I don't understand the high ratings
I wanted to love this show so, so badly!And I did love certain things about it — I agree that the cinematography, much of the acting, and parts of the story are wonderful. The instrumental parts of the soundtrack are perfectly made, like the tone of the intro song.
However, this show pushed my melodrama tolerance to the absolute limit. Not only that, but I felt it ruined every single poignantly emotional moment it set up. Despite an often glacial pace, it did not let us sit with any of the high or low points.
I also really disliked the master/servant dynamic for both main relationships. I hated that even once they were lovers, our main character still had to make the bed and fetch things for his love out of duty and not choice.
I am honestly angry because of the immense potential and positives of the show and confused about the extremely high ratings. I could write for 100 years about the particularities of this show and why I felt it fell short or didn't work for me... but, I'll simply leave you with these warnings. Caveat emptor!
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You must go see what you haven't seen
You must go see what you haven't seenYou must go see what you haven't seenYou must go see what you haven't seenSay important things three times!!!I originally wanted to wait until the update was completed before I could catch up, but I couldn't help but watch 11 episodes. Hahahaha, thank you very much to the production team for presenting us with an excellent and beautiful play. The scenes, costumes, music, and other aspects of the play are all just right. It's really a very, very, very beautiful play. I don't know how to describe it anymore. Bright and Nonkul are really like walking out of a book, their acting skills are really amazing. They have played the roles of Khun Yai and Jom, and their relationship is really loving. I am truly moved by their relationship. Watching them develop step by step is really exciting (there are many exciting parts in the drama that make people crash into bed). Thank you very much to the director and production team for showing me a different BL drama. It's really, really, really beautiful. For those of you who haven't seen it before, you must go and watch it!!!! Thank you again to the director. The visuals are really beautiful, just like a pictorial newspaper. Any screenshot can be used as a wallpaper. I really hope to have a second installment and look forward to future development. Thank you also to the production team, everyone behind the scenes has contributed to creating this drama for us. I don't know what kind of visual experience the 12 episodes will bring, I hope I won't cry too hard.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
It feels like you're being transported into a storybook
It feels like you're being transported into a storybook. You go along piecing together the history through sketches that the main character (Jom) finds in an old house in present day Thailand. But it's just sketches with no context. It has no value to those outside the story.When Jom gets into a car accident, he wakes up in the 1930s. As you are watching, you arent sure what is real anymore because Jom toes the line between past and present. But, maybe it's all a dream and all in his imagination? But, the scenes look familiar and you realize he is playing out the story behind those sketches and my gosh IT IS A BEAUTIFUL STORY.
It feels so nice watching a drama with characters who are genuinely good. (Even though I do like my share of toxicity at times). But both Jom and Yai wear their hearts on their sleeves. They love fully and earnestly and that is so refreshing to see. And my gosh Im only 6 episodes in and I know this is going to destroy me and Im going to end up sobbing. But, do yourself a favor and watch this show!!! Anytime I see these two on screen, I get immediate butterflies. They perfectly portray the feeling of falling in love.
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Not the best BL series 2023 by far...
What I like:production quality
costumes
music
most acting
What I dislike:
The ending; yes it's fantasy and so on, but it's not believable.
Jom - he is sometimes docile, sometimes mature. Only in the finale after "returning" he is much more believable.
Stereotype evil Robert, he is too plain, just a 08/15 bad character from one of the cheap novels published every week, no depth, no other side of him, just 10 pages worth of the 60 pages.
Story-Plotholes: While Yai falling in love was shown for a long time, Jom just did it out of the blue, overcoming his trauma from ep 1 in a blink of an eye. To be gay in early 20th century was by far not as easy as it's depicted in this story. Yai confesses he loves Jom and the father was relativly mild., compared to other series where the family explodes even today. There were always exceptions to the rule but it makes this point of the story not believable.
Pacing: After Robert is removed from the series everything is dragged on an on which made me skip some scenes.
Yai with silly Mustache
Summary:
While the production quality was top notch, music was very fitting, the acting overall very good, the setting something unique, the ending unbelievable and the preview of a second season unnecessary, this show is a mixed bag. Jom should have been more struggeling and maybe slowly falling in love in episode 7 with the first spicy scene in episode 8. But of course they could have paced the show faster with some serene scenes inbetween. If there is a second season I hope they will not repeat the same mistakes they did this time where script and direction was sometimes weak.
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Um BL tão bom que estou com dó de terminar
Comecei a ver esse BL por não ter mais nada pra assitir esse ano, e não esperava que fosse gostar tanto a ponto deu dropar porque estou com dó de terminar.A química dos protagonista é surreal e a atuação é melhor do que da maioria dos bls que eu vejo.
Espero que os atores voltem a atuar juntos em um próximo projeto já que esse está sendo muito bom
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A gorgeous and heart breaking masterpiece
I haven’t been as moved by any other BL like I was with IFYLITA, the passion it was made with truly shows, It’s beautiful in every way, the way it was shot so elegantly makes you truly feel there in 1928 . Bright and Nonkul did a splendid job with the acting, tension and chemistry; the love scenes are the best I’ve ever seen, they are sensual and relevant to the story, not just for gratuity.YaiJom love was so lovely and sweet their character are so well developed I felt immersed in the story even repeating it many times.
Even though I know not everyone is going to feel the same way I do, I want to at least spread the word of the drama that changed me in hopes someone else will find it as endearing as I did, so if you can do give it a try.
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Heartfelt Series & Amazing acting
I was in complete dilemma on why Jom looks so familiar and when I stalk him, now I know why? HOW DID THEY MANAGE TO CAST HIM LIKE ????? I mean this in a good way ahha. I mean Nonkul is so adorable in the series but not in a cringe way. His acting is so damn perfect that I actually having a hard time in holding back my tears especially the last 2 episodes of this series. The way he is portraying Jom is beautiful and makes us the watchers totally understand from his point of view. His tears are valid and I have no complain about his characters. I think he is playing Jom with his own way and perfectly. ANYWAY, BRIGHT THO- UGHHH So handsome. LOL IM SORRY But we can't just forget about Bright. Though, one complain about Khun Yai is that he is a coward. He should have tried to reconnecting with his dad, have a heart to heart talk instead of letting Jom did all the work. But still, i think its because Khun Yai is a soft spoken person and very gentle, so he tend to feel like "its okay. Time will heal everything'.I am a bit confused at the end of the series though but when I read the explanation from this page then I finally understand. It turns out that the Khun Yai that in the present is related to Khun Yai's younger brother? But anyhow, he is reincarnated to be with Jom. I am happy with the ending BUT WHEN THERE IS POST CREDIT- I AM ALL... UGHH!!!! STAPH ITT ALREADYYYY!!! I cannot deal with any of these ANGST SHIT ANYMORE...!! Please give them more series tho. Their chemistry is something else. Can I just say that I have nothing against the plot except for the relationship between Khun Yai and his father? It seems like they are lacking in closure.
Anyway, if you want a break from the mainstream plot of romance, please do watch this series! <3
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Two hearts, two different times, one epic lovestory
I can't believe what a wonderful journey this was. My heart is still beating fast from the events of the final episode. I would like to go back to this story immediately and find out what happens in the past and also in the future of Jom and Yai. At the same time, I have to take a deep breath and process everything.What impressed me right from the first episode was the beautiful cinematrography and the good acting of the main and supporting roles.
After a car accident that throws Jom into the water, he reappears in a different time, 1928. Suddenly being in a place almost 100 years in the past has triggered a chaos of emotions within him. He was stunned, shocked, afraid, overwhelmed, sad... I was impressed by how believably and detailed his initial problems were shown. It doesn't take long before he meets Yai. From the first moment they lay eyes on each other, it is clear that they are meant for each other. That they are somehow connected. That they have history.
Yai is so loving, gentle, considerate, kind and concerned towards Jom... and also confused and fascinated by him. The actors did such a good job. Every scene they shared felt natural, impressed me, made me excited and made me blush. One of the biggest highlights for me was the kiss in the rain. The passion and love between them was breathtaking, I can't stop thinking about it.
I loved the music. It fits beautifully into the historical setting. The songs reflect the feelings and thoughts of Jom and Yai, with tender and soulful sounds. At the same time the songs show their pain and sadness, their spark of hope and their love that transcends everything.
I'm so happy about the GL side couple. When the two women were first introduced, I was already hoping that they would have deeper feelings for each other.
I also became particularly fond of James and especially of Ming. Jom and Maey really couldn't have a better friend. I'm glad that Ming provided a lot of support for Jom as he struggled to come to terms with his difficult situation. Ming is definitely a new comfort character.
I'm grateful for this fantastic series.
[finished watching on 3 January 2024]
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Finally!!
This is the first show I have heard everyone say it's amazing that actually lives up to the hype! The story was amazing, the cast was amazing!! This show will now live in my top five right along with Until we meet again. Seriously stop reading reviews and go watch it! I promise you will not be disappointed. It took me forever to find somewhere to watch it but after a lot of searching I finally found it on KissAsian. Lots of pop up ads but one hundred percent worth it. Can't find the special episode but apparently no one can find it.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Give me the season 2 and watch it to experience the art of classic
Where to begin the series was perfect only problem it had was confusing ending and not confirming the season 2 even though it's been months after it aired.Acting was good the character development was given to almost all characters introduced but it had ending moved towards to feel more of a sad but they had a twist to the end which is like what the dash is happening in the screen.
It had wibe of kdrama like mr.queen or the scarlet love so if like those wonder what will happen if it's bl here the show. Also the ending is a open door so don't watch if have anxiety problem.
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Best Thai BL series that I've ever watched
I like the story, time travelling in 1920s, it has bl, gl and straight stories and i like that, I like the clothes, place, cinematography, direction, music and of course the cast and all. Bright is super handsome and Nonkul is so cute, I like their chemistry, they gave all their best to this series and also the supporting casts are good. All of them nailed it. I hope that there will be a season 2, and also I hope that this series will discovered by Thai and International fans.Thank you for giving us a masterpiece.
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Lost in the 'Linger': One Episode's Emotional Whirlwind
Although I'm not exactly president of the Nonkul fan club, his cinematic magic once had me shuffle my schedule to attend his press tour as he dazzled cities across Asia. Let's be clear: any shade I might throw at this BL drama isn't personal vendetta; it's just my quirky taste rearing its head.Having sat through just one episode - a marathon hour-plus debut - I wasn't exactly spellbound. Solid acting? Check. Scenic design that outshines typical Thai BLs? Double check. This feels like a drama that had some coins to toss around. It’s free of cringe-worthy dubbing, glaring product placements, over-the-top fairness filters, and those melodramatic guitar interludes. But time travel and parallel universes? They're not my cup of Thai tea. With a slew of similar-themed dramas across Asia, "I Feel You Linger in the Air" didn’t quite stand out to me.
Now, my most 'facepalm' moment? When Jom learns of Ohm's desire to break up. Jom’s desperate pleas and his operatic tumble to the ground after being pushed by Ohm made me squirm more than swoon.
The motivation to click on episode two is currently MIA. Facing the latest from an actor I've admired yet feeling this meh? That's got to be a 'me problem' right there!
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