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Walking the fine line...
...between cringy and funny and never stepping on the wrong side! I Will Knock You is such a fun series, unexpected, different and yet so nice!What I liked:
- Noey: the character and the actor
- his mother & sister & his friends
- the music and the cinematography and final credits' dance
- internal monologues (they spend a lot of time looking at each other but not saying anything out loud!)
- Bom, the actor playing Thi (he does look korean...)
What I did not like:
- nonsense title
- the lack of chemistry
- the usual disapproving parents(think Bad Buddy...) and other drama tropes in the last two episodes
- Thi, the character, a wuss
- last two episodes
Noey is a 16 yr old high schooler, smart, brave, bold, brash, honest and a bit of a thug, leader of a gang with a style and taste stuck in the 80s!. He keeps pursuing a girl from another class. The girl's tutor Thi, witnesses him being rejected by her. Thi is a third year university student, sweet, calm, smart, lacking courage and wits and keeps hearing scary stories about Noey and therefore is shaking with fear every time they meet. And they keep on bumping into each other rather frequently so much so that Noey starts believing that Thi has a crush on him and magnanimously decides to like him back.
Tar, the actor playing Noey is only 18 but he is so flamboyantly talented: he succeeded in the feat of playing a silly character without ever making him ridiculous. Amazing! Bom, playin This, is on the other hand 28 but he looks much younger than Tar . He is as cute as a button, pretty and frail looking and manages to convey the weak and silly and cowardly character that is Thi.
The problem is, even though these two actors are rather good (Tar is better than Bom), there is no chemistry, no sparks fly between them and their love story is unconvincing. Understanding Noey character, it looks like he decided that he was going to fall in love with Thi whether he really has any feelings or not! For him it was a challenge! The series takes place over about a year and a half and nothing happens between them: they keep seeing each other, Thi tutoring Noey, Noey giving Thi rides to school: that felt more like a bromance, a friendship. There was never going to happen anything anyway since Noey is underage(which he keeps stressing every time he tries to kiss Thi and is interrupted!) !
Noey was surrounded by a great group of people: a no nonsense mother, a cool as a cucumber sister and a varied cast of characters in the gang.
The story was interesting for about 10 episodes: it was so funny to watch Noey and Thi's interactions, Noey strutting around and Thi shaking in his panties with fear every time he saw him. But it was original! The styling of Noey was the best I have ever seen in a BL. The music he listened to (that song Destiny will be stuck in my head for a long time! A classic!), how he dressed, and the way he refused modern technology! The cinematography is also special: the filming location were new, looked real, people were real their lives were real. Usual BL is a slick story of rich students! This is not one such series!
Sometimes halfway through, the producers decided to throw in some usual drama tropes in this case, another guy interested in Thi. Nothing pans out there because Thi had already fallen for Noey! But the writes went all guns blazing and throwing tropes at us at an amazing speed in the last two episodes: Thi's parents come for a visit, disapprove of Noey and decide to take Thi back home after graduation. Thi says nothing and just obeys his parents! So the boys break up but Noey think it is a nonsense so he goes up to Chiang Mai and they make up and continue their long distance relationship (in after final credits scenes!) for 5 more years when they finally kiss with Thi acting all flustered and surprised! And his parents are apparently still ignorant of this relationship! We could have done without all these drama tropes: it was neither fun nor funny. These last two episodes were disappointing and ridiculous! They managed to ruin a bit this such original story!
But I still rate it high because this is a series that came out of nowhere and I succumbed to its brutish charm! The surprising part of every episode is a sweet dancing scene during the final credits and the subtle changes in it in every episode: so watch it to the last second, you will not regret it!
I had so much fun watching this series and if it had not been for the two last episodes, I'd probably want to rewatch it!
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Story is great
At first the show reminded me of a lot of different shows such as the 2gether series which made sense since the director is the same but somehow the actors were able to make it unique and interesting. The actors seem to have a lot chemistry together and I look forward to watching more episodes. I would also like to point out that the actors are pretty handsome. There were a few moments in the first episode where the acting could be better but it seemed to slowly improve after the first episode.Was this review helpful to you?
Sweet as Sugar!
This is going up there with 2gether and Still 2gether. Super sweet with little to no PDA (not that I have a problem with sweet kisses or anything). You could literally watch the actors get more comfortable with each other with each passing episode. I enjoyed the age difference (and how it almost matches with reality) and the waiting that goes with such a gap.I enjoyed the clueless, straightforwardness of Noey's character and the fearful courage of Thi's character. I've never said this before but watch the end credits of each episode...there's a point to them believe it or not! :-) Finally, the ending was super cute and tied everything up very neatly (which I love).
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FULL ON ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE
Have you watched I WILL KNOCK YOU yet? If not, do watch it.Trust me on this. I will knock you is one of the best BL shows out there, specially among the recent ones. I honestly did not have much expectations when I decided to watch it. The actors are new and it kinda seemed to have a cliche school/college based romance tropes. But hell! I was so wrong! I ain't gonna say that the story is very unique, but the way they present it, the set, the "retro" theme, the shooting locations...these gave a lot of vibrance and a beautiful ethnic vibe to the entire show.
So, it's a story between a younger rowdy boy (who's definitely very handsome and cute) who is a "gangsta" ( but I swear he is such a cutie... I totally loved his soft side and his smile is so heartwarming! ) and an older college student who is a scaredy cat (I won't lie, there were times when I was pissed seeing him being such a timid ass, but I guess that's how the character is supposed to be). I won't spoil it for you guys. All I would say is, it's a total entertainment package. I didn't get bored until the very end. Plus, its one of those series which doesn't depend on steamy scenes to make it entertaining. A light, heartwarming show. Oh, and the ending was one of the best endings out there. I loved how the ending was not very unrealistic yet happy. Plus, there's a cute couple dance at the end credits of every episode. That's something I've never seen before anywhere! I would definitely say Noey stole my heart away. They are new BL actors and it seems like the series is not as popular as it should be. So, as a BL lover, I am sharing this, so that you too can enjoy this cute series.
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loved it. very unique story
Honestly, i loved the way this story came out.at first i thought it was a bit odd but it was funny so i continued to watch it. As I kept watching it the show got better and better and i started to get hooked by the 8th episode loving almost all the characters.
This story is unique, and I've never seen a bl like this. the chemistry and dynamic between the main leads were so good I was so excited for each episode that I was watching. The last episode is honestly my favourite because of the way they patched things up and it was just so cutejdjsd. Thiw and noeys mom are both so iconic istg they make the story so funny and I was laughing throughout the whole show.
This series brings you a lot of joy and happiness, although I know some people might not like it based on there preferences but for me this shows a solid 10/10
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Comedy and entertainment drama
This drama is really contains comedy from begining to end of the drama I laughed a lot and enjoyed this drama and finished within 2 days and actors were amazing at acting and script was good but it doesn’t contain much complicate story just a simple and cute and comedy script and I guess they executed pretty much well and hope them to see in another series also I recommend this drama for everyone to watch you can enjoy this and 90 ‘s song which is playing by lead actor was so good I like it this story has everything friendship, love, comedy, bad male character to good lead, waiting for love to get successful, parents supports and good actorsWas this review helpful to you?
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Comedy At Its Best
This is the second time watching this series It is truly one of the funniest I've watched. It will hold your attention throughout. Never a dull moment. The cast is GREAT. The director did a fabulous job putting this series together. I highly recommend. The music is perfect for this series. The dance routine between episodes is entertaining.Was this review helpful to you?
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Finish it, you won't regret it
I was really sceptical with it at first but I though I needed to give it a chance and damn I don't regret it, the story took a turn and it was so good. I really need a story about how it goes them later on. I would watch it again and again, it just can something you haven't seen in BL's before. I would say I was beginning to hate Noey in the start and it was first around episode 6-7 I actually started to like him and I think Thi is an adorable scary cat. They both have character development and it is good, it suits the characterWas this review helpful to you?
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Knock Knock- It's an underage actor and NOTHING ELSE.
What a weird, borderline inappropriate love-letter to a single performer this is.I have never seen anything quite like it. From the first glimpse of Tar Atiwat Saengtien's juvenile knees I went 'uh-oh'. And it was downhill from there.
There really is no reason to watch 'I Will Knock You' except for Tar Atiwat Saengtien's performance of Noey Watphlu. It's a great performance, for the THEN SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD ACTOR. Which isn't necessarily bad, but ooof. Ooof. He's incredibly charming, bringing life to this passionate, impulsive, sentimental character. Don't mistake, Noey is not a well-written character. Noey's vintage style and earnest romantic heart are interesting, but the writing flinches from deeper examination of his troubled nature. Tar is carrying this on pure charisma.
And he's beautiful. It cannot be understated how much the camera loves him. It's impossible to forget that, particularly because of the way they edited this strange show. Multiple times Noey would say something absolutely bonkers, they'd cut to Thi, he'd do a 'haaa?' face and some voice over and halfway through the voice over they'd cut back to Noey, who'd then have another line. Which is BIZARRE. I cannot stress to you how much I'm like 'THI DIDN'T SAY A FLIP FLAPPIN WORD, THIS IS NOT A CONVERSATION, IT IS A MONOLOGUE.'
Sure, each time I'd be like 'damn he's pretty tho'. But, it did not distract me from what a hot mess of NOTHING this show is. I am somewhat accustomed to uneven writing quality between male and female leads in romantic pairings. Generally speaking, in hetero shows the ML is adequately written, the female lead is underwritten. In BL, there's often a mediocre standard which both leads meet; serviceable, but not remarkable. Nothing could have prepared me for how inconsequential, bland and boring Thi was. If Noey is not well written, Bom Tanawat Uthaikitwanit's Thi is...unwritten. He's negative space. He might as well not exist. We know NOTHING about him, except he's awkward AF and tutors kids. And Bom has all the charisma of a damp sponge.
Considering Thi's lack of anything except setting up clumsy set pieces for Noey to react to, there's no reason for Noey to like him. You could make a drinking game our of the number of times Thi just straight up didn't have dialogue in scenes, yet the scenes persist, perpetuated by some ghastly BL necessity. He'd have voice over along the lines of 'omg this crazy kid' or 'if I don't do this he'll beat me up for sure!' but not actual lines, not actual participation in the scene, not actual agency. He's a complete non-entity. He flounders around, a collegiate do-gooder intimidated by a high school junior, his thoughts and feelings on the courtship ultimately unimportant and insignificant. In fact, nothing happens in this show that Noey does not instigate, and not always for readily apparent reasons. I can only assume that in making Bom a more fleshed out character you'd have to address the age and power differences between the two. Instead, they desperately avoid it at all costs. Which doesn't leave a lot to do.
It can't even go to the familiar well of kissing and sex scenes to bolster itself, since Tar is underage. Which I guess I appreciated, but it highlights an awareness on behalf of production that maybe the age difference is A Thing, making it all the weirder when they don't address The Thing. They also clearly don't want to talk about Tar's issues, either Bom or Tar's goals, or anything remotely sincere or serious.
So the script is a joke, Bom's performance is DOA, there's no chemistry, no intriguing side characters, so? They resort to showcasing the single asset they have; Tar Atiwat Saengtien.
So. Admire him. There's no other reason to watch.
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A HIDDEN GEM!
I absolutely loved this series! From start to finish, it delivered a rollercoaster of emotions that kept me hooked. What I appreciate the most is how it effortlessly blends humor and heart, making me laugh out loud in almost every episode. It's one of those shows that consistently brings a smile to your face, even during the most simple moments.Noey and Thi truly shine in their roles, bringing their characters to life in such a genuine and heartfelt way. Their chemistry is undeniable, and it's clear that they share a special bond that makes their interactions so captivating. The way they portray their relationship feels so natural, and it’s hard not to root for them as the story progresses.
Why am I only seeing this series now? It’s definitely worth watching and has been such a hidden gem for me! This is actually my first time writing such a long review about a BL series I’ve watched, and that just goes to show how much I truly recommend this to everyone. I really hope Noey and Thi get more opportunities to work together in future BL projects because they have something special, and their chemistry is the heart of this series. Overall, it’s a feel-good show that’ll leave you with a warm and happy heart after each episode. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a lighthearted, yet emotionally satisfying BL series!
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Everything
I just need everyone to know tarboom are very UNDERRATED, this series was just amazing, very old school, I caught myself laughing so much, definitely comedy. it is not like any other series. They believe in ‘destiny’ . I recommend everyone who hasn’t watched this series to watch it RIGHT NOW. your missing out. I for sure thought they weren’t going to end up together by the end but I was wrong 🫢. I remember strolling on TikTok when I found a slide video talking about underrated series and when I first looked at ‘I will knock you’ I had a feeling I wouldn’t like it but I gave it a chance and I will tell you I’m VERY glad with my choice. I will always talk about this series to everyone. I know this series will top every other series. Super sad they haven’t had another series but if they do I’ll be rooting for them!! :3Was this review helpful to you?
