honestly just watch ramking scenes if you don't want to suffer
so, it's been awhile since I watched this series in full so my memory is a tad bit spotty on all my own opinions1. I do not enjoy the main couple AT ALL. They both are extremely toxic to each other throughout the series. Bohn is weirdly mean to Duen and it seems like he kind of was overly pushy to get him into the relationship and wasn't respectful of giving him time to come around to it. It also seemed like he was overly possessive and had a lot of toxic jealousy throughout the whole series. It felt like we were on loop with them. The whole entire show.
2. MhekBoss. Honestly I was okay with their plot line and even their wife/husband thing didn't offend me. I just wasn't like EXTREMELY attached to them. I am a bit of a sucker for friends to lover plot lines though, It seems like they moved a little bit quick once Boss (?) found out Mhek liked him. The dubbing IS kinda weird but my non-observant ass didn't notice it until it was pointed out to me.
3. TharaFrong - I honestly enjoyed both of their characters, and enjoyed that Frong really really really wanted to hate Thara from the beginning but the doctor's cheerful and odd nature kind of left him with no choice but to become WHIPPED. Watching him struggle with this was also very nice. I am a Thara stan honestly. MD is my baby and Thara is the cutest little weirdo. Lizards for life!!!
4. RamKing (truly the only reason to stick with the series). It honestly seem like the directors had favorites with this one. They got the most visually stunning scenes throughout the shows. They got the healthiest relationship dynamics. They got the BEST storyline. I honestly liked the comparison of plants vs dogs. King is used to caring for plants which takes a lot of effort and they really give him no response besides growth. While Ram has an affinity for dogs which are very cheerful and hyper and outwardly loving. So, it makes sense why they would be good for each other bc King is like the dogs he fears and Ram is like the plant. Their growth was amazing. I love how patient King is with Ram and respectful of his anxieties and quietness. While Ram never led on King and tried to be as open as he was comfortable with.
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Hmmmm I’m on the fence....
So just finished this one,Things I liked:
Ting Ting - she rocked but I hope they find her a boyfriend in season 2.
Ram and King - the development of their feelings for each other was really good. Chemistry was good too. Both very good actors and a heartfelt confession and a lovely kiss - eventually
Boss choosing Mek
Cooper is super cute reminds me a bit of Fluke Caskey
Perth is super cute
The two children were super cute
Things I didn’t like:
Ram not talking - it was silly
A lot of it was very childish
Deun and Bohn - Bohn bullied Deun practically every episode. One minute they behave like school boys the next Bohn is trying to get Deun in the sack. Chemistry was ok but the kisses were just a lip press and were incredibly awkward - in the end they both started to annoy me tbh - tells him he loves him but won’t let him lay a finger in him - what’s that all about!
Mek - was voice dubbed and it wasn’t done well at all
No chemistry between Mek and Boss whatsoever yet they had allegedly been in love with each other for years
The stereotypical overweight overly camp pushy man at the camp site - please ffs!
Zero chemistry between Frong and Thara
The lack of explanation from Bohn about the boy that kissed him
Save for the bullying from Bohn I did enjoy most of the BL. It’s OST was ok too. There was no poor student, they all lived in mansions! The story trips along at an ok pace. Not too many dramas to deal with and those that do arise are not dragged out overly. Save for Ram’s Dad but I am guessing they will deal with that in season 2.
There are lots of pretty faces, but not too much action, typical GMMTV
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I want Season 2 asap!!!
I started watching without any expectation, I thought I will be another pastime with an unspectacular Series. But I have to say with every episode it increased. The last episode was climaxed. The best of the complete series. The feelings... the pain, the happiness... rollercoaster... and then the end. That's why I need the Season 2 asap.The only thing I have to say is that I didn’t see a main couple. All four couples were on the same level and the chemistry between Talay and Perth was indescribable.
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Ram and King were much more interesting than main couple tbh.. Best written and very interesting BL couple.
Please more Frong and Thara in season 2. I mean even their story with limited screen time was more interesting than Main couple and Boss&Mek imo.
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Second Couples Very Interesting
I enjoyed how Bohn and Duen came to their realization of liking each other although there is a little too much insecurity on Bohn's part that would cause a normal person pause before going into the relationship. However, they each show some tender moments towards each other and I don't mind supporting their journey. The funniest scenes were when each one tries not to be the bottom in the relationship, due to listening to their friends' bad advice. They eventually find their way to what works for them.However, I am all in for RAM/KING and would watch a whole show just about them. My Engineer did a great job of allowing the four couples equal screen time so they could develop and you could get invested. But I think the ones to watch are going to be Ram and King. They were so not obvious, that it was a nice surprise. Looking forward to Season 2!
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The story is so so, kind of typical. They're all totally clueless but Duen and Bohn are clueless in the, "the writers are only doing this because they need more plot" kind of way. But the chemistry between the actors is ?????. TBH this drama really only gets me going for KingxRam and BossxMek. The OST is also sooooo catchy. What a nice light hearted BL. Very refreshing after some of the more recent ones. If you like BL, definitely add this to your PTW list. I will definitely rewatch this at some point.
Just as a warning, the last episode ended on a bit of a cliff hanger for one of the couples, but THERE IS GOING TO BE A SECOND SEASON!!! so I think that they are setting they up to be the leads for the next season which makes me super excited!.
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Watching Season 2 immediately !!
*outline*This is another one of those dramas I've watched where my first impression on it wasn't all that excited. But I'd heard about this drama from many sites and sources online so I finally got around to watching it.
*thorough*
STORY : It's a very cliche plot, from the beginning to the end - mind the rest of the ships though. I'll admit, most of the ships I didn't expect but while I watched the series I started imagining each relationship more and at the end I just ended up loving each couple equally. However, the confession scenes for the side couples were the best, the main couple's confession scene was way too longed out. But it was constructed that way for a reason, so I totally understand. Even the rejection scenes were to die for, but thank goodness this drama didn't make me cry too much. Yeah, sure, there were many climaxes that kept getting in the way of their relationships but no one stayed mad or angry for too long, and before I knew I was smiling at them like an idiot. The pace for this drama was perfect too, not a single scene was wasted. I just wish there was a more finished ending to the series but S2 is out soon and I'm starting on that ASAP. I also realized how deep my love is for BL. I'm practically married to the ships--- fite me :0
ACTING/CAST : Individually calling out my favorite characters would get too long so I'll just say my general take on this series was just way too good. The main couple, though, were perfect for each other. And this is probably one of the very few times I think this about drama. Especially when they smiled, that just changed the whole mood of the scene. They all acted so well, even the background actors. (Side note: I was actually surprised over Ryan Peng's appearance. I didn't know him before this drama but I was so confused over why he was speaking in a different language, with a different person doing a voice-over.)
MUSIC : I actually didn't like most of the tracks, but the reason I gave the music a high rating is because the music made up the whole drama. Watching through every episode, nearly every scene had background music - whether vocal or instrumental. It also fed to my love for the ships as I really vibed with the scenes and empathized with each character more easily.
REWATCH VALUE : Despite loving this series so much while watching it, I slightly doubt I'll come back to it. But I will definitely miss the characters and their ships. Probably even binge-watch some videos for the ships or the making of the drama. If it takes too long for Season 2 to air then I will definitely watch this again just to relive and revisit the story
*recommendations*
I would definitely recommend this for anyone.
'Why R U?' and/ '2 Moons' if you're into the same character development.
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This series can be seen as the dark horse for the first half of 2020. I was more excited to watch 2gether the series and WRU? just by the trailers as they drew me in. When I saw this was coming out and after watching the trailer, I wasn't that much excited. However, I still decided to watch it, because I try to give all BL series a go. And I am glad that I did, cause this series was clearly more enjoyable to me than the other two that I was originally eager to watch!Story-9.5/10
This story was simple, yet it was beautifully told! I loved being introduced to these friends and the guys who they will in turn develop feelings/ have relationships with. What stood out to me was that the director was able to give an ample amount of time for each of the BL couples. This series had four- one MC and three supporting. And I loved all of them. They were all developed beautifully and well, which I think is very rare in BL series as it seen that other BL couples are not properly developed in other series, leaving us viewers either confused or wanting more of them. A reason for this could be due to the fact that this series clearly had better editing skills than the last two series that I recently finished watching. They were able to achieve this due to the fact that they released this series a whole month behind it's original airdate, so that they can fix it's editing as well as for it to show in various countries once viewers were using the WETV app. What annoyed me was the lack of communication between the MC. I am seeing to much of this in BL's, as if that is there go to move and it is getting quiet annoying now. Now to talk about the characters.
Bohn and Duen- I know hat there are some viewers who didn't like the main couple. But in all honest, I adored them. Why? Because neither person did a 180 when they finally got together. Yeah they quarreled over silly simple things, but when they were wrong- they apologized. They showed growth AND they still remained the same way. For me, it felt like they were telling each other you met me like this, then you will love me like this- they didn't have to change to be with one another. In one episode that shows growth is where Bohn asked Duen to move in with him and he told him to give them a year and if they were still together then yes. That right there is growth and sensibility compared to some other BL series as they were basically with each other for less than one month.
Ram and King- God! I feel for these two so hard when they started having scenes together! I loved them to death! The progress of their relationship was so sweet and simple. King helped Ram through his personal situation and became his rock. They really carried me through an emotional rollercoaster in that last episode and I cannot wait to see more of them!
Boss and Mek- From bestfriends to lovers! In the beginning I really did not have any opinion on this couple. But, as the series progressed and we saw more of them, I loved them. My heart broke every time Mek's heart broke. And then with the introduction of Fon in some earlier episodes who liked Boss, I felt more in pain. I am not gonna lie, I honestly thought that Fon had no feelings for Boss, but she truly loved him that she was willing to give up her dream to actually be with him. I was glad that they wrote Fon in a good light and not like a vindictive person. This is where some other BL writer's could take points as well!
Thara and Frong- They came in late in the series and they have stolen my heart. I loved their interaction with each other. And I can't to see more of them in the next season (especially since Thara only now sees Frong as his junior and nothing more).
I loved all of the side characters. All of their friends and families added what I enjoyed about this series! I especially adored Ting Ting! She was truly entertaining.
Acting-Cast-10/10
Everyone's acting was so good and enjoyable. You can see that everyone enjoyed working with each other and it was able to transcend into the screen. They were all able to play their characters so beautifully and felt the emotions that they all felt. I truly enjoyed them.
Music-9/10
I usually don't pay attention to music in series. But when Bohn and Duen was in the woods and the music played in the background- yeah, that really got to me. So, because of that, I raised it to a 9.
Rewatch Value- 10/10
Without a doubt, I will rewatch this series. Even the dreaded episode thirteen I will watch over again, cause things were actually cleared up nicely in the final episode.
Overall-9.5/10
This is currently the highest rating that I have given for a Thai BL series for 2020 that started in 2020 and finished in 2020. I don't know if any other series will take over- I will just have to wait and see. In the end, My Engineer was truly a great series and I would highly recommend it to other people.
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My first bl
Back then in 2020 one of friend(who was bl fan) reccommed 'My engineer ' to me because they knew that i am bl fan too.Because as i said, it was my first bl so i didn't know enough things for this 'world'.
After i finished it, i watched many other bls and i understand the disadvantage/advantages.
Advantage:
◇i laugh sooo much you can't imagine, they made my day, they were my search of happiness back to these days
◇They give me a 'lesson':that you should not criticize a series only by its plot cause in my instance if i would focus only to the series without give it a chance i would never watch it
◇ It a light and happy serie
◇They gave the time which every couple deserved
About disadvantage i could say:
◇law budget &
◇some scenes were too fake
[Even tho, I am happy that this was my first bl cause they gave me courage (i had exams that year)+they made my days lighter than before♡]
☆I recommend it if you want to laugh (in a good way;) and to have great time ☆
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I Need Season 2 Already!
I really enjoyed this series. I liked that we followed all the different couples and how the couples all differed from each other.Bohn & Duen:
I wasn’t a huge fan of these two together if I’m honest, they both got jealous pretty easily & didn’t really communicate very well when something was bothering them.
Ram & King:
Okay so I might be slightly biased when it comes to these two because I have the biggest crush on Perth, but I actually really adored these two. Even though there wasn’t much talking per se I felt like they found their own way of communicating with each other. And they respected each other’s boundaries when it came to dealing with things, like when Ram’s dad had an affair and he found out, he went straight to King someone he trusted & King didn’t try & pry, he just let Ram know that he was there for him.
Mek & Boss:
I definitely thought these two were sweet together but also slightly frustrating. They were another two who if they only talked to each and had been more open with one another they could’ve saved them self so much hurt. I did like seeing them both embracing their feelings for the other and being comfortable enough to share that in front of their friends.
Thara & Frong:
These two did not get enough screen time to fully develop in my opinion hopefully we’ll get more in season 2, but from the interactions between them I really like them. I hope it’s not gonna end up another one sided feeling sort of thing as that was hinted towards the end of S1, but I’ll guess we’ll have to wait and see.
Overall really enjoyed this series & looking forward to Season 2.
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Each and every couple has a unique Story, i think thats the best thing of the series. The Charakters are really different from other series. They don´t have this typical drama, the way the story goes is just amazing. Will not spoil but wants to talk about the Couples, MekBoss have such a beautiful relationship they loved each other without knowing they love each other. BhonDuen are the most cutest and clamsy couples who i ever saw. RamKing is ma favorite couple among them, they don´t have to show their love with kiss or hug even through Ram talks less but the chemistry between them is just a magic. TharnFong they are the silent couple but i feel they already fallen for each other but don´t know what they feel.
Overall i will recommend to watch this series and get your own impresstion and last but not least i love this series and waiting for season 2.
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