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CREEPS ME OUT!
I dont think I've HATED a drama this much in a long long time. I usually avoid dramas I suspect I would hate but this.... sweet gracious! I looked forward to this drama so much and was so HYPED at Episode 1. It went from 100 to 0 so fast!The plot is very very weird. I don't mind age gap relationships because duh what do i care? As long as they're happy and in a healthy relationships! BUT BOTH MAIN RELATIONSHIPS ON HERE ARE TOXIC AS HECK!
OMG! Where do I even start from? They keep reffering to Kuea as a "naughty kid". Boi is 20 or 21 years old. And make the relationship between him and his FIANCÉ weird by potraying Lian as this "ALPHA MALE".
Now it looks like a romantic relationship between a father and son.
Lian mistreats his finace and makes him beg for his love? Send people to spy on his every move, treats him like a 5 year old, have no regards for him, flirts with others on their date and doesn't correct people when they refer to Kuea as his "little brother". Forces Kuea to move in with him and even has a spy cam in their house. Completely disregard Kueas opinion, doesn't care that Kuea wants to break off their engagement while still not wanting to work on the relationship. Kisses him without his consent!
With the way things are going so far I wouldn't be surprised if this takes a HISTORY: CTY (second couple story) route and they include a RP! So far they're glorifying an abusive relationship and seem to be happy because of the remarkable views they're getting and ofc the money they're making from it.
As much as this is just a Drama its still makes me sick watching something like this. Wouldn't wish this kinda relationship on anyone in the world. Dropped it!
And Lastly; for some reasons all the Actors suddenly look like they cant act on here. Its surprising because I've watched them act well in their previous projects.
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Enjoyable BL Rom-Com
Cutie Pie is a classic rom com drama in Bl Version.And I personally like this series so much <3
With stressful irl problem right now, I need this kind of light hearted fluffy series with high quality production value.
Cutie Pie cinematography exceed my expectation (K-Drama level of cinematography) and the story is actually quite like het k drama trope but with two male leads.
The OST is all great and there are so many original OST for this drama which all sounds great. Especially with Nunew vocal ability <3
The Plot is pretty simple about engagement and miscommunication/ compromise in relationship. They also consistently advocating for marriage equality throughout the series even until the end.
The actors visual are all top tier and the acting is pretty good
There are some flaw for the plot/pacing on ep 10 & 11 but they wraps up nicely in eps 12. So Overall experience is still enjoyable. Especially if you binge watched it since you don't need to wait for one week on cliffhangers.
The aspect I love about Cutie Pie is it's sincerity in production we can feel all parties involved in the production (Crew, writerr and casts) put all their heart producing this. Especially when the production house is pretty small... Ofc there are many challenges especially on budget and all covid restriction when filming. And I would like to thank them for the dedication, for it resulting in my favorite BL series of all time.
Whatever people say, watching cutie pie brings me so much joy and it is the most important thing when enjoying entertainment content.
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High Production Value!
First of all, let me write this review as someone who already read and finished the novel. The plotline so far has been very good and is very consistent with the novel. Some might say, the actor looks too young, well they're supposed to represent a college student, of course, they have to be young. Need I remind you that the character here is of a college student and a young businessman?In terms of acting, I was pleasantly surprised at one actor, in particular, Nunew's acting was very good and believable for a rookie actor, and no I don't mean the struggle acting that you usually find, he's actually decent (mind you I stan Nadao actors so yes I know what good acting looks like).
For other supporting actors I can't say the same, some are still stiff but I'm willing to see if they will improve.
The main actors have really good chemistry and I mean good chemistry because, in the novel, Lian's character IS SUPPOSED to act aloof in front of Nu Kuea at least for a while, that's the whole point of the story, why you ask? that will be revealed in the latter part.
Now moving on to the next part, the cinematography. So far I've only seen good shots. The color grading, camera angle and lighting are all well done. The interior design used in every place shown in the series is also so far so good.
I try to write this review as objectively as I can because i have no experience with these actors in the past. All in all, this is a feel-good series, one with a cliche plot, but is very excellently done. If you're looking for a light series to enjoy with good production value, this one is a good candidate!
p.s. The arranged marriage was never forced upon the main leads, they have actually been in a lot of situation where the family tell them that those aren't serious and they should do what they wanna do. Whether or not it is problematic is all up to individual interpretation.
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Honest Opinions
Honestly I don't understand why everyone is being so harsh with the reviews.I mean its not a perfect series but I feel like it fulfilled its purpose perfectly fine, I'll admit i did need to wait for episode 12 to come out before watchung episode 11 but thats just because I was scared it was gonna stop on a cliff hanger and wanted to avoid myself from thinking abouf it the whole time...
Zee's acting when I tell you that man conveyed every emotion perfectly and just made you feel everything as if you where his character, the depth of his acting skills go deeper than the ocean, Mans amazing, I was pleasantly surprised and just overall very impressed with Zee's acting skills. I give him a 10/10!
I feel like yous should give it a shot for yourselves and decide whether or not its a good show or not because if im being honest there are slow parts but they are worth the watch aswell they really help with getting you hyped for the next episode or scene.
Hope this helped a bit idk if it's a good review I don't do them often 😅 Lmk if theres anything yous would like me to add or remove 😉
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Liked it but....
Both the main lead couple and second lead couple have a very immature relationship. Yi and lian both don't know how to respect their partner's boundaries. Both the couples are always hiding things from each other, it was quite frustrating to watch. Kuea and Diao's docile behaviour was also very irritating and unnatural. And was thinking of giving it a 4 rating.Chemistry between the couple was good and that's why I am giving it a 8.5 rating and that's also one of the reason I could finish the series. Another reason is it's glamorous cinematography.
Storyline was good so it could have been better directed.
The series talk about gay marriage not being accepted by thai laws, and sends a strong message through the couple that all love has the equal right to dignity and freedom. This was my 1st bl drama where I came to know, like many societies, homosexuality is also not accepted in Thailand. As there are so many thai bl series, previously I used to think they have a very progressive society but later on I came to know that in award ceremonies, the gay couples are nominated under imaginary couple award, which is very disturbing as they are very much real couples.
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Heavy themes and important messages.
This series is seriously misunderstood (and I have some thoughts about why, so bear with me).This series has a cute title, and is presented in an often lighthearted way, but the story is extremely heavy and very complex if you pay attention to the underlying themes and deeper issues. It's unique in many ways, and reflects the chaos of life in such a refreshing way. It's rare to find a bl series about the kinds of problems married/long-established and cohabitating couples face—couples who have been together for a very long time. It's quite 'mature', in that way (and, apparently, can be quite triggering for some people).
Without spoiling too much... essentially, this series starts with established couples who have unintentionally let their personal insecurities and (genuine) hardships, damage their relationships and self-esteem. The series follows them as they try to navigate the many complexities of life, grow as people, and repair their unhealthy relationships. It's heavy stuff. Each couple has their own challenges, so a lot of issues are touched on—equal rights marriage, the nature of marriage, love languages (and love-language clashes), social hierarchies, economic hierarchies, societal judgement and bias, age-gaps, respect, miscommunication, secrets, lies, guilt... and more.
This series is not for everyone. It is very unique, and the issues it addresses are very serious and can be very triggering for some people. From some of the reviews I've read, I think some people go into this show expecting a lighthearted comedy, and are completely caught off-guard by the seriousness of the issues the couples face. People also seem to misunderstand because of the fun tone, and think the issues are being minimized and/or romanticized. I promise you, the issues are not being downplayed. In fact, the whole series is about the couples learning how to love and respect each other properly, and how to love and respect themselves.
Then there are the people who struggle with the age-gap. Personally I think the show does a remarkable job of exploring the complex nature of age-gaps, from many angles. Frankly, if you don't like age-gaps (or tend to over-sympathize with the younger partner and demonize the older one) it's probably best you simply don't watch shows with age-gaps. But to be clear: in this show, all romantic relationships are between consenting adults, and the younger partners are not oppressed by the older ones (that's stupid bias, and not what the show presents at all). I promise if you pay attention, watch ALL characters carefully and consider their point-of-view, you'll understand. As the show tries to say: don't judge!
Honestly, though, I think the beginning actually does a pretty good job of warning the audience that this is not a fairytale. Sure, it's cute on the surface, but it's actually a heavy series about complicated problems and tough struggles. I think it's very true to how chaotic life really is. The couples have to fight really hard to stay together. The characters are very flawed. Their relationships are flawed. But the important thing is that they know what they want, and they put in the work to achieve it. The character growth in this show is seriously impressive. And if you actually pay attention, I think the show handles these sensitive topics very well, and has a very important message (which is ironic, considering how much of its audience judges the show, in the exact ways the show is trying to tell them not to judge).
But, I've rambled enough, so I should stop. I just really loved this story and it breaks my heart a little that so many people seem to misunderstand it.
Before I go, though, I have to say.... the acting in this series is phenomenal (particularly Zee. But everyone else too). The acting is so, so brilliant. The music is amazing. The production quality is fantastic. Honestly, I have no complaints about this series at all. I adored everything.
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Worth the watch.
I hesitated to start this one due to many negative comments.But iam a brave girl(lol) so said to give it a try after has ended.And i did very well i must say.I really dont get all the hate comments and the bad reviews.Ive read about toxicity and silly script and even bad acting.I guess ive watched another series then.I respect all opinions obviously but i have my own too.I didnt see any toxicity,any bad acting either.Of course the story is not flawless but i found it rather unique.I was a bit confused about the story of the secondary couple but oh well,wasnt a bummer after all.I agree about the non communication between the main couple but cmon!whos relationship in RL is perfect?Many said Lian was a manipulator and kinda abusive!Really???i saw a man inlove,caring and over protecting.Yes in his own way but still!
And a funny comment to end this review.I found Lian more h*rny than Fiat(Don't Say No) :-)
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One of the best BL's I've watched!
I've watched many BL shows and I've got to say that this one is by far the best! True, the plot occasionally dragged on but apart from that it was amazing! The characters fit the roles and the music and scenery was always on point. I think what was so good about this shows was that it had a range of emotions and types of scenes involved. These ranged from love to distress, from happiness and excitement to sadness. I didn't get bored once while watching this show!I wouldn't recommend watching this show if you're under 17-18 years of age because it does have some 'adult' type scenes and quite a lot of kissing.
I wasn't disappointed once while watching Cutie Pie and will definitely rewatch it :)
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Really cute and great acting
I don't think the overall story line is amazing, it's fine though. The actors are great, music/actors singing is beautiful, and both are attractive though! Worth watching and better than most shows I've seen. This is probs in my top 5 fav bl shows. I love the mains and the second couple has their own show. Going to watch that soon!! I don't think this show would ever be worth it to watch again but I love keeping up with the main actors in real life as they are amazing singers.Was this review helpful to you?
The actors are brilliant
I really liked the story. It was very interesting, and I can't say enough about the actors. Max and Nat are adorable together, and I would like to see more series with them, because they match each other💕💕As characters I can say that I really liked Foei and P'Jay/Gemini.
I liked seeing the actor who played P'Jay (I don't know his name) again.
I hope to see the actors together in another drama, because I like the energy they provide together.Btw, I loved finding out Max and I are the same zodiac sign 💕
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esta serie va de menos a más :)
No se me da bien escribir en inglés, por lo tanto, esta review será escrito en mi lengua materna que es el español.Tengo que confesar que los primeros capítulos me costaron verlos, no pasaba nada interesante y los problemas de la pareja protagonista no se solucionaban, seguían siendo lo mismo, y a mi me llegó a aburrir un poco.
Pero la cosa mejoro a partir del capítulo 8 y el capítulo final, me hizo llorar. Se van solucionando las cosas, porque hay que hablar las cosas, afrontarlas y no tener miedo, porque tu pareja está (y estará) en los buenos y en los malos momentos.
al final, la moraleja de esta serie es que hay que aprender a teneramor propio y luego el amor por los demás 💜
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Such a cute story!
I’m not sure why so many people gave this drama low reviews but it really doesn’t make sense to me -if you go and look on the Viki site everybody rated it high because it is really a good drama. The actor that sings almost all the songs is really really good I think he might have a YouTube channel but he is an excellent singer and that was one of my favorite parts of the drama and the primary male lead also sang a song and was also excellent. All the actors were very handsome and their chemistry how they acted off of each other‘s energy was amazing. When I watch the behind the scenes episode you could tell if this was not anything fake this is how they really felt about each other they seem to be very good friends. Also I really like the fact that the overall message was very pro LBGQT positive.Was this review helpful to you?
