Typical GMMTV fare
On the whole this series is ok but nothing special, stongest in the first half then just pretty weak towards the end.Having quite a large cast it doesn't make a good job of introducing them all making it a little difficult to figure out to begin with.
I wouldn never say I was a real fan of Pong and Phuwin but don't mnd them, however they are oboviously really comfortable with each other. I just wish they would learn to kiss properly rather than the typical lip sucking - at least Aou/Bppm and Marc/Poon made a good go of it with a bit of passion.
The most annoying things I found thoughout the series was Satang's character - he must have been told to play it in a childish way and it just doesn;t work whilst his pairing with Winnie is by far the least convincing.
For my the stand outs were Aou and Boom who are really good together, whilst Aou managed to make his character amusing when it could have been so easily just plan annoying - i look forward to seeing them again in the future.
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comfort watch
i believe the highlight of the show is really the friend group and their shenanigans, i can say the series makes you really emphasize with all of them and the dynamics they have . didn't feel as much interest in the relationships as in other bls however, as i said, the friendships really really make up for that, they bring such warmth and comedy when together.highly recommend for bl watchers who know the actor/pairings and ar looking for a comfort comedy show.
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You can skip this one
GMMTV has a bunch of actors, writers, and directors in their roster, but doesn’t care for quality. If you like the male leads, go back and enjoy their previous dramas and ignore this one. They are cute and their relationship here is sweet and I can appreciate the lack of toxic characters, but that’s about it. The acting wasn’t great from the entire cast, but we could chalk it up to terrible writers who had no plot in mind. I don’t get how GMMTV goes from Last Twilight to something like We Are that was entirely aimless.And the side characters and their stories weren’t interesting either.
With everyone else who complains about Thai actors (except Jeff Satur) singing the same out of tune song, it’s in here too and it’s cringe.
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Story? What story? Just cute boys falling in love!
PhumPeem:They were the slow burners of the show, and were they slow bruningggg. I loved watching them grow as people, especially Phum. Loved watching him go from a cocky bastard to someone who started to care about and understand Peem. I loved how they became each other's safe place, and when one was in trouble or in need, they'd just go to each other for comfort. The scene where Phum finally spoke to his dad nearly made me tear up. The love they hold for each other was honestly so beautiful. It was disgustingly sweet. Bleh.
QToey:
The reason why I started this show 6 weeks in. Worst and best idea of my life I must say. And they fucking delivered. WhinnySatang are so underrated it hurts. I didn't even realise how many shows I've seen them in, and mainly remember them from MSP, but they can fucking act! THEY NEED THEIR OWN SERIES ASAP!! That crying scene? Bruh, the reason wasn't even that serious, but bloody hell they gave their whole backs for that performance. I still have chills thinking about it. Toey is just so baby girl coded I love it with my entire being. And Q being the sassy, sarcastic, tsundere bestie is everything. This kind of dynamic is my religion. Fucking fight me. I like vanilla too, okay, Helen? Watching the entire gang go with the random shenanigans just to get Q to admit his feelings was hilarious. Watching him warm up to Toey and Toey slowly not being scared of Q was just endearing.
TanFang:
I ended up enjoying this couple more than I thought I would. They are legit each others soulmates in every drama series. SO WHY DON'T THEY HAVE THEIR OWN SERIES YET?! HUH, GMMTV?! These two kill it every time, no matter in what role or dynamic they are put in. They can act, they got chemistry, SO CAN WE STOP PUTTING THEM AS BG COUPLE??? I know they got together pretty quickly, but the lack of screen time was annoying. I wanna see more lovely dovey Fang behind close doors. I know boy is a sassy motherfucker who be dropping bombs every where he goes, but I need to see him with Tan at home. I wanna see the soft side he only shows him. I will forever be a Fang defender, and any who thinks he don't like Tan, get glasses. Rewatch the show. Do. Better.
ChainPun:
If PhumPeem where the slow burners of the show, then these two were oven turned off. Ship not even sailed cuz captain forgot to give the order to go. PhumPeem walked so they could crawl. Pun being so fucking oblivious when the whole world and their dead grandma knew about Chain's feelings was fucking hilarious. And that kiss? I have never screamed and cried and been so shook in my life. I deadass did not expect any of that. And then Pun went in for a second one?? They knew the fans were hungry, so they devoured and delivered.
Other stuff:
Overall, the friendship of this whole group was what carried the show. If one is looking for plot, there is none, look the other way. All conflicts are mostly internal. Its basically them figuring out their feelings and emotions for their partners, and growing as individuals. But after they get together? There is no conflict what so ever. And I'm a slow burn lover. I love it to my core when it's done correctly. But this was just slow burn with no substance. If there is no plot to carry so many eps, then it just feels like it's dragging. And that's what PhumPeem felt like to me. "I only know that I love you" — 13 episodes. 13?! Yeah, that's too much. But it had me squealing so whatever.
There were a few eps in here that added nothing to the story overall, and honestly could have been taken out of the show and be substituted for something else. Add conflict, add some drama that feels relevant. And no, no misunderstanding or miscommunication. But like the whole shtick with Phum's dad that we could have done. TanFang having some issues that they had to resolve instead of them being the diabetes of the show. Phum and Fang's family are RIGHT there. We could have had that. We could have had Peem's background problems, or added more to ChainPun. I don't see why the directors changed them to be a couple, only to have them in the last ep.
Matt needs more appreciation in this show. Man was single-handedly carrying most of the comical scenes. "You always order me to do this and that ... I'll convince Toey to date someone else." The shit this man does and says is amazing. And the little somethin' somethin' they were doing with him and Mick was... well, bombastic side eye.
In conclusion, I'm a Fang defender to my dying breath, Tan best boi, Q is my spirit animal, Satang needs more baby girl roles, and glad Phum and Peen finally decided to grow brain cells and talk about their feelings.
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I’m going to miss this show…
This show literally became my comfort show as I returned every Wednesday to watch the next episode.At first I was very skeptical of this series, especially due to the fact that I initially thought there were too many couples, so I was like ‘there’s no way I’m gonna watch this!”…
Despite having multiple couples this show probably does one of the best jobs I’ve ever seen of giving pretty balanced screen time to the characters. I never felt as though there weren’t enough scenes with the more main couples and I never got bored of watching the side couple interactions.
Honestly, AouBoom stole the show for me! I just love their dynamic so much and I can’t even explain it (they need their own drama rn!). I think all of the actors did a great job with this series! There wasn’t a single couple that I didn’t like!
The plot itself wasn’t exactly very deep when it comes to the series, however there were other elements that made up for it. For me to have watched this entire thing through without taking any long breaks goes to show that it really was such a sweet series.
Also the friendship- I just love the fun atmosphere of the group of actors as they portray such a big group of friends. It makes me also want to have fun like they do!
Idk if school dramas are really my thing, but this show was certainly different. It kinda reminds me of the old bl series in a way I can’t quite explain. Either way, I’m really gonna miss this series 😭😭😭
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We Are reviewing
I can’t tell you the last time I looked forward to a show every week like I did for this one. I love a good enemies to lovers story line and THERES TWO OF THEM in one show! and this one was done wonderfully. Takes place in a college setting while juggling school, work, family and love.Fun fact: there was no episode 11 curses! Not even at episode 15 of 16 which is
Everything took its time (the pacing is definitely on the slow side, but stick with it!) and eventually came to an end by wonderfully expressing 4 distinctly different relationships.
My personal favorite was Tan and Fang. I loved their relationship starting as enemies and growing up together building closeness. even the way they felt about one another and how that was portrayed was so touching. Big praise to Aou and Boom for their performances. I giggled, laughed and gasped happily watching them in this series. They carried the show in every aspect. I hope they get their own series together. Im a new fan of theirs from this show.
Also stand out scene for me was Toey! when Q discovered Toey was Milk Frappe boy. Maaaannn! When I tell you that scene was so well done. 😭😭 I cried. When Toey screamed out for Q, I felt it. SUPER proud of Satang for that vulnerable and emotional performance. It was wonderful to see it.
Phum is annoyingly hot and he knows it. Peem is annoyingly hot and he also knows it.
That scene when peem comes out of class and phum meets him and asks if he is okay because peem seemed down. The way peem leaned into phums palm that held his face while phum pinched his cheek! I was stuck there for 20 mins. He looked so cute.
I feel like this show will end up being my comfort show, one that is fun easy watching and sweet.
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I don’t know why the high rating
Honestly my rating is based on the main couple. The rest of the cast did as well as they could with the time they were given. I am disappointed with the main leads. I felt like Pond was carrying the Ship on this series and Phuwin presented like he was forced to be there and be intimate with Pond. I am not surprised that after this series all rumors started about their ship ending. Their chemistry felt so forced this series like what the heck happened? I think this one missed the mark and I hope PondPhu figure out how they want to move forward.Was this review helpful to you?
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An Ensemble Casting with a Good Storyline
“We Are” is a medley of romantic tropes and sappiness that is very welcome in the BL scene. It is the quintessential romcom, an easygoing series about a group of friends who find love and support each other throughout the process. “We Are” is refreshing and fun and even though it doesn’t give you any drama, the romance and friendship are enough to drive this 16-episode series, and the different couples give us a wide range of romantic tropes, there is no screen time wasted because all the stories develop at different paces, keeping us engaged from start to finish. As a big fan of slice of life shows with minimum conflict, “We are” was such a treat, and I hope there is more demand for such low stakes BLs in the midst of all the high drama, high production and educational ones.Read the complete article here-
https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/08/06/we-are-series-review-ep-5-to-16/
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Groundhog Day
Negatives:Absolutely nothing new.
Boring repetitions.
Show every cliché.
The story flow was 1 step forward 2 back for no apparent reason.
A maximum of 12 episodes were needed.
Positives:
Interesting acting progression for some of the actors.
Even though nothing happens you watch it comfortably and quickly (up to episode 12 ).
Funny roles that create a pleasant mood.
Overall:
Simple Comfort Watch
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It's just fun.
No complicating things, no weird stuff... it's just simple and cute. Definitely an enjoyable, binge watchable sweet drama i don't even remember how many times i rewatched this, it's just fun. A quick enemies to lovers love story and if not laugh, it will definitely make you smile. If you like the main couple or - Aou & Boom - you WILL like this!!!Was this review helpful to you?
IMO QToey has the most interesting dynamic among all of the couple. Their acting is fine and nice enough. I really adore toey character, and at how all of their friends adore toey as well.
And I think Phuwin's acting has improved a lot in this series. PPW chemistry also seems natural and nice. Their plot is so light and cute without any dramatic conflict.
Toward the end, the plot feels a lil bit boring, but the comedy was making it bearable.
Overall I really enjoy watching this series.
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When all the homies gay
This is gonna be one of my longest reviews ever lol, so prepare yourself if you actually wanna read it. I am a very long term GMMTV fan, since 2019, BUT, I have ever since We Are aired refused to watch it. And the only reason was my lack of motivation. But I am a huge Narawin so I kinda had to, since this is my last show left to watch with PPW. The fact I have consumed thousands of hours media of PPW, without watching this is kinda insane. I finally got over it and yeah, watched it. I honestly regret not watching this series earlier. It's sweet, adorable and it has this found family vibe, which I am a huge fan of.Beginning with PondPhuwin or PhumPeem, their chemistry is as always amazing. The enemies to lovers trope actually really suits them and I am begging gmmtv to give them another series with this trope. Even though I've been a Narawin for a long time, I still forget Pond had longer hair at some point. He just looks so much younger, not bc of his hair but also his features. What I keep noticing about Phuwin, he is always in a sort of way into art, in every single series I've watched. The way PPW kissed so many times before even dating bahhahaha. And they like "I'm hungry" yeah bro u hungry fr. Sometimes Peem really irritated me because he has this annoying complaining and mean personality. He has his reasons but I would never be friends with him honestly.
I was a bit too late when it comes to WinnySatang. I've seen their series but I just never really became a fan. But watching this after their pair break up kinda makes me sad. I know they're just a pair and not a real couple, but I do like them together as a pair. Honestly I am not a fan of QToey. I love Q as mental support but I think what Chain and Toey and the rest of the group planned was toxic as hell. Like they're making Q feel upset and even if it's by accident, I'm just not a fan of it. I understand it was testing but... no. I feel like Q and Peem are adorable together and they're such nice friends.
I am a hugeeeee AouBoom fan. I loved them so much in this series and I can't describe it. This series together with Only friends: dream on have to be my favourite AouBoom series. Gmmtv really mistreats them as a pair and I feel like they just have way more potential than gmmtv gives them. I am sooo excited for Billionaire Biker as well. I love how Tan is the biggest idiot ever and he makes every moment in We are feel fun. I love his stupid flirting. As for Khaofang, I love him because he feels like the MOST relatable character ever. My whole personality is the same as his. It's so funny because I genuinely understand how he feels in certain moments.
Okay then MarcPoon. Another broken pair but one that I never really got familiar with. I love Poon but if I am honest I have no idea about Marc. I think their chemistry was alrighttt in we are but I'm not a huge fan. Pun was funny as a character and he did make me laugh. As for Chain, I'm not sure why but he wasn't very outstanding. I feel like ChainPun were a very normal couple compared to the others and they also had less screen time. I said before that I don't like how Chain and Toey flirted with each other and I just felt bad for Q and Pun.
Title has to stop playing annoying roles. EVERY SINGLE TIME his face even appears on screen I know he's gonna be playing an annoying character who gets between a couple. Also please tell me why I felt this very strange chemistry going around Beer and Kluen?? The moment when Toey saw Kluen met was so funny. It was kinda how I saw PhumPeem in the series. Toey didn't seem to like Kluen trying to pull Peem. I love seeing Godji so much. When I see her I know a series is gonna be good. Her as an aunt was adorable and I know she was shipping Phum and Peem. I also really like how she was like the comfort adult in the series and everyone loved her. And seeing JJ in here is also amazing.
Even though I liked We Are, I am kinda getting tired of the whole friendship bl's lately. Although I think friendships are super cute and funny, they easily bore me. I am also turning older and it feels like I often watch things for 13-15 yr olds. And I am saying this as an 18 yr old. I feel like we are was for a younger audience even if it included NC but this is maybe just my own perspective. I also am a bit bored of the school drama's SPECIFICALLY those subject. It's always and I mean always engineering, art and then architecture.
The songs in We are are just amazing. It was so funny when Pun tried to sing but hit every wrong note. But jokes aside I am in LOVE with แค่ในวันนั้น (Truth in the Eyes). It's one of my favourite Thai songs. The lyrics is soooo sweet. It can't be more romantic than this. I'm not the biggest fan of เรามีเรา (WE ARE) but I LOVE the MV. It's adorable. We are delivered good songs but my fav has to be Truth in eyes.
Also Phuwin's and Winny's pulled back hair reminds me of me because my hair is getting too long to even see shit so I usually do it like his hahaha. Overall, this was amazing. I loved it. The whole series gives me this sort of weird nostalgia and the friendship is so adorable. Genuinely, where do I find my friend group full of gays?? I loved it, even if I was a bit bored by certain episodes.
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