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I like your theory about Pufai still being alive, but if she is still alive, then I do not think she is doing this alone. She could either be working alongside Champ or maybe Cher. Champ absolutely is hiding something, maybe he and Jay are having an affair because I also think Jay is not as innocent in all this as he seems.

So many ways this series can go in the next couple of episodes and I'm definitely here for it. Not much actually happening in the series, but the film noir vibe, the music, the shades of grey characters (and not to mention Off nearly naked in all episodes) makes this whole series captivating, intriguing and unique.

I was not a fan of Winny/Satang, but this show made me a believer. The series is an easy watch and honestly not much happens, but all the characters and pairings are perfect with lots of chemistry. Sometimes all I want is an entertaining BL and this one hits all the right spots! Plus, the song choices are fantastic and the scenery is really nice. Oh and Winny's freckles need their own fan page here on MDL, they are soooo adorbs!! I hope he never covers them again with make up!!

This made me laugh!!

Why reply with a comment about the book? Join a book club if you want to discuss the book. By the way, this will be my last comment. Have a nice day.

I do not give two sh*t's about the novel, this was a critique of the show. I have said this before and I will say this again, if I have to read a novel to know what is going on in a show, then the director and screenplay writer did a lousy job of it. Have a great day! :0)

Episodes 1 and 2 were good, but 3-5 is a snooze fest. They dragged out the whole gift exchange for 3 episodes now when it could have been condensed to a montage of super short scenes that could have just had the days captioned instead over this incredibly boring 2 months time frame in which absolutely nothing happens. I guess they have to fill 8 episodes, but I highly recommend watching episodes 1 and 2 and then go directly to 5, trust me, you will not miss anything if you do. On a side note, Phoon really needs intense therapy. It is a disservice to portray a character so damaged and try to make us believe that all he needs are superficial friends (because if they were real friends, they would encourage Phoon to seek therapy) and a love interest to repair the years and years of trauma/torture his family heaped on him. Show him going to therapy and getting stronger by asking for help and this could send a message to anyone watching this show who is struggling with mental health issues that it is okay to seek help. This chapter with Fah and Phoon is super disappointing.

If I have to read a novel to understand a show or its characters than the director is doing a lousy job.

This show was okay. The main problem is the lack of chemistry between the leads. Honestly, if you are going to star in a BL and there are intimate scenes, the kisses really need to look real. If this show was made 10 years ago or longer then chemistry might have been acceptable, but with so many LGBTQ shows and movies out there where actors/actresses are not inhibited by kissing/intimate scenes and they understand their assignments when hired for the job, these lead actors in this show are sorely lacking in understanding their roles of being in love and it shows when it comes to their chemistry. I would rather there were no intimate/kiss scenes than the ones we got, cause it was super uncomfortable and a cringe to watch how uncomfortable they were with each other. Lips barely touching or clenched tight is a total turn off. GMMTV is like the Hallmark movie channel, where everything and everyone is sanitized to the point of being sexless with just a few exceptions. If you are going to have couples like this in series, then the story itself needs to be exceptional and I am sorry to say this story lost steam half way through and never recovered.

I will miss this drama when it ends next week. It was such a comfort with all the dramas out there with so much angst, horror and super toxic leads, this was a breath of fresh air.

I actually think Koh and Pheem would have more chemistry than Jira and Pheem. I feel zero chemistry between Jira and Pheem because 1. Jira isn't into Pheem at all and really wants Koh, he just has not admitted it yet fully to himself. 2. Pheem has ulterior motives for wanting Jira or he would not have called some random chick to have sex with if he was actually wanting/needing Jira. He wants him only as a conquest and whatever he feels is toxic.

Maybe whatever is in Koh and Pheem's past can be forgotten and the two of them can get together using the age-old BL trope of overcoming a teenage/young adult misunderstanding and finding love again.

Count me in on this lawsuit against those that love Koh. I loved that Koh confronted both Jia and Pheem at the same time on their bullsh*t behavior and lies.

I am not convinced they have been "best friends" since childhood. I think at one time they were, but I think the friendship sailed on and we will find out what happened between Pheem and Koh in a future episode. I think there is a lot more to this story between Koh and Pheem than we have seen so far and I do not believe Pheem is all that innocent in all this. Also, the way Pheem called Jira to come with him, sounded more like an owner calling his dog, then a lover asking his boyfriend to walk out with him. I got a very negative vibe from Pheem in that last episode.

I am loving this series. All the actors are doing an excellent job of bringing life into their characters and the cinematography in this series is outstanding, it sets the perfect atmosphere. I am completely entertained and already wanting this to be more than 10 episodes.

kacee_ottis , you made me laugh!!!!

I thought it was 10 as well.

Sequel please!!!! We need a Part 2 in 2026!!!

Sad that you mistook my comment as sarcasm and called me uncivil. I hope you feel we are even now. Have a great Thursday (not sarcasm) This will be my last post.

Not everyone I guess can be as enlightened as you. Have a great day!

I do understand what you are saying, but I am unsure what point you are making other than you are tired of this trope? I hate to be the one to tell you this, but It is what sells. The romance genre has played the enemy to lover, bad boy/toxic trope in straight to every form of LGBTQ series or movie from the beginning of movie making. If you find it boring then I suggest you stick to thrillers, mysteries and horror if this type of trope is not your bag because it is not going away anytime soon and I am sitting in the front row center for it. I happen to like the toxic story line and I will 99% of the time root for the bad guy for the win. It's pure escapism from the mundane life most of us have. It is entertaining and what more can I ask for in a series. I hope you are having a great weekend!