A show with a unique concept

•Every you, Every me basically follows the oneshot concept of fixed couples which some might know from reading fanfictions. Seeing the execution of this concept on screen is a breath of fresh air.

• For most part, I enjoyed this show. I liked the idea of the actors having stories that were in no connection with each other. Plus, with the genre of each story being different, it gave viewers liberty to pick a story of their choice. •The first two episodes had different stories and settings. Then, for the remaining six episodes, the story was made in two parts. Episode 3&4, 5&6 and 7&8 are related. This kind of threw me off, cause I would've appreciated them to stick to the one-story episode dynamic. Luckily, the storylines in the these episodes were interesting enough to keep me hooked, they I find them a bit clichéd and predictable at times.
•MickTop is a really pair. They both had great chemistry. Plus, given that each story has a different theme to it (basically all are romance, but with additional concepts like soulmates, boss-employee, etc). So, they were able to showcase their versatility as actors through these episodes. I really loved Top in his long hair era, that was a cherry to the eye. And Mick's emotional scenes in ep.4 were very impactful to me. The other characters were also good in their roles, and the occasional side couples in the stories were also a delightful to see.

•Overall, Every you, Every me is definitely an underrated gem. The concept is unique and the execution and acting is great. I just wish it had more episodes so we would have more choices and storylines to watch. But this intiative suffices in every bit.

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It raised a high standard for Bl series production

•KinnPorsche is by far one of the most legendary bl series till date. The mafia concept is a pretty high stakes one, given how rich mafias are portrayed in fiction and how action packed their lives are. But KinnPorsche defied all the odds and definitely rose up to the sky. And I can definitely say that it deserved every ounce of support that it got.

•KinnPorsche's synopsis is fairly simple, and if underestimated, can feel as if you're watching a Wattpad story come to life. The romance between a mafia boss and his bodyguard. Thought that nothing unusual? Well, the series biggest advantage is how they developed this dynamic. Instead of showing us cheesy scenes and a fast moving relationship, we got to see a good amount of tension between them. The ups and downs, the secret attacks they had deal with. They conflicts within the Theerapanyakul kept me hooked and I was surprised to find the family divided as the major and minor. The various secrets they hid were also interesting and got me gripping on seat, desparate to uncover these hidden truths. And, being from the mafia family ultimately brands you with some red flags. Kinn and Vegas had their fair share of toxic traits and their rivalry was inevitable. There was comedic relief in form of Tankhun and the bodyguards at times. This allowed to us viewers to have some relief and not feel like we are just stuck in the suspense and action forever.

•Kinn and Porseche's relationship is not entirely perfect. To be honest, Kinn had more than a few moments were he was an inconsiderate jerk towards Porsche. Though it was to protect him, I still think he could've handled it a bit better, instead of making poor Porsche suffer. Porseche's dominance and assertiveness was really a charm and it was refreshing to see how he had his own rules and the way he slapped Kinn in that bathroom scene was just a surprise for me. MileApo's chemistry was top-notch and their equally dominating presence and personality made me even more invested in their relationship.

•Vegas and Pete was totally an example of a toxic relationship. Vegas was emotionally and physically abused by his father, and had all of his life tried to surpass Kinn. He vented all of his frustration by physically and sexually torturing Pete after catching him red handed. This torture totally shows how much a red flag Vegas is. And as much as Pete know it, he still can't let go of Vegas. Vegas was a monster, and the atrocious things he did to Pete are definitely irreversible. But this horrible episode is what got them to understand each other. Vegas became a person who was capable. Meanwhile, Pete somehow managed to love Vegas despite of the torture and even resigned as a bodyguard to be with him. This love is toxic, but also proves that love is blind.

•Kim and Porschay are surprisingly my favourite couple among them, despite the fact that they never became one. The fanboy x his idol troupe was interesting. I know that probably because of Barcode being a minor and Jeff being an adult they didn't do any sort of sexual or romantic scene. But the scenes they had was than enough for me to root for them. Their ending had me in splits. What Kim did to Porschay definitely got the latter hurt and depressed, but at the same time, I understood his reasons and where he is coming from. I also hoped for a season two so that they got the closure they deserved. While this may never happen, I have hopes for their future projects (Happy Ending and Wuju Bakery)

•In terms of side characters, I could go on for hours, so I will keep it brief. Tankhun is superior comedy material. Period. The bodyguards are amazing (Big deserved better). Time was totally jerk and Tay needs to leave him. Macau is lovely brother. Vegas's father deserves to rot in hell. Tawan's presence was unwelcomed (but I really love Na Naphat).

•This series has a really excellent Osts. Jeff Satur's "Why don't you stay" is emotionally compelling and I really like his vocal tone. The main Ost "Free fall" takes the cake for fitting the action concept very well (I could go on talking about it, but let's keep it short)

•Overall, I enjoyed KinnPorsche as it completely devoured and gave justice to the Mafia concept. Aside from the obvious red flag relationships in this story, everything was excellent and well executed. Props the actors and production team. This show is the STANDARD for the production quality of Bl series.

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Stellar performance with a plot that scatters your emotions

• Jack & Joker: U steal my Heart has a plot that is all over the place and can create a surge of emotions in viewers. The hype around the show was given justice through the acting skills of each and every actor and the chemistry showcased by the main leads.

•First, lets talk about the plot, shall we. I did not see the pilot teaser of this show and went straight ahead with the episodes, thinking that synopsis gave me a good idea of what I'm going to watch. From what I understood through the synopsis is that Jack and Joker, though with clashing personalities and challenging jobs (as a debt collector and thief respectively), end up joining forces for some sort of grand heist, developing a love-hate relationship. Never in a billion dreams did I think I would face a shared past with this "Strangers to Friends to Enemies to Lovers" troupe. It's not bad, but it's not what I expected. Nevertheless, I didn't let that stop me from watching. But going on forward, the show gave me a heavy sense of deja vu with it's romance side of story. JackJoker's relationship felt similar to that of VeeMark in Love Mechanics (which also starred YinWar). That did not sit right, especially given how sneaky and playful Joker should be (Mark was an emotional and heartbroken mess because of Vee). Joker's character fizzled out from being a fearless and feisty thief to a lovesick fool in search of redemption. Jack was no better. At first, his anger towards Joker felt reasonable, but then in the second half his anger and hatred towards Joker got me conflicted. Joker saved him from being lifelong indebted to that boss by stealing the ring, but Jack never saw that, and instead felt it as betrayal cause Joker had promised to never steal. But then again, the theft had resulted in Toi Ting (a young girl for whom they both cared) getting into critical condition as she was physically abused by the boss's henchmen, which only justifies his anger towards Joker to an extent. There was also this confusion I had gotten regarding as to how a normal ring had so much power, but the last episode did give me a bit of explanation. Then there was a robbery at the bank by Joker, which was executed pretty unrealistically. And the whole game thing in last episode felt petty to me. But the whole "Plan A, B, C" situation in episode 11 definitely lightened my mood, and I was surprised to find Hope tagging along. The entire story has given me mixed feelings though.

•If the plot gave me reasons to criticize the show, the acting gave me a reason to love it. War has always been a phenomenal actor. His emotional range and versatility have always left me speechless. Jack & Joker is definitely a step up for him. The quirky disguises which Joker took on, especially that of the make up lady, proved just how fantastic he is as an actor. The aggressive ways in which he flirted with Jack were equally amusing and entertaining to watch. Then in the second half of the story he devoured the angst scenes. His sorrowful cries showed how much he was in, pain, especially when Jack told him to never show his face. The pain he had after he got rejected by his father was also sad to watch. And of course, the sulky and devastated look he had in his face watching Jack entertain Rosé as if she were his lover. War as Joker is one of the best casting of this year. Yin is also significantly improving. He was able to convey the grudge Jack holds against Joker as well as the discomfort he had after being forced into a relationship with Rosé. His action scenes were also fantastic and well done. He is also a perfect casting for the role. The chemistry between the two is always a winner for me. Though their romance was slow burn and had lots of ups and downs, I enjoyed every minute of when they were together. Those kisses were chef's kiss and Jack's simple proposal in the end was adorable. I just wished that Joker would've had a proper apology from Jack for having brutally berated him. But the acting and chemistry of YinWar was the key highlight of the show.

•This shows side characters were also memorable. I never thought that there would be some sort of romantic tension between Aran and Tattoo. And though they weren't given the screentime and closure expected from them, I was actually somehow contented with what I had got from them. I was surprised that I actually like the HopeSave couple. Despite the fact that they both had done from bad things to Jack, I must say that I admired the fact that Hope stayed by Save's side and understood the latter's situation. Their redemption arc was what I needed and it kind of filled up the space of mind demanding for Aran and Tattoo. Holy was a great friend to Joker and Tattoo and I loved his funny ideas. Jack's Grandma was a whole different vibe. Her being considerate towards Joker, fangirling and shipping her grandson and Joker, and fighting with boss's henchmen were first class bl fangirl things. She was very relatable. Ting was very cute and I really felt my blood boil after seeing how ruthlessly she was attacked. Rosé gives me mixed feelings, but I mostly feel happy that she let Jack go in the end. Joker's family felt like completely jerks to me in the starting, but them wanting to rekindle with him and accepting him was good for me as long as it made Joker happy. And we don't talk about the boss and Carbon........just that they got what they deserved in the end....... humiliation.

•Overall, the saving grace for this story is clearly it's cast, it's production, the chemistry of YinWar and the comedic relief scenes. It had ambition, but failed in it's execution, but still managed to retain a few elements to keep the viewers entertained.

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In the end, all that matters is enjoying the experience, and I sure did

• Two Worlds might have sparked mixed reactions from many, but for me, it's one of my favourite transmigration stories and no one can change my mind (I may or may not be a bit biased)

• Let's first discuss the plot. Now, this plot isn't perfection. I could see the plot holes here and there. But they weren't much for me to stop this series entirely. I enjoyed the plot, and I noticed that like any other transmigration story I must have my focus, otherwise it's going to be messy and confusing on the surface. I must also say that I was intrigued with this story since I saw it's pilot teaser, so I may have spent lot of time into grasping each and every aspect of it. But that helped enjoy my watching experience instead of feeling like this was a waste of my time. I do think that some things that happened in the pilot could have been retained in the series, especially the scenes of the death of the first world's Phupha and the second world's Khram. Those scenes seemed as if there was no effort into doing them. Tai's large knife was not at all intimidating to me, and made me laugh instead. But I figured out that those elements didn't bother me. Never had I ever thought we would be introduced to a virus around the finale, but guess that's how the novel is. As for the ending, I believe both Tai and Khram ended up in the second world (in contrary to what I guess happened in the novel). But I was somehow satisfied, since I never thought it as an open ending.

•I personally loved MaxNat's chemistry as TaiKhram more than I should. I enjoyed it more than the love triangle and would've loved to see them from the begining itself. But I'll admit that GunNat's chemistry as PhupaKhram wasn't bad. They did great with what they were given. I was also somehow rooting for TaiPhupa, even though they barely had any semi-romantic scenes together.
•Individually, their acting is varied. Max is good as usual. Tai's definitely a more healthy tsundere and Max did justice to him. His expressions were fantastic and I loved his hairstyle in the series than in pilot. Also, that voice in which he greeted Phupa in the first episode is my golden scene, I also re-watched that episode due to Max. Tai's relationship with his father is complicated enough for Tai to take him as the only person he shall not kill. The second world Tai is far more delicate and likeable than the first, but I do feel sympathy for the latter. Nat, on the other hand, had some moments where his flared nostrils got on my nerves, but I fell in love with his boba eyes. Also, is it only me or is it noticeable that Nat's lips are of a different shape sometimes? I kind of find them undefined, could be my perception. Plus, the scene where Khram says he will save Tai is funny, considering the guy is short and fragile, who is he exactly going to fight? And again, contrary to popular belief, I could see that Khram took some time to accept his feelings for Tai and move on from Phupa. Speaking of Phupa, I really appreciate Gun's acting. He really fits his role and also did full justice to it. One thing that sometimes made me amused is how Khram always wore those rags when Phupa took him to some modern places like that art exhibition or Bangkok (except for that one banquet scene). Like, please Phupa, give that guy some decent clothes.

•Jao and Wayu's story is also enduring. I was surprised to see them having a past connection and the NC scene was killer. Their same time proposal was also cute. I kind of feel sad for Khrams's parents. In the first world, the father is the widower and in the second world, the mother is widowed and blinded. I really wished they had happiness in both worlds. I loved how understanding Duendao in the first world was towards Khram's feelings for someone else and in the second world, her supporting his blinded mother is so generous. Por is miserable and has toxic masculinity, which he expected from his son after his wife's death, but he couldn't get that. I don't feel any sort of pity for him and just feel sorry for Tai instead. His right man Piak is a shocker. I have never seen a man like him before. Chat and Satreekit being the secondary villains was unexpected. Wiroj having an unrequited crush on Phupa's namesake father was interesting given that he was actually the biological father. Phupa marrying Run and having a son in the end was endearing.

• The soundtrack, especially the instrumental is addictive to me. I also appreciate the production value and the natural scenery. Also, Khram with a bunny is cute. I was not expect to see another cgi tiger in a MaxNat series.

•Overall, this series is not for perfectionists. It's for those who understand and enjoy it regardless of anything. And I'm one of these people.

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Could've been a bit more Healthier

•In terms of chemistry, I can definitely say that this drama deserves it's hype. But when talking about storyline, I have a mixed emotions.

•Addressing the elephant in the room, the plot. When I read the synopsis, I expected the story to be a angsty, healing journey between a traumatized Homophobic and an open homosexual. What I never expected was the ride of mixed emotions and questionable actions. Both Tharn and Type are characters who are hard to root or sympathise for. While what happened with Type is understandably effecting him and causing his homophobia, it doesn't justify the way he treats Tharn. His angry and violent outbursts are pretty toxic. He claims himself as straight, but can't think of Tharn with anyone else. Tharn, on the other hand, first came out to me as a homosexual who won't give up to Type's homophobic demands. But the way he molested Type in his sleep was beyond disgusting. Him loving a man who hates his sexuality is twisted and rather pathetic. Plus, they both also have heavy communication problems, which can be seen as inevitable given the circumstances of their relationship.
•MewGulf's acting and chemistry as TharnType is one that I may easily never forget. Despite having re-watched the series 2 months ago, I can still remember the piping hot tension between them. They are on of those Bl couples who chemistry is one a different level. Whether it's their cheesy romantic scenes or hot NC scenes, they devoured it. Individually also, their portrayal of Tharn and Type is powerful, being able to exhibit the intense emotions both the characters have. While I essentially never feel sad during emotional scenes, their acting was enough for me to understand how efficiently Mew and Gulf were able to connect with their characters in depth.
• The other supporting characters like Techno, Thorn, Champ, Lhong, Puifai, etc are also memorable. This is a pretty decent accomplishment, since most BL shows in the present struggle to showcase effective side characters.

•Overall, TharnType the series might not be completely perfect. Though I appreciate the acting of each actor and the chemistry of the main couple, the toxicity and basis of their relationship makes me question it's generalizibility in real life. There could've been more elements added to upgrade the show, but alas this what we got. I like this show, but it's not one that re-watch frequently.

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Not everyone's cup of tea, but I still sip it

•Now, this isn't a show that would fit the typical bl romance standards of the present.

•First of all, the chemistry between Sarawat and Tine lacks physical intimacy. They basically share hugs, pecks and tight-lipped kisses. The sole basis for audience to believe in their relationships is the cheesy and flirty dialogues. This might not be convincing to many, but as a person who is not a big fan of physical chemistry, I was able to see this as a sign of their relationship.
• Even though communication is the only way through which we understand what their relationship status is, it also is another aspect in which they both lack. Sarawat's stoic nature and Tine's misunderstanding in the second half of the series is completely because they lacked proper communication. And by this, the show also becomes part of the never-ending list of "Shows that Have Lack of Communication", which by now is a clichéd thing.
•The storyline is fairly simple, and many would not understand the need for it to be dragged on beyond 8 episodes. But I feel like that's what was able to give us a better clarity on SarawatTine. I'm sure if the story would've been shorter, there would've been complaints on how fast their relationship progressed, especially considering that Tine was straight at the start of the story.
•I must say that for first time leads, Bright and Win did well, especially the latter. His performance as the cheeky and sassy Tine is remarkable for me, and it made me believe that he has a great future in the entertainment industry. Bright, on the other hand, was good for what he got. Sarawat's stoic and reserved nature was well-suited, given Bright's sharp visuals. But I sometimes found his smirk a bit off-putting. I also loved his vocals and guitar skills a lot.
• Gun as Green is by far a favourite casting choice for me. He was able to embody the annoying and cringey character without making want to gag or feel like his over-the-top, persuasive personality was totally unnecessary. His reactions and his silly arguments with his boyfriend were absolutely funny to me.
•The secondary couple, ManType weren't exactly show stealers for me. The limited screentime for them didn't help, but I still like them. However, the storyline of MilPhukong could've been utilised to make the show even more interesting. They had so much potential, given how their characters backgrounds are. I still consider them as a side couple whose potential GMMTV wasted.

•Overall, this show is fairly simple. It's not for ones who think that simple, friendly gestures can create the foundation for a romantic journey. It can be considered as a bromance with "Bro" being silent and the two characters actually admitting to loving each other romantically. It's good for me, as I love fluffy things.

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A sweet, healthy and funny high school romance that gives me all the feels

• As one of the fans of the show who started watching it on the day is was released, I have to tell everyone that My School President might just be one of the best high school rom-coms of 2022. It had everything, and I just can't contain my joy and adoration towards this Bl.

•The plot feels simple and not so much unique. A school president, son of the principal and typical A grader harbours a long standing crush on the troublemaker, who leads the unsuccessful music club. He sees the desperation of the club as an opportunity to start a romantic relationship with his crush by offering help. Feels a bit familiar. But the charm of the show lies in it's use of characters and comedic elements. Gun's wild imagination as well as his jealousy (with the iconic "Shia Romeo"), the speaker mispelling Chinzilla as Cinderella, Tin's dramatic expressions, Sound initiating the medal kiss scene with Win and Thiuson being the wingman are one of the many funny elements that elevated this simple story and made it worth the wait. The incorporation of creating a music video based on a cover was cool. Also, the fact that the group did not win the music show is a surprise, consider most of the shows based around competition have their character's get a win. It's surprising but adds an element of sorrow and understanding of failure. The show successfully executed it's plot, delivering a comedic, romantic and bit melancholic vibe.

• TinGun were an adorable pair. Gemini and Fourth were relatively rookies at the time but they nailed it, both in terms of acting and chemistry. They might not have had much physical intimacy given their ages, but the cheesy pick up lines and moments they shared were more than enough to make me root for them. Their relationship was very healthy. Tin's green flag with a bit if mischievous and flirty flair. Like when he tricked Gun into almost adding the formers surname at a monastery. Or when he used the symbols of Sodium, Radium and Potassium to spell out "Cute" in Thai (Narak). Also, when Gun called Tin his friend, his dramatic crying expressions and reaction while telling it to his friend Thiuson is unforgettable. He is also supportive of Gun, which was evident when he decided to rush to Gun's music competition instead of attending some important medical school application (something like that). Gun is also pretty sassy, especially when he is jealous. He does have a bit of trouble admitting his feelings, mainly because of the club's rule of not allowing the members to date till they achieve their first win. But after coming clean, he doesn't back out. This relationship is one that I constantly root for.

•The other relationships in the story are also good. WinSound's enemies to lovers relationship was interest as well as seeing a bit of rivalry between Sound and Tin, though it got quickly dissolved. Yo and his girlfriend were also adorable, and their struggle in getting accepted by the club's mentor added another layer of tension to the story. Thiuson and Por were an unexpected one, but they were genuinely cute and I wish they had more screentime. Pat being left out is kind of sad but comedic at the same time. Gun's mother is such a gem and supportive to her son's relationship with Tin. I really appreciated how she made her son realise just of how deep Tin's love is for him. Tin's parents, especially his father were amusing. I thought his mother would come out as a lot more controlling and oppressive but that luckily didn't happen. Khajorn was for, majority of the time, a jerk but latter he watered down.

•The Ost is also my favourite, especially the cover of "Just being friendly" (originally by Tilly birds). This cover has to be my most favourite one and was on repeat for me for several weeks.

•Overall, My School President hits all the notes for me and it's on my re-watch list. I will never forget this Bl in a longtime and genuinely recommend to people who are new to the Blogging world, want something light or are looking for a musical themed high school series.

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How a simple story can be enhanced by execution and acting

•Love in the Air is a fairly simple story for me, as I have read countless books and novels that have a similar concept. But through its production value, script choices, acting and top-notch chemistry, the show was able to create a long-lasting impression on me.

•The 13 episodes are basically divided into two parts, which is pretty interesting for me. I like this approach since it gives both couples equal amount of screentime and we as viewers can explore their relationship in depth. Given that both the pairs of couples had some prominent developments in their storyline, this choice seems fair and reasonable. If their stories were to go simultaneously, then there would've been a lot of filler scenes and cramping in 45 minutes. The first six and half of seventh episode focus on PhayuRain's story and then the remaing episodes focus on PrapaiSky's development.

•PhayuRain are by far my favourite. Their story might appear convention since the dynamic between the two is a typical dominant top x submissive bottom one, with a lot of sweet and fluffy elements. But that's where it's charm lies. I really enjoyed seeing how the clever and cunning Phayu managed to get the naive and confused Rain to fall for him without the latter even realising it. There were minor scenes which gave second hand embarassment (iykyk) , but overlooking that, I was still able to enjoy it. Phayu may across as arrogant and narcissistic, but he is actually caring and loves Rain unconditionally. He is also protective and will sacrifice his respect if it means saving Rain's life. Meanwhile, Rain is also pretty lovesick. Of course, he is dumb, innocent and easily trusting, but he is also protective and feisty when it comes to his man. Their dynamic was very sweet and BossNoeul's chemistry made their romance even more believable. The NC scene was on fire.

•PrapaiSky are one of the most legendary side couples I have seen in Bl dramas. They're so good that I would've definitely had second couple syndrome hadn't I had noticed PhayuRain first. Their story is more preferred because it had substance in the form of the angst that came from Sky's past. Though it wasn't nothing new to me, but the execution was compelling enought for me to continue with the story. Their dynamic is basically that of the black cat (Sky) and golden retriever (Prapai). Now, many people have issues with Prapai's character having a stalkerish personality, as he used to constantly text message Sky despite of the latter's constant resistance and blockings. Well, that's bad, but I must say that if Prapai gave in, Sky would've probably never taken an intiative and would be still stuck with the trauma and insecurities his ex caused him. On the brighter side, Prapai had a complete 360° change and completely devoted himself to Sky. He turned from a play boy to a green flag, and I appreciate the change. Sky also learnt to appreciate himself and understood the unbiased love Prapai has for him. FortPeat also have a major role in bringing their characters emotions and tensions to life. Their NC scene was also nothing short of sexual tension and hotness.

•Overall, this drama has completely captivated me with its stellar performance and concise story. There two categories of viewers for this- those who enjoy it and those who find it boring/offensive. I definitely one who like it, and kind off eyeballs the flaws, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons.

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