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DMD's best BL out there
At first, I didn't want to watch it because I am a scaredy cat and can't handle horror. But this was fine once you got used to it (after watching with a friend).
Khemjira is the biggest BL this year, maybe even in the last few years and if you would have told me a few years ago DMD would be able to produce this kind of BL I would have doubted you HARD.
It's obvious DMD is really picking up on production now, the setting is great. It really takes you to this little village somewhere in the north of Thailand.
The Plot itself is very compelling and interesting, truly unique in the BL game. As a Non-Thai person it is super interesting to watch so much of their shaman culture/beliefs. The characters are all likable, even the antagonist to a certain point. She is not just evil, but a broken woman with backstory. So that was great! Obviously doesn't excuse her behaviour, but makes it easier to understand why she's doing what she's doing.
The acting is, for a BL, quite decent. I say this with all my love for Thai BLs btw. But there are still moments where I feel like I'm getting pulled out of the moment because I wonder what's going on with the acting. Pity. But I have seen far FAR worse in another dramas.
The music is amazing, it really fits the whole setting and 'Mantra' wow what a great song.
My biggest problem is, unfortunately, the final episode.
I don't know if I was expecting too much or something, but the episode was more of a 6/10 for me. I personally didn't really like the way Ramphueng's scene was written and produced. I think it's beautiful that her deepest wish was just to see her child again and that was very emotional. But I feel like the way it was handled was just meh. Also, the whole Khem is getting whipped but barely makes a sound? Eh. Even if he was holding back any screams to spare Paran for example, the camera should have shown that.
Their NC scene is imo one of the weakest NC scenes DMD has produced so far, which is honestly incomprehensible to me because their first NC scene in ep 8 was so beautiful. I had high expectations for this one, but it felt a bit too chroreographed for me. I don't mind awkwardness, but something felt just a bit off. Maybe I have to rewatch it, but I don't feel the need to rewatch it, you know?
I do appreciate them squeezing in a full hour of fluff, so plus points for that. But I'm so confused about so many things. Like why does it feel like in the two years until graduation, PeemKhem haven't met? If so, why? Also, I felt like afterwards, it lacked a little bit of natural flow between the main pairing who has been in love and been together for years and therefore should be without any stilted awkwardness. The latter point is more of a Thai BL problem in general, though.
So in total, it was still most likely the best BL of the year, truly unique in its own ways. I'm glad the leads had such a great break out drama and look forward to their future projects. I try not too have too much expectations for future DMD projects or else I will be disappointed (like with TNP). Would definitely recommend the drama to friends.
Khemjira is the biggest BL this year, maybe even in the last few years and if you would have told me a few years ago DMD would be able to produce this kind of BL I would have doubted you HARD.
It's obvious DMD is really picking up on production now, the setting is great. It really takes you to this little village somewhere in the north of Thailand.
The Plot itself is very compelling and interesting, truly unique in the BL game. As a Non-Thai person it is super interesting to watch so much of their shaman culture/beliefs. The characters are all likable, even the antagonist to a certain point. She is not just evil, but a broken woman with backstory. So that was great! Obviously doesn't excuse her behaviour, but makes it easier to understand why she's doing what she's doing.
The acting is, for a BL, quite decent. I say this with all my love for Thai BLs btw. But there are still moments where I feel like I'm getting pulled out of the moment because I wonder what's going on with the acting. Pity. But I have seen far FAR worse in another dramas.
The music is amazing, it really fits the whole setting and 'Mantra' wow what a great song.
My biggest problem is, unfortunately, the final episode.
I don't know if I was expecting too much or something, but the episode was more of a 6/10 for me. I personally didn't really like the way Ramphueng's scene was written and produced. I think it's beautiful that her deepest wish was just to see her child again and that was very emotional. But I feel like the way it was handled was just meh. Also, the whole Khem is getting whipped but barely makes a sound? Eh. Even if he was holding back any screams to spare Paran for example, the camera should have shown that.
Their NC scene is imo one of the weakest NC scenes DMD has produced so far, which is honestly incomprehensible to me because their first NC scene in ep 8 was so beautiful. I had high expectations for this one, but it felt a bit too chroreographed for me. I don't mind awkwardness, but something felt just a bit off. Maybe I have to rewatch it, but I don't feel the need to rewatch it, you know?
I do appreciate them squeezing in a full hour of fluff, so plus points for that. But I'm so confused about so many things. Like why does it feel like in the two years until graduation, PeemKhem haven't met? If so, why? Also, I felt like afterwards, it lacked a little bit of natural flow between the main pairing who has been in love and been together for years and therefore should be without any stilted awkwardness. The latter point is more of a Thai BL problem in general, though.
So in total, it was still most likely the best BL of the year, truly unique in its own ways. I'm glad the leads had such a great break out drama and look forward to their future projects. I try not too have too much expectations for future DMD projects or else I will be disappointed (like with TNP). Would definitely recommend the drama to friends.
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