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Not me, Not you, But everyone
Let me start by saying this: I didn’t touch my phone once while watching Not Me. No fast-forwarding, no distractions—just me, completely immersed from start to finish. And if you know how I usually watch dramas (a little skip here, a little scroll there), you’d know how rare that is. That alone should say something.
The story follows twins White and Black, who were separated as children. White was raised abroad while Black remained in Thailand. Years later, White returns only to suddenly feel a mysterious pain—soon learning that Black is in a coma after a violent attack. To uncover the truth, White disguises himself as his brother and infiltrates Black’s motorcycle gang, suspecting someone in the group betrayed him. But as he dives deeper into Black’s life, White finds himself entangled in political resistance, personal awakening, and an unexpected emotional connection with the very people he once viewed as strangers.
What I Loved:
The Social Commentary: This drama didn’t just mention injustice—it held a mirror up to it. From systemic corruption, class disparity, and police brutality, to the internal guilt of privilege (especially shown through White’s monologues), Not Me tackled complex topics with honesty and boldness. It never spoon-fed solutions, but made you question the world you live in.
Romance That Wasn’t the Whole Plot: The romance—especially between White and Sean, and Yok and Dan—was powerful because it wasn’t the focus. It didn’t feel forced or tokenized. It felt like real people connecting through shared struggle. Their love stories bloomed naturally within the story, not because of it. And that made all the difference.
Gun Atthaphan (White/Black): Gun absolutely blew me away. This was my first time seeing him act and—wow. I genuinely had to check if the twins were played by different actors. He brought so much nuance, pain, and personality into both roles. You could feel the contrast between White and Black not just in dialogue but in posture, eyes, even breathing. And then to top it off, he also played White pretending to be Black?? The layers!
Female Characters That Weren’t Just Props: Eugene and Name were written like real people. No exaggerated reactions, no weak plot devices—they had depth, strength, and stories of their own. I loved every scene they were in. Even Nuch, who had less screen time, made a lasting impression—especially with her line: “Law is a door to justice, not justice itself.”
The Whole Ensemble Was Strong: Gumpa, the emotional anchor of the group, stole my heart. He was everyone's protector—but made me wonder, who protects him? Yok’s story was deeply moving, especially the portrayal of his relationship with his mute mother and the added layer of how society treats people with disabilities. And that heartbreak when he saw Dan’s betrayal? Gut-wrenching.
Tod and Black’s Relationship Deserves a Whole Spin-Off: Friends to enemies to… possibly friends again? Their story was so layered. They both wanted change, but walked different paths—Tod believed in changing the system, Black wanted to burn it all down. Their conflict was philosophical and emotional, and the coma twist? Brilliant.
Black, in His Own Right: Though absent for much of the drama, when Black appeared, he made it count. A character with a hard exterior and a soft, fiercely loyal heart. The way he left Eugene to protect her, how much he clearly cared for his brother—it all showed how human he was underneath the rage.
The Twin Bond: The special connection between White and Black added mystery and heart. That line in the finale—when Black says maybe he doesn't feel angry at Sean anymore because White loves him? Chills. It was both tender and thought-provoking.
Realistic Aesthetics: One thing I really appreciated was how natural everyone looked. The makeup was subtle and real—you could see pores, scars, skin texture. No beauty filters, no overly glossy perfection. It made the characters feel like people you could actually meet, and it suited the raw tone of the show perfectly.
Cinematography & Soundtrack: The camera work was gorgeous. Natural and unpolished in the best way, with stunning shots that highlighted the grit of the story without glamorizing it. And the soundtrack? Perfect. Every piece matched the mood without being overused or intrusive. It added to the scenes rather than overpowering them.
A Few Tiny Critiques (Because I Gotta Be Honest):
I wish the group had shown a bit more care about what happened to Black. It felt slightly under-addressed considering how central he was to their cause.
The constant product placement (PPL) pulled me out sometimes. Especially when the show was making such raw, anti-establishment statements—it felt a little contradictory.
And if we're being realistic they would have been either dead or arrested before the drama even started. There were some plot holes now and then too.
But did it ruin anything? Not at all. The show still delivered one of the most daring, powerful narratives I’ve seen in a long time.
Not Me was not just a drama—it was a statement. It dared to be political, queer, and emotionally complex all at once. It told the story of resistance, love, guilt, identity, and change in a way that felt real.
It wasn’t just good. It was important. At least for me, and won't be forgetting about it soon.
on a side note, I'm going to pretend the "flying" scenes didn't happen, because my rating would've been so much lower for how cringe that scenes were!
The story follows twins White and Black, who were separated as children. White was raised abroad while Black remained in Thailand. Years later, White returns only to suddenly feel a mysterious pain—soon learning that Black is in a coma after a violent attack. To uncover the truth, White disguises himself as his brother and infiltrates Black’s motorcycle gang, suspecting someone in the group betrayed him. But as he dives deeper into Black’s life, White finds himself entangled in political resistance, personal awakening, and an unexpected emotional connection with the very people he once viewed as strangers.
What I Loved:
The Social Commentary: This drama didn’t just mention injustice—it held a mirror up to it. From systemic corruption, class disparity, and police brutality, to the internal guilt of privilege (especially shown through White’s monologues), Not Me tackled complex topics with honesty and boldness. It never spoon-fed solutions, but made you question the world you live in.
Romance That Wasn’t the Whole Plot: The romance—especially between White and Sean, and Yok and Dan—was powerful because it wasn’t the focus. It didn’t feel forced or tokenized. It felt like real people connecting through shared struggle. Their love stories bloomed naturally within the story, not because of it. And that made all the difference.
Gun Atthaphan (White/Black): Gun absolutely blew me away. This was my first time seeing him act and—wow. I genuinely had to check if the twins were played by different actors. He brought so much nuance, pain, and personality into both roles. You could feel the contrast between White and Black not just in dialogue but in posture, eyes, even breathing. And then to top it off, he also played White pretending to be Black?? The layers!
Female Characters That Weren’t Just Props: Eugene and Name were written like real people. No exaggerated reactions, no weak plot devices—they had depth, strength, and stories of their own. I loved every scene they were in. Even Nuch, who had less screen time, made a lasting impression—especially with her line: “Law is a door to justice, not justice itself.”
The Whole Ensemble Was Strong: Gumpa, the emotional anchor of the group, stole my heart. He was everyone's protector—but made me wonder, who protects him? Yok’s story was deeply moving, especially the portrayal of his relationship with his mute mother and the added layer of how society treats people with disabilities. And that heartbreak when he saw Dan’s betrayal? Gut-wrenching.
Tod and Black’s Relationship Deserves a Whole Spin-Off: Friends to enemies to… possibly friends again? Their story was so layered. They both wanted change, but walked different paths—Tod believed in changing the system, Black wanted to burn it all down. Their conflict was philosophical and emotional, and the coma twist? Brilliant.
Black, in His Own Right: Though absent for much of the drama, when Black appeared, he made it count. A character with a hard exterior and a soft, fiercely loyal heart. The way he left Eugene to protect her, how much he clearly cared for his brother—it all showed how human he was underneath the rage.
The Twin Bond: The special connection between White and Black added mystery and heart. That line in the finale—when Black says maybe he doesn't feel angry at Sean anymore because White loves him? Chills. It was both tender and thought-provoking.
Realistic Aesthetics: One thing I really appreciated was how natural everyone looked. The makeup was subtle and real—you could see pores, scars, skin texture. No beauty filters, no overly glossy perfection. It made the characters feel like people you could actually meet, and it suited the raw tone of the show perfectly.
Cinematography & Soundtrack: The camera work was gorgeous. Natural and unpolished in the best way, with stunning shots that highlighted the grit of the story without glamorizing it. And the soundtrack? Perfect. Every piece matched the mood without being overused or intrusive. It added to the scenes rather than overpowering them.
A Few Tiny Critiques (Because I Gotta Be Honest):
I wish the group had shown a bit more care about what happened to Black. It felt slightly under-addressed considering how central he was to their cause.
The constant product placement (PPL) pulled me out sometimes. Especially when the show was making such raw, anti-establishment statements—it felt a little contradictory.
And if we're being realistic they would have been either dead or arrested before the drama even started. There were some plot holes now and then too.
But did it ruin anything? Not at all. The show still delivered one of the most daring, powerful narratives I’ve seen in a long time.
Not Me was not just a drama—it was a statement. It dared to be political, queer, and emotionally complex all at once. It told the story of resistance, love, guilt, identity, and change in a way that felt real.
It wasn’t just good. It was important. At least for me, and won't be forgetting about it soon.
on a side note, I'm going to pretend the "flying" scenes didn't happen, because my rating would've been so much lower for how cringe that scenes were!
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