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Exciting series! Got me interested in Thai BLs again.
This is my first review on this website since 2021. After the release of shows like ATOATS, ITSAY, and KinnPorsche, the bar for Thai BLs was set so high that I no longer felt satisfied in watching most of them. However, Only Friends has become one of the few series to capture my attention and get me back on track to obsessing over BLs. In a time of countless fluffy lovely dovey BLs, this show sticks out for the hot mess that it is. It is drama-filled but remains very realistic. Despite that, its ending remains its biggest flaw as it felt like there was something missing. I'm just hoping it means there's a season 2.It showcases three different couples, each representing common issues and complexities that come in relationships, even more so in gay relationships. Mew & Top: Infidelity and the ability to trust again; Ray & Sand : Second best and a partner struggling with addiction; Boston & Nick: FWB and unrequited love between an easily attached pick me and a douchebag that's not interested in commitment.
MewTop are basically the main couple of this show. Mew starts off as a boring but very relatable character. The complete 180 in his personality was probably one of the best highlights of the show. My mind always goes back to that scene in episode 6 where Mew confronts Top, which just left me gagged. Although I was rooting for Mew to NOT get back with Top, the way their relationship carries on accurately represents the reality of how unfaithfulness is usually dealt with - a second chance and the hesitancy to trust again. To be honest, they got really boring towards the last few episodes.
RaySand were honestly the stars of the show. Sand was such a sweet character and so loveable. Ray was messed up but you couldn't help but root for him. Loved their story. Just wished they took out the part with Boeing because that was unnecessary. They had gone through more than enough.
Boston & Nick really added more spice to the show. Their plot becomes a bit uninteresting during the second half but I'm glad Nick realised in the end that he deserved better.
Acting:
This show sticks out not just for its plot, but for having some the best acting I have seen in BL history.
Book was excellent in this series. I get chills watching his acting in episode 6 & 7. Also, the chemistry between Book & Force has improved ten-fold from A Boss and a Babe. I think these roles suit them a lot more. Force's acting still feels a little stiff.
More importantly, First & Khaotung gave us a performance of a lifetime. I am not kidding when I say that Khaotung should win an Emmy for his performance in Episode 10. I have teared up every single time at the last scene. First did amazing too and the chemistry he has with Khaotung is one of the best I've seen in BL history.
Neo and Mark did a really good job as well, especially in the steamy scenes. It is very difficult for me to erase Neo's comedic image but I think this series really helped me in taking him more seriously. Mark did a great job in conveying how his character felt and he seems to fit BL roles a lot better than I thought.
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First Impression
This year has overall brought us some good series, and more to come. Gmmtv always produces, in my opinion, the best kind of series.The cast is top tier, seeing a mix of multiple couples, and a new couple on screen brings me excitement. I have always loved them all in their own series, together or not.
Love seeing a hint of the characters personalities in just one episode. (ex: mew being a more soft guy, top being POSSIBLY toxic, etc) and much more to learn about each of the characters.
I really do wonder how this series will turn out, because I enjoy them being on screen, and seeing how it will go with these 6 will be interesting.
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outstanding show
started watching this because I seen the trailer but wanted to wait until all the episodes were out but my mom started it the first day and recommended I go ahead and watch it and it did not disappoint. it has great stories for each couple. I loved the music even downloaded some of the songs they played. wonderful acting by everyone especially khaotung. I have already rewatched it a couple times since it ended and probably will again. overall it is one of the best shows I’ve seen lately, I even got my brother and boyfriend to watch it and they agree with meVond je deze recentie nuttig?
so far
For a first episode it was excellent to the point that I'm excited about the next episodes (which is rare), the acting was perfect, we'll see if the good acting is going to be kept throughout the whole show. Also, I can't wait to see the breakdown cause in the trailer they were a lot of emotions that were shown, and I'm praying for it to not be like one of them shows that goes downhill in the middle till the end.(Off topic but Force is so danm fine he got me giggling with his seductive eyes, like danm.)
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AMAZING SHOW.
I know only one episode is out but this is my favourite show right now. I can tell it’s about to be even more good as more eps air. Only one episode out but I’ve already watched it twice ?I Hope many people support this show and watch the new episodes every Saturday!! Not to mention, Khao’s ost for this show has been on repeat!! I love it so so much and the show itself. I haven’t loved something this much since msp ?
In conclusion, episode 1 was absolutely amazing and I can’t wait for more plot and what not, scared for the angst ngl ? but who isn’t ?. Anyways, everyone go watch episode 1 right now!!
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