And the series is so much better than the book I'm so glad they changed everything even if they didn't give us GramBlack.
First and Gawins couple was also pretty good.
Is a most watch that I recommend even to people that don't usually watch bl series.
The ost song is one of my favorites, and OffGun song (My Side) is also really good.
I really do reccomend it, I have watch it like 5 times already.
And I'm waiting for another OffGun series.
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Top-tier to drama top-tier BL.
This is a drama that I absolutely loved the first time I saw it I’m a huge Off/Gun so I’ve seen every drama that they’ve done together and I like them all. So going into this one I was super excited and I knew that I would love it, but I was not prepared for just how much I truly did love the drama. It’s rare that we get a BL that’s not all fluff in. This one was really intense and there was so much drama and you really were on the edge of your seat for some of these episodes and I loved that on top of being able to see you know the characters, Sean, and pretend black fall in love with each other. I thought the messaging around just is and really going for these people who are trying to control society was cool cause I think a lot of people can relate to the the want for justice in the larger societies and how hard it is when that’s not there, so totally relate it to all of the characters and I understood there motivation for why they were doing what they were doing.I also really like that the drama had commentary on same-sex marriage and the legality of that within Thailand in the push to make it so. I think in recent years they’ve been more BLs that I’ve really been pushing for same-sex marriages to become legal and I am here for it.
We already know that Gun is an amazing actor, but I think he really outdid himself in the two roles that he had in this drama you could very clearly distinguish white from black in his voice and his facial expressions. The way he carried his posture it was really a master class on how to do this type of role when it’s one actor playing two different characters and I have not seen another actor do it as well. Usually in Off/Gun dramas, I would gravitate more towards gun in the role that he was playing but I really love what off did in this drama in the way that he portrayed Sean love it.
Another really cool aspect that I liked about the drama is that none characters really went through that phase of like questioning your sexuality when they realize they were falling in love with each other I think they both were just like hey, we like each other let’s not pretend that we don’t and I am here for it..
I want to take a minute to talk about the music in this drama because I think that’s an important part to really set the stage of the emotions that are being depicted on the screen and they had some excellent songs in this drama. Understand by Roza it’s such a beautiful, heartbreaking song and was used perfectly in the show that I have not stopped listening to it since I heard it on the show great job with that song choice and the other song choices as well.
This is the drama that I’ve been able to watch repeatedly, and still love it as much as I loved it the very first time I saw it. I doubt that another BL will ever top this one in my book. I think I want people to try to type it, but I don’t know how they could. It was just lovely in every aspect and I’m so happy that I ventured over into this land of Thai dramas such that I was able to watch it.
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One of the best gmmtv dramas
I watch a lot of Thai series' and I just have to say that Not Me is highkey one of the best. From the story line of White pretending to be Black to Dan betraying Yok and the gang, this series did not dissapoint me. GMM dod a really good job with the cast. Offgun are amazing actors but this just blowed my mind. I would like to see the cast together again for a similar style of series. Gawin and First totally made me cry with their acting. The chemistry they hold is unreal. This series shows betrayal, love, hurt, anger, pain and how bad the justice system is at doing its job. It shows how wealthy people can abuse their power. Overall, I love it.Was this review helpful to you?
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A masterpiece
Hear me out: was this series perfect? No it was not, but boy did I love the storyline, the acting, the music… it is a masterpiece and here is why:I think we all agree that the story suffered a bit and some points never got explained (like who the fuck was that old man Dan was brought to by Techit?)
But I loved how much the lovestory was subtle and in the background especially in the first half of the series. There was actually a story and yes it feels sometimes a bit luckluster, the big „plans“ are sometimes just unlogical and I also never understood what Gumpas role really is… he is kinda like a trainer/informer/dad but with whom he works we never got to know. But the portrayal of actual characters with brains and rational feelings felt like a breath of fresh air. The sabotage acts show us clearly the youth of the gang but the series still feels mature. I did not cringe once.
We also got two more or less relevant female characters and I loved them! While Namo did not have much of a story I loved Eugene! Her character was amazing and I was so happy for her and Gram in the end. Again, the series did not just concentrate on two gay storylines, which made it a lot more realistic.
I loved the character developement. Every single character (except maybe Gumpa) grew througout the series and I loved it! They all matured a lot and changed for the better, even Black in the end in my opinion. His eyes seemed softer the last time he talked to White.
Sean grew up, Gram got to know his limits, Yok had to go through a heartbreak, White and Black speak for themselves.
The acting: fantastic! I may have never seen an actor that mastered a twin role as perfect as Gun did… speachless. He deserves at least a standing ovation for this! And I don‘t think I even have to mention First, he is on another level which made it even harder for Fluke, whose acting next to Papang was the weakest. But overall still one of the best Thai series acting wise I have watched.
The soundtrack and the cinematography fit so well for the series and were very thoughtful. The stylists deserve a raise, I loved how they let the actors have normal skin without layers of layers of concealer, they looked amazing and once again it made everything so much more realistic.
Okay I try to find an end here, overall one of the strongest (Thai BL) series I have watched and I will not stop to recommend this to everyone!
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good story
watch : 3-4 kalikalau kangen sama acting attaphan yang beraneka ragam biasanya nonton ini. walaupun hasil produksi agak kurang tapi ini punya sisi lebih di beberapa bagian lain.
alur cerita yang relate banget sama masyarakat strata atas-menengah-bawah. pencerminan peristiwa fiktif yang mungkin saja terjadi di kenyataan. si kaya bisa saja kejam karena kuasa. si miskin juga bisa jahat karena ga punya harta. juga kita bisa jadi pengamat keji yang ga berbuat apa-apa buat masyarakat.
diantara itu harapan masih ada saat semua mau berusaha memilih jalan yang baik bukan untuk individu atau kelompok tertentu, tapi untuk kepentingan bersama.
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This show was an emotional roller coaster but i'm so glad I rode it
From the beginning i was so excited and after the first episode i was hooked. Literally there are so many amazing plot twists. though when black did wake up and come back it was hard to differentiate who was who it quickly got cleared up once white put on his glasses though. The actors have great chemistry and watching it made my heart cry. The music was good at fit the scenes and the show was really captivating. I binge watched it. I watched till episode 5 went to bed woke up and immediately continued. When I got to the final episode i was like that went by so quick i cant wait for season 2(there better be a season 2) overall one of the best bl dramas ive seen. Literally so good. I'm a sucker for the enemy's to lovers story and this did a really good job. If there's one bad thing its that it wasn't longer 10/10 would deff rewatch and i prolly will.Was this review helpful to you?
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Spark that starts a fire
Minor, minor spoilers.This is why we don't give up on dramas, because they get better and better and better sometimes. Sure, this drama has BL. So BL fans now have an epic drama in their collections. But "Not Me" has so much more meaning to offer.
I was most impressed by the presentation more than anything else. I don't know how else to call it. Editing, Screenplay, Visual or Production, call it what you want, just that it was so beautiful to watch. Well-paced, suspenseful, and what caught me most, was how implicitly and subtly they conveyed many things. This is what we want. Focus on what you want to show, and can show really really well and just leave hints for 1, the things that need to be said, but are going to be obvious and boring if you have a long drawn out scene with predictable dialogues for it, 2, they are things that are not the focus of this story. And, they didn't rush anything because they had too much cover in too little eps and they didn't slow stuff down and drag because they had too little to show.
Now for the theme. Fighting for a cause, not for me, not for you, but for everyone. How it can start, how it can evolve and how it can bring about a change, the same as a spark that can start a fire. But how there might be more than one way to do it, only that there will always be consequences. It's for those fighting to decide what's it worth to them. This was so well done.
All in all, you'd notice I haven't actually spoken much about the BL part of it, because, a) I wasn't actually in a bl mood when I watched it, so that might a reason, why that's not on mind. If I have any complaints it'd be that somehow I was not as into the romance at all times, as I would have liked to be.. but that's probably on me this time solely. I think I'll watch it all once again when I do have the bl bug. b) because having said that still, all I have is appreciation. I might not be in the mood, but I'm not blind. Please, we already know that this main couple can be extremely convincing from their previous works and their acting as always is so on point here too, that I would really not even do justice if I said anymore. So all of you, just sit back and enjoy!
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Game Changer for BL dramas!!! Highly recommended!
If you are a BL drama fan, who wants a change rather than soft BLs, this one is for you. There are fluffy moments, but the plot is far more interesting than you can imagine. Their chemistry is top-notch, and I can guarantee you'll see the differences between other BL dramas and Not Me the series.The story development is exciting, and there will be a plot twist (Which I guessed from the beginning).
Overall, what I can say is this is not a type of drama that most of you guys watch often. The difference is the storyline and the visuals and acting as well. Actors have given 100% from their end to the characters.
I highly recommend it if you are a fan of KinnPorsche the series.
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Love, Hate, Sadness, Happiness, Trust & More!
First, I want to say - a lot of the reviews I read seem to take it to the extreme with every little detail from story, each character, every actor, sound, lighting, etc. I myself do not like reviews like that, they seem opinionated and also have a tendency to give away too much of the plot.This is one of my favorite series to date. I watch a lot of Korean, Thai, Japanese Series and everything from romance to suspense to BL - and this show has all of that and more.
This series is so deep, with a lot of thought-provoking moments. It is filled with suspense, love, romance and more. I truly could not stop watching it long enough to get my chores done. And I will definitely watch this again someday. I especially like the way the twins' story played out. Really every character had a story with depth and all of the acting was top notch. Some of the music choices was surprising, but still very good.
I came across this series by chance, and I am really glad that I did.
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Good effort
I really don’t have much to say honestly but since I have to write 500 or more words, I will try.I understand trying to do something when you feel oppressed by powerful organizations, persons or even leaders of your country but IMO you cannot commit a crime to justify your actions. While their passion as a collective to change things was quite admirable, their numerous half baked plans with some members always having some sort of reservations in every mission rendered their intentions and actions thereafter not just ineffective but anticlimactic.
There is some sort of weird kool aid that people who watch and comment on BL series on YouTube drink, every BL series on YouTube is the greatest series they have all ever watched and the actors are greatest actors of all time, reading comments on YouTube is like, you enter a weird cult like environment where everyone holds hands around the camp fire singing kumbaya and anyone who is not willing to fall in line with their comments will be termed a hater. The shit is very weird.
The actor that played Black/White is not the next best thing to slice bread unlike what 98% of the YouTube commenters will want you to believe but he sure did a very fine job with the dual role. We knew who black was and who white when they were on screen. So kudos to the actor.
I honestly didn’t care much for the second couple. They just felt very forced to me.
I really liked the tender moments & romance between White and Sean.
Overall it was a really good series to watch. I don’t regret watching it and I enjoyed it for the most part.
I doubt I would ever rewatch this but it’s worth watching once.
Rewatch value 5/10
Overall 8/10
PS: I guess I ended up finding things to say to pass 500 words or more. Lol
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Story
This series was indeed a great show, but with standing, there were hiccups.I want to start with the fact that after white had an argument with his dad, he just left.
We didn’t see the father trying to look for him, trying to know what caused the sudden change in white’s attitude or trying to reach, or I will just say white father completely disappeared from the show.
Another issues; after the gang was saved from the kidnapping, it was like the show automatically ended. No justice was passed on to tawi, they became free just like that, I mean this people are vigilantes. There were no more news about the protest, about Tawi and about the repercussions the gang should face having being vigilantes. We were left hanging. I am really hoping for a second part that will bring justice too all this hangs.
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