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fight for love and peace
Not gonna lie, i watch it because of offgun but i wasn't disappointed!Gun acting is still on point as ever.
The storyline is completely different with what they have done before in a good way.
It was surprisingly good!!
I am in love with the scene under the LGBTQ+ flag, everything was perfect in that scene.
The two twins were really distinctible for one another thanks to gun's acting.
I also really loved how the actors really portrayed the evolution of the feelings through their eyes!!!
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Not only a BL romance but foremost an action drama providing some actual societal criticism
Most of the BL dramas I saw focus primarily on the romance between the characters and have for background a set up providing some narrative arcs around school projects, youth clubs or business prospects. Some might incorporate fights as well as a way to show off some cool gang scenes. "Not Me" takes here another direction with a story not just centred on romance but approaching societal topics such as social inequality, injustice, LGBTQ+ rights and how Art can be a way to criticize societal issues. Action scenes are intrinsic to the plot as a way to discuss how to make society change either through demonstrations or even violence to make a point.The chemistry between the 2 main leads is great and totally believable, their relationship is building up gradually, it is a very good slow-burn. The twins plot is overall well acted and is a good twist to the romance, as it brings up a lot of angst and thrills to the development of the relationship. Overall acting of the secondary characters was pretty good with the exception of maybe some less enticing adults and enemies roles.
The production and directing are not the best: some jumping action sequences are too over-the-top to make sense, as well as some of the fighting scenes which are bit too cheap with some of the blood / make-up appearing rather fake. The editing is also sometimes all over the place with a few abrupt cuts making some of the narration kind of choppy.
Despite this, the drama remains all along highly entertaining and even riveting at some point as the plot unveil itself. The OST is really pleasant to listen to, not to overpowering and pretty balanced with the show.
I would recommend this to people looking for a more serious action packed story with some angsty BL relationships and a well-executed slow burn romance.
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AMAZING BUT ANTI-CLIMACTIC
A quick reviewThe entire show was great. The last episode just didn’t do it for me as most of the action was skipped. The issue didn’t really get resolved properly and I wanted more action in the last episode.
The acting was perfect. The music too, most of the story was entertaining. The four guys did great and had friendship chemistry as well. It felt like it also could have been a non romance as well. Guns two character performance was also great,
Eugine was a very annoying character. Her romance with Gram felt very forced and I just didn’t support it. Still a minor thing though.
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OffGun
So I might sound bais, and I do believe that I might be bais, but offgun was really whole reason show was really good to me. The story was absolutely amazing, as well as acting.The story really had me in a choke hold cause I was really invested in who attacked Black. The romance part of the show also pulled me in cause offgun, as well as the side couple.
Well anyway my review needs to be longer. Um, I really like how they had the twins look, the angles they did was amazing with that. Although I wish they did the thing they did in Liv and Maddie, but I'm not complaining that much. I'm just saying stuff so I can post this review
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Who hated this show? Not Me!!!
Okay... For the life of me, I don't understand why I put off watching this show. I am not too much into political dramas, so I kept postponing this one for the same reason I delayed watching Vincenzo and Revenge of Others... I was not sure I will like it. Then I watched Senior Secret Love (both parts) and Theory of Love. Something about OffGun clicked, and Pride Month started, so I said okay.. How bad can it be?That I was pleasantly surprised is an an understatement. I was completely mesmerised by the sheer storyline, the cinematography, the acting... Everything just blew me.
Story: usually GMM TV has the habit of ruining great premises with weak execution, but Not Me does not have that flaw. A brilliant story, designed to keep you on the edge of your seat, and keep you waiting for more. The director went all out to perfectly balance the glaring dystopia in our world with the utopian world that our leaders want to present. I think that was really well done. The story felt real because it was steeped in reality. All of us have faced discrimination at some point and there are many idealists as well as rebels amongst us, who wish to change the face of the society we live in.
Acting: Kudos, I mean seriously kudos to the person who decided the cast. Mond as Gram and First as Yok simply blew my mind. Both the girls were cast well, and for a change, were not cruel, manipulative bitches out for revenge! But in my honest opinion, it was Off as Sean and Gun as Black/White that made me just go crazy in love. What was completely unexpected was the actual change in Sean's eyes and behaviour as he started falling for White(who for him was Black at that point). I must talk here about the scenes with the trust falls, their kisses and that first time they had... How Gun talks about the beating heart made me feel like it was mine that was beating. I also have to talk about the scene where Sean confesses to who he thinks is his 'Black' but is actually the real one. The helplessness is Sean's eyes when the actual Black beats him up made me want to pick him up and tuck him in bed! And OffGun... Please come back with more, I beg of you!
Music: Everlast by Will van de Crommert is my Pride Anthem... It is now on loop in my Spotify and I keep listening to it. Other songs are also great... The closing thème by OffGun is definitely worth a listen. Songs are placed well and don't take away from the beauty of the show at all!
Re-watch value: 10000/10... Even more... I have already re-watched it like 3 or 4 times, and every time I find something new that catches my interest. So definitely go for it!!
Recommendation: strongly recommend you guys to watch this one... I think I can safely say that this one is one of the masterpieces of 2022!!
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Excelent series
When I began I didn't imagimg how much I shall be Hooked on.itDoes this series worth viewing/ ofcourse big yes.
It is well made . The actors are great tghe chemistry betweem them is great.
Those who like Off and Gun will like it very much.
It is not regular BL there is more in this series , it open for us window on the situation in Thailand.
The director know exactly how to give it to us which cause us to want more.
OST is good and on point .
It is worth seeing go and see it.
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Review
I relay like this storyline it’s very interesting. The storyline is also very different from other bl’s I’ve watched. It reminds me a bit of Manner of Death but at the same time not. The acting is of course amazing since it’s Off and Gun. I also really like the other actors they’re great as well. It’s just an overall amazing series I would definitely recommend, so if you’re a little interested please try watching. Believe me it’s soooo worth it. Now remember this isn’t your a normal bl series so if you’re looking for maybe try another bl there are many great ones.Was this review helpful to you?
Surpreendente
Tudo nesse bl me surpreendeu do começo ao fim, foram tantos plot twists um atrás do outro e eu sempre ficava em choque. A atuação dos OffGun nessa série é simplesmente impecável como em todas as outras que eles já fizeram juntos, a química deles é surreal e a forma em como eles conseguem transmitir isso é mais surreal ainda.Nem imagino o quão difícil deve ter sido gravar tudo, e com certeza deveria ter mais reconhecimento! Os meninos trabalharam duro e lançaram uma obra perfeita, impossível se desapontar assistindo isso.
OFFGUN COMO SEMPRE ARRASANDO!
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Best drama ever
Everything about this series is meaningful and interesting. I rewatched it about twenty times and I never got bored or tired of Not Me. Cast and director are very talented. Besides, every time I rewatched this series, I found out new meaningful details and Not Me taught me a lot of things about the world.Was this review helpful to you?
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Not Me Going in Bc It’s GMMTV & Staying For OffGun
I honestly picked this series up bc it was a GMMTV production but I ended up staying bc of the amazing cast and their performances . The primary reason I didn’t give the series the overall 10 star rating is because most Thai BLs are 12 episodes and close their shows with a satisfying ending. So for a show that got the coveted 14-episode slot , I expected a clean finish , even if it was just paragraphs of the characters outcomes , I probably would’ve been satisfied . I get that it was a significant moment where the people pardoned them but judicial pardoning as well would’ve been amazing .Tawi’s outcome was never actually shown . Him breaking his usual cool was … not enough .. I would’ve liked for Sean to get the closure he needed to feel like he can put his dad’s case to rest . Also old man that threatened to off Dan’s family … like who tf was he ??? I need ‘splanation, bruh !!! Black and White’s dad … where was he in all this ??? Like his child left home and he just … what ??? Sat on his laurels ? Like bruh you ain’t concerned about where your only son is in this world ? The mom ? Don’t even get me started on Madam Judge . From the get-go I knew she wasn’t right in the head and her meeting with White … I was disappointed , angry , disgusted , and just downright flabbergasted by that character . I hated her more than Tawi . I liked the henchman more than her . She’s on the same level as Rose from Titanic for me . How does a mother who prides herself in knowing her twin sons apart shred both of their spirits to pieces ??? Tf !!! As a judge , she should’ve been proud of Black and guided him properly; encouraged him to be the one that makes the difference in society the legal way . There are so many ways to change the old ways without becoming a vigilante . Also , I lowkey wanna know what Todd does when he comes out of his coma and how the fight between him and Black went down . I highkey wanna know what Black does with his life after the dust settles .
On the flip side tho , oddly, I loved the story line and actors . That beautiful moment of OffGun cheering under the ?️? during the protest … chef kiss ! Loved it ! Esp now that Thailand has passed their same-sex marriage rights ? still so new so I still get teary eyed ?♥️
Gun’s performance as always was absolutely brilliant . He’s one of the few actors that can pull emotions out of me . Off and his Jay Park looking head ass ? (sorry I can’t ever unsee it ?) I love his chemistry with Gun . First and Gawin … it was a pairing that I wasn’t onboard with at first but when he started sketching Gawin … it hit me like a greyhound bus . First has this way of staring at someone like he’s looking into their soul and Gawin can show this vulnerability that makes you wander what you have hidden in your soul . It was a perfect portrayal of loving and trusting someone blindly , and finding it being reciprocated . To me , the painting in the end showed more than just the problems with social hierarchy but love and trust in the most deepest and purest but basic forms .
Gram and Eugene … idk man … personally I don’t like dating someone my friend already dated … you know the code . Can’t break the code man ! I did like Gram and Nuchy tho . Nuchy challenges Gram in a way that’s healthy and she covered his ass on multiple occasions . I was rooting for them til the end !
Hia Kumpha !!! I fudging love that man and not cuz he’s about my age but bc he’s faithful , loyal , trustworthy , steadfast , and protective . I knew that he knew from the start that White wasn’t Black . The new lotion excuse was a stupid excuse .
I’m gonna close this cuz it’s getting too long but yeah that’s my take on this series ?♥️ make good decisions today ?
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This was FANTASTIC! We need more of this!
This was absolutely brilliant! I’m surprised it was never on my radar. And the message behind it is so good too. What a find this was….Loved every single minute. And the cast did a fantastic job! The actor who played Black & White did a terrific job. I definitely need to check out his other stuff.I’m contemplating watching the other drama he did with the actor who played Sean, but the reviews are putting me off, cause I can’t stand storyline with toxic beginnings. But they had such a fantastic chemistry that I’m willing to watch it just for them. Hope they get to do more projects.
Also the soundtrack to this was so good. Hats off to whoever was in charge of that, cause I was Shazamming pretty much every new song that came on.
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