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Setting the standards for BL
This show is soo good it feels illegal to even write a review of it. Like I don't want to spoil the thrill for others watching it for the first time.This show has made me rethink my ratings for the series that I have previously rated higher. So I give this series a 100/10.
There were some minor loopholes offcourse but despite that I would still say for a Thriller, Mystery, romance(if it was) this show is a trendsetter for BLs.
So I will rather keep it short
Why to watch this series:
1. Storytelling might seem confusing but it makes up for it in the end and that is the reason what makes you soo engaged to the series as you'll have a lot of questions.
2. Beautiful top quality cinematography
4. Amazing acting from the whole cast
5. CGi and visual effects done right
6. Unique storyline and engaging plot
7. Flawed and complex characters
8. NC scenes were realistic and didn't feel cringe or fake
Improvement points:
Series should have been atleast 10-12 episodes rather than 8 episodes to explore the Main characters more.
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One of the best
series was good and well-made for mestory was different and new
I watched each episode several times:)
Actores was wonderful and I liked the chemistry between Jess and Bible, they look good together
I liked the series but I wish episodes were longer.
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A True Gold Star Show
First, the story: BOC has gathered together some super talented actors,who are spectacular at conveying their characters' emotions. I have not, at any time, been taken out of a moment because of bad acting. Every single actor has kept me enthralled in the story. That's unusual for me in a Thai BL. second, the story itself and how it's being parceled out each episode is chef's kiss to perfection. No repeating plot points and detours through stupid side stories that do not pertain to the main plot.Was this review helpful to you?
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A BL beyond the typical romance trope
It’s a BL that seeks an audience willing to engage with the complexity of the plot, who doesn’t mind being left with questions.The heartbreaking 4Minutes concept:
Great, desperately trying to change the past & fix his mistakes.
Korn, longing to escape his old life & run away with Tonkla.
Tyme, yearning for a fulfilling past with Great.
It leaves a powerful message: Live your life fully. Don’t leave things unresolved. Fix the things you can, and never leave words unsaid with those you love.
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A freaking masterpiece.
Be On Cloud has done it again! This was honestly a joy to watch. I went in not expecting much but it truly exceeded my expectations.The cast in this was fantastic! The leads chemistry were just unmatched. Including the side characters too.
Honestly a gorgeous gorgeous! storytelling & cinematography. Literally had me gripped at the edge of my seat from episode 1 till the end. I genuinely didn’t want it to end.
Saying that, I shouldn’t have been so surprised at how good this was considering it’s a Be on Cloud production. Definitely on my top 3 favourite watch this year. And I definitely need to check out more of their work.
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My take on the plot
This show really stands out, not just within the BL genre, but among dramas in general. What makes it special is how it keeps things engaging without relying on complicated plot twists or creating unnecessary plot holes. The way the story explores themes like redemption and how our past decisions shape our future is handled in a creative and unique way.The main character, Great, gets the chance to redeem his past mistakes during a 4-minute window while he’s unconscious. What’s interesting is how he gets to relive these 4 minutes over and over, almost like a dream where time stretches and feels longer than it actually is. The show does a great job balancing between reality and subconscious experiences, and it never becomes confusing. It’s smooth and keeps you hooked throughout.
There was one part where I was initially disappointed—when Great meets a female character at an art exhibit. At first, it felt like the show was becoming too unrealistic. But then, it all made sense as the scene was revealed to be more of a metaphor. However, there was a bit of confusion with why only some characters, like Great, got the chance to relive moments while others didn’t. It left me wondering if certain scenes were real or just symbolic. Plus, the subplot with Tonkla being able to see ghosts could have been explained better—it felt a bit unclear.
The show’s message about making the right choices and being a good person, even if it doesn’t change the past, really hit home. Great and Thyme’s characters both changed after the 4 minute phase and they were making good decisions, even though it might not change the overall life experiences. And Korn’s 4-minute were he chose to live his life with the one he likes was so emotional that made me cry.
The acting, especially from the four main leads, was fantastic. Their chemistry felt real, and they delivered on the emotional weight of the story. The focus wasn’t entirely on the romance between the main couple; instead, it explored their broader life experiences. Meanwhile, the second lead couple’s storyline was more focused on love, and their tragic ending was really moving. Korn’s story, in particular, was heartbreaking and beautifully acted. The scene where Tonkla gets shot and Korn didn't know what to do was one of the most powerful moments.
I’d give the story a solid 10/10, not just compared to other BL series, but even against non-BL dramas. I noticed some people gave it lower ratings, and I think it’s because they didn’t fully understand the deeper message of the show. As for the acting, it’s a 10/10, though some side characters weren’t as strong. The music also worked well, earning a 9/10 from me, but the guitar scenes felt a bit forced. They could’ve been better if they had been integrated more naturally into the story.
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xfavor mirenlo
posta xfavor mírense esto, hay una historia bien hecha y que encima es interesante, personajes bien desarrollados, buenas actuaciones, buena música y uno de los mejores finales de este año, por no decir el mejor.El personaje de Great es perfecto, te hace estar al borde TODO EL TIEMPO, bible hizo un trabajazo con esto.
El personaje de Tonkla el mejor 100%, nunca nadie lo termina de conocer bien y nunca sabes que va a hacer.
Lo único, faltó desarrollo al personaje de win y a su relación con tonkla, había mucho más para dar y se re desaprovechó, y más sabiendo que a Win posta le gustó Tonkla.
El final es loquisimo pero no es muy difícil de entender al final de todo, me encantó.
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Amazing show
Amazing show. Seriously, if you have short attention span this show is going to mess with your head. Me personally, I enjoy this kind of genre and actually understood everything once this series wrapped its ending. The fact that they dont even give us a preview for next episode was kinda thrilling. Once a week per episode also gave me enough time to go to reddit or tumblr to indulge with others, discussing about each episode, about what we viewers could’ve missed, what could happen next and what to expect. Some theory were a spot on and some were not 😅Cinematography, chef’s kiss. The camera work was amazing. I even follow their cinematographer on ig just to follow through whats his next project’s going to be.
Actors, also amazing. They delivered every scene so well, even the supporting actors are amazing.
Writers and directors both are woman and they are doing a splendid job with 4minutes. All the crews behind the scenes also seem so chill and they know what are they doing, so very professional.
Anyway, im giving it a perfect score
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4 Minutes is definitely a must-watch.
To begin with, let’s respect and show support for these actors who participated in these NC scenes. It’s not easy for anyone to do it, especially if it’s their first time. While some dramas use NC scenes to compensate for the plot, 4 minutes does not do that at all. The NC scenes compliment/coincide with the drama as a whole. The plot, the acting, the chemistry are all amazing. I definitely recommend watching this series if you haven’t yet. This show displays perfectly the difference between real and ideal. What would you do if you knew what was going to happen? Would your actions truly lead to a good end? Even if you tried your best to do what was right, was it really the correct choice in the end?Was this review helpful to you?
Whatever you do, you can't change what is destined to happen!
A story of a lost soul who tries to make things right in the present after being in the future for 4 minutes.It had a grand start filled with thrills, naked white butts, and lots of anticipation of great content. Another BL with a time travel theme got me interested in watching. It was going very well; I understood what was going on and created a link in my mind. But soon after episode 4, things started going downhill. I lost track of what was going on and totally got confused with the storyline. If I were to name a drama as a show-off, then this is the shinning example of it. Wait, this is literally synonymous to BOC now!
Even though I understood what was happening at the last 4 minutes of EP 8, in general the story feels like a fever dream where you feel like you understand the situation but still can't figure out what and why that is happening. And after waking up, you completely forgot what it was all about. The storyline is so erratic that I lost interest in the middle. There were different storylines, and they wanted to give attention to every one of them, but while doing that, they lost the actual significance of the show. Maybe it's not that complicated, but sure, it is confusing. Still, I watched it because I wanted to reach the conclusion. So I can't really point out what I liked or disliked, as I feel like I'm in a daze to conclude anything.
It had a big budget, great artists, and beautiful and aesthetic cinematography, but it fell short in terms of storytelling and binding the whole thing together. Again, it is proved that BOC failed to deliver a compelling story and tried to hide it with NC scenes and handsome faces. I had high expectations, but now I'm utterly disappointed. I can't rate this show high just because of its high content value. I do enjoy the complicated storylines, but I can't lose my brain cells over 8 episodes of content. Maybe I'm too dumb for this; it's not for me.
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Sammon strikes again!
Another perfect story from Sammon, kudos to Bible (perfect as always) and Jes, a pleasant discovery for me. A complicated and gripping plot that keeps you in suspense and in doubt until the last minute. All the actors perfect in their roles and beyond expectations (Fuaiz and Jes). I'm already on my third rewatch.Was this review helpful to you?
Absences of story
This is the most nonsense series I ever seen. Where is the main ? Its been two episodes we have no idea what happening. There is some random actions going on background that might or might not converge at the end so we won't get clear story line because it is not important? All I saw is that main point of this series is that is Great Tyme gonna have sex in upcoming episodes nothing else. If thats was the story why we need all that dark action on background? Is this a rom com with off vibes. The absolute disconnect this mediocre series. Even actors themselves have no idea what this series is about. Why should I waste my time for boring series with no plot just for forced looking nc scenes? Jes Bible have no chemistry it's painful to watch their brotherly flirting sammon should have written a proper story but she's bad at writing i guess because what even is this series even , empty story just to fill up gaps between sex scenes. Anyways everyone you yapp about this being the best are either obsessed with Build or just wanna see porny nc scenes, nothing else.Was this review helpful to you?
