Love in the Air (2022)

Poor First Couple Compatibility vs. The Perfect Chemistry of the Second Couple

A typical Tay BL drama with bad voices again. Someone told a scene on TikTok, I started watching it to see that scene.
Rain is a very sweet and lovable friend on his own, but the harmony between him and Payu was insufficient. Acting can be called good, but there is a problem with the characters written. My least favourite thing in a series is to ask the question "what did this person fall in love with?".

But our second couple was very good. It starts from the last scene of episode 7 and it just flows. Sky is my baby, I like her a lot. Even though the slight changes in her character towards the last episodes bothered me, it doesn't matter. There are no words to say about Pai's persistence and love, the whole story is about his effort not to let go of love. I may have watched episodes 8-13 a few times. ? the chemistry of our couple was very good (a new independent series of this duo will also be released, I am waiting with love)
I don't know if it will be like a fan girl, but it's as if they have characters like the roles they play in real life. Regardless of the subject, it seems like every film with actors playing roles similar to their real characters is heard.

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"do u really like it? or is there just men kissing " game,,, go!

ok first, casting.

casting - are they hot? yes. can they act well? uhm no

when this first came out everyone was riding it so hard. i watched it and every moment of it was a struggle. there acting seems corny and animated, when watching i wanted to scrape my eyes out with toothpicks.

ok, rain and his geezer (forgot his name).
rain is like a 12yr old spoilt baby who does not know the diffrence between what an apple and a mango is yet. who the hell writes a character so unbearable like him. hes whiny and annoying. his sexuality takes a whole 360, without him looking back? no thinking? ok bro u do u. but to me, that is abit.... unrealistic.

moving on to his boyfie, so payu ( googled his name) is hot as balls man. well boss is hot. payu is an odd goof ball to say the least. He's defo in them " Daddy dom, little kitten" GC on discord, and also an avid Reddit user. anyway, boss is hot until that GOD AWFUL SCENE. where hes fighting rains kidnappers. oh em gee, he looked dumb as hell... but no where near as dumb as rain did.

ok, sky - unpopular opinion but out of all the cast, hes my fav, go slay independent pussy popping queen.,, oh wait yeah i forgot pai happend. anywayssss, yeah hes alright to be honest, until hes going Awoll because of some shite with his bf (forgot why he went Awoll icl ) that one scene in his bedroom where hes like " i dont love u pai " then pai being like " u fat liar, ive seen ur notes" then sky being like "ok yh i love u pai" like GIRL STAND UP. anyways. was not a beyonce moment but well move past it.

ok pai - id be lying if i said i didnt prefer pai and sky on the screen then the other two. pai himself is lowkey cringe ( dw not like rain, hes highkey cringe) hes decent, and hot loooooollllll. but Abit persistent with sky, like r u sure sky hasn't got Stockholm syndrome, because if a guy tried to move to me that mad, id leave country in pure fear.

ok now story

girl lets be real, plot who, because i think she packed her bags and ran off.
lets all admit the scene where rain was kidnapped and had a rope in his mouth, flossing all them teeth and them cheeks was AWFUL and served what purpose apart from the comedic side? like that whole scene was diabolical. and after that scene rain and payu leave hand in hand? like these guys must be trauma resistant bc ik if i got kidnapped n my hot boyfie got beat up in front of me i wouldn't be so okay, like? i couldn't just skip out of there while singing and humming with the birds.
anyway. but this show has so many unnecessary scenes. like rain and payu legit engulfing each other on rains bed in rains gaff JUST after meeting rains mum was abit wild.
the second sex scene between pai and sky, lets go. lets talk about it class
ok so sky is getting freeky deeky in the sheets, after there one night stand, where hes like, hm i like pai now. ( still think sky was a VICTIM) anyway, sky bby why did this man JUMP ON pai with NO SHIRT ON. girlie no, its not like these p0rn movies. bro didn't even slip in a " hey i like u really much and i wanna have some of that d " NO bro just pounced and was like "why is pai stopping me and asking if im ok first ??????"
this show is ALL sex and NO story. unless the d that was in there booty could talk, i heard now intresting story at all.

something we NEED to talk ab is skys background and how it did not FIT this show. so far the show was comedic and somewhat lighthearted apart from the extensive face sucking.
then BOOM skys very dark and traumatic backstory, i think the concept is good to build the character, but his story hit u in the face like a pile of bricks, like such deep meaningful back story in a very wild and not so deep and meaningful show. i think skys character all together could've done better in a different show,
the overall story is messy, with random twists and some events happen that was big but then never talked about. like honestly how can u be kidnapped and then act like it never happend again after it was over? wish i was that resilient.

music???? girl i dont remember the music n that is enough said.

to finalise it, ill say overall wouldn't watch it again, but i stand by sky being the best character out of it.

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Love in the Air: Overall Thoughts

This show is so beautiful, from the story itself, to the images displayed across the screen. It grabs you in from the beginning and drags you along as the story progresses. Don't think of that as a bad thing; it just means that the story is that much compelling and it's hard to stop watching once your start. The actors are phenomenal, and their chemistry on screen (as well as off-screen) is unbelievable. The way their stories intertwine is something so beautiful to see and something to envy. They show what it's like to have unconditional love around them and how it helps them grow. Also, there are some times where it's difficult to watch due to some present themes, so viewer discretion may be advised. But regardless, this show is definitely one I recommend everyone who loves BL Dramas to watch.

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Sound issues were distracting ?

I’m slowly working through a long list of recommended BLs and this one was near the top. There were parts that I loved (Boss is undeniably hot and a good actor) and parts I didn’t like (sometimes Rain and Sky’s but especially Rain’s behavior seemed silly and a bit of a stereotype.)

I honestly couldn’t get behind Rain & Payu’s relationship because I couldn’t see what Payu found so irresistible. ??‍♀️ It just never made sense to me.

Then there’s the sound issues. The sound of cloth rubbing over a mic when characters moved or touched, odd mouth noises that really shouldn’t have been picked up. It’s easy to forgive if the rest of the show rises up. But that wasn’t the case here. Every shift of fabric or skin that the mic picked up took me out of the story.

I’d love to see Boss paired with someone else. It’s interesting to see how many BLs have a really good actor paired with a not great one. It’s just baffling. Or maybe Noeul’s style of acting just isn’t for me. Interestingly when I’ve seen clips of Noeul not acting- it felt more natural and was more appealing than the character Rain ?

I don’t regret watching this. There were some epic scenes I loved, but I don’t think it holds any rewatch value and that’s ok ☺️

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Definitely a "bodice ripper"

LITA is popular for a reason. The chemistry is great, the overall idea pretty good, and the NC scenes are well executed (not that realistic though).

MILD SPOILERS BELOW ***

However, I was not surprised when I learnt MAME wrote this because it has everything a teen girl could want in a BL; and not in the best way. The whole bathroom scene with Payu and Rain made me cringe, not to mention it was nonconsensual. There were a lot of other scenes like that making the writing seem pretty juvenile.

I did like the dynamic between Pai and Sky. But Sky's trauma is basically portrayed as a way to progress their relationship, and after he tells Pai about it, the whole situation is glossed over and not revisited.

But, it was a decently light watch and I can definitely appreciate that, and the chemistry between all leads was great. I loved the affection they gave to each other and there are a lot of fluffy scenes. I especially have a soft spot for Sky and P'Pai. Some if the scenes were funny and I liked the friendship between Sky and Rain. I rewatch LITA when I have nothing else to watch, and it's a great way to turn off my brain for a while.

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You watch for the first couple, you end for everyone

I will write a pretty short review and it will be biased.
This was my first ever BL - I know shocking.

I came to write a review 4 months after I watched it so I can have a more broad understanding of the bl industry and storyline.
I have to say I would recommend this to almost everyone, you have aspects of action, romance, comedy..

The NC scenes are known to be the best.. And rightfully so.
They were executed in in such a beautiful and powerful way.

If you want a fluffy bl - watch this but be aware that it is not as fluffy as it seams. It will break your hart and build it again piece by piece. P' prapai and Sky will show you how relationships can be healthy and loving, how everyone deserves attention and care.
P' payu and Rain's relationship will shoe you true understanding and maturing.

It is not a"cringe bl" even tho some scenes might be hard to watch. It is a true work of art.

I say "watch it" . You will most likely enjoy it. If not you will at least learn more about yourself trough this show

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AMAZING chemistry

I really liked the acting and I LOVED the chemistry each actor had with one another. The plot was definitely all over the place at times, but I think that is just because I don't speak Thai. I also like couldnt find the episode where rain got kidnapped so lets just pretend like i watched that part. i liked this show because nothing went wrong between the couples. So i gave it a 10/10 because it was cute and everything was fluffy. Sorry that this review is very vague but i just loved it


also this was my first BL that ive watched fully and i have no regrets


English is my first language i just suck at writing so sorry for the grammar errors

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MAME delivers a fantastic first half and a troubling second half revolving yet again around assault

It wouldn't be a MAME series without sexual harassment or assault, and isn't that an absolutely terrible line to write. It's at the point now where you have to consider that she is using her writing to gain catharsis for herself or someone she knows, having incredibly intimate knowledge and insisting on having it feature prominently in her work - to the detriment and discomfort of those watching her art when it is inevitably handled poorly.

Love In The Air, at a glance, is an interesting concept - two main couples splitting the series in half to dedicate equal airtime and development for their stories, each half based on books by MAME, a prolific Thai writer and CEO of Me Mind Y, a production company famous for adaptions of her works TharnType and Don't Say No. The first 7 episodes cover Love Storm, revolving around first year architecture student Rain, a 19-year-old who is incredibly headstrong, naïve and determined. His car breaks down on the road one stormy evening and he chances an encounter with 20-something Phayu (Thai for 'Storm'), a famous graduate architect from the same university, co-owner of a mechanic workshop with his twin brother Saifah, and personal mechanic to gangster P'Pakin. The last 6 episodes cover Love Sky, which follows Sky, Rain's best friend and fellow architecture student, and Prapai (Thai for 'Wind'), best friend to Phayu, business executive, and skilled motorbike racer. The show explores the development of their relationships and the tribulations each couple go through. Their stories interweave at times, but mostly each half focus on the couple, with little interference from the supporting cast.

PRO's:
- Rain and Phayu's story is a sweet and relatively non-turbulent view into two young men establishing a romantic relationship. As a result, it has been viewed as boring by some fans, because of the lack of drama or 'interesting' elements to their story. Getting into the relationship sees MAME's touch come out, with a slightly consent-dubious scene in the first episode, but Rain and Phayu come together quickly and the rest of the season is spent developing their romance. Their communication and care for each other once established is absolutely breathtaking, setting the standard (in this very narrow lens) for what a good couple looks like
- The NC scenes are absolutely the best I've seen in any series, BL or otherwise. MAME is without a doubt the best at casting some of the best couples, and teasing out the kind of emotional and sexual connection some people can only dream of. Boss and Noeul's scenes will become part of BL history, and Fort and Peat do an excellent job as well, going all in and convincing the viewers that they are physically and emotionally invested in their roles
- The length of each arc suited their stories, and it didn't feel like it dragged or had unnecessary filler at any point
- The soundtrack is excellent, with several songs becoming part of my regular playlist rotation, and the cast can all sing and have 3 songs featured in the story that they all are involved in
- The directing and cinematography was outstanding, with beautiful scenes, fantastic location shots, and working the rain and storms perfectly into the story development; the interweaving of weather reports a great touch as well
- There's nary a guitar to be seen; however there is a kitchen serenade if that's a hard no for you, but Boss Chaikamon can sing very well, and Noeul plays a lovestruck Rain listening to his boyfriend with the right balance of entrancement and 'blushing'
- Peat's acting as Sky. He is given an incredibly tough story to pull off, especially as a rookie actor, and he portrays a broken young man incredibly well, who has worked hard to compartmentalise his trauma and push forward with his life. Fort's acting as Prapai is also good, for the youngest of the cast, and although it shows in some parts, his age serves him the ability to throw himself into his role, with a cheeky smile and charisma that oozes from every pore
- Me Mind Y provides a great amount of behind the scenes footage, releasing after each episode on their Youtube, and they also had the cast sit down for Reaction videos of each episode, several uploaded on iQiyi uncut showing longer reactions to the NC scenes
- Product placement is minimal and to be honest, I can't even recall any of it, so if there is any, it was done very low key and unnoticeable
- MAME is excellent at certain themes, such as bisexuality (non-existent in most other BL's, either being gay or the 'just gay for you' trope), protection (condoms), and supportive family units

CON's:
- Consent is a major issue that hits both couples, much more heavily on the Love Sky arc than the Love Storm, but is present none the less. The first episode sees Phayu misreading Rain's intentions and somewhat forcing himself on Rain, which continues into the second episode, but he does back off at several firm 'no's, so there's that at least. There's also an element of situational manipulation revealed at the end, but Rain seems somewhat alright about it when it's admitted to him. However, the consent issues are so much worse in Love Sky. Sky has undergone intense trauma from an ex-boyfriend, and is very reluctant to open himself up to Prapai, fearing another abusive partner. As a result, his boundaries are consistently blasted through by Prapai, who is a "good guy" and "not the same"-- in some instances I can get behind that, but other ones just had me shaking my head and disengaging from this pair more and more. I don't want to get into specifics, again for the root cause of ruining their half of the story, but be aware if you go into this arc that you will see some situations that will make you uncomfortable, but are painted in a rosy lens by MAME and her directing team, explained away as Sky needing to experience a healthy and loving relationship, of which Prapai can and will provide
- Sky's trauma and story is handled relatively poorly, mostly around Prapai's interactions with him. It's obvious that Sky is not ready for love, and if she was insistent on pushing the narrative, having him as a friend first that blossomed into love under Sky's direction could have seen this go much more positively
- It was nice having each half of the season dedicated to each couple, but I think I would've liked their stories being told together, like it is in a lot of other series. I struggled a lot once Rain and Phayu's story was over, especially since I was seeing situations I didn't like with Sky and Prapai, to stay engaged. I found myself skipping scenes and speeding past parts. Perhaps if the sweetness of Rain and Phayu was being told together with the darkness of Sky and Prapai, it maybe might have been easier to digest
- There is a lot of 'wifey' language with Rain and Phayu once they're established, so if that bothers you, be aware - but this is typical of Thai BL and doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon

Overall, I found myself absolutely exhausted by episode 11 with Sky and Prapai, and my experience watching the Love Sky arc was markedly different than the Love Storm one. Rewatchability and the story's rating is based primarily off Love Storm, and BossNoeul's electric chemistry and undeniable connection carried the show as a whole, with the couple comfortable with each other in appearances, interviews and engagements. I found Peat excellent as Sky, but his storyline was too sad and too filled with MAME's heavy hand and consent issues for me to properly enjoy. I also struggled with Peat and Fort's off-screen connection, seemingly improving the further into their half of the season it progressed, but definitely adding to my inability to truly 'get behind' this couple and their story.

I would recommend to definitely watch Love Storm; if viewers felt they could handle the subject matter of Love Sky, to proceed with knowledge of what was coming.

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Incroyable et catastrophique à la fois

Cette série se coupe en 2 au milieu de l'épisode 7. La première partie qui montre le premier couple et la seconde où l'on quitte complètement le premier couple pour passer au suivant. Pour faire ça, ils auraient pu faire 2 saisons et prendre le temps de développer chacun d'eux.

Si j'avais noté la première partie uniquement, elle aurait obtenu un 10/10 tellement je la trouve incroyable, et si je dois montrer cette série à quelqu'un, je couperai la seconde partie tellement cette merde est immonde.

Partie 1:
On est là dans une série plus mature et qui s'assume. Le pairing des 2 acteurs fonctionne de fou, scène torride, baiser fougueux avec la langue, passion, et beaucoup d'érotisme.
Le gentil garçon insouciant encore un peu immature, et le Sénior bad boys qui a décidé d'en faire sa proie par tout les moyens.
Prêt à tout, au point que ça peut choqué à première vue, mais on comprend assez vite que tout est calculé, donc ne vous arrêtez pas à la première impression.
Chaque épisode sert vraiment à faire avancer leur histoire. C'est fluide et agréable à regarder, pas de longueur ou de rajout inutile.

Partie 2:
Là, je pense qu'on a laissé faire le stagiaire (toujours la faute du stagiaire).
Stéréotype, cliché standard des BL, pas de profondeur, incohérence, etc...
Dès l'épisode 8, j'avais écris un avis théorique sur ce qui allait arrivé et BINGO, en fait j'aurais pu écrire les 6 derniers épisodes.
On ne vous parle plus des 2 premiers personnage, et les 2 autres je les ai trouvé inintéressant, tant dans leur histoire que dans leur association. Alors si le caractère de Phayu dans la première partie vous semblait limite, là on est dans le harcèlement pure.
Vraiment j'ai rien à en retirer, j'ai fais avance rapide sur les 3 derniers épisodes tellement ça me semblait long et pénible.

Au global ça m'énerve de mettre une salle note alors que la partie 1 rentre dans mon Top 3, mais ça me saoule de mettre plsu que 1 à cette horrible partie 2.

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not everyone's cup of tea but definitely mine!

I have to agree with some people, it does feel like a wattpad story.?

first off I want to talk about what I love and like about LITA.
This bl portrayed the most realistic relationship between two people. what i mean by "realistic" is both sky and rains relationship started with a hook up. I also love that they're show a realistic amount of affection. what i mean by affection is the causal kisses, hugs, and ass grabbing. I could go on and on about the special episode. I loved how the roles were reversed and Rain exposed his kink. I have to mention this even if someone else wrote about in their review. the relationship and chemistry between Boss and Neoul is AMAZING!!!!

In an interview, Boss(payu) that he had asked Neoul (Rain) how far can they go in the intimate scenes, Neoul said “as deep as possible”. They wanted to portay LOVE THROUGH SEX , and that’s exactly what they did.

Now I only have maybe two complaints. I really wish they didn't tell sky and pai's story in the second half of the series. I wish they gave them their own series. it almost felt rushed too.

my second complaint is (tw:SA DV) I wish they gave a warning to sky's past with gun. also I think there was a better way to mention sky's past with gun..

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