Well, I guess it is time to admit the sad truth. Yes, Lu and both Yi chens have their flaws, but the real villains…
"That hospital scene was a masterclass in manipulation and older Yi chen unfortunately bought it."
Xiao Chen's momma did exactly what Lu Feng's father attempted to do to Lu Feng: shame them into being filial dutiful sons to their parents.
She's just "succeeded" right now, but at a cost to another piece of her son's broken spirit/broken heart.
She knew her medical condition, and deep down in her soul, she knew that Xiao Chen was never truly over the pain of being separated from Lu Feng all those years ago.
As for her placing blame on Xiao Chen for"infecting" Yi Chen with the "gayness," I believe that Yi Chen realized that he was gay, when his brother introduced Lu Feng as his "friend" to their parents years ago. He recognized the hunger that Lu Feng has always had for Xiao Chen and that bothered him, because he has that hunger.
"Nothing worked beyond a certain point and we owe it all to the writers and makers who weren't willing to actually go anywhere with the story."
Agreed. I think that the ridiculous and absurd shipping teams backlash/fallout (F/B fans vs. F/K fans) from the first season of Only Friends made it clear to GMMTV and the director/screenwriters, that they could not attempt to allow themselves the freedom to create/adapt any sort of sequel that could truly exist with the world that was created within season one.
The storylines for Jack, Dean, Rome, Raffy, Tua and Arnold were so tame, that it's so apparent that GMMTV didn't want the shipping craziness to affect how they maintain the selling points of their CPs. So, it had a huge impact on what they let themselves create for this spin-off. Yes, they had multiple cameos from the first season, and even had Boston being used as a foil in the Tua and Arnold saga, but it was absolutely nothing like the first season at all.
I think what didnt work as well in this season was that they tried to do spicy scenes and moments like in season…
The director and screenwriters for this season just did not want to offend, so they chose to play everything regarding all the storylines for the main characters really safe, tame, and dull. Not including the sex scenes.
I literally forgot that Arnold was a dancer, so I stumped as to why him having an issue with his ankle (they couldn't even let him break his ankle), and keeping that information from Tua was such a big issue.
The rivalry issue between the step-brothers Rome and Jack was never truly explored. Jack wasn't this critically acclaimed and sought-after director of the stage. Rome was the one, who actually had a following AND paid job as a dj.
Even the scene of Dean and Raffy finding some common ground over how the rumors spread about them, never got the best of them.
For the viewers, who enjoyed this season, good for you. I was just disappointed in the script, direction and overall production.
"We are watching BL, and all that matters in the end is the good guys win. Oh, and that baker and bike mechanic grow closer because of the crisis. That matters, too. But they will still throw punches in the finale, just for the nostalgic callback value."
Those two characters, Dindin and the pilot reminded me of the other violent relationship in Fahlunruk.
The beachside city of Pattaya is gorgeous, and it was nice to see another Thai BL that wasn't focused only on college/high school characters. I think that there could have been more focus on establishing more storyline/romantic development between the host and his pining client, but maybe TPTB felt like a cancer diagnosis wouldn't be an attention grabber, over someone dealing with childhood sexual abuse, and another character dealing with huge debt issues.
I did wonder why P'Doc, nor their Mom wouldn't have encouraged the former pilot to seek out therapy. He was hiding, while drinking, fighting, and f*cking to keep his emotions at bay.
"I ask you not to change the whole world. I only wish for you to understand that women have hearts and dreams. Understand how much suffering I endure. Understand how shameful it is to pursue a man who loves not me. Have I not a heart?" Brava Vila!!
"Do not pursue a man who knows not your worth!" It's sad that it took the death of Rit for Vila's father to see that he needed to listen, love, and support his daughter's needs, wishes, and desires for her own life.
Rak and Saen beg for forgiveness for any shame they may have "caused" Rak's father and Saen pleads that he will stand by Rak's side, but they will be celibate throughout their lives together. They do stay together, creating a school for Khon. Seeing their students as their offspring. Sigh.
IMO - It was Rik and Rak's father that brought shame onto their family by his own actions and behaviors towards his children. Rik and Rak just fell in love with two people that returned their love for them.
I'm just done with Pai's family. He was too good, successful, and independent, so they left him to deal with the emotional fallout of finding out that his fiance/husband was a scammer?!
Tan finally sees that by his actions in keeping Saen from Ran, he's only hurting the man that he supposedly loves. He would never, ever receive love from Saen, that he has for Ran.
While Vila, even with her high born status, due to her being a woman, she would ultimately bare ALL the shame of Ran not marrying her, and fleeing from his duties to his and her families because of his love for another man. So, she decides to keep Ran from running away, so that everyone (other than themselves) would be "happy", because her happiness never, ever mattered to anyone else, especially her own father.
Charm was rubbing her head on Ping's stomach, while both of her hands were placed nowhere near her inner thighs.
If they are going to try and make these NC scenes work, they will have to put in more effort. It's not to just moans, long and unnecessary glances, and awkward body positions.
the abuse story was very uncomfortable to sit through, but i was here for the tongue lashing Qin's parents got…
"Why The F*ck weren't they there with the cops. but then i "got it" they were ashamed of how they abandoned their baby."
When they stood there, as the abusive nanny called them both out for their own neglect actions/behaviors toward Qin, they realized that they didn't want anyone else to know about what they allowed to happen to their son, inside of their home.
They allowed their shame to keep Qin silent regarding his trauma for years.
Damn. Domundi has done it again with the latest episode. Por and TeeTee are doing a wonderful job in their performances as Qin and Duang. I didn't think this "simple" rom-com would get this deep. The physical abuse from the babysitter AND the emotional mental and physical neglect of Qin's parents shows how long-lasting trauma can affect you for decades. Qin is financially provided for, but he desperately wants his parents to just be present for him. He initially refused the expensive gift from Duang due to making sure that Duang would see that Qin doesn't want/need expensive things. He thrives on the attention, affection, and love he receives from Duang.
When the abusive babysitter ranting on and on about the parents basically being non-existent, and they still continued to behave in the same way, as Qin grew up in that house?!
I'm sorry, but I burst out in laughter when Ken started walking on the beach towards Kevlin, Vier, Laylin, and Nana like the Bangkok version of Jason (Friday The 13th).
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Xiao Chen's momma did exactly what Lu Feng's father attempted to do to Lu Feng: shame them into being filial dutiful sons to their parents.
She's just "succeeded" right now, but at a cost to another piece of her son's broken spirit/broken heart.
She knew her medical condition, and deep down in her soul, she knew that Xiao Chen was never truly over the pain of being separated from Lu Feng all those years ago.
As for her placing blame on Xiao Chen for"infecting" Yi Chen with the "gayness," I believe that Yi Chen realized that he was gay, when his brother introduced Lu Feng as his "friend" to their parents years ago. He recognized the hunger that Lu Feng has always had for Xiao Chen and that bothered him, because he has that hunger.
Agreed. I think that the ridiculous and absurd shipping teams backlash/fallout (F/B fans vs. F/K fans) from the first season of Only Friends made it clear to GMMTV and the director/screenwriters, that they could not attempt to allow themselves the freedom to create/adapt any sort of sequel that could truly exist with the world that was created within season one.
The storylines for Jack, Dean, Rome, Raffy, Tua and Arnold were so tame, that it's so apparent that GMMTV didn't want the shipping craziness to affect how they maintain the selling points of their CPs. So, it had a huge impact on what they let themselves create for this spin-off. Yes, they had multiple cameos from the first season, and even had Boston being used as a foil in the Tua and Arnold saga, but it was absolutely nothing like the first season at all.
I literally forgot that Arnold was a dancer, so I stumped as to why him having an issue with his ankle (they couldn't even let him break his ankle), and keeping that information from Tua was such a big issue.
The rivalry issue between the step-brothers Rome and Jack was never truly explored. Jack wasn't this critically acclaimed and sought-after director of the stage. Rome was the one, who actually had a following AND paid job as a dj.
Even the scene of Dean and Raffy finding some common ground over how the rumors spread about them, never got the best of them.
For the viewers, who enjoyed this season, good for you. I was just disappointed in the script, direction and overall production.
Me too. I think that Foei must of had their own situation with a policeman like Krit in their past.
Those two characters, Dindin and the pilot reminded me of the other violent relationship in Fahlunruk.
The beachside city of Pattaya is gorgeous, and it was nice to see another Thai BL that wasn't focused only on college/high school characters. I think that there could have been more focus on establishing more storyline/romantic development between the host and his pining client, but maybe TPTB felt like a cancer diagnosis wouldn't be an attention grabber, over someone dealing with childhood sexual abuse, and another character dealing with huge debt issues.
I did wonder why P'Doc, nor their Mom wouldn't have encouraged the former pilot to seek out therapy. He was hiding, while drinking, fighting, and f*cking to keep his emotions at bay.
"Do not pursue a man who knows not your worth!"
It's sad that it took the death of Rit for Vila's father to see that he needed to listen, love, and support his daughter's needs, wishes, and desires for her own life.
Rak and Saen beg for forgiveness for any shame they may have "caused" Rak's father and Saen pleads that he will stand by Rak's side, but they will be celibate throughout their lives together. They do stay together, creating a school for Khon. Seeing their students as their offspring. Sigh.
IMO - It was Rik and Rak's father that brought shame onto their family by his own actions and behaviors towards his children. Rik and Rak just fell in love with two people that returned their love for them.
Maybe the character that Emi portrays?
While Vila, even with her high born status, due to her being a woman, she would ultimately bare ALL the shame of Ran not marrying her, and fleeing from his duties to his and her families because of his love for another man. So, she decides to keep Ran from running away, so that everyone (other than themselves) would be "happy", because her happiness never, ever mattered to anyone else, especially her own father.
Charm was rubbing her head on Ping's stomach, while both of her hands were placed nowhere near her inner thighs.
If they are going to try and make these NC scenes work, they will have to put in more effort. It's not to just moans, long and unnecessary glances, and awkward body positions.
When they stood there, as the abusive nanny called them both out for their own neglect actions/behaviors toward Qin, they realized that they didn't want anyone else to know about what they allowed to happen to their son, inside of their home.
They allowed their shame to keep Qin silent regarding his trauma for years.
Por and TeeTee are doing a wonderful job in their performances as Qin and Duang. I didn't think this "simple" rom-com would get this deep. The physical abuse from the babysitter AND the emotional mental and physical neglect of Qin's parents shows how long-lasting trauma can affect you for decades. Qin is financially provided for, but he desperately wants his parents to just be present for him. He initially refused the expensive gift from Duang due to making sure that Duang would see that Qin doesn't want/need expensive things. He thrives on the attention, affection, and love he receives from Duang.
When the abusive babysitter ranting on and on about the parents basically being non-existent, and they still continued to behave in the same way, as Qin grew up in that house?!
Who is the man in the mask?!
This series was crazy.