it's not that bad

okay hear me out bc the first 6 or so episodes are very slow and somewhat background fodder but I also really do appreciate the way they built the characters and the story up.

I will say the number one plus and negative for this show is that it's perhaps TOO realistic. everything moved at about the pace of real life and was filled with just as much stupid decisions and long contemplations.

but in many ways that's where it also excelled, bc despite everything I really felt like they portrayed a realistic gay (or not gay) relationship. feom beginning to end it felt very realistic to me.

and especially from episode 8 on it really paid off but the build up was pretty crucial. I don't understand why people say there was no character growth when I feel like the whole story hinged on that and made it very clear that it happened. I also didn't really hate any characters which is a plus.

both the leads I liked. and people can complain about the crying but it was mostly while he was drunk which is also very believable. again, I think this show was incredibly honest and that probably annoys people who either haven't lived that reality, hate that stuff, or would like to pretend it doesn't exist.

do I need this level of real life realism in my dramas? probably not. but I really did end up liking it. mostly because the acting was solid, especially from keng. and the chemistry and intimacy felt very real. like even the awkward getting back together conversation felt genuinely like one I have had before.

overall it does not deserve as bad of a rep as it has on this site but I recommend skimming past a lot of the first 6 episodes to save time

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disarming and perfect but definitely not your typical bl

I had no idea what to expect going in which is ideal I think unless you expect all bls to follow a certain arc

as someone who has and still does live with depression and mental health issues this was an incredibly impactful story about how it feels to overcome your own demons

there was also tremendous moments of levity and humour which sold me from the jump. i loved both characters and the execution of the angel was so well done

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in the end the fact that he was responsible for his own happiness was so profound and beautiful to me. sometimes we need that outside source to tell us what we already know and motivate us to change. and the fact that be created that for himself in this very real and sassy angel character is just . i don't really have the words, it's masterful storytelling honestly

I haven't yet rewatched it but I know l'll come back to this again bc it has all the melancholy realness of life but ultimately ends happily and reminds us that there's always hope

it might not be for everyone but i really encourage everyone to understand the meaning and care less about their expectations

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wish it were better

I'm sorry but I just couldn't enjoy the last 60% of this drama. people want plot but this plot was convoluted and not convincing

I liked.the beginning but as soon as they kept piling on supernatural elements with spy stuff it all became very messy and bad.

i don't believe for a second that tharn wouldn't have the intuition to know the doc was bad. that was highly suspect to me but they hinged half the plot on that point

and I'm not a fantasy fan so i didn't particularly enjoy those elements but also they weren't worked into the narrative in a believable way? i spent the latter half of the show just waiting for it to end. even though i loved the leads

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PERFECTION

does no one understand that this show is satire? that's good bc it's a hallmark of good satire if no one notices.

nonetheless, its perfectly executed from cinematography to styling to acting to tropes. every second was entertaining to me.

like hello the lotus? and then he almost did the catch him falling trope but then just let him fall? and toey is a gangster???? hello in what universe? its inverted tropes all over the place

also, the music they do use I will never forget.
everything about it is perfect if you understand what they're doing. otherwise I could see why it's confusing

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so fun and stupid and lovely

I love this show. It's very entertaining and the characters are extremely well thought out and developed from the jump which is nice.

I am a Latte appreciater bc he reminds me the most of friends of mine and also shows the most heart in the world.

Also one of those shows where I like the dynamics so much that I don't have a definitive end game couple in mind, and that's rare in bls.

Probably my favourite parts are how sitcomy it is which makes the characters very lovable but not stuck into one role and how sex positive it is.

This feels very unique and fresh in the thai bl space and I absolutely love this take on things. Especially the very natural weaving of different sexualities and crushes without unnecessary angst about it. This is what queer shows should be (but I still love the classic bls for what they are as well).

Lastly, peak's endless bi-panic is the highlight for me.

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