Step by Step (2023)

The title makes sense

Finish this last year and honestly, it doesn't give me much impact sadly.

I've been looking forward to this drama ever since it the Pilot video came out. It's just my preference but I've always like plot where it's working characters instead of students. Just as the story is called "Step by Step", it makes sense why this story is quite a slow burn. So, for those who dislike that, this story is not for you!

Sadly, I would say the story went kinda downhill after later episodes. Mostly because of Pat. There was one review I read which I agreed on that said "Pat need to stop thinking everything revolves around him". Honestly, their "Conflict" part kind of pisses me of, aka Pat being so difficult. I honestly don't understand what's the deal with him and his reasoning is a little ???

He really does think everything is about him, which makes me feel bad about Jeng. He was trying his best to show sincerity and how he feels but ugh, Pat just pisses me off tbh. It took me awhile to finish the story - almost wanting to drop it - but manage to end it. Jeng came through at the end, and honestly, I stayed because of him. Ending was so so

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everything is VERY natural

I was kind of afraid to start the series and have the same mistakes as usual (bad jokes, problems TOO big, or too small for the plot, or characters there just to fill the screen time) but everything is very good!

the boss employee relationship is very realistic, the way feelings are mixed between work relationship and personal relationship is cohesive, the way the secondary characters remind you of your own friends, the jokes are light-hearted but leave you with a smile on your face face whenever they appear (while you're watching you're either laughing or you're pissed. there's a middle ground), and how the protagonists' romantic feelings develop is very natural (especially outside the office).

the protagonist is funny, at the same time that he gets screwed he is always trying to put up with things in his time. sometimes he can't, that's what makes him more human, he takes himself to the limit and when he sees it, he breaks down, recomposes himself, and rebuilds himself. not the "social critique" or "oh he's so badass" type no. he does it just like us, he freaks out and when it all comes out he moves on.

the day to day is well worked, at the same time that he is finishing something another appears for him to solve, when he manages to solve it there is another dilemma appearing out of nowhere for him, and in the middle of all that he gets distracted and goes to take a picture from the sky because it looks beautiful.

jeng is cute, he makes mistakes in seeing his own flaws but when he sees it he tries to fix it, he is not that literal "bad boss" trope, but a person who charges himself a lot and this ends up escaping in his interactions with others, but not in an exaggerated way. and the fact that he doesn't know how to relax is a problem he has with himself and that's why he tries to solve it, because if it affects others he tries to change it. at the same time that he unknowingly becomes hesitant around the protagonist and tries to be someone better especially with him, because he wants him to like him. CUTE.

10/10 so far.

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Had to open an account with drama list just to drop my review
Step by step is one of the very few thai bl that I'm pretty much fully invested in, loved the realism of this series(an office setting that truly deals with office related issues and activities, like you would see that this is a working environment) beautiful storyline and character development, slow paced but not boring instead it makes you eager to know what would happen next, would give them 6.5 for the acting cuz I believe some characters can do better. Mr Jeng is deserving of his role, I do say perfect casting, not too extra, his acting are very realistic. And his junior brother is one hell of a fine man, so dame cute(he seem to have some facial similarities with bible from kinnporche), pretty much looking forward to see what happens to the second couple, you can feel their chemistry though I'm not a fan of cheating. Still don't know why Pat friends gives him terrible advice, it's really annoying, and they were scenes that I found cringy in this last ep(3).
I comfortably watched an hour+ runtime ep without skipping any scene, was pretty much looking forward to this series and I'm glad they didn't disappoint(I mean we all know how bad Thai bl can be most times, just sex and vibes) I really hope they don't mess it up at the long run


Y'all please should check out *house of Stars* and tell me what you think, I feel like the drama may have potentials from what I saw in EP1.

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Just finished the first episode. I have to say, the actual series is way better than the pilot trailer. The acting of Ben is way less cringe and more refreshing inbthe actual series. Man actually fits his character quite perfect. He has that professional strict boss who is not an asshole vibe to him. I didn't really have high hope for this series as I didn't enjoy cutiepie the series much. As zee's character seems like a perverte and nunew's acting was rather cringe. And let's be honest, the story of cutie pie the series was one of the worst. Officie romance is hard enough to find on the Thai BL industry. I have read many good bl stories with wider and various range of plot. Age gap doesn't always work. Unless the plot supports it well and the actors portrait it nicely. But the age gap between Pat and Jeng actually somewhat works better here. Can't wait to watch more...

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Good in every way

I will compliment, Mr. Man is handsome every frame every time he appears I just want to look at it for a long time without missing a single moment, my standard man, the film story director the script and most importantly for me Man's author, Ben has a beautiful talent, even though I love Man, I'm only comfortable with ManBen, Ben even though his character is weak or crying but it doesn't cause discomfort I cry very easily because there are too many emotions I like masculine male couples Ben is still masculine and attractive Ma The ending is what I like more about Man, hope Capricorn and Virgo get along

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Unprofessional management

The series , actors, story line is good actually. But what makes me angry is their MANAGEMENT like the actors are new yo gain popularity the series must be aired on time and without any other issues.

First thing the international time is 9.30 but the episodes are updated after 11 pm.

Second at the episode 4 the subtitles weren't available.
The were the next afternoon.

That means a person/viewers stays up till 11 to watch the ep and the sub r not available. And they don't even fix the problem quickly. Others like gmmtv, mandee etc fix the problem right away I have seen their mistakes too but they fix it quickly right away. And this company or channel DO THEY EVEN READ COMMENTS. So I will (may) continue to watch this series after it is completed air.

Wasting my time to stay up late night and they face these problems is out of my patience.

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A bit exaggerated

I admit that after watching episode 1 I was really eager to see episode 2. Episode 1 was really enough to make you key into the series but after watching episode 2 I just wanna drop it lol. the story just got boring and repetitive in episode 2, like we get the plot can you please move on.. they spent too long on scenes that didn't need to happen more than once and I really had to force myself to finish the second episode. I will not be dropping the series because honestly I think it has potential, and episode one was really good, barely had any negative comments about episode 1. I hope that the series picks up again by Episode 3.
I am really Glad I continued watching this.. so far on Episode 4 and I am enjoying it. The relationship development seems a bit slow but very reasonable and I can't wait for them to start dating haha

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