The next episode's preview looks interesting apart from the fact that they are getting together...There will be a scene which will essentially trigger that so I wonder if they will stick to the novel or not because that would be a nice twist (in the series at least).
I liked this episode...I understand the frustrations with the main couple in this arc and especially Yotha but here are my thoughts. The explanation for the "kiss with Wa" should it have been done in a better way? maybe but is Gun's reaction realistic and within this story's established circumstances (them not even being a couple then yeah it made sense to me). Now onto some of the dynamics between YothaGun in this episode: You can see Yotha try to sort out his feelings because he doesnāt want to hurt Gun in the long run like some users on here expressed as well, for me I dont think he is like those "one dimensional" cold characters where he is just being selfish for the sake of it, in my opinion he obviously cares for Gun and is always worried about him the scene where they are both crying because Gun was crying on the other side of the door shows he feels the pain and more importantly the "guilt" of having letting Gun go through this, also I want to add I loved that they made Gun's room bright while Yotha's hallway dark it establishes this sunshine/darkness dynamic well albeit it being ironic given both of them being hurt and depressed. Early on in the series and in this episode its established that Yotha is very hurt from his past experiences and heās afraid we see the same issue in this episode particularly with Gun being afraid that Yotha wonāt feel the same even though earlier you see Yotha expressing his fear of not "claiming" that he does "love Gun" earlier we see Gun putting his "mask" on and tells Yotha that he will be "fine" regardless of his answer but later on his "real feelings/fears" get a hold of him and his insecurities grow I like this divided display between both of these characters (well written). I really feel for Gun as itās so difficult to be in this constant limbo about someoneās feelings for you but I hope people try to understand Yotha as well. We donāt seem to have much patience for misunderstood and complex characters in shows. As soon as things arenāt going perfectly between a couple we need someone to blame instead of trying to understand the characters and what led them there. As frustrating as it is...all of this "push and pull" especially on Yotha's side...I like when writers develop realistic reactions for more complex characters, allowing them to show their uncertainties, hopeful signs, then insecurities common to most new romances as I mentioned before Yotha was gaining confidence hence his whole "buddy" approach scene or the birthday gift scene then he faces his past again whether it was the talk he had with Newton (imo Newton said all the right things I just think him not being as close or even comforting to Yotha like established in older episodes made the whole delivery flare up Yotha's insecurities and fears more than "encouraging him" had he talked with Faifa I think it would have been better because Faifa knows Gun too so he could explain Gun's perspective more to Yotha and I guess next episode we will get that anyways as shown by the preview) , another instance we see after the talk and his doubts acting up again he sees his tattoo and remembers the relationship with Wa later on we see him acting very cold towards Faifa who seemed to want to talk to him and then later on to an enthusiastic Gun wanting to invite him over to his house but he answers him coldly and puts up his walls again agaisnt him. Is it frustrating? yes Is it unfair to someone like Gun? yes but as some users on here said such reactions from someone trying to heal from deep rooted trauma is expected and its valid and I'm glad they didnt brush over it honestly. Personally I can see that both characters are trying so hard to 'get this right' they are just not knowing how (they are teenagers after all along with the emotional/traumatic baggage both carry) you see Gun navigating this by staying and confiding into the protective Faifa and you see Yotha allowing his usual defenses/walls up while honestly trying to not let his past hurt and insecurities regarding love/being in a committed relationship drive his instinctive rejection this is shown in the scene where Yotha's defenses/walls are put up so "high" in the line of 'If someone makes you love them more than me, you're free to go', both are shocked by their own reactions and can only wordlessly and tearfully share their intensity/sadness through a door separating them (brilliant scene composition and acting).
While what Newton said to Yotha was correct, it caused Yotha to doubt which then led to Yotha hurting Gun even…
While what he said to Yotha is correct the delivery was not all it imo if he had such a talk with Faifa he would have felt less insecure but regardless Yotha's fears and insecurities shown this episode were totally valid and I respect the writers' choices for maintaining that as it makes this representation realistic and not some kind of fantasy where the main lead gets over his trauma "quickly" just for the sake of it.
Aouboom are very famous more than ForceBook and PerthSanta but why gmm always give them secondary couple role?…
Santa had main roles and was already a well established actor before joining GMM so gtfo with your toxicity. If you want your faves to get a main role then take that to the company and stop demeaning the other partnerships and actors instead.
Despite all my issues with some of the directing in this episode and series overall...cant help but praise the cast of this story for their performances especially Perth and Santa. I cant wait for their next series with P'Dome!
The explanation for the "kiss with Wa" should it have been done in a better way? maybe but is Gun's reaction realistic and within this story's established circumstances (them not even being a couple then yeah it made sense to me).
Now onto some of the dynamics between YothaGun in this episode:
You can see Yotha try to sort out his feelings because he doesnāt want to hurt Gun in the long run like some users on here expressed as well, for me I dont think he is like those "one dimensional" cold characters where he is just being selfish for the sake of it, in my opinion he obviously cares for Gun and is always worried about him the scene where they are both crying because Gun was crying on the other side of the door shows he feels the pain and more importantly the "guilt" of having letting Gun go through this, also I want to add I loved that they made Gun's room bright while Yotha's hallway dark it establishes this sunshine/darkness dynamic well albeit it being ironic given both of them being hurt and depressed.
Early on in the series and in this episode its established that Yotha is very hurt from his past experiences and heās afraid we see the same issue in this episode particularly with Gun being afraid that Yotha wonāt feel the same even though earlier you see Yotha expressing his fear of not "claiming" that he does "love Gun" earlier we see Gun putting his "mask" on and tells Yotha that he will be "fine" regardless of his answer but later on his "real feelings/fears" get a hold of him and his insecurities grow I like this divided display between both of these characters (well written).
I really feel for Gun as itās so difficult to be in this constant limbo about someoneās feelings for you but I hope people try to understand Yotha as well. We donāt seem to have much patience for misunderstood and complex characters in shows. As soon as things arenāt going perfectly between a couple we need someone to blame instead of trying to understand the characters and what led them there.
As frustrating as it is...all of this "push and pull" especially on Yotha's side...I like when writers develop realistic reactions for more complex characters, allowing them to show their uncertainties, hopeful signs, then insecurities common to most new romances as I mentioned before Yotha was gaining confidence hence his whole "buddy" approach scene or the birthday gift scene then he faces his past again whether it was the talk he had with Newton (imo Newton said all the right things I just think him not being as close or even comforting to Yotha like established in older episodes made the whole delivery flare up Yotha's insecurities and fears more than "encouraging him" had he talked with Faifa I think it would have been better because Faifa knows Gun too so he could explain Gun's perspective more to Yotha and I guess next episode we will get that anyways as shown by the preview) , another instance we see after the talk and his doubts acting up again he sees his tattoo and remembers the relationship with Wa later on we see him acting very cold towards Faifa who seemed to want to talk to him and then later on to an enthusiastic Gun wanting to invite him over to his house but he answers him coldly and puts up his walls again agaisnt him. Is it frustrating? yes Is it unfair to someone like Gun? yes but as some users on here said such reactions from someone trying to heal from deep rooted trauma is expected and its valid and I'm glad they didnt brush over it honestly.
Personally I can see that both characters are trying so hard to 'get this right' they are just not knowing how (they are teenagers after all along with the emotional/traumatic baggage both carry) you see Gun navigating this by staying and confiding into the protective Faifa and you see Yotha allowing his usual defenses/walls up while honestly trying to not let his past hurt and insecurities regarding love/being in a committed relationship drive his instinctive rejection this is shown in the scene where Yotha's defenses/walls are put up so "high" in the line of 'If someone makes you love them more than me, you're free to go', both are shocked by their own reactions and can only wordlessly and tearfully share their intensity/sadness through a door separating them (brilliant scene composition and acting).
If you want your faves to get a main role then take that to the company and stop demeaning the other partnerships and actors instead.