That was incredible. Prapai is an amazing character whose sensitivity is on the level of being heroic. When he first started getting interested in Sky it was because he saw someone that was a real, decent, honest, sensitive person that had far more character than anyone that he had previously dated. Prapai might have been playing the field which is natural for a handsome, successful man in his early twenties, but he was always a good person that someone like Prayu valued, and he would be naturally drawn to someone like Sky. Sky is hypersensitive, and can get triggered at the drop of a hat, and needs someone like Prapai, who is willing to help and Prapai understands how hurt Sky is, but he doesn't know everything. Prapai didn't know what would would trigger Sky nor did he know how hurt he was from his past trauma. He's learning, though, and he tells Sky he doesn't have to tell him about what happened to him till he's ready. All you can do is learn - you'll never know everything when you first meet someone, but Prapai is doing about the best a human being can do given the circumstances. For someone you really love, you'll do almost anything, and he would have stalked Sky till he got him to relent and give in to him, and Sky wanted that to happen. Like Prapai said, he wanted him to find that notebook and read it, but he was too scared to say those words to him in the "real world". I loved how he broke down, and gives in to Prapai, because Sky knows Prapai is his only hope. The depressed, self-loathing side of him has to defeat Prapai so Sky can give in to the sort of bleak world of nothingness, of nihilism, and hellishness because so many people in Sky's shoes believe they deserve it. Some people would never give in, and they would lead lonely, miserable lives till they died. There is a spectrum of negative effects caused by trauma and it looks like Sky will make it out much happier than most, and the fairy-tale like ending he will get with Prapai is beautiful because it was achieved under a huge veil of darkness.
I absolutely loved this. It was trememdous, and some of the best scenes I've ever seen in a BL. I don't care what anyone says, that was perfect, and I cried watching it. I like the Rain, Prayu episodes but this is on another level for me. Very well done - the acting, and directing were phenomenal.
This is was a really slow episode and the weaker elements of the series are really coming to the fore. That wig of Mean's really looks like something a homeless person found in a garbage can. Why in the world does he wear it everyday? It's not hip or cool - it's just embarrassing. Mean is supposed to be the hot stud on campus, not the retiring, tasteless slob that everyone secretly cringes at whenever they come near them. That music is becoming unbearable, like nails on chalkboard. It's cheap synthesizer music from an old Casio system from the 90's. I guess they were trying to save money to spend on other more critical elements like Mean's dazzling wig selection.
The only thing I liked this episode was the scenes with Champ's family. I loved how sweet his family is, and that hug with grandpa was just so sad and touching. I liked how Champ cries after coming home from the bar. It just felt so real how he misses them. The only other scenes that were any good this episode were the scenes with Name and Em which is no surprise since they have the best written parts of this series. I continue to be amazed at how much Title is conveying with just body language, and his eyes. This might be some of the best acting I've seen in a BL, and he's improved vastly since he was in Yearbook. Every scene with Name is full of such sadness for me, and also some brief, transitory seconds of happiness, as you see those fleeting moments when he gets to experience some affection from Em. It's really some of the most touching stuff in any BL.
...did you watch In a Relationship? Acne was a road block there as well. Sheesh. Teenagers!
No, I've never seen it. Is that a Thai BL? I also don't buy young hot blooded teenagers waiting ten years to get together. This whole plotline is ridiculous. Even monks who perform vows of silence for several years have less restraint than these two.
I don't know why people are so picky about the plot. The only BL's I know of with a serious plot that would be comparable to this would be Manner of Death and Not Me. Most of the BL plots are rather sparse, and serve as nothing more than vehicle's for the romance of the male leads and the small hurdles they have to overcome to achieve the desired consummation at the end of the series. I thought the obstacles for Ayan and Akk were incredibly challenging and they had to undergo brutal psychological torture to achieve their goals. Akk has to even sacrifice his scholarship which must have been devastating for him - and you can see it when he breaks down during that little film they were making. I didn't find this plot to be cliche at all - I think people are being a little too harsh with it, and the ending with Dika was really one of the most unexpected I've seen in a BL or any series, for that matter. Yes, there were a lot of loose ends to tie up at the end, and it could have used a couple more episodes to clean that up, but these are minor issues. The overall plot was more involved than your normal one, and there were elements of intellectual exploration like when they were discussing great philosophers in class, or bringing up 1984 - and yes it was relevant to the plot. For those saying the fight against the dress code wasn't relevant, you just don't understand Thai history [and Thai history was brought up in class to address this very thing] - the dress code is very strictly enforced, and you will get into serious trouble for breaking it, so it is not a light thing like in the US. I think people were expecting something else in this series because of the trailer, but this was really a very substantial series, and you could draw something out of it - understanding the challenges of mental illness, anti-authoritarian political insights, the struggles of LGBTQ+ teenagers in a difficult environment, etc. If it doesn't offer direct insights, the show at least provides a framework for thinking about these issues. The romance of the mains was set in a much more interesting environment, and was greatly enhanced because of this. I think the thought that Ayan and Akk's relationship was staid and boring is just kind of silly - they had constant emotional struggles that they faced together and that really made the dynamic of the relationship far more interesting than the vast majority of BL's.
What a mixed bag of a show. I love the nostalgia but the editing is so poor, especially the music - could it be…
Considering this was made by the same team that made Yearbook, thank you for getting rid of the flashbacks. Well, there was one this episode, but that's definitely acceptable. Now you have to work on the wigs, and the music editing for the next one.
What a mixed bag of a show. I love the nostalgia but the editing is so poor, especially the music - could it be more in your face and repetitive? I seriously love some of the storylines especially the one with No Name - I think that's the best one, by far. I was just awestruck by that parting with Em when he leaves for Bangkok. The look of desolation on No Name's face was just really stark - what he conveyed with his eyes there was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in a BL or any other drama. I mean he looked so forlorn, like at the deepest level. What great acting - I was totally impressed. The director did a great job in that scene as well, and I like the the shots where the wind was sweeping No Name's hair over his eyes - it was just done with artistic finesse.
It's odd thinking of this scene juxtaposed with the one where we see that hideous wig of Mean's, and the horrible scene in the bar which was pure ugliness. I really hate that one ugly chord that was played endlessly in the background, and who wants to see a hetero frat-like scene in a BL. I also don't understand the story-line where the two guys are corresponding over 10 years and never meeting. I mean acne is not a good enough reason to avoid someone. It seems very shallow of him, and he even got over the acne, so now there's not even a fig-leaf of an excuse. It makes no sense. It's just a series that's kind of all over the place, but I'm definitely enjoying certain parts of it, especially any part with No Name.
I love those names, Park and Pong - that's the best writing in the whole script. Just perfect. I would love to see those two in their own comedic BL - that would be a classic. You could even keep Yai as their boss - it all seems to work well together. I love how silly their job is, and how we don't even know exactly what it is, and why would anyone pick them for it - it's like when Mr. Bean is picked to be the person watching over the painting of Whistler's mother.
This is just such a strange little show. I am still watching this mainly for the body guards who are by far the most entertaining thing in this series [still the main characters for me]. I have no idea what's interesting about the ML's, and they have much less screen time than they should to allow some development what with all the random girls [and 1 guy] thrown at them. I don't know what those other characters are even there for except some random slice of life scenery. This is a nice BL to play in the background while you do other things like clipping your nose hairs - some of those hairs are hard to get to and require patience. Don't worry, you won't hurt yourself because this series requires very little concentration. I wish they had some more wild, and tumultuous nonsense like Unforgotten Night, but we gots what we got here, and I'm here for the subtle, insipid nonsense which is somehow entertaining in it's own unique way. I mean it's so weird that it does make me laugh. At the end when they were fighting over the girl, that was just so funny, like none of it made any sense then it suddenly starts raining on them.
What questions were left unanswered? Just curious - not criticizing you in any way
I understand your perspective completely. It does feel a little rushed at the end. Its always good to hear different views. I wasn’t even thinking about what you’re talking about and I definitely think its changed my views a bit on the ending.
What questions were left unanswered? Just curious - not criticizing you in any way
Right - I can agree with that. About Chadok I feel he left after he finally confronted his feelings about Dika. I think that is the intuitive answer. His motivations seemed to center around the school before Dika and he went back to that after Dika died, probably as a way to cope with his loss. I think he resigned because he didn't agree with suspending Akk and Thua, and he probably didn't want to be a part of a system that he could clearly see was hurting people he cared about directly - and he must feel that he is really behind the curse so it would be unfair to suspend those two for taking the blame for it. I think this might have been spelled out better, but I think this should be intuitive enough that the director felt that they didn't have to explain it.
The school probably changed because the curse and the propaganda is gone with Chadok not supporting it. It's also been revealed and it can't be done again, or recreated. The principal could always use new techniques, but she did seem to have some change of heart after Chadok gave her his resignation. Again this is an intuitive ending. Things had to get better when the villains are all gone, or to have at least changed. It would kind of be more odd if they just remained the same. The school could still be very strict, and we can't see that part. Only the treatment of The World Remembers group has improved but why shouldn't it? They were literally targeted for murder, as well as all sorts of other harassment - they should be treated better. They literally should be suing the school and the whole place should have changed drastically.
Really a well written series. I love how they've built up this romance from their childhood, and I'm really moved by the emotional confession scene of Earth - it was really powerful. He really conveyed all the pain of that 4 year separation and a lifetime of longing for his lover there. Santa's an amazing actor and everything about him is sexy, his moves, his voice, his everything - I'm getting hot flashes watching him. This is just an amazing show that deserves all the praise it's getting.
First is really a very kind and gentle person offscreen and he's a superb actor that seems to constantly improve onscreen. The character he played was very challenging and I think he captured the incredible pressure he was under while he was trying to be a decent person. His parents were really angelic, almost to the point of being unreal. The father seemed like a monk who has achieved Nirvana, and is almost too good to be real, even for a BL. I can see where Akk would get his good side from, and that is why he suffered so much while doing all those terrible things. I think First captured this perfectly. Ayan's character was so complex and his mental illness compounded with his struggle against the school was totally captured by Khaotung. I really also loved all his sassiness in his love relationship with Akk. Neo did beautifully with a character that was struggling to come out, and you can trace all the various stages from his intial fear to when he comes out pretty boldly in front of the whole school. I really think Louis did a great job with Thua, irrespective of how he outed his friends in the end. Every character in this series is complex, including the principal who really showed a vulnerable side after Chadok gives her his resignation. I think the actress who played her was just totally commanding in that role - she would scare me shitless if I were one of her students. The actor who played Chadok was amazing - he played the ruthless dictatorial type as flawlessly as he played the sensitive gay lover.
Overall this was a series about the characters and the plot was just a vehicle for the expression of the characters' emotions and struggles. I don't think the plot mattered that much, but it did have enough suspense that it was still much more substantial than your normal BL - just compare it to something like Love by Chance, 2gether, Dark Blue Kiss, etc. I'm glad the supernatural element was never used, and I don't think it would have fit into the plot very well. The supernatural was just a tool of propaganda which was more a clever use for it than having it be literal, anyway. There was a lot of postive LGBTQ messaging throughout this series including the gay cafe, and the very positive depiction of the femmy gay characters from the World Remembers group. Overall, this was a fantastic series that is definitely one of the best BL's of the year. There has been a long run of bad GMMTV series, and this is the only one that was substantial so far this year. I'm going to miss it, and I look forward to more series with First and Khaotung, two of the most talented actors out there [along with Neo].
After seeing so many Mame productions I am really impressed with how Prapai deals with Sky's trauma. It's like Mame learned something, and Prapai is moving so cautiously, unlike say Tharn with Type. They even made a little feint of Prapai acting too aggressive, just to reveal it was some day dreaming. I think the emotional strain on Sky is tremendous and the drama of the series to me is how Sky tentatively reaches out to Prapai and pulls back - you never know if he will accept his love or withdraw in fear and self-loathing. This episode was a tantalizing one with some rewards for Prapai who has worked very carefully to get Sky to break down his barriers, insisting that he's not after just sex, and not a "psycho-stalker". I think he's sincere and understands how sensitive Sky is - he's read him without having learned about his trauma.
This is really a wonderful series, and it's really been executed so well. The pacing is right, the NC scenes are sexy, and fit perfectly. The chemistry is totally there. I think this is one of the best Bl's of the year, and really unexpected coming from Mame - she's always had potential and I think she's really developed in this one.
This is just dull. It's about 5 percent BL and 95 percent after-school special. I'm thinking Plan and Mean are just making cameo appearances, and the real 2nd couple has hardly had any screen time. It's mostly a story about the band, and even the hetero romance is rather staid - they almost seem like they're going to end as platonic friends at this point.
They seem like they're really enjoying themselves making this series. I'm just hoping they're doing ok financially off this show because they put such an enormous amount of effort into it:
I absolutely loved this. It was trememdous, and some of the best scenes I've ever seen in a BL. I don't care what anyone says, that was perfect, and I cried watching it. I like the Rain, Prayu episodes but this is on another level for me. Very well done - the acting, and directing were phenomenal.
The only thing I liked this episode was the scenes with Champ's family. I loved how sweet his family is, and that hug with grandpa was just so sad and touching. I liked how Champ cries after coming home from the bar. It just felt so real how he misses them. The only other scenes that were any good this episode were the scenes with Name and Em which is no surprise since they have the best written parts of this series. I continue to be amazed at how much Title is conveying with just body language, and his eyes. This might be some of the best acting I've seen in a BL, and he's improved vastly since he was in Yearbook. Every scene with Name is full of such sadness for me, and also some brief, transitory seconds of happiness, as you see those fleeting moments when he gets to experience some affection from Em. It's really some of the most touching stuff in any BL.
It's odd thinking of this scene juxtaposed with the one where we see that hideous wig of Mean's, and the horrible scene in the bar which was pure ugliness. I really hate that one ugly chord that was played endlessly in the background, and who wants to see a hetero frat-like scene in a BL. I also don't understand the story-line where the two guys are corresponding over 10 years and never meeting. I mean acne is not a good enough reason to avoid someone. It seems very shallow of him, and he even got over the acne, so now there's not even a fig-leaf of an excuse. It makes no sense. It's just a series that's kind of all over the place, but I'm definitely enjoying certain parts of it, especially any part with No Name.
I would love to see those two in their own comedic BL - that would be a classic. You could even keep Yai as their boss - it all seems to work well together. I love how silly their job is, and how we don't even know exactly what it is, and why would anyone pick them for it - it's like when Mr. Bean is picked to be the person watching over the painting of Whistler's mother.
The school probably changed because the curse and the propaganda is gone with Chadok not supporting it. It's also been revealed and it can't be done again, or recreated. The principal could always use new techniques, but she did seem to have some change of heart after Chadok gave her his resignation. Again this is an intuitive ending. Things had to get better when the villains are all gone, or to have at least changed. It would kind of be more odd if they just remained the same. The school could still be very strict, and we can't see that part. Only the treatment of The World Remembers group has improved but why shouldn't it? They were literally targeted for murder, as well as all sorts of other harassment - they should be treated better. They literally should be suing the school and the whole place should have changed drastically.
Overall this was a series about the characters and the plot was just a vehicle for the expression of the characters' emotions and struggles. I don't think the plot mattered that much, but it did have enough suspense that it was still much more substantial than your normal BL - just compare it to something like Love by Chance, 2gether, Dark Blue Kiss, etc. I'm glad the supernatural element was never used, and I don't think it would have fit into the plot very well. The supernatural was just a tool of propaganda which was more a clever use for it than having it be literal, anyway. There was a lot of postive LGBTQ messaging throughout this series including the gay cafe, and the very positive depiction of the femmy gay characters from the World Remembers group. Overall, this was a fantastic series that is definitely one of the best BL's of the year. There has been a long run of bad GMMTV series, and this is the only one that was substantial so far this year. I'm going to miss it, and I look forward to more series with First and Khaotung, two of the most talented actors out there [along with Neo].
This is really a wonderful series, and it's really been executed so well. The pacing is right, the NC scenes are sexy, and fit perfectly. The chemistry is totally there. I think this is one of the best Bl's of the year, and really unexpected coming from Mame - she's always had potential and I think she's really developed in this one.
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