Bad Buddy

Admirable BL drama

I request you to just go and start watching this series already buddy, because you are too late if you are reading all the reviews first and then going to watch.
I have been watching BL dramas since covid lock down, and I felt happy to see how people are directing the BL dramas with such a cute plots. I liked all the BL dramas I watched till now. Mainly GMMtv channel BL's are so adorable to watch. When ever I watch any drama I learnt something which is applicable for my present life. Bad buddy is one of such meaningful yet entertaining drama with cute plot twists.
When I first watched the trailer, I just fell in love with the plot and actors who played the role Pat and Pran. Bad Buddy is a journey of two buddies who born as rivals and destined to be together forever. The main thing in this BL drama is that there is no such people called toxic. Even though their parents are rivals they never over reacted to the Sexual orientations of their children and their friends were sad only because they kept their relation secret but never questioned about their relationship. This makes the series to re-watch as much as we want.
Each episode contains romance and comedy together with lots of emotions filled in it. Actors ohm and nanon were just awesome and their acting was so real they just walked into the character and done justice to the characters they took. The romantic scenes were so adorable and they are not too horny like other dramas( not only BL, But also other dramas). Many dramas just show us how main leads first fights with each other, then fall in love with each other, then a kiss / hug and directly jump into the bed scene. Many BL dramas were shown us that love between two people happens after that silly bed scene. I just got bored with these repeated plots. But when i watched Bad buddy series, i realized that this is the best drama out of all which is totally filled with correct sort of emotions and actions. This series also contains kiss scenes but not the forced one like other series.
Pat and pran characters just show us how a relationship should be maintained in a healthy way and how to respect each other's personality,taste,time,privacy, favorites, dreams, future goals,..etc. Even though their parents are not in a state to approve their relationship, they had never gone against their parents nor let their parents to destroy their relationship. They just continued their relationship together and faced the obstacles together by fulfilling each other career goals. There are many meaningful dialogues and romantic lines which i loved so much while watching and they made me re-watch the series for many times:
"We might not be able to change the world, all we could do was just adjust to it and live happily. We might not be able to change people around us, but they couldn't change the two of us either." - PatPran
"In the end one of us will win and the other one will lose. But if my victory puts my boyfriend in trouble, I'd rather lose" - Pat
"I can be anywhere, as long as i have you" - Pran
"Lets play Speedy quizzes, i don't want to just compete, I want to know you better" - Pat
"Just because I'm not telling people doesn't mean I don't like you" -Pran
Sacrificing little things for our love is necessary but sacrificing our love for other people is just foolishness. So just keep loving without any fear and give time sometime to make things go on our way. My kind apologies if i hurt anybodies feelings. I trust that this review may be helpful.

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Some things just go together, like Pat and Pran

I'm not one to usually write reviews, but after being on this ride for 3 months I felt it necessary. This BL is far above the rest. It is a huge breath of fresh air with how positive and healthy the relationship is. This is one you will not regret watching. This will set the new benchmark for any BL to come after this.

I have never had a show have me waiting every single week with high anticipation for the episode to be released. I have never had a show keep me up the night before the final episode like this one. I was terrified that Pat and Pran would be torn apart. I was terrified that they would suddenly turn toxic.

Instead of turning toxic, they communicate with each other, they come up with plans with each other. They don't completely devote all of their time to each other they focus on their own goals, which is healthy!!!

I am usually one to hate time jumps, this is the only time jump that I've ever thoroughly enjoyed. Hats off to P'Aof for delivering an absolutely perfect series, not just for the BL world, but for the drama world.

To fake a break up for 4 years takes dedication, it was refreshing to see that even at the end the parents knew they couldn't keep them apart. So while the boys thought they were still a secret their parents knew the whole time!

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Bad Buddy - You Came, You Triumphed and You Conquered all our hearts

I have to give it P'Aof. He Literally is the best director in the whole world. Never was I so happy to have been fooled by a preview. From the beginning till the end You literally had us on the edges of our seats, making us eagerly wait for every Friday to make us see this Masterpiece. The series breaks stereotypes and proves that true love conquers all. The Story, the acting, the cast, the visuals, everything was perfect. I'd literally re-watch this series for another hundred times and never get tired of it. Pat and Pran from enemies to friends to lovers navigate and deepen their relationship with each other's support and with communication - something which many series lack and one which Bad Buddy Championed. This series is the New Benchmark for BLs. It deserves the fame and recognition and I hope to see Ohm and Nanon in another Bl directed by P'Aof himself. Dont forget to keep it high in your watchlist and Don't Forget the series iconic quote: You may not be able to change the world, But the world can't change you either. So live your life the way you want.

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BL THAT IS WORTH THE HYPE

I want to start this review off by saying this BL is one that is so worth the hype! It progressively kept getting better and better. When I first watched the unofficial trailer during GMMTV 2021 I was hooked, but when the official trailer came out I was a bit disappointed (I just wasn't as into it as the unofficial trailer). However, when the actual series came out boy was I FARRRRR from being disappointed. This series is a MASTERPIECE. The acting is phenomenal and Ohm and Nanon did an amazing job at bringing Pat and Pran to life (they seriously deserve many awards for this series). Their chemistry was so good and there was nothing awkward about them at all, everything looked so natural. They conveyed emotions effortlessly and I swear their acting is top notch! Another thing about this BL is it defeats the stereotypes typically found in other BLs like the husband and wife/top and bottom stereotype, I'm not gay I only like him stereotype, homophobic parents, etc. ALSO WE GET SOME GL CRUMBS IN THIS DRAMA FROM INK AND PA. Another thing that I loved about this drama was that Pat and Pran had such a healthy relationship and communicated! They did not let silly misunderstandings drag on and get between them when they were finally together and they worked through things together and fixed things right away. They leaned on each other and were each others strength during tough times. ALSO WANNA MAKE A SPECIAL MENTION TO PAT BECAUSE THAT BOY WAS SERIOUSLY THE BEST. HE REALLY DID EVERYTHING HE COULD TO MAKE PRAN HAPPY AND I SERIOUSLY NEED A PAT IN MY LIFE. This series was never boring and I looked forward to watching a new episode every Friday (and for me that is amazing because I usually get bored watching ongoing dramas because I lose my excitement). This series had everything one could ever ask for: romance, comedy, a little bit of angst and drama. Overall, this BL was so entertaining and incorporated various lessons into the plot. Props to P'Aof, Ohm, Nanon, and the rest of the cast and production team for giving us Bad Buddy.

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What more can be said about this masterpiece that hasn't already been said?

I'll try though XD.

Bad Buddy excelled my expectations in every way, this being a GMMTV series I didn't know what to expect. I kept my expectations low because while yes more of their series have been good, others start strong then fall apart as they head towards the finish line. So, I was cautions...
But:
Bad Buddy? Surprised me. It was special from the beginning it always took the unexpected turn which pleasantly surprised me and made me happy. The plot was nicely tied with the themes told making one of the best BL series I have ever seen. This was my first time seeing Nanon I had heard how talented this kid is but knowing this was his first BL I was skeptical. WELL He surprised me! Yes, he's as talented as everyone has said he is, but I was expecting that uncomfortableness that we often get from the actors in this series. I'm happy that we never, ever got that from him. His scenes with Ohm were so natural that it was hard to believe that it was his first time playing a lgbtq character. He settled naturally into Pran's skin. I'm thankful for that. He's definitely become one of my favorite actors thru this series. I felt all of his emotions as I watched him, give him all the awards because he deserves them. I hope we get to see him in another BL in the future & if it's with Ohm even better!
I've been Ohm's fan since he did, He's Coming to Me. It was nice to see him in another BL. I knew he was gonna be amazing here and he didn't disappoint. Actually, he's gotten even better. His chemistry with Nanon was explosive. They are one of the most natural couples, the little touches they added to Pat and Pran were top notch too.
The rest of the cast was good too, just wish we would have seen more of Wai, Korn, Pa & Ink. All amazing characters in their own right. But this series was centered on Pat & Pran, I understand that the whole attention was on them.
The OST wow.... I'm in love. Perfect touch of adding the songs into the story. Nanon's voice was perfect for them too.
Rewatch Value???? 10 of course I will be watching this as many times as I can.
Overall? If I could give it more than 10 I would. Since on MDL I can't go over 10 though it has to be a 10 XD.
Thank you, Bad Buddy, for being the masterpiece you are, for always exceeding expectations, breaking dumb cliche's + molds. Likable characters. Having a strong couple who never let anything, or anyone get in the way of their love. & For having cohesive storytelling & most importantly for not being afraid to tell the story you wanted. If anyone still hasn't seen this show, what are you waiting for? Do it now. No regrets I guarantee. One of the best BL's I have seen in a long time.

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Love is Love and in the end, it will always win!

Bad Buddy Series is standing out in the BL genre like a diamond in the rough and for very good reasons.

For one, the onscreen couple Ohm Nanon is an awesome force! I can’t resist falling in love with them since the series started. I have been a huge fan of Ohm since He’s Coming To Me and wow this boy is flawlessly talented. His acting skills have won him awards so I was a little worried Nanon wouldn’t measure up because I haven’t seen any of his shows. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Nanon is a powerhouse just like Ohm and what a searing chemistry these two have. There were several memorable scenes that were so well done and played with my emotions. My heart didn’t stand a chance. This is a match made in BL heaven! Words are not enough to describe how amazing Ohm Nanon are.

Hats off to P’Aof! He didn’t let those talents go to waste. His direction and romantic story telling is cohesive and effective in its delivery and execution. He kept it simple and easy to follow. It was light, feel good and wonderful in so many ways as it consciously avoided head scratching stereotypes that are so far out from reality. I think this is what a BL should be.

They also found wonderful familiar supporting casts from the friends to the parents. I love Ink Pa so much! WaiKorn (played by Jimmy and Drake) who initially pissed off became lovable in the end.

From the instrumentals used to the 3 main songs (Just Friend, Secret, Our Song), Bad Buddy became a truly enjoyable journey because of the wonderful soundtrack.

Never mind that this love story is nothing new and used the tired old trope of enemies turned lovers in yet another university setting, or if they peppered it with so much PP you’d be absolutely bladdered if you turn it into a drinking game lol!

Bad Buddy was created with so much heart and made me believe in love all over again ! I can’t believe it’s over.
Now time for some rewatch.

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A masterpiece of a series that sets a new standard for all BL dramas

NO-SPOILER REVIEW

I don't even know where to begin. Do yourself a favor and just watch this series. It does everything right. Watching it was a wonderful journey and I'm just sad that it had to come to an end.

Pros
- The casting. The acting. The chemistry. All sheer perfection. Ohm and Nanon made this series the phenomenon that it is. The attention to detail, the subtleties of expressions, the realism, it's all perfection.
- The plot unfolds wonderfully in a way that keeps you invested from start to finish. It takes you through such a wide range of emotions in the best way possible.
- The music is top-tier and really elevates the series. Just hearing the OST immediately transports you back into the story.

Cons
- There were a couple moments where they could have shown some things more detail, or addressed certain points that they glossed over. It plays into an overarching theme of just wanting more of this entire series. The fact that it had to end was the biggest downside.

Overall
- What are you waiting for? Watch it. This series sets a new standard for all dramas, BL or not.

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The beginning of a new Era of BLs?

okay, the final curtain has fallen of one of the most hyped BLs since 2020. And damn what a ride...

even with his flaws in storytelling and the conflicts which are resolved in just an episode had Bad Buddy an undeniable deep emotional impact, primarily thanks to the great Mainactors who are definitely some of the best actors of a BL. Everything felt natural, the dramatic scenes but also their everyday life as a couple.

The other great influence was the directing of Backaof who already proved that he could push the boundaries of the BL-Genre, but here he also tries something new, like the perspective of the show which is equal as a couple and not with one Main character and his love interest. Or the meta jokes about some tropes like „gay for you“ and „Husband and Wife“.

But besides that, there is also another level that is very soft, metaphoric but also very personal like the tears in Prans eyes in episode 4 or the monologue of Tong (the zero waste guy) , that the world can’t change him. At this moment is Bad Buddy more than a BL but very carefully in a subversive, melancholic way which truly touched my heart.

All in all, I’m happy about the success of Bad Buddy and even if it’s not that masterpiece, as it is hyped right now, it’s still a great show and I’m curious if the success of Bad Buddy will affect the BL-Genre as a whole.

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basic story line done right

I have NEVER written a review while a show was airing. I would usually wait for all episodes to be released and for it to be finished airing. But I personally NEED to tell people to watch this show, even though it's still in the process of airing.

Bad Buddy is about two boys who basically had no choice but to hate each other from birth. Their families have been hating each other ever since a certain incident. So, the mains, Pat and Pran. Have been "enemies" ever since birth. They never thought of being friends once in their lifetime. Does the plot sound basic? Yes. But does it mean it's bad? No. Basic plots can be good and amazing if it's done right. And with Bad Buddy, they've done it amazing.
The mains Pat and Pran are funny together! hilarious I could even say! I laugh at least every episode! Or most. Bad Buddy will have you CRAVING for the next episode. It'll be on your mind 24/7.

Now to the acting. I've personally never seen Ohm or Nanon in any drama I've watched. But just from this, they're official on my favorite actors list! I would go more in depth into why they're there but that would contain spoiler. I personally a certain episode will make a click go into your head. To see that they're acting is superb. The side characters aren't stargazing but Ohm and Nanon just make the whole acting category a 10.

Music? Hmmm, never really thought about it? It blends good in the background though! I haven't noticed a soundtrack that was terrible.

If you're thinking to past this because you're too busy or the time length is long for me. Do, NOT skip this! I literally just put this show on my list on a wimp, I didn’t think it would be THIS amazing! This is one of the bl's that would make your heart explode with cute/sweet/wholesome moments!

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Achievement unlocked ♥

- Breaking down “I’m straight but I like you” – achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “who’s top” - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “wifey-hubby” nonsense - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “yesterday I hated you, today suddenly I love you” - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “Let me explain you” (but not explaining) - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “I love you but if my friends and family don’t like I can’t be with you” - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “a homosexual couple is something out of normal and under extra ordinary circumstances” - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “use lesbian couple as a peripheral diversion” - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “suddenly in the end everything is soooo easy for us” - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down “sexual scenes are awkward and not funny-normal” - achievement unlocked
- Shaking, shimmying and breaking down stereotypes - achievement unlocked
- Breaking down THE VERY ESSENCE OF BL FROM A STRAIGHTS VIEW - achievement unlocked, GOLD METAL AND GAME OVER.

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Cute romantic and adorable

This drama is absolutely adorable. I didn’t expect it to be such a healing story to watch.
Pat and Pran are two of the best caring and lovely main characters I met in a while. Also, the relationship between Pat and his sister is beautifully portrayed (she is one of my favorite character) they’re always so supportive of each other!
The plot is well written, the dialogues are super cute, the interactions between all the friends are really well made and the chemistry between Nanon and Ohm is unbelievably good (the first kiss made me having goosebumps, I really felt it on my skin). In my opinion their acting is the cherry on top of the entire series.

The trope enemies (to friends) to lovers is portrayed in such a fresh and cute way that makes you fall in love again and again with both the main characters, episode after episode.
It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and it’s all so good! I swear, Pran and Pat have such a beautiful and healthy relationship that I’m watching each episode with a smile stucked on my face.

I’m also enjoying the OST a lot and the fact that there’s this particular song that it’s so meaningful throughout the whole story.

I can’t wait to see how it will continue… but for sure this couple is already one of my favorite.

***

OKAY, I JUST FINISHED IT. AND I ALREADY MISS IT SO BAD.
This is the cutest drama I’ve ever watched. For real. Please, PLEASE, go watch it, now. It will bring you happiness. I promise.
It’s a rare gem. The cast, the production, the story, the songs… everything is beyond perfection.
I really hope to see OhmNanon together again, cause they’re a once in a lifetime duo, they literally are the best couple I’ve ever seen.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WORK.

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Bad Buddy Shows That GMMTV Can Do Better

From the beginning of my watch to now, I think there is a completely different view on this series than I originally had. In the beginning, when this was first announced at the GMMTV 2021 lineup, this was on the very bottom of my list. It looked like a typical Uni BL that, of course, I was going to watch, but I wasn't going to think anything of it. But from then to now, I feel like that has changed for sure. Bad Buddy was again, a very successful and pleasing BL that a lot of people can find entertainment in. However, Bad Buddy did have its little slice of irreverence and irksome characters.

Let's Dive In.

Production was decent, just the same old it always is. The rooftop was very nice though, and probably the best to come out of production. I did like the montages of them going to each other's door and hanging items. Pat sneaking in with his blanket was by far my favorite. Way too many ad placements. Usual for GMMTV, but I've seen smaller companies do way less at advertising (Have you ever watched Arm Share? or Earth-Mix Space? I can't remember the exact variety show, but they literally spent 15 minutes talking about KFC... I don't recommend any of their variety shows unless you want to sit through them speaking forever on an ad you could care less about). I know this is how they get their money, but damn, there has to be something else than this. It's literally GMMTV, one of the biggest companies for BL, they have to be making enough bank to cut at least a few ads, geez. Other than that everything was decent.

Onto the plot. Nothing special. which is why I give this show a lot of credit. While the series was nothing new, original, or impressive, it made its way to being something great because of the actors and their amazing performances. This show wouldn't have worked had it been with any other actors, especially Ohm and Nanon. The plot was as basic as it could get, but with these two, they turned it into something more than that.

Anyways, back onto the actual plot. I give it a 50/50. In terms of Pat and Pran, I loved it. In terms of some of the scenes presented, they were irrelevant and dumb. for instance, the shooting and police situation. Dumb. Very dumb. And so out-of-the-ordinary for the series. it was a serious "what-the-f**k" moment for sure. There were plenty of different ways they could've had Pran run into Pat's parents. Many. I'm not a fan of filler, but with this series, it worked really well, especially for when Ohm and Nanon were kind of doing their own thing and just making the series feel more realistic.

The situation with the parents was okay until it just became annoying. Pran's mom was upset with Pat's dad about the scholarship thing, but they both live in the exact same style of house, in the same neighborhood, in the same town, so it wasn't like he was doing much better than her family. Again, that part made sense until it didn't. I also would've liked it if, by the end, Pat and Pran's parents would've eventually gotten over the feud entirely and allowed their children to be happy. For them to be grown adults and still have to hide their relationship has to be aggravating (especially after 5 years).

Moving onto the characters. I loved Pran and Pat. Ohm and Nanon did a phenomenal job at playing these characters. Their chemistry was through the roof, which is so surprising for me, cause at the beginning I was on the bandwagon that it wasn't going to be good at all. But Ohm could make chemistry with a tree if he wanted to, so I shouldn't have thought for a second it wouldn't be good. They both brought about some awesome performances, and Pran and Pat were pretty much perfect in this series, with enough flaws for me to enjoy them even more. Although, the last few episodes were feeling very much fanservice-y and not telling a story at all. A little less of that, and I think I would've enjoyed them even more.

Ink and Pa were just the cherries on top. I don't think this series did enough with the two of them. Granted, we did get a GL couple, but they were barely on screen. Had they been treated like the other side BL couples, we would've gotten a much more drawn-out indication of their relationship. I'm satisfied with what we got, but I wish we would've gotten more.

With the few times we did get to see Drake's character, I enjoyed him (when he wasn't being a bully). Korn was really silly and extroverted, and Drake played that character wonderfully. He had barely any screentime on this show, with the exception of the last few episodes. I will continue to advocate for Drake and the reason why he deserves another series of his own (but that's for another discussion). Wai was by far my least favorite character. Maybe not because of him personally, but maybe how the writer's disregarded how he outed Pat and Pran to the entire school. A huge situation that was just dusted off (I don't even think it was brought up at all). I think this series did a good job at being progressive (making fun of the 'I'm only gay for you' trope), but in a situation like this, it was serious and deserved to at least be discussed. Then Wai just bothered me with the entirety of the episodes that he was mad at Pran. Mad because Pat didn't tell him? A really weird excuse for him to have a surge of rage. It took Pat getting almost shot for him to be like, "Okay, I'm fine with your guy's relationship"..? They tried to redeem him in the end, but by then, I was just not feeling it. Jimmy is adorable and did a really good job, but his character is a nuisance. The rest of the cast did really well. I also want to give kudos to Pran's mom and her amazing scene with Pat's dad. Beautiful.

Rating:

Story: 8.5 - Nothing new, nothing special. But because of the acting, the plot/story felt fresh and enjoyable. Some irrelevant plots, and annoying circumstances, but other than that, I was entertained.

Acting: 9.5 - Phenomenal. Everyone did an amazing job. Ohm and Nanon made this series work for a plethora of reasons, but their performances were one of the larger ones.

OST: 6 - I don't remember much of the music, and quite honestly, I skipped over the parts of them singing, cause I just wasn't feeling it. But since it wasn't anything noticeably annoying or distracting, I'll give it a 6.

Rewatch Value: 1 - I have more series to watch. This series was nice, but I have no need to rewatch anything. Maybe come back for certain parts, but probably not even then.

I'm nit-picky with GMMTV series because I expect more from them than anything. They have the money, the actors, the resources, and the power to do so. While Bad Buddy was indeed one of GMMTV's best BL series, I know we can still reach further, and do better. I want to see something different than the typical uni BL. Sadly, it seems like the only series to gain popularity out of GMMTV are the uni BLs, so they're never going away, but I'm on the side of wanting something more than this. More than a bunch of engineer dudes falling in love. Especially, again, from GMMTV. Of course, I recommend this show, especially for viewers just getting into BL.

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