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Had high expectations
I mean, at first it was good but after a while it became like a soap opera or something. I like some of the characters and I also dislike some of them, the story was interesting but it was ruined because of the last two episodes. I was really confused.There were also moments that made me think: "Nooo why would you do that?!" and moments that I really enjoyed. I didn't really like the bad English that some of them were using, it felt rather cringy.
The Couples:
Teena+Zouey:
I wished to see them more since they were kind of cute.
Soong+First:
Toxic. Somewhat cute. Made me say "oooof" a lot.
Jump+Porsche:
Also toxic and I didn't really like Porsche in the beginning but my mind changed when I saw them in the end.
Keen+Captain:
Not my favorite. Captain sucks.
Prom+Nont:
Liked them a lot.
Aob+Puen:
Also liked them a lot.
Nuth+Phob:
Ehhhh not my cup of tea.
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Don't judge
Honestly some of the reviews I read, looks like it's from people who can't handle a sex scene where they actually show a little skin and movement. And beacuse there is, they can only focus on that and they forget the story. Grow up. It's easy to dismiss a show based on low ratings, but sometimes the true value lies beyond the numbers. This is an example of that. I personally found the story really interesting and I hope for a second season."Playboyy" is a bold and captivating BL series that doesn't shy away from exploring mature themes with flair. The show, rated 18+, features nudity and some graphic sexual content, which are integrated to enhance its portrayal of intimacy and relationships. While these elements add depth to the story, they may not be suitable for all viewers. (you can see a BL , not like it of out of personal preference without leaving a bad review)
The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and the narrative is both engaging and emotionally resonant. Supported by high-quality production and a dynamic cast, "Playboyy" is a must-watch for those looking for a mature and meaningful addition to the BL genre.
The series includes scenes with nudity and some explicit content. If you can't handle that, it's not for you. Simple.
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It deserves a chance.
I was shocked how much I got into this series and yes I know people just mention the inhercourse that goes on.But there is alot more to it and a plot that if you focus on it you want to know more.
You have a group of boys who think they are finding love. There are alot of stories behind each character and it is worth looking for there story because it opens your eyes alot to what is going in and not just the sexual side of it
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A series based on NC scenes.
There isn't an episode without an NC scene and the scenes are disturbing. If I wanted to watch porn I would watch it on Pornhub. It was a series that disturbed me so much I couldn't even watch the whole thing.I liked the acting. But there was no event in the series. The actors deserved a better script.
In short, it was a disappointing series for me. I can tell you that it is the only BL series that made me uncomfortable while watching. I hope the actors can play in a good scenario. That's all I have to say
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Unironically Interesting
This is a series that you either absolutely love or hate, I don't think there could be an in-between. If you're someone who deeply cares about good writing and story-telling, this is probably not the right series for you. But if you're like me and love morally fucked characters and non-stop drama, you're going to absolutely adore this.I'll get the bad stuff out of the way first:
1. It loses its direction quite a bit because of the insane amount of side stories. I don't hate this because it's still easy enough to follow, but not all side stories are essential to the main plot. This series could've benefit from someone in the writing room saying "maybe that's enough" at one point. Because of the insane amount of side plots, they did not really have time to flesh out any of the issues fully. I know the issues of drugs, prostitution, grooming, and murder do come hand in hand a lot but it would have been heaps better if they had one topic in the spotlight the entire series rather than have each of these issues take turns being in the spotlight. It is a little bit too ambitious for its own good unfortunately.
2. Not all characters were made equal. I wish I could say that I will still remember all the characters next week, but I know that I will definitely forget at least half of them. Unfortunately, some of the characters are literal dozens. I'm not even talking about the morally black characters, those people are still memorable. I'm talking about characters like Jump, the reporter, Captain's boyfriend whose name I've already forgotten, and tons of others. Even Porsche is so uninteresting compared to his other friends. Honestly if they were going to put this many people in the series, they have to make sure that each of them are interesting at least.
3. Intentions and motives aren't very clear. I think one of the reasons that the ratings are this low is because the characters are not the easiest to connect to. It is so important to ensure that even if your main character is an absolute piece of shit, the audience can still understand why they are that way. Unfortunately I think the motives established here is just not enough for most people which alienated a huge portion of the initial audience.
4. Too many buttcheeks. I've worked in hospitals and aged care where I see ass on the daily but this series still contained way too many buttcheeks for my liking.
Now onto the good:
1. Trigger warning is very clear. This was very obviously a "watch at your own risk" series so people know what they are in for. None of the shady stuff done in the series are romanticized in any way and this actually speaks about consent in a more authentic manner compared to even the fluffiest BLs. All of the characters are morally grey at best but the series never really disguised them as anything else which I fully appreciate.
2. Touched on complex issues without downplaying the seriousness of the situation.
3. This series is genuinely interesting which is not something I can always say when it comes to thai BLs. A lot of action or darker series often fail at making me care about the action side of the series because of how much emphasis they put on the romantic storyline. The action becomes secondary and oftentimes feels like a filler in between the romance scenes. This series is different because I care about the plot as much as I care about the relationships.
4. Series is sex-positive and doesn't demonize kinks. I love that this series doesn't shy away from casual sex, kink exploration, adventurous sex even after getting in a relationship. I find that a lot of series involving casual sex often end up going into the "We're going to stick with vanilla sex now because I'm in love with you and I want to make love instead of fuck" which is hugely annoying to me. People can be in love and still have rough sex if they want to! I'm glad that this series doesn't go down that road.
5. Chemistry between actors were amazing. This doesn't only apply to the romantic couples because at one point I was kinda rooting for Zouey and Nont/Nant to get together. Their friendship is seriously so homoerotic and their tension is just so tangible.
6. Prom is so hot. I want him.
Overall, this series is definitely not for everyone but I absolutely adore this. I am wishing for a season two and I hope Zouey and Nont kiss at one point because they obviously want each other.
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Pretty Interesting and Different
The 18+ rating on this is definitely needed, as there are very adult scenes and themes, though sometimes the NC scenes weren't necessary to the plot and therefore could have been left out. Some characters got more than others for no particular reason, as well. The series almost gives off softcore porn vibes at times, just without the nudity, right down to the music, but overall it's very sex positive in the way that we see different characters who all have different relationships with sex, sometimes bad and sometimes good.The pacing was a bit slow to start, the story didn't really pick up until the 3rd or 4th episode and there's quite a few characters to keep straight at first. I thought the plot was interesting and the twin infiltrating his missing twin's friend group to find out what happened to him reminded me of the Not Me series, though obviously the plots are very different.
I liked the focus and handling of the sex work industry and how we see both good and bad come from it. i liked some of the couple dynamics a lot, particularly Puen/Aob and Prom/Nont, but some characters felt a bit under-developed to me, namely Keen, and I would have liked to have learnt more about Prom as well, though i adored him anyway. One thing i found super odd and kind of distracting was the frequent but really random use of english between characters that wasn't really intrinsic to the story or the plot, especially when none of them were fluent and everyone spoke thai natively, it was a bit jarring to have half conversations spoken in english for no reason.
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حقاً يستحق المشاهدة وأعتقد أن التقييمات قد ظلمته
المسلسل يستحق المشاهدة تماماً، كل حلقة فيه لم تعطيك فرصة لتشعر بالملل بسبب كم الأحداث، كانَ من الصعب عليكَ تفويت أي مشهد حتى وإن كانَ يبدو تافهاً.كانَ مليئاً بالغموض ومازال الغموض لم يُحل بعد، وكانَ جنونياً تماماً وإبداعياً.
أنا حقاً مغرمة به ومغرمة بالطريقة التي ناقشَ بها العديد والعديد من القضايا مثلَ القتل، الخطف، التقاط الفيديوهات الغير مشروعة وبيعها، وعن كيفَ يتعامل الأصدقاء بينَ بعضهم، وكذلك ما يحدث في الجامعات، وما يجري بين الطلاب من تفاوت في الطبقات الاجتماعية ويجعلهم يتنمرون على بعضهم البعض.
ناقشَ المسلسل العديد من القضايا وأعتقد أنه يستحق النظر فيه والمشاهدة بشكل أفضل بكثيييير، كما ناقشَ أيضاً اختلاف الميول الجنسي وكيفَ يُنظر له على أنه انحراف وشذوذ بشكل مفرط وربما يبدو في نظر العديد من الأشخاص أنه مرض نفسي لكنه فقط ميول مختلف، وناقشَ أيضاً الاضطهاد ضد الأشخاص من طبقات مختلفة أو ميول مختلف وكيفَ تتم معاملتهم..
ربما ما لم أحبه قليلاً فيه هو اختلاف المشاهد في المسلسل عن الفيديو التشويقي والتي ربما اندرج جانبٌ منه في طيات الأحداث أو ربما في الأحداث التي كانت في الماضي وشيءٌ من هذا القبيل، وأيضاً فكرة أن الغموض لم يزول بعد ولا نعرف متى سيكون هناك استكمال للأحداث في موسم آخر.
لكن ما أنا متأكدة منه هو أنني سأقوم بمشاهدته مجدداً وللمرة الثالثة ما إن أتأكد من تحديدهم لموعد الموسم الثاني وسأنتظره بفارغ الصبر، لقد أحببتُ الممثلين أيضاً وأرى أنهم متكافئين جداً.
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O elenco, apesar de não ser estelar, é o ponto alto da série por terem tido a coragem de retratar personagens tão sombrios e torná-los tão humanos. O roteiro poderia ter sido melhor trabalhado. Espero que isso seja corrigido na S2, porque após um plot twist inimaginável, a série terminou com um cliffhanger que me deixou curiosa para descobrir o que vai acontecer.
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I REALLY REALLY WANTED TO LOVE IT.
Ok I heard so much about this show and yeah I just don't get it. The actual story was really good but I'm going to say 90% of the "NC" scenes could of been cut out. Don't get me wrong I love a good NC scene but most of these didn't help the move the story along and I'm sorry but how is that EVERYONE wears the same brand and color underwear. Like seriously this could just be one long Comercial for Rich underwear. I love the story and all the twist and turns but by the end of it I was getting tired of watch watching these guys grind on each other in underwear that they stuffed for no other reason but to add more NC scenes that weren't even that good. Seriously, If I was that hard up for NC I'd just go watch porn. That being said I'll probably end up watching season 2 just to figure out WTF happened. LolVond je deze recentie nuttig?
Unusual topics are addressed in the subtext, good
short conclusion:I don't think it's as bad as many people are making it out to be. yes, it's not a masterpiece, but it's something completely different from the usual bl. The ending is extremely unsatisfying, the last shot is "to be continued". I'm curious and hope for the best.
Positive:
it depicts the different facets of sex and how people react to the different forms (stigmatisation of bdsm/masochism for example). other important topics such as the problems in the sex work industry and homophobia are also addressed. the acting ranges from good to bad, depending on the character. yes, there are a lot of sex scenes, but if you fade them out, an interesting thriller story emerges.
Negative:
I find the English sections very annoying. Why, I don't check. does the series want to come across as more international? maybe one of you can explain it to me.
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I'm confused by other People's Reviews?!
I'm not sure if we all watched the same Show?I agree that their sound design is off, especially in the first two episodes but I'm confused why so many people apparently think there is no plot?
There is so much going on in this Show!
Also, Sex CAN BE PLOT! Figuring out what you like or don't like, how your and your partners preferences work or not work together? That's PLOT!
Let's not forget the big picture. All the talk about Sex Work and the literal missing twin that might have been killed or trafficked?!
More for Fans of QaF than of "BL" in my Opinion because a lot of the BL Fans seems to not be able to watch anything that doesn't include a beauty filter...
Also... Showing Queer Sex on TV is not Porn... I think some people need to think hard about why explicit hetero sex in shows is totally play but queer sex automatically makes a show "porn"
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Be careful while watching this, it contains sex scenes so you might want to be alone and wear earphones while , which I expected, but some of them where SO OVER THE PLACE. That is not wrong, and i didn't get into the story enough because I only watched 1 episode and a half of episode 2.i need the 500 so rest is spaces
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