average bl drama that could have been great if executed differently
The drama started with a unique and well-executed storyline but became confusing in the second half. To be honest, I had no idea what was going on—which storyline was the real one? What was happening? In the end, it all made sense, but it was kind of disappointing. Also, they could have done a better job of editing the scenes. It is a real shame as the drama started really strong.On the other hand, the acting was superb, especially the second leads, Korn and Tonkla, who stole the show. The intimate scenes were ?
Overall, it was an average BL drama that could have been great if executed differently.
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The main couple should have been Korn and Ton Kla
4 Minutes is okay but it got me so confused of what is really happening that I don’t think that the show really worked. The story is about this rich kid and a doctor that got entangled in this crazy family drama but it is also about a character named Great, rich kid, who got the ability to see 4 minutes to the future. Now, I will have to say that the premise is good and that the premise is strong. We have a good set of characters here and they are put in the story so well that I think they were able to serve their purpose. The love story of Great and Tyme felt more secondary to the story which I won’t mind but their love story is not even as interesting as the love story of the secondary couple of the show – Korn and Ton Kla. The time travel aspect of the show is where things got a bit trippy and I feel like the execution I confusing. The story on its own is pretty good already. The story is interesting because we have a strong family drama with the story of Ton Kla and Korn. Bas as Korn is just really good. The character had a good character development and we got to see him try both options that he was put in and it is actually sad to see how his character ended because we got such a good portrayal and a good contrast to what is happening to him mentally. It must have been hard for him to be in such position where he cannot do so much but had to so many things. His relationship with Ton Kla took a very tragic turn considering that they are both cheating on each other for different reasons but they died together. They are in a very sexual relationship and we got to see the naked body of Bas in this show and I will never complain. I feel like the love story of Korn and Ton Kla had so many good scenes and the story is just more interesting. There was a point in the show that I was wishing that they could have been the leads and the show will focus more on their perspective. Compared to them, the love story of Great and Tyme fails to deliver that and the time changes were just pretty much confusing that everything that happened in the first five episodes were erased in the sixth episode as they go back to the timeline. Basically, what they did is to show how things will actually happen if the four minutes thing will not occur and the way it changed the story is not even that drastic. Therefore, the entire phenomena felt very much unnecessary as the events will all still be the same. This is what is disappointing because this just says that everything that we watched so far were erased and that we just wasted our time. It is just bad storytelling and writing in the main storyline and I feel like I invested in the wrong story considering how slow things were in the first few episodes and how quick it is for the sixth episode to catch us all up to what happened. This is all a miss and I am a bit disappointed. I also would have wanted to see more of them together because the interest with their love story never really picked up. They have few good scene here and there but they have spent most of their times apart and the romantic relationship was never really or strongly established. This is where my dismay is and I feel like the concept that we got introduced to at the beginning really meant nothing to the main story line since we just got to hear it again in the last episodes in a few seconds before the end but, other than that, there is nothing there. The story is basically just 3 episodes long and that is it. It could have been so much shorter but this could still be so much better considering that Bible and Jes have good chemistry when they are together but they failed to use this in the show to its full potential. They are also very hot individuals and we got to see it. I am thankful for that. For the story, it could have been handled and executed for so much better.Was this review helpful to you?
4 Minutes That Seemed Like 8
Essentially, you must buy into the premise that our physical brain will cease to function after 4 minutes without oxygen. This of course, is a truism. But what this series then does is push forward a premise that during those 4 minutes without oxygen, people who are experiencing that trauma, relive ‘life’ in various manners within that 4-minute window period. For some, they can perceive events that will occur 4 minutes in the future. Why this series is so confusing is that it attempts to project too much story with too many people. Admittedly, I am old, and I have a difficult time following a train of thought for one individual and I am pushing it for two people. But when you have multiple people affected by the advancement of 4 minutes in the future with a number of different alternatives for each, my mind begins to jellify. Logic becomes inoperative here. Everything makes sense because nothing actually does. It depends upon the time frame you are currently in. Therefore, there is no logic. Consequently, I am lost.I am bemused by criticism of this series from people who state there are too many NC scenes. I did not see any, so I am not sure what they are talking about. For those who read this, this IS an adult series with an adult theme. There is nothing pornographic or even sexually offensive. If you find it so, then stop watching. Do not impose your standards on others for that will become a dangerous precedent There are way more obscene subject matters such as infidelity, murder, suicide, illegal gambling, bullying, abuse, and yet we are concerned about a few scenes of two guys laying in bed semi-naked? Incongruent, silly, and cretinous thinking.
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This was highly disappointing
I don't even know what to say about this mess of a series. I can't believe I waited this long to watch this only to be highly disappointed.First of all, the acting is terrible. Absolutely cringe. I expected better of Bible because I just adored his character of Vegas in KinnPorsche but whatever this is was is not it.
Bible as a bottom isn't working. The new partner is very talented but it's obvious that he's having to carry Bible a good majority of the time and I hate saying that because I really did enjoy Bible in KinnPorsche.
I don't like the new ship either and it's not that it's any fault of Jes' because he's a damn good actor but there's no chemistry with Bible. And Jes has always had good chemistry with all of his costars. Why is it so different with Bible? I don't know but it isn't working for me.
Second of all, the overwhelming use of NC scenes is disappointing. There's no storyline at all. And not to mention how unrealistic the sex scenes are. Totally unrealistic. Don't even get me started on the full frontal shot. It's very obvious that the over use of NC scenes were used to draw people in to distract them from the bad acting and no storyline. The lack of facial expressions from Bible is also concerning. I don't know what the hell happened to Bible but something is off with him. Jes my guy, please go back to what you were doing before. BL isn't for you dude. You're too talented for this disaster. You shouldn't have to carry someone 24/7.
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A Must-Watch!
I was super excited to see Bible work with Jes in this show, and BOY did they deliver!! This show was absolutely incredible and had me at the edge of my seat every episode. A thrilling, action-packed plotline was perfectly partnered with a slowly forming romance between the main leads, and side characters that could stand alone in their own series round it out beautifully. The only potential issue with this one was that the 18+ rating needs to be taken real seriously....both with the violence and explicit sex scenes.When Great (Bible) hits and kills a woman while driving, he suddenly finds himself with a strange ability: he is occasionally (and not of his own will) sent back in time 4 minutes to fix mistakes. After preventing the death of this woman, she still ends up in the hospital. Great, feeling bad about this, goes to visit her and meets Dr. Tyme (Jes). The two slowly get to know each other, but it seems their lives are more intertwined than they thought. Great's family's shady business seems to be willing to go to any lengths to continue their work, and Tyme seems to be somehow connected to all this. Meanwhile, Great's brother Korn (Bas) and his boyfriend Tonkla (Fuaiz) seem to be more involved in the inner workings of this shady family business, which is straining their relationship.
I can't begin to describe how incredible this show was. The plot twists were INCREDIBLE and had me sitting in shock at the end of the episodes. I can't possibly describe all the interesting plot points that happen without horrible spoilers, but it is truly an experience to watch it. I love when a plot doesn't only revolve around the romance, and this one definitely isn't focused on it, but uses the romance to enhance the plot. Again, the explicit scenes in this show were a bit much for me, but overall it was fantastic and I would highly recommend it.
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1What can you do in 4Minutes?
You can listen to Why Don't You Stay by Jeff Satur.You can watch an episode of Back to Seventeen.
You can drink a Thai Milk Tea.
The things that happened in four minutes here though..
Saying anything would spoil something, in essential, that would mean I can say nothing about the story.
But even this statement is an indicator of how mind bending the plot is, it keeps you on your toes, makes you come up with theories and you're invested throughout, just waiting to get all the answers to the tens and hundreds of questions that will inevitably pop up in your mind.
The synopsis is basis enough to go off on, at least according to me, since that way, there's no ideas on what you can expect, you can just let the complexity and intrigue of the story surprise you.
What you can expect though, in addition to the above, is great acting, NC scenes and brilliant cinematography. You'll want to rewatch the episodes over and over again to see if you missed any details and with eight episodes, it's a series you can watch quickly and revisit as many times as you want.
So grab your notebooks and pens, grab someone to discuss theories with, and just go for it. If you're not in the mood for something this complex and confusing, set it aside and come back to it later, because it is so worth it.
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I loved it!
An excellent, very interesting series. The fantasy aspect is not excessive and the police plot is well handled. The pace is good, with no lulls. You're captivated by the story.Sensitive subjects are dealt with without exaggeration: corruption, mafia, murder, impunity. A welcome change from the constant sensationalism of this kind of story.
There's no Manicheanism, and we know that not everything is black and white. Another good point.
As for the many very explicit sex scenes, apart from the first one, which I found excessive, the others fit the story well. The first scene between the 2 heroes is hooootttt
Best BL series of 2024?
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Definitely worth watching plus very original concept!
I'm so surprised the main couple got a happy ending here or more like that none of them died and that it wasn't just 4 minutes imagination and the series didn't end like DFF where I absolutely hated the way it ended. It was really great and interesting to see a series where a popular BL pairing was separated. JjayFuaiz nailed their roles and though they didn't end up together and most probably wouldn't even if Tonkla didn't die, I really loved their story. It was really sad but actually realistic. They were true lovers to enemies and that's how the story should end. It's also good to know that in the end Tonkla and Korn still loved each other and Korn died with him. It's probably better for him after the shits he went through for his father, even separated from Tonkla to save his family business... and he deserved peace in the end.I really love the way this story was written and that they showed us that some criminals can really change their perspective and want to redeem. In the end Great was really well written and was lucky enough that Tyme loved him too much to leave him and also that he got the chance to live a much better life.
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Setting the standards for BL
This show is soo good it feels illegal to even write a review of it. Like I don't want to spoil the thrill for others watching it for the first time.This show has made me rethink my ratings for the series that I have previously rated higher. So I give this series a 100/10.
There were some minor loopholes offcourse but despite that I would still say for a Thriller, Mystery, romance(if it was) this show is a trendsetter for BLs.
So I will rather keep it short
Why to watch this series:
1. Storytelling might seem confusing but it makes up for it in the end and that is the reason what makes you soo engaged to the series as you'll have a lot of questions.
2. Beautiful top quality cinematography
4. Amazing acting from the whole cast
5. CGi and visual effects done right
6. Unique storyline and engaging plot
7. Flawed and complex characters
8. NC scenes were realistic and didn't feel cringe or fake
Improvement points:
Series should have been atleast 10-12 episodes rather than 8 episodes to explore the Main characters more.
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OSCAR WINNING SERIES
Woowo , mind-blowing, masterpiece, I didn't expect to see such solid and intresting plot from thai bl industry.. this is specially for time travel lovers... I like the was they played with timelines and in last the wrapped up everything perfectly.. no loophole whole 4 minute concept was perfectly explained in whole series... Their is 3 timeline in which 2 timelines are Virtual (fake) world ..In last 10 min of ep 8 it was explained why and what "4 min "actually is...
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(Spoiler) Pls remember everything that happens with kla and korn is reality, they just used 4 min concept for Thyme and great ..
And just focus on each and every single details ( cardiac arrest) ....
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One of the best
series was good and well-made for mestory was different and new
I watched each episode several times:)
Actores was wonderful and I liked the chemistry between Jess and Bible, they look good together
I liked the series but I wish episodes were longer.
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A True Gold Star Show
First, the story: BOC has gathered together some super talented actors,who are spectacular at conveying their characters' emotions. I have not, at any time, been taken out of a moment because of bad acting. Every single actor has kept me enthralled in the story. That's unusual for me in a Thai BL. second, the story itself and how it's being parceled out each episode is chef's kiss to perfection. No repeating plot points and detours through stupid side stories that do not pertain to the main plot.Was this review helpful to you?
