Moonlight Chicken

MOST of this story is believable

EARTH PLAYING a character that is meant to be like 40 is not believable. Not because of the performance, it is a 100% believable, but simply because he is way too young.

Any BL series that is not about high school or university already gets bonus points. Even when one of the characters is still in a high school, it is not shown, but his life outside school is depicted, which is great.

Unheard of in BL that they show a former couple, and unique thst they even shown verbal fights between them, as well as cover some other real life circumstances.

It is also important that the series raises human rights issues, which is rare for such a vapid format as BL.

All in all, this is more like a real drama, instead, which is commendable. Especially for GMMTV, which almost never does things like this.

DETAILS of what is believable and not are in a comment with a spoiler tags below.

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one detail is really matter

the plot was really good not that kind of dramatic series its really fun and easy to watch, GOD DAMN THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN EARTH AND MIX WAS SO GOWWWD, I REALLY WANT TO CRYY, THEIR SKINSHIP WAS SO SO SO SOFT AND DEEP, felt like they can tell everything just by their touch and eyes. the cinematography was really good this remind me alot with itsay, it almost get 10/10 but some frame get too high saturation (?) or kind of too bright tone idk. just some of frame but really make the cinematography get minus point and it was really annoying for me, but the rest was perfect

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Beautiful show with lots of relatable characters!

I really enjoyed this show. I'd heard that it was boring from a few people but I think they didn't fully appreciate it. It does lack the dramatic storyline in KinnPorsche or the maturity of Only Friends, but it is the most relatable and realistic BL I've seen in a long time. It doesn't glamourise anything - just shows the honesty and struggles of working class people while bringing a slow romance into it. There were many subplots and side characters - each of them with their own charm and differences.
Wen and Jim's story was interesting, both of them had unresolved issues. Jim's hesitation to enter a relationship was very understandable, as was Wen's tricky situation with Alan. Like real life, all characters had aspects I didn't like. I felt for Alan, I know he was heartbroken but I also completely understand Wen, falling out of love like that would have been confusing and upsetting for both of them, so his frustration for Alan continuing like they are still together is totally justified, as well as the financial aspect of being unable to move out.
This made it even better when both of them found their people (FirstKhao!!!) at the end, this show is really all about personal growth. Gaipa's mother's death was so shocking and awful - of course it happened to the character that relied on his mother the most. Khaotung was amazing at the portrayal of grief mixed with his unrequited love for his friend. It was satisfying how all the characters came together like puzzle pieces and complimented each other perfectly. Alan and Gaipa could both provide a bit of comfort to one another in really tough times and that made their unexpected relationship grow.
Leng's story with his girlfriend was also one of the most relatable storylines in a while, so many young parents worry about finances and family so seeing them get support from all of their friends was lovely, Mark is such a versatile actor.
Li Ming and Heart's relationship is the healthiest I have seen in a long time. They had funny moments but it was also so beautiful seeing Heart find his voice due to a boy he used to dislike being the only one making an effort to communicate - this show sets an examples for parents with ill/disabled children everywhere! As well as that, Li Ming's anxiety and family situation spoke to me a lot, his mother's and uncle's concern over him was understandable but it was also lovely to see his confidence grow so he could show that he can handle things.
Basically, yes some of the show moved slow and was a little boring, BUT the cinematography and production of it was beautiful, the acting was great and every little storyline was brilliant and relatable to so many people. This is a perfect show for a quiet night in where you aren't too bothered about a dramatic show that will make your jaw drop.

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Poor Uncle Jim!!

A mix of all EMOTIONS (Yearning for Love, Rejection and Break up etc) and all TROUBLES (Love, Life n Financial troubles)!

Realistic Piece of Life! :|

Every character is well written, well directed, well acted by everyone .

All the actors' roles are challenging n demanded great realistic performances n Yes, they did VERY WELL! :)

All 3 in Midnight series franchise have different Cinematography .
It's GOOD here.

****
Fourth Gemini track is more impressive than the other two couples.

Fourth as a young rebel, haha he is such a cute angry bird in this.

It would be better, if there's a text translation to Gemini's sign language, for the viewers to understand what his character says .

****
Poor Uncle Jim!
Love, Life n financial troubles all the time, without any break! :(

Being a middle aged n mature adult doesn't mean not to worry, not to show up his worries in his face.
No need to repress / suppress Emotions!
Yes, sometimes, it's better to open up n express our sorrow and get relieved of it.
Poor Uncle Jim, being the eldest in the team, can't really share his true thoughts or show his true emotions, even to the close ones!

Anyways, I always love to watch Earth Pirapat in whatever the role it is. :)
From a smiley role to a serious stoic role, he does everything well
He is One of my first Thai heroes! 😏

****
All favourite actors n favourite director, expected a Masterpiece (expected to give 9+ rating).
But something is off.
It was a bit dragging in 2 episodes, which a "8 episode miniseries" shouldn't .
n so, sad to give 8 :(

Extra 0.5 included for Fourth Gemini :)

****
"The Moon represents my heart" Cover Song by all, is just WOW!
Their voices blended so well ! :)

The series started with EarthMix's kiss n ended with another kiss of them! 🤭

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Beautiful love stories and real moments of life

The trailer didn't really make me want to see it. I was afraid of another smooth love story in chicken sauce. Within the first few minutes, when inflation and COVID-19 were discussed, I realized I was wrong. If there are indeed love stories, they are for once shown in a realistic way. It's a far cry from "I'm not gay but" and that's a good thing. We believe in it.

This series is also a real social fable: we talk about social classes, money, homosexuality, abortion, traditions. Everything is treated in a sober, well-filmed way. The emotions are perceptible, without exaggeration.

The acting is of high quality. Special mention to Khao. Without spoiling you, I can just say that in the scene where he holds back from crying, we are really touched!

I wish I had the opportunity to see more shows like this one, because here we are talking about real life of real people, and we adhere! I recommend it.

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It's the supporting roles that steal this series

Honestly, I found nothing dynamic about Earth and Mix's performances and they do not steal this series. They have done this before. Who steals this series is Fourth and Gemini. They are so solid and believable and I want them to have a whole series on just their incredibly real relationship. Unfortunately, this series went off into inane and empty directions that it did not need to do. Only for the sake of theatrics and not story telling. Also First did an incredible job in playing a rather small part but did so with complete conviction. He added quite a dimension to that role so kudos!

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Awesome series

What a great BL series. Congratulations to the creators and the actors. Whomever selected the couples too. Bravo! I'm not sure of the story made the actors or the actors made the story. Both really! I didn't like the episodes coming out on 2 consecutive nights. I think the series would have had more impact with weekly releases or at least 3 days between episodes. Kaotung as Giapa gets the best actor award and Alan as first runner up. Almost wining with the most difficult role. Heart and Li meng was also ground breaking and fitting in the series. With that in mind I wish we would have seen more of those characters. Overall, this series for sure could have gone for 10 or 12 episodes. A sincere congratulations again to the entire cast and creative staff. Well done. I really enjoyed this series! Also a shout out for Saleng.

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At night, the emotions will kick in

They did pretty great as expected. With the powerful lineup of casts and gloomy vibes of the story, this has been one of my most anticipated dramas of the year. It was just relaxing to see how they nailed every storytelling of each character from the beginning until the end. No one has been left behind.

EarthMix leading the show gives you a touch of calmness from their genuine acting and beholding their firm characteristics into something memorable. They give the right amount of feelings that will attack your soft spot to feel their warmness.

Gemini and Fourth once again own the show! I swear to god that these two young actors are such gems. They always deliver impactful emotions to their viewers whether it may be by means of romance or drama. They never failed to amaze me. I am always in the excitement about every single Heart and Li Ming scene. Their chemistry is super strong.

This has been also one of the best acting performances of both Khaotung and First. Their dramatic plots win me solely because of how fluent they are in releasing all of those needed emotions just by looking into their eyes.

We are all gays in this show and I am loving it! The remarkable script, powerful cast, and letting you feel all kinds of emotions lead them to their successful victory as a drama. However, despite the positive feedback I have for this show, it is not still enough for me to give it a higher rating as I honestly feel bland for most of the scenes during its earlier episodes. Still, Moonlight Chicken is the kind of BL that will not only provide you the sweetness from the BL actors but also tells wonderful stories of individuals who face daily struggles in life.

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Loved it!!!

I really liked this series. Not only have I watched a few series before this one of the actors but I also just really liked the story I read about it. Whilst watching it I was certainly interested. I loved not only the main couple but also the side ones!! It kept me on my toes plus the fan service and small twists added a lot to it. The actors really showed emotion and I couldn't even tell it was acting! I loved it!! I wouldn't say it is in my top 10, only because they could've done a lot more with the storyline, but it was great other then that!

Would recommend! I wouldn't watch it multiple times, but definitly would suggest it.

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diciamo che questo 8 è una media fra i settanta che volevo dare

Ecco, vi presento i pensieri intrusivo che si sono palesati mentre vedevo la serie:
Primo, sono fermamente convinta che i personaggi di Alan, Wen e Jim sarebbero odiati dai più se non fossero recitati da Mix, First ed Earth.
Secondo, Wen che dice che lui lo fa per lasciarlo andare (stiamo ovviamente parlando del mio cucciolo Alan), non mi sta bene, finché non gli serviva mollarlo era comodo avere lo sugar daddy, capo della sezione prestiti della banca che paga le bollette. Ecco, perché se veramente lo avesse fatto per Alan sarebbe bastato al più un mese per capire che stai facendo del male all’altra persona, non lo usi, in parte per i soldi e gli dai basically una colossale falsa speranza: perché siamo onesti, è vero che Alan si fa i castelli di carta, ma è anche vero che in quei famosi mesi è stato Wen a dargli la carta per farli.
Amo Gemini e Forth, mi piace proprio come siano alcuni fra i pochi attori che riescono a creare un amore adolescenziale genuino (per non parlare poi della parte di Hearth e del suo essere sordo, ma questo ne parlo dopo), amore che in altre serie sempre ambientate nel mondo delle superiori non sono riuscita pienamente a cogliere.
Considerate che questi commenti li ho scritti quando ancora non avevo visto gli ultimi tre episodi.
Devo fare i miei più vivi complimenti a First (guess what, lo amo come attore) perché nella scena a natale, quando Alan confronta per la prima volta Jim e Wen, in quella scena è riuscito a rendere piccolo Earth, che in relazione al tipo di attore che è (quel tipo di attore che prende lo spazio in molte delle scene in cui recita) e al tipo di fisico che ha risulta molto complicato. Credo che nemmeno in ToL, dove recitava con un mostro sacro come OffGun (dove sono sicura ci siano delle scene dove i tizi si confrontano) sono riuscita a vederlo piccolo come nella scena in cui arriva Alan e lo rende proprio piccolo. (Spero di essermi fatta capite con questa spiegazione)
Per il resto, quando finisco.
Ecco, nuova cosa: al personaggio di Wen piace fare la vittima. Nel senso che non puoi venirmi a dire “grazie a te sono riuscito a mollarlo” quando per la prime due puntate ti interessava di Alan tanto quando ad un cavallo di un mosca che gli ronza intorno e non gli da fastidio e quanto tu stesso hai detto che avevi smesso di amarlo. A te, mio caro Wen serviva solo una ragione relativamente valida (per te stesso, perché siamo onesti dare continuamente false speranze ad una persona per una persona normale dovrebbe bastare) per mollare lo sugar daddy chiamato Alan, perché siamo onesti, Alan ti faceva comodo anche quando (e con tutte le ragioni del mondo, perchè anche se strano, uno può smettere di amare una persona da un giorno all’altro) avevi già smesso da mo di amarlo.
Ecco se io fossi stata in Alan avrei sbroccato prima e avrei fatto peggio.
Vi prego salvate Gaipa da questo mondo.
Poi dopo aver visto cinque episodi di fila ho pensato che a. Era meglio andare a dormire e b. Che non ce ne è uno di personaggio che non mi dia l’hyk… tranne ovviamente Hearth e Li Ming e quel cuore di panna di Gaipa.
Altra scena irritante al tempio: per che cosa stai male Wen? Per aver mollato Alan o perché ai vissuto praticamente a sue spese e te lo sei fatto per pietà. No spiegami.
Perché i personaggi che interpreta Earth hanno tutti la caratteristica in comune di dare consigli anche quando non sono richiesti? Cioè, ma chi sei tu per dirmi come vivere la mia vita?

allora, questi erano i commenti che scrivevo mentre lo guardavo e ora vorrei esprimermi un po’ di più sui punti toccati: prima cosa, mi pare palese la prima frase. tranne forse il personaggio di Earth (che fa delle scelte discutibili, ma comprensibili, tranne quella frase orribile che dice a Li Ming “sei povero e pure gay?” come se lui non lo fosse. e so che una persona potrebbe dirmi “proprio perché lo fa sa le difficoltà che deve passare”, ma proprio perché lo sa dovrebbe dargli una mano) che devo dire avevo sopravvalutato l’incavolatura che avrebbe dato (essendo questo un trend con i personaggi di Earth), gli altri due personaggi per varie ed eventuali ragioni sono delle persone non orribili (anche se Wen lo è), ma quasi. sopra lo ho scritto mentre vedevo la serie: è vero che ad Alan nella sua storia con Wen cerca di risolvere una situazione che non può essere risolta (anche se siamo onesti, una persona non smette di amarne un’altra così de botto, a meno che non compia atti strani, ma ci vuole del tempo e dubito che Wen abbia detto ad Alan che era da un po’ di tempo che non si sentiva più come una volta e forse Alan era troppo preso dal suo amore per Wen che non ha visto che l’altro non lo amava più), però alle persone normali, dopo quanto al massimo un mese si rendono conto che continuare a vivere con una persona che è ancora innamorata di te (continuare ad andarci a letto, perché sappiamo che lo ha fatto), fartgli pagare le bollette e il resto come uno sugar daddy, è quello che si chiama abuso emotivo e poi, siamo sinceri, come ho detto negli appunti di cui sopra, ad Wen faceva comodo avere praticamente uno sugar daddy che gli pagava tutto. quindi questo, e per tornare a tutto il tempo che Wen ha abusato delle emozioni di Alan, lui non è che lo ha mollato per il suo bene (di Alan) e il suo (di Wen), ma lo ha mollato solo quando doveva decidere se farsi pagare le bollette o farsi Jim (e visti gli addominali di Earth lo sceglierei anche io) e ha scelto la seconda opzione. poi non dico che Alan non abbia le sue colpe, però a. amo First come attore, quindi ho un bias verso i personaggi che interpreta e b. puoi veramente biasimare una persoana che si fa castelli di carta, quando sei tu stesso quello che gli fornisce la carta? altra cosa su Wen: lui è la personificazione del tuo pensiero intrusivo. vuoi liberarti di lui, ecco che ritorna: era necessario trovarselo mentre usciva dall’ospedale Alan? no, però come un pensiero intrusivo lui compare sempre (ora che poi io abbia la teoria che, addominali a parte, il personaggio di Earth essendo il prototipo dei suoi personaggi quindi che continua a giudicare e a dare consigli non richiesti sia altamente complicato da sopportare e quindi si possa essere pentito di aver mollato lo sugar daddy banchiere responsabile della sezione prestiti della banca, è una storia per un altro giorno). si è capito che non mi è piaciuto il personaggio di Wen? bene, fa ridere perché in ATOTS non mi piaceva il personaggio di Earth, ma ho adorato quello di Mix, qui tollero quello di Earth e non sopporto quello di Mix… quindi l’unica serie dove mi sono piaciuti entrambi (anche se il personaggio di earth sempre consiglio non richiesti da) è in CLS. bene, ora di chi parliamo? ah di quel cuore di panna di Gaipa. niente da dire, mi è piaciuto proprio. e poi… la coccola della serie: Hearth e Li Ming. come ho detto sopra Gemini e Forth mi piacciono perché sanno interpretare molto bene l’amore giovanile, quello dell’adolescenza. e poi mi è anche piaciuto il fatto che il personaggio di Hearth fosse sordo (dove si vede quindi una persona che cerca di lavorare con la sua disabilità)(e non ho trovato la mamma di Hearth così terribile come quando la serie è uscita perché alla fine non è che fosse imbarazzata dalla sordità del figlio (o forse solo in piccola parte), ma era più preoccupata e spaventata per quello che sarebbe potuto succedergli. (piccola parentesi, ma è perché sono uno studente di medicina, se Hearth e Li Ming hanno circa 18 anni e Heath è diventato sordo tre anni prima, in teoria dovrebbe essere in grado di parlare normalmente, però mi è piaciuto lo stesso quando ha detto quelle poche parole e l’importanza che hanno dato alle parole che ha detto).
ultimo commento… abbiamo i magnific ‘98 tutti nella stessa serie: infatti stupore e terrore, ma Mark, Mix, First e Khao sono coetanei.
bene la recensione è finita andate in pace, se volete vederlo sicuramente non lo sconsiglio, ma c’è di meglio (e anche di peggio)

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A drama well made

People who have a bad view on Thai dramas need to watch MLC. This s definitely on e of the most well made Thai drama I have ever seen. With he essence of the real life of Thai people and their day to day lives and struggles, 2 love stories blooming while having their fair share of difficulties , realistic approach to relationship, life and everything else. The characters in this drama felt very real, very human. They were not green or red flags, they were realistic people who makes mistakes and learn to grow from them. The actors and actresses did such a splendid job. Aof as a director outdid himself with the little details, the little scripts that gave this drama a life, gave the characters a chance to be human. The casting was absolute perfection. I love the color grading of the drama, The scenes were filmed beautifully. It's not satisfying for BL watchers who are here just for the sake of watching a BL. This is a slice of life with romance mixed in it.

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Not a fluffy romance but love in a real world

When we start watching a show or a series, what most of us look for is an escape.
An escape into a world that is not ours, that doesn't consist of the same problems that we go through in our daily lives.
This show does offer you an escape, but without completely losing touch with the reality.

The story follows Jim, who is the owner of a chicken diner shop, that offers free chicken after midnight to its customers. He is a middle aged man(looks too fine for his age though), who struggles to make ends meet. Along with his financial problems, he has a somewhat stained relationship with his nephew Li Ming. Jim is a good and kind-hearted man, but also a man who has been broken and humbled by life for too long to have any place for love and romance in his life.

Enters Wen.
At midnight, Jim finds Wen drunk and passed out at his diner. As they start to communicate they both realize the undeniable spark and tension between them. So, they have a one night stand. Or so Jim thought.
Wen falls head over heels for him from the very first glance and not even for a second does he try to conceal that. On the other hand, even though Jim also likes him and is attracted to him too, he finds it difficult to let go of his past traumas and fears and so creates a wall around his heart, keeping his true feelings locked away.
What I truly loved about the development of their relationship was how mature and unapologetic it was. There was no - 'I think I like you' or hidden glances or confusion created just for the sake of drama. It was clear to both the characters and the audience from their very first scene together that they liked each other. But their unresolved past stood in the way.
Theirs is a romance between two adults who have baggage, regrets, and jobs that don't pause for romance. Their characters have lived life enough to understand that only love wasn't enough to get by in life. That even if you love hard and unconditionally, it can still end in heartbreak. And so their relationship grows silently, not with electric passion or shivering at each other's touch - but through silent moments, by not leaving each other's side.

Alan and Wen's dynamic was also very beautifully explored in the plot. Alan's yearning and his inability to let go of his love was painful to watch. It just showed how sometimes love doesn’t disappear — it just changes form, and sometimes the bravest thing is to let go with love. First's acting in those particular scenes with Mix felt so real that it was a struggle to not burst into tears.

While Alan struggled to let someone go who he has been with for many years, Gaipa on the other hand, was stuck in an unrequited love. Even though we don't get to see their relationship blossom, I felt like the series did justice to both their characters. Alan accepting the fact that Wen can't be a part of his life anymore and Gaipa realizing that some relationships are just not meant to come to reality gave a much needed closure for both the characters which helped them move on.

Now for the young love! Li Ming and Heart's story was as you would expect teenage fluttery love story to be. Simple, Sweet and heart-warming.
Heart is deaf and to avoid him getting judged by people, his parents restrict him to his house. Their first encounter with each other is not very pleasant. But over time they become friends and Li Ming, a sulky teenager soon turns into Heart's most trusted companion. Both of them find solace in each other's presence, and grow a bond that is beyond just friendship. They create a world within the world where both of them feel understood by each other.


Apart from the romantic relationships, the highlight for me was Jim and Li Ming's evolving relationship. Their misunderstandings and then reconciliations felt personal. All of us have been there with our parents at some point, where we struggled to speak each other's languages. But as we learn to be better sons and daughters, our parents too are learning from their mistakes. It was heart warming to see them choose each other despite all the differences. To try to understand each other better and be there for each other.

Over all, I was really satisfied with each and every story and the way they ended. None of them felt forced. We get to spend enough time with each of the characters to understand their internal conflicts and see a reflection of our lives in theirs. This show can't be described as 'love story' but rather a story about love that is always growing and evolving as we move through life. And in the end, it's the people we choose to sit with at a random chicken diner shop, at midnight and share our plates with!

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