Unforgotten Night (2022)

Popcorn Drama. Nothing more, nothing less.

I highly debated rating this series 6.0 because the story was a mess from beginning to end and the chemistry just wasn't there for me. Could Yoon and Ton be anymore awkward/uncomfortable together? And man both the kissing scenes and the NC scenes were laughable. But I digress. Ultimately I went with a 6.5 because I realized as much as the story made me scratch my head many many times I didn't hate it as much as I originally thought I would. I found something funny in every episode while that was intentional or not, I had a fun time watching. Unlike Enchante,(the only other series I've rated 6.5) I didn't find the story dreary or any of the characters unlikable. I pretty much enjoyed all of them, esp if I saw them as parodies. The characters often didn't make sense but I could understand as long as I still found the situation funny, which I did. The cast did the best they could even if I felt all of them could have done better: Yoon: cough.

There were times I felt like I was watching a Mexican Telenovela which again ramped UN up in the entertainment value. And that's why I call this a popcorn drama. It's mindless entertainment set to make people have a good time, forget troubles and despite it's flaws Unforgotten Night did that. I'm gonna miss this chaos for that reason. Now what am I gonna watch to laugh at? And enjoy? I guess time will tell.

I hope Unforgoten Night serves as a sample of what not to do in a series, while not as bad as Check Out it could have been so much better. The production really dropped the ball on this one.

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Liked it but....

I usually dont write 1st episode reviews but there were a few things that kinda bug me. I like the overall idea of the story but it isnt very realistic so far.

My issues:

1. When Kim and Kamol hook up the first night there is
zero explanation of what is about to happen. Kamol
asks Kim 3 times if he is drunk which is great
because he is making sure he is able to give consent
But does Kim REALLY know what he is consenting
to? Not really sure he does.

2. Can it please be a bit more realistic? The cuff
was so loose not sure what it's purpose really was.
No talk of safe word. And really in both people they
showed a bit more marking than there should be
kinda borders on torture not pleasure and the wrist
marks where did they come from?

3. The kissing was weird. Neither of them looked like
they'd ever kissed before.

I will definately continue this show. I think it has a lot of potential. I may just have to try to overlook the lack of research on the BDSM side of it but hopefully at least the kissing will get better and there will be some sort of plot. So far it was basically an intro to the characters and the BDSM. Keeping my fingers crossed.

UPDATE: Well I finished it. I kept hoping it would get better but it really didn't. Ithink I may have enjoyed this more had I not watched KinnPorsche first. This show kinda seemed like a low budget knock off of that show. The acting was awkward moreso on Kim's part than Komol's. But Kim mostly seemed indifferent even as he was saying he wasn't.

The BDSM that was part of it's billing really only came into play in episode one, kinda mentioned a few times afterward but that was it. So if that is part of your reason for watching this show you will be disappointed. 50 Shades of Grey had more in it than this show.

If you haven't watched a lot of BL's and haven't watched KinnPorsche you may enjoy this series but for me it just didn't check all the boxes.

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I've never hated a show more

So... It's not done airing but I give up.

I could deal with the bad acting & bad writing, lack of chemistry, nonsensical plot & miscasting of the mafia lead for the first few episodes coz it was so bad, it was actually enjoyable BUT now it has the audacity to also be boring.

I just need to stop watching coz I'm genuinely starting to hate this show😭

How is an episode about manipulation, kidnapping & b0mb scares BORING? HOW?!?!? 😭

I don't care for this couple at all.
All I wanted was to know that Baiboon is legal & to see Kim go back to work. ✌🏾

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Why not BDSM for a change :)

The Cast: Ton Saran Anantasatthakul as Kim (aka the “Sub”) is relatively new in acting and even though his play is not ready for an Oskar, he does fit the role. I like that he is independent, comes from a good, loving family, has a good job and friends. Why is that important? Because often for BDSM roles the plot revolves around “broken” or at least “damaged” characters.
I like the storyline that revolves around him. It seems realistic: He is heartbroken, he seems to be sick of it and wants to go back to normal. There comes this mysterious man who offers him a way out. “Can you make me forget his hug?” - sometimes a new experience can definitely help. (But outside of a drama plot you should NEVER just go with someone you never met before! Bad idea!!!)
Yoon Phusanu-Wongsavanischakorn as Mr. Kamol the Mafia Business Owner (aka “the Top”). He is not so fresh to acting anymore. I don’t want to go to much in detail about their acting, cause for this show we can agree it’s not top noch, still enjoyable, that goes for Ton as well as for Yoon. Let’s talk about his role as Mr. Kamol:
I did read some bad review on his part, because of his physic and way of acting that does not fit the description in the Novel. I did not read the Novel, so I cannot compare that but I think it is also very cliché that a “Top” in BDSM has to be super muscular, heavier, taller or whatever to be good. A lot in BDSM can be just psychological and has nothing to do with physical dominance.
So I like him being not so muscular and more on the mind-game side. Mr Kamol is someone who has learned that he can achieve anything if he sets his mind to it. He is ruthless in his business and used to get whatever he wants. In the little private time he has, he wants to follow his passion and find someone who fits his needs.
So in the bar he sees that pretty boy and just goes for it.
Now I jump over the BDSM Play that we get to see on the first episode. There was already a lot said about what a bad display it is of BDSM. But I think: a) Who did really think we’re going to see a real BDSM Play? B) There is no right or wrong in Sexplay.
As long as it’s safe, both want it and enjoy it everything is good. So I find it a bit pointless to talk wether this was a good example of BDSM play or not.
What was good so was the fact that Mr. Kamol made sure that Kim is not drunk and really wants to try whatever he is going to do. He obviously is not a good person. But I’m happy with him being all about consensual sex. He is also not letting uncontrolled emotion out on Kim. He seems to enjoy BDSM just because it is his preference.
Kims reaction is also realistic. And fun to watch.
Now let’s talk about their chemistry: I really like it! It’s all about their eyes. I totally agree that the kissing is well - we saw better kissing. But the looks they give each other are really enticing. I hope to see more of that.
They are very blunt to each other. I’m quite annoyed of the same misunderstandings we get to see in a lot of BL series, because no one talks about what hey really want. Here we have Mr. Kamol: “I like you - come and live with me.” , and Kim: “Are you nuts? Who wants to get involved with a mafia? Leave me alone.” - well that does not work of course.

What about privacy rights?
Mr. Kamol is kind of a stalker. His behavior is not okay in the real world. As for my part: I’m here for the show. I like the dynamic. But that is up to preference.

Side couples: So far I see two side couples. Kim’s best friend De or Day who broke is heart and is now happy in love with his boyfriend Ith. They are a cute couple. I hope we learn a bit more about their relationship and what actually Day’s job is. Cause he seems to have a connection with Mr. Kamol.
The other one could maybe be the first Assistant of Mr. Kamol and the nephew of the head housekeeper (sorry I forgot their names). Let’s see what happens there.

And I cannot forget the two lady’s working with Kim in the office. I LOVE them. They really bring a lot of Charme to the plot.

The Mafia side of things.: Well it’s not “The Godfather “ and I don’t know anything about mafia in Thailand, so I cannot say a lot about this. Their is a story though and that’s good. We actually see Mr. Kamol working a lot! Obviously he wants to build a new casino and is fishing for Investors while his opponent Denai is doing the same. ( This side character is a bit comical ) They basically try to steal this project for themselves and using mafia-style methods to do so.

The conclusion: It’s just episode four, so there is way to go to say where this show ends up. I had no expectation whatsoever and I guess this is why I like it. The idea of the story is better than the execution in some parts, but overall it is consistent.
We have a Main Couple with good chemistry, a storyline that makes me want to see more and every character in the drama has a unique side to them. They really add to the story.
For me: 8.5 out of 10.

Edit follows after the series ended.

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Should have been named Forgettable Night

So as someone that doesn't usually leave reviews when I don't enjoy something this is new for me. But I can't understand how this still has a user rating of almost 7 stars?!? Like HOW?! If you just want a quick should you watch it or no the answer is NO! don't waist your time on this awful drama you are not missing out you can get the highlights from youtube if you want to see a certain scene from the book. But trust me this drama should be cancelled its terrible across the board. Lets get into why I didn't like it what could make it better and why I won't be continuing it.

Story:

The basic storyline is not bad having a passionate and wild bdsm night with a stranger really could have made an amazing story and with a twist of mafia how could you not be drawn in. However from the get go it was lack-luster I had hoped from the trailer that it would be well done and something that shows a better representation of BDSM and relationships. But what we ended up with was a watered down version of someones idea of good torture prawn? Either way if you have read anything of the translation of the books you will know that the night they had together was alot more intense and laid out then the hysterical representation done in this drama. From the terrible placement of bdsm gear to not knowing how to even use it the whole night is laughable at best it really should be called 'Forgettable Night' because no one wants to remember that monstrosity!

How could it be better then... well first of all put time and effort into learning from people in the bdsm community about how things work and why. Don't do a quick google search and think you know everything because a watpad fanfiction told you so. The story itself has serious potential to have done very well if it had been handled correctly. Now before everyone comes for me saying dramas can't shoot prawn thats not what I'm talking about you can do alot of great angles and hides etc to draw erotic tension between characters and change mood for scenes even with actors completely clothed. You also can do alot of workshops with actors to help get them comfortable working together or touching eachother in general all of these things are what make dramas good. Also its a book thats main storyline comes from a one night stand you would expect this to be heavier on the steamy, erotic and kink side instead of this weird awkward highschool kid dance we got going on.

Acting:

I think they could have done a better job hunting down the cast I'm not saying who they picked is awful but they don't seem to have real chemistry and everything feels uncomfortably forced or laughably bad. I don't know if its because they are to close in height or looks but it just doesn't feel mafia at all its more like one is playing dressup. The scenes with any kind of kissing or play tend to fall flat I mean lets not forget the faces made on that supposed 'unforgettable night' so bad so very bad.. I don't know if the actors were not told beforehand the kind of scenes and content that where going to be included or if they maybe thought it would not be included for some reason but it all just seems very uncomfortable for all parties involved. I think this does come down to the fact they maybe needed more workshops or better direction etc its hard to tell for sure but I can't possibly stomach trying to watch anymore of this awful work.

Music:

Not much to really say here is okay-ish but scenes that need it kind of feel like it wasn't the right mood or sound for what was happening and the opening closing really doesnt stand out at all for me.

Rewatch Value :Nill don't waste your time watching it even once check out the clips on youtube instead if you have something in the books you really are hoping is in the drama.

Overall:

I was really disappointed to see that they did this story so badly, I don't know if they were trying to rush it because Kinnporsche was being aired and they wanted to run with the desire for more mafia BL and get views or what? I really don't know but even if you have not seen Kinnporsche and have nothing similar to compare this BL to its a very poorly done and its better to forget it then give it the time of day this one needs to be laid to rest and never see the light of the internet again its just so bad...laughably so.

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So bad it's good

I am new to the BL side of the drama world and this one confused me at first.

It turned out to be HILARIOUS!

Once I stopped taking it seriously and just listened to some of the dialogue I was crying tears from laughing.

This almost seemed like it was making fun of Mafia BL shows.

The chemistry was decent, the kisses started off bad(almost fake looking) and didn't get much better, the BDSM aspect was very tame, and even the lions were a nice comical aspect.

It was so bad but so good all at the same time.

This is one of those you'd re watch to laugh and pass time.

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Looking at camp right in the eye

The script for this could be modified into an absolute crack up of a parody with like a 5 minute review probably.

I absolutely can't believe that the series is somehow funnier than the reviews written here because reading the reviews already got me rolling but the series itself made me accidentally howl in laughter at 3am.

It is actually hillarious how much of a failure Kamol is as a mafia AND as a potential boyfriend like baby please be good at just ONE thing I beg. The pink drink product placement is just so put of place that I absolutely howl everytime it appears. The multiple random montages throughout the series is also giving the vibes of a 10 year old with a phone saying "I made this for mother's day". I am also absolutely in LOVE with the random bodyguard threesome thrown in literally out of nowhere.

But the funniest thing from this series is probably the ending montage because the half assed BDSM themes, half assed romance, and half assed mafia theme combined with the music is just constantly funny no matter how often I watch it. Also I find it hillarious that apparently the lead actors are dating irl bc there is absolutely no sexual tension on screen that I have to believe that they are actually dating so there's no tension left on cam.

Please watch it, I haven't laughed this much in a long time. I seriously unironically love this series.

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One of the weakest BL series

Yoon being a versatile actor, i was excited to watch this series but from the beginning itself, this was such a let down. No romance between the lead actors. Do not even talk about the threesome🤣 That was such a disaster. Poor storyline. The kisses between them were not attractive as in like not wanting to kiss each other but have to do it for the sake of public/fans. Phone mishaps in between the drama. None of the actors gave outstanding performance. The bodyguards were so stiff, no entertainment, skin and bones types of bodyguards where the genre itself was mafia, action and so on. Nothing good came out of this drama. I had to watch all the episodes as i downloaded everything at once. Such a disappointment. This series was seriously a no-no one for me. I'd never want to watch such type of synopsis ever again.

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