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So I read some review certainly far more critical than this one will be, and I think I'm probably far too generous with this particular show (which, in hindsight, makes me want to go back to others I rated and demolish them).While I particulary enjoyed the simplicity of the storyline, notably the absence of what I call the "side character one-sided lover/bitch" and the lack of "no, don't be gay, don't ruin your life for me"-pity arc, there was also severals problems.
First : some characters were introduced, obviously with some kind of story in mind, and just disappeared. I'm thinking of Alex, who obviously would have been a "one-sided lover/bitch" with a stalker potential... but wasn't and was never mentionned for several episods. His character have essentially no purpose, no raison d'être so... why ? (I mean, if it was to show that Pharm is a soft character who needs protection from the more "hard" Dean... well, it was already implied and unneeded by the fact that he suffers from several phobia).
Second : side characters like Team and Manaow, while more present in the storyline, don't get there story except at some point (I was quite shocked when Team goes to Win's place because of his insomnia like it's a common occurence... even thought I missed an episode). So, either don't mention it at all or give them a consistent storyline with enough appearances to back it up.
Third : it's probably a mix of cultural differences and what I feel are bad choices from the director but... everyone accept far too easily that Pharm and Dean are the reincarnation of Intouch and Korn . (I.E Pharm 's granpa/Korn's dad who immediately know where Pharm went without ever meeting him and knowing absolutely nothing about him and his history)
I won't go in too much detail about the screenwriting, cuz I didn't take notes while watching each episode and wasn't focus on that (also, it's been a while since I took film analysis in Uni). What I can say about it, because it jumped to my face... too much staring/kissing scenes who take too much times. We get it : they love each other, the emotions are intense... no need to ruin that by making us watch them feeling those for three to five minutes and bore us too death.
To be brief : quite good overall, in terms of story and acting, some problems wih the director's choices.
I probably won't rewatch it, not because I don't think it's bad, just because I won't feel the need. I will remember it as a good drama, and in the BL genra certainly as one of the best. You can say all you want about TharnType or Lovesick, which apparently are held to be la crème de la crème of BL by some, they're not that good and certainly not as much as UWMA. (Which says a lot about what standards scriptwriters and directors have to respect)
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Empty, Emotionless, Personality-Less Love Interest
The Love Interest guy is simply an empty shell with no soul inside. The actor of that Love Interest is so so so bad.The Protagonist is amazing. I really saw emotions and reactions within him. However, this brought contrast of acting between the two leads to an even more obvious point. It presented how realistic and genuine Protagonist seems and how empty and emotionless the Love Interest seems.
Also, I think the problem is also that Love Interest has bad lines and zero personality, so he can't express himself fully, or at all.
In any case, I've watched a few amazing BL dramas recently and I have no patience for this low-quality production of cheap emotion and bad acting.
I think my main problem is really in the way the Love Interest is portrayed. I'd honestly just want to stay for Team and Win...
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Idk if this series is about cooking or bl lolz
this is the most non toxic series I've been watching in my entire life but tbh, the side couple are more attractive than the main one. not their looks i mean because both couple are so damn hot.. but their acting and the way they communicate with each other are not boring compared to the main couple. and the reason why i dropped this series is because it getting boring and i only love to watch the side couple (but their scenes are not that a lot) but then i figured out the main couple have a conflict in the last episode which make it even worse. like hello??? why so late?? and i think rn i can even make a lot of thai desserts thank to this show LMAOO anyways this series is not that bad if u can handle it. but i can't i almost fall asleep in the middle of their cooking session.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Medicore at best
Well. Let me start off by saying that if you're also a person with ADHD, welcome to the daydream club! You will find that this movie is very slow. Everything about it is slow. The scenes drag on for too long, without much happening. One moment, you'll just see Pharm cry. And cry. And cry. And dream. And cry. I had a really hard time keeping my focus, because not much really goes on. And when the main couple has a scene, it's often just very emotional, and quiet, for a long time.I really wanted to like this. The actor that plays Pharm is really good! The characters are very likeable. The whole atmosphere is very wholesome. It's just really dragged out, and it's been too difficult for me to watch it because of that.
I wish they did more with the reincarnation theme. You know, there's a lot of space for creativity with that theme! But it was just a bit bland, how they decided to do it.
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I didn’t even finish it
Guys i don’t even know if I have the right to create a review but I’m doing it anyways. I didn’t finish the show it could be because I found it a little boring and awkward. NOT THAT THE ACTING WAS BAD. because it wasn’t the acting was actually really good but I was way more interesting in the original couple then the (now) couple not sure why. Another reason why I probably dropped it was because at the time school was rough but that’s besides the point. The storyline was good and acting was nice the music was good. I absolutely loved winteam ofc side couples tend to be my favorite.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
