Deep Night (2024)

Don’t waste your time.

I have completed watching all 8 episodes of this series and I would just like to say, that this series did not meet my expectations. It’s just a series about male prostitutes who are called “hosts” and about their “dating” lives. It’s more proper to call them “sex lives” rather than “dating lives”. Out of the approximately 240 minutes of this series, I assure you that atleast 200 minutes have NC scenes. It makes you wonder about the writer… what kind of a writer makes an entire series out of ONLY GAP-FILLERS? (I.e., sex.)
The main characters do not have any substantial relationship with each other; atleast you don’t feel so, because they feel so forced and unnatural. Shogun keeps smiling the entire series, but I don’t know if it is because he is a new actor or what, but that smile doesn’t reach me. I don’t feel like his character actually loves wela… and their banter is so cheesy and forced, taht at some point you being to judge yourself for continuing to watch this series.

None of the other actors have any substantial story to contribute to either. Great and James only get together in the last episode, and we were offered only one scene where they were almost together, but not quite. Japan, Seiji and Ken become a throuple, which is horrifying to say the least. That love-triangle really was the last straw that killed my interest in this series.

They also did a sloppy job of dealing with the evil aunt, and the mommy-of-wela-had-a-problem-with-his-prostitute-y-job problem. In the span of one episode, she became okay with him being a prostitute. Why? Because he was THAT good at it. Unrealistic. That kind of dedication may be appreciated in other jobs “by parents” but not in hosting professions.

So essentially, until you wanna watch some NC scenes, and no story, don’t watch it.
The worst part is, it doesn’t even do the NC scene job properly…

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maybe if you're really bored?

I was so excited for this title because I love circus and acrobatics... but there is not nearly enough of that to keep me watching. With so little effort and budget put into the host club, it's really just the thinnest of gimmicks to differentiate a show without enough plot to stand on it's own. While the cast seems mostly competent and there's a decent (if slightly weird) sense of chemistry, this story doesn't really seem like it has any interest in exploring that. Instead, the plot just kind of moves around perfunctorily without any real sense of character or motives.

I'll admit, I'm not really interested in giving this show second or third chances. The show started out with blatant plagiarism of the kpop group OnlyOneOf in episode one--which the production team later admitted to and apologized for--and it's soured the experience for me. Combined with the way this appears to be one of the shows where Cheewin's got no strong sense of direction or vision? I'll pass. There's plenty of other shows to keep me busy. But maybe if you're just looking for background noise?

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A Fresh and Captivating BL Drama Worth Watching

"Deep Night: The Series" Episode 2, starring First Piyangkull as Wela and Shogunnn as Khemthis, is a refreshing entry in the BL genre, exploring unique themes with depth and sophistication. The characters break free from clichés, offering complexity and relatability, especially Wela, who captivates with his multifaceted charm. The acting from both leads is commendable, adding authenticity to the narrative. This series stands out for its innovative storytelling and engaging character dynamics, making it a must-watch for fans looking for something beyond the usual BL fare. Highly recommended for its fresh approach and quality execution. Give it the love it deserves!

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2 episodes in, and no one can keep 'it' in

Some of this is copied from my comment on the series comment section, but that was a whole ep2 review, so if anyone is interested in this series but is hesitant, go check that and all the other comments out, bcoz we all absolutely love this so far, and rightly so!

Literally all the couples chemistry is??

I love how no on is denying their feeling, they be like 'hmm, i kinda like him, lemme go kiss him to check...yep, i do'

The writer is wasting no time either, theyre like 'i have 8 episodes to impress, ive got no time to waste', and they have done more than just impress me! I think i regret watching this ongoing, bcoz each episode gets me so excited, but then i have to wait a whole ass week for the next ep, its like theyre playing w us

-Once again, the pacing is absolutely brilliant, and i love how the writer doesnt rely on the plot to make them fall in love, but actually shows us the characters, and i cant wait to see how their relationships develop

The sexual tension is ???, i am SO ready for nc scenes with this vibe:
-'i might please other people, but only you can please me' (kemthis/wela)
-'youre the only one for me' (kemthis/wela) (japan/seiji)
-'even when im with other people, all i can think about is you' (Japan/seiji)
-'i want you, so give in' 'i give in, take me, my body is yours' 'now, youre all mine' (japan/seiji)

-the visuals, THE VISUALSSS????literally EVERYONE is absolutely STUNNING, SEXY, AND EVEN MORE SEXYYY ughhh I NEED MORE?

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normalising sex work?

After watching the first 4 episodes the acting is good etc however I cannot deal with the story. The main lead is not accepting the his bf is basically doing a form of sex work aka using his body to get paid with love bites, touching etc. This just does not seem appealing and also seems to be trying to normalise this kind of sex work/ host bars that can be very problematic for the host. Wela comes from a good background and does not need to do this work. His bf is also rich so why does he keep doing it. Why cant he get into just performing at the club instead of doing the host work. I'm just not enjoying this type of content.

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Adult AND Smart

This is a surprisingly and shockingly smart, articulate, and very well-done BL with loads of moral precepts that I was not expecting. In other words, I loved this series through and through. It is very adult-like and tackles some sensitive issues in a vailed way that you have to peel away like an onion. The screenplay is very impressive. Sure, it has its weak moments, but they are few and far between and do not deflect from its core message. I cannot say that the characters were all happy in this series, but they made their circumstances work. In other words, they took lemons and made lemonade out of it. This is indeed a very adult series and not your typical BL Pablum fed premise. It presents its story squarely to you. Still a bit sanitized but nonetheless more realistic and honest than a lot of other BLs out there.

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Profunda como la noche

No sé si estamos ante un cambio de paradigma en lo que últimamente estamos recibiendo dentro del BL o si mis esperanzas y elecciones últimamente han sido de lo más afortunadas, pero Deep Night entra dentro de esas obras que me han llenado el corazón de miles de sentimientos, a la vez que me hacía enamorarme de sus personajes llenos de bondad, comprensión, compañerismo... y, aunque hay momentos de equivocación, están pensados para que los personajes puedan crecer y no para generar un daño irresoluble que emponzoñe las relaciones interpersonales.

Khem y Wela tienen una dinámica arrolladora, llena de química, comunicación, pasión y deseo. Hay una escena que se quedará conmigo para siempre y es ese momento en el que Wela le confiesa a Khem que lleva tiempo lidiando con el hecho de que su madre sepa que es un host y la respuesta de Khem no es preguntarle por qué no se lo había contado, sino ponerse en un papel proactivo y asumir que quizá debería haberse dado cuenta de que su pareja no estaba pasando por un buen momento. Y no me entiendan mal, la comunicación es fundamental en toda relación, pero también lo es comprender que tu pareja tiene sus tiempos y que, si la relación es sana, vendrá a ti cuando lo necesite.

Contar, además, con una trieja confirmada, con su propia escena NC me ha dejado con el corazón a doscientos mil por hora, palpitando tanto que no sé si es un momento delulu o estoy teniendo una taquicardia. Aviso por si la reseña queda inconclusa ? Pan es una persona súper madura y es capaz de reconocer los sentimientos de Seiji, afrontarlos y comprender que no siempre la monogamia es la respuesta correcta, aunque sea la que nos atraviesa y en la que nos ha educado la sociedad. Que Pan, Seiji y Ken puedan estar juntos, siendo felices y jugando a tres es refrescante.

Y, además, tanto GreatJames como FreyaMeiji confirman sus relaciones, lo que deja a todo el mundo emparejado menos a la pobre Dai ?. Aunque sé que ella también encontrará a alguien bueno en este mundo que nos han presentado y del que la propia actriz de Freya (Tanya Tanyares) es productora ejecutiva.

Echaré mucho de menos a Shogun y su preciosa sonrisa, su capacidad de ser el novio más golden retriever que he visto mucho tiempo y su carita bonita. Y a ti también, First, que eres más bonito que mirar al mar.

Gran BL esta Deep Night.

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It was okay

There’s some good and bad qualities about the show but honestly I’m not even bothered. The main couple got me giggling and feeling all cheesy so I’m hooked *insert blush emoji*.
Genuinely, this show could have the trashiest plot, and I wouldn’t even care because of Wela and Khemthis *blushing emoji*.
I love Seji and Japan but I hate a love triangle (nothing personal for the character Ken).
Honestly I got bored often and felt like some storylines were unnecessary and lack luster.
Overall the drama was okay. It wasn’t terrible but not the best also.

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