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 was very weary of starting My Engineer since the trailer did not really give it justice in my opinion but once I watched the first episode I was hooked. There's something incredibly attractive about the series from the moment it starts. The series is very organic, relationships develop on their own and there aren't many unnecessary plots needed to move the story forward that paint the characters in a bad light. Though there are moments of jealousy they are never made to be that one character is too weak to dismiss the affections of another. The characters in this fall in love and ultimately confess their feelings unabashedly and that is beautiful. I think GMMTV's reign is ending as the top BL producer.

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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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I initially wanted to watch this when it was announced that sbfive would be part of the cast. I was curious to see if they would give them BL roles. A lot of people were upset that sbfive did not portray BL but that does not mean this was a bad show by any means. I enjoyed the plot that heavily relied upon the competition for who would win best intern and receive the job at the hotel. I liked that each character had their own motivations and the overall message of the show. It really proved how important friendship is. If you're interested in only BL this is not for you but if you truly support sbfive and want to watch a fun show give it a try.

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Tharn Type was a show that I did not plan on watching. Love by chance was great and I knew the series was in the same universe but something did not particularly attract my attention. I also wasn't invested in the fact that they were recasting certain characters that had already been introduce into the LBC canon such as Techno, Tum, Tar, and the titular Type. The first episode caused a lot of buzz around the content and behavior of Tharn and I was curious enough to see if it was really enough to warrant so much. I am glad I did as it sucked me in with the first episode. This series was close to perfect.
Pros: the ost for tharntype was on another level and it's been almost a month since it finished airing and I'm still humming it.
The recasts were well done. I enjoyed this Type more, not that Earth isn't an incredible and underrated actor, but he was very expressive and although his behavior in the beginning was infuriating, he had a gentle air about him that made him alluring. Techno's new actor was also great. I enjoy seeing the actor in other roles but this might have been his best yet.
Cons: the only downside i would give is that the plot became repetitive at points. Episodes 5 through 10 seemed to all be the same "Type gets mad at Tharn or hurts Tharn's feelings, he gets told he's being a jerk, he feels bad, he apologizes, all is forgiven" it would have benefited from less of that.
Overall: I enjoyed the serious and would love to get some more content.

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So another GMMTV allstars production wraps. I was really excited for Dark Blue Kiss when it was announced. I had seen Kiss me Again and liked the Pete and Kao pairing and the hint that Mork and Sun would be more was really motivating as I have a love for the rough and tumble character getting together with the rule follower. The GMMTV allstars can get me to watch pretty much anything though so I was here for Tay.
Pros: I really enjoyed the Mork and Sun storyline, it felt very natural and any issues they faced felt very grounded in reality.
Rain was also a pro for the series as his character wasn't just comedic relief, even though he was very funny. I worried that his love plot was going to take up too much time in the drama that already had 2 couples to deal with but it never did and I was grateful.
Cons: The production/editing team was on crack when they created that intro. It was ridiculous and felt so off from the rest of the series. A better intro would have done wonders for my score.
The OST was lacking. I personally liked the theme for Mork and Sun but other than that the other songs were just loud.
GMMTV has a habit of making communication issues the storyline for couples that are already established and have a second season. I know DBK is based on a novel but because we had already seen PeteKao it felt like it was there usual brand of not being able to write realistic conflicts for established relationships.
The timeline was another con as it left a lot of viewers confused about what the order was within the kiss series. Did Kiss the Series happen and is it canon? Are Sandee and Thada a thing? Why didn't the others know about them?
Overall:
The series was decent and short so it has a good rewacth value if you were a fan of the Sun and Mork relationship. I think the secondary couple was what kept me invested week after week. The acting was great the whole time and While it wasn't perfect I did really enjoy the series.

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2moons was my first thai bl and it has a very special place in my heart. The cast for the original did a lot to solidfiy the series as one of the must see bl series. That being said circumstances did not allow that project to go anywhere and while it will remain in history as a classic.....that's all it will ever be.
2moons2 had a rough start when it was announced that the original 6 moons were out. People were upset, myself included, that the actors they had grown to love would be replaced by 6 unknowns. It was also revealed that the series would be a reboot, not a continuation of its predecessor, further upsetting old fans.
I was inititally hesitant to watch as well but as I saw that the cast and director clearly but effort into the production and they actually considered international fans by having a platform for viewing as well as subtitles on the same release date I gave the first episode a chance.
From the start of the series you can tell that every actor was on board and that every character would have some value to the story.
In the original series i did not really care for the PhaYo relationship but the actors sold me with this version.
Admittedly the weakest of the 6 moons were MingKit as they felt a little less full than the others but they were cute nonetheless.
Forthbeam was my favorite pairing from the novels and i had a hard time moving on from their original counterparts however the new actors were clearly ready to bring this pair to life and they did.
My one complaint of the show is that the music was lacking.
I really hope we recieve a third season.

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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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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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I watched Kiss me Again before this as I wanted to watch the series in order. I thought it was interesting to see how this series would be considering the wacky plot. I wasn't disappointed. I usually prefer BL dramas and this one features a very small one but I am open to straight dramas as well and I like the leads together regardless.
Pros: The lead actors have great chemistry and they are excellent performers. Sandee and Thada's story was great. Had it been the only one this would have been a perfect drama.
Cons: The sister and her love story were AWFUL almost enough to make me hate the series. I did not care for her at all and felt like it detracted from the story.
Overall: I enjoyed the series for Sandee and Thada and the crazy plot twists that their story had. As a hispanic person used to spanish soaps, this felt so familiar and that was the best.

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One of the rare dramas that I give perfect scores on. I originally did not want to watch Theory of Love since Off-Gun was a couple I had never seen before and did not get the hype. I gave in because the english subs for the first ep were up very fast and I needed to kill time. I am so glad I did.
Pros: The cast was very important to me in this drama. Again, it is a lot of familiar GMMTV faces. I really like Earth and I enjoy seeing him in BL's as he has a certain vulnerability that he portrays that is so in contrast to his tough guy exterior. Off-Gun won me over with their performances and I am definitely a fan now. Particularly Gun, who was so good at portraying a heartbroken victim of unrequited love. As a film lover myself, the theme of film making was so interesting.
The subplots were GREAT. I liked that we had a surprise second BL couple as the trailers did not tease it at all and although their conclusion was very light and subdued (no kiss), the way it unfolded was so refreshing in the BL drama world. The unexpected ones are the best.
Cons: While I liked Bone and Pan's actors and their performance the whole subplot was .......pointless? I didn't hate it but I felt like it could have been without.
Overall: The story never had a moment that made me want to fastforward and that is almost impossible with me. The OST is amazing and has an English version everyone should check out.

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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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I saw the trailer about a month before the release and liked the OST as well as the familiar faces we all have come to know from other GMMTV productions. I particularly like Mond and was excited to see him in a lead role as he usually portrays a side character. If nothing else Boy For Rent proved that he has the talent and charisma to play a male lead (still holding out for that Kluay and Aichi spin-off).
Pros: I think the cast was strong on all fronts from the core 4, to their friends, to the villains, and the extras.
While Fon's Smile did get a little annoying at times, she had a tenderness that you couldn't help but love her.
The chemistry between Mond and Fon was off the charts. I could do with them being a go-to couple.
Cons: The Boy For Rent concept could have been expanded on more. We know that Kyro is part owner so then why does he work and not just get profits? Also, Badz having to work there for his sister was a good plot but it was weakened by the quick explanation. Kyro and Liz had family issues related to the plot but they were much better executed.
Overall: Smile and Badz were the better couple but Liz and Kyro were the more fleshed out characters.

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