Spoilers ahead. Episode 1 was everything I hoped it would be! Tanrak's pure heart shines through from the start and it's clear that Barth's attraction to him is based on the fact that he's never met someone like that before. Gemini and Fourth's acting was superb and it's so great to see them back, and on a show that allows them to actually act as they're both very talented and haven't had a chance to really show their skills since Moonlight Chicken. I also like the early nods to the problems with Catholicism (and indeed all organised religions) - the fact that some of the kids are total bullies, the manipulation of a grieving child, and the fact that Father threatened to kick Barth out immediately due to his attitude (not exactly the merciful doctrine that the religion portrays) beautifully demonstrate the hypocrisy of religious people and the problems with a system of belief created to control the masses 2000 years ago. The boys' hands clasped over Jesus' chest was an incredible metaphor and a thing of beauty. I just hope that the start isn't Barth going to see Tanrak be ordained - I'm going to hope he's there to see Kongdech.The series is insanely important and I applaud GMMTV and GeminiForth for doing it. I know that I'll cry and I know that I'm going to love this series!
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Spoilers ahead. And much gushing. This is just such a beautifully understated series. I love the seven deadly sins motif of this episode, and the last one too. Episode 2 dealt with lust but this one was all about envy. Now it could be said that Tan was jealous, but that's not quite right, and the implications of the difference say so much about Tan's feelings. Jealousy is the fear of losing something that you have to another, but envy is wanting something that another possesses. Tan doesn't have Barth, and - although it's based on assumptions and rumours - he feels like Cherry and Barth are essentially an item. He envies Cherry, not only because he (incorrectly) thinks she has Barth, but also because of the ease with which she can express her interest in Barth. The boys all think Barth is more cool because of Cherry liking him, and they can openly flirt (as least Tanrak thinks they're flirting when he sees Joseph tying Mary's sash), and Tan knows that this would not be the case for him. It's such an important statement about how LGBTQ people are ultimately not afforded the same right to love by society as heterosexuals.The shower room scene was amazing!! Tan being left alone and then Barth appearing brilliantly highlighted how their relationship is other, separated from the normal world. But that separation leads to freedom. I loved the way that Barth looked calm and confident, openly looking at Tan's body, while Tan looked scared and only took surreptitious glances at Barth's body - it beautifully showed the difference in how each of them view their feelings. The care that Barth showed seeing if Tan had a fever, and Tan's face - you could imagine how it must have felt for him having Barth touch him like that. And it clearly emboldened him because when Barth started tickling him and Tan told him to stop, who was it who went back to the other one first? Tan! And the tickling leading to that moment where their eyes locked and they both knew how the other felt was electrifying. And then the lights went off?!I may have screamed at the screen, "IT'S A SIGN! GOD WANTS YOU TO KISS!" ^_^; And the moment being broken by society returning around them - the room filling with people who would never understand - was so poignant.And the final scene. Tanrak physically shutting Barth out by closing the door on him but then still communicating through the mesh window?! An astounding metaphor for the fact that we can't lock out our true feelings, they always find a way in. Tan saying, "I don't even understand myself" with that pained expression on his face was so sad and I'm sure it will resonate hugely with a lot of people who have, and are, struggling with their sexuality, expecially those whose religions tell them that what they are feeling is wrong. "I'm not God's favourite son" is one of the most heartbreaking lines I've heard in a long time. T_T But also, I have to take a minute to fangirl at GemFot's kiss!! HOLY CRAP!! It was SOOOO good!! The way Tan's eyes stayed closed after the first kiss! The way that his eyes stayed locked on Barth's lips after it - the hunger in those eyes was insane!! The way he pushed Barth against the wall, hands in his hair, and kept going back for more!! It was sublime. Unless something goes very very wrong, this show is going to go down in history as one of the best Thai BL's ever made! I'm counting down the days until episode 4!!
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Spoilers ahead. Episode 2 is just so beautiful. To see Tanrak's journey from believing lust is not being able to control your desires, to openly embracing that desire was so incredible. Tanrak and Barth's hands touching, such an innocent thing to happen between two friends, becoming so much more than that just felt so real. And the religious iconography that he thought of as he walked towards the bathroom - and he still went in? Such a huge statement. And I loved it. I really like that this episode wasn't about love, but desire. There was of course the song - which is stunning - but ultimately, these are teenage boys. Lust comes before love and you never see that in GMMTV BL's! "If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal." At the end of this episode, Tanrak made a choice. He chose love. Like we all should. I know that some will complain about how fast the eps are moving and believe me, nobody wishes there were 16 episodes of this more than me, but I think it's understandable that GMMTV were nervous about this release and so made it a short series. But I'm also saddened by it - this series is so insanely important that I wish they had got behind it a little more. Still, let's just be grateful that it got made at all.
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FirstKhao's chemistry is off the scale as always. And the ep also has what might be the best ending to anything ever 😍
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FirstKhao are hands down the best actors at GMMTV and yet again, they don't disappoint. First's acting ability is so amazing and they are just so goddam beautiful together ❤️
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😍😍 Exactly what we were dreaming of 🍆 ... well, maybe not EXACTLY as Kleung only unbuttons the neck of Dao's jumper but still, pretty good for them - and surprisingly way hot! 😅 It is actually awesome though - they are so fricking cute together!! 🥰 Loved it!
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