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10/10
Acting, Writing, Directing, Pacing, Casting, Soundtrack: Perfect. No notes.I put off watching this for so long because the whole "disguising yourself as your twin in a coma" plot description sounded a little too telenovela for me. I'm so glad I gave it a try, though. That is absolutely not what this show is about. Rather, it is about a group of young men exploring leftist politics and direct action. It's also not just a BL- the show would honestly work without any romance. However, queer relationship stories are woven into the themes of collective liberation, intimacy, vulnerability, and honesty, so the love stories don't feel randomly tacked on, either. Femme and kathoey characters are actually a part of the community and not played for laughs. The entanglement of oligarchy/capitalism/patriarchy/sexism/homophobia/ableism is explored thoughtfully. Characters with leftist politics aren't demonized for exploring direct action, including (non-lethal) violence and property destruction. They argue with each other over the effectiveness and ethics of their strategies, but without the black/white moralizing of a capitalist lens. It was really cool to see how the characters explore questions of justice and activism through their own lenses of diplomacy, law, and art.
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It's not just a gay series; it tackles so many relevant issues like politics, corruption, and LGBTQ+ justice, making it seriously awesome! The acting is phenomenal – each character is so captivating, and the natural look (minimal makeup and filters) really enhances the story's impact. The cinematography is also incredible; every scene is beautifully shot. I'll never get tired of rewatching it because there are so many details to catch, and the overall story is just that good. I hope gmmtv makes cool series like this again ⭐
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The chemistry made in heaven
Everything about this drama is perfect — the music, the cinematography, the story, the casting, the acting — it's truly a masterpiece. You won’t find another BL like this. Dramas like this are made only once. I’ve tried to find something similar, but most BL dramas are light rom-coms set in schools or universities.
Due to limited budgets, it’s rare to see a BL series that offers high standards in every aspect — from the plot and characters to songs, scenes, and acting. Even NC (non-censored or intimate) scenes play an important role. They help portray the depth and realism of the relationship between characters, making it feel more genuine and not just scripted.
Viewers don’t just invest their time in a drama; they also invest their emotions. They connect with the characters and feel like they're watching a real world unfold. That’s why such scenes and detailed storytelling matter — they help make the experience complete and emotionally satisfying.
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an actually MEANINGFUL BL! Hard to find!
I was very pleasantly surprised with this show. Something I found with this show compared to many other Thai BLs is the fact that they balanced almost everything really really well. Almost all of the characters were well-rounded, it had a subplot commentary on protesting and justice which was very interesting and also very well thought out, the music was good (!!!), and the romance was good, not too much or too little. The only things I would change is I found the ending to be a little rushed (I heard there was some production budget issues or something), but it wasn't anything too terrible. I also found that some of the characters lacked backstory/felt a little flat.Another thing I loved about this story!! The female characters weren't annoying!! They weren't just there to bother us!! They felt like real people!!!! With their own lives separate to the main characters!!! very impressive for a BL lmao.
I found the premise really really interesting and this was a very well put together show. Good camera work, good acting, solid plot line, overall very solid. In terms of Thai BLs, the quality of this show is fantastic. I absolutely would recommend.
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Punk rock poetry in a boys' love dream.
Motorcycles, street art, social justice, rooftops, parkour, strong women, LGBTQ+ pride, and boys’ love…what more could you ask for? All my favorite things aside XD, this show is exceptionally well made in many ways. Great writing, engaging story, beautifully filmed, nuanced acting. So fulfilling, and I'm not even talking about the soy milk :DI wasn't sure what I was expecting with this show, but it definitely wasn't to find a masterpiece of queer cinema. Most of the other BLs I've watched, even though highly recommended, are not really about queer issues. Not Me is a queer punk rock revolution, celebrating equality and fighting for social justice. Like in the rooftop scene about fear and bravery, Anucha Boonyawatana teaches us how to be brave enough to speak out, and that your voice matters.
Visually, this series is like poetry. The close-ups are raw and realistic—you can feel the detail and subtleties in the actors’ skin. The scenes are allowed to play out naturally—this was the first drama where I felt the arc leading to the first kiss was well built. The flag march, simply holding hands, then sharing secrets in White's room, then the rooftop. In that rooftop kiss, they put out the sun between their lips…and hug—it’s so simple, that new love embrace that everyone has felt, but no director has managed to capture quite so authentically.
The chemistry between the actors playing Sean and White feels unbelievably real. The love scene left me in tears. The sweetness and passion between them is so moving. Seeing the two lovers model communication and respect for each other was truly special. The ear tug, the button, the love of detail and honesty is what makes this story so memorable.
And the turning point, when Sean meets Black for the first time left me speechless. Not realizing they are twins, Sean in a way must feel he is with an abusive partner that seems to switch personalities. Black/White are like two sides of the same person battling themselves, and it's the person closest to them that ends up getting hurt. Although this last interpretation is a deeply personal one, it brings up trauma in a cathartic way.
To me, one of the most important questions the director raises in this work is whether or not a person is capable of change. "Someone who always goes with the flow cannot go against the current." Sean says this, and White responds saying that people are capable of change, otherwise we'd still be living in caves. This, along with the idea that bravery cannot exist without fear, are powerful tools for self-acceptance and growth.
For me, this show was healing. This is one of those rare times when I want to hold a story close to my heart and also share it with everyone. Only a good work of art can do that—that’s what Not Me is. It's a poetic love letter to queer artists and activists overcoming trauma. Their happy ending is what this community needs.
Anucha, you are my soul friend! Thank you to the actors, the director, and writers for this beautiful and inspiring dream.
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A MASTERPIECE!
I know I’m quite late to the party, but better late than never!I’m not new to watching BLs, but I haven’t ventured into Thai BLs until much recently. this drama has been on my plan to watch list since day 1. I had high hopes for this, both from the synopsis and from how much I’ve heard about it, and it did not disappoint! this is hands down a MASTERPIECE, beyond the boundaries of BL/mainstream dramas.
I’m not sure what I can say or write about this drama, aside from the fact that this left me AWESTRUCK.
the story, the cinematography, the acting, the writing, everything about this was perfect! I love it when we have BLs with an actual story line, one that isn’t full of nonsense, and one that leaves an impression. and boy, this had such an amazing story. and the impression it left on me.
the writing was so beautifully done. and every single character was so beautifully written, especially White and Sean. the way they so effortlessly fell in love with each other was so beautiful!
this was my first time seeing OffGun (I know they’re considered one of the OGs) and I could totally see why they’re so popular. their chemistry is just off the charts. I could feel every bit of love their characters had for each other.
the romance…oh my. the way Sean looks at White with so much love and adoration in his eyes. even when he got hurt when White disappeared, he forgave him right away (only to get punched by Black asffdggd, poor guy😭). and the way he agrees right away for any plans proposed by White lol bro is DOWN BADDD. and i love it😭the scenes of their first time together was just so incredibly beautiful. the way Sean asked for consent for every single he was doing, A WHOLE WALKING FOREST!!
my heart breaks for everything White had to go through for the sake of his brother. and the guilt White was feeling for not being honest with Sean and his friends, I FELT THAT!!
the acting…oh my..where do i even begin. OffGun are both such amazing actors. The supporting characters did a great job too. Gun did such a great job at pulling off the contrasting characters of Black and White! the scene where they finally reunited hit me right in the feels😭
back to the cinematography. loved the dark and gritty color grading, felt so raw and honest. perfectly fitting for the drama. that rooftop kiss scene was probably one of the most beautiful kisses I’ve ever seen!
I could probably go on an on forever. but I’ll stop here for now.
overall, this is one of the very few BLs that left such a big impression in my heart. I will never forget the feeling watching this made me feel. definitely making it to my list of best dramas, BL or non bl alike.
PS. tell me why this masterpiece is rated only 8.5?! this definitely deserves more than that💔
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Amazing suspense and thriller drama
One of the best thriller and action bl series wow I really liked this drama the way white character was protrayed and changed all the people in the gang was really good and everybody had a great ending but somewhere I felt black had just a ending but not happy or sad and everybody were settled anyway I really like Sean and white characters it’s good that no college story or traingle story and one strong and other weak boy love story this was great drama I hope sverybody can watch this I felt like a Korean suspense drama which I never got in Thai drama that too for bl literally why didn’t I watch this drama back then omg it’s amazed me and made be more fan of the main actors all the best I hope I can see them in more dramas together I really ship them a lot I know not in real life but I want them in the dramas life more of them ❤❤Was this review helpful to you?
boring
i have never wasted my time on a bad series like not me. The acting is fine but the story is boring. really didn't enjoy these series. I can't say that this series are the worst I have ever seen but its bad. I don't recommend it. the series already lost me on first episode and after a month I decided to finish it because my friend told me to give it a chance. literally wasted like 10 hour of my life on a stupid, boring not even interesting series. whoever made this. thanks for making me waste time on this.Was this review helpful to you?
Just watch it
I will do a proper review when this is over. But I'm recommending it entirely right now (as of episode 6).Pacing? Excellent. Acting? Superb. Cinematography? Perfect. Story? Captivating.
Seriously, watch it. It's just so good.
I'm just gushing about it in my head so much. It's too good. It's a bit heavy topic wise but it is pretty much the only BL that actually explores important issues at all. I hope they delve deeper cause it's still a bit surface level and strawman-like but it's doing a great job with what it has so far. And the plot itself is genuinely exciting and makes my toes curl with the tension every week. I wonder how much this might get close to the real events of the protests in Thailand.
You can see so much work must have gone into it and so far it's paid off with the work they've produced. Really hope the quality sticks until the end. I'm so curious about what will happen that the story pops into my head randomly at different times during the week, in the best way of course. ;)
(btw this is coming from someone who has not especially enjoyed OffGun's previous work when they are paired. So I'm not a shipper who might be a bit biased (no shade if you are of course), in fact I kind of went in with a lot of doubts. So happy to have been proven wrong. ;))
PS rewatch rating is neutral cause it's not finished.
Edit as of episode 7: No longer surface level or strawman like. This series is excellent. Complex and well-paced with great characters. I am just in love with it all.
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The power in realization
This drama was probably the discovery of the year.High budget, interesting story about corruption, multiple characters finding themselves and fighting for what they believe is right.
I didn't expect to love it this much. Usually my level of expectations is rather low when it comes to BL - usually when the acting is great the plot gets annoying at one point. This was absolutely not the case here.
White and Sean were amazing in their differences, as White slowly starts to see the bigger picture his feelings for Sean change but while he understands him, he still continues to stay true to himself. The same thing happens to Sean with White. I truly appreciated this because the character development was done right.
I was hesitating between a 9 and a 9.5 for two reasons. First, I didn't like what happened with Dan and Yok. Their story was interesting at first but then I felt like the writers didn't know where this was going. Then, I wanted to know more about Todd and Black. I feel like we need more about those two because Todd was truly interesting and we might not get a spin off or a season 2 but I'm praying for more.
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Serious BL focusing on Politics and injustice happening
The reason I started this so late was the series being a serious one and not a fluffy or romcom one.Story :
The story is nice, well put and properly scripted to cover most if not all small things.
Acting:
I have seen most of the leads in multiple series and believe that this is by far the best they have acted till now. Acting by Gun needs special appreciation.
In a couple of scenes, I think it could have been directed or scripted better as it was not properly matching with the characters, eg. after Sean confesses to Black, his dialogue seems too extreme for his character.
I would love to watch another series of Sing Harit Cheewagaroon who played the role of Tod, liked his acting and his physique.
Another thing I would like to mention is, the makeup/character's representation, Black/White could have been portrayed a bit more masculine and mature as his physique doesn't matches with someone who is a fighter. One of the starting scene of Gawin's eyeliner was too dark.
At times it feels very dumb and unrealistic that he switched places without knowing things about his twin.
Another thing I loved is the art shown and developed in the series.
But to be frank I don't see good chemistry between the leads.
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Masterpiece
This series is the best series from GMMTV so far (according to me) ! P'Nuchy did a great job, the plot is so addictive, all actors are talented but Gun made it to the next level playing Black/White, two different personalities ! I was so into the story that I didn't even expect a sweet love couple. Even the womens role are important in the plot. the music choice by P'Nuchy is also very interesting to understand every emotions they create. I have watched all episodes a thousand times and I wait every sunday for the next one.Was this review helpful to you?
