thanks for the information, I'll update my review - I still think Day could have easily gone to another country…
It's not uncommon for people to have to wait years for an organ transplant because of low supply in donors, priority lists and matches. In Day's case, depending on the criteria to get on the transplant waitlist, he might not be considered a high priority. In this aspect, P'Aof definitely did his research.
However, I can understand some of the flaws you pointed out. P'Aof is known for his slow (sometimes dragging) pace in his works, so there were some moments where I'm like "get a move on already." Plus, I found Day getting not one but TWO cornea transplant operation to be very unrealistic. In the second dance scene, Mhok promised to do better, and not to coddle him or lie to him like before. I was excited to see what their relationship would look like the second time around. Then poof, he got a transplant. I was like, then what's the point of making all those promises? To me, it's more realistic to show their relationship with Day still being blind (yeah, I'm heartless). They could've used this chance to show viewers that you can love and live with someone who has a disability, yet they've wasted that opportunity.
Having Day go to another country for a transplant is not realistic, either. If production write that into the series, they're promoting two things:
1) it's easy to go to another country for a transplant, which is a lie. Ask any medical professional. They rarely or never suggest medical/transplant tourism. Going to a foreign country for a transplant is very complicated. You have a lot of things to consider, and most insurance companies won't cover it.
2) They're promoting organ trafficking.
Yes, seeking other medical options abroad is a storyline production could've explored, but then Last Twilight would turn out to be completely different from what we've watched.
In Before Twilight, P'Aof mentioned he and the staff did extensive research into living with visual impairments and blindness, and Sea also researched so he could portray Day as authentically as possible. While I'm not familiar with the cornea transplant operation or how long it takes to get one, I believe that, like every organ donation wait list, there's often more demand than supply. Not to mention, medical/transplant tourism is not as simple as you think. Unless you're desperate or dying, most people would prefer to stay in their hometown or home country.
To be honest, I'm not surprised by the breakup. Yes, it's sad, but it's also necessary. Keep in mind that Mhok was Day's caretaker before he became his boyfriend. The two roles are completely different, as Night pointed out. Yet, throughout the episode, I didn't see a boyfriend. Despite the change in title, Mhok is still taking care of Day like he's his caretaker. A relationship should be two people on equal footing supporting each other, not one depending on the other. I hate to say this, but Mhok and Day are so wrapped up in each other that they're blinded (figuratively) to what they truly want for themselves and for each other.
I know that many people aren't happy with the breakup, but sometimes, it is needed so that people can grow. Over the course of the series, we've seen Mhok and Day lifting each other up, so that they're no longer wallowing in misery over their misfortunes. Now, it's time to rediscover themselves again, and that's something they have to do on their own. No one can do it for them.
On the bright side, P'Aof isn't known for splitting up couples and ending a series on a bad note, so he'll definitely us a satisfying ending for this series.
This is definitely not a BL series, but LGBTQ+ is one of the themes in the series. That being said, it's one of the most intense and boundary-pushing Thai series I've ever watched. To say this series is dark would be an understatement. It's deep yet also relatable. We've all experienced trauma, and have various ways (healthy or unhealthy) or coping with it. This series really highlights how trauma can affect a person both physically and mentally, and what it can do to a person if it isn't dealt with properly. The combination of the subconscious and supernatural is pretty unique in itself, and it's further enhanced by the CGI. Props to the director and crew for creating such an incredible drama. The cast is incredible. Fluke's acting has improved by leaps and bounds, and Singto has come a long way since SOTUS. Overall, it's not an easy drama to stomach, but it's worth a watch. Thailand needs more dramas like this.
Stumbled upon this series back in '19-'20 and immediately fell in love with it. This series was what got me into Thai BL. I liked it so much that I bought the book. I've rewatched this over the years, and while it didn't age as well as other BL shows released around that time (such as 2gether or TharnType), it still has a certain appeal to me.
Now, 4-5 years later, this show might come across as cringey because of the acting, but I gave it a pass since at the time, most of the cast were newcomers. However, no one can deny the fact that UWMA has made it mark in the BL industry. It also shows just how much BL dramas have evolved over the years, making it more relatable not just for BL fans, but for mainstream TV as well.
after Cherry Magic TH being hit with Japanese copyright international restrictions I wonder if they will still…
I wondered about the same thing, since GMMTV did announce they planned to remake Ossan's Love and My Love Mix-Up. However, given Ossan's Love wasn't produce by the same company that produced Cherry Magic, things might be different. That being said, I sure hope GMMTV has learned from the disaster with Cherry Magic and remember to get permission and approval from the copyright owner.
I actually dropped this after 4 episodes. Like, the plot is interesting, but I just wasn't feeling it. There were too many mentions of sponsors, and it felt like the director was torn between wanting to follow the novel (which was a work-in-progress at the time) and doing his own thing. I picked it up again after watching seeing their continuation in Our Skyy 2, and that made me start watching the series again.
Overall, it wasn't bad. but it was kinda scattered, and they didn't provide viewers with more explanations about the parallel universe. The chemistry between Jimmy and Sea was what saved the show, imo. In the end, I just read the book instead. It did a better job in detailing the parallel universe, and what the characters are thinking and feeling.
Now that Last Twilight is out, I imagine there'll be a lot of people revisiting this series.
so.. how does no one know what a phone is? if its 1927 and cars already exist ( invented 1886) why are phones…
I don't think it's about when the telephone was invented, but when it became common use. During the 1920s, telecommunication in Thailand was state-owned, so it was most likely limited to government and military use. Not to mention, landlines were very limited during those times. It wasn't until the late 90's that the rules gradually became laxer, but even then, not every household has a landline.
Finally got around to start watching this, and so far, it's pretty good. One of the things I love about P'Aof's shows is his ability to show the bigger picture of the series through the relationship of the characters. Episode 1 is so hard-hitting. You never realize how important your sight is until it is taken away from you. Sea's acting is amazing in this episode. You can tell the director and actors have put in a lot of effort into making the characters as authentic as possible.
I'm kinda excited yet nervous about this. Both Japanese and HK versions were amazing, so I know they're under a lot of pressure. And of course, there's the question of who will play Haruta and who will play Maki, and more importantly, who's gonna play Kurosawa? GMMTV is being very tight-lipped about the details.
Can someone explain the post credit scene to me? I feel like an idiot, but I'm so confused. Is it a spoiler for…
In the novel, when Jom disappeared in 1928, he traveled even further back in time, to 1767, where he met Commander Yai, another version of Yai. They shared another love story before Jom finally traveled back to his own timeline. Due to budget and time restrictions, YYDS was only able to focus on the 1928 storyline, which is why the ending might seem confusing for some people.
They probably added the post-credit scene to hint at a season 2, but the director himself said as if right now, there are no definite plans for a season 2. However, Bright and Nonkul have both expressed interest in doing the Commander Yai/Jom-Jao storyline, and readers/tv show fans definitely want another season. So, I guess wait and see? In the meantime, if you haven't read the novel, I strongly recommend it. It's really well-written, and helps to clarify any questions you might have from the show.
I was so excited to watch this, and it was completely different than what I expected, but different doesn't necessarily…
You're not the only one who was annoyed by the pace. For me, the pace was slow to the point of dragging after the car accident scene. I understand that writers wanted to show Jom's struggle to adjust to life in the 1920s, and give viewers a chance to see what Thailand looked back in the day, but it got to the point where I was like, "JFC, just a move on already!"
It wasn't until around episode 4/5 that things finally picked up. It wasn't a bad thing for me, but I heard some people almost stopped watching because of the pace. One Youtuber who talked about the show said the slow pace got so bad for her that she almost dropped the show altogether, but was glad she stuck by it because the Khun Yai/Jom romance was beautifully written. That was what kept her going.
However, I can understand some of the flaws you pointed out. P'Aof is known for his slow (sometimes dragging) pace in his works, so there were some moments where I'm like "get a move on already." Plus, I found Day getting not one but TWO cornea transplant operation to be very unrealistic. In the second dance scene, Mhok promised to do better, and not to coddle him or lie to him like before. I was excited to see what their relationship would look like the second time around. Then poof, he got a transplant. I was like, then what's the point of making all those promises? To me, it's more realistic to show their relationship with Day still being blind (yeah, I'm heartless). They could've used this chance to show viewers that you can love and live with someone who has a disability, yet they've wasted that opportunity.
Having Day go to another country for a transplant is not realistic, either. If production write that into the series, they're promoting two things:
1) it's easy to go to another country for a transplant, which is a lie. Ask any medical professional. They rarely or never suggest medical/transplant tourism. Going to a foreign country for a transplant is very complicated. You have a lot of things to consider, and most insurance companies won't cover it.
2) They're promoting organ trafficking.
Yes, seeking other medical options abroad is a storyline production could've explored, but then Last Twilight would turn out to be completely different from what we've watched.
I know that many people aren't happy with the breakup, but sometimes, it is needed so that people can grow. Over the course of the series, we've seen Mhok and Day lifting each other up, so that they're no longer wallowing in misery over their misfortunes. Now, it's time to rediscover themselves again, and that's something they have to do on their own. No one can do it for them.
On the bright side, P'Aof isn't known for splitting up couples and ending a series on a bad note, so he'll definitely us a satisfying ending for this series.
Now, 4-5 years later, this show might come across as cringey because of the acting, but I gave it a pass since at the time, most of the cast were newcomers. However, no one can deny the fact that UWMA has made it mark in the BL industry. It also shows just how much BL dramas have evolved over the years, making it more relatable not just for BL fans, but for mainstream TV as well.
Overall, it wasn't bad. but it was kinda scattered, and they didn't provide viewers with more explanations about the parallel universe. The chemistry between Jimmy and Sea was what saved the show, imo. In the end, I just read the book instead. It did a better job in detailing the parallel universe, and what the characters are thinking and feeling.
Now that Last Twilight is out, I imagine there'll be a lot of people revisiting this series.
https://mydramalist.com/27866-ossan-s-love
They probably added the post-credit scene to hint at a season 2, but the director himself said as if right now, there are no definite plans for a season 2. However, Bright and Nonkul have both expressed interest in doing the Commander Yai/Jom-Jao storyline, and readers/tv show fans definitely want another season. So, I guess wait and see? In the meantime, if you haven't read the novel, I strongly recommend it. It's really well-written, and helps to clarify any questions you might have from the show.
It wasn't until around episode 4/5 that things finally picked up. It wasn't a bad thing for me, but I heard some people almost stopped watching because of the pace. One Youtuber who talked about the show said the slow pace got so bad for her that she almost dropped the show altogether, but was glad she stuck by it because the Khun Yai/Jom romance was beautifully written. That was what kept her going.