You Are My Favorite (2023)

Truly became a favorite!

Everything about this series is perfection!! I'm kind of mad I put off watching it for so long. The reason being the trailer that to me screamed "cringe" cause of the overuse of the crystal ball but boy was I wrong. The time travel aspect was present but it was placed very skillfully and only in early episodes. Now onto the drama itself.
I'm honestly surprised at how much I was able to feel for and relate to Kawi. From the get go I realized this is more about just regretting not hitting on an old crush. this series takes us through a journey of redemption and salvation. Kawi is the typical shy and timid that barely got just live and when he got a second chance to do things over, reality came crashing. The more he tries to correct his past mistakes the more he realizes that not just his circumstances but most importantly he and his way thinking was the real problem. He was truly on a journey of self discovery in every single aspect.
I loved how Piseang never judged Kawi for what he showed of him and just tried to make him see things differently and more positively. I think that was the catalysis to Kawi opening up and being himself without restraint. Piseang's character truly was one of my fav of the show. He was confident without being arrogant and was overall strong positive easygoing and stayed true to himself all throughout. He made his feelings come across when he realized them while still respecting the boundaries Kawi set and remained by his side as his friend. That's my man right there! Well I wish...
One thing I'd say is Kawi was a tad bit annoying at times when he didn't act like his real age but I put that in the "trying too hard to change things" section. Also Piseang at times was being a total pushover but I put that in the "being a fool for love" section.
The other characters ware also a real treat. And there was no real villain despite Knot acting like his trashy ass self. Only downside was not seeing more of Max story. Except that, every single character was complex and relatable in their own way, even the parents.
I applaud the writers and the ones who chose this cast cause all the members were absolutely AMAZING and the chemistry on point not to mention the story is hella original. Finally a series of year 2023 worthy of my time. And it will undoubtedly go on top of my list as one of my favorites.

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If I had the choice I'd do it all over again

My absolute favourite surprise hit of 2023.
This show could easily have used the time travel trope to tell another cliched love story, but what it did instead was combine genuinely charming and lovable characters with a compelling, character-driven plot which focuses not just on romance, but on more complex themes such as regret, loss and grief, the intricacies of friendship, the differences between the concept of an "ideal future" and one's actual, personal ideal future, and even alcoholism.
All of these topics are handled with sagacity and care and are woven seamlessly into the story.

The characters themselves are all flawed, yet sincerely likeable people who are allowed to evolve and grow not just within their romantic relationships, but outside of them as well. A perfect example of this is Pear who, rather than being sidelined as Kawi's perceived love interest and a simple obstacle on the path to "true love" between him and Pisaeng, is given a good amount of screen time which establishes her as an independent, multi-faceted character with her own motivations and idiosyncrasies.
Complex female characters who are central to the plot are still an incredible rarity in this genre, which makes Pear's addition to the show even more of a pleasant surprise.

Another thing the show does oh so wonderfully right is its approach to depicting queer characters. Not only does Pisaeng explore and question his sexuality outside of his attraction to Kawi, he also forms a bond which Max, who is not only a stellar supporting character, but also serves to offer a glimpse into the realities of being a young, openly queer person. The struggle of constantly having to fight for acceptance and equality, the internal battle for self-love, the fierce joy of being yourself, openly and unafraid.

All in all this is a truly wonderful show with a lot of heart, good music, and many interesting things to say. I'd recommend it to anyone who has ever struggled to find themselves, anyone who has ever wondered about the different roads their life could have gone down, or anyone who has ever had to fight to walk their own path.
I'd also recommend it to anyone who is simply looking for a good queer romcom.
Oh, just go watch it already, you won't regret it, I promise.

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The beauty of life

It started as a series with a premise I've already seen before: the main character finding out that they are able to go back in time and deciding that they'll change their life for the better. What I didn't expect was for this show to quickly become so charming and beautiful as it went on, with a finale that confirmed it as one of the best Thai series I've watched in my life.

The development of the story starts as quite simple and easy to follow, but it steadily grows and becomes more complex as the episodes go by. I was convinced that this series had the potential to be fun and cute, something that wouldn't captivate me all that much but still enjoyable. I was so wrong! Kawi's efforts to change his future for the better start because of his feelings for Pear, but his actions and words slowly influence more and more people in his life, all with their own struggles that need to be overcome. Just like that, the plot becomes less superficial and seeing its transformation is just marvelous. It might start as a simple series, but it involves many important themes that were explored with the right attention and care, so this might not be the right show if you're looking for something light-hearted!
Similarly to the plot, the characters develop and grow as well, showing more complexities and more nuances to their personalities and their individual lives, as well as the connections they have with each other and with the environment they live in. Kawi and Pisaeng are definitely the two characters that are shown the most in this sense, but also Pear, Mark, and even Not are portrayed as actual people rather than props for the plot and the protagonists. I don't believe there was a single role that could be considered simple and one-dimensional here; all the actors had a lot to work on and they did an amazing job.
I had already seen both Krist and Gawin in other series in the past and I was well aware of their acting skills, but I wasn't expecting them to complement each other so well as a fictional couple. They are a great fit for their respective roles and make a very tender couple with a great dynamic.

If you like series that put a lot of care and attention to the details and the character introspection, this might be for you. It's not really a slice-of-life, but its small universe gave me the same feeling as one, and the message it conveys is one that isn't found often in media. I absolutely recommend giving it a chance!

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Yes, it's my favorite.

I have so many things to say, I didn't think that this series, that I just started watching for funsies and because I was bored would be so beautiful and important to me. About the storyline: It's fucking perfect. Everything it's so well done, and it's one of the best screenplays that I ever watched, every single thing that was mentioned was developed, and nothing was mid.

The characters are so interesting, and I like how the second roles are not forgotten, they are developed too! It's amazing.

About Gawin and Krist: They are so fucking good. Really GREAT actors. And Kawi and Pisaeng were two incredible characters, I loved both of them.

Also, the OSTs and the photography were BEAUTIFUL. Really, this is a masterpiece. Thanks JittiRain for another incredible work.

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Be My Favorite? Yes it definitely is!

When I heard about this series I wasn’t going to watch because I wasn’t a Krist fan at all at first. But, that’s another story for another time. All I’ll say on that is that I’ve changed my mind on Krist and he’s now one of my favorite actors. Now on to the meat of this review: when I watched the trailer I was intrigued and decided to give this bl a chance. I’m so glad that I did because it ended being my second favorite bl of all time. There was just something about this story that resonated deeply with me. How many of us want to be Kawi? To be able to go back in time and change past mistakes in our lives? I’ll say most of us do. But like Kawi we have to learn the same lesson: “live a life that we are proud of so we don’t want to go back and change it.”
I appreciated the life lessons this series taught me as I watched. I cried, loved and cheered along side Kawi and Piseang.
Kawi may not be an easy protagonist to like because he’s so human and makes a lot of mistakes in the first episodes but I understood him. I’ve been there so I got it. I loved having a protagonist I could relate to so well. As for Pisaeng it was so easy to love him because he was one of the greenest flags ever. The way he loved Kawi is the way we all want and deserve to be loved. Pear was a queen, I loved that she was her own character not just there to be a problem between PisaengKawi. And Max was the friend we all want.
As for Pisaeng and Kawi’s love story, i loved it. It was told so well. I love how the writers took the time with it and how they completely showed us Kawi falling in love. I have to say GawinKrist’s chemistry was pure magic! So much so that they became my favorite pairing ever. Their chemistry bordered on soulmates, plus they just had this naturality to it. Krist &Gawin just balanced each other out so well. I love them that as all.
As for rewatching value? This is definitely on my rewatch list and I will do it over and over again. BMF is worth a thousand rewatches. Highly recommended to anyone who hasn’t watched yet.

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Omg

OMG I finally got round to watching this as I waited till it was finished as I hate having to wait between episodes, Omg Krist was super Cute in this I was unsure what His acting would be like after I saw Sotus (by the way, which I also enjoyed) But He was brilliant just his cute innocent looks and his kissing has got much better from his Sotus days I’m really hoping to see Him in some more BLs, Fluke (Gawin) I’ve seen in a couple of them now and I enjoyed him in this He was very patient with Kwai and they were both super adorable together I enjoyed most of the cast apart from Not his was a d@@k But would definitely rewatch and recommend this little gem

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The Best BL of 2023 So Far

Ok, I may be exaggerating but I truly do not think so. I was a little nervous with the first episode; the whole “I gotta win the girl” trope isn’t one of my favorites in BL’s but I wanted to give it a chance. By episode two I was really glad I did. Where this story really shines is in watching how Kawi developed as a character. you aren’t supposed to fully like him right away. he has a lot of growing and learning he needs to do and it is beautiful to watch the process. I was also very nervous about the sick dad plot, as someone who lost my dad fairly recently there is a lot of ways it can be done wrong. I felt the way they handled it even with the time travel was so respectful and heartwarming. Also, I can’t write this review without commenting on the main couple’s chemistry. it’s more subtle than other couples but in a beautiful homey feeling sort of way. watching them feels like I’m watching a couple regale me with their experiences through their lives and I just get to sit and listen. I absolutely adore this show and would (and have) recommend it to anyone.

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Wonderful!

The story was well written and produced, the acting throughout top notch and the casting perfect! The Ost is good, it doesn't disturb the flow or was overly intrusive, but when I hear a song from it, it reminds ne of the show and that makes a really good Ost!

The characters were flawed, but in a very realsitic way and I had fun watching them doing their things. Sometimes it was dumb, sometimes it was frustrating, sometimes it was cute and sweet. Like real humans in their twenties. They weren't perfect, but they learned, especially Kawi! He hated the world, but learned to love it and a value lesson of life.

The Chemistry between the ML was chef's kiss and their kisses made me blush and heat like a teeny, like I was spying on something I shouldn't know about, yet. The way Kawi was so shy in the beginning was a litlle frustrating, but later on you could see, and feel, how comfortable he became to the touch of Pe (can't remember how to write his full name ... ). Their relationship was portrayed so well and natural, their flirting gave me butterflys, even later on and the deep love for eachvother made me tear up!
Spoiler!!!

When Pe went back and they discussed their future, it was heartbreaking to see Pe looking at Kawi with so much love and fear of losing him that he was willing to give him up right there.... and how strong Kawi got thanks to him and their relationship that he said he wouldn't change a thing anymore, because he was the happiest just with Pe at his side.... perfection! I was so happy when he returned and Kawi opened his eyes with that knowing smile ...

Give this show a chance! It is the one of the best shows I ever watched and I watched a lot! Everything just works so well, the characters are all loveable in their own way and Pe is right... Kawi is the cutest! I really love Krist's way of acting and I'm glad that you can see how much he improved since Sotus. Gawin is excellent, I think I like him here the most!

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Very Special Time Travel BL

**Brief Synopsis**
B (Student): Kawi
T (Student): Pisaeng

Beginning: B and T are students of the same school. B had a crush on this girl but because he was too cowardly to confess, the girl ended up marrying T. 10 years, B is extremely unhappy with his life, until he gets a magical snow globe that can send him back in time. B decides to use the globe to get the girl he wants. After trying a few things including preventing T from being her secret buddy, B returns to the present to see if anything worked. To his shock, the only thing that changed is that T suddenly confesses to him at he and that girl's wedding. Knowing that T has a crush on him, B goes back in time once again and try to get T to tell the girl the truth and accept his own feelings. Even though at that point he still couldn't accept T's feelings, he was still open to being friends.

Middle: B has yet to give up on making things perfect or ending up with the girl. After changing a few other things B returns to the present and finds himself famous. The girl is marrying some someone else and he lost T. He realizes after that day he actually cared about T more then anything else. He goes back to the past, this time he tells T the truth about his time travel and says he wants to be with him. T agrees and they start dating.

End: After getting T's mother's blessing, they moved in and started acting like a real couple. But before they could have their happy ending, B falls ill and nearly dies. T suddenly remembera what B had said about time travel and uses the glov to go back in time, hoping to prevent B getting sick. However he has no plan. B realizes that something is wrong with him and T admits his worries. T even proposes to break up with B if it can help him but B refuses and tells T to simply enjoy the present and what will pass will pass. T goes back to the present and is told B recovers. The series ends with them happy together, discussing future wedding plans.

**My Opinion**

WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT
- I really like the concept of the show. It's time travel with a twist. The plot might appear predictable at first but there are numerous lessons to be learned about being in the now and not let needless thoughts about the future make your current life a mess.
- I like B and T's interactions. This is not really a fluff show but it is real and their interactions are adorable and full of love. While there are not many intimate scenes, the actors do a great job in conveying the characters mental state to the audience.
- The acting really is good, not only from the ensemble cast but from the main characters. Sure there were moments where acting isnt as good, but key moments, everything was on point. The main characters really do have chemistry together.
- I like how this show tackles the issue of discovering ones sexual orientation. The revelation part is very realistic and I love how supportive Ts mother is.
- I love how the angst doesn't come from misunderstandings. The main angst comes from not knowing who you are and what you want and the pain you cause others while you struggle to find out.
- The writing is very good. This is a complicated topic because B goes back in time numerous times, which can easily make the narration confusing. However the author sis a great job at explaining all of this and don't make you wander just what is going on.
- The pacing is really great. You are always on the edge of yourself wondering just what will happen next.
- I love seeing how much insight we got in to both B and T's personality and insecurities. Not only that, their characters have also developed quite a lot through out the series. B has grown up emotionally and learnt how to accept that nothing will be perfect but you can try your best. I love how these two are always there to support each other.

WHAT I DIDNT LIKE ABOUT IT
- There are a lot of talking, which can get a little boring. But I did like the characters talking things out instead of emoing on their own. However the communication isn't perfect but it is a start.
- I love and hate the time skip. Love because it shows an accurate depiction of what happens to couples after they spend years together. After the honey moon is over, the love is still there but it's more subdued. B and L aren't constantly in each other spaces. They have work and other things to worry about now. They are still together more as friends and life partners. Hate because it's not very fluffy, it pulls you away from the BL world where everything is sweet, to the real world.
- I feel bad for the girl because the two boys she ended up liking ended up dating each other. Her role is simply that of a tool to help these two realize their feelings. At least she is given a small arc instead of throwing her away once she was no longer needed.
- There is a lack of buildup explaining why T likes B. Everytime B asks, T says it's because B's cute so it's naturally to assume that T first liked B for his looks and then this feeling turns in to something more after they start spending time together. It also explains why at the beginning T doesn't seem to upset that B is still chasing that girl.

**Conclusion**
An interesting time travel story.

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Dumb and Dumber with time travel

I love that they used a novel as the source material for this show because books spend more time on the emotional arcs of the main characters. This one is worth watching for the last few episodes...but...but

But, here some things got lost in the translation from three three-dimensional characters in a novel to what we see finally from one of the main characters...

let's call it a basic-b syndrome or a cardboard cut-out of a closed heart and true hating of anything related to happiness. I'm being kind here...

It could be the casting. I read one of the leads was recast at the last moment. Or they used a shredder to the original concept and improvised the worst parts of a selfish human being and did that for a few episodes. I'm complaining because I like the concept, and the actors are good...

You can punch holes in the rules of time travel and probably when things finally get to a hint of romance. I have questions about how one of the characters magically becomes less dumb.

Why was I yelling at the screen at the actions of one of the leads (no spoilers)...but you will know what I mean when you see it.

That's the big question: will you stick with it and get to the good parts? YES, I believe in time travel and I've seen your future. You will have to see how it ends. And that's why I grudgingly give an overall 9 out of 10 because I have NO choice.

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