A series about catching the bs of education system mixed with fiction
It was a great watch. I enjoyed every moment of it. I think compared to other countries Thai series openly criticizes the bs education system we have. In this series we see how kids manipulated by adults are like rats running in the wheel. Mixing it up with a little sci-fi and giving the kids super powers? Even better. The creative side of this story was amazing. All the powers the Gifted students got were very well thought and planned, not the usual ones we see. Each of their potentials played a very significant role. The Gifted system can very well be aligned with the real world education system where only the best is favored. Where they are already pre-selected as to gets to go how far. How the school doesn't give kids enough space to grow and learn but rather cage them in the box called system.Now about the direction, plot and acting. Direction and editing wise it was a pleasure. One of the reason I was drawn to this show is the direction. It gives so much more depth to the plot. The plot was amazing, a piece surely coming out of a great mind. The twists really blew my mind. Everything felt like it was coming to place and then goign back to square. It was so frustrating but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lastly the acting. Gosh the acting of them are phenomenal especially when most of them were still in their teens. Nanon truly showed why he is where he is now. he truly deserve every praise. Gun showcased his skills about how he can play any role, like literally just ask him to be anyone he can literally become that person. Jane truly is a born actress, the way she expresses herself. Puimek did such a good job, i loved every scene with her. Fiat really made me connect to his character, the way he said his dialogues. Lily even so young, played her character splendidly. AJ and JJ also portrayed great characters. ANd our boy Chimon. He portrayed Wave so well I forgot Chimon is a cutie. Wave became my favorite character. Whoever says Chimon can't act must see Wave right now. Overall it was great to watch a show very different for everything I have seen so far. I am so glad I choose to watch The Gifted.
Reminder, we all are gifted, you just need something to wake that part up
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Why it got the hype and why it deserves it
I didn't watch KP when it was airing because I am the type who doesn't find trendy things interesting. Mafia, guns and intimate scenes aren't my favorite anyways. This year after more than 2 years of it's released I suddenly felt like watching it and I am utterly blown away by the quality of the series. It easily made it into the list of my top BLs. The plot isn't extremely out of the box but it's well. made. What sets this BL apart is the quality in terms of acting, OST, production, cinematography, scrips, screen plays and literally anything related to KP is so refined in quality. It is a drama that will make you think, that will always be at the back of your mind. The hard work of the cast and crew just shows. All the action scenes were done by the actors themselves. If anyone thinks KP is just like any other heavy R rated content then no it got so much more than that. It got so much emotions and value to it. It will surely get you hooked. I don't think the BL industry will see anything like Kinnporsche ever again. This just set the standard so high anyone will have a hard time getting into something elseWas this review helpful to you?
A deeper dive into the characters and the many troubles of teenagers
This season dived deeper into each characters life while highlighted many problems teenagers face but has no one to guide them. It shade light on the problems and also left a moral understanding which might be helpful for the teenagers struggling with something similar.The story continued from where it left off. Now each episode covered each of the characters and how they overcame the struggles. It showed the social media and stalker issue, about dangerousness of illegal abortion, about a teen loosing their parent, conflict of career path choice, bad effects of substance uses, how feelings are uncontrollable, sexuality, anxiety, child-parent relationships and bad parenting problems, friendship, mental health, attention seeking and many more. And each of the issues were winded up with the character's daily lives making it more relatable for everyone.
Acting was amazing. The new characters also did great. Punpun's acting always stood out to me the most.
Direction wise it wasn't slow. It felt like watching them in real life.
I always say Hormones has at least one thing you will relate to, in their multiple struggles of teen lives. It's great to see a true teen-centric story that solely doesn't revolve around being a high schooler in love.
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A blueprint of modern Teenage Thai drama
Every opinion aside, this became the blueprint of modern Teenage Thai drama and anything and everything you see started after Hormones became a big hit.Even if you watch the drama a decade later it somehow completely fits the present day scenario perfectly. The plot revolved around multiple people with multiple relationship and friendship dynamics that the youth could relate too. It was daring, messy, discussed things openly which has been considered taboo. This was such a refresher. The story didn't revolve around 2 people, it revolved around stories and that made multiple possibilities of what might happened. It talked about relationships, love, teenage problems. It talked about different parental and family problems teenagers face. It shed light on multiple aspects of sexual intercourse and also a bit of sex education. Every character felt like they were real because they weren't created to cater to a certain audience with either overly saturated green flag characteristics or ever so hating red flag characteristics. Each of them made mistakes and the story took turns to give them a chance to realize the mistake and how to do better. It was an amazing character centric story where the plot was never empty.
The acting of the young cast truly showed how we must have more new faces in the industry. Most of them were newbies with little experience and they made the characters from the page alive on the screen. Hormone truly gave us the next generation of Thai actors. Everyone, even the smallest of roles did an amazing job.
The camerawork was nothing extravagant but it was realistic. It gave of the early 2010's vibe and the editing was much more ahead of it's time with the pacing and frames.
All 3 seasons of hormones are still enjoyable to this day and I believe it will remain one of the best even in the upcoming years. The viewers could connect with the characters and thus became the groundbreaking drama it is.
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A lighthearted romantic comedy- True to it's concept
If you are looking for a light hearted romantic comedy that's easy to watch, this is the one for you. It has got some really cute romantic scenes, not cringe, full of comedy and a touch of emotional burdens of the characters.I might be the only one who really loved the plot. Was it perfect? No. Was it thrilling? Kinda. But it made me stick till the end. This is my first time watching a romantic comedy with a plot like this and I really loved every bit of it. The comedy was never exaggerated. The romantic scenes truly felt domestic, like peaking into the life of two couples. The story progressed well in my opinion. It never felt fully flat. The character might look like they just showed their surface level personalities, but as we went through, we got to have the deep dive for each of them as they un-winded their emotional struggles. That made them felt more seen and relatable.
The direction, considering the director's previous work, was much more enjoyable. I actually was craving for each episode because. I really loved how the screen writer and director managed to find balance between the two couple's focus times which led to perfect flow of story progressions. That's why each episode was interesting to watch. I really loved the color grading that added a new dimension to the series. Special mention to Mark's stylist for giving him one of his best looks yet.
Honestly, I knew entire cast before MRS but I felt like I discovered all of these talented actors again. Mark really truly embodied his role as Pai. In every scene I could feel the facade of a tough person, always craving to be embraced with a little love. Junior, oh boy, he is such a fantastic actor because how do you play the same character with completely two different personalities? Tim before he got exposed vs after had so many minor changes that Ju nailed. Poon really flourished in this. Honestly he has always been good but in this he truly got to showcase his skill of subtle acting and facial expressions. It's been a while since seeing Ohm in a lead role and he absolutely slayed it. Those moments of helplessness with wide eyes searching for trust, I wanted to hug him so bad. Louis did an awesome job with his role. Kapook, even with so little screen time made sure she portrays that hypertension lady well. Title, Mond, Aun, Save with their random cameo made it more fun.
I loved every moment of the drama. It was not really something that would make full sense but the amazing chemistry and the wonderful cinematography with scenes filled with so much of laughter made it worth watching.
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Could have had it all
It's such a shame that this series had a lot of potential yet was ruined because of the lack of GMMTvs effort to actually make a BL crime thriller. Still a good show to watch but the bar was set too high since pilot and they definitely didn't meet it.The plot was fantastic but it couldn't be shown properly in the series. The plot twists were 50/50 predictable however when it actually happened my jaw dropped. This was the perfect dark plot for GMMTVs suppose pivotal crime BL but it lacked depth. The screenwriting was filled with so much of side quest than the actual murder mystery which ruined the thrill for those who wanted this to be more than just a romance BL. The characters lacked depth which made them just a plot machine. I couldn't feel bad for any victim, I couldn't feel much anger either when the truths started to come up, for any of the characters for that. The screen writing really failed the murder mystery.
The direction was not fit for a dark themed BL. The focus went too much on the couple rather than the case. The romance should have acted more like an envelop to the murder mystery and should have been integrated more in scenes where they were investigating rather than always having completely separate scenes. Jade and Kamin were supposed to be co-workers first and then fell in love. Their falling in love should have happened parallelly while they work together. The cinematography was not bad, that being said the color grading and sound engineering did save the "mystery" aspect of the drama. Even though it should have kept the darker essence we saw in the pilot.
Acting wise this is second best to Style for Dunk's career. He actually improved a lot and this is coming from a complainer. He actually became Kamin. Joong always slays his role with his versatility and facial expressions. Pahn is such a stunner. She will go far. I just love bad boy Chimon character so much. He is one of those actors in GMMTV that can be a villain or a victim any day. Especially have to mention Ashi for his incredible acting. Made me want to punch his face. Aungpao, with less screen time left an impactful show. I have always loved Earn's acting. She really brought her character to real life. For Sing, really nothign to say, a veteran indeed. And lastly June, her eyes talk, brilliant acting. The acting really saved this series for me.
Honestly it's not bad, there are worse mystery series than this. It's just disappointing because this should have been Joong Dunk's break through to the world if the show was done correctly. Still worth giving it a try
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Comedy in historic setting. tackling social issues and being sassy
I am so glad I gave this drama a chance despite all the comments I read in MDL. This exceeded my expectations. Not a single boring moment.The plot was great. Were there any loose ends? Yes, if we pay enough attention probably many. The ending left me hanging. But till ep 12 I loved everything about the drama. The plot that started just a linear comedy added so much dimension by bringing history, politics, inequality in the society based on gender, financial condition, class and social orientation. It showed the fundamentals of democracy and rebellion against the dictatorship. It's definitely a great plot highlighting such major issues, which is very RARE in BL. Pretty crazy how they blended all this into the comedic aspect of the drama. We need to have more dramas that include and highlights the flaws of the society that needs to be changed.
The production amazed me with how detailed it was. The crew involved in set did a fantastic job. The direction was nice. Sometimes the pacing fell off for a bit but they picked it up quickly. As someone who is not a big fan of comedy, this one definitely didn't disappoint.
A bunch of great actors indeed. Supanut was in his natural habitat but his switch from Prince to Worradej was crazy. Ping is such an introvert but he played a strong intimidating character like Kosol so well. I have only seen Pop in Pitbabe so seeing him in a role like this was crazy. Lee did so good. Belle was so pretty and loved her scenes. Aton truly blew me away. What a great actor at such a young age.
Overall it was a fun watch. Definitely something different that needs more praises.
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A comedy mystery horror all in a box with a sprinkle of lesson for life.
You cannot tell me this is not one of the best GMMTV series with the most amazing cast chemistry. The plot, the emotions, the elements, all were so perfectly placed I had to finish the whole drama in one go.Having multiple elements in one plot is so difficult, that too if they all are the opposite ones. The brought horror, added comedy to it, while having mystery towards the end. None of the moment felt boring. Every dub story had soul in it. Every character played a role. Everything fell into piece slowly as we unravel the truth. This is how a plot needs to be made. Characters that are realistic, a story investing enough to keep you till the end.
The cinematography was clear cut winner. Loved every bit of it. The thematic concept of neon, which represents the young generation was so greatly incorporated throughout the whole show. The camera work was great. Even the outfits are a reflection of each character. Everything just enhanced the overall vibe of the whole show. Great work by the crew.
Acting, gosh the seasoned actors are called seasoned for nothing. New, Tay, Janhae, Mook and the cameos of Ciize, Force, Book, Perth, Foei and the whole cast did a fantastic job. The way I was loosing my mind at the ending just made me realize how great they are as actors.
A show not to be missed but not talked about.
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A mix of fluff, tiny angst, lots of comedy and a mystery.
Not every drama has to be extremely high quality to be enjoyable. I loved every bot of the drama. It was entertaining to watch, heartwarmingly cute and kept me hooked to know what happens till the end. I never knew SeaKeen had it in them to pull of a drama like this. Now I want them to have more characters to banter.The plot was definitely good. It might have had holes here or there, honestly I didn't care to notice. What I loved the most is the dynamics of J and Jinn. It's been a while we had a rivalry college drama. The first half focused more on chemistry build up and the second half of the drama untangled the mystery. Sometimes I couldn't get the timelines but it was not difficult to understand what was going on. The side couple's story was as investing as the main one. It's rare to see red flags in such semi-fluff stories so good to see something different.
The direction was definitely on the better side. Whoever designed the theme and concept deserves some kudos. It perfectly captured the essence of the drama. The whole drama is so GenZ coded and I think it was directed well.
Keen has so much of potential, he portrayed his character so well and his emotions were never failing. Keen has improved so much, he is definitely a lot less stiff and is showing great expression. I am fairly impressed with Java, I cannot believe he is one of the newbies. The way he portrayed he character was so to the point I wanted to slap some sense in him. Surf indeed showcased strong acting ability with stable emotions and delivery.
Definitely one of GMMTv's better drama. It should have gotten a lot more hype.
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Loved how every character had an arc to explore
It was enjoyable to watch. The storyline was set beautifully with each characters having their own arches. The story treated one of the biggest but under used concept in stories, consent and for that reason, Between Us deserves it's own flowers.Plot was simple but well founded. The background story of Team really wrecked me. It was really build well and Team's character reflected his past well. Win's character, in the rarity of on screen shows, was a huge green flag. The idea of slowly falling in love was shown perfectly. I wish we could have gotten some more time to explore the side couples. They all had such unique characteristics. The romantic scenes of main couple was really heart fluttering and certain moments still lingers in my memories.
The cinematography was modest. The direction on few places felt a little slow but the casual talks or going out to eat, these things were done so naturally. The swimming scenes were fantastically captured.
The entire cast did amazing. It's rare to have the entire cast having their own charismatic style but each of them truly shined throughout the show. Great acting.
One of the BL classics from Wabi Sabi. Definitely worth watching.
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Came for the cast
I came for the cast and styed for the cast. It was pretty entertaining to watch but at the same time it was way too character oriented. The plot was something new and unique. Loved the show while rewatching but might not rewatch anytime soon. Shout out to Aye and Mond once again for being such amazing actors. Lee and Fond also did pretty goof.Was this review helpful to you?
Cute but not my style
If cinnamon roll was a series that would be this. It was full of fluff and cute scenes. Good for days when you just want to roll up in blanket and watch something sweet and comfy.The plot was pretty simple. It barely had any twist or thrill. There were moments when I felt the story was going slower than needed but overall the pace was pretty alright. There were not much character developments. The depth of the characters weren't shown enough even though it is a character oriented storyline. I think I lost my interest on some points because the plot was too one dimensional only focusing on the romance aspect. I wish they added more about the university life of the characters. I expected Teerak's character to grow more and learning how to properly say no.
The cinematography and the discography is top notch. The budget was right for this. Even the camerawork left an impression. It was fantastically done. The OST was definitely what actually made me get into the drama.
The acting was pretty good even though I don't see much praise on it. I think they executed the characters well considering they are not the veterans. The support cast also did pretty good. I hope to see them more on screen.
Might not be my type of drama but it was pretty enjoyable to watch.
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I wonder what made it this popular
This is my lowest rated BL of all time and the reason partially is how overhyped it was and how undeserving it is of that.The plot s mess. It make absolutely no sense. It's full of toxicity, zero character development. A bunch of sexist jokes being passed here and there. The heteronormativity in this is worse than even older BLs than this. I just couldn't comprehend a single thing that went into the drama.
Cinematography wise it has the old Thai drama vibes. It was not bad considering the time but direction and the camera work was average.
Acting wise also it disappointed me. I would have thought the main actors were really bad at their job if I hadn't watched other works. It was very bland but both Bright and Win are really amazing actors
Highly disappointed.
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A fantasy drama with story like never before
This is one of those dramas that gave me good feeling while watching, Might not be something I will rewatch anytime soon but definitely one of my feel good dramas.The plot is definitely what caught my attention. It is a very unique one. I can see a lot of attention to the details in terms of plot. The drama was very plot driven. What I love is how all the characters felt in place. The first few episodes and the last few were the ones where I felt the most invested while watching. It was like bits and pieces of cuteness, emotion, slice of life all put together into one. The romantic aspect in the middle fell a little. The scenes were good, acting wise as well however it felt like a little bit of something could have added more to it.
Direction and cinematography wise this is definitely top notch. Dare I say in that era from GMMTV one of the firsts to bring quality content. The color palette is beautiful. It creates a beautiful feeling while watching the drama. The attention to small details were crazy good and I love how most of them aren't pointed out but if you pay close attention you can see how they have added little things to create the other universe different.
I can't help but praise Sea for his skills. What a mind-blowing actor. Jimmy did amazing in his character. Ohm, Nanon, Neo, Auo, Boom, Pepper, Piploy, Namtan and all the cameos and supporting cast was fantastic and brought life to this fantasy.
Overall it was good watch. There were definitely room to add more but this definitely is one of the significant fantasy BLs.
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Considering the timeline this wasn't that bad
A very typical plot with loosely bonded script and pretty good acting is what Waterboy is. It was quite fun to watch but had it's moment where it fell so flat I had to fast forward. Overall the story doesn't contain much depth or intensity. Character development is there however not well executed . They did highlighted some things about relationships quite well. The female characters especially were poorly written. The male characters on the other hand were pretty entertaining to watch. The direction was slow paced but never felt too slow. It had it's place to improve however I think this is definitely one of the significant BLs of all time.Acting wise the entire cast did a good job. I was expecting more of Arm Namon to happen. They left a longing for me.
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