This definitely isn't the type of drama someone should watch if they want constant action or development in the storyline. It's a very slow and subdued show but that doesn't mean it's bad. This felt like a long start to someone with the potential to be very interesting. If you want answers you won't get them as this leaves you with a million questions but with hope for a second season. To be honest my favorite episode is the last as it gives a good idea of what to expect in the future as far as romances and plots.

Pros: The trio of friends are absolutely pure and are the reason to watch. They're all different but the personalities mesh well and they are extremely supporitve and caring one another. The actors give their all to each scene.

Cons: The storyline itself has little movement and leaves the viewer filled with questions. Some serious trigger warnings for the usual rapey gimmicks BLs tend to have and use. Dream is a character I haven't found myself liking because of said rapey vibes and lack of character development but maybe with an explanation it will be better.

Conclusion: It's a show that ends with a promising look to the future and you bet your ass I'm watching whatever comes next.

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One of only a few perfect BL's for me. The story is a very cute boy meets boy and they fall in love tale. There is something nice about a BL being free of the usual gimmick of friends who have a one-night stand or enemies to lovers trope. Ae is a great and unique protagonist as he's rough and tough but he is completely soft towards Pete. He does not try to deny his feelings towards Pete as is the usual method for BL characters. Pete is also a rare character as begins the drama with his sexuality established. It is nice to watch a BL where the main story is a couple falling in love naturally and not drag because of unnecessary drama but because of real life insecurities and doubts.
Pros: The stories for each character are so well thought out.
Cons: Too many couples were presented to give a satisfactory ending to each and unfortunately, behind the scenes drama means we may never get one.

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I originally watched this because the two leads worked together in the film "Love's Coming" Which I absolutely adore and this is one of the best lgbt films out there. Although they don't have a lot of screen time together here, the actors have a lot of chemistry and I really want to see them in more dramas together.
Pros: The actors, at least the leads and their friends were great. It was a bit jarring to see a western/non-thai actor in the cast but the actor was great and his thai speaking skills were phenomenal so it didn't throw you off once he actually started talking. The plot is simple and the series is extremely short which makes it a fun, quick series to pass your time. Regardless of how comedic it is, I did find the overall concept of a sister not wanting to accept her brothers sexuality very real and touching.
Cons: Some of the comedy did get a little cringy at times but it made you laugh most of the time. The extra actors did not seem to care as much about their performances.
Overall: The series played with comedy and story to bring a very necessary topic (family related issues to coming out) in a short series. Give it a shot, people judge too much.

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So I ended up watching this because it was suggested from having watched other BL's. I don't want to say that I didn't like this show, because I did but there was just something missing. For 20 episodes, which is on the longer end of shows, the story never really progressed between the two people who were meant to be the main focus. Pop was the main character and I didn't like him. I wanted to skip all the scenes with him. Oat was a lot more likeable but again, they dragged a gambling plot for almost 6 episodes. I get it! He gambles! That being said Oat was much more interesting than Pop as he at least had the "aha, I like him" moment. Pop goes the whole show with a girlfriend he clearly has zero interest in and barely tolerates his romantic interest. I do think this might be to sort of show that not all BLs should be happy endings. What the Duck(fuck) might be trying to deviate from the norm set by other BLs in which case, it did a good job. It's like nothing else.

The other characters were the saving grace of the show. Mo (Pop's gf) was probably my favorite character and her storyline was captivating as she dealt with hazing as a stewardess and her boyfriend basically blowing her off. You root for her more than anyone else.

The other BL couple was also much more interesting. It showed a dark side to BL I had not yet seen. Pree and Rambo started off very sweet and quickly turned so dark. The actors were so good that they immediately drew you in and it was again a unique take on the BL genre. It brought up important topics too, such as STDs. The motivations of these two were also worthy of exploring. Did they really love each other?

Overall it's worth watching because it sets up a pretty interesting universe of characters that you look forward to seeing expand but beware that it is not like all other popular BLs out there.

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This was the second Thai BL I saw after 2 moons which sort of sucked me into the world of Thai BL. I have to say this has been the best I have seen so far (now that I've got a few more under my belt). The actors didn't feel stiff at all which is something that affects a lot of other series I have seen. The intimate scenes are realistic and even when they aren't being intimate the chemistry fills the scene. I never once cringed at the scenes between korn and Knock. The side characters were amazing. I found myself surprisingly invested in their antics both the silly and the very serious. I particularly liked Yihwa, who had such a special relationship with knock that was so well portrayed. This was the best of the best. For those choosing whether to watch the sequel first (bad romance which aired first) and then this I recommended watching together with me first. You'll enjoy it more and be able to tolerate the sequel.

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I notice a lot of people prefer the first season. I have to say I like this season a lot more. While I was disappointed with the sotus hazing aspect of the story, the interesting take on the workplace was surprisingly fun to watch. If you go in expecting to see familiar faces such as kongpop's gang and the former hazers, you won't be happy . Again, my biggest problem was the lack of romance between Arthit and Kongpop. For a couple together for years it felt like they were strangers. It can be argued that the tension of hiding is the cause but no. For whatever reason, at least to me. No sparks fly between the leads. It felt like I was watching a painting get together not maintain a relationship. They do warm up slightly by the end. The side pairings, particularly Tew and Dae were well executed and were what kept me invested. I do think the story suffered some transitional elements as time jumped like lightening. The season was an improvement for me and could honestly serve as a stand alone if no one wants to bother watching the original.

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I watched this right after love's coming and I have to say, while I think the first was a better movie overall, I do feel like this one had very good qualities. I liked that they showed a bit more of Nai as I felt like in the first he was rarely there, when he was didn't talk, and the emphasis for the first half of the movie was the friends. While this Gump was "cuter" by some standards I did miss the old Gump. I'm glad the rest of the cast was kept as well and really liked that Soda, Nai's ex was a friend and had a presence in this. Plus she called out Zee and Pid on their romantic potential which yes, it's there!. Great sequel or stand alone.

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There are certain stories that you read or watch and then immediately want to tell all your friends about it because it is so special that you want everyone to experience it. That is what The Untamed is, it is a story that features so much emotion and becomes its own entity the moment you begin watching. I watched the series a few months after it aired after seeing several posts about it and finally having the opportunity to sit down and watch. The story took a few episodes to really capture me but once it did, I was hooked. My family members are not fans of the genre but even they were captivated by the story.
This is a love story no matter how much it wasn't supposed to be viewed that way. Love is the most important theme in the story and it isn't necessarily just romantic love but familial. I recommend this story to anyone who wants an all consuming show.

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I had heard about this series from comments on other series about how the actors from Waterboyy appeared. I finally decided to check out the series while resting from food poisoning. I want to start by saying this series is not a BL completely as it has several straight couples and unfortunately the BL couple is rarely shown. That being said, as far as a BL story I think it's one of the best. Everyone had natural development as the series progressed. The main couple went from a sligtly tense first meeting to eventually bonding and the main brute of the show (because honestly that's what Waii was) becomes a better person for being with Apo. All of the couples were like that, they brought out the better side of their counterpart.  I think what was most enjoyable was the way all the characters actually interacted. BL's tend to spend a lot of time on cute moments between couples but in this they actually had meaningful conversation. Waii would listen to Apo as he helped cool the other down and ultimately aided in mending the relationship between Waii and his father. Again that was an interesting storyline and what drew me in was the conflicts that were slowly revealed like Min and the new female coach, Min and Fah and Kluay. The dynamics were good as the friends who were meant to be supporting characters all stood out. To be honest, while I like Waii and Apo, I much preferred the scenes with the other club members which usually in BLs unless they too have a romance, the characters are there for comic relief. Put, Sung, and Kluay had interesting stories of their own. There was a classic girlfriend in the way but for once the reason she was around made sense. While this had a nice wrap up I wouldn't mind a second season or spin off just to tie up the stories for those three. All in all this was one of the best BLs out there and is easily above overrated series like Sotus.

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I watched the show to see what the hype was. Arthit and Kongpop and Sotus are huge. I must say that I enjoyed watching the hazing ritual and Kongpop was a charming character. He lead the show easily and I kept wanting to see him defy the system and just do whatever he wanted. The hazers were also entertaining to watch. My biggest issue is that it takes half the series for Kongpop and Arthit to actually start interacting in a romantic sense, not just one off teases and voyeurism. I understood that one liked the other but the chemistry was just not there. The show is worthwhile to get an understanding of Sotus however it isn't a big love story. Maybe that's the charm.

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This a typical GMMTV all stars production and that automatically drew me in. Most of the cast had been in Waterboyy the series which I loved. This drama is a mix of straight and BL couples which was interesting. I did not like that so many couples were included as I felt like no couple had enough time to really develop.
Pros: I thought the actors that I had already seen previously were great and the group of friends that Kao and Pete form was fun. They definitely put thought into the dynamics of each relationship, each with their own pasts.
Cons: Too many couples to really focus.
Overall: A great introduction to some new actors that I like seeing in dramas now. Great cast and fun story. Looking forward to the continuation .

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This was my first Thai BL and I think it's definitely a good starter for anyone who isn't familiar with the genre. I found the series off a yt suggestion and was hooked after one episode. The show takes the whole first episode to take off but once it does it's worth it. Some people think the show drags or could have been cut down. I think it could have benefited from being cut down to 11 as I felt like the last episode was pointless except for the big moment which could have been added to episode 11. While I liked the main couple and contrary to a lot of people, didn't think their acting was so stiff, I did prefer the other side pairings and characters more. Ming, Beam, and Forth stand out a lot more than Wayo and Pha, not just with their own romances which are not that developed but personality wise. Forth is what kept me watching after episode one as he just gave off a cool vibe. Ming was hilarious and so supportive which is always great to see. Beam was such a small character who stole scenes just by his presence. I read the novels and know what to expect so here's hoping that season 2 is coming and soon.

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I usually call any GMMTV production an All stars production as most of their dramas have the same actors we've seen time and time again. This was a change of pace for GMMTV, Bright and Win are both relatively new actors so it was refreshing. The real GMMTV all stars were used as supporting cast and while they were there, such as Gunsmile, the ones who really were at the helm are what I like to call the new generation of GMMTV stars. All of Tine's friends are relatively new as well as Sarawat's friend Mann, the girls were also new girls. Bring on the NEXT GEN!

The story was a cute romantic comedy and while it wasn't the most original, the great performances increased my score. I did not give this a perfect score because it did leave a lot to be desired. Some questions were left unanswered but I can live with that. This really made sure to give everyone happy endings.

The saving grace of the show is the use of music and the fact that they're not engineers. I can't watch another I swear. Scrubb is probably the best group out there and it gave this show the added boost it need.

Overall this is one of the better GMMTV productions in the last few years. It's funny, it's fresh faced, and I hope to see this new gen of actors produce more series.

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