I'm new to Thai Y dramas, Cutie Pie being only my second, and it decided for me that I'm not going anywhere any time soon.

Yes, okay, the central relationship is problematic. While I was first watching it, I kept pausing and muttering to myself, "Crap, westerners not very familiar with BLs are going to be horrified by this." Yes, Hia Lian is so pushy that you could call some of his actions abusive, and I don't think I could argue. And I don't know if the happy ending justifies the means.

What I do know, though, is this story, the spectacular cast, how beautiful it is to look at, and most of all, the CHEMISTRY between Zee and Nunew (who recently confirmed they are a real couple) made any slight discomfort I felt more than worth it. Yeah, there are aspects of every character you could complain about. Same for EVERY person I know in real life. And even though there being only 12 episodes (for now!) did make the plot feel a bit rushed, I never felt confused or dissatisfied. I was too busy being in awe of Nunew, who stars in the main role for his first ever acting job, playing a complicated character, singing half the soundtrack, learning to play drums because his character can, and not only getting through some intense NC scenes, but doing them really well.

I highly recommend Cutie Pie, and would to anyone, even if doing so risks an angry call like, "This is sexual harassment! How old is that kid?! We need to report this or something!" If you enjoy it, check out Behind Cutie Pie, a six-part look at the making-of, if you can handle a very-obviously-lovesick Nunew, Zee being rather suggestive, and an I-shouldn't-be-here feeling when Nunew is getting pep-talked/reassured about the most extreme NC scene. If you fall for ZeeNunew as hard as I did, the ZonZons will welcome you.