I didn't even realize this started so I just watched the 1st two episodes back to back. If I'm being honest, I expected it to be bad when it was announced and it is. My Story started in April, even if they started pre-production on this series the day My Story premiered, that's not enough time to write a decent script, hire cast/crew, film and edit. This was rushed to capitilize on Hiro and Jericho's popularity, but once again Xion failed.
A good script takes time and I've never seen a Oxin production with a good script. So we get endless sex jokes that sound like 14 year boys in a locker room, more Kim, more Jelia and worst of all more ChukChuk, new characters that no one cares about, other old characters thst no one cares about and what feels like 5 minutes of ZekeFifth and their housemates.
The backstory with Kevin could be interesting. Jason and Joel FINALLY having something to do could be interesting. Iris' story could be interesting. But that can only happen if the writer doesn't fill each episode with characters who should be extras and their random uninteresting activities.
It's great that Oxin includes an array of LGBTQ+ people in their series and don't treat any of them as jokes. But it's unfortunate that they have a huge cast that sucks up screen time from the people the audience actually wants to see.
I'll keep watching mainly because I survived all the Oxin series and my 2x button works really well.
That was a slog. None of the relationships progressed, Tammy is still nothing more than a plot device being used to keep our main characters apart until the last possible moment. And there are only 3 more episodes.
Besides the "scary" phone call we're pretty much where we left off last week. For such a short series, they're really wasting A LOT of time on nothing. So many side characters and so little plot.
Offroad is wonderful to look at, I'm glad Ngern is working again (even though I don't like his character), but like with so many Thai BLs these days, the plot and character development are lacking. We all know what will happen over the final 3 episodes and it just feels like they're going through the motions and I'm getting bored.
I'm sorry for being negative. I REALLY want to like this show, I'm not asking for the most indepth plot, I just wish almost everything didn't feel like filler.
Omg I'm so glad I stuck with this series. Episode 3 was pure comedy gold. This feels like the 2023 Unforgotten Night. It's so absurd and hilarious. I love that the actors aren't taking it too seriously and just going along for the ride. The fan service scenes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Every episode needs a cute scene between Max and Zee 😄😄.
And Nong is the most adorable cock blocker ever. And Nong has the best costumes in the series! Plus the endless sound effects that usually get irritating in these shows, really add to the comedy.
I'm also glad that the plot is moving along and they aren't dragging things out. I can't take anything that's happening seriously and that's fine. I'll turn my brain off and enjoy the silliness, great sets and filters. My only complaint is that I have to wait a week to find out what happens next. 😮💨
I agree about Marc and Pawin My Gear Your Gown was really bad and the kiss was painful to watch like a dying fish…
Right, My Gear Your Gown was definitely one of the worst GMMTV BLs. I'd be happy with less of them and even more Perth and Chimon. Or more of the older brother and the gangster guy.
Every moment of Kang and Sailom is wonderful, but I'm kinda sad about how the episode ended with Pimfah. I thought she was another rare BL female character that didn't waste her time liking a gay guy. Hopefully that storyline doesn't drag out.
Am I the only one who has no interest in a Marc Pawin ship? GMMTV has tried to make this happen 3 times and every single time it falls flat for me.
Every moment of Kang and Sailom is wonderful, but I'm kinda sad about how the episode ended with Pimfah. I thought she was another rare BL female character that didn't waste her time liking a gay guy. Hopefully that storyline doesn't drag out.
Am I the only one who has no interest in a Marc Pawin ship? GMMTV has tried to make this happen 3 times and every single time it falls flat for me.
I'm so glad I found this series. I haven't seen many series made in Hong Kong, but the ones I have seen have had…
Anytime a couple is forced to be apart for a long time because another person, usually a woman or parent who inserts themselves into the relationship, I feel a deep disdain for the other person. The trope is timeless and always upsetting for me. Mainly because it happens in real life and life is short. So when someone sabotages a relationship just because they can, it disgusts me.
Women like Joanne are always tragic characters because they gain temporary power or control by destruction. But those women are never really happy. Their relationships are built on lies, they never give themselves the chance to find love with someone who actually wants to be with them, the men they tie to them resent them forever and the children of these relationships grow up with uncertainty and confusion. All this to live up what society says is right. While the world goes on with their lives, these women trap themselves and the people around them in a hell they created.
Sorry for the rant, but I wish there were less Joannes in the world.
I'm so glad I found this series. I haven't seen many series made in Hong Kong, but the ones I have seen have had a gritty realism that was shown in this series too. I appreciated both stories. Hayden and Damien's was more in line with what BL audiences would expect. While Archie and Kelvin's was a more realistic queer story.
The writing was really beautiful at times and so was the cinematography. I get why some people thought it was rushed, but I was fine with the pacing, but I'm looking forward to the complete story. Like others have said, the budget was tiny and I think they did a great job conveying both stories in a short time.
Also, Archie and Hayden were the MVPs for me. The strength of both characters was amazing to watch.
If you're looking for a big budget BL, skip this series. And maybe don't rate it! If you know going in that you want a BL and you're not gonna get one here, why lower the rating for everyone else!?!?!? There are plenty of BLs out there for you! If you want to see shorter series about gay men dealing with complex and sometimes difficult circumstances, I highly recommend this series. Please watch on their YouTube channel.
9NAA is clearly trying to create the worst BL of 2023 like they did in 2022. At least Check Out a great special episode. This show might be worse because it is missing everything that show had going for it.
I spent the first 20 minutes of episode 2 watching on 2x speed and frowning through every bad line of dialogue. Dropped!
I am sooooo glad they're finally moving past Phumjai constantly focusing on Tammy. We've reached the half way point and it's good that we're starting to spend more time on the main couple falling in love. And less on the plot device. Yay for story progress!!!
I absolutely loved this series!!! I binged it in one night and I'm sooooo glad I waited to watch it, because only seeing one episode per week would have been torture.
It's really rare to see a BL that gives almost equal screen time to 3 couples and it worked so well here. All three couples were great, but I did have a favorite. I hope the writer does many more series and also helps other KBL writers improve. The stories were simple, but super interesting and overall it was character driven. Which I love. This was easily one of the best BLs of the year and possibly one of the best KBLs ever made.
I can't wait to rewatch it. For anyone on the fence about continuing the series after the first episode, it DEFINITELY gets better!
Just when I thought Thai BL had peaked for the year with MLC and BMF, this series came out and stole my heart. It's so wonderful watching series that are well written, directed and have very strong lead actors.
The school setting gives me such happy nostalgia for older BLs but with a more mature subtext. And with the inclusion of Papang, the older brother who played Gumpa in Not Me, I feel like I'm watching an unofficial less political spin off of Not Me. Ok I'm fangirling too much, but I love the show so far!
A missed opportunity with awful editing, almost no character development and a plot that went whatever way the…
It's sad that some BL fans refuse to consider shortcomings of series or tv characters and instead choose to make personal attacks on other viewers who share differing opinions. But even though BL is about love, some fans are not kind people and that's unfortunate.
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A good script takes time and I've never seen a Oxin production with a good script. So we get endless sex jokes that sound like 14 year boys in a locker room, more Kim, more Jelia and worst of all more ChukChuk, new characters that no one cares about, other old characters thst no one cares about and what feels like 5 minutes of ZekeFifth and their housemates.
The backstory with Kevin could be interesting. Jason and Joel FINALLY having something to do could be interesting. Iris' story could be interesting. But that can only happen if the writer doesn't fill each episode with characters who should be extras and their random uninteresting activities.
It's great that Oxin includes an array of LGBTQ+ people in their series and don't treat any of them as jokes. But it's unfortunate that they have a huge cast that sucks up screen time from the people the audience actually wants to see.
I'll keep watching mainly because I survived all the Oxin series and my 2x button works really well.
Besides the "scary" phone call we're pretty much where we left off last week. For such a short series, they're really wasting A LOT of time on nothing. So many side characters and so little plot.
Offroad is wonderful to look at, I'm glad Ngern is working again (even though I don't like his character), but like with so many Thai BLs these days, the plot and character development are lacking. We all know what will happen over the final 3 episodes and it just feels like they're going through the motions and I'm getting bored.
I'm sorry for being negative. I REALLY want to like this show, I'm not asking for the most indepth plot, I just wish almost everything didn't feel like filler.
And Nong is the most adorable cock blocker ever. And Nong has the best costumes in the series! Plus the endless sound effects that usually get irritating in these shows, really add to the comedy.
I'm also glad that the plot is moving along and they aren't dragging things out. I can't take anything that's happening seriously and that's fine. I'll turn my brain off and enjoy the silliness, great sets and filters. My only complaint is that I have to wait a week to find out what happens next. 😮💨
Am I the only one who has no interest in a Marc Pawin ship? GMMTV has tried to make this happen 3 times and every single time it falls flat for me.
Am I the only one who has no interest in a Marc Pawin ship? GMMTV has tried to make this happen 3 times and every single time it falls flat for me.
Women like Joanne are always tragic characters because they gain temporary power or control by destruction. But those women are never really happy. Their relationships are built on lies, they never give themselves the chance to find love with someone who actually wants to be with them, the men they tie to them resent them forever and the children of these relationships grow up with uncertainty and confusion. All this to live up what society says is right. While the world goes on with their lives, these women trap themselves and the people around them in a hell they created.
Sorry for the rant, but I wish there were less Joannes in the world.
The writing was really beautiful at times and so was the cinematography. I get why some people thought it was rushed, but I was fine with the pacing, but I'm looking forward to the complete story. Like others have said, the budget was tiny and I think they did a great job conveying both stories in a short time.
Also, Archie and Hayden were the MVPs for me. The strength of both characters was amazing to watch.
If you're looking for a big budget BL, skip this series. And maybe don't rate it! If you know going in that you want a BL and you're not gonna get one here, why lower the rating for everyone else!?!?!? There are plenty of BLs out there for you!
If you want to see shorter series about gay men dealing with complex and sometimes difficult circumstances, I highly recommend this series. Please watch on their YouTube channel.
Thoughts on Joanne below...
I spent the first 20 minutes of episode 2 watching on 2x speed and frowning through every bad line of dialogue. Dropped!
It's really rare to see a BL that gives almost equal screen time to 3 couples and it worked so well here. All three couples were great, but I did have a favorite. I hope the writer does many more series and also helps other KBL writers improve. The stories were simple, but super interesting and overall it was character driven. Which I love. This was easily one of the best BLs of the year and possibly one of the best KBLs ever made.
I can't wait to rewatch it. For anyone on the fence about continuing the series after the first episode, it DEFINITELY gets better!
The school setting gives me such happy nostalgia for older BLs but with a more mature subtext. And with the inclusion of Papang, the older brother who played Gumpa in Not Me, I feel like I'm watching an unofficial less political spin off of Not Me. Ok I'm fangirling too much, but I love the show so far!
I give up. Have a nice life.