What? It's a fetish to think a love scene is hot? Some people here are really prudish. Yikes.
In an oddball kind of way, I can see your point. I actually agree with you that one steamy love scene can't wash away 7 and 3/4 episodes of whatever it was before (I said train wreck, myself, lol). But, if the producers/director can actually pull off a BL love scene (that didn't involve rape, drunken stupor, or any of the other common tropes), then just maybe in the last 4 episodes, they can turn this series around just enough to make worth watching until the end??? IDK, IMO, the love scene was done pretty well, as far as love scenes go.
OK. This series has so many flaws, it's not even worth mentioning. However, it has been a little bit of a comedic break due to Covid-19. Like many of you, with this series, I just "went along for the ride," not really expecting too much in terms of quality. However, I'd have to say, the last scene in Ep. 8 was one of the sexiest, hottest, and romantic (if not THE sexiest, hottest,and most romantic) scenes I've ever seen in a BL drama! I mean, WOW! THAT WAS HOT!
I love how everyone is like "after this episode..." Don't forget we're only half way through, we shouldn't be…
I believe most of us (including myself) would probably agree with you. But, this series has been such a train wreck, it was just a little bit refreshing to finally see an ep. that actually peaked an interest in watching. AND, with 8 eps. to go, it is possible (just possible mind you) that they could get this series "back on track" just enough to get it "into the station." (a little train wreck humor) Lmao!
For me, Can's awkwardness in kissing goes along with his character. Emotionally, Can is like a small child and…
I agree. The behavior and emotionality that Tin and Can are showing now "does" go along with the characters they are now. Somehow, it's starting to look like a "different" LBC2, and that's a good thing. Because, it will help some of us (me included) to put the "old" version of Tin/Can "back on the shelf." LMAO!
This is a trainwreck and for those that are enjoying it, I'm glad you are. I will watch this until episode 6 and…
Up until Ep. 5, I was in total agreement with you. The series WAS a trainwreck. However, with Ep. 5, maybe (just maybe now), there might be some light at the end of this dark tunnel. I'm now intrigued to see where it goes (especially with the Tul/Hin/Tin saga).
Okay! For someone who doesn't really care for reboots, Ep. 5 was pretty darn good, with the exception of the Kla/No sick story (I skipped through it). But, as for Tin/Can, their "new" characters now seem in line with this rebooted story. I liked Tin's crying scene and how he turned to Can for comfort. We finally get to know a little more history about Tin and his older brother and the reason for their lifelong feud. I agree with BriBri123. This Ep. should have been a lot sooner in this series.
I agree with you 100%! Like you, I've been hesitant to trash talk almost any BL because... well, it's BL! It's…
Well, you're right on your points. The relationship was slow. But, I think that was because in Sotus, it was a secondary to the hazing storyline, as well as Arthit and Kong not really knowing what was happening between them. But, you're still right -- they could've moved it along at a little faster pace. Now, I'm totally with you on Sotus S, which I didn't care for at all for numerous reasons. The main one being exactly what you stated, "Arthit's don't touch me, kiss me" behavior. Especially, since by then they had supposedly been in a relationship for over 2 years. Also, we didn't get any family dynamics in Sotus S either. What! Neither told their families??? All of their friends knew. Hmmmm!
I agree with you 100%! Like you, I've been hesitant to trash talk almost any BL because... well, it's BL! It's…
I'm sorry BLBoy. I just saw your response today. Well, IMO, Sotus had, unlike so many othe BLs, a definite main plot (the hazing system) and a side plot of the developing relationship of Arthit and Kong. Thereby, the word "S.O.T.U.S." having a dual meaning for the show. AND, with the exception of one line of dialogue, it didn't focus on any of the major stereotypes or tropes normally associated with BLs. IMO, that is what made the series great.
I agree with you, especially regarding Kla/No. There's just no reason for that storyline, unless they were going…
You're right. I also like some of the story. I'll just have to put my memory of S1 aside and enjoy the show. But, they do need to move the story along. I'm really intrigued about Tul/Hin. As you allude to, it might just be the surprise storyline.
Well there is no way to fix the rape unless they would have erased this storyline like TinCan (this is the only…
Actually, Kengkla did NOT acknowledge that he did anything wrong! He asked what he could do for "forgiveness." He NEVER actually apologized or even attempted to say he was sorry for what he did. That's completely different. AND, they could've redone that whole scene if they wanted to. But, they didn't. Oh well.
Wow! All the varied comments! I'm not sure I agree or disagree with any of them. BUT, they're all interesting, for sure! For my part in this whole discussion, I've stated before that I'm not a big fan of "redos." (especially, when they're redoing parts of the original story and not redoing it all). Like many of the comments posted, I totally agree that it's too confusing, messy, and lacking cohesion. Furthermore, we're expected to forget important parts of S1 that existed (the redone parts anyway), and expected to just accept the character and story changes (without any explanation). WOW! The producers, writer, and director really missed the mark here, IMO. I don't think the changes would've been so bad, had the production company gave just a little more explanation as to what is currently happening. As one poster commented, they could've used a little creativity and come with something better than what we've gotten so far. Now, as for those who like the changes better, great! None of us should be "haters" of those who actually like the changes. However, those of us who don't like the changes, feel "cheated" (at least I do) for what we believed could've have been a much better series, worthy of a S2. Now, back to commenting specifically on episode 4. Interesting! If I hadn't seen S1, I probably could've and would've accepted thess scenes a great deal more. I liked the inclusion of the Tul/Hin story line. It could possibly shed some light on why Tul's so hateful towards his younger brother (i.e., older brother forced to marry, have kids, etc. and hide the fact that he's gay scenario). I could even see how Tin's character could be "softer, kinder, etc.," while Can's character is little more "inviting" to Tin's advances. But, there was a S1, and we DID already see these characters already established. I would love to wipe my memory clean and start over. But, I'm unwilling, because to do so would be ignoring those parts of S1 that I actually found enjoyable to watch (even if they were sad at times). But, the part I'm NOT willing to "let slide" is the Kengkla/Techno plot line. I'm sorry, this is just wrong on sooo many levels. Not once in that ep. did you here Kengkla say "I'M SORRY!" But, yet, he is wanting Techno to forgive him! AND, to make matters worse, his OWN BROTHER knew about it and probably allowed his brother to be RAPED! I think this makes Technic worse than Tul. But, more importantly, this is a SICK story plot, for sure. The rest of you can continue to watch that sickness. But, for me, NOPE! I won't give credence to that kind of sickness, not even in a BL drama. I'll simply skip over those scenes entirely. Sometimes it's good to vary from the novel.
For my part in this whole discussion, I've stated before that I'm not a big fan of "redos." (especially, when they're redoing parts of the original story and not redoing it all). Like many of the comments posted, I totally agree that it's too confusing, messy, and lacking cohesion.
Furthermore, we're expected to forget important parts of S1 that existed (the redone parts anyway), and expected to just accept the character and story changes (without any explanation). WOW! The producers, writer, and director really missed the mark here, IMO.
I don't think the changes would've been so bad, had the production company gave just a little more explanation as to what is currently happening. As one poster commented, they could've used a little creativity and come with something better than what we've gotten so far. Now, as for those who like the changes better, great! None of us should be "haters" of those who actually like the changes. However, those of us who don't like the changes, feel "cheated" (at least I do) for what we believed could've have been a much better series, worthy of a S2.
Now, back to commenting specifically on episode 4. Interesting! If I hadn't seen S1, I probably could've and would've accepted thess scenes a great deal more. I liked the inclusion of the Tul/Hin story line. It could possibly shed some light on why Tul's so hateful towards his younger brother (i.e., older brother forced to marry, have kids, etc. and hide the fact that he's gay scenario). I could even see how Tin's character could be "softer, kinder, etc.," while Can's character is little more "inviting" to Tin's advances. But, there was a S1, and we DID already see these characters already established. I would love to wipe my memory clean and start over. But, I'm unwilling, because to do so would be ignoring those parts of S1 that I actually found enjoyable to watch (even if they were sad at times).
But, the part I'm NOT willing to "let slide" is the Kengkla/Techno plot line. I'm sorry, this is just wrong on sooo many levels. Not once in that ep. did you here Kengkla say "I'M SORRY!" But, yet, he is wanting Techno to forgive him! AND, to make matters worse, his OWN BROTHER knew about it and probably allowed his brother to be RAPED! I think this makes Technic worse than Tul. But, more importantly, this is a SICK story plot, for sure. The rest of you can continue to watch that sickness. But, for me, NOPE! I won't give credence to that kind of sickness, not even in a BL drama. I'll simply skip over those scenes entirely. Sometimes it's good to vary from the novel.