Maybe the series was Mis-titled

Another great story with that forbidden plot twist. The premise of this story seemed a bit off where body switching was involved, but the execution was very well done. The story did very well to bring the confusion and uncertainty of life to the forefront. However, the end result was still a little unnecessary in my book. Simply because the title was Shippers, I didn't think they needed such a bitter sweet ending.

The chemistry between the Kim and Way seem to be almost natural, even before Kim's body switch. Their basic interactions always seemed to be what best friends are to be. Being their for each other in every situation, coming to a boil at even put their lives on the line for each other. I don't think I have seen the level of pure love that these characters have for each other achieving their happiness, in any other BL thus far. I mean they all have a love story, but having it totally unselfish where they actually plan to not be together because it is best for the other. That is real love...

The main cast, seemed to have a chemistry that was undeniable, making the high school theme work well, and while they had some odd aspects that I didn't understand, the high school drama wasn't much of the focus. Making the dynamics between the boys, not just Kim and Way, but also Kim and his brother, had me cheering for the boys to have a happy ending. The more we learnt about Kim's life made him more human and we got to see the depth that he cared for his friend and his brother.

Because of all of this, I think he deserved better, let the shippers have their ship and get to sail on it too... but if the ending is a tease about something to come, I hope it does come soon.

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Highly Recommended

I may have came for the BL story, but I stayed for the murder mystery. I was soo happy to see that there was a legit story that was not only very well fleshed out, but so captivating and just happen to have a BL sub plot. So lets get into it.
The main storyline is centred around the murder of who I thought was a main character. This then drives everything that comes next Without going into any spoilers, this series will have you constantly on your toes. No high-school melodrama, no one trying to find themselves(not that I mind those stories), but it was refreshing to see just good ole grown ups trying to be good people and a good friend (mostly).

Nothing made sense and I suspected everyone at one point, however, the one that turned out to be needed the most slaps. Like, how dear you be the killer. Never has a show been so well written than I didn't know who the killer was right off the back. This was honestly a masterpiece, the relationships that developed seemed to be effortlessly done. Everyone had me wondering if they were going to get together or not. Punctuated only by the level of corruption, the main story line will have you wondering from start pretty much till the end.

The main actors had so much chemistry with each other, and I don't just mean the two leads but practically all of the main characters. Tan, Bun had one of the most developed back and forth of he lil sketchy but is he genuinely in like. Their rollercoaster of emotions was a highlight of the series. That and Sorn were right behind being my second favourite to watch onscreen, I mean I still don't know where their relationship stands but on the back of that bike must be real hot (in my head). Sorn was literally that friend that everyone should have in their lives, sweet (inside and out), caring, loyal and brave-ish. That man who dared to watch that adorable face and point a gun to it. SHAME ON YOU... Inspector M, had me wondering if he trying to make people commit a crime from the moment I saw him in that uniform... Boi!!! somebody better make a side story with somebody on that body, boy or girl, I don't care he deserves some love and less bullets. Pued didn't have much screen time but I had his back and so did his brother.

You really should watch this series to see what I wrote about.


PS: Sorn and Inspector M need some more gigs, I love watching their talent (no that is not an innuendo)

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Cute at least

The disclaimer at the beginning of each episode is to be taken to heart because there really isn't any substance here.
Never the less, I actually still enjoyed it, it was simply some cute moments between Team and Win which was enough to keep me watching. No story or anything to follow just moments to make you smile. The episodes are extremely short, so I didn't feel like I wasted any time on it. The both actors are good, which gave them some authenticity and they are written in their same character space as in Until We Meet Again, so it made them familiar. Team also still has that "don't touch me there" feeling to him, so it was funny and cute in combination. This made me happy to see that they didn't just write them to be overly sexed up. Pure cuteness with a tad of fan service.


It held true to the disclaimer.

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Dive, it is worth it

I began watching this because it was about diving, I always love watching shows about things I dear not do. What began as just another sports show for me quickly became so endearing, I was taken on a roller coaster of emotions all the while keeping pace with the diving team. The times they won, the times they lost, the times they got drunk because of the pain... (They got drunk a lot...) Dedication to the craft and to each other helped them to find a way and they had to find a way quite often. One obstacle to the next that literally seemed never ending. I think Ari wrote "No tears left" after watching this series. The obsessions and the borderline crazy had me all over the place but his eventual state had me broken; standing right there with Witte wanting to slap somebody.

The team dynamics which appeared like a family; their dedicated to help each other make their dreams come true, to help each other become stronger, to save each other no matter the cost. Coach Yu was more of a mother to them than some of their actual mothers (yes I being petty because you left him, be glad I didn't call your name), she wanted the best for her team, but was never willing to risk them to achieve it. A true gem, especially in contrast to the other coaches that are present within the series, not that they are bad; just that they aren't her.

Witte and Bailong made this show everything that it is, a lot of persons were upset that this wasn't a BL but I never expected it to be. The story wasn't new but these characters and actors made it worth the while to watch. Their relationship progression was simply one of the best parts of the series, never seeming forced nor unrealistic. Going from foes, to chasing each other to another country. Their bromance was a whirlwind and I was living for it, you know the actors are good when you can see their emotions in every worried glance at each other. I know they are billed as perfect partners, but it was so true. When you care enough about someone to risk losing them to make sure they are alive and well, you have truly found something real. I am glad I got to see them hug for real at least once because they honestly deserve it.

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Give me more... Please. I'll send you a fruit basket

This series began so strong with the main couple.... but Mostly unnecessary mellow drama that really could be better. The main couple didn't carry this series, they actually became annoying rather quickly. Their lacklustre acting didn't help in making me like them either. Also, when serious things happen and people are worried, they don't flip off that switch so easily.

Bhon Duen (only listing them first because)
Swore this was one of the most unhealty relationships I have seen in a BL, maybe in my top 5. The unnecessary drama wasn't even entertaining. I have seen tug boats drag less things than Bhon dragged Duen in this series. If you have to be jealous of everyone, you really should find a rock to be your potential BF. There is a line between teasing and just being a muccumflow, it was crossed toooo many times. If anyone I had to be interested in had to say sorry so many times for the same thing, I'd be looking for a new interest.


Ram... King... Ram King... King Ram... Honestly was the only reason I kept watching, they were the saving grace of this series. Their characters were so interesting and their relation to each other was magic. This had mostly to do with their acting skills, because Ram's character spoke volumes without actually saying much. The fact that King was able to understand all that was going on with him, but respect him enough to actually just support him without trying to change him. It was literally a breath of fresh air every-time they were on screen. Their commitment to helping each other without looking for anything in returned, just kept me wanting more, not just from them but for them, but that text at the end between them have me waiting....
I would love for season two to focus on them. Also their relationships with their respective siblings are goals, especially Ram and his little brother. Truly warmed my heart to see them interact.


Another breath of fresh air within this series, simply because of the romantic tension I see in my head between these two. Thara is super sweet and caring like a Dr. should be, but he is a lil obsessed with his pet lizzard, which makes him even more adorable every-time he tells someone about it. Frong is a little high strung because of the situations that exist, but I am glad he met Dr. Thara, may be a few injections will make him happy, as oppose to the paracetamol. There relationship was simple and not aggressive at all. It made me want to see where they will end up. The times their paths crossed were filled with other factors that made me wonder what was really being felt for each other. I hope I find out for sure in season 3. because I know they love each other. I said it, make it so wirters. MAKE IT SO.

(The besties)
They were a lovely to watch and wonder about. I felt Mek's struggle though, because that closet door, spoke volumes about his love. Anything else I say would be a spoiler.

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Perfection

If a series can make me believe the love between two people so much that I didn't even notice such a major detail of a relationship never once happened, before that lift (elevator) door closed at the last episode. This is too much emotions. Honestly need a season two with Wataya and Fujisaki being the focus.

Story - This was magnificent. Very unique story based on a superstition, added so much depth to the developing story. Never has someone's thoughts been so moving, allowing us to realise and understand how much Kurosawa genuinely loved Adachi. The small details that were written into Kurosawa's reasons for liking Adachi was moving. The level of commitment to just being able to just be happy with nothing but Adachi smile. Their interactions and Adachi general behaviour had me in stiches most of the time. This was written so well to have the nervousness of a new and unfamiliar interaction come to life in these characters, they really captured an introvert trying to be normal and in love.
Fujisaki was also a refreshing site to see in a bl, where she actually gave up her love for someone else to be happy, one of the best friends anyone can have. She and Wataya were so perfect in that final scene.

Acting - This was phenomenal performance by the two main leads and their subsequent friends. I swear Adachi had me convinced that he is a 30 year old virgin. His awkward interactions, his nervous behaviour, his introverted dementor and the moments when he broke out of it to help his friends. Everything was perfect. Kurosawa literally made me wish he was a real person, every smile, every glance, every touch... Lived in his eyes, filled with his love and his pain.

A very small but important thing to note is the fact that they never came out in the office nor pretty much to their friends at work.

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I know there is one last episode to be aired before this ends, but I don't think it will change my mind about the series.

Love area 2 picks up where the last one left off, and while it is a lovely place to start, they really didn't improve the story any. To me it just fell into a safe place where the romance was there, hot an steamy, but most of the melodrama was not needed for the plot to grow.

The side story of King was probably the best part of this chapter, while he didn't get much screen time, when he did get time. He was the best thingy since pink milk. His acting skills brought the character to life, while King's story exemplified the hard truth about some love-lives. It was masterful to watch his story unfold. His friends also stole the show, because they went the full nine yards for him. That literally was the best thing about season 2.
Non deserved sooooo much better than what he got. While I understood where he stood in everyone's lives. He was such an amazing person to Kaitoon and while it may have been because of some romantic feelings for him... Kaitoon literally never was nice to him. Who would setup such a sweet person soo many times. Not to mention even after all the horid treatment, Non was still an amazing person to him. I mean hats off to you sir, you got a heart of gold. You deserve better.

Valen didn't exactly change for the better, which was disappointing. While he was very sweet and kind, it seemed more "means to an end" than a "I really love you." No one was more stubborn and ridiculous with his logic than him. which upset me greatly, I mean come now nah man, ask a question once in a while. You don't always have to be so controlling, that isn't cute.

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Masterpiece

They honestly couldn't have done any better with this series. The story was well written, the acting was superb, the music complimented every emotion, the series is a masterpiece. Their are very few shows that can draw you in with a slow burn of just pure emotions. From their first meeting I could not believe how simple, but effectively written their meeting was. Complemented beautifully by some amazing acting, where the chemistry could be felt from the TV. Sea and Jimmy had me from the moment he made his come for his ID. The perfect setup for the rollercoaster to come.

They took such a sensitive situation and they did it with so much realism and respect. The main characters handled their parts so well and the very important sub-characters that normalised what they have to live with just by being in their lives. It was very well done, showing all the facets of how one problem affects everyone in various ways, even if it isn't your problem. Nothing was hard and fast, the buildup moving through every emotion was a treat, I felt like I lived in his triumphs, his failures, his fear, his disappointments. I didn't love every moment of it, but I loved every moment of it. Love, fear, heartache, sacrifice and growth are all parts of life and they surely displayed this during the series. Even though most of the series was on the aftermath of an incident, having all the back stories perfectly timed and placed made everything even more memorable.

The chemistry between all of the cast was a delight, the reveal of the cause was simple but I got a deeper understanding of why the brothers dynamics was so raw in the beginning. Having Night's pain be felt with every interaction he had with Day, only to find out why it was so painful made their relationship mean so much more to me. He is truly a great big brother, despite his mistakes. Their mother, was exactly that, their mother. She didn't always have a good display of balance between caring for her children, but that is understandable given the circumstances, doesn't make it okay, but she tried and got better at it towards the end. Though it was simply beef stew, at least she remembered it was two children she needs to always show love to.

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it was fine

I started to watch this show because it is based on a BL, but even though I never really got to see the BL it was still very well done. The two main characters don't have a story that hasn't been done before, however, the pacing was done so well that it still was refreshing and believable. They started off at a very slow pace of just general hate for each other but Yuan Yang back story of why he is so untrusting of people claiming to want to help him, was actually heart-breaking, but so simple. Their little war is very entertaining to watch as Gu Qing Pei genuinely wants to help Yuan Yang but Yuan Yang is such a mess that he can't even accept it. On the other hand Yuan Yang has some of the most ride or die friends I have ever seen in a series, those boys were on point from start to finish. Their methods may not have been the best but they are the best to him. They lil stupid though, but nobodies perfect.
While we never get to see a real romance between the two male leads, they do have a pretty good bromance and in the end it seems like it did overcome all, with some limitations.

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Good medicine

I came across this somewhat by accident, but it started off pretty good. The story was pretty good, as it didn't contain the usual settings. Both parties were grown and pretty secure within themselves, and knew about accountability. In other words, it had no teenie bopper drama.

The setting and back story made sense and the pairing met and things happened naturally. No love at first sight, just good human interaction, that has all the good and bad assumptions thrown in to character judgement. It was fun to watch them get to know each other, while we also got to know their backstory and back ground. Everyone has baggage and we all deal with it differently. This doesn't mean we cannot understand each other. Which this series proved.

His besties did their part in protecting and supporting and that was nice to watch, as they seem to always put each other's happiness before their own. Loved that boi with the glasses, was so funny and supportive of everyone. But Sincere needed to get a couple punches to the gut. He was next level fass and outta place. How he know who can take care of someone better. Worst yet, way Dr. Fah decided to consider what he was saying. Madness. Standing in the rain, I would have knocked him out and taken the car myself.

Their honestly were a few plot holes at the end... Like, how come you can only use the phones to call your lil bro on a daily but not for emergencies?
Why would some stranger be able to tell you not to give out someone else's number? That isn't their place.

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Here to help on your final move

This was a very enjoyable series, made me laugh, made me cry, made me happy and made me proud. A rollercoaster of emotions but all worth it in the end.
The story was completely new to me, and I honestly wonder now if these trauma cleaners are a real profession. Their jobs being so interesting, I honestly wasn't expecting the death, I was expecting dead people, but I wasn't expecting the guy to die. Having the random jailbird get released and become a cleaner also was surprising, but his side hustle was awesome to watch.

The BFF from next door, the new addition to the family, it was an amazing dynamic for all the characters. Main male leads were soooo fire in their roles and kept me wanting more.

A few of the deaths really hurt my heart, because Matthew deserved so much better, the doctor was at work and I swear people took so long to come to his aid. They really made me want to cry, the other deaths were just dead people.

They left a few lose ends but I still enjoyed it till the end.

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Music to the heart

This is a sort series that mad a big impact on Jazz... for two. We can all relate to loss, but something about how they leave us makes it even worst. This story unfortunately has one of the worst ways. However, I like how they handled the situation, making it seem real, how the persons left behind deal with the loss. Even worst is when someone reminds us of what we lost.

The most wonderful thing is finding that one person that can remind you of what you lost but still find happiness in the new things they offer. It was fun and flirty to see the first meeting, to the first piano session, they had ups, downs and confusion. I honestly loved how they made him confused because his lost prevented him from understanding it. It was a healthy situation that they handled well and the romance that followed was organic. I am very happy to see the older brother step up and take responsibility for his actions, though nothing was his fault, he ensured that his little brother didn't have the same faith that he did. He has my respect.

Loved this series, So if there is a part two, I'm here for it.

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Woo to the young to the no Woo Hoo

Primarily a law drama, which is fine because of the title, it was expected. It delivered on the law aspect of the show, but that was mostly it. The cases were mostly nice, as I enjoy a good law drama, but the dream sequence with the whales were sooooo painful. I like a space out as much as the next person, but it was a bit much. The court room antics were mostly spot on which was nice and the cases were not extraordinary but they were nice. I especially like the realism in the cases because it will be that was in real life, I even loved the realism with the case of with the defense of another mentally disabled person. The fact that everything was taken away from her and no one, not even her mother could really understand why she was crying is heartbreaking.

Their was an attempt at romance in this from the onset, but it really wasn't anything to notice really. I loved Jung Myung , he was a boss among bosses, kind and supportive where ever it was needed. His hospital visit was the worst, I literally prayed for this fictional character after. It was amazing to have a side character that can connect with people so well.

Kwon Min was the biggest snake I have ever seen in a law firm, like he needed to get met in an alley and have things happen to him that cannot be proven. He was really nice to look at though, but still wanted to punch that beautiful face.

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Enjoyable for the most part

I actually enjoyed this show for the most part, but it has a lot to be desired. A lot of it was unnecessary... Let me get the bad stuff out of the way first...

The story had so much potential, but I think the execution was a bit mediocre. They had me in the beginning but it quickly turned to confusion; unless I don't understand the law, you usually can't get married a second time unless the first is nullified. I am always sickened by people treating their children like cattle to be married off to some family for power plays, that is sick. Get a hobby. The acting was a little forced at times but it wasn't horrifying, just mostly over the top at some cringy moments. Also, no way the legal team wouldn't recognise the name that frequenting the documents in their office as the wife.

Honestly the best character in this show is Woo Gwang, I honestly wish I had a ride or die friend like him. Always looking out for everyone's best interests, despite always being treated like he isn't good enough. So many people did him dirty, but he still smiles and supports everyone. Most of them didn't deserve him. I hope he finds happiness.
Ji Ho was kinda hilarious to watch, I don't think he ever fully became human and that was a nice touch to his development. It would have been nice to know why he has no social skills, the small flash backs didn't really do anything to support his character but at least we know he was like this from young.

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Perfect - A must watch

This movie was worth the time I spent watching it. Despite maintaining the innocence of the characters, their development seemed natural. The lack of teen drama in this teen drama was sooooo refreshing, taking me on a ride I didn't know I needed. The cinematography wasn't epic, but it did set the scenes extreme well. The candle light scene being my favourite, and even though there were many moments where I thought they were going to ruin it with a useless sex scene, it never came. Just playful banter between the two male leads and silly antics from the supporting friends, and when I say supporting friends, I mean, SUPPORTING friends. You will know what I mean when the scene comes on, because no matter what happens, they are still friends and even if he has no one else, it is something he can depend on. The progression was well done and I appreciated seeing the characters grow into love, without realising it.

The casts' acting was on point throughout and while their were no major scene for truly top of the line acting to be showcased, the entire cast did very well. Their chemistry lead me to believe that these were a real group of friends. The laughs, the foolery, the concern, the love, ain't nothing better than the wholesome relationships that existed here.

One more thing... They (his friends) shouldn't have been trying so hard to push them together or get him to admit something that he wasn't ready to admit. The wrong thing done for the correct reason is still the wrong thing, but I will give them credit for not pushing to hard.

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