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How did I never write a review for *Not Me* before?!?! I’m currently rewatching it for the third time with my friend, and there are a few things I really want to talk about.
First of all, I was trying not to mention OffGun’s acting because we all already know that they are incredibly talented and experienced actors. Their performances are always top-notch. But seriously, Gun... how did you manage to portray two completely different characters with such depth and professionalism in the same series?!
Gun is truly gifted. Every time I think about the fact that Black and White were played by the same actor, I get chills. He completely convinced me that they were two different people. Their mannerisms, expressions, emotions, and even the energy they carried felt so distinct that it was easy to forget they were portrayed by the same person.
As for the message of the series, it moved me deeply. I believe it had the same impact on everyone who shares or understands the social realities that the characters were facing. *Not Me* wasn't just a BL series; it was a story about injustice, inequality, friendship, courage, and standing up for what you believe in. It made people think, question, and empathize.
Even after all this time, it remains one of the most powerful and meaningful series I have ever watched.
And I can't finish this review without talking about First's performance. York truly showed just how skilled First is as an actor.
The hospital scene completely broke me. I actually cried. Through nothing but his expressions, his eyes, and the way he cried, I could feel a mixture of grief, pain, heartbreak, and anger all at once. It was such a raw and powerful performance.
And then I remembered the truck scene in the final episode. The crying, the emotions, the acting—it all felt incredibly real. York's words about his mother hit me so hard, and the goodbye kiss between White and Sean was heartbreaking. Even now, I can't think about those scenes without feeling the same lump in my throat that I felt when I first watched them.
That's what makes a performance memorable when it stays with you long after the episode is over. First managed to make York feel like a real person, and every emotion he experienced felt genuine. His performance was one of the highlights of the entire series for me.
First of all, I was trying not to mention OffGun’s acting because we all already know that they are incredibly talented and experienced actors. Their performances are always top-notch. But seriously, Gun... how did you manage to portray two completely different characters with such depth and professionalism in the same series?!
Gun is truly gifted. Every time I think about the fact that Black and White were played by the same actor, I get chills. He completely convinced me that they were two different people. Their mannerisms, expressions, emotions, and even the energy they carried felt so distinct that it was easy to forget they were portrayed by the same person.
As for the message of the series, it moved me deeply. I believe it had the same impact on everyone who shares or understands the social realities that the characters were facing. *Not Me* wasn't just a BL series; it was a story about injustice, inequality, friendship, courage, and standing up for what you believe in. It made people think, question, and empathize.
Even after all this time, it remains one of the most powerful and meaningful series I have ever watched.
And I can't finish this review without talking about First's performance. York truly showed just how skilled First is as an actor.
The hospital scene completely broke me. I actually cried. Through nothing but his expressions, his eyes, and the way he cried, I could feel a mixture of grief, pain, heartbreak, and anger all at once. It was such a raw and powerful performance.
And then I remembered the truck scene in the final episode. The crying, the emotions, the acting—it all felt incredibly real. York's words about his mother hit me so hard, and the goodbye kiss between White and Sean was heartbreaking. Even now, I can't think about those scenes without feeling the same lump in my throat that I felt when I first watched them.
That's what makes a performance memorable when it stays with you long after the episode is over. First managed to make York feel like a real person, and every emotion he experienced felt genuine. His performance was one of the highlights of the entire series for me.
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