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Series started at good end but the ending was little rushed. Ending was little rushed and it has left some open ends but are ok to ignore.Overall add in your list of must watch series. The acting was quite commendable from all of star cast.
New intriguing plot for BL series not some cliche drama.
As a foreign fan i really liked the plot how black/white were portrayed in the series.
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Didn’t want it to end
I have to say this is one of the best Asian Bl I’ve seen so far. There is an actual story and it made sense. Off gun chemistry is undeniable and they did a great job. There is a good balance between the romance and the political fight.The only disappointment would be with the finale episode and how they wrapped things. Many questions still need to be answered and it seemed quite unrealistic compared to the first 13 episodes.
I get that the subject was controversial and they were lacking budget so maybe this is why they rushed the finale.
Hope to see more bl like that in the future and more of their projects.
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In terms of the story, I don't have much to touch on. It was pretty well written (my standards are pretty low though) and there weren't too many clichés either. I will say one pretty big reveal at the end was pretty predictable for me but it wasn't so predictable that it was disappointing or anything, just more like a "That better not be what's happening" when it was indeed what was happening (idk if that made sense).
Honestly when it comes to music in Thai BL's, if you don't notice it or comment on it, they did a good job. I feel that was the case for this drama. Unlike some dramas where there are weird switches in the music or it doesn't fit the scene or there are weird cutoffs or sound effects that don't work with whatever's happening, etc.
I can't really say anything about the acting or casting because I honestly can't tell good acting from bad acting. I think the actors did well and fit their roles well but honestly I would have no clue even if they didn't.
I would totally watch this again and would recommend it to anyone who likes dramas about social and political issues or just talking about them in general. I would also definitely recommend it to any BL fans who are just tired of super stereotypical dramas about some rich guys who fall in love. Again overall one of my favorite dramas.
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Best series I have ever seen!
For the first time after watching a series...I am speechless. This series is truly a masterpiece that I will never forget. Where do I begin. I've watched and rated so many series since 2015 and I've never witnessed a truly 10/10 drama before. Everything was so very spot on from the acting, chemistry between multiple characters, not just the main leads, and of course the story was out of this world. It's hard to find a series that truly nails everything...not me is the first exception I've ever witnessed. Thank you so much to the whole team for creating this piece of art that will never be forgotten.Was this review helpful to you?
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Mythic status well deserved
"Not me" holds a mythic status, and it is well deserved.Considered by many as having created new frontiers in the BL genre, it has done so.
From the start, one can feel that the creators were going the extra length. The series has a certain quality, impressed in its structure, that was maintained throughout its run.
It's a work that seeks to expand genres. It was aware of the intrinsic difficulties, and tried to do a good job, which was successful.
I was somewhat disappointed in the ending, which I felt was disjointed, and perhaps capitulated, to a slight extent, on the overall message of the show. It could have used more coherence.
But, again, the intrinsic qualities of "Not me" are its salvation. One can't help but feel joyous in having watched it.
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It was AMAZING! But...
The plot was amazing (besides some loopholes)Acting (Amazing!)
But what I wanted was more of Black. I guess it was because the story was mostly shown through the perspective of White. Throughout the series we get to listen White's monologues and his growth and change of view point while the storyline proceeds.
When Black got out of coma, I was happy as I was curious to get to know more about Black and also Todd. But I got disappointed... Throughout the last few episodes I was like where is Black!? What is he upto!? As he keep on coming in and out of the story. But it makes no sense because this whole gang thing started because of him! He was the leader! He brought in everyone under Gumpa! Out Of everyone he was one of the most interesting characters of the series.
I can only wish for season 2, which could be from Black's POV. Like how he got ambushed by Todd, what was happening behind the scenes after he woke up from coma and even more on his relationship between Eugene and Sean. I Want to know more about what happened between them? How was it before Black went into Coma. I Want more!😭
Can we pls get Season 2 😭😭🙏🙏
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can't believe i didnt watch this earlier
what an excellent series!when i first started watching this i hadn't expected this series to touch on such serious and important topics such as the political climate in thailand. it felt very refreshing and made me think twice about things in real life. I think also that that's what makes this drama also very timeless because many of the problems the characters are experiencing are still relevant today and teach us the power we hold and how important justice is.
I mainly wanted to watch it for OffGun, but I'm so glad to say that they are not the saving grace of this series as this series has many good aspects. The plot itself was a little bit predictable at times, but the motives of all of the characters, not just the leads added a lot of depth to the story which was great and made the series feel more real. I'm also glad that the female characters weren't used as plot device but actualy had their own story and wants that didn't centre around just romance or the male lead. Of course, OffGun both did an excellent job :)
I also thought the music was beautiful and it makes me emotional just listening to the OST. The director also did an excellent job with the cinematography, it was a treat to look at.
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A Must Watch BL Series
Although this series has a strong focus on politics and class (and so differs from the average bl in terms of couple screen-time) the characters are still well developed and interesting. I highly recommend this show even if you are not interested in Thai politics as it asks interesting questions about privilege and imbalance in our society. The main couple was great to watch and the actors did an amazing job.Was this review helpful to you?
gun atthaphan is another level of acting
i just finished watching the show after putting it off for months. i dont know where to start and who to compliment first.let me start with the writers and directors because theyve done an INCREDIBLE job. this series sets the expectations for other bls so high.
everything from the plot to the music to the pacing to the acting was absolutely perfect. every single actor acted like their rent was due and i respect that fr.
but what pushed me to write a review is gun. this man is literally an acting genius. idk if im delusional but i could FEEL different people between black and white. that couldnt have been the same actor. that man had the camera on his face for the entirety of the series and not ONCE did any of his scenes look unnatural or weird. there's no way this man doesnt get an opportunity to act on bigger screens... he deserves worldwide recognition.
thats all i have to say tbh i just needed to let it out. kudos to all the actors i think they made history with Not Me I'll be looking forward to and support all their upcoming works.
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There's a surprisingly good plot in here!
Story is really good, It's definitely not just an ordinary BL. It makes you think and reflect on some social, political and moral issues and the characters are actually well written. Also main characters do have a good chemistry, so it's not like romance part of it is bad. Not at all. I think it's rather well balanced.Another thing ist that actors are doing really good job. You can see that they are commited to their characters and I would love to see them together in another series again.
Music is one of the best parts of this show. I think the soundtrac totally made the mood in this series and sometimes I cought myself just listening to it during some more emotional scenes.
I would definitely recommend it.
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So good!
I got to finally watch this. I haven't been watching bl lately and this was a good pick to get back on watching bls.THE DIALOGUE IS SO GOOD.
This drama really made me doubt whether someone will die or will they have a happy ending.
The topics they discussed!
The acting!
Honestly, it's the first time I've seen a whole cast with good acting (in a thai bl). Some were okay but the rest was wonderful! No cringe acting😭
Really recommend!!!! As expected, Offgun did well!!! Black and white really did seem like two different people, gun did well on differentiating their movements, aura, look, and even the tone of their voices!
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Be the change you want to see in the world
I loved everything about this one. The political aspects and little jabs at things that are happening, the characters that have deep reasoning for what they are doing, the development of said characters, the pacing, the oh-so-beautifully-placed soundtrack, the actors displaying each emotion so beautifully that it made my heart ache along with them... I could go on about why i loved every second of this series, but all i got to say is: Go watch it, you will not regret it. The production team did a great job and to say that they were brave to put this out would be nothing but the entire truth.Was this review helpful to you?
