Every You, Every Me (2024)

Same Actors Different Stories

Episode 1-Started off confusing as they didnt explain much. I wasn't sure how it was going to progress and if the soul mate plot was suppose to make it an alternate universe. The acting and the ending was good though.
Episode 2: Completely different story line. The rolls, personalities and attitudes were swapped. Actors did amazing portraying the difference. Very Versatile. Again had a beginning to end plot in this episode just like episode one.
Episode 3: Yet another story! And again amazing acting by the actors for how different the roles, attitudes and personalities were again. There is one big difference though with this one, it continues into episode 4! There is a detail though that i hope most of you pick up on but Im pretty sure thats the reason they are extending it past a single episode like the previous two.
Episode 4: I cried, but, maybe because I know there will be a whole new story with a whole new ending next week, I am not sad. I cried because I felt the emotions, I believed it, their acting convinced me. 1 thing I would have liked explained....why a different country and what was that last conversation with his friend....to me the conversation insinuated he chose when and maybe that's why he went to the other country....
Episode 5: It looks like they are extending them to 2 episodes a story now. I did not feel worried going into this story after the last one as I know all Endings are different. I still love the back and forth of the dynamic of this couple. there wasn't much of a story in this episode as there was in episode 3 but it's still a lovely watch.
Episode 6: More context was given in this episode for episode 5 and was an adorable cheesy ending. There was still a larger amount of time left in the episode after the 'end' of this story and it looks like they are going to tie together the after scenes that are at the end of some episodes

The more episodes i see the more it truly brings the series name to life, 'Every You, Every Me'.....Everytime, Every Life, no matter what.

I think this series is a unique and amazing idea, especially for the actors and their careers as it shows just how versatile they are. I am looking forward to the entire series.

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Original in connecting stories and showing the viewer in the so-called cinema within the cinema

I wrote an initial review for the first episode of the series. As usual, I modified it as the episodes were broadcast. Subsequently, several readers have encouraged me to review the series in its entirety. This is that review:
Does destiny exist? Everyone has their own point of view, there are those who say that everything happens for a reason, there are those who say that destiny exists and that we cannot escape its designs. Therefore, if so: are we directed? Does our life have meaning if we are already anchored to a future that, whether we want it or not, we cannot avoid? I, personally, do not believe so, I am a little more scientific, so to speak, and I believe that each person takes the reins of their life, and that there is no destiny, but rather cause and effect... However, this already remains within each person.
Whether you believe in destiny or not, soul mates are a myth about love that has remained alive for centuries, perhaps because we are all searching for it, because we know a story that reinforces it or, possibly, we have seen many movies and romantic television series.
Film and television have delved into the search for perfect, magical and lasting love, and have shown more than once that soul mates exist and are in the places you least imagine.
If destiny wants two boys to remain united in an indissoluble bond, so it will be, regardless of whether they both live more than a thousand lives, and in each of them they somehow manage to fall in love with each other. This is the premise of the Thai LGBT+-themed romantic drama 'Every You, Every Me', from director Sutida Singharach, university professor and director of the Film and Creative Media Arts program at the Faculty of Communication Arts (International Programme) Bangkok in his official debut behind the cameras, based on the script by Saipirun Chaichiangpin, renowned author of BL series such as 'Love Sick: The Series Season 2' (2015) and 'Reminders' (2019), and also debutant Jeong Thunyathorn.
However, this is not a story of reincarnation or time travel. So the viewer will find it interesting to discover how the characters will live the more than a thousand lives indicated in the synopsis. Through independent plots, without a visible thread that unites them, without a tie that connects each of the stories, we will sometimes see stories with happy endings, at other times with closures that will make us cry; often with performances by part of the well-known supporting cast, occasionally with supporting actors who have recently entered the series. But yes: always with the presence of the two stars who dress in luxury and touch the sky with their performances..., always to tell us a better story than the previous one, which will keep us intrigued and expectant.
The truth is that with complete naturalness the two protagonists exchange personalities, characters, attitudes and characters from one chapter to another, since each story is completely different and if they have a connecting thread it is the performance of the same actors in each episode. The series is perfect for giving Mick and Top the opportunity to showcase all facets of their acting skills, something they achieve superbly.
'Every You, Every Me' is discussing these topics, through magical and lucky encounters, and these encounters occur between the characters played by two handsome and talented actors with meteoric growth within the BL industry in the country from Southeast Asia: Mick Monthon Viseshsin and Top Piyawat Phongkanitanon.
Through the interpretation of several characters that have no apparent relationship with each other, Mick and Top demonstrate that there is no series that cannot stand out for their presence, both being the type that BL lovers find attractive and intelligent; In other words, pine for them.
This is not the first time that both actors have met on the filming set, nor is this their inaugural performance as a couple in an audiovisual production. Already in 2023 the first plays Korn in 'My Universe', specifically in the story 'You Are My So(ul) Mate' Korn, while the second got into the shoes of Butr, his partner in this BL series.
'Every You, Every Me' keeps the audience's heart in its hands from the first to the last scene and, although it squeezes it at times and leaves a bitter taste when learning about sad endings or relationship problems that could cause the breakup of the itself, the series goes much further, as it reflects on how much of love is destiny and how much is a choice.
The main reason this series works where other romantic dramas fail is the casting. Mick and Top are affable leads with solid chemistry that mesh well enough and quickly enough for the audience to become reasonably invested in their activities and their romance in each of the stories the series tells.
Added to the mix is Meen Nattakrit Hamontri ('On Cloud Nine', 2022), and although his work is unaccredited and he acts only in the first story, he steals every scene in which he appears. For its part; Fiat Patchata Janngeon ('Shadow', 2023) and Ball Peeratad Promted play various characters throughout the series.
The beautiful photography of Danupat Thananurak, a skilled craftsman in his craft, helps the series take off with the growing closeness between the two young people, physically and emotionally, in each of the stories.
There are sad, boring, dull series... But that is not the case with 'Every You, Every Me'. And there are also those that serve to make you laugh, to make you sing, to make you cry, to make you have a pleasant time, to make you feel emotional. And this is useful for all that, but it can also be used to identify yourself.
Or even to extract reflections, for example about destiny. Which is behind everything. When decisions are made, perhaps it sends signals, it will depend on how we interpret them to be happy or not. Or if that assertion, practically shattered today, is true, that if a single person appears in your life that you really want to be with, don't hesitate, this is your series.
Philosophical disquisitions aside, this television delight of romanticism and the BL genre is a breath of fresh air, of legitimately sentimental and involving audiovisual production.
The protagonists are irresistibly charming, adorable; one follows them in their smallest and largest gestures with great delight.
It's one of those beautiful series, really really beautiful. And although it exudes a certain bitter aftertaste, both bitterness and sadness, although it may sound strange, can generate a strange happiness, as is the case. And so, once the final credits roll, it is easy to be overcome, as happens to me every time I review each episode to write the review, with a feeling of lasting happiness and a tremendous desire for this couple to continue meeting in one and a thousand more lives.
Of course, the soundtrack is in charge of doing its thing to recharge the cake even more and one ends up thinking that it is worth trusting and believing in destiny.
And already in the final episodes, the magic increases: you can see the love that the director has for the seventh art by using cinema within cinema or metacinema as an artistic and narrative resource that has been used by filmmakers from all over the world throughout of cinema history.
Sutida Singharach deploys her arsenal of knowledge about the seventh art and manages to place cinema at the center of her series. It uses the characters Roy Inn, played by Mick, and Pun, played by Top, two actors who are going through a breakup in their love relationship, so during the filming process both have difficulties showing their acting skills in a scene in which they must kiss.
Under these circumstances, the director and production company of the series in which the actors participate decide that Roy Inn and Pun need to participate in an acting workshop to ensure that they adjust their behavior, or else the film project runs the risk of being stopped due to the incompatibility of the actors.
In this way, the series appeals to metacinema to peek into the processes of film creation and the professional performance of directors, producers, performers and scriptwriters. Likewise, the viewer obtains privileged access to the backstage of the cinema, and suffers and enjoys the conflicts that emerge behind the camera.
Knowing that filming is, in effect, a stage in which ego struggles, asymmetrical power relations, unforeseen events and human limitations are unleashed, the director of the series, like a magician showing his tricks, uses ' Every You, Every Me' to reveal the strategies that allow the cinematographic illusion to be generated. It also plays with the transfers that occur between reality and fiction, between life and cinema.

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unique premise (same actors, different characters/stories)

Overall: this is not a reincarnation/time travel plot as it appears all the stories happen in the present day. Instead, the actors play different characters in standalone plots (episodes 3 and 4 were 1 story). 8 episodes about 55 minutes each. Airing uncut on GagaOOLala (not Japan or South Korea) https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/4812/every-you-every-me-2024 & WeTV
Note: watch after the initial end credits as some episodes have a separate plot that might be connecting all the stories.

Episode 1 - I was a bit confused with the world building but then it made sense. I enjoyed the sweet moments, the friendship (potentially aromantic character as a bonus) and the intimate partner abuse felt realistic. Not a fan of the comedy sound effects and they could have made it a bit faster pacing-wise. Content warnings: intimate partner abuse/violence, manipulation, manhandling, past death, 8/10

Episode 2 - typical cold CEO/nervous worker plot. That grandma way overstepped boundaries though her heart was in the right place. Enjoyed the sweet moments. Content Warnings: manipulation, 8/10

Episodes 3 & 4 - I was going to rate this higher; however, I couldn't get into the moping/angst because they explained it much too late. Not a fan of silent simping for years and making a choice for someone without talking to them first. Liked the second couple and the supportive friends/family/coworkers. Content Warning: a major one but I'm keeping this spoiler free, 8/10

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This Is My Roman Empire

What in the Wangxian, ao3 tags #soulmates #hurtnocomfort fanfic is this??? And why is it bloody awesome!?! I love it, please give me more! This drama is like when you enter a random restaurant and order the first thing you can pronounce but when it comes it's like a five-course meal, tastes like happiness with a side of chocolate fountain and have a live performance by Adele, all for the price of €6.99.

That being said, after episode 3-4, Inn and Pun better not be playing with my emotions. That reality of them being actors better be another reality within the reality, cuz I can't do this no more. These last 2 episodes better be ending in fluffy clouds and candies or it's on sight! imma find a way to reach into that screen and slap them with a rubber chicken if they hurt me like X and Namping. Pun out there talking about, let's break up. Child if you don't get back together right now! Yeah, I'm calm. I'm super calm.

Anyway, Listen, what I am trying to say is that this drama is really great. And you should be watching it like yesterday. I love the premise so much. Not gonna lie, we still have two episodes to go, and I think it's gonna be my most favourite drama this year. I might just be that one person and try to sneak it into every conversation I have from now on.

Random waiter: Excuse me, are you ready to order? I recommend the chicken and peas.
Me: So Namping left, right? And X waited and fixed the car but then... no, you don't know them, but you should. But then... and the box had photos and his videos. He filmed a farewell... *starts crying*
Random person at the next table: See Sharon, I told you we should stay home and ordered pizza, outside people are crazy.
Me: *still sobbing* I'm not crazy, my mom had me tested. Nampingggggg, why? why you do that to meee!
Random person at the next table: I hate you Sharon.

No but, the funny thing is, I went into this series without even reading the summary. I had no idea what the hell it was about, other than I added it from one of those lists of upcoming bls on a random Tuesday. But yeah, I clicked on the first episode and fell in love with the leads and the concept so much, I legit stalked the actors socials after the 4th episodes just to make sure Top and Mick are okay, cuz that episode broke me. Then the audacity of those two dancing and smiling on tiktok while my heart was broken. They lucky I couldn't reach into the phone screen and slap them with a rubber chicken for making us cry buckets.

Anyway, here is my review of every story arc and my ratings.

DOL & SUN: (ep1) -- 8.5/10
This episode with people seeing colour for the first time when they meet their soulmates in the rain, reminded me sooo much of a Wangxian soulmates fanfic I read once on ao3. Sidenote: Anyone else keep rewatching untamed and reading the novel? Literally, why can't I move on from Wangxian? It's been years. Anyway, the carrot washing...wait, wrong episode. I meant colours. So, this episode was straight out of a fanfic, and I loved it.

At first I was like, Dol, stop playing hard to get, look at how adorable Sun looks in that helmet. And then that loser ex-boyfriend showed up, and I felt so sad for Sun, who has been hurt and lied to, and still had to endure physical abuse from that mouth breather. So when Dol showed up, I clapped. The plot of this one was straight forward, Dol had problem opening up cuz of his childhood and Sun was naive believing in soulmates. Thankfully, they figured it out in the end.

My fav part with Dol and Sun was when Sun showed up at his work to celebrate Dol's birthday when everyone seemed to have forgotten. I knew then and there they were gonna end up together. It was like that part in a fanfic when the writer leaves a note like... sorry, my cat is in therapy so no updates this week, but next week is gonna be #fluffy #weiwuxiangetsahappyending.

Anyway, as the opening to the series, it did a good job keeping my attention. They had that one episode to tell a story that felt complete and they did it so well. Mick and Top were great leads, and they made me fell in love with the characters, and the drama immediately.

PRIN & FRIST: (ep2) -- 9/10
Imagine my surprise when this episode started and they seemed to have switch things up, and now Prin is rich, the boss, looks like a prince from one of those disney movies and First is a clumsy adorable secretary. I was like... wow, why you two such good actors, making me believe this is a completely different drama. No, but someone give Mick and Top their flowers!

Prin and First story was so simply. It was as easy as breathing, At first I was I was sad First was hiding the deal with the grandma, and thought it was gonna create a nonsense misunderstanding that would make them fell apart, but then Prin was so far gone, he didn't even care when he found out. I also love how the grandma wanted Prin to find someone and legit didn't care who it was. I was so happy it was only 1 episode, cuz imagine the nonsense episode 11 we'd have gotten, making us cry.

First was so cute in this one, with his pen and notebook being all adorable and quietly quitting cause he couldn't find anyone for Prin, and the whole time, I'm like... it's you. Come on brother, take a hint! The ending of course was so cute and fluffy and I was like... awww this drama is going to be all cute and lovey dovey for 8 episodes. Good, I need some fluffy Sunday dramas. BUT BOY WAS I WRONG. I WAS SOOO WRONG.

X & NAMPING: (ep3-4) -- 9.5/10 -- disclaimer (Pain level 100000000^2)
This arc sucks. It should be burn with fire. Matter of fact, throw the whole thing into the pits of hell. Dafug you mean he didn't show up the next year right when X finally brave up and got to know him?? TEARRRRSSSSSSS. And to think X wasted all those years not talking to Namping, and instead pretending to visit a random arse ghost he didn't even know. His ancestors must be proud. If only he'd had the courage to make a move faster. If only.

It's my fault, already in episode 3, I was like: hmmm is he sick? why is he dropping stuff? But then X lifted him from the shattered glass like he was the most precious element in the world, and I immediately went, 'naaah, he's fine. Look at them, adorable.' So yeah, should have seen it coming, but I was too busy going 'awwww' like an idoit.

Personally, I don't really remember the side couple in this one, did they end up together? I started sniffing when Namping broke down crying when they were about to do the devil's tango. Then, my eyes watered when X woke up and Namping was gone. And when Namping started crying without picking up X's calls, I went... no, bish no, don't do this to me. THEN... THEN... he didn't even get to see that the car was fixed. X breaking down was a process, from his realisation to full on sobbing was.... Me sitting in front of my TV on a Sunday evening sobbing was not in my plans, but that Sunday ended with me going to bed sad. I was sad about this until like the next week when I saw a behind the scene and Namping(Top) was there during that sobbing scene and went to comfort X(Mick).

Okay, but... NAMPING is the most graceful, angelic, cloud, fluffy, beautiful character ever! No, really how did Top managed to look so cloudy with a chance of angel like that? Like, even when he was sitting on that luggage he looked like angel or some heavenly person that shouldn't even be disturbed. It felt like it was even a sin to just touch him, cuz he came off so pure. Namping is the definition of clouds and desserts. He deserved all the princess treatment he got and more. And when they were in the river, literally those two have great chemistry, and their combined beauty seemed almost unreal.

Then of course there was X in those mechanic overalls, looking like whoever invented the word 'damn!' saw his picture at a museum one time. Like, he went from being soo clumsily cute in the last arc as First, then suddenly he was walking around like a tasty offering making those ghost brush. I'm still in awe at how amazing those two are able to switch roles so seamlessly.

I think this arc, although it hurt like a motherfather was my fav, cuz it forced me to feel, and it stayed with me for a while when it was completed. It's what a good story should do. And as always Mick and Top were amazing in their roles.

SIAN & BLUE: (ep5-6) 9/10
Now, how in the world did Namping go from being an angelic being to being a little gremlin? No, he was such a mood. When he kept sending Blue off to look for him, then he'd reopen the door looking like a beef cake, distracting the poor guy, I couldn't stop laughing. He was a little sh!t and I loved him so much.

This time it was Blue who was the cute, adorable one, painting and cooking, and just being the best brother ever to Green, while also thirsting after Sian and his hair and inability to put on a shirt. That fixing the pipe scene where he was just outside the window having an impromptu shower, while Blue tried to remember how to breathe was pure gold.

This was also a relax episode, even though there was some depth with how Sian seemed to have lost his passion with the lost of his ex, and Blue having wronged a friend. My fav part is how Blue, Sian and Green formed their own little family. And when he sang the song (Every Tears) he wrote and all their past lives was playing. TEARS. I'm gonna miss their arc so much.

Also, why the hell he always have some ex-boyfriend? Like, that dude just can't wait until his soulmate finds him? Not gonna lie, up until now, I have no idea what happened to that boy Sian wanted to marry, did he go out and never come back, or did he die? Felt like he went out to get eggs one morning and then dipped. Oh well, Blue got to see that water scene out the window, so a win is a win. Oh and, washing my carrots is gonna be interesting from now onwards.

INN & PUN: (ep2, 4, 6...)
When these two first showed up in ep2, I was like: whomst? where are we? then the second time, I was like: ooh, so they are actors, and the arcs we are seeing are their series as partners, so no soulmates? Alright, cool cool, what a twist, but I get it, I love it, I'm here for it. When Inn asked Pun to be his boyfriend after Namping and X destroyed us, I was very happy, and went... okay, we good, no matter how the stories they are acting in hurts me, I know they are together behind the scenes and that's all that matters.

So tell me, why right after Sian and Blue got their happy ending, those two out there talking about they've been on and off and now they've definitely broken up cuz they can't change for each other? Bish then don't change? I swear if they break my heart like X and Namping, I'm gonna sue for emotional damages. After episode 3-4, I can't do the weeping alone in my house thing anymore. It's starting to feel sad and frankly, a little bit pathetic.

These two are my parents. I thought no matter what happens in the project they act in, they would be together forever behind the scenes, so then I won't be sad, so the dafug you mean you've broken up, and it's even effecting your work? They better not play with me these last two episodes cuz... they better not.

OVERALL:
Yes, everything wasn't flawless, because they had limited time, some things were not expanded on, or were vague, or felt rushed. But, we had enough to make every arc feel complete and keep our interest. The production team on this did a really good job, and I'm sad we get only 8 episodes. It's not enough, this deserves like 5 seasons and a reunion season in 2030. Usually, I rant and nitpick, but I simply enjoyed this drama way too much, so imma such let all that slide. The stories we got were great, the characters great, and the chemistry was chemistrying. Mick and Top were really versatile and such greats actors. They made each new character their own, and completely made me immersed in them, without even comparing the good characters. Where do they live? Imma use my last couple of dollars to send them flowers, and an angry note for making me cry in episode 4.

One thing I also liked was that, normally there's a clear top and bottom, but it took me until episode 3 to realise they are switching in this, and it was amazing, cuz it gave the actors room to be versatile and portray different characters with different set of emotions and actions

I can't wait for the last two episodes, but also, I'm gonna be soo sad when this ends. 8 episodes for such a great story is a crime.

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a review per story

Ratings by story-
Ep 1 - 7/10
Ep 2 - 6.5/10
Ep 3 & 4 - 8.5/10
Ep 5 - 9/10

From the synopsis, these two have lived hundreds of lives and end up together in every one, but since there's no indication of this lore yet, I'll view them as standalone stories and rate them individually first.

Episode 1 - 7/10
Starting off strong with a fantasy element, this story takes place in a world where the rain let's you see your soulmate in color, it was a bit confusing the way they did it since it doesn't clarify if everyone is colorblind or if it's just during the rain, but the idea was fun. Their interactions were cute enough but the character development was kind of one sided and their chemistry was just decent.

Episode 2 - 6.5/10
This episode was your classic boss-falls-for-his-secretary type of setting, with a bit of family drama to keep it interesting. Honestly the story was nothing special, but their characters were cute and they did have some sweet moments. I enjoyed how different they were from the first episode's characters, showing off that they have a bit of a range in their acting.

Episodes 3 & 4 - 8.5/10
Episode 3 was a ball of butterflies in your stomach and a warm tension in the air, episode 4 was a mix of tension, confusion, and sadness. The story this time started off a little uncomfortable, a longing love from afar, a car mechanic visiting a family gravesite happens upon a beautiful man visiting his parents gravesite. He looks forward to seeing him every year and when opportunity finally presents itself their chemistry-packed acquaintance begins. This episode changed my mind completely about this series, both their characters and their chemistry were so much better than in the first two stories. The story was a little heartbreaking, though the last few minutes of the episode really makes you question what you just watched.

Episode 5 - 9/10
What a thirst trap, this episode showcases a whole new level of chemistry, even without the insinuations and hot cuts, the way these two flirt in this story is fire. Not gonna lie, switching it up so that Top is a top was a great move, he just oozed sexy completely killed his role. The story this time is a washed up musician who drunkenly agrees to teach his fan how to play guitar, when his fan's big brother tags along to make sure he's teaching properly, their personalities aren't the only things that rub eachother the wrong way ;) . Episode 6 will finish this story so we'll see how this relationship pans out, but so far it's sweet and steamy right out of the oven.

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For the series as a whole:

Other than being the same actors, the characters names, personalities, and even the setting or lore are all completely different. For anyone who hasnt seen this couple before, Mick and Top have their own cute short story in 'My Universe' (a Thai BL short story compilation) as schoolmates who basically fall for eachother at first sight. If 'My Universe' was made to decide what couple to cast in the new series, 'Every You, Every Me' was made to decide what type of story they should play in.

It's been fun watching the duality these two have, its like we get to see what flavor of acting theyre best at which is enjoyable in its own way. So far its getting good and im excited to see more, though I do hope theyll tie the stories together at the end. Anyway, I'll add to the review after each new episode is released.

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Deserve Better Attention

You all have seen many comments about this show deserve more attention then it currently get and I totally agree to that.There're so many things a like about this series and also so many things that I wasn't expected. First of all acting , you can accuse me of judge rashly but I have to admit that I looked down on the cast and the crew. Because as you know there're so many uncountable BL series nowadays and most of them are Just so-so or so repetitive in general. May be the story will be something we've seen frequently like exploring about adulthoods,the mafia ,crime etc.., but the plot will be simple and easy to guess. 12 The worst things is they do not focus on story and acting anymore , they just want to sell the series . At least that is how I feel.

And of course, due to being BL series in Typical nowadays , this series also aim towards to getting viral with some scenes that being over sexualizing. But on the others hands , others aspects are kind of perfect for the current standard of BL series.

The first thing I want to praise about is Acting. Top is always superb for every character he potrayed and it is one of the best performance I've ever seen in Thai BL seires history. Especially the character of Namping (I believe you know which scene I'm talking about).After I checked his IG and guessed how his lifestyle is , I even more impressive. Mick , on the other hand , is good but just so so because may be he's still young. He also has potential because he can also nail every character he potrayed and the actings are different accordingly. AND their versatility are on another level especially top.

The story and script are refreshing due to being kind of anthology series which I never seen in BL . It is not technically anthology but feel like it for the first few episodes but definitely refreshing. Seeing this make me realize that sometimes if you can't write the story more appealing and are going to write unnecessarily long without any interesting plots or progress (I'm shouting to GMMTV) , just writes series like this is entertaining more than enough. And sometime if we are lucking enough , we will get talented crew like this.

The last part is about crews , the director and the editor , I must say, the editing and the decision of the director are also the main key that this series make me feel so good. The shots are something I've rarely seen in this BL Yaoi industry which is good. Also the editing is. I really adore that they are not over using some cringing background soundtracks without any point. You will know what I mean if you're movies junkie. The overused of background soundtracks make the film very cheap if it is not necessary and most of BL series do that alot. I really like that they let some scenes go as they go without using any aggressive music. It made me more involved into this series and really get closer to the character emotions.

Being the scripts is refreshing but the story is simple yet effective and all of the crew are being this talented , I'd really would like to see more of their projects.

Overall , this series might not be something special or something new but it is definitely worth to spend your time. I'm not usually follow ongoing and wait for the series to entirely finished but I waited each week for new episodes for the series since EP5.

Note : I'm not really good with English so some sentences might be unnecessarily long and some information and other things I wanted to say might left to fill.

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Oh, how beautiful this could've been...

I have conflicting feelings about this show, mainly because of what it could've been but turned out not to be. You see, I'm a sucker for the whole 'they were soulmates and loved each other in every lifetime/universe' concept. I think it's just about the most romantic and adorable thing. Which is why I was pretty excited about Every You, Every Me. I thought what I would get would be the same two characters falling in love in different lifetimes. What I got is a show about entirely different characters falling in love in different universes, until they pull a 'Lol, just kidding! They're actually just two actors who are in love, filming all these different shows.' That twist really ruined everything for me.

Even before the twist, I wasn't sold on the whole thing. I knew I was going to have a difficult time when I realised this wasn't going to be the same two characters falling for each other in different lifetimes, but entirely different characters that just look the same. I simply don't have it in me to get attached to characters that change every one or two episodes. Trying to force an entire narrative and a fleshed out personality in as little as one to two hours almost never works for me (I prefer TV shows over movies for a reason). I think this could've been easily solved if they went with the approach I thought they would take: Have the two characters remain the same throughout all their lifetimes/universes. Of course you can switch up a couple of things like names, styling and unimportant traits. But at their core, they should be the same in every lifetime/universe. They should be recognisable as the same characters, just thrown into different circumstances. Have their core personality stay the same, and have them have a few permanent quirks that show the viewer that they are watching the same characters in each episode. That way, it would be far easier to bond with them.

Some stories are better than others. Episodes 3 and 4 were my favorite by far, though I did like the ode to La Pluie in episode one. The rest was very meh.

Despite the whole thing not really working for me, I want to give praise for trying something new and fresh. I think it's always a great thing if shows stray from the norm, even if I'm not the biggest fan. As far as I'm concerned, anything that stands out from the flood of other BLs is worth some praise.

The fact that in the end, it all turns out to just be two actors in different roles really ruins the idea of the soulmates-in-every-lifetime trope if you ask me. I think it takes away all the emotional impact there could've been. My favorite story by far were episodes 3 and 4. I was actually really close to applauding them for choosing a sad ending. And I thought the idea of them having lost each other in this lifetime, but finding each other again in the next and having a happy end there was very heartwarming. However, by showing that it was all just them shooting a movie, every emotion I felt vanished in an instant and all that's left was annoyance. So they really just lost me after that. I tried to persevere, but nothing seemed to matter anymore after that revelation. I simply stopped caring about what happens to them in the next episodes, knowing it's all just them acting anyway.

Aside from this feeling new, I will also praise the acting and the chemistry. Top and Mick have this incredibly romantic/sexual tension between them. They don't need overly long or explicit sex scenes to showcase their intimacy and connection. Which is pretty amazing given the current state of the BLsphere, where most productions heavily rely on explicit scenes in an attempt to convince the audience that their actors with zero chemistry have, in fact, a ton of it, thus leaving the whole thing feeling cringe at best and nonconsensual at worst. But that's a rant for a different day. So yeah, the chemistry and acting are great. Playing many different roles within one production does take acting chops, and the two are selling all their roles pretty well. Top a little more than Mick, in my opinion.

Many people are probably going to like this a lot. And I don't blame them, because I definitely enjoy seeing Mick and Top together. However, all this really did for me is leave me frustrated and daydreaming about the version of this I had in mind. I hope some other production company sees this and does something similar, but really committing to the concept. I still love the premise, but I do not love the execution.

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I liked episode 2 a lot more! Better acting and better executed. Didn't feel rushed like the first episode.
I didn't know they were going to be an anthology. I was so shocked at how fast the first one moved, I was thinking, "there's nowhere to go with this series now," but I'm really enjoying it now and I don't usually like anthologies. (though I have a feeling that the story in episode three will carry out for more than one episode. Maybe for the rest of the series which is an interesting directing choice.)
HOLY SHIA, I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS THE SAME ACTORS!!!! THEY WERE INCREDIBLE. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CHARACTERS. I AM BLOWN AWAY. INDESCRIBABLY BLOWN AWAY. Mick seemed much older than Top in the first episode (he was literally playing an older character), but I was completely sure Mick was younger in the second episode (as should be the case because the character he was playing was the fresh-faced newbie to the older boss that was Top). (and here I was earlier complaining at the lack of diversity in acting with BL main leads that get used over and over with little variance to their characters. I have been corrected). Coming back 5 minutes later to give accolades to their makeup artists and hairstylists who have also really helped make the actors' transformations.
I liked episode 3, too. I feel like Mick doesn't have a large enough range of expressions to play X very well, but Top!? He has done another huge shift in character and is playing the sultry Namping like they didn't just play a brooding, overbearing, gruff, masculine CEO in the previous episode. It shows such versatility in acting that I want to send him to the grammys. He had also done a complete transformation from Ep 1 to Ep 2 as the free-loving, slightly immature and forthright Sun. I knew I had recognized Mick from somewhere, but I had no clue. NO CLUE, that Sun and Prin were the same actor. Fantastic job.
Aro REP! Surprise Kollawach Banjongleelahong's character in ep 1 says, "I don't want to be with anyone. I'm not interested in love. I can be happy without love. I hope there's a place for someone like me in this world. Sahdu!"
This is 100% Aromanticism

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