me away! His character was amazing, and he nailed both the intense fighting scenes and the cute moments with the other Ohm and Q. The only thing I’d seen him in before was Vice Versa with JimmySea, but his role there wasn’t really much, considering the plot... (I cannot explain it without spoiling), so I didn’t realize how good he actually is. I watched Bad Buddy ages ago, but I barely remember it, so this was kind of a fresh discovery of his talent for me. (●'◡'●)
The plot was great, the variety of scenes kept things interesting, and the pacing was spot on. Plus, Chelsea was in the cast, she’s my favorite Felizz member, so that was a big win for me. And I have to mention Q’s father and the Mafia Boss Diva, both actors I’ve seen in tons of other shows, and they were fantastic here too. Leng was also great, first time seeing this actor too. Honestly, such an amazing cast all around! ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
Ohm Pawat’s acting skills are amazing, I was really impressed by his fighting scenes, and honestly, he reminds me a lot of Joong Archen who’s my current favorite actor. Also Ohm Thipakorn was perfect as his brother, as he is for Joong in Dare you to death, the 3 of them could easily play as family in any series, they are just too cute together. ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
The actor who plays Q is great too. And Chelsea, love her! She’s definitely my favorite from FELIZZ. Plus, the actors who plays Q’s dad and the Mafia Boss Diva are super talented, I’ve seen them a lot before and they always delivers.
Another thing I loved was the variety of scenes. Some series drag on with overly long scenes, but this one had great pacing and kept things interesting all the way through.
Now, there were only two things that bugged me. First, the lights, why do they never turn them off when sleeping? It happens in so many series like Head 2 Head, and I’m just over it. I don’t get why it’s so hard to set the ambience with dimmer lighting, especially since I’ve seen it done really well before... Actually, there is one scene were they did turn the lights off, so I don't get it why not to do it for all scenes. Honestly, that’s the only real flaw I noticed. ￣へ￣
Second, not really a flaw but more of a character situation: Q’s father drove me nuts. He was such a reckless cop. He underestimated his opponent, let Q wander around even though he was threatened, and only sent one subordinate to watch him, while dealing with a mafia boss who clearly had an army of shady people.
On top of that, he was selfish at the start, especially in the way he talked about Q right in front of him, knowing how traumatized his son was. Ignoring the letter Q wrote pretending to be kidnapped was just cruel. Sure, he knew Q was safe with Min because he had people watching, but Q didn’t know that, so he felt like his dad didn’t care at all. Poor Q was even trying to protect his father by pushing him to back off from his work. (╬▔皿▔)╯
One last thing, not annoying, but confusing, was James. Did he take the job to kidnap Q just to help Min get money, or was he after money himself? That wouldn’t make much sense since he already had a job… unless he blew too much cash at the casino. I really wanted to understand his reasoning to decide if I liked him or not. In the end, at least he didn’t do anything else dumb and actually helped Min and Q, so I guess I don’t have much choice but to like him.
Still... suggesting Min take on that kind of job was pretty stupid, and honestly, he wasn’t a good influence. That’s why I don’t want to like him, even if I kinda have to. (ㆆ_ㆆ)
What annoyed me the most in Pit Babe s1 was that Babe had an habit of always jump into the wrong conclusion without even hearing the explanation first. I understand a bit, that it is because he doesn't trust "anyone" (Besides Way), but he did this like 4 or more times in this season and I felt like, for the first couple of times it was ok, he figured out later that he was wrong, but then he kept doing it over again...
Like, mister, won't you learn your lesson? specially in the scene before Charlie's accident, that Babe didn't want to trust his reasoning, but was mad at Charlie before for not 'trusting" his skills for the racing without the senses *wich was a wrong conclusiong by the way*. And the fact the characters wait too much to start actually talking about things that makes all the bad situations unfold first...
About Pit Babe 2, first, I appreciated that Charlie, unlike Babe, didn’t jump to conclusions. When he suspected Babe and Willy, he was justified. Babe was at fault for not explaining his plan to get close to Willy and test whether he had senses. AND FOR LETTING WILLY MESS WITH HIM AT ALL TIMES. Man, just push that man away!!! They reused the same strategy agains the very same "villain" but in a poorly way... Of course it wouldn't work.
Charlie’s decision to isolate himself because Tony was targeting him felt poorly thought out. In Season 1, his plan worked brilliantly, faking his death meant no one was hunting him, even if it was cruel to let Babe believe he’d lost his loved one. But in this season, distancing himself didn’t stop the danger. He was still a target, which inevitably led to his kidnapping and put everyone else at risk during the rescue, much like what happened to Dean. And still made Babe suffer thinking he had lost Charlie AGAIn...
Another issue was Willy’s power. The rules around it weren’t explained clearly, so his actions often didn’t make sense. For example, after kidnapping Charlie, Willy didn’t use his ability to escape Babe during the race. Even worse, when he tried to kill Tony, he wasted part of his “time-freeze” messing with Charlie, Alan, and Babe. By the time he attacked Tony, he hesitated so much that his power ran out, allowing Tony to dodge. Considering that freezing time should be one of the most powerful abilities, this felt inconsistent.
One moment that really annoyed me was when they brought Willy to Pete’s lab. Chris, the lead scientist, didn’t immediately think to test Willy’s blood, even though they already knew Willy was Tony’s first “super-human.” Instead, Charlie had to suggest it, which felt odd. And on top of that, how did it take so long for them to realize Chris was Way’s twin? Two people being identical without being related just didn’t add up.
Another thing I didn’t quite understand was why Kim had to leave for Korea alone, why Kenta didn’t ask to go with him. They promised to stay in contact, which is good, but it still feels like they could have been closer. Kenta didn’t really have anyone tying him to Thailand, and Kim ended up being the person closest to him anyway, so what was the point of separating them? Was this a hint that Kenta could end up with Pete? Since Kim and Chris are gone?
On the other hand, I was relieved that Pete didn’t end up with Chris. That relationship felt off from the very beginning. Pete was clearly drawn to Chris because he looked exactly like his ex, Way. It was refreshing that Chris recognized this and told Pete to take time to sort out his feelings before getting too involved.
After all, Way and Chris were completely different people, their only similarities were appearance and genetics. Despite these flaws, I still really like the series. It’s engaging, fun, and worth watching.
I want to read the novels ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ