Not Me

Not Me: More Than Just A BL Series (A MASTERPIECE)

Not Me was honestly so good—I’m fully satisfied and it’s definitely one of my favorites now. As an OffGun fan, I had to watch the whole thing, and it totally lived up to my expectations. It never let me down.

I’ll admit, the first episode where one of the twins drowned was kinda slow and didn’t grab me right away, but I stuck with it and I’m glad I did. It all made sense later on and really helped build the bigger picture.

What makes Not Me stand out is that it’s not your typical BL focused only on romance. What I really appreciated was how it tackled serious issues like political corruption in Thailand and LGBTQ rights. It had real depth, and I loved that the story had purpose.

The whole gang was amazing, I loved their passion and what they stood for. And the acting? Top tier. Gun especially nailed it, no surprise there.

In my opinion, Not Me is a masterpiece. You can really tell the cast and crew poured their hearts into it.

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Dare i say better than Theory of Love lol!!!! I said what i said!!

This is such an action packed series. I was having a lengthy review before the page got reloaded and erased all my shit. Wtf!!! So yeah. The twists and turns of this series is impeccable.
White entering as Black to the group, Yok finding UNAR in the midst of setting Tawi's property afire. Everything. Dan being UNAR who was revealed to be an unwilling murdered of Sean's father. The action scenes were so engaging. 10x better than Theory of Love. This has been a great watch!! This is a great pick for people whos bored of overused, simple or boring plot/tone of BL Series. It really shone through each of character's development. I fucking love this so much.
One thing for me:
Im bored with str8t couple lol. Gram and Namo. Not feeling it.
I also find First and Gawin's pairing to be a bit mehhh. FirstKhao through and through. Although i gotta commend Gawin for being able to convey emotion effortlessly especially during the nude painting scene. This series speaks out vigilantism getting out of hand and the oppressive reign of powerful people at the top. I also find it confusing when it's presumed that Gram might have had feelings for Black way back then. I ws disappointed it didnt take that route. I love how serious this series is. It really shows u the reflection of people being oppressed and resorting to being rebellious groups to overthrow moguls in the country. We got some romance here and there. From the way i see it, its like 70% action, 30% romance. But thats not to say it's a boring or shitty series. It's really great. The casting and the acting were on point. Damn, Gun really have that duality in him. He can be soft. He can be tough.

Overall the series became OffGun's magnum opus to date. Let's see in their next series. It's certainly not a fave but sure as hell, an honorable mention 👏👏👏

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"I rebel; therefore we exist"

So glad I finally got around to seeing this. It was sooooo good.

Acting:

Holy shit that was filled with some great performances. Just so good all around. Everyone was cast perfectly for their role. No notes, just so damn good. BRAVO

Writing:

This was such a damn good story. I think there was more potential with the soul/body-connection thing, but regardless this was still so well written. I loved it through and through. I only wish there was more. I want to know where they end up and if White’s parents pull strings for him and if that would cause a rift between the group and supporters. I’m just so curious and hungry for mooooreee. I like that every decision felt necessary and made sense. I also really liked that it didn’t feel like the truth was dragged out too long; it made sense that it was revealed when it was.

Chemistry/Romance/Kissing:

The chemistry was so solid. I loved how Gun and Off flawlessly portrayed the chemistry between White and Sean while also being able to show the animosity between Black and Sean. SO GOOD. This was a fantastic romance. I loved their growth and journey. The kissing was superb, good job out there boys.

Side Couple:

I really loved them. The connection they had with art and rebellion was lovely. I also adored how they acted out the nude drawing scene, it was so well done and intimate and vulnerable and it really said everything about them in such a short amount of time.

Production/Cinematography:

The production was fantastic. They did such a good job with everything from the fights to the shooting locations. I enjoyed the cinematography as well. They did everything right for an action drama.

Music/SFX:

I enjoyed most of the music except for a couple of your typical drama corny songs in there. But overall, it was good. SFX were great.

THIS WAS SO FUN I LOVED IT SO MUCH

Now, for some highlights from my notes:

- These parents suck big time
- Well that was a quick decision there, buddy
- Wait, so this gang is made up of law, art, and poli sci students who take learning seriously LMAO
- *Three hundred sixty-five degrees. Burning down the house*
- Why tf does graffiti have a gun???
- *Presses play on Nude by Radiohead*
- Bros are getting vulnerable
- So bro definitely shot pops
- That shit was intimate
- A KISSSS AHHHHH
- Sex brought bro back to life LMAO
- SPEAK THE TRUTH HE DESERVES IT
- Lieutenant Dan lmao
- *Back to Black*
- I knew Todd was slimy
- Gram such a good guy
- Black is a wild dog fr
- YAY the truth is out in the air
- Bro is so angsty
- Noooo my poor Yok doesn’t deserve all this
- Awe the people help the people
- I like how pops hasn’t shown himself at all

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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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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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Be Gay, Do Crime, Change The World

Yeah so I think this show permanently broke something in my brain and I have absolutely no regrets. Its reputation as a masterpiece is well-deserved; from the cinematography, to the music, to the acting... it's all absolutely fantastic.
Gun is obviously brilliant as both Black and White, but I would like to give a special shout-out to literally everyone else on the cast - they all deliver absolutely devastating performances that genuinely left me breathless on occasion.
The story is a perfect blend of action thriller, political commentary, and queer romance which feels suspenseful, believable, and thoughtful all the way through without ever becoming repetitive or preachy.
It addresses power struggles, systematic exploitation, oppression, and the politics and logistics of revolution unflinchingly and highlights the practical and moral complexities of these issues.
Even non-violent retaliation against an oppressor can have far-reaching and often harmful consequences for the people being oppressed.
Solidarity and community are one of the most powerful tools for enacting change.
Art and satire as acts of rebellion can be both entirely inconsequential and immeasurably impactful.
Revolution often cannot happen peacefully, change demands chaos and force.
In other words, Nuchy went straight for the jugular with this show, and to devastating effect.

My personal favourite thing about the show, and I think perhaps one of the main reasons it has resonated so strongly with so many people, are the strong themes as of art as a vehicle for change and revolution woven through the story.
Eugene's dancing, Namo's murals, the protesters' songs, Unar's street art, Yok's Proletariat Expressionism showcase (which was an absolute punch to the gut for me personally and made me want to jump up and race to the nearest art museum) ... the ways in which the series showcases art as rebellion are myriad.
But the most impactful of them all is clearly Unar and Yok's storyline. Not only is it beautifully told and deeply emotional, it also lends a lot of depth to the show's uncompromising ACAB stance by showcasing the fallacy of trying to change a corrupt system from the inside out and how oppressive power structures can do almost as much harm to those they benefit as to those they exploit. A sort of nuanced "the patriarchy hurts men too"-type look into police brutality, which I personally appreciate greatly, even if I do wish they had explored this subplot and topic more in-depth.

In short this show is, unironically, a revolutionary work of queer cinema which, while it is not entirely without flaws, is more than worth your time. I highly encourage anyone who hasn't seen it to go and watch it right now.

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if not for plot then for MUSIC AND VISUALS.

I decided to watch it after reading reviews and I know some people say the plot/storyline could've been better but let me tell you - the OST and the visuals (I mean actual views and cinematography not only actors ok) will make you finish this series in one day. I just find it so mesmerising how GOOD the music choices in this series are AND the way the camera captures all those beautiful moments, the views, the sunsets, the crowds, the city, the action scenes as well as the more "romantic" ones? Pure perfection and THIS is exactly what I needed after watching all those BLs with music that didn't match the vibe of its scenes. I really mean it. Storyline is something fresh, well-done and acting is also really really REALLY good as well as the chemistry between the main characters - it's all good. But what makes this series stand out is just like I said: music and visuals. It's just such a pleasure to see beautiful camera work along with the beautiful song that actually fits into the vibe of the series.

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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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IN. LOVE.

this is and probably will be one of my favourites in the BL competition.
i am absolutely in love and in awe about the story line. it´s something that is completely different than other series. it takes on serious matters and paints them how they really are. many of the scenes there touched me deeply.
the characters were so interesting and absolutely well portraited. actors did such a good job.
two songs from the OST remain in my playlist ever since i finished this series!
such good chemistry, storyline, directing, plot, cinematography.
i was in love then, im in love now and will probably be in love in the future.

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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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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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