One of the main problems with Revamp is that it never quite settled into a singular genre and stuck with it. In the first couple of episodes I thought this show was going to be a romcom, it was very cute and funny and I was very much looking forward to cute vampire fluff, but then the genre shifted. Out of nowhere it changed into an action show and it was very intense and exciting, really had me on the edge of my seat. I happen to love fighting choreography so I wasn't mad about the change, just a bit confused... and then it changed to a family drama. No more fighting, romance on the back burner, Ramil cleaning the antique shop.... This change was definitely a choice that the script writers made.
With that being said though, the show still succeeded quite well in every genre it took up. The fluff was fluffy, the romance was steamy, the action was exciting, the drama was dramatic. It never flopped in whatever it was trying to be and I think that was wholly due to the great casting. GMMTV really brought in the best and every member did their best. I think the only actor that really got the short end of the stick was Prem/Punn. Everybody else was given one narrative, one genre for them to act in, but with Punn being the main character he unfortunately had to bounce around into different roles. One minute he's an antique's dealer, the next he's fighting vampire hunters, and then he's playing older brother, etc etc. Prem had a lot on his plate for this role and unfortunately this hampered his abilities. There were a few moments where he shined through--the intimate scenes with Boun were lovely, the five seconds we got to see him use a sword lol, and the cottage scenes were all done very well.
As for the ending, I really don't understand why everybody was hating on it. It made perfect sense to me. Ramil hated being a vampire--he never drank blood, kept shirking on his duties as the leader, not to mention with Mekhin's awful backstory I thought it made perfect sense that Ramil didn't want to turn Punn into a vampire, especially when there was a perfectly decent second option for them to take.
Also if there does happen to be a MarkJunior spinoff (which there likely won't be, but who knows), I would gladly pay to see Junior playing a more serious, bad boy type of character. l think he would be fantastic in that type of role and it would play off of Mark's prince character so well.
Overall, I gave the show a 7/10. I liked it, I think it could have been better if someone had bothered to trim down the script and make the story more cohesive, but it's still a watchable and enjoyable show.
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Better than I thought it would be~
I was a bit unsure exactly what this series would be like. WeTV is very hit or miss with their series, but I saw a fan edit of it that convinced me to give it a shot and I'm glad I did. This series does a great job balancing humor, drama, romance, and action. Unlike a lot of other Thai BLs out there that really struggle to evenly showcase each genre Love of Silom hit every note just right. Nothing felt out of place, the pacing was excellent, the actors did a great job bringing the characters and story to life. There also wasn't a side couple to divert away from the main romance plot instead there are only side characters and they're all phenomenal. Even the characters I didn't like were still fun to watch on screen. I 100% recommend giving this series a shot.The few critiques I have for the show: I wish the brief period that Wayu worked as a police informant had been part of the plot more. He helps out for a couple episodes and then stops and everyone just pretends like it never happened. Admittedly I just really like action series so of course anything that plays more into that genre I'd prefer lol. The second critique is for the dances at the club, honestly they were kinda repetitive. I wish the choreographers had done a bit more and made the dances different from each other. Other than that I really liked this series, I thought it was great.
General info for anyone wanting to know:
• Is it spicy? Weirdly enough no. Despite being about bar hosts/club dancers the sex scenes were all pretty mild. There are a few scenes that show bondage and sex toys, but it never shows them being used (besides as impromptu weapons lmao). The most spice the series has are the dances at the club which are essentially strip teases.
• Is there violence? Yes. There are multiple fight scenes that are actually decently done and sometimes result in bloodshed, a few noncon moments, there are scenes depicting human trafficking, and honestly Krit's dad was a dick the whole series and the main instigator of the emotional damage inflicted on the main characters.
• Is there a love triangle? Yes, but also no. Lets just say that the main characters had multiple love interests but they only ever had eyes for each other. They were practically beating the love rivals away with a stick lol.
Also, if you like the bar host/club dancer aspect of the series I'd recommend checking out Toy Boy. It's a Spanish drama on Netflix. The main characters are also dancers and the series does a great job depicting the work that goes into being a club dancer ie learning choreography, working with different concepts, and being hired for events. Toy Boy is a lot darker and dramatic as the story centers around an sa and murder mystery plot and the BL plot line is for the side characters not the mc, but it's still a pretty good watch. The BL was super cute, the only reason I wanted to watch the series in the first place lol, so even though it's not the main focus it was still worth sitting through everything else to watch that relationship unfold.
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Not bad, but not perfect either.
I think my only problem with this series is that it feels like the filming was rushed. Like every scene feels like it was shot in one take and the actors weren't really given a chance to properly embody their characters and portray the emotions fully. Otherwise I really did like it. The cinematography and the setting were gorgeous, the plot was interesting enough and very different from other bls, the wardrobe was very pretty (I especially loved the outfits made for the Mudan tribe), and I think the actors did a decent job. I liked PearlPeak better in Moonlight, but this series is still a good watch. A solid 8/10 for me.As an aside, I find it hilarious that all through Moonlight I kept thinking that Peak's character must have some sort of healing pheromone because anytime he was away all of the characters would be on death's door, but then would get magically better the moment he came back. And for this series his character actually does have special pheromones lmao, really manifested that one.
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Once you start you won't be able to stop~
Let me begin by saying that I really did not like season 1 of Fourever You, I rated it 7 stars and that was being generous. Season 2 though, ooh this season was a whole different ballgame.Beside the Sky (eps 1-8) was an absolutely devastating story to watch unfold. Completely gut-wrenching, the actors (especially Tonliew) did such an amazing job. If you like heartbreak and family drama this one is for you. The way Typhoon's depression is depicted here and the abusive relationship he has with his father and how that affected his mental health is so well done, the writing team did a really great job while handling such a sensitive topic.
The Sun From Another Star (eps 9-16) while, having it's serious moments, was more light hearted. Honestly the ghosts were a great subplot. I wish there'd been more ghost shenanigans throughout the story, but once the initial ghost subplot is wrapped up and the romance plot begins the ghosts become a nonexistent footnote. I really enjoyed all the characters in this story though, the dads were fun and Arthit and Dao's relationship building was great to watch. I don't typically go for hate to love plotlines, but Arthit grows on you like mold and you can't help but fall in love with his stupid antics.
Winter Season (eps 17-24) was the story I was looking forward to most. I really like tsundere characters, so Tiger being a mafia boss son and also a giant sweetheart immediately grabbed my attention. I won't say I was disappointed, the story had it's highs and lows. The romance plot completely overshadowed the mafia subplot though to the point where anytime the mafia stuff came up it felt completely out of place. That being said though, the romance plot was an absolute delight. I really wish this story had more episodes, I feel like it would've benefited a lot if it'd been twelve episodes long instead of eight to help fully bring the mafia subplot to life. I still enjoyed the story though and I enjoyed how much care was put into Tiger and Nao's relationship.
General info for anyone wanting to know:
• Are the stories overlapping? No, not really. Some of the characters show up in other stories, but you don't have to watch one story to understand another and you don't have to watch them in order. They're all meant to be stand alone stories, just set in the same universe. You might consider watching a few episodes of season 1 just for context of the side characters, but other than that watch however you want.
• Is the series spicy/nsfw? Not even a little bit. It's mega fluff! Hugs, hand holding, cuddling in bed, forehead kisses, and all the cute stuff. All the intimate scenes are a pan away, fade to black type scenes.
• Are the books worth reading? Yes! The series follows the books very well, it's a near perfect adaptation. I've read Another Star and am almost done with Beside the Sky and I'm definitely planning on reading Winter Season next. If you can find a translation in your preferred language I would definitely recommend giving them a read.
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