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Romanticizes Toxic Relationships and Sexual Assault
Let me just say that a plot based around one of the leads being homophobic (regardless of the reasoning) was definitely off putting for me, but I wanted to watch this because it's one of the BL "classics". I should have listened to the warnings because this show is hot garbage and is actively harmful to queer representation in the media.We have an actual sexual assault in episode one, cool cool. Episode two - more sexual assault, while he is CRYING and asking him to stop. Episode three - more sexual assault - he actually starts to enjoy it this time but guess what? He asked repeatedly to stop before they got to that point. That's still sexual assault. This is the first three episodes.
Episode four - Type says he'll have sex with Tharn to "repay him" so they're "even". WHAT???? I feel like I'm losing braincells. Why would you WANT to have sex with someone who offers to sleep with you to "get it over with"????
Honestly it just perpetuates the completely bogus stereotype that gay people are dangerous rapists and I can't stand that. "I couldn't hold back my feelings" is not an excuse for assaulting someone. And yes, these are 1000000% unquestionably sexual assaults.
People excuse this drama because its "of its time" but it was 2019. Not even four years ago. Not 1980. Consent was a thing.
Even if I wanted to overlook the multiple assaults on Type performed by Tharn (which I don't), they go on to have a completely toxic relationship where they are both completely selfish jerks to one another for the purposes of drama. Type (regardless of his trauma) is an absolutely horrible friend and a completely disastrous partner who is not only hurtful but actively toxic. There's really no other plot to speak of outside of this toxic-for-the-sake-of-entertainment relationship.
I'm convinced at this point that MAME has never seen an actual healthy and functioning queer relationship or just refuses to write anything that isn't toxic. Even for entertainment purposes there is just so much better out there. Stop objectifying and making sexual assault "sexy." It isn't.
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This my most faveorite Thai BL. Hope for a Season 2. Or a Movie.
Mew and Gulf fits the role.
Mew - Loving unconditionally, but aggresive,
Gulf - Love how he make face, his smiles can melt you away especially when he blush.
I will watch until the end to answer my questions.
But i strong ly recommend season 2. If they give a second season, same cast. All of the cast fits ist role especiallu techno and tharns friend.
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I really don’t understand the love for this show.I wanted to like it, I really did, but from the start Tharn is just a sex pest /abuser. He should be in prison!
Yes Type was homophobic but he had reasons.
There are no reasons or excuses to molest someone in their sleep.
I abandoned the show after the molestation and went to watch something else but decided to come back and see if it got better. I made it through episode 6 and decided it’s just that worth it. I can’t support a relationship based on abuse.
How is this portrayed as normal in this day and age?
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Tharn is a very caring person that he always makes sure that the other people aren't getting hurt. This is how Type got his attention by trying to make Tharn to move out which showed him Type's vulnerable side. But with every moment they had together and by getting to know Type, Tharn fell in love with him even more than his passed relationships.
It took Type a while to actually be able to trust someone enough to confess all his passed to. Tharn accomplished something that not even his friends could. Type is a person with a really heavy baggage.
By knowing everything that Type went through you could totally understand why he acts the way he does. But every time he did something wrong to Tharn that wasn't right you could always see that he was regretful. Throughout the whole series you could feel all the emotions that the actors were conveying. The last few episodes were an emotional rollercoaster.
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Unexpected scenes of romance and kisses and moreover better understanding of gay love.Awesome expressions and feeings of type so cute that you can't wait to watch him again and again.
Trailer has already made me curious to know whats next in this series.
Very unique story included someone's past and only love can change bad memories into true faithful love.
Osts are cool
Curious to watch other couples in this series.
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Trigger warnings !
If i could rate this the lowest of the lowest i would. Very disgusting story ! very disturbing. It triggered me so much that i couldn’t barely finish it. The producers or someone could’ve told the story better. Thailand needs to stop fetishizing r*pe it’s very unprofessional & disgusting ! I don’t understand why Thailand keeps doing this, it doesn’t make the story any better it just makes viewers uncomfortable. The acting was slightly okay, but some parts of the series are completely disturbing.Was this review helpful to you?
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TW for sexual assault and homophobia
This was one of the first BLs I ever watched, and honestly, it was traumatising and off putting. As an SA victim, this show is literally so triggering to watch, and also as a member of the LGBT community, it's so uncomfortable. So if you're sensitive to these topics, please do yourself a favour and don't watch it. But also just in general, don't watch it. It's so strange. There is no excuse to force yourself on someone, even if that person is homophobic and "deserves it" (no one does), and in what world is sexual assault going to change anyone's opinion on gay people???Was this review helpful to you?
I just love every part of it!????????
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I find that the story is a bit toxic. Jealousy always revolves in a relationship but the jealousy exhibited in this show is very intense. There are some things that can be improved on the story and the character portrayal.The struggle and climax is somehow okay. Most of the characters are problematic although the chemistry of the lead actors were indeed a check.
The ost is beautiful. I think there’s a week that I am only playing it’s album on one streming app. It’s a must-watch!
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The best BL romance ever
I wont talk much about the plot coz obviously its not really new. What makes this drama standout number one is the perfect casting. Apart fromThe leads overflowing chemistry the supporting casts were equally significant.
Tharn and type though some parts were overly done, you can hardly notice because the climax scenes were really done well by both actors. The character development of type is what i like most. He was afterall the confused character but how they built his character was pure bliss. I find his love pure and authentic. Regardless how he handled his stages of acceptance it was apparent he was very sure of his feelings both season 1 and 2. I love how he is protrayed as not expressive in words but his actions are more heartwarming in many occasions than tharn.
I highly recommend this to people not familiar with BL dramas. Wish to see them both again in future project
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Angst, Passion, Rawness and Grit
This is a difficult series to review. On the one hand, it is filled with intense chemistry between the main actors and some of the most passionate romance scenes I have ever seen (nothing pornographic however). The story represents personal growth for each in their own way. However, two things is of concern to me and are bothersome. . One is the just too cavalier attitude of sexual abuse. The second criticism I have of this series, and it is a big one, is its overuse of physical abuse. You can read my full review on my blog at ppbongi.medium.com.Was this review helpful to you?
