A very nice series we all should watch!
Every one of us found themselves in Ryan’a position, not knowing what to do in our life! This nice series looks very funny, love the music and sound and the colours but also with a deep meaning all of us can understand. The cast is amazing and Gun Atthaphan shines as always he’s the most talented actor in gmmtv in my opinion. I can’t wait to watch the other episodes, I’m sure it won’t disappoint me!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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OffGun Magic Saves the Day Again!!
“The Trainee” is a lighthearted BL series featuring OffGun in prominent roles. The series revolves around internships, careers, and personal growth. It follows the story of Ryan, Tae, Pie, Pah, and Ba-Mhee, recent college graduates who meet at an internship interview at GoodPick. Gun Atthaphan plays the character of Ryan, who is unsure about which company to choose for his internship. After listening to the advice of his close friend, he decides to apply for an internship at Goodpick. He gets selected as an intern in the Assistant Director department, where he meets Jane (Off Jumpol), his supervisor. Jane is strict but kind-hearted. Despite being strict, he teaches Ryan to be more open and brave in making decisions. The chemistry between Off and Gun is wonderful, and they are very comfortable with each other. Pie starts as a stiff and almost like a loner character, but as the series continues, her character becomes softer, more jolly, and open. She is a very talented character and View Benyapa did a great job playing “Pie”. Finally, let’s talk about our adorable couple, Tae and Ba-Mhee.Read the complete article here-
https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/09/the-trainee-series-review-ep-3-to-12/
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So far so good
After watching the first episode, I can say that the artist thats is casted in each character suits for their role. They really played it well. I am amazed by Gun Atthaphan's acting. He looks sooo lost in the first episode as if I was looking at myself when I was just a trainee back then. Off's role P'Jane is interesting. I wanna see how he'll start loosing up towards Ryan.This is just the first episode but I am already so invested. Can't wait for the next EP. 🤌🏼👏
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Great physical comedy but terrible characters choices
It's a breath of fresh air in the midst of a year of weak releases with obvious stories, childish characters and mediocre productions by gmm-tv.Is the series a masterpiece? No, and it has many flaws, but it still manages to deliver a slice of life series with excellent physical comedy and hilarious timing that is elevated by the exquisite editing work.
It's impressive how everything that was wrong with My Love Mix-Up works here. The refined coloring, the intelligent cuts that only add more humor to the scene, the extremely catchy soundtrack, the very well-used sound effects and, of course, the cinematography also deserves to be highlighted with beautiful takes, frames full of references and style and a direction that knew how to develop and use each of the characters very well.
Is it a BL series? I would say no. It's more of a series about five interns trying to survive their internship and prove themselves worthy of their fields while facing life's problems than it is about a romance between a clumsy intern and a cold assistant director.
And honestly, that's not a problem for me. The series is fun, the characters are captivating and the crazy things they get up to in each episode are engaging enough to give the series a dynamic and interesting pace.
But if there's one thing the series failed at, it was in the development of the protagonists. Ryan is by far one of the most boring characters in this series. I like the development that all the characters have and the series really highlights this growth in them, but Ryan was created in such a way that it's simply hard to connect with the character.
He has no attitude, his whole sweet and innocent personality is a bit too cartoonish, he never stands up for himself, he has no charisma, he acts like a child who doesn't know anything about life or even how to perform basic functions at the beginning of the series and this really sinks the character and makes the main couple end up disappearing in the middle of the series.
And that's the problem. The main couple doesn't stand out at all and they simply disappear in the series, especially when all the drama with Bah-mee, Tae and Judy happens.
And this is another point that bothers me about the series. I particularly hated Bah-mae in the beginning and she was indeed annoying, spoiled and immature. The character has a very interesting growth and I love her chemistry with Judy.
I don't mind the betrayal plot because I like characters who are flawed and make mistakes, but it was a shot in the foot to put her in this plot only to have her get back together with Tae and act in the same annoying way as before.
They simply destroyed the character and made viewers hate her for nothing. It's a plot that takes up too much screen time and has such a weak and lukewarm resolution.
The friendship between them is the strong point of the plot because the romance is completely overshadowed by the narrative. The theft of the music video and the time jump of 5 years apart are two decisions that I can't understand why they were included in the series.
And this is another point that needs to end in GMM-TV's BLs. The time jumps with the characters separated because apparently they go back to the Ice Age when they move countries so they can't send a message or make a video call.
It's not the best, but certainly the most interesting BL they released in this weak year.
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Fantastic workplace ensemble drama
The Trainee is a workplace drama focused on a group of interns learning the ropes at a media production company and in the process figuring themselves out. The show features an outstanding ensemble cast and a couple romance subplots, both of which are great (and queer). The show is both funny and sweet with sharp writing, visual style, and all around excellent production values, and it’s really nailing its themes around coming of age, finding a path for yourself, and having integrity in your work. Highly recommended!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Patience is Important
First 9 episodes was really good.. I loved it. but i was very disappoint in ep 10. it's not like it wasn't good. If they could make the ex do something that make ryan jealous or jane jealous. it would have been more better. still i liked the storyline as it wasn't adapted from novel or something and the concept itself was a bit unique.. For me good series isn't where there has to be intimate scenes, for me it is something where we become one with the characters or something like the last episode i guess..I am not saying the acting wasn't good as we think becoming one with characters means the acting is good. it is true but sorry i don't know how to explain that.. Let's just say this project of OFFGUN is so much better than their previous project!! In another word, except ep 10 i liked all episodes.. And this series only has one OST and it is so catchy. i liked it.. I think everyone is going to complain about two thing which are Jane and Ryan didn't had Boyfriend Era and Ba-mee and Tae's storyline..
The acting of all the actors are as i expected.. Very Good.. I like the character of Poon, I really liked it. It was similar yet different from his previous/we are series character...
OVERALL, I LIKED IT!!! Won't say must watch series but it is fun to watch..
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Y mis lesbianas??
No le tenía mucha fé pq no me suelen gustar las series de Off y Gun. No superó mis expectativas pero tampoco las bajó(?Los primeros capítulos son geniales, me cagué de risa. Ryan y su grupo de amigos eran todos personajes simpaticos en los que uno se puede reflejar. Cómo siempre, con el paso de los capítulos decae. La relación de Ryan y Jane no me llamaba mucho la atención, me interesaba más la serie por su comedia.
Ahora, no entiendo que quisieron hacer con Ba-Mhee. Al principio pensé que se iba a quedar con el novio, despues lo engaña con su mentora, termina con Tae, sale un rato con la mina esta y despues vuelve con Tae???? Me enojó de una maneraa. No entiendo cual fue el proposito. Pudieron hacer q Ba-Mhee y Tae tuvieran un conflicto sin meter a la chabona esta tipo(???? que tipo de queerbaiting es este dios.
Al final, le doy un 7. Si bien no me voló la cabeza, la pase bien viendola. Me la ví más q todo pq estaba en emisión, no se si me bancaria verla toda de corrido
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Nada a lo que esperaba...
Cuando anunciaron The Thainee yo me emocione mucho por volver a ver al OffGun luego de Cookie Crush y aparte que contaba con un buen elenco (entre esos, mi amando Sea) sin embargo termine decepcionada de la serie. En el trascurso de los capitulos iban contando una historia diferente a lo esperando para los personajes principales, y todo se convirtio más en un melodrama. Lo triste es que los primeros capitulos empezaron con toda, tenia tanto potencial y se veia un buen desarrollo de personajes. El tema de los pasantes y en como a veces uno se cuestiona sus habilidades, talento y capacidades era un plus que estaba sumando y atraia a las personas sin embargo luego todo empezo a ser confuso y se perdió el hilo de la historia y lo más importante, el OffGun que era protagonistas principales pasaron a ser inrrelevante (puedo entender porque sus fans estan enojados). En si, fue una decepción en como terminaron desarrollando la historia y tampoco que decir de ese final que le dieron.Solo queda pedir que al OffGun le den un trabajo bien solido como merecen!! Ya sobre si verla o no, pueden verla pero teniendo en cuenta que no es una super producción pero si, hay momentos divertidos.
PD: Si me preguntan por los demás puntos que son producción y sonido estuvieron relantivamente bien.En cuestión del guión tengo mis dudas así que no dire nada sobre eso.
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Not unpleasant to watch but not unforgettable
The series depicts office life rather well. It lacks depth, but it's realistic enough. We follow the interns through everything that can happen to them, whether professional or personal. It's not ultra-captivating, but it works.As for the love story between Ryan and Jane, it takes a bit of a back seat. It's a shame, because it's hard to understand how they come to love each other.
A major problem with this series is the character of Ryan, who is absolutely unlovable: whiny, childish but above all incompetent, which is problematic for a series set in the corporate world. It's hard to understand what Jane sees in him.
As for Jane, the series takes too long to develop his character.
In short: a fairly decent series, but likely to be quickly forgotten.
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No es un BL al uso, y eso la daña
GMMTV debe ser muy cuidadosa con la forma en que promociona sus producciones, especialmente cuando se trata de propuestas corales que podrían ser mucho mejor recibidas si se presentaran como tales... si es lo que se espera, claro.Yo esperaba más de OffGun, y al final tuve muy poco. Además, el personaje de Jumpol me cayó fatal. ¿Cómo es posible que, después de tardar 11 episodios en pedirle salir a Atthaphan, te marches y pases tanto tiempo sin hablarle porque "si te hubiera hablado, habría querido volver antes", pero "todo sigue igual"? ¿Cómo puedes ser tan egoísta, Jane?
Por otro lado, ¿de verdad les parece buena idea venderle representación a las sáficas solo para que todo termine en drama? Chicas, el drama es algo que las sáficas ya tienen de sobra en los GL. Que den gracias de que no hacen como las fans de OhmNanon, que mandaron furgonetas con carteles dando vueltas por Bangkok...
Qué desperdicio, porque la serie empezó siendo fresca, con una propuesta que te hacía reír y hacía que la hora se pasara volando.
La salva el hecho de que, aun siendo un desastre, OffGun siempre ofrece una actuación de calidad.
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Either you like this show, or you won't.
I never expected to enjoy this show so much. This was 100% my 2024 surprise BL. It had me screaming, laughing, squealing, crying and giggling like no other. The comedy in this was perfect, and the visuals and cinematography were amazing. Maybe it's because of the phase I'm in my life, maybe that's why I enjoyed this show so much. Cuz Ryan is genuinely my spirit animal. I am Ryan, and Ryan is me. Introverts, can't speak up, makes stupid mistakes, didn't have friends at uni and only went for lectures, and has no idea what to do with life. "Unlike me, who just shows up to study and goes home." -- Never met someone that spoke to my soul like that . Every time this boy did something or said something, I felt so called out. This show was so realistic sometimes to point where it was scary. P'Baimon said; "You want to be porridge with side dishes?... Something plain and bland, but goes well with everything." — I died. I was sold. I knew I was going to love this show.Now, let's get onto my favourite part of the show -- P'Jane. This man is hands down one my favourite characters in all of BL. There is no questions. I fucking love him. At first, I thought we were getting a cold-hearted guy who's only soft for the main lead. But boy, was I wrong. I knew this guy was going to be it for me the moment he first complimented Ryan. "You didn't score a goal or find the extra, but at least you got my printer working today." -- I should be embarrassed that this got me smiling like a fool. He has a hard exterior but a soft interior. Man is so over worked, no wonder he's so stressed and gets annoyed/angry at everyone. Legit, when Rayn makes mistakes, I get so fucking stressed for the boy cuz you know he is in for a scolding. When Ryan cried after that scamming fiasco I started tearing up. I was stressed. Ryan is legit me, but more capable. But then Jane had to go and say this; "Actually, you're not a bad assistant." -- And I was down bad for P'Jane like Ryan was. Sue me.
I don't care what anyone says, I will forever be a P'Jane defender. He's such a good mentor, harsh, but gives praise when praise needs to be given. And you can just tell how much he cares for his staff despite them badmouthing him all the time. You don't understand the amount of times I watched the scene of him defending Pie. Screaming, crying , throwing up. That was so hot of him. And it was this moment when this man got solidified as my fav BL character; "All they can do it criticise me. I know my intentions." -- This was hands down the the moment I officially lost the battle and was on my knees for this man. I am not even ashamed of myself. And lets not even get started on this man's character development. Oof-- him tackling the insecurities and learning how to better himself to pursue his dreams was just... chef's kiss. I wish we had more of that, it more interesting then Judy and Ba-Mhee.
And the way Jane and Ryan's relationship developed??? Screaminggg. Yes, I would have liked more scenes with them, but honestly, I wasn't even that mad. I was eating up everything they gave me, and I lived for all their interactions. "Why are you mad at Phi?"
"Can you call yourself Phi with me forever?" -- SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP. YOU CAN'T JUST SAY THAT!! AND IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH, THEY GO HEAD AND DO THIS;
Ryan: "What kind of feelings do you have for me?"
Jane: "Behave yourself and I'll tell you" -- LEGIT DYING THROUGH THIS WHOLE INTREACTION. DIED AND LEFT THIS EARTH. The way these two always solve all their misunderstandings in one day and it never drags out to the next ep is just amazing. The communication, the reassurance, the maturity from Jane -- UGH, I WANT HIM.
Now, let's talk about the other plot. I honestly didn't think the Ba-Mhee/Tae and Judy plotline would drag out for this long. And while I appreciated the time it took to flesh out the whole thing, the overall conclusion made the whole drama pointless. I enjoyed, but I didn't really care at the same time. You could tell that Ba-Mhee was holding onto someone that showed her the affection and attention she was lacking from Tae, and the whole thing was very realistic in the way's portrayed. But having her getting back with Tae made all her inner turmoil useless, and the GL bait quiet jarring to say the least. But also appreciate that they didn't just rush through it. I'm just annoyed about the execution of it all. If the conclusion wasn't her getting back with Tae, it would have been such a good plot. But in the end, it amounted to nothing really.
But the who situation did a very good job at showing that both sides weren't wrong. Tae wasn't there for her, didn't show affection and give his time and kept brushing her off. While Ba-Mhee cheated on him despite her having more or so convincing reasons. It wasn't all black or white, and I really appreciated that. Honestly, the main thing I got out of this, Pah is the best friend everyone needs. Man was not playing around and fired shoots left, right and centre. And I loved him for every second of it. And Tae. My poor boy. The way he pretended to be fine but then broke down when he was alone. OOF. "Without you to remind me , how will i live ?" -- TAE CRIED AND I CRIED WITH HIM. Boy finally realised just how much Ba-Mhee does for him, and it was about time he got that wake up call. Only if they just left it at that made them come to terms with the break up. And Ba-Mhee. This girl. I really don't know how I feel about. But one thing I do know, she needs to stop fucking crying. Istg, she shed one more tear and I was going to go rip her new one. But I couldn't hate her either. And it mainly because the show did a really good job at making you sympathise with her position/feelings.
I just overall love how all the characters had equal amounts of screen time. The show is called "The Trainee" for a reason. We got to explore and develop the whole cast, and I loved that so much about the show. "Whenever i feel like I lack talent, I tend to blame it on these things without realising it" -- Pah being the most relatable character next to Ryan was not something I expected, and us getting nearly an ep to explore him was something I really liked.
And special shout out to my girl Pie. Watching her go from this stoic hard-ass to someone who joins in the fun and is soft was amazing. I love Pie, and her friendship with Pah was something to die for.
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