A well made character driven story
This type of dramas are honestly not my type but I still gave it a chance because I wanted to see a character with visual impairment. These stories makes me understand how people with disability thinks and acts and their struggle and this drama specifically gave me the insight I wanted. I love how they highlighted Day's insecurity, inferior complexity because of the blindness he faced. We often sympathize with blind people (or any disable person) but we can't empathize and ends up pitying them. This drama highlights how they are also normal like us, just a something a little different. I hope this becomes an eye opener to never pity them and treat them like a normal person.Acting wise Sea did an amazing job. He truly made me believe he can't see. Jimmy really wore his bad boy persona so well. Need to mention Mark as Night. I don't know this boy fits every character he plays. He truly made me feel his pain. The drama was so well directed in terms of cinematography. All the scenes were shot so beautifully. Aof really knows how to make things appear pleasing.
I know a lot of people disliked the ending. It might feel slightly rush but I liked it. I liked the development of MhokDay's relationship. The pace was perfect. I could see them falling for each other, which I think a lot of dramas miss to showcase. Overall it was a great watch/ Last Twilight is more than a BL. It truly highlighted a huge part of the society we tend to pity or forget.
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Sweet story with a hint of nostalgia
The cast did a fabulous job at acting. The chemistry especially of Joong Film and Earth Namtan surprised me so much. Truly shows how great of an actors/ actresses these people are. Special mention to Aye for always getting mature and heavy roles and doing an extraordinary job carrying them. Jimmy, Punpun, Jamie and Mond, they all gave their very best.The storyline is something that's realistic but at the same time very unlikely to happen. But I quiet enjoyed it. I really loved the defined characteristics of each person. All the characters got to shine at some point.
The cinematography was good. Maybe the white filter was a bit too much for me but considering how this drama is more on the soft cutesy stuff I understand the point (please don't do it again). The school scenes gave me so much so much of nostalgia of my school days.
The outfits of the ladies were killer. I can say it was a well produced show with great actors.
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The teaching of value of life was good but felt a little too rushed
Off, Janhae, Louis and especially Mond did an impeccable job with the acting. Mond is a brilliant actor. He really made me loose my mind on his character Sun. The story has few plot holes. I felt like if it was longer with at least 4 more episodes it could have developed well. But it was enjoyable nonetheless. The teaching about value of life was great. It truly shows how the unequal society tricks people based on money. How the rich gets richer and poor gets poorer. The suspense were quite good. Could have definitely been better.Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting, thrilling, deals with a topic we rarely see in dramas
Home School turned out to be quite different then what I thought it would be. It dealt with a topic that we rarely see in entertainment market, that is dealing with bad parents. This drama showed the abusive behavior most parents shows to their kid in a very raw manner, without fabricating it. They really showed the parents in a bad light till the end and didn't round it off with the parents accepting their kids and being good because let's be honest that doesn't happen. Someone who is abusive will remain abusive [coming from someone who ahs face abusive parents for year]. So I am glad at least somewhere I felt heard. I loved how they showed the meaning of friendship. Those kids who didn't have good parents gained good friends through Home School. The back story of Master Amin was really interesting and so was the back story of Maki and Run. I like show all the kids got to have scenes to show their back stories. It helped showing the different types of abusive parents are there. They dealt with social problems, female empowerment and many more things in one series. However I was quite disappointed with the turn of the story towards the end. It could have been a bit more interesting. Nonethless I enjoyed it. Also I love WHiteNai so much!!Was this review helpful to you?
GMMTV needs to bring back dramas like this
I have recently watched 3 Will Be Free and while I was expecting it to be comedic centric [something like Dirty Laundry] this did exceed my expectations. It's a romantic thriller however it does touches so many subjects like Polyamory, transgender, LGBTQ+ and much more. Every episode was thrilling to watch. Sure they could have given the characters more depth but they did have enough back story. I am glad we have series like this that is different from typical romantic dramas. So good to see Tay, Mild and Joss in roles like this.Was this review helpful to you?
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Every moment was thrilling
It's very rare of me to rewatch something that is not on the bright and fun side but for Bad Genius I can rewatch it 100 times because of the intriguing storyline. Every scene I had to hold my breath. It's not just a great drama but a drama that is going to hit you hard and will make you think. First let's come at the story line. I know this is same as the movie but saying overall the plot of this is fantastic. The way they cheated for the second time, if not executed well could have been repetitive but nope it got even better. The cast was young but they portrayed the emotions well and the huge character development of the characters, especially Bank completely going against his morals for money showcase the society's dark side in the rawest way possible. It challenged the education system and how the system is also cheating us. How bribing, giving question papers beforehand and trying to take the scholarship from a well deserving student happens everywhere. I loved the ending and how they wrapped up everything. They didn't give up but rather chose to change their method by following the rules and then going at the top to change it, It left me with so much satisfaction. While Lin confessing might have angered a lot because Bank was the one being affected the most but it was for the better. It put a hard stop at everything and they could restart again but this time with something positive, something better for the bettermentWas this review helpful to you?
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Story about how friendship works in real life
It's true that the ending was rushed but regardless I still enjoyed it. I think while the romantic aspect of this drama flopped big time for for me I quite enjoyed their friendship and how they got closer and then parted ways. Wednesday Club helped them find a purpose, made them better person and helped them grow. I got a bit emotional at the scene where Kong imagined all of them together. The best part of Wednesday Club, aside from the incredible acting is definitely how they captured the friendship of the real world at present.Ohm is an incredible actor and did great portraying Kong however I couldn't see his character much in the story. Nani as Palee is kinda so and so. Film did good as Tam but I feel like she gets very similar roles so her acting kinda feels repetitive but she did well. Satang actually played Peem well. I know Joong was supposed to play this role but I think Satang fits it more. Same goes for Film. I think Film fit the character more than Jane. Phuwin as Kul had me shocked. I would say Phuwin did very well cause every time he appeared I got excited lol. It is very new for him too. Kay did a great job being in character the most.
Now the real game changer of this story would definitely be May. Oh my gosh yall please give Piploy more main roles. She literally kept the show alive. I loved her character the most. I can't believe this is the same Piploy from The Shipper. SHe had incredible chemistry with Kong. I wish they get a series together. My probably had the best character development in the series followed by Tam finally standing up for herself.
All in all, maybe some people might not like it but I really found Wednesday Club to be a good show. And yes from the begining I have always been a KongMay supporter.
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Background story is great
I think it's something I would binge watch often whenever I am bored because it's an easy to watch series. The main leads did have chemistry. I don't know why everyone says they don't. I think it's the kiss scenes that were awkward but other than that it was great. They also highlighted b*llying in school and how things are handled if the offender is in power. I especially liked the way they showed how the teacher was wrong and turned a blind eye. It's quite typical in those aspects except the background of Kanghan. While in such serieses with a rich father the dad's usually very strict ir doesn't care about the child and sets high expectations from them. But this one is different. Here Kanghan acted the way he did was because his father never set any expectations from him and he felt neglected. That sounds like something everyone would want but as someone who has gone through the same I could relate alot. I think this is the best thing of the plot. Also I liked the intensity of the story. I think it's worth watching.Was this review helpful to you?
One of the phenomenal and intriguing Thai dramas I have watched
It's been awhile I had to pause and think before writing a review. A BL in horror genre with one of the finest plots and mind blowing acting. The drama left me astonished, in a awe.The best part of the drama is certainly the plot. It is in one word chef kiss. Well written and well progressed storyline with no plotholes. Every character was worth the presence, every scene was apt. It told a story not just for the sake of the romanticism of a Shaman and a boy but a true story of lives and that made us all get absorbed into it. Each character felt real and not performative. I loved how every character is introduced with a little backstory, that made us feel the presence of them even more. The thread connecting all the characters, the past and the present is so beautifully done. A point to be mentioned, even with such intriguing plot with so much happening the story never fell flat and never lost it momentum and most of all it never felt confusing.
The cinematography is a 10/10. Not even a second spend on something useless that is not adding anything to the drama. The direction was captivating, making the ambience feel like we are there and part of it. The cultural aspect of Shamanism and Buddhist ritual shown throughout the show is amazing. A research done well. They had a good budget and made sure to utilize it well. The managed to keep the pace really well with great camerawork and direction.
Acting wise I had to search how experienced the actors and saw they are fairly new and that made me realize just how skillful each of them are to portray such characters with so much fluidity. Namping's previous role is so different from thsi one and the way he managed to transform himself into the character of Khem which is soft and feminine made me appreciate him so much. If I didn't see the behind the scenes I would have thought Keng is actually a very intimidating person because not even for a moment I felt he and Master were two different character. Firstone and Tle embraced their characters so well and added such a big dimension. Phi Green is a phenomenal actress. Even the most trivial characters were played well by the cast.
Khemjira is definitely going to be remembered as one of the best BLs of the decade.
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Cooking show on Netflix say yes
I loved every bit of the show and this was no less than a thriller.I am ecstatic to see cooking show / show about chefs being broadcasted in platforms like Netflix for the world to see. As a chef myself this was a proud moment for me. The show is something I have never seen before. It goes beyond a cooking competition. It's ruthless, it's exhausting, it makes you anxious. It makes you feel like you are there cooking and your life is at stake. Pulling something on this level with a cooking competition is insane. The first 2 episodes had me hold my breathes every time chef Ahn or Ched Paik came to judge the food. Each round were filled with a surprise. You thought it's over and they will come up with something even more jaw dropping than last time. The editing of the show made it even more enjoyable and thrilling, Not a single skippable moment. Koreans truly know how to make a show interesting.
What made this show even special is how all the competitors got to show a little bit of themselves along the lines which gave them a true identity. It was a wonderful watch and I hope this showcase more about culinary world.
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Brought something new and intriguing to the table. A horror BL, say no more
While I am very much aware of the loopholes / drawbacks etc. with everything aside I personally enjoyed the show very much. A show is good when you randomly start thinking about it while being engaged in something else. That is what this BL did to me.The plot was intriguing, scary, it made me hold my breadth for a long time. The way the writer had put horror, mystery, black magic and romance in one series made me astonished. The pace was amazing. The ending could have been a lot more better as they did leave a lot of point unresolved. It was rushed but taking that into consideration the rest of the series and plot was really well made. The way the case slowly unresolved itself was much better than I expected. I loved how the romance is not the main focus of the series however the actors delivered solid chemistry and it is definitely makes a big part of the plot and integrated well with the whole horror theme. It is definitely on the scarier side but at the same time the plot managed to keep a suspense in it that didn't make the 13 episodes feel boring.
One of Change's best direction and cinematography. It wasn't over the top but it truly brought the scary element in it. There was a lot of hard work that went behind to create all the scenes. The dummies, prosthetic make up, props and everything else that made this drama a sold horror thriller, I want to give my kudos to the crew for arranging them. In behind the scenes I saw the cast going through different trainings like forensic equipment usage to familiarize themselves with everything. That's true dedication.
A big round of applause for the cast. I can see tremendous improvement in everybody. Pavel literally became Singha. I thought I will have a hard time getting used to Babe as Singha but he looked so hot and acted so well as the inspector. Pooh might need some more experience on the voice (Change please give him a voice coach), his expressions were definitely on point. Honestly in Pitbabe for mee PoohPavel's chemistry didn't stand out much but her I fell for them. Topten and Michael came so strong this time. I was so stunned with how much they were into their character throughout. Lee is such an underrated actor, I loved every scene with him. My first time seeing Otto and wow he absolutely killed his role. Rest of the cast also did fantastic job. The actress playing the female ghost was fantastic, deserves more appreciation.
I think this is definotely one of the most well made dramas with a great plot and acting. I wished the ending were better but it's Change so. Even with the rushed ending the world building, plot progressions and acting was so on point I gave it a 10/10.
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This kept me engaged till I finished. Every second worth it
Cannot believe this series didn't made enough noise. One of the best murder mystery thriller I have seen with seasoned actors and a very well done direction.What a great plot with what an unexpected ending. Every turn of episode had it's own twist. Everytime you think someone is the k1ller it turns out they aren't. What an immersive storyline. I love how each character had their own background story to bring to the plate. None of the character felt soul-less or just there. Everyone had a purpose. It showcased different lives in different light and how there is always beyond what we see in someone.
Cinematography was amazing. great camera work. Loved the direction and how the significant scenes were repeated but each time unraveling the mystery.
As expected from amazing cast, amazing acting. I knew Pim, Punpun, Esther and Na and Phi Gap. The rest were new faces to me but everyone's acting shined.
A highly recommended series with a well made plot yet so underrated. Definitely worth the time.
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I need a season 2 do you hear me DMD?????
Here goes my poetic headline. Honestly I wasn't expecting it to be this good especially as the title felt a little campy. There were elements in the show which I absolutely devoured. Definitely there were some things that could have been different but overall it's a much watch.Plot wise it was quite interesting. They had the typical start of a Zombie apocalypse universe and how it all started with one biochemical test but as the story went they added some new elements to the Zombie verse. The idea of Zombies having emotions and how they were repeating their course of action made so much sense. As usual there will be annoying characters and some really made me wanna slam the screen. What I loved the most about this show and what in my opinion sets it apart from other zombie shows I have watched is how it is not just a bunch of Zombies hurling at humans and them just fighting and trying to survive. They have enough time to elaborate and depict the whole situation that was going on as well as letting the main characters having a background story and space to develop. The ending made me loose my mind but I am glad they left the door for a potential s2.
The acting was definitely great. There has not been a single moment where it felt dull. I loved Boss's character so much (I am just in love).
Props to the crew for such amazing arrangement. The budget was there and they utlized it well. The zombie makeups were done with so much of care and I loved how much attention they pay to everything.
This definitely came as a surprise to me from DMD. What started as an interest to see my favorite cast turned into a rollercoster of emotion and trauma.
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This is what Thai BL needs
This is the type of drama I signed up for. This is exactly what Thai BL needs. A no nonsense, zero plot hole drama with marvelous acting , no cringe and having an actual valuable message about the world. feel MOD came out too early. It would have been a mega mega hit if it came out +in the present time.Plot wise this is one of the best BLs I have seen, A crime thriller highlighting social injustice and crime against women spiraled with a love story between 2 men set in the amazing city of Chiang Mai. There were almost little to no plot holes. The story was intense, interesting and engaging. There were no dull moment and it kept me hooked even till the end. The mystery element is definitely done right but what truly hit me is the social problems that it showcased. I truly hope this drama leaves an impact in every viewers heart. Kudos to the writer for such an amazing script.
The direction and cinematography caught the color of a crime thriller. It was well directed for that era. The scenes were intriguing and it managed to showcase each emotions well leaving no space for confusion. The action scenes were well done.
What truly captivated me is the quality of acting from everyone including Max, Tul, Great and the reset of the cast. Each character did a splendid job in portraying their character. They put a lot of efforts carrying out each emotions and every action scenes. A big round of applause for the cast and crew.
Pulling off a crime mystery thriller in a BL is tough and that's why most people avoid doing it but MOD is a great example of how well written script, meticulous direction and impeccable acting can turn the ever so generic BL dramas into highly immersive and qualified drama.
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A feel good show
I have mixed feelings about the show. Some parts I LOVED it while some scenes fell flat. It was a character driven story with very minimal character development and plot however the acting, script, jokes and great showcase of friendship made it enjoyable.The plot was simple and basic. No twists, no toxicity, just story about a pretty big group of friends. What I loved his the showcase of the bond. It felt very real as if I was watching the a video journal of a group of friends in their university time. However the biggest drawback would be how there's little to no plot and barely any character development. So when the group is not together and we get scenes with the couples it falls flat. It was cute but that was all it was. I wish it was explored on the character development side.
Cinematography was fantastic. I think this is what helped make this a slice of life comfort show. They successfully captured all the moments of the university life and friendship. The little jokes and the dumbest moves of a group boys is kind of fun to see.
Acting wise they all truly captured the essence of their individual characters well, especially Phuwin who I never thought would do good in comedy but I think this is by far his best acted show yet. The rest of the cast were absolute pleasure to watch. Satang as Toey was surprised me in the best possible way. They truly felt like a group of friends.
It's a show you need to watch with breaks. 2 episode a day while having meals is the perfect way if you want to just relax while watching something. It did gave me moments of comfort and overall it's a nice show.
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