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global_dramaholic

global_dramaholic

Bad Buddy thai drama review
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Bad Buddy
4 people found this review helpful
by global_dramaholic
Apr 4, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
This review may contain spoilers

I just love Pat and Pran so much!!

This is a long review so the TLDR;
1. Simple but fun plot without silly tropes or misunderstandings
2. Well thought out, complex and dynamic characters that are so in love it kills you
3. A healthy realistic relationship with amazing chemistry
4. Interesting side characters
5. Good pacing, screenplay, and directing
6. Amazing acting from the main leads
7. Great music that you will be humming for days
Overall, an incredibly entertaining watch that will leave you with a smile on your face and characters you can't forget about.

Spoilers Below
Where do I even begin, oh my god. Although the plot is not anything new or even special really, the way the story was told and everything was executed was so well done, I can't say enough good things about it. There were no toxic cliches and immature misunderstandings. No gay stereotypes like tops and bottoms, or trying to fit the characters into heteronormative ideals. It was just a beautiful love story between two individuals who learn how to love themselves and each other, and I am here for it!

I absolutely just ADORE Pat and Pran, like I can not get them out of my head. First let me talk about Pat, the boy is a walking green flag! He is adorable and sweet, and so so in love. You can see the adoration and love in his eyes when he just thinks about pran let alone looks at him. Every little thing he does for pran just warms my heart I can't even mention specific moments here because everything was endearing. From the guitar, to the kiss, to the confession, to just being there when Pran needs him, everything was great. Plus, he is the KING of communication, so there's that. One thing I just absolutely love is that he knows pran is more reserved and careful than him, so he does everything in his power to make sure Pran is always comfortable, and that none of his boundaries are crossed. Guys, I just wanna cry thinking about it. I just love this stupidly in love, pure, clingy, lovable puppy of a boy and nothing can change my mind. I have seen Ohm in almost all of his other works and I have always enjoyed his acting. He's only been getting better with time, and his talent definitely shines through here. I am so glad that he is finally getting the recognition he deserves.

Pran is also a wonderfully complex character, and I loved watching him throughout the series. His characterization is so complex and dynamic, I loved every moment he was on screen. I especially loved that even though he is reserved he was the king of flirting, and turned pat into an absolute puddle with a single glance. If pat is considered a character to act before he thinks, pran is definitely an over thinker and they compliment each other so well. And while he might be more quiet, he is not any less sure of himself or a pushover. Nanon did an absolutely incredible job portraying such a complex character, and his acting absolutely stole the show. This is the first drama of his I have ever seen, I am certain that I will follow his future projects as well. His acting was so subtle and real, I could feel the emotions through my screen, it was just pouring out of him. I think he is honestly, one of the best actors I have seen in any drama. The one scene that totally ruined me, was at the end of ep 4, when Pat says that he thinks he likes Ink, god! The emotions on his face and the subtle tears in his eyes. It broke my heart, but in a good way. I can't put into words how much that scene moved me. There are so many examples through out the series, where we see more of this amazing subtle acting, that can bring me to an emotional mess just by the change of an expression. I am a huge fan of Ohms, but Nanon just kept drawing my eyes to him.

As amazing as these characters are individually, together they are even better. They just compliment each other so well, and they actually communicate. This is honestly one of the healthiest on screen relationships I have ever seen in BL or straight dramas, and I love it. OhmNanon's chemistry is off the charts. Just single glances and touches has me squealing like a little girl, I can't even begin to describe what they do to me. I am so glad that we got to seem them as a couple, and that they actually behave like one. There are too many BLs where they say they are dating but act even more distant than friends, like just being in the same room is uncomfortable and I am so glad we are moving away from things like that. I also love that neither of them went that cliche 'I am not gay I just love you' route, although not explicitly said I think the show was hinting that Pran is gay, (I wished he did say it explicitly though), and Pat pretty much implied that he was Pan. So a step forward in terms of representation, but still a long way to go.

A major major part of this drama's high rating is honestly just the characters, but the plot itself is good as well. Its not the most amazing or unique plot, but it is an example of a common plot done entreatingly well. The production and story telling was really good, and the pacing was good as well. I never felt like things were dragging or too rushed. The side characters were also interesting and well developed, Ink and Pa were adorable, and I enjoyed every moment Korn was on my screen. I may be a little biased towards Drake though. Jimmy was a sight to look at and Wai had his moments both good and bad. I am a little upset that we didn't see a proper conversation between Wai and Pran though, especially where Wai apologized for outing him, because not cool Wai, not cool!

And finally the music. OMG the music. I did not know that Nanon sings so well, but he does and the first time I heard his song Just Friend? I fell in love. I never listened to Thai music before this, but I cant get this OST out of my head. Even our song is so good. I am not a big music person, so I rarely mention it, unless the music is really good or memorable, and in this case it was both.

I could honestly rewatch this drama over and over again just because I love the characters and actors so much. The plot is simple but fun, and just thinking about PatPran puts a smile on my face. I already miss them so much, and they literally nestled their way into my heart, and don't seem to be keen on coming out anytime soon.
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