Apple (2024)

Pretty good!

Clearly, this drama is low-budget and doesn't have the best acting, but it doesn't fail to entertain! It has a good plot, and the leads have good chemistry; that's enough for me!

By about episode two or three, I really started to like this show. The main character, Kris, is really charming. I have wanted to watch more stuff with her since finishing this. The show is genuinely funny; I think you'll get a good laugh out of it. The little screen time of the side characters even was interesting. And, of course, the most important part! The leads had such good chemistry!! All of their scenes together were so cute. I hope they continue acting together.

Overall, it was a nice watch, nothing crazy. I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless.

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Wholesome fluff, top-tier chemistry, and the destiny trope done right.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the destiny trope Apple My Love gave us. Another unique GL trope in the bag.

From Kris's horrendous self expression skills, the show dives into sweet, simple moments that do exactly what they’re supposed to: make you smile and feel warm.

Kris’s friends? Absolute gems. They’re supportive, adorable, and might just be the best friend group in any GL ever. And let’s give props to OrmFolk because they are straight-up masters of fluff. The sweet and flirty scenes were so good they carried the show, making the simple plot feel exciting and fun. Kris and Karn’s chemistry was top-tier in every soft moment. Even the love scenes were a pleasant surprise.

Kris’s character development was a slow burn, but it worked. You could see her putting in real effort to grow, not just for herself but for Karn too. And the guys in this show? Surprisingly great. Except for that one jerk (looking at you, Toy), the men were actually helpful and even funny, making the show even more entertaining. They represented healthy, supportive relationships which is refreshing.

At its core, this show isn’t about big, dramatic conflicts (except for the last episode). Instead, it’s about Kris and Karn facing hurdles in their relationship and helping each other grow, both as people and in their careers. The communication and understanding between them are what really stand out.

So, if you’re looking for a show with minimal drama, tons of fluff, cares about its side characters, and a genuinely healthy relationship, this is your go-to. It’s a feel-good, stress-free, easy watch that will leave you smiling.

The downside? Six episodes weren’t enough. Budget restrictions led to rushed pacing of the most interesting and lovable details in this series in the last two episodes. With more time, this could’ve been even better.

Trigger warnings: Hetero sex scenes.


2024 GL Ranking: https://mydramalist.com/list/Ln8MOBO4
My Top 10 GLs of All Time: https://mydramalist.com/list/4vGQqnb1

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6 episodes won't do this series justice

Chao Planoy is known for creating nuanced GL stories that explore intense relationships, emotional complexity, and sometimes introducing idiotic guy characters - so I don't know what else to expect from the author. Although this novel was quite cute and tolerable (except for that Toy part, he was such a creep), this is how I felt after reading Mate (this one is purely messy LOL).

Anyways, the casting is great, leads have great chemistry so far and the sequence is okay with me, however, I don't know how they will cover everything in just 6 episodes. I don't like dragging story to 12 eps but this one deserves at least 8. The novel had some interesting twists and turns, I hope they don't miss the important ones otherwise the fun is gone. Kris is like Ongsa from 23.5 prolly Ongsa 2.0, Karn is a bit jealous type, you'll see once the story moves forward, but together they look adorable. Kris's brother is good too. Let's see how the adaptation handles all those specific details from novel, so best wishes to this show.

This series airs right after 'Pluto', and it feels like a dessert after the main course. Pluto moves at a steady pace, without too many romantic or intimate scenes—then Apple comes along like, 'Hold my beer; I’ll take it from here!' I’ve watched the first four episodes so far and had such a great time—lots of laughs and an incredible OST to enjoy. Since the novel has a happy ending, I’m really hoping the drama will follow suit!

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