A well-written Thai BL is a Fish Upon the Sky to me.

The pacing was a bit weird. It took way too long for them to get together, but that is typical GMM. There were too many flashbacks, a common offender in BL's. The final episode was pretty underwhelming. I honestly ended up being more interested in Mueang Nan's story.

I don't know if I've ever had such second-hand embarrassment from a series before. Especially in the first couple of episodes, or just whenever Pi was around Mueang Nan. It was hard to watch sometimes. Also, I have a hard time with stories where one of the main's already like someone else. It just makes it feel like the person they end up with is the second-best, and there isn't enough time to develop their relationship. When it comes to chemistry, I wouldn't say it was bad nor good. It was okay. The kisses were lacking, in my opinion.

Ah yes, the classic braces and glasses make you unattractive cliche. Even Mork berated him because of it. Then, later on, we were told he had always loved him. I found it rude. Why would you ever point out all the negatives of someone who already has such low self-esteem? Why would you ever point out all of someone's negatives in general? And your crush, nonetheless. How romantic.

Once again, a woman had to be the villain in a BL. Literally, what was the point? I mean, Bam was annoying the whole way through pretty much, but at least she didn't try to get between Mork and Pi. No, wait, she did. We were on the last episode, and they really couldn't help themselves. They had to put in a female character whose only reason to exist was to cause tension between the gay couple. I was so surprised. It was incredibly original.

The part where Duen and his friends dressed up as whatever they were supposed to dress up as was highly offensive. The very worst part, though, was the fact that I was supposed to find it funny. Just why? Was it necessary to stoop that low to try to get a little cackle out of the audience? It wasn't funny. Period. The humor in this series, was to me, almost nonexistent.

Mork continuously ensured Pi that he could wait to tell people about their relationship until Pi was ready. That's funny. He would always say that and then immediately try to force Pi to be ready. He basically encouraged the weird fetishizers to keep on invading their privacy, even after Pi had very clearly expressed that he wasn't content with it. Mork seemed to completely disregard how insecure Pi was because he wasn't insecure himself. Mork came off as a bit manipulative and selfish to me. I really didn't appreciate how Mork kept persisting that Pi liked him. Even if he was right, who was he to tell someone how they felt? It wasn't even just Mork. Basically, everyone around Pi tried to force him into accepting his feelings. It was so weird.

Pi's biggest flaw was not letting others explain themselves. His being insecure was understandable, but that didn't allow him to demonize everyone around him. It's important to remember to hear others out to avoid misunderstandings. Many characters in BL's suffer from the inability to think logically.

About the so-called shippers. They were way out of line. None of the scenes that included them were funny. Not even a little bit. It was ridiculous. When will we stop fetishizing gay people's relationships? It's tasteless.

Duean and Meen were a nice addition, well, sometimes. Duean kept saying he didn't care what others thought of him. That's great. Then why did he lie to Meen about being a dentist? That made it seem as if Duean did, in fact, care. I was also highly uncomfortable when Duean tried to group-pressure Meen into drinking. The best part of this entire series was when Meen stood up for himself and said no. In conclusion, Meen was the best character, which is interesting. When we first were introduced to him, I thought I'd find him annoying. Yet he was so loveable. I'll happily admit I jumped the gun on that one.

At the very least, the acting was mostly good. Other things bugged me, but I genuinely didn't dislike this series anywhere near enough to bother writing more than this. I probably also forgot a few things.

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Hot kisses are irrelevant when the plot is so horrible.

Tharn & Type:

From the very first episode, we could already see how their relationship hadn't improved at all. They both still acted like children, especially Tharn. Tharn had always been quite manipulative, but in this, he went the extra mile. He tried so hard to get Type to marry him. He just couldn't let Type be. I get that it was something Tharn really wanted because he loved Type. It just wasn't his decision to make, though. Type repeatedly said he didn't want to, but of course, he eventually gave in because otherwise, Tharn would probably throw a fit. Tharn was beyond unreasonable in this season. One thing that made zero sense was how he saw Fiat kiss Type, but he didn't see the part where Type pushed him away? There was absolutely no trust in this relationship, even after seven years. Tharn acted like an idiot. I mean, Type didn't trust Tharn either, to be fair. He went out of his way to "get rid of" that one woman earlier in the season. But why? Tharn had always stated that he was gay and had no interest in women, so why did he worry? He seriously trusted Tharn so little that he believed Tharn, a gay man, would cheat on him with a woman. He also thought Tharn was cheating on him with his colleague. Neither of them was thinking clearly, obviously.

Type:

The only one that had some character development in this compared to the first season was Type. He wasn't abusive, at least. Then he went on to kidnap Fiat, like what? Type himself had experienced trauma, so I found it hard to believe he would do something like that. It just didn't fit the story at all. I felt like I was watching an entirely different kind of genre. Type said he cared about Fiat's knee getting better, but then he went on to threaten to break his leg? You know, the most important thing to Fiat as a basketball player. He also got all of his friends to help him. Even Leo helped. The man that allegedly loved Fiat. I expected better from all of them, honestly.

Leo & Fiat:

They were both imbeciles. Leo should have just told Fiat that he liked him, but instead, he chose to suffer and watch him sleep with a bunch of other men in an attempt to get his attention. Fiat could also just have told Leo that he liked him, but instead, he pursued Type. Even after he knew that Type was in a relationship, he still kept on pursuing him. He almost ruined Type and Tharn's relationship, but that didn't seem to affect him very much. He only apologized after he had gotten what he wanted. He was just incredibly selfish and whiny. He might have had a rough time, but that does not give him a pass.

Techno:

I'll speak briefly about Techno. I found him very annoying, even more so than in the first season. Every scene he was in had to be funny, but I just found it silly and unnecessary.

Phugun & Cirrus:

They were a good couple, but also not. I felt that their relationship was a tiny bit weird. Cirrus treated Phugun like a child, and I'm not sure how I felt about it. They were cute enough, I guess.

Klui & Seo:

Why were they even a part of this season? I assumed they were going to be a couple, but they barely appeared. They tried to make a heartbroken Seo who had just given up on his dream funny? I didn't quite get it.

Champ & Khunpol:

They were my saving grace. I could watch Khunpol smile all day. They were just adorable. If only they had developed their relationship a bit more. My only frustration was how dense Champ was, but his innocent nature also added something sweet in a way. They were just perfectly unproblematic and a breath of fresh air.

Type's dad:

After seven years, he was still the same homophobic piece of trash? He hadn't accepted it, not even a little bit? Also, I was supposed to find it hilarious? No. Homophobia is not funny. He was also creepy and spoke weirdly about women. That scene with Thanya made me so uncomfortable.

Type's ordination was an odd idea. The sole reason why he did it was due to not being able to give his parents grandchildren. So, he felt like he owed them. Excuse me? As if him being with another man makes him less deserving of his parent's approval and love. It just felt off to me. If he wanted to do it for himself, then it would've been fine. Ending the season with Thorn's wedding was also just not right. Good for them, but I didn't watch this to have a straight wedding be the highlight of the season, pretty much. I guess it's because Type and Tharn are going to get married in the special episode. An episode that probably isn't going to be free. Sigh. Because of all the Fiat drama, I almost forgot about the whole thing with Type's boss. It just showed how they didn't have a clear vision for this season. It was all just thrown in there.

In conclusion, this season was pointless.

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A homophobe turned gay?

This was so silly, but I didn't hate it or anything. Although I wanted Remington and Jigs to be together, it didn't make sense for him to stay cursed. I mean, he was originally straight, and forcing him to be gay through a curse is fucked up, even if it was karma at its best. I don't know how to feel about the representation of gays. They didn't negatively portray gays, but I thought it was stereotypical. Almost all the gay characters were feminine and very loud about it. Not all gay people are flamboyant, sassy, and humorous. I guess the ending was cute. The little boy's words were sweet, and he acted respectfully compared to the way Remington acted. It was obviously purposefully done. Anyway, this was not a cute BL. It wasn't even really BL. Yes, there were gay characters, and Remington and Jigs did have a little moment, but ultimately Remington wasn't gay, when not cursed, you know. Also, I liked the villain's fate a lot. It was very ironic. Remington's dad's sacrifice was quite interesting, and once again, ironic.

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Men with missing logic 2.

Well, the acting and production were a lot better. The story was much more interesting and grasping. I got through this season way quicker. I quite liked some of the new characters. Specifically, Zi Yu. He was the best. I also found Xiao Pang so adorable. He was a minor character, but he had a lasting effect. Ling Guang really lost his marbles in this one. He finally got back what he had lost, and then he just threw it all away for no real reason. Zhong Kun Yi was pitiful. His motive made no sense. He had become so blinded by vengeance. In the first season, he didn't seem to care about Meng Zhang and Gong Sun. In this season, they made it seem as if they were his entire world. He caused so much havoc, and it felt somewhat undeserved, even if A-Li had done many unforgivable things. He decided to take it out on everyone, also people that hadn't done him wrong. Yu Xiao didn't really matter. He was a decent character, but ultimately he too went on his way. It was fun to see him and Zhi Ming fight over A-Li, though. Such children. About Zhi Ming. He was our cute, although slightly annoying king throughout most of the season. Eventually, he turned into a much more able king. He went through a lot of loss which hardened him quite a bit. At first, I was proud. Then I slowly started to realize he became distrustful. That included not trusting his precious A-Li. It was heartbreaking to watch A-Li being regretful and wishing to be close with Zhi Ming again. A-Li's weak spot really was Zhi Ming, after all. At least we got to know that Zhi Ming's feelings weren't one-sided. It's a shame that this series didn't get a proper ending. A third season seems unlikely at this point.

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A little boring but enjoyable.

It was just okay. The acting was hit or miss. Mark (Kun), Games (Nathee), Run (Thann), Jack (Prin), and Ohm (Plod) were pretty good. I especially liked Jack. Prin was, in general, my favorite character. He was such a flirt, but he wasn't disrespectful or a player. He apologized when he was wrong and grew as a person. The others weren't bad. They didn't act as naturally, though. The only one who was downright bad was Prin's dad. He was just there, pretty much. Unfortunately, we couldn't escape the typical predatory feminine gay. There were also a few very touchy women. Anyway, this definitely lacked actual intimacy between the couples. There were absolutely no kisses. Lastly, they hinted that Irin and Prin's friend might get together. It was such a short moment, and there was no further development. I was just so excited by the possibility of a lesbian couple. I was sad it didn't lead anywhere. There definitely wasn't enough time to conclude everything properly.

Prin & Nathee:

They were for sure my favorite couple. If Nathee hadn't intervened in Prin's family matters, Prin might have been unable, or at least he would have found it difficult to accept the situation. Prin knew that he liked Nathee early on. He never had any doubts about his feelings. Nathee was a little dense, but there weren't any hugely dramatized misunderstandings. Prin also had a refreshing view of love. Although some of it might have been a little incorrect, he meant well.

Thann & Kavin:

No, just no. I really thought Thann was a smart boy who would respect himself, but no. Kavin sucked. I very much disliked him. He was a cheater and a selfish, manipulative jerk. He did not deserve Irin nor Thann. How dare he make Thann feel bad for not wanting to be with him as long as he had a girlfriend. Kavin even had the audacity to be jealous when Thann was getting close to his friend Ji Hoon. I honestly hoped Thann and Ji Hoon would get together.

Kaowkla & Plod:

Meh, they were cute at first, and then it just got too complicated. Plod asked Kaowkla's friend why Kaowkla was avoiding him in front of about fifteen other people. That was just weird and out of line. Kaowkla's reason for rejecting him was justified when he did that. Plod really was too young and immature to be in a relationship. They stopped being around each other for a while. Then for some reason, they were holding hands and were on good terms in the last episode. I must have missed something there. They never clarified their exact relationship.

Kun & Parfun:

Oh, a straight couple. That's fine, but Parfun was so rude and entitled. If they liked each other, they should have just gotten together instead of pretending like they didn't like each other. Kun was fine, but I don't get why he liked Parfun. I ended up skipping most of their scenes.

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Friends forever, until the very last part of the series.

This is one of the most slow-progressing BL's ever. I skipped so much, and I missed absolutely nothing. There was just so much silence, and it felt dragged out. Everything was resolved in the very last episode, pretty much. It felt like a BL that could have come out about five years ago. It wasn't that bad in terms of misrepresentation, but there were a few of those tiresome cliches. Luckily there weren't any drunk non-consensual scenes. Tan did kiss Oil in the first episode when he was sleeping. That was wrong of him, but at least he realized that. The homophobia that was included never turned violent or was anywhere near a big part of the series. I mean, Tan's dad accepted Tan and Oil's relationship instantly. In conclusion, it added nothing new or interesting to the table, and I will probably never rewatch it. The acting was the most redeemable part. It wasn't bad at all. It was only Tan's dad who seemed a bit like a robot.

Tan & Oil:

Tan was so incredibly jealous and controlling when Oil wasn't even his boyfriend. Tan was too afraid to confess to Oil and then went on to disallow him dating others. That's screamed toxic. Like, how dare he? I didn't hate Tan. I just thought he treated Oil wrong at times. Oil wasn't perfect either. He basically used Khun. Oil and Khun had just gotten together, but that didn't stop Oil from kissing Tan immediately afterward. They were technically still together, as far as we knew. Oil was generally someone who got involved with things that weren't about him. He kept deciding what Tan should do in terms of his father and such. I guess both Tan and Oil were sort of manipulative and disregarded other's feelings. Other than that, they were the main couple but also the most boring couple. It just didn't lead anywhere most of the time. At least their kiss wasn't just a touch-and-freeze.

Sea & Tin:

I loved them. Sea was a little dense, and Tin was a bit of a pushover, but they were so cute and had the best chemistry. I didn't understand why Tin kept his relation to Sea secret from It, though. He should've been able to be friends with whoever he wanted, right? He and It weren't dating or anything. Actually, Tin had a girlfriend, whom we never saw, and Sea had a crush on his childhood friend. There was never any cheating. Tin liked Sea early on, but he never acted on it. Whether that was because he thought Sea didn't reciprocate his feelings or because he just was faithful, I guess we'll never know. The girl Sea liked rejected him, so in a way, no one got in between them. I watched the director's cut version, and I still don't know when Sea and Tin became more than friends. I'm happy that they did get together, but still, something was missing.

It & Voice:

They were surprisingly cute in the last episode. The things It did were bad, but he wasn't the worst antagonist we've ever seen. It was nice he got someone that cared about him. I'm happy everyone made up in the end and put any old grudges behind them. That said, I was a little pissed that Voice never confessed to being the one that wrote the letter. We could have avoided all that drama if he just spoke up.

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It's a slightly cringey but mostly light-hearted series.

(Tuesday Ep. 1-2) Tue & Ake:

The acting was actually not bad. The kisses were lacking, though. We know from Lovely Writer that Chap does know how to kiss, so was it purposefully bad, or was the chemistry just not there? They had great chemistry otherwise. Their almost-kisses were better than the real deal. Their hugs were also sweet. I didn't need the whole accidental kiss thing, though. It's so overdone. It also didn't make sense that Ake felt that an accidental kiss was his cue to start non-stop flirting with Tue. They instantly went from enemies to something resembling lovers. It was completely out of nowhere. One day they hated each other, and the next day they were ready to go all the way. They could have made it less rushed if they wanted to, I'm sure. It seemed almost thrown together. Their whole confession scene made no sense. They were basically together, but then Tue came and was like, "Oh, I like you, but you probably don't like me. I'm just going to go cry in a corner now" What? Ake was the one that initiated intimacy and also the one who constantly flirted. The sick thing was also weird. Why couldn't they kiss because he had chicken pocks? If you've already had it, you won't get it again. Right? The subtitles weren't great, so maybe some things were lost in translation. All that said, I really liked Tue when he was soft. Ake was a bit cheesy and occasionally came on a little too strong. Honestly, some of the dialogue was just very cringey and hard to watch. It wasn't the actor's fault, though. The script was just awful. Even their reason for hating each other was half-assed. I applaud the actors for getting through it. Anyway, it was just a mostly fluffy start to the series, I guess. I was a little disappointed, though.

(Sunday Ep. 3-4) Sun & Nuea:

Once again, the acting was fine. The kisses weren't great, but they were better than the last couple's. They also did have chemistry. I was just quite uncomfortable every time Nuea tried to seduce Sun. Whether he liked it or not, he looked visibly uncomfortable. You can seduce/flirt with someone without being that persistent and pushy. Nuea took it to a whole other level. Many moments went on for too long. I just kept thinking, "When is this over?" Especially regarding those super cringey scenes, of which there were a lot. It's just that these two episodes were about two hours in total, and most of it felt wasted on those cringey scenes. The plot wasn't anything revolutionary, nor was it very well written. The part where Sun was jealous was unnecessary. Totally just written to create some last-minute drama. The explanation didn't really make sense either. It was kind of weird to me. It also showed an obvious lack of communication. It is so tiresome that these characters in BL's keep jumping to conclusions. Sun's friend, Puth, who will have his own time to shine, is already unlikable. He really helped set up his friend with a stranger. Nuea was obviously at fault too. He was talking about how it was destiny that they got together. But they only got together because he made sure of it. And he did all of it because they accidentally kissed at some point. Okay. If I were Sun, I would have felt so violated. Also, why did Nuea have to live-stream him confessing to Sun? God, public love declarations make me so uncomfortable. My favorite part was when Nuea pretended to be drunk because we got to see Sun practicing consent. Sun brought Nuea home, where Nuea then pretended to pass out. Sun did get a little too close, but he did NOT kiss his lips or do anything illegal. How truly refreshing. I also enjoyed Sun as a character. We rarely get someone so easily flustered and soft as the, well, supposedly, dominant one. Lastly, I appreciated Nuea's outfits. I can't think of another BL lead that was that expressive in the way they dressed.

(Monday Ep. 5-6) Mon & Team:

Mon was too naive and innocent. It was to the point of him almost resembling a literal child. He would get so excited about the most insignificant interactions with Team. He was already all-in after their first time meeting. Puth and Thurs even warned him multiple times about Team being a player. He said he understood, but obviously, he didn't. He still slept with Team. So about Team and his gang of players. They really gave points for sleeping with people to dump them afterward. Honestly, the fragile masculinity was overbearing. It broke my heart to know Team originally pursued Mon because he was a virgin, meaning extra points. I had a feeling that maybe there was more to Team and his ex's breakup. We never got to hear his side of the story. For all we know, maybe it was actually his ex that broke HIS heart. That could have made him distrustful and unable to be in a committed relationship. That was at least how it seemed to me when he said he never kissed anyone since his ex. The whole theater scene was so awkward and almost a bit degrading. I mean, Team seriously invited all of their friends to watch Mon be flustered and uncomfortable. The worst part was that whole thing was him trying to reconcile with Mon. If he wanted to make up for being an asshole, he could have just apologized in private. There was no need to make Mon kiss him as part of a play. Also, why would he wait so long before "waking up"? That probably made Mon even more unsure of his true intentions. Sadly, I can't lie. Seeing Team cry slightly got to me. He did seem sincere, and if Mon was happy and satisfied, then I guess that's all that mattered. Anyway, why did Team's ex show up to create drama in the last ten minutes? Didn't we go through something like this in the last couple's story? The fact that Mon didn't trust him at all was very telling. How could their relationship ever last when there was no trust? The way he made it up to Mon was both sucky and wholesome. He called his mom, as Mon was crying. He told her about his relationship with Mon, which in a way, was sweet. What was it also? Manipulative. He couldn't find a way to reassure Mon that he loved him on his own, so he had to call his mom to help him. Well, okay then. Once again, there were many cringey and long scenes. There were too many flashbacks. There were also quite a few very random scenes sprinkled in there. Can we also talk about how Gang thought it was appropriate to insert himself into their relationship? That was completely out of line. One of the only positives was the fact that this couple actually had good kisses. Also, the acting wasn't bad or anything.

(Thursday Ep. 7-8) Thurs & Pao:

Hmm. Somehow this episode was the least cringey so far. It was actually quite cute. Pao was just so adorable. He stole the show completely. He was truly a very loveable character. He was the kind of character that you wanted to protect at all costs. Thurs was fine. I didn't need the whole scamming thing and taking advantage of Pao's abilities, though. Thurs being "possessed" was definitely the most cringey part of this. They had some chemistry. It wasn't that amazing, though. Their kisses were acceptable, no more, no less. The montages were still taking up too much of the already limited time. They just kept coming. Also, don't get me started on the supernatural aspect of this. It was confusing and well unrealistic, obviously. I didn't even really understand the ending. How did he come back? Did Thurs change the future? Was Pao from the future? Was it just pure magic? I don't know. Although there was the whole ghost thing, the most unrealistic thing was Pao accepting to date Thurs when they met again. He had forgotten pretty much everything that happened when he was a ghost. It made no sense that he would date Thurs when he barely knew him. I mean, I'm glad, but like what? In conclusion, everything about it was unrealistic but cute. I don't have much else to say, which must mean there wasn't anything that highly bothered me.

(Wednesday Ep. 9-10) Puth & Gang:

They definitely had the best chemistry so far. They also had one of the most complicated relationships. I didn't understand Puth's feelings at any point. I thought maybe he always liked Gang, but he said it wasn't so. Therefore I was confused. Puth became so infatuated with Payu, but because Gang was heartbroken, Puth chose him instead? It almost seemed that way. It is also possible that Puth thought Gang wasn't serious about him and just wanted sex. After all, he kept calling him a player. I felt Gang was pretty clear about his feelings toward Puth, though. Puth, however, gave such mixed messages. He refused to completely reject Gang, causing Gang to cling on to hope. Although Gang's behavior wasn't appropriate all the time, I really felt for him. He was quite persistent and took rejection hard, but he never did anything truly awful. Puth was totally ignorant of Gang's feelings and disregarded his pain. It was peak frustration for me. There was some second-hand embarrassment in this, but it wasn't that bad. It was mostly because of Gang's jealousy I cringed. I still think that's better than fifty or so minutes of moments that are way longer than they have to be. The acting was also good. I liked the way First portrayed Gang. His crying was on point. Also, they seemed really comfortable with each other. I would have liked to see more of them being actually together. Anyway, about Payu. He actually seemed genuinely nice. I'm happy he and Puth ended on a good note. Even though I had some minor problems with this, it was, in my opinion, the best one so far. Plus, we finally had a switch-couple. A couple where there was no need to have a designated top and bottom. Refreshing.

(Saturday Ep. 11-12) Sat & Choke:

The acting was fine in the first episode, so was the story. Ton's crying in the second episode was not the best, though. The second episode was generally not good. They actually gave us flashbacks of things that had just happened. Some scenes we had to see multiple times. Just why? It felt like it was made for children. Also, the pacing was so slow. There were too many tedious pauses. The second episode was, in short, mind-numbingly boring and the worst one so far, in my opinion. I felt bad for the actors. They deserved a better plot than this. They had decent chemistry. The writing just ruined it for them. The weird English parts were, well, weird. Sometimes it was okay, but other times it felt completely out of place. I don't get the thought process behind it. What was the point? It just made serious scenes funny to me. That handjob was way too sudden. It was so cutesy, and then bam, handjob. Obviously, it wasn't graphic or anything. It just felt out of place to me. What was even weirder was how they reacted the day after. Why couldn't they discuss it like adults? The unnecessary sound effects also didn't help. Also, Sat was basically an eleven-year-old in his mind. Yikes. Their kisses were overall just fine, but I was disgusted by that kiss with the ketchup. I knew it was coming because I had seen it in the intro eleven times, but I still wasn't prepared. I cringed like never before. Maybe I'm just overreacting, though. Speaking of that kiss, Sat leaving afterward was shitty. He started it. He also seemed to have forgotten the next day how he had left Choke dry. I thought I missed something. That wasn't the only scene where I felt that way. They completely glossed over his usage of drugs and him being called disgusting by those girls. That seemed like it should have been more important. Choke said Sat left the Gundam like a piece of garbage, but he was holding it when he got hit by the car? Right? About the car crash, did we forget about that? No one ever mentioned it again. What was the point of bringing up the one-night-stands? They never properly explained that. All the scenes they did show seemed highly non-consensual. They called Sat a player, but he seemed to want no part in it. I did not like that one bit. What Sat did to Choke to join the cool kids was awful. So, I could understand why Choke would be hesitant to start an intimate relationship with Sat. That said, he DID initiate an intimate/romantic relationship with Sat. Therefore, he was also in the wrong. He shouldn't have gotten with Tor and Sat at the same time. It was unfair towards both of them, even if he wasn't technically cheating. It was just weird to me. Not just that, but he also had to tell Sat how much he loved him and wanted to be with him afterward, but sadly, it was just impossible apparently. And then it was all a dream? I guess. This was a pretty sucky version of thirteen going on thirty, basically.

(Friday Ep. 13-14) Masuk & Jia & Tir:

In short, the most awaited episode turned out to be the worst one. In my opinion, that is. It was just such a snoozefest. They tried to make it sad, but it was just boring. There were too many pauses and dragged-out scenes. Also, of course, the flashbacks. Oh, the flashbacks. Whoever made this thought the viewer would have the attention span of a child. My short-term memory isn't that bad that I need to be reminded of the same scene again and again when I saw it literally two seconds ago. The acting, was to my revelation, the worst so far. I've never felt that Yoon was an outstanding actor, so he did about as well as I expected him to. I don't mean that viciously at all, by the way. Perth and Talay, however, disappointed me. It was almost as if they didn't care. I didn't feel the emotions. It was only somewhat convincing when they were cute and happy together. The only moment I felt some chemistry between any of them was when Tir and Masuk leaned their foreheads together. That shit was adorable. Also, maybe I felt a little spark when they embraced each other. But that was it. I didn't feel anything between Jia and Masuk. Then again, I have never felt any romantic chemistry between Yoon and Talay in any of the projects they worked on together. This is why I don't understand why they keep making them a couple. I mean, they were the only couple in this that didn't kiss at any point. The story, too, had its flaws. Many, in fact. The way that Tir died could have been avoided in a plethora of ways. How does a fire start in a cinema anyway? What was the origin of the fire? Why was there no sprinkler system? Why couldn't the lady have helped her son on her own? All she had to do was carry him out of the burning building instead of frantically screaming for help when it wasn't even needed. Tir offered help, but he literally did nothing. They just waited for the firemen to come. The firemen in question then proceeded to be completely useless. They escorted the lady and the child out but left Tir behind? He was gasping for air and about to die from smoke inhalation, and they just thought, nay, we'll let him stay a little longer, why not? What? Didn't they come to help? They weren't putting out the fire either, seemingly. The whole going back in time, but then not actually going back in time, was bloody confusing. Well, everything that had to do with the homeless man was mind-boggling. In regards to the end couple, Jia totally felt like a rebound to me. Masuk obviously wasn't over Tir. He had to pretend Tir was eating dinner with them. He also had to get permission from Tir's ghost to let Jia sleep in the same bed as him. What? In my opinion, Masuk should have focused on getting professional help instead of trying to heal a broken heart by dating someone else. I didn't quite understand what the reveal of the lady in the cinema being Jia's sister added to the story. What purpose did it serve? Was I supposed to feel like Jia and Masuk were meant to be because of that? I don't know. Also, to be clear, I have absolutely nothing against Yoon. This has nothing to do with the real-life actors. Anyway, I'm actually excited about the last episode. Hopefully, we'll get to see all of the characters hang out together.

Ep. 15:

So the last episode. Mon and Team's relationship somehow worsened. Mon disallowed Team to leave his own dorm room for three months. All Team wanted was to see his friends. He was sweating, stuttering, and just generally looking scared of Mon. That's not funny. He also told him to change his perfectly normal outfit because he apparently looked too good. No. That is just toxic. Mon didn't trust him whatsoever. He even went as far as giving him chores and a curfew. He acted like a super strict parent. Maybe they were roleplaying? I really hope so. Puth did the same thing. It was just nowhere near as extreme. I also would like to think he was mostly kidding. I don't really have anything to say about the other couples in specific. One thing that killed me was the whole wife/wifey thing. I don't feel the need to explain. It just makes me uncomfortable. Other than that, this final episode didn't really add much. I was happy to see them all together and expressing their love for each other, though. Overall, this series was okay. No more, no less.

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One of the greatest Thai BL's ever.

Okay, I loved most of the characters so much. Some people might have said this wasn't really a BL, but I thought otherwise. Tangmo fell for Love before he knew Love wasn't actually a he. Overall I loved it. The only thing I needed was more moments between Tangmo and Love. It just felt so nostalgic in a way, which makes me want to rewatch it sometime. The actors were great. James really pulled off the gender-swap thing. It wasn't cringey or unconvincing at all.

Love:

Love was so adorable as a man and as a woman. She made some stupid decisions, and her obsession with Vier was a lot to take in, but ultimately she did the right thing and was kind. I seemed to be almost unable to be too mad at her.

Vier:

Frankly, Vier was an asshole. It didn't matter what he had been through. The things he did behind Tangmo's back were despicable. He was selfish and insecure about not being the greatest. Also, not surprisingly, he wanted Love when it was too late. He never deserved her, though.

Tangmo:

At first, Tangmo was just another I-love-to-tease character, but later on, I fell for him completely. Sure, he was a little annoying at times, but ultimately he treated Love right. You could tell he truly loved her, no matter what her gender was.

Rose:

Rose started as sort of a villain, but later on, you got to understand her better, and in a way, you sympathized with her. I got a little excited when she and Love became something resembling friends.

Good:

Good was such an awesome brother. He supported Love no matter what. He was just so cute. I also didn't mind the little side romance between him and Me.

Nuclear:

I'm not really sure what the point of Nuclear's cheating was? To me, that was just a little unnecessary, and it made me slightly dislike him.

Menn:

The only character I felt deserved better was Menn. Love really treated him wrong, I get it was a tough situation, but she should have found a better way.

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Worth a watch.

The acting was good. Some of the actors were even newbies, and they still did well. Fluke really did so amazingly. The kisses were so nice, especially Paper and Sky's first kiss. I mean, the tension was palpable in that scene where they were drinking and having fun. Also, even though, Paper did get a little overwhelmed, he wasn't nasty about it.

By the end, I was still confused about the beginning of the series. I don't know if I wasn't paying enough attention or they really didn't explain it further. It did seem a little rushed near the end. I'm not sure what happened, but I know there were supposed to be eight episodes, not six. Maybe two more episodes would have added some clarity.

The bullying part was a little odd. Was I supposed to believe that the headmaster really felt it was appropriate to lecture Arthur about his wrongdoings at prom? I also found it hard to believe Arthur would change his ways that easily. Like, are we just going to forget that Arthur physically abused Jeno, to the point of him being scared of getting into a new relationship? Don't get me wrong. I liked that he took time to reflect and regret. It just didn't feel realistic.

Near and M were not meant to be. Near had more chemistry with that one customer, to be honest. M was a little creepy. Don't trick someone into dating you. Also, when Near found out about the whole thing, he just kept apologizing instead of explaining. It's safe to say they didn't have to be a part of this series.

I was happy to see Mawin and Run being together in a more serious matter. Their relationship in Tharntype was ridiculous. This was much more wholesome. Chris was a little much at times, but at least he truly cared about Jeno. Also, they finally had their first kiss! It was better than I had feared. A lot better, actually.

Lastly, there were no homophobic parents. That's always a plus.

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Gay series from China, need I say more?

These episodes were based on true stories.

This wasn't the very best gay series out there, but it was mostly heartwarming and cute. The acting wasn't bad, nor spectacular. The kisses weren't great either. Some of the coupes were more awkward than others. All that said, I'll take pretty much anything I can get of gay content from China.

Ep. 1 - Coming Out:

It was about Xuan and Bu, a gay couple. Throughout the episode, they were trying to come out to Xuan's parents. They eventually did, and it went very well. I liked what Xuan's mom said a lot. "If you truly love each other, do you really need agreement from someone else?". Truer words have never been spoken. What a great mom she was.

Ep. 2 - Secret Crush:

It was about Fei, who had a crush on Hui. They lost contact as they got older, but eventually, fate brought them back together in the form of a live stream. It was pretty cute. At least they found each other again, even if they had wasted time where they could have been together.

Ep. 3 - Misunderstanding:

It was about Wang Meng and Jie Jie, who liked to play pranks on each other and were deeply in love. Meng got a call one day and acted suspiciously. Jie then decided to follow him after he left home. He thought Meng was cheating and got all dramatic about it when he could have just trusted him. Sure enough, he wasn't cheating. He was planning a surprise for Jie together with his best friend.

Ep. 4 - Lost:

It was about Yi Yi and Jia Hang. Yi spent the episode reminiscing about their time together before Hang's fatal accident. He was regretful because the last time they were together, they left off on a bad note. Hang's brother met up with Yi and told him that their parents had invited him to the funeral. A grief-filled Yi declined, as it would be too painful.

Ep. 5 - Apart:

It was about Liu Bin and Zi Jian. Jian was quite dedicated to his career. Bin started to feel insecure about their relationship after it became long-distance. In the end, Jian chose love over his career, and they made it through their hardships.

Ep. 6 - Meet:

It was about Lin Min and Mr. Lee. They met through work as colleagues. They instantly hit it off. Throughout the episode, they got closer and closer. I wasn't sure whether or not they were together at the end, but it was heavily indicated.

Ep. 7 - Home:

It was about Zhuo Fei and Wang Kai. They were both openly gay, and luckily their parents were accepting. They had to take care of Fei's niece, and at first, Kai found it troublesome and exhausting, but eventually, he grew to enjoy it. They then longed to have their own child. Fei proposed to Kai, and later on, they did have their own child.

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