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This review may contain spoilers
Very high schooler love story
I need everyone to sit down because I have news. I actually… LIKED THIS SERIES. LIKE ACTUALLY LIKED IT. And trust me, I was just as shocked as you are right now because when I found out Sea and Keen were the pairing again in one of the MuteLuv stories… My immediate reaction was MISS GURLLLLL IM TIRED.
Because I swear these two keep getting the soft fluffy, comedic projects and after a while it starts feeling like eating plain toast every day. Not bad. But also… WHERE IS THE FLAVOR??? Like okay, Only Boo! was fine because that was their first series together so I accepted the fluff. But then Head 2 Head happened and I was like …girl this is kinda boring. So when I saw they were paired again I truly expected nothing. My expectations were on the floor. Actually no. My expectations were six feet underground.
But listen… I’M SO GLAD I GAVE THIS SERIES A CHANCE. Because BOYYYYYY this was actually refreshing to watch. Like I caught myself smiling at the screen multiple times like an idiot and I had to pause and ask myself "WHY AM I BLUSHING??? 😭
Also before we start — yes this review will be short. Because babes… IT’S A 4 EPISODE MINI SERIES.
What kind of dissertation do you want from me???
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a) Plot
Fast pacing. BUT it doesn’t feel rushed. And honestly for a 4 episode series, the pacing is actually handled really well.
The introduction works.
The slow burn works.
The comedy works.
Everything flows nicely from beginning to end. The only tiny thing I wish they added was a reunion scene after the time skip. Like imagine if after four years they met again at the airport and the series ended there. HELLO??? That would’ve been such a romantic cinematic moment. But it’s not a big issue. The ending we got is still cute.
Now let’s talk about the story. The plot starts when Err starts asking an online fortune teller for advice on how to win a scholarship to study abroad. And that mysterious fortune teller is Seer TK. When TK tells Err that the key to his success is to make his rival Mawin fall in love with him… Err starts paying attention to Mawin more and more.
And guess what happens next? BABY BOY FALLS FOR REAL. Classic. Predictable. BUT CUTE. And honestly the story captures that innocent 18-year-old type of love really well.
Not dramatic.
Not toxic.
Not overly sexualized.
Just awkward, sweet teenage feelings. And I actually liked that a lot. Even the cinematography looked really nice and clean for a mini series. So yeah… Plot wise? No complaints from me.
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b) Characters
> Err played by Keen Suvijak
Okay I need to say something first. I genuinely expected Err to be the same type of character Keen always plays. You know the one: Clumsy. Competitive. Talkative. A little annoying. But surprisingly??? Err is actually different here. Yes he wants to win the scholarship, but he’s not overly jealous of Mawin’s intelligence. And I like that his decision to contact Seer TK comes from his friend Benz suggesting it. Also THANK GOD the show didn’t drag out the sexual confusion storyline.
Because if Err spent three episodes going “OMG DO I LIKE BOYS???” I would’ve lost my patience immediately 🙄 Instead he just accepts his feelings pretty quickly and moves on. WE LOVE EFFICIENCY. I also really like that Err is willing to admit when he’s wrong and actually apologizes to Mawin. Communication??? In a BL series??? WE WON TODAY.
Honestly I have zero issues with Err as a character.
> Mawin played by Sea Dechchart
First of all… THIS MAN CAN SWITCH FROM HOT TO CUTE IN 0.2 SECONDS AND IT’S CONFUSING MY BRAIN 😭 Because in Head 2 Head he was giving full hot boy energy. And here??? Suddenly he looks like an innocent 18 year old student. SIR PICK A STRUGGLE.
Anyway Mawin as a character is actually pretty interesting. He’s quiet. Reserved. Doesn’t talk much. But he never rejects Err when Err wants to partner up or study together. He just kind of goes with the flow. And honestly… I kinda like that vibe. He’s calm and unbothered most of the time. My only tiny complaint is that he’s a bit too nonchalant sometimes. Like when Err confronts him about why he didn't attend the exam… SIR SAY SOMETHING. EXPLAIN YOURSELF. DON’T JUST STAND THERE LOOKING PRETTY 😭
But overall I still liked Mawin’s character.
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c) Overall
Honestly? I loved it. Sometimes the simplest stories work the best. Watching this series reminded me how pure and innocent first love at 18 can feel. And I really appreciate that the kiss scenes were simple and soft. Not overly sexual. Just two teenage boys expressing their feelings. That’s it. And it works beautifully.
Anyway y’all already know my rule: I never rewatch series unless it’s really good.
But this one??? Hmm… I might actually rewatch it someday. That’s how much I enjoyed it.
Final rating? 10/10. 🫶
Because I swear these two keep getting the soft fluffy, comedic projects and after a while it starts feeling like eating plain toast every day. Not bad. But also… WHERE IS THE FLAVOR??? Like okay, Only Boo! was fine because that was their first series together so I accepted the fluff. But then Head 2 Head happened and I was like …girl this is kinda boring. So when I saw they were paired again I truly expected nothing. My expectations were on the floor. Actually no. My expectations were six feet underground.
But listen… I’M SO GLAD I GAVE THIS SERIES A CHANCE. Because BOYYYYYY this was actually refreshing to watch. Like I caught myself smiling at the screen multiple times like an idiot and I had to pause and ask myself "WHY AM I BLUSHING??? 😭
Also before we start — yes this review will be short. Because babes… IT’S A 4 EPISODE MINI SERIES.
What kind of dissertation do you want from me???
____________________________________
a) Plot
Fast pacing. BUT it doesn’t feel rushed. And honestly for a 4 episode series, the pacing is actually handled really well.
The introduction works.
The slow burn works.
The comedy works.
Everything flows nicely from beginning to end. The only tiny thing I wish they added was a reunion scene after the time skip. Like imagine if after four years they met again at the airport and the series ended there. HELLO??? That would’ve been such a romantic cinematic moment. But it’s not a big issue. The ending we got is still cute.
Now let’s talk about the story. The plot starts when Err starts asking an online fortune teller for advice on how to win a scholarship to study abroad. And that mysterious fortune teller is Seer TK. When TK tells Err that the key to his success is to make his rival Mawin fall in love with him… Err starts paying attention to Mawin more and more.
And guess what happens next? BABY BOY FALLS FOR REAL. Classic. Predictable. BUT CUTE. And honestly the story captures that innocent 18-year-old type of love really well.
Not dramatic.
Not toxic.
Not overly sexualized.
Just awkward, sweet teenage feelings. And I actually liked that a lot. Even the cinematography looked really nice and clean for a mini series. So yeah… Plot wise? No complaints from me.
____________________________________
b) Characters
> Err played by Keen Suvijak
Okay I need to say something first. I genuinely expected Err to be the same type of character Keen always plays. You know the one: Clumsy. Competitive. Talkative. A little annoying. But surprisingly??? Err is actually different here. Yes he wants to win the scholarship, but he’s not overly jealous of Mawin’s intelligence. And I like that his decision to contact Seer TK comes from his friend Benz suggesting it. Also THANK GOD the show didn’t drag out the sexual confusion storyline.
Because if Err spent three episodes going “OMG DO I LIKE BOYS???” I would’ve lost my patience immediately 🙄 Instead he just accepts his feelings pretty quickly and moves on. WE LOVE EFFICIENCY. I also really like that Err is willing to admit when he’s wrong and actually apologizes to Mawin. Communication??? In a BL series??? WE WON TODAY.
Honestly I have zero issues with Err as a character.
> Mawin played by Sea Dechchart
First of all… THIS MAN CAN SWITCH FROM HOT TO CUTE IN 0.2 SECONDS AND IT’S CONFUSING MY BRAIN 😭 Because in Head 2 Head he was giving full hot boy energy. And here??? Suddenly he looks like an innocent 18 year old student. SIR PICK A STRUGGLE.
Anyway Mawin as a character is actually pretty interesting. He’s quiet. Reserved. Doesn’t talk much. But he never rejects Err when Err wants to partner up or study together. He just kind of goes with the flow. And honestly… I kinda like that vibe. He’s calm and unbothered most of the time. My only tiny complaint is that he’s a bit too nonchalant sometimes. Like when Err confronts him about why he didn't attend the exam… SIR SAY SOMETHING. EXPLAIN YOURSELF. DON’T JUST STAND THERE LOOKING PRETTY 😭
But overall I still liked Mawin’s character.
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c) Overall
Honestly? I loved it. Sometimes the simplest stories work the best. Watching this series reminded me how pure and innocent first love at 18 can feel. And I really appreciate that the kiss scenes were simple and soft. Not overly sexual. Just two teenage boys expressing their feelings. That’s it. And it works beautifully.
Anyway y’all already know my rule: I never rewatch series unless it’s really good.
But this one??? Hmm… I might actually rewatch it someday. That’s how much I enjoyed it.
Final rating? 10/10. 🫶
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