Bed Friend (2023)

Sequel that got turned into the prequel for some reason

If I thought TharnType was triggering then this is down right traumatic, this also somehow managed to make Unforgotten Night's bed scenes seem a lot more interesting than they actually are y'all and I'm not even exaggerating. And to clear any confusion about my headline, I'm sure many of the older viewers know this but for those of you who are unaware, this series was actually the sequel to Middleman's Love but was made into the prequel and was aired before for some reason. I should mention that I'm not really gonna review this and neither am I gonna continue it, I just want to write this little warning/rant for any future viewers.
This series is very trauma heavy, has enough abuse and SA to fill 5 shows, and is very much blind to the existence of trigger warnings. I've been through the entirety that is the first 4 episodes and noped out (I've actually seen a bit of episodes 5-6 but I literally fast forwarded/skipped so much I couldn't say I remember anything significant about them other then that monstrosity of a sex scene in episode 6, got a good laugh out of it tho).
This series is very triggering, and as someone who has been subjected to pedophilia, mental abuse and SA, I was not prepared for the very graphically depicted SA and abuse this series has portrayed, I have watched my share of dark and graphic dramas/movies in the past, however, I was always well aware of what they were displaying and dealing with, this one I wasn't prepared for the amount of triggering content that had been dumped down on me so early on and I admit I was in the wrong here for not doing enough research on the original plot, the company is also partially at fault for not including a trigger warning and this is honestly an issue I've seen arise multiple times with these shows, with that being said, if you've read my warnings and still decided to watch it, I hope you enjoy your watch and if you ever feel like it's become too much to handle, either skip these scenes if you're determined to finish it or drop it immediately, don't compromise your mental health for a piece of supposed entertainment that you could easily live without watching.
I'm gonna take this time to also remind everyone that mental well-being is very important so if you're not feeling mentally well please consider going to therapy or seeking professional help, having someone to talk to is also important so for your sake and for your loved one's sake, please take care of yourselves, you're much more important than you think and I hope you know that there's always someone who cares.
Enjoy your watch and have a good day/evening everyone.

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When Sassy meets Sexy

Friends with benefits concept nicely executed

There are quite some BL series out there that has this FWB concept but never in any of them did I feel like they were actually FWB. In Bed friends they had an agreement , met for some fun and once purpose served back to normal like nothing ever happened between them, wohooo now that’s called being FWB
One question kept bothering me , like when and why did the leads catch feelings for each other? Theirs love story was a bit lacking . I appreciate that this series touched few taboo subjects ( All of it in Uea’s life- too much of Uea oriented series ) but also felt like everything nonsensically fell in place once He caught King’s attention. Storyline was a bit lacking for me at least.

If you are here for some hot and spicy romance with loads of sexy flirting - Bed friend it is !!!!!
Also the songs in this series are all catchy (My Playlist status - updated)

Meanwhile I would like to take some coaching from Uea about how he is managing to attract men around him unintentionally when poor me can’t do it with intentional efforts

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aarghh the chemistry and the heat

i love this story, it is VERY realistic especially in the LGBTQ+ community, things usually start like that and if you know you know.
office romance has always been one of my favourite BL tropes and I love KingUea's chemistry and all the sountracks are addictive!!!

i will never forget how the NC scenes and the kisses went from hot to cute to lovely to hot again. OOF my heart!
i can't talk about all characters but i totally appreciate Net and James efforts! and Net is a really good actor, whatever he does, i'm convinced. whatever he says, i agree. those eyes omg

i also appreciate that this BL gave us real life stuations of society/workplace problems + SA + toxic parents and relationships and showed us how it's possible to be strong even after those events by being with the right people and learning how to set boundaries. truly inspiring imo.

this has been my most anticipated 2023 BL since Domundi's 2023 Lineup event, and i'm so glad it happened in Q1-Q2 of this year. Keep it up Domundi artists ♡ You're doing great!

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idk why so many people dont like this series

This series reminds me of the wattpad stories, which I love to read. I dont know why so many people don`t like "Bed friend".
Of course, there are some things that i don`t like too, but at all I think that the series deserve high rating.
So, lets start from the beginning. When I saw King, I absolutely adore him. I knew that he is the perfect man for Uea, even though that his character scream "I`m player and will break your heart". Uea, on the other hand, went trough so much traumatic experiences. First, his boyfriend betray him and have the guts to follow him around. Thanks to King, he disappear from the picture and didn`t bother his ex. Second - Uea`s uncle is disgusting man, who take advantage from a innocent boy. Third - his mother (i dont think that this woman is even a mother) torture him through the years and even want his money. She didnt believe that Uea went through so much, didnt support him and is disgusted because he like men. And lastly - Uea was bothered by the new boss in the company - Krit. Thanks to King and the other colleagues, Krit disappeared too.
King was by his side from the beginning. It was obvious that Uea has feelings for him, but played hard to get. Also, they agreed that their relationship will be "friends with benefits". For me, there was chemistry between them. The series shows more of their sexual experiences, maybe this is the reason why so many people don`t like the series. Can`t wait for the second part - i want to see Yim and Tutor as a couple.

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Potential of being something more

Let me start by saying that this sets of actors are very cute.
At last, someone is being treated for the trauma they went through and not by the power of Love. And I also like the fact that the sexual assault was taken seriously.
The chemistry between the two main casts is fire and the sex scenes is something that I can't get out of my head.
Well, as for rewatching, I will probably just skip to some parts that I like the most.
But one thing still bugs me, how does Uea still allow his mum treat him that way, infact he doesn't need to send money to her directly for his sister tuition, he can just pay to the school directly.
I will come back to complete this review after the season finale.

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Good, but it could be much better

I had expectations, big expectations - mainly because of Jade, I love the actor - and I think because of that I ended up being a bit disappointed. I still think it's a good show, fun, sexy and interesting, but it could have wrapped up less. I recommend it for those who like the genre.

The main couple matches a lot, the sex scenes are worth it precisely because of the actors' chemistry. It has a dramatic appeal due to Uea's trauma, but I missed a deepening of the script, exploration of supporting characters (like Jade and Mai, and Gun too), as well as some other things that could make us more attached to the series. Because honestly, from chapter 7 or 8 onwards it started to bore me a bit. The dynamics of Colored Friends have already been explored several times, in various scenarios and in various means of entertainment, so for the plot to be based on this it takes a little more creativity and commitment to get out of the sameness. Which is exactly what happens in this BL. It's not bad, it's just more of the same. The series could end two episodes earlier if it were to stick with this same content.

I continued for Jade and also because, as I said, I liked the chemistry that the actors have together and wanted to know the outcome of the story.
NOTE: I also have to confess that I was waiting for Mai to appear hahaha since there will be a spin-off series soon and because I am simply in love with him and Jade. Passion derived from when they played Syn and Nuer in Cutie Pie (help me, I'm deluded hahaha). The actors together are divine perfection. Besides Koraphat Lamnoi being very sexy, his look moves me.

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Thank you for reading this far, XOXO <3

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Watch first 4 episodes and then drop it.

This BL started so freaking well it was hard to believe. They showed topics like childhood trauma, rape, family abuse, hookup culture, STD prevention, etc., but completely lost the steam halfway through the plot. Like there was so much they could have done with this intricate storyline, instead they just decided to completely abandon Uea's healing journey/recovery, his toxic traits stemming from his past traumas and his awful behaviour towards King, and randomly added a new rapist in a form of Mr. Krit, and made up a completely irrelevant and unrelated drama troughout the episodes 6 and 7. Like come on, this is not how a good BL drama is made.

My overal rating is very inaccurate, since the first 4 episodes were truly immaculate, deserving high 10/10 totally inflating my overall rating, but at the same time episode 5 recorded the first dragging of the story, earning like 7/10 from me and the episodes 6 and 7 should be thankful if I give them a measly 2/10. That's how bad they screwed up...

I'm writing all this with a heavy mind, because I really wanted the BL to stand out and be good. Unfortunately that's not the case.

Anyway, I want to point out at least one thing: THE SPICY SCENES WERE F*CKING FLAWLESS!!!

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truly a masterpiece series

I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT OKAY JUST GO FOR IT IT'S REALLY WORTH WATCHING !!! TRUST ME
netjames served chemistry on golden platter and added it with cherries of nc yet clearly dipicted the affect of trauma within every episode people have no taste if they don't like it cus come on even the storyline is enough for conveincing anyone to see it . the trauma effects shown clearly unlike many bls . it clearly stood up among lot of bls this year . it atleast has a great story with no plotholes unlike well sm 2023 bls . the acting skills are great . they really worked 2 years for this so i wish you all will give it a watch . also the cinematography is eye candy last but not least THEY ARE GORGEOUS

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Mixed Feelings

Five episodes in and I am having mixed feelings. The actors are doing a great job so and I hope the ending meets my expectations.

I have watched one too many series in which parents get away with being abusive and nothing is done in regards to the victim's mental health. It's quite frustrating to see certain forms of abusive, manipulative or controlling behavior being normalised. I do know and understand that every country has its culture and family principles however watching one or both parents (or a partner) get away with certain unacceptable actions is worrying. In one such series the son was bea**n up till the father was finally willing to accept his relationship with a man. It's okay to touch on such mannerisms or issues because they make the story more realistic but they should not be condoned.
I'm curious as to how the obvious issues in this series will be addressed. A good writer needs to put all of this into consideration; unless it is something they think has been normalised for some strange or unknown reason.

So far, the acting has been impressive and I'm enjoying the added humour in some scenes. Costumes and makeup are on point and the visuals of the lead actors is no joke. Hopefully this series will be well worth the watch when the final episode is aired.

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There's a lot missing

So I was actually quite excited for this series but with each episode it becomes more uncomfortable to watch. First, I kind of liked the idea of 'Bed Friends' but there's seriously no storyline whatsoever.
They basically just casted good looking actors and filmed a lot of 18+ scenes.
But there's actually not much tension between them. I don't really understand what's going on to be honest.
It seems like they just mixed a bunch of 'sex' scenes and some 'flirty' scenes together without thinking about a plot or a good storyline. Atleast I don't get the storyline behind that and some scenes don't really make sense or are necessary.

And in my opinion they portrayed the trauma /past Uea went trough also really weird

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More!

Both the male leads are hot and their chemistry is simmering explosiveness.
I can understand both leads perspectives. Uea was raised by a cruel homophobic mother. He's undeniably gay but not openly comfortable with expressing it. King is flirtatious and seemingly shallow. However, I'm getting strong undercurrents of unrequited love and definite sexual interest. He does thoughtful and responsible things for Uea. I really don't get the comments about "rape". Uea ask for his attentions. Morally King should have denied him due to how drunk Uea was but the sex was still consenual even if Uea was cognitively impaired. While King could have taken the "high" road and just held Uea instead of having sex, there is a degree of responsibility on Uea's part to not drink to the point he is passing out.

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