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Overall decent plot but poor execution. Still glad to have found Pavel and Nut
Subjective Gut Rating: 7.75
I wanted to check out this drama because I just finished watching Nut and Ping in “I’m The Most Beautiful Count” and really wanted to see Nut play a different role, and see if Ping was better in other dramas. Well, Nut did not disappoint. His role as Way in “Pit Babe” is so different from this role in the other drama, it shows he has really good acting range. Ping, unfortunately, is unable to prove me wrong as his role here as Pete is limited and couldn’t really convince me he’s a good acting.
Although it was Nut that attracted me to “Pit Babe”, it’s probably Pavel that kept me watching. Aside from Nut, he probably acted the best amongst all the young actors in this drama. Of course, he also is the best looking guy. I wanted him to look at me as lovingly as he looked at Pooh. His smitten look, smiles and expressions can kill me in a heartbeat! Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Pooh’s acting. This is my first time watching Pavel and Pooh, and playing opposite a more talented and good-looking partner, makes Pooh look even worse. It also didn’t help when I didn't quite like his character, Charlie, very much in the first few episodes.
I have not read the novel, and just reading the short synopsis of the drama on MDL doesn’t really prepare me for what I am about to watch. I have to say, I actually really like the general plot. In order not to get too spoilery (and it’s shown in the first episode, so I don’t count it as a spoiler), I didn’t know “Pit Babe” is an omegaverse. It was presented very early on that Babe is an alpha. I thought ABO Desire was the first live-action omegaverse drama, but apparently “Pit Babe” came first. But that doesn’t mean “Pit Babe” did a better job. In fact, there’s actually no explanation whatsoever aside from the special talents of some alphas. If you don’t use the term ‘alpha’, you could have fooled me and said these characters have gifts like in the other Thai drama, “Gifted”. Having said that, as I said, I like the general plot and discovering the real reason why Charlie wants to get close to Babe.
Unfortunately, the execution of the plot is not good. It lacks excitement to tell a story that could be so much more exciting. The action scenes are a mixed bag with a few good tight fights but more weak action sequences with delayed reaction from many. I was a little bored in the second half when I should be glued to my TV when the mysteries unfold. The car racing scenes are OK. You can tell it does cost a lot of money to produce this drama because of the non-stop product placements in this drama.
When it comes to romance, I am not buying it. It is hard for me to believe someone like Babe, who is mistrustful and just needs sex as a relief, will fall for someone like Charlie so quickly and easily. Charlie was quite a boring character. I guess his attractive traits are that he’s innocent and persistent? I wish Babe had put up a stronger fight and even if he starts to catch feelings, he doesn’t become a lovesick puppy so fast, as much as I love his loverboy sweet gazes. The other romance storyline is cute, I guess. Romance is supposed to sell the drama with these hot kisses and intimate scenes, but they aren’t that impactful to me. I won’t lie that I quite enjoy seeing Pavel kiss. He’s one of the few that actually moves his lips when it’s just a kiss on the cheek. I don’t mind the love triangle that much and probably because I like Pavel and Nut.
I had an OK time watching this. I did get what I was looking for, which is seeing Nut in a different role. Nut and Pavel kept me watching and I look forward to their future projects. But if you want a drama about hot car racing, this won’t quench your thirst. If you want a drama about omegaverse, “ABO Desire” is a much better drama. Want to watch Pavel and Pooh? I guess this is not a bad choice. But if you are looking for a quality BL with above average acting, engaging and exciting plot, and well-written romance, look the other way. “Pit Babe” is not what you are looking for, unfortunately.
Completed: 12/20/2025 Review #653
I wanted to check out this drama because I just finished watching Nut and Ping in “I’m The Most Beautiful Count” and really wanted to see Nut play a different role, and see if Ping was better in other dramas. Well, Nut did not disappoint. His role as Way in “Pit Babe” is so different from this role in the other drama, it shows he has really good acting range. Ping, unfortunately, is unable to prove me wrong as his role here as Pete is limited and couldn’t really convince me he’s a good acting.
Although it was Nut that attracted me to “Pit Babe”, it’s probably Pavel that kept me watching. Aside from Nut, he probably acted the best amongst all the young actors in this drama. Of course, he also is the best looking guy. I wanted him to look at me as lovingly as he looked at Pooh. His smitten look, smiles and expressions can kill me in a heartbeat! Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Pooh’s acting. This is my first time watching Pavel and Pooh, and playing opposite a more talented and good-looking partner, makes Pooh look even worse. It also didn’t help when I didn't quite like his character, Charlie, very much in the first few episodes.
I have not read the novel, and just reading the short synopsis of the drama on MDL doesn’t really prepare me for what I am about to watch. I have to say, I actually really like the general plot. In order not to get too spoilery (and it’s shown in the first episode, so I don’t count it as a spoiler), I didn’t know “Pit Babe” is an omegaverse. It was presented very early on that Babe is an alpha. I thought ABO Desire was the first live-action omegaverse drama, but apparently “Pit Babe” came first. But that doesn’t mean “Pit Babe” did a better job. In fact, there’s actually no explanation whatsoever aside from the special talents of some alphas. If you don’t use the term ‘alpha’, you could have fooled me and said these characters have gifts like in the other Thai drama, “Gifted”. Having said that, as I said, I like the general plot and discovering the real reason why Charlie wants to get close to Babe.
Unfortunately, the execution of the plot is not good. It lacks excitement to tell a story that could be so much more exciting. The action scenes are a mixed bag with a few good tight fights but more weak action sequences with delayed reaction from many. I was a little bored in the second half when I should be glued to my TV when the mysteries unfold. The car racing scenes are OK. You can tell it does cost a lot of money to produce this drama because of the non-stop product placements in this drama.
When it comes to romance, I am not buying it. It is hard for me to believe someone like Babe, who is mistrustful and just needs sex as a relief, will fall for someone like Charlie so quickly and easily. Charlie was quite a boring character. I guess his attractive traits are that he’s innocent and persistent? I wish Babe had put up a stronger fight and even if he starts to catch feelings, he doesn’t become a lovesick puppy so fast, as much as I love his loverboy sweet gazes. The other romance storyline is cute, I guess. Romance is supposed to sell the drama with these hot kisses and intimate scenes, but they aren’t that impactful to me. I won’t lie that I quite enjoy seeing Pavel kiss. He’s one of the few that actually moves his lips when it’s just a kiss on the cheek. I don’t mind the love triangle that much and probably because I like Pavel and Nut.
I had an OK time watching this. I did get what I was looking for, which is seeing Nut in a different role. Nut and Pavel kept me watching and I look forward to their future projects. But if you want a drama about hot car racing, this won’t quench your thirst. If you want a drama about omegaverse, “ABO Desire” is a much better drama. Want to watch Pavel and Pooh? I guess this is not a bad choice. But if you are looking for a quality BL with above average acting, engaging and exciting plot, and well-written romance, look the other way. “Pit Babe” is not what you are looking for, unfortunately.
Completed: 12/20/2025 Review #653
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