A Series Worth Watching At Least Once. *VERY VERY LIGHT SPOILERS*
Honestly, it’s a shame that I didn’t watch this series sooner or when it was airing because I had the opportunity to. I have been watching Thai BLs for about 4 years now, and I can very confidently say this is by far one of the BEST I have seen. I am not necessarily a big fan of the OffGun couple and I used to only watch series my favorite couples played in. However, I was INCREDIBLY wrong to do so. Everyone in this show BROUGHT IT. They did not come to play at all! The emotions, characters, and scenarios were played out so perfectly I couldn’t think of any better way they could’ve done it. Off, Gun, and First are some of the best actors in this industry in my opinion... and especially Gun with this role. To be able to pull off two different characters THIS well is a huge indicator of your talent. I was nervous at first that it would feel cringey, or that the acting would be too similar, but it was the exact opposite! The contrast between White and Black was so real, it was completely astonishing to me. The raw emotion felt and the immense amount of realism portrayed in these characters made this series feel so grounded… of course on top of the fact that this is a very real issue that they are tackling. The story is insanely complex and holds true to our world and society even after it’s been a couple of years since its release. The amount of morality questions asked throughout this series pertaining to the justice system and ourselves, really forced you to think from many different perspectives. The cinematography was great as well, it felt real. No heavy makeup, the lighting set the mood, and the music was not obnoxious or “ruining the moment”. The love story was not rushed, and instead it went at a very good pace. I honestly have nothing much bad to say about this series, if I could give it a 10 I would, but I feel there might always be something to improve on… for example, there are some minor plot-holes and I do wish that some things were explained a little more. However, I think they did a good job of wrapping it up regardless. This show made me write my first ever public review because I want to tell people they NEED to watch this. Even if OffGun isn’t your favorite pairing, you can not deny the in-show chemistry and skills they have are some of the absolute BEST. Give this series a try, I guarantee you would love it.Was this review helpful to you?
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One of my favs!
Not me is one of the bls where I enjoyed every single ep.Not only the actors were nice,but also the story and action scenes!
First I wanted to drop Not me in the beginning,but im SO glad I didn't!
It was my first bl with OffGun and also I didn't even notice Black and White were played from the same person!
He played them so different..Huge respect for that!
It's worth watching!
I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did:)
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This series is amazing.
I've watched this series three times already and I'm still in love. The visuals are amazing, the acting is amazing and the storyline is beyond amazing. I cannot find anything to hate in this series, the people they wanted us to hate, we hated. The people they wanted us to like, we liked. Everyone's acting is just so good and if there's a crying scene or something of the sort, we just feel what they feel and I find that so cool.Was this review helpful to you?
Who got over it??? Definitely NOT ME
Oh how i love this drama it contains everything the story, the action, the romance, the drama everything in it completes each other, it will always have a special place in my heart…the story of the twins having a powerful connection was very interesting to me… and about the other part of the story it’s good not very unique, but i enjoyed it. such an amazing acting especially from gun, it amazed every time i see how well he acted the twins he is such a great actor, his acting made me wanna watch more works from him. Anyways if you’re seeing this it’s definitely a watch worthy…
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NOT ME!
GUN ATTPN acting in this drama is insane!!!!!!Being a twin with different personality, for me GUN do he's best.
I can't stop admiring his acting in this drama. How can someone acting through his eyes like that.
The story have a complicated plot, its about law, legal and ilegal thing, politic,and humanity. For BL Series,its a nice and anti-mainstream plot. The actors in this drama play well and their chemistry is very good.
And the phisycal relationship is insane! This drama has a dark vibe with love that can play your emotion.
I wish people more give attention to this masterpiece!!!
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THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO START WATCHING NOT ME! (if you haven't yet!)
This is my first time writing a review as the series is still in the ongoing stage but I couldn't just help myself!I am a kind of a veteran bl fan myself and oh boy! have a come across a series which is just as splendid? NEVER.
To begin with, the plot sets off on a serious note and it's upto the main lead to uncover the cause of all the problems he finds himself amidst of! Every single character introduction is on point and it is surely not an exaggeration to say that all the actors know exactly where they are getting at with their respective roles!
Personally, I expected this to be another show where the main lead and his friends play hero and solve the burning issues with pure bravado alone but I was wrong.
This series is peppered with just the right amount of social and emotional themes. When I say reality smacks you in the face at every turn, I MEAN IT! and here's where my personal perspective comes in (again) as an Asian myself, the social and national events being tackled couldn't get more relatable. Ableism? check. LGBTQIA inequality? check. Capitalist monopoly? check. Social class division? check.
I cannot ramble enough about how good this series is, you'll just have to watch and find out by yourself :)) Though offgun deserve their fair share of applause, they aren't the only ones who steal the show bc Mond and First are doing an amazing job as well!!! To wrap this loooong review up, let me tell you the OST is to die for! Every single episode has a beautiful track to match the mood <3
[TL;DR Highly recommended series that belongs on the list of 'never miss it'! No graphic violence, so far so good! If you are someone who strongly believes in "Don't let the revolution die", you'll throughly enjoy this!!!! trust me >:-)]
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A series worth remembering for years to come!
I finished this series a few minutes ago. and am so happy to have found it!The plot was what some would call a "basic" idea, but it impressed me beyond words. - It follows White and Black (yes, I know; who names their kids Black and White? But bare with me, because it works really well for them), a pair of twins that got separated ten years ago because of their ability to feel the other one's feelings; ex. when dying or feeling extremely happy. But Black gets into an accident, making White join his gang to find out who it was who hurt Black - while pretending to be Black, aka taking his place.
Some hiccups of the production would be the extremely abrupt jumps from scenes. It made me kinda confused the first few times, thinking my computer was acting up. But if you just look past it, I'm sure you'll adore the series. The soundtrack is beautiful, the plot well written and the characters are rounded with lots of perspectives of life.
And the ACTING; yo! Gun Atthaphan's acting gave me chills at times. Especially when he had to act like two completely different characters (the twins), even sometimes in the same scene at once. He's so f*cking talented, it's beyond anything I've seen in a Bl Drama before. He made me love White and despise Black, being the same face for both of them. - And the other actors, and actresses (there's even a trans character!) are really good too. But Gun stood out to me, not gonna lie.
The series also takes up some interesting perspectives on life, especially societal struggles, making you reflect on your own society and laws. It shone a bright light on rich people acting above the law, while the lower society had to take the scraps thrown at them. - But it also shows no regard to whether the characters in question are gay or not. There's not a single character that acts up when two guys enter a relationship, and it's such a nice change from past BL dramas, not gonna lie.
If you've read this far; please give it a chance. I promise that you won't regret it! It's a "mafia" gang, going up against the rich, with QUEER sprinkled all over the place. What more can you want?
What I loved most about this series though was the fact that I really couldn't see where the plot was leading at times. I always tend to have a gut feeling about where the characters are heading. But this one made me think and think and think, making me crazy at times. And that was really special to me, making the series ten times more enjoyable.
GO WATCH IT NOW!
- Samuel, 2023
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Still the most unique and brilliant BL to this day
Not Me was one of my first ever BLs from GMM TV, I watched originally it as it was airing. Let’s just say anything after it seemed very basic and also boringI’ve never seen a BL since which has such an incredible and unique story, which shows the issues in Thai society and politics
The characters are also really enticing, and the acting is simply one of the best I’ve seen in a BL. Gun nailed it as Black and White, and Off too as Sean
It sure isn’t for everyone, but it’s a masterpiece you should watch
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Gave me my first panic attack
Black and White are twins separated during their parents divorce and they have a twin thing. Black gets badly beat and White decides to take his place in the gang and disguises himself to find and get revenge on the people that beat Black.I love a character with a secret. The plot is really strong, isn’t cliche and not that much about romance so doesn’t feel like a typical BL, romance isn’t the main focus. It’s about corruption and oppression by the upper class and government and talks about class disparity. Which makes the product placement when talking about these topics feel out of place…. Its one of the few bl that passes the bechdal test LOL. I watched 4 episodes and had a nocturnal panic attack…. 10/10
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Amazing
This was legendary like the story line was everything violence romance trust like honestly best show ever and I knew it would good with offgun but I didn't know it would be this good and fluke and first a really good job mond had part in this too like he was amazing in it and I loved the music on the series especially the ots and I rewatched this like every week cause it's soo good you should definitely watch it you won't regret it I promise I love this show 1 of GMMTV best productions ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️Was this review helpful to you?
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Wow what a great show
It took me a really long time to watch it and I'm so glad I finally did it. The story is really, really good, it draws you in, and every episode has an impact on you. The characters are all wonderfully developed, as are their relationships with each other. Of course, I have to highlight Gun's acting skills again; he managed to play two characters so believably.I really liked the theme of injustice and it was convincing.
I now understand why this series is so popular; it really is almost perfect.
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A drama you must not miss!!!!!!!!
I recently finished watching this show and believe me when i say this show i literally wholesome. It has everything you need in a drama whether the story, music, acting ir chemistry.This show was a rollercoster ride for me especially in the initial episodes where there was constant anxiety of gun being caught by them. I even left this show after 2 ep because of the constant fear of gun being caught . Still finishing this show was the best decision ever. This show not only shows intense chemistry but also touches many social issues which are present not only in Thailand but also many other countries.
The actors of this series were really good to... They expressed every emotion to the point, their anger, hatred, innocence, fear and many more.
The music choice in this series was awesome just awesome especially in the fireworks scene of yok and last kiss scene.
What i really liked was that they didn't only showed fight and violence but also art as a way of protesting.
The ending was pretty satisfying for me. It was real . As the issues mentioned were quite huge. It was to abolish or change the system and if in the ending everything would have settled it may seem unreal. But they showed that the fight is still on and change is being made although slowly.
In the end i would like to say you must really watch this show and it has high rewatch value.
Forgive me if i said anything wrong as its my first review and also that english is not my first language.
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