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Compelling but... Ep-By-Ep full review
Review ep 1-3: Considering this is a MAME BL, I am pleasantly surprised on the lack of unconsentual scenes and inappropriate language. There is clearly immediate attraction between Rain and Payu and not from one side. The chemistry sizzles like lightning (pun intended) and builds up every time they meet. Although Rain vows to win Payu over in some stupid bet, we soon learn that Payu had his eye on Rain for some time already and is actually the one who fell first. He is clearly thrilled that Rain is slowly but surely swayed by the caring and charismatic Payu. I felt the tension building between them and in ep. 3 they have a very hot and spicy bed scene. Although the build up to this was almost perfect, I felt the shift from outside in the rain to inside the bathtub was a bit sudden. I am very excited to see the next episodes!!Ep. 4 and I'm invested in seeing this through. Although an actual plot is nowhere in sight, the interactions between Payu and Rain are everything. From (threatening to) putting in a suppository (yes, really...) to singing a beautiful lovesong up close... It's all so so good. The chemistry is off the charts and the atmosphere as a whole is just... I have no words. The lighting is a story on its own in every scene, looks and kisses, playfulness and sincerity, it's all put to frame exquisitely. One thing though... I'm kinda tired of waiting for the impactful first meeting of Sky and Prapai... Can we have it soon? Na? Na? Na ?
Ep.5/6 These guys.... They're bold and sensual and wholesome at the same time. From raw lust to cute baby in an instant and it does not annoy or bother. The dosing of moods is just so good! The annoying dangerous guy who thinks he's all that was annoying, but that's his job. Let's see what happens when Payu finds out about them taking his darling...
Ep7: who else took Rain than the asshole from earlier? He's a speciall kind of stupid pulling this stunt and it won't stand. Payu and Rain are a literal force of nature, no-one gets in their way. I love how fierce Payu gets cute over Rain and how Cute Rain fiercely defends Payu. It's so wholesome I could cry. Rain even gets the courage to confess he's with Payu to his friends and his proud expression is amazing. We get a little preview of what's to come starting next week. The story of Prapai and Sky will take off. Can't wait!!
Ep. 8: The PrapaiSky arc has been launched. It was and was not what I expected at the same time. Sky must have been seriously hurt to offer himself to Pai so easily. The sex looked like what it was: just sex. It then takes Pai 2 months to make up his mind and start pursuing Sky. 2 months?? Seems a bit lengthy... Then, the way he decides to woo Sky is a little on the creepy stalky side ngl. I would have called the cops on him. All it takes is a bouquet and a cheesy line to sway Sky. I would've thought he would be less easily charmed. I hope he will give Pai a very hard time before he lets him touch again.
Ep. 9. Omg, PrapaiSky could be even better than PayuRain! Poor Sky is dealing with traumatic experience(s), which seem to be related to his ex. He's having nightmares and these seem to get worse the more Pai is pursuing him. He is obviously affected by Pai's attention, but he wants none of it.
The interactions between Pai and Sky are intense. Every word, look, move meaningful.. The chemistry is -again- off the charts. How did they get these guys to fit so well together? It's almost match made in heaven so far. Even with an all but unconscious Sky it radiates from the screen. The torture of waiting a whole week for next episodes is real.
Ep 10-13. There is a lot to be said, some scenes are under a lot of discussion, but it all fits so well. Sky's ex is (of course) making a creepy rapey come back and Pai rescues Sky but not before serious damage was done and it takes a lot to get Sky to realize it is not his fault. It even takes Pai to hurt Sky by violating his privacy to make him come to his senses. That scene made me cry, It was so painful for both of them. In the end, both PaiSky and PayuRain are happy couples. But 13 ep bl's have a 14th ep. I hope to be able to see that one too since it will be a paid one.
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Short episodes and Some Scenes are cut!
Watch until Episode 13 which was aired yesterday.I am editing this comment as I watch complete the entire full season.
Prapai and Sky storyline on Episode 13 really touch my heart how their acting skills. But Sky mood changes too fast its like a flip of dice which makes me stunned. After Sky was raped again by his Ex in Prapai room I cannot think how Sky can change his mood or the fact he was just raped as okay no problem. I don't know how others might think or feel regarding this part here? Rain is shocked looking at Sky being raped this part here and asking are you okay "Answer me!" (Of course, Sky isn't okay. How can he be okay after being raped???) Watching this part makes me think is Rain in the right mind??? ? Rating remains the same. Like I said below unless they do season 2 or else I won't change the rating. The storyline jumps very fast and both couples. Makes it unexplained the unending who is Prapai uncle? And who is the guy in the photo with Prapai? If season 2 explain these mystery it would be good.
Phayu and Rain storyline is lovely drovey and I expected to see more because of the short preview I watch when Phayu grabs Rain outside the cafe while it was raining, Rain tries to run away from Phayu but we never get to see this scenes. Both their acting skills are good. Specially when Rain was kidnapped the scenes really capture my sight.
For Prapai and Sky their relationship progress too fast alot of people are unable to catch what's going on Sky suddenly change the inner feelings. We only watch Prapai persistent of wooing Sky.
The only thing is each storyline is too short. It cuts off when their relationship starts, we should get to see the sweetness after they started dating, if each storyline have 10 episodes I would rate full stars. Unless they do season 2 I will change this rating.
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Yessssss...no more highschool bullshit
no more school love storyWhat is really nice about this drama is that it is not about highschool love. The difference and uniqueness in the premises of the story is what made me hooked on this drama from the teaser only.
The set up of the teaser gave it all a Wattpad and unrealistic but lovable vibes what only best fictions can provide and the trailer didn't disappointed as well.
The story between rain and payu started nicely but also weirdly based on the circumstance they were put in but it didn't looked forced or out of flow due to how rain's character is depicted. Payu on the other hand is a well written bad boy and the actor did justice to it( when I say 'well written bad boy' i am not implying being bad is good).
Payu on the first episode is shown as a person who sleeps around if he's interested while rain as a person who sees the world way too nicely (he is very naive, will probably sell himself out without even knowing).
I love how their story went and how they were both persuing each other with mutual respect towards each other, their studies and work which other bl series take for granted (like how the hell do they even pass even though all they do is fall in love) being the first ever series to put this much attention on studies and exams. The most astonishing trait about payu was how he was always making it clear about what kind of relationship he wants and how serious he was. And also thanks to the non dragging plot and length, rain was smart enough to figure out his feelings on time.
The second couple was nice. Not a wholesome start at all. I actually hated how pai didn't really left any choice for sky but ofcourse that was how his character was. However the development was very cute and believable on pai's side and wholesome but a bit unrealistic on sky's side considering how it all started. But ofcourse people change and so do feelings.
Anyway everything about the drama is well written with Mount Everest level chemistry. Ignoring one or two flaws won't do any harm hence a mature drama with unique and enjoyable plot.
Definitely worth watching atleast once.
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Chemistry is phenomenal but story... ehhh
I personally think that one of the biggest factors why people liked this is because of the loveteams' chemistry. Tbh, story-wise, this series isn't the best but also not the worst, I would say. Through how realistic the casts in terms of acting & expressing 'love', this series worked. But let me break down this series...STORY:
Ngl, I have to agree with what others are saying; it is somewhat questionable(?) And another thing I have to agree with is that why all Mame's stories have to go like this, having questionable things in it. Idk why, tbh haha.
Bestfriends being inlove with another set of bestfriends, what a thing haha.
I dont hate how the story goes but at the same time, I got confused and sometimes questioned myself about the things happening. Like at first you'll feel giggly coz' of the characters' interaction but as it goes by, things get a bit off for me. I also dont understand why ppl think that PayuRain is the main and PrapaiSky is just a side couple where story-wise, the 2nd one is more interesting and somehow has more meaning to it. (Just being honest here..)
What I like about the overall story? Tbh, idk either, I just feel like watching it til' the end haha.
ACTING/CASTING:
I think this is where the whole series gets interesting and captivating; the casts.
The chemistry of BN and FP as PayuRain and PaiSky is just so good. How Payu looks at Rain in the series have no difference on how Boss looks at Noeul. Same as how Pai is so affectionate towards Sky is like how Fort is being clingy to his P'Peat. What I mean is I think character-wise, the casts are meant for their characters, indeed. The acting? Not perfect but still effective.
MUSIC:
Nothing too special but just right for the series. (Note: the scene where Payu sang makes the ost somehow cute hehe)
REWATCH VALUE:
Rewatching this is okay, just skip the NC scenes haha. But as someone who barely rewatch shows, yeah.. I'll maybe rewatch some scenes but not the whole series.
OVERALL:
For me, this series is 'okay' overall hehehe.
Ps. Pai is a green flag BUT only to Sky ?
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A show you'd wish never stops
I recently started getting into asian dramas. I began watching a lot of Ancient Chinese-mainland dramas such as New life Begins, My heart, Oh my lord, etc. Recently I've just started getting into BL/Yaoi shows and I came across TLITA series on IQYI. For it to be my first show out of the many I've began watching this show is top 2 for me compared to Kinn and Porsche.TLITA is a show that showcases a realistic view of how things are for the LGBTQIA+ community. The twist and turns from abusive past relationships, to misunderstandings, to the fear of trust others is something that many BL dramas haven't been able to replicate so far since I've began watching them.
TLITA showcases two couples P'Payu and Rain; P'Pai and Sky, both Sky and Rain and friends and same with P'Payu and P'Pai. They both have differences between their own relations with each other and how they've cultivated their relationships up until the end and even in the special episode.
THE SYMBOLISM IN THE RELATIONSHIPS
The relationship between P'Payu and Rain give you the glimpse of the naughty side of a relationship. From how they've met, to how they started bonding, to their current relationship status as of now they've been able to keep that side true to the characters. They both have a deep connection that surrounds this Dom/Sub sides of theirselves as its portrayed relatively in the series. P'Payu always teasing Rain and Rain always shy around P'Payu will give you the lighter view of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The relationship between P'Pai and Sky really showcases the very serious and common side to the community that, unfortunately, many people may deal with at times. Sky's abusive past is no strange too many people apart of the community as many of us are always objectified for sexual pleasures rather than being actually loved. Sky's past trauma is to bring light the many reasons why some people have hard time trusting others, and some may not be able to overcome that trauma or have someone out there like P'Pai willing to walk your path if you trust them enough.
If you are just getting into BL/Yaoi shows like I am here's my rating for a great show. Anytime you read one of my reviews and if you have a similar taste in mine then you'll trust my rating.
RATING
Symbolism: It's okay to not be okay, Be true to who you are, Love is strong, It's okay to trust again.
Plot/Storyline (9.9/10): The story that was told by the writers and directors are the best. With maybe one minor hole in the story such as how P'Payu knows P'Pakin, but overall the view of P'Payu and Rain to the very real traumas that was portrayed in Sky's character just makes it amazing.
Spicy/Hot scenes (10/10): They really showcase love between the later hot scenes when the couple has established themselves together. The motion between the actors, and some of the spicy language used during the scenes really shows an inside view on how sex really is not always hardcore and crazy sex.
If you love a show that going to make you fall in love with it TLITA is a show for you. It gives you everything that is needed for a thrilling, exciting, steamy show that makes you want so much more. If they make another season and its anything like the special episode trust me you're going to want to WATCH!
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Could have been a 9.5/10 without villians
It's so frustrating. You have an AMAZING show, with couples that have very good chemistry and overall their couple's lives are really interesting and character development is good. Not to mention it's all blazing hot.But then they go and ruin both arks with the most lazy, most problematic writing for villians. Eventhough absolutely 0 villians would have made the show fantastic. I had to lower my rating so much cause the poisonous stuff is really going extremely overboard. I can only be grateful that at least those parts ruined "only" 1 episode per arch.
Have absolutely all red flag trigger warnings for all the "romantic-heckin'-no-it's-just-plain-out-r-culture-tropes" prepared. Though thankfully the great majority of them is NOT between the couples! When you see those parts, skip over them for the sake of your sanity till you see the couples interact again, then it's basically over and you get all the lovely fluff again.
Why they did this to the show and the poor actors, I do not know! But if the ppl in charge make anything in future, they better cut it out. Noone, absolutely noone, will have take anything positive out of those scenes. By being that graphic, these scenes just trigger survivors and show the wrong ppl how to be particularly destructive!! Why promote that? Why not keep it down? People with empathy will get the horros without the visuals and ppl who don't get it, won't get it even if you show them! They learn from personal or close family&peer relationships only!!
- So, 70% really top!
- 10% dubious and "it's only not stalking cause they end up together". Can you plz stop promiting it these tropes. In real live the outcomes are mostly bad so do not sell to survivors & ppl unsure how to pursue a crush, that they could have had happy endings this way! Not happening!!! Don't do it! Bad messaging, bad behavioural modelling!!
- 20% are "r you kidding me? Where's the antidote to this toxic mind-broken stuff??
I can only recommend to watch the legit fluff, not normalise anything that doesn't fall under true consent (if saying no comes with negative consequences, then it's NOT consent), and really skip the r-culture stuff!
(If you do not know what r-culture is, then think 'making light of abuse in physically intimate context' and you'll probably figure it out)
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Fell short of the mark
First 5 episodes were fairly good; I didn't love the dubcon in the beginning but it wasn't dragged for too long so I enjoyed watching the smut/fluff. Boss & Noeul are hot so that helps. Episode 6 is where things start to go downhill, the biker guy was so cringe and was probably the worst actor in the series. Him kidnapping Rain in Episode 7 was the most OTT thing I've ever seen, it was silly and I had to look away from the screen a lot because of how much I was cringing.Now, whereas I tolerated the first couple well enough, I straight up did not like the second couple and the show got extremely hard to watch. Unlike how Rain/Payu had a clear 'mouth says no, body says yes' thing going on, Sky was being HARASSED by Prapai. He did not show interest in the first few episodes of their story, he genuinely seemed bothered. Also, there was no REASON for their relationship to happen. There was no reason for Prapai to fall for Sky. It just didn't make sense. Prapai had no character or personality at all.
LITA is only hyped for the NSFW scenes and yeah those are good, but it's not enough to hold up the whole show. I couldn't really enjoy the scenes because even though the chemistry was there, there wasn't anything actually strong about the relationships so I didn't feel as connected as I should have.
Acting: Ranges from bad to okay, but no one was good if I'm being honest. Some facial expressions were repetitive from each character although I guess the acting matches the low budget vibes so I can't complain too much.
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Sky has stolen my heart
I don't know how to rate this because I only love the second half. The first couple (Rain x Phayu) didn't work for me. I couldn't get over the non-con elements, their relationship dynamic was seriously upsetting to me and Rain was annoying.I really like the second half of the show however. I've watched it three times already and it's probably gonna become a comfort show for me. It ONLY works as a fictional story! A lot of Prapai's actions would not be okay in real life. Also, the ending felt rushed, the story could have used another episode. But that being said, I really like Sky as a character, he feels very relatable to me and I totally understand his actions. I also enjoyed watching Sky and Prapai's relationship develop. I like the scenes with Sky's friends, their very buys college life. I don't know... this show (the second half) just works for me even though I am fully aware of it's problematic aspects. I'm a sucker for some of the tropes. Like character A comforting character B who's having a nightmare is probably one of my favorite tropes of all time. So yeah, it's not a show that I feel comfortable recommending to others because it's problematic af and potentially quite triggering but I will just quietly enjoy it by myself every once in a while.
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Plain, superficial, only good parts are sex and kiss scenes
I was excited when I first saw the trailer for this BL. The main couples are beautiful, the story involves motorcycling hot fuckboys, and the production looks of decent quality. Sadly, this BL falls short on pretty much every aspect except for the intimate scenes. The storyline is boring and barely existent. I tried to care for the characters but I ended up watching the rest of the episodes with the fast forward button.The music is low budget, the acting is fine but specifically Rain stands out as awkward with his manga like acting.
Also, they should have renamed to title to fit the motorcycle theme beter. Love in the air does not describe this drama well.
It is a shame that such pretty faces are not doing much more than portraying some simple bad fuckboy story. I don't think the actors are to blame for everything of course, the writing also needed work. Not recommended unless you just wanna see some cute guys be gay, but an edit video is good for that.
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Just Missed Being Memorable
There is such a natural rhythm to this series, and I have to admit that all the performers were top notch. I applaud their level of comfort in showing us the love scenes with naturalness and intensity. They were not afraid to show us that they were in love, and I felt like they meant it. This is a remarkably impactful series that just missed being profoundly memorable. We needed to see, feel, and know the pain of being raped, physically abused and psychologically tortured from an early onset so we could feel it on a deeper level. Do not be afraid to take it one step further. There was a deeper message here. Show it all. But I applaud this series for the progress that has been made. I was deeply moved. I sobbed a lot in the last episode of this series.Was this review helpful to you?
