they had potential
they just lost it somewhere in the start, the writing was chaotic and it felt all over the place and the editing wasn't good either, the music was a bit weird I’m ngl because why are yall singing about a boy huh, anyways it's worth a watch overall !like there was too much to work with and instead of solving current issues they just present new ones and forget about the latter lmao.
I think the actors did their best for what they were given, and I enjoyed watching it every week, the chemistry between naow and gyo was wonderful, and I love them sm, the side characters weren’t that bad either, especially my girl luktarn.
I might be a little biased in my opinion because it is gl series and I ate it up just because of that bUT and it was good for a light cheesy romance, a good watch when you’re bored :) .
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A pretty well-made early Thai GL
Many people may seek this series out after watching Gap. So I’m here to say that Love Senior may not reach that level of entertainment for viewers. It’s not a bad watch though.This series starts the fairly new girl group Cosmos, with their song “You Get Lucky” as the OST. All 12 members have main and supporting roles.
The main 4 actors ,Anda, Lookaew, Noon, and Praewa have good chemistry in their coupling and you want to root for them. The rest of the members may have their roles based on individual acting skills and maybe availability. Some of these women are still in college. Love it. I want to specifically call out Atom for her portrayal of Luktarn. She’s a great character and was played well. It is a shame how the series ended with her. Left much to be desired.
The story is a bit all over the place. There’s subplots and minor characters that disappear for several episodes, only to show up later with little pay off. It seems a bit rushed. As is the series was limited to 10 episodes.
I’m happy to see that this was directed by a masculine-presenting woman(as far as I know). I feel some of the queerness and relationships between the women feel genuine and that may be due to their direction.
Overall, Love Senior is a decent show for this time. There are a lot of Thai GLs being released with bigger budgets since they are proven to have a good chance at success. This series gives me hope that they can only get better and better as studios see their potential to be just as profitable as BLs.
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SOTUS wannabe… but make it GL
I expected the series to have at least a little bit of SOTUS vibes, especially after seeing the trailer and everything… but there were some scenes that were pretty much an exact copy paste. And it has nothing to do with the fact they were trying to show us the hazing process. It was certain things they included, the punishments, etc. I’m sure there were other options than tearing apart the nametag or having the senior run laps. Even the whole wants-to-be-though senior who is actually a cutie, while the junior seems to be a bit more mature and capable.But if we leave those initial similarities aside, the story developed in a different direction when it came to the later episodes as well as the main couple’s relationship. However, the timeline is a mess. There are a lot of time jumps, so it’s hard to keep up with how much time has actually passed. Especially those in the last episode. The flashbacks are not always clearly set apart, so it sometimes took me a bit to realize we are seeing a flashback. It was all kind of rushed too, especially towards the end.
There were also some strange scene cuts which made the story slightly difficult to follow at times. The plot in general seems a bit weak. It relied very heavily on a constant flow of past and current possible love interests. It made it very repetitive. And then we have the episode with the freshy content where we have no clue what is going on because there was loud music playing over everything. And they couldn’t even bother with the subtitles for the convos that we were shown on screen during that time. There was another such scene later. Why have the characters interact if there is no way for us to know what is going on?!
Manaow & Gyoza: Neither of the two is ready for a relationship. They are childish, can’t communicate with each other, always jump to conclusions, and think crying and avoiding the other person will solve everything. They both made a lot of mistakes, some were worse than others, but only Manaow owned up to them while Gyoza continued to play the victim. I feel their ending left a lot to be desired, there was still so much left unclear and up in the air. I think that separately, I liked both girls. They really shined when they were with their friends, we saw a different side to both. But together, they were not it for me. The two actresses, Kookkaew and Anda, had a nice enough chemistry, but the editing didn’t do them justice. Their acting was kind of weak at times, especially in the more emotion heavy scenes, and neither of them can cry.
As for side characters, there was a lot. As I mentioned, the possible love interests were annoying. As characters, some of them were actually great and I wouldn’t mind them… if they weren’t yet another love-sick puppy. I did find Warang and Prang adorable though. And Thida is the kind of friend everyone wants. She is amazing!
It had potential, but the plot needed some more work. As did the editing. Maybe they should have lost some of the cliches along the way and given Naow and Gyo some more time for their relationship to develop properly.
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Started off cute but was ultimately a disappointment
First off, my rating is a lie. It's actually a 6.5/10 for me. But because it's a Thai GL, and I want to see more of them, I don't have the heart to rate it any lower.Now, as for my thoughts:
In the beginning, it had everything I wanted: A Pan FL, easy chemistry between the two FLs, a love triangle, and ALL the tropes that come with a Queer Thai Engineer series. Like, yes, give me tripping on air and getting dramatically saved by the FL's soon-to-be love interest, who holds her for a suspiciously long time!
But then, near the halfway point, my perspective shifted. While I liked that the conflicts were--so far--minimal/easily resolved, I felt they could have done well with extending the do they like each other/pining phase. It felt almost "too easy" for these FLs.
This problem would come back to bite the drama later during the last few episodes when conflict after conflict and misunderstanding after misunderstanding popped up. It seemed like the writers intentionally made Manaow and Gyoza's start to their relationship so easy and sweet so they could put them through the wringer at the end while banking on all their good times together to get you through it. Unfortunately, it did not work. At all. And don't even get me started on the horrible villain and her scheme and the nail-in-the-coffin trope that had no reason to be there.
By the end, I was just . . . *sigh*
It saddens me to say this, but I would skip this one, my dear MDLers. It's just not worth your time.
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umm
80% precent of the time i was staring at the screen wondering wtf is going on.the pacing is so weird and there are so many plotlines that come out of nowhere and are never explained aswell as many pointless characters.
main couple have great chemistry and are good actresses, especially actress who okays gyo, i can see they did the best they could with the script that was given.
on episode eight i could see where we were heading and decided to just drop it.
probably one of the worst ones I’ve watched but was still entertaining for what it was.
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Disappointed but not surprised because I already know Star Hunter...
This series could've been amazing if it was well made, the plot was all over the place and things happened too fast without treating any subplot with the importance it needed.The second couple started too suddenly, we didn't get to see Warang growing her feelings, she liked Gyo one day and the next she liked the other girl.
Luktarn not getting a punishment, not only for breaking the main couple a part because she's jealous, but because she drugged someone to make that happen, it made me really angry.
The girls did amazing with the script they had, they're the only reason I finished the series, they deserve support, I hope they get series with better plots and better everything.
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We lost the plot.
When I saw the trailer for this series I was very excited and of course wanted to watch it. I love how we are getting more gl series but this one really did not hit for me. I saw the potential in the beginning episodes but as we went on it was like the writers stopped caring about the quality of the story and some plot lines made me genuinely angry because they made no sense or were just put in there for the sake of them being there. The plot got increasingly worse as the story went on and that was no different for the finale episode. The finale was a mess and very rushed. If we wanted to squeeze that much content into the last few episodes there should have been more, or we shouldn't of even started those plot lines at all.Was this review helpful to you?
Decent show, Slow start
I think this show is good, but it had a slow start. It didn’t get interesting until the very end. I was surprised that many of the actors were from a TPop group. I did wonder throughout the show if it was weird for them to having to kiss their bandmates. I think the main couple and side couples had good chemistry. My favorite character was Thida who was the supportive friend to everyone and the voice of reason. I don’t think they developed some of the previous relationship of the main characters enough. Also some of the side characters in the first half all of a sudden disappear in the second half.Was this review helpful to you?
SOTUS VIBES BUT NOT QUITE: COMPLEX AND REALISTIC
I always like starting my reviews by saying that when a series has a complex/problematic plot, then it is not meant to be for everyone. And this GL is one of those stories. If you do not like series with a bunch of misunderstandings, a lot of problems, or other similar things, then I do NOT recommend you to watch this. This series deals with a lot of misunderstandings and problems in a relationship, and I feel like they have done a GREAT JOB at keeping it REALISTIC. There is so many couples out there that go through similar problems like in this series, and it's good for those problems to be portrayed in series so that people don't feel alone and feel related to them. While others can take this series as a lesson to keep in mind of things they should avoid in their relationship, and to always be aware. I also think this series did a good job in portraying immature young college students who have problems in their love life, and how they can fix those things together with COMMUNICATION and TRUST. Those two things were missing in the first couple's relationship. And I think now that they have their happy ending, they will be able to fix things and not make the same mistakes from the past. Relationships are NOT perfect, and I like that they tried to portray that in this series.STORY:
I am going to be completely honest right now. Stories like these are not always my favorite to watch. However, just because the plot is complicated and problematic, it does not mean it is a bad story. After finishing the series, I can say that I enjoyed it despite of the ups and downs it had. Like I mentioned above, I like how realistic this story is. It is about a young couple who is dealing with problems in their relationship. And through those problems, they learn and grow together. That is what I love about the story. It also has a happy ending, which makes it even better cause at some point in the story, you kind of loose hope, but then they give us the happy ending the main couple deserves. Overall, I would give the story 7 out of 10 just because it is not my cup of tea, but it is still enjoyable to watch.
ACTING/CASTING:
I love the cast, and I love watching edits of them on tiktok! I think you can easily get attached to them as you watch the series more and more. They acted very well despite of their complicated roles, but I also believe there is still a lot of space to improve. Every character here is attractive despite of their flaws, and they will make you fall in love eventually. The chemistry is on point as well! I love it! my favorite couple was the second one though! I don't know why I always end up liking second couples more lol. But anyways, I will give the acting and casting an 8 out of 10.
MUSIC/REWATCH VALUE:
The music was okay. I do see myself listening to the intro again, but it is not my favorite. So, I will give it a 7.5 out of 10. And the rewatch value will be a 7.5 out of 10 too because I do see myself rewatching this eventually (if I miss it too much lmao!).
Anyways, my overall rating for this GL series is 8 out of 10. I think it deserves it. I like how this series brought me back to those days when I watched SOTUS the series (BL). Those days were memorable. And even though they are not the same, I still love them equally. Please do NOT drop this without at least giving it a chance. Try to watch it with the perspective that you will learn something from it. At least, that's how I see it. But do not feel forced! Thank you for reading!
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Story and Plot is wierd.
The story and plot is a bit confusing. I mean with only 10 episodes I don't really think that they could fit everything. The story was just kind of all over the place, whenever I was watching there were scenes that was a little confusing as it was not connected.Although I can say that the actors did a very great job considering what they were given. The couples had great chemistry as well. I do think that the ending was a bit rushed and I felt like I wanted more.
In my opinion, I would actually rewatch it a couple of times.
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First half was enjoyable but they lost it at the end
Really enjoyed the first 5 episodes and quite enjoyed the next two, despite the misunderstandings starting to get a little annoying. Unfortunately for me the last two episodes are a complete trainwreck with the blackmail and amnesia storylines (especially the amnesia once the former had JUST been resolved). I still quite enjoyed this series overall and I would say that my rating for the first 5 episodes would probably be around 8. I've chosen to make this my actual rating becuase i refuse to rate a GL lower than the average while we have so few (sorry...). Hopefully this is just the GL genre finding it's feet, a phase early BLs apparently went through, and I am looking forward to future GLs featuring Cosmos 11 members.Best thing about the last couple episodes was the relationship between Prang and Warang. Warang's character arc in general was great actually, I think she's the only character that was improved by the second half of the series. Nao and Gyo were also very sweet overall, and I enjoyed seeing them together when the plot wasn't throwing crazy stuff at them lol. Honestly I'll probably rewatch some of this eventually becuase I liked their couple.
Only other thing is that the OST is a love song aimed at a boy? I found that really weird lol like couldn't they have made something more appropriate?
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Enjoyable but repetitive
I started to watch 23.5 a few days ago and when I caught of up yesterday's episode, I thought I would give a Love Senior a try.Basically the plot is Manaow is a first year student in the Engineering Department and she is tasked with getting signatures of her seniors. In order to achieve getting Gyoza to sign, she must compete in a festival with another student.
By the third part of the first episode, I felt like I had missed something. How did Manaow and Gyoza become so close, so quickly? But I had not missed anything, there relationship and interactions just changed, more than likely because Manaow would say flirty and witty things, it was cute. Their relationship or progression of a relationship was not smooth sailing. From Gyoza's friend Warang having feelings for her, her first love Pyo , whose twin brother Pure also has romantic feelings for her (will talk about him later), to younger students Luktan and Belle, having feelings for Manaow, eventually this was not a love triangle, but a love hexagon or octagon.
By the time I got to episode 5, I really did not care about Manaow and Gyoza relationship anymore. I started skipping some parts because I wanted to know how the drama starts. I was angry at Manaow for kissing Luktan, during the time that she felt that Gyoza did not return her feelings. I knew Luktan was going to try to break them up, but I wanted Noaw to inform Gyoza herself after they finally get together. WHY ARE YOU KEEPING THIS FROM HER? WHY CAN'T YOU ALL JUST TALK?
The whole setup between Manoaw and Belle was really cruel. Manoaw was drunk and not only did Luktan take advantage of that, but she also drugged Belle, in order to stage them sleeping together on the couple's anniversary. Gyoza spending time with Warang, who at this point has started a relationship with Prang so her former feelings Gyoza are just genuine friendship. Manoaw doesnt believe it, so she is jealous. Gyoza becomes jealous of Belle and Luktan because she knows they have feelings for Noaw. The way Luktan tells her what happened between her and Noaw, Gyoza should not have found out that way. When Gyoza disclosed her relationship with Poy and how she was her first love, I feel like that that was when should have told her about Luktan. Or anytime. She should know.
Episode 9 pissed me off and broke my heart at the same time. There was a comment on Youtube that stated Gyoza has a support system so when she is upset, she has people to ask for advice and give her comfort. Noaw doesn't have that. She only has herself. So she copes with things, her own way, usually by drinking.
When Gyoza states to Noaw 'never show your face to me again', she leaves, but she continues to look after Gyo by bringing her snacks and drinks. that she leaves either on her door knob or her motorbike. Luktan and Belle think they may have a chance with Moaw but she continues to love Gyo from afar. Even when Noaw finds out the truth of what happened that night, she does not run to tell Gyo, she just keeps her self, continuing to abide by Gyo wish, to never see her face again, which broke my heart.
And when Gyo finally finds out the truth from Belle, she runs into Luktan, who initially pretends like she does not now what she is talking about, before confessing her hatred of her, because Maow still continues to love only Gyoza.
Gyo getting hit by a car after her confrontation with Luktan. I was pissed when she was bit by the car and she was bleeding from her head, because I knew in what direction this was going to go. She was going to get amnesia and not remember Moaw. What also pissed me off is Pure, pretending to be her boyfriend, taking advantage of her amnesia to his benefit. Like who the fuck does that?
I did enjoy the reconciliation. Where Gyo starts to remember Manoaw, like flashes of her hearing her voice, or dreams. When she graduates, she sees a bunny costume which sparks a memory. I was glad when she left Pure after he asked her to his girlfriend, which in a way doesn't make sense. If she is already his girlfriend, why did he have to ask? Now that I care or think it is important. She apologies before running up to find the person in the bunny costume.
I loved the scene where Gyo hugs Moaw from behind, asking where she has been. Moaw struggles emotionally as she moves Gyo arms from around her waist, stating she must have mistaken her for someone else and starts to walk away. The balloon pops and Moaw instinctively covers her senior's head and Gyo moves closer to Noaw. Slowly the two pull apart where Moaw apologies again before turning away and Gyo stops her by grabbing her wrist. Now more sure than ever, who this girl is to her.
I lost count of how many times I watched that scene. Maybe five times before my fiance called me where I began telling him about this show I just finished.
This show is a rollercoaster of emotions. Neither Luktan nor Pure had any repercussions for their actions. Pure took advantage of Gyo’s memory loss to state that he is her boyfriend, and Luktan drugged and blackmailed Belle. She violated people for her owngain, but what’s to tell Moaw that she went too far during their confrontation in the gym. Excuse you! YOU went too far. You should have gone to jail! It is like Lhong from Tharntype all over again.
I read online that this was supposed to have 12 episodes instead of the 10, which I feel would have been better to finish telling the story. I know some fans stated it was rushed, but I was happy at the end with them getting back together. Maybe that is why there are a few loose ends, and why Luktan didn’t have repercussions, if it had 12 episodes we probably would have saw that, maybe the ending would have been different. I do want to try to find out, if the ending in the book is the same as the show.
I don’t see myself rewatching this entire series, but I will watch certain scenes again. This series gives me Sotus vibes because of the engineering backdrop, and the senior/junior relationship. If Manaow and Gyoz would have communicated, a lot of the miscommunication would have been avoided. Luktad would not have been able to stage that, because Manaoaw would not have gone out drinking on their anniversary.
I understand it is needed for drama, but I hope somewhere along the line, we get a healthy relationship in a GL, where the couple talk about things that bother them.
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