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Expect a unique storyline, great break from recycled tropes and settings.
This was a refreshing watch, the OST was really good and the show knew how to set the mood for many of the heavier scenes. I liked that the romance didn't give me whiplash and was naturally sprinkled in the story, their development was fast but steady and with no crazy hiccups or unnecessary angst in the middle.The character of Thup was so lovely. I really liked how Pooh portrayed Thup, he easily became one of the most loveable characters of the show and some people criticise Pooh's acting but I think he fit Thup very very well and even the weak moments weren't THAT bad that it renders the show unwatchable. I absolutely loved the choice of giving him heterochromia and then barely addressing it, it made it so much cuter and the audience could simply accept it with no fancy explanations, I loved how even the scenes of Thup as a babie had different colored eyes. Hands down one of the best stylistic choices for a character I've seen in these BLs. It was perfect.
The show had it's ups and downs, wasn't without any plot holes and definitely didn't really fully go into all the ghost and fantasy aspects but I still liked the depth, it was just right and easy to understand for most people.
Last two episodes could've definitely been written better but a fine ending nonetheless and it's nothing so bad, aside from a bit of rage baiting the audience, that should be reason enough to drop the show.
Darin and Sey were...interesting. I didn't feel all that attached to them, their angst was a bit stupid to me and I liked them individually but as a side couple they were a bit all over the place. That said, I liked their dynamic by the last episodes as Darin finally could respect Sey's beliefs and even share them with him a bit.
Now, lastly, Inspector Singha. What a character. He was honestly just the right mix of bashful, serious, and cheeky. Pavel did amazing as him. I loved the styling for him and how you could tell just from the back that it was P'Singha on the screen. His character was very likeable too and although a bit mean and stupid sometimes- (cough cough last two episodes) he still landed perfectly as a good morally correct police officer, friend, and eventually lover to Thup. And that was quite nice to watch.
Thup and Singha were really good together and they really did become each other's family.
Please watch this if you're like me and are always looking for something new and nice
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Go in to it expecting naked gun meets Thai BL...do not be serious. Prepare for whiplash.
Where do I even start...Let me give it it's flowers and grace first.A very fun watch if you don't want to use any brain and like seeing fine men look fine. The music is really good, although a bit overused (whenever they play the stripped vocal version of the chorus during ANY romantic scene-) , the cast seems like they're really trying their best and I can appreciate that. There's fun moments, trope-y cute scenes that highlight the chemistry between the actors, and amazing wardrobe for Kamin (like I said, fine men looking fine).
Now, to the nitty gritty of it all. The sudden switch from murder investigation to them acting lovey dovey gives me such whiplash. This story has many types of characters but none I'd describe as feeling real; if you want grounded in reality, this is not the show for you. The pacing feels so odd, 10 episodes is very short for a story with a murder mystery and a romcom going along side, the show does not pause to let the viewer take in anything, it's too comfortable switching genres and expecting the viewers to be okay with it. Even the actors seem confused sometimes on how to act in a scene, Jade will go from being teary and pondering over his relationship with his brother to being flirtatious with Kamin immediately, with no real discussion of comfort between the two, no bonding moment, no "You've done well, I can see how you try your best for your brother", literally anything to acknowledge his real person feelings. None.
Their relationships has no real substance, they've barely had a real conversation. The chemistry exists between the actors but not the characters. I really hope this makes sense to someone; they seem to have this unexplained attachment with each other which feels really quick and gives a sense of "Did I miss something...?" to the viewer.
The action scenes are shot badly, they could've really done those better. The show doesn't really have moments of catharsis or satisfaction that you'd expect in a suspense drama like this. It doesn't really want you to think too much about it either. And I don't, so I enjoy it. There are so many easy fixes and realistic ways that would benefit them and protect the people in line to be murdered but they just...don't do that. They couldn't care less about it really.
Go into this expecting a fun silly cop BL, the case doesn't matter that much, the scenes are cute, depth is non existent, but a fun watch still.
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