Category: Series Review
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Laws of Attraction Thai BL Series Review: Full of Charm and Mystery
Ever since BL series became popular internationally, we have seen many that are just about the love story. Some of them have no story at all. But there are some rare gems that have good writing and a strong storyline. Laws of Attraction is one such BL series. Here is my review of the Laws…
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Wedding Plan BL Review: A Toxic, ‘Romantic’ Mame Extravaganza
Wedding Plan is a newly released Thai BL series adapted from a novel by Mame, Thailand’s celebrated BL writer. The screenplay of the series is written by Mame. She is also credited as the director along with Ne Neti Suwanjinda. Here is my review of the show. In line with Mame’s previous works like TharnType…
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Loneliness Society Thai Drama Falls Short in Execution
Thai drama Loneliness Society tells the story of Than and Meena in their early 30s falling in love as a series of ‘co-incidences’ occur in their life. The drama is written by Ping Lumpraploeng and directed by Koo Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk. Meena , a courier woman witnesses one of her clients Arthit getting hit by a…
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The Jungle Thai Series Review: First Episode was Chaotic
Out of all the GMMTV series trailers released last year, The Jungle’s trailer was particularly intriguing. The recently released official trailer was also captivating. However, the first episode did not live up to the high expectations set by its trailers or the OST “Beast Inside.” It’s still too early to make a final verdict, but…
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The Miracle of Teddy Bear: A Realistic Portrayal of a Gay Man’s Life
Netflix’s The Miracle of Teddy Bear is quite different from the usual BL series which do not discuss the real problems faced by gay people. The Miracle of Teddy Bear discusses the issues that the LGBTQIA+ community face in their families and society. The drama also throws light into domestic abuse, mental health issues, childhood…
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I Told Sunset About You : An Extraordinary Portrayal of Teenage Romance
“I Told Sunset About You” is a coming-of-age story that follows the journey of two adolescent boys as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, longing, identity, and ambition. It is directed by Boss Naruebet Kuno. He is also one of the screenwriters along with Goy Arachaporn Pokinpakorn, Kate Karakade Norasethaporn and Junior Naron Cherdsoongnern.…
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All of Us Are Dead: Webtoon Vs Show/ Key Differences
The 2009 webtoon All of Us are Dead by Joo Dong-geun is one of the most popular webtoons in South Korea. Translating an already popular work to another medium is meant to create either love or hatred. Here is an in-depth comparison and key differences between All of Us Are Dead: Webtoon Vs Show. The…
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Crash Course in Romance Review: An Unconventional Love Amidst the Chaos
Crash Course in Romance is the story of an unconventional love between Choi Chi Yeol (Jung Kyung Ho) and Nam Haeng Seon (Jeon Do Yeon) in the middle of many chaotic incidents. Choi Chi Yeol is a celebrity Math tutor while Nam Haeng Seon is a single mother who owns a Banchan (Side dishes) shop.…
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The Penthouse: War in Life K-drama Review/ This Series is the Definition of Overrated.
I got into this K-drama The Penthouse knowing that this is one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful Korean dramas. It has won many accolades including a Seoul International Drama Awards. Honestly, after watching this series, I am beginning to question the credibility of these award shows which are supposed to be authentic.…
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Sky Castle K-drama Review: The Dark Side of South Korean Education System
Sky Castle is a critically acclaimed South Korean drama that aired from November 2018 to February 2019. The drama centers around the lives of wealthy families living in a luxurious residential community called Sky Castle, and their obsession with getting their children into prestigious universities. The screenwriter is Yoo Hyun Mi and the director of…