bruh4real
This review may contain spoilers
by the LGBTQ+ community for the community
and that is the reason this series is so good. Don't get me wrong, you can still watch this series even if you do not identify as part of the LGBTQ community. But for once, we are the target audience. This isn't your regular BL who's primary audience are heterosexual females. The reason why this series is so good is because it focuses on the issues within the LGBTQ+ community.
Story wise: 10/10
Although it uses a cliche plot of pretend boyfriends, it was executed very well. The relationship between karl and vlad felt very natural and genuine. It's a coming of age story that focuses on both MC and how they influence each other's as they figure out adulthood. It also deals with figuring one's sexuality and the difficulties of coming out.
There are many dialogue referenced back throughout the story and you have to pay attention to even the slightest detail. They tend to drop some dialogue and that sets up for scenes later on when you make the connection "ohh so the dialogue in the earlier was setting up for this scene". That's good writing there. everything is connected, every little action and detail.
All the characters introduced are all fleshed out. They are as if real people, very relatable. They drip feed you little information at a time. None of them were used as a plot device, each character has their flaws and weaknesses as well as strengths and potential.
Acting: 9/10
Really good acting. As mentioned above, great chemistry between the two MC. everything is natural smooth and enjoyable. Even the supporting characters are all LOVEABLE. literally I disliked no one in this series, there's no villain, no jealous ex-gf, etc. The actor who played Karl is really good with showing his emotions. I was really amazed by his emotion portrayal. Sometimes, some acting are over the top and there's a reason for that. My favorite character has to be Anna, just because she's amazing, supportive, has flaws and insecurities of her own, and has a backstory.
Music: 9.5
The OST in this series is amazing. Literally one of the best. Music plays at the right time and it hits the feels.
rewatch value: 10/10
Definitely has high rewatch value, just because of all the little details you might miss the first time watching. Also the ending is open ended, and I'm writing this after only watching it for a go. I'm definitely going to re-watch the ending to catch anything I might've missed. The story doesn't feed you information, you have to make those connections yourself.
Overall: 10/10
Simply the best PH BL series. The series showed consent, the harmful stigmatization of the LGBTQ community and the microaggressions/stereotype. Vlad was very well spoken and I was very impressed and shocked at the same time to see a him point out these issues due to your usual Thai Bl for enforcing some stereotypes. Which is why I said at the beginning that this series was made by a member of the community for the community.
Story wise: 10/10
Although it uses a cliche plot of pretend boyfriends, it was executed very well. The relationship between karl and vlad felt very natural and genuine. It's a coming of age story that focuses on both MC and how they influence each other's as they figure out adulthood. It also deals with figuring one's sexuality and the difficulties of coming out.
There are many dialogue referenced back throughout the story and you have to pay attention to even the slightest detail. They tend to drop some dialogue and that sets up for scenes later on when you make the connection "ohh so the dialogue in the earlier was setting up for this scene". That's good writing there. everything is connected, every little action and detail.
All the characters introduced are all fleshed out. They are as if real people, very relatable. They drip feed you little information at a time. None of them were used as a plot device, each character has their flaws and weaknesses as well as strengths and potential.
Acting: 9/10
Really good acting. As mentioned above, great chemistry between the two MC. everything is natural smooth and enjoyable. Even the supporting characters are all LOVEABLE. literally I disliked no one in this series, there's no villain, no jealous ex-gf, etc. The actor who played Karl is really good with showing his emotions. I was really amazed by his emotion portrayal. Sometimes, some acting are over the top and there's a reason for that. My favorite character has to be Anna, just because she's amazing, supportive, has flaws and insecurities of her own, and has a backstory.
Music: 9.5
The OST in this series is amazing. Literally one of the best. Music plays at the right time and it hits the feels.
rewatch value: 10/10
Definitely has high rewatch value, just because of all the little details you might miss the first time watching. Also the ending is open ended, and I'm writing this after only watching it for a go. I'm definitely going to re-watch the ending to catch anything I might've missed. The story doesn't feed you information, you have to make those connections yourself.
Overall: 10/10
Simply the best PH BL series. The series showed consent, the harmful stigmatization of the LGBTQ community and the microaggressions/stereotype. Vlad was very well spoken and I was very impressed and shocked at the same time to see a him point out these issues due to your usual Thai Bl for enforcing some stereotypes. Which is why I said at the beginning that this series was made by a member of the community for the community.
Was this review helpful to you?
