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this show is a mess and I still enjoyed it because I was isolated and depressed
Story: I did like the original idea of the story, especially the surreal/supernatural aspect; sadly, the show didn't go all in. At first, it seemed to be dancing around the question "Is this happening because of Zol's fanfictions or because it's just life?" And after a few episodes, it was dropped entirely and only brought up again when it was convenient. I don't know how much they had to cut short and/or change because of COVID, but you could feel something was missing. Aside from that, there was way too much going on. We don't need like 4 (?) couples in a show. Especially if those couples aren't even given the necessary screen time or like a coherent storyline that accomplishes something. They felt very out of place and pulled you out of the moment. We definitely didn't need the cat couple. You could've cut them out, and literally, nothing would've changed. And I'm choosing not to talk about the things that upset me about Dew/Champ/Blue because I do not condone the bullying and how they just glossed over it and made Blue get together with Dew at the end (also the rl age difference wasn't doing the story any favor).This show also has all these problematic things that I apparently chose to forget while watching it the first time and only remembered after rewatching a few episodes. Like all these very over-the-top support characters and, just in general, the amount of slapstick sound effects and cringy moments.
And the more I think about the 'Zol writing fanfiction thing', the more it bugs me. Zol writing fanfictions isn't the issues here, it's totally okay if she does that. But she is writing fanfictions about people in real life... (I mean, I guess she asked *some of them* for their permission sometimes?? Which is like the bare minimum but still). About Her Own Brother... And nobody...not a single soul found that at least a little bit weird??? Right.
Also, not to mention how effed up the whole Fighter/Tutor/Hwahwa situation is... This show tries to paint Tutor as a great friend who is a great friend and an angel but all the while he's in his room having a hot make-out session with his best friend's boyfriend.
Acting/Cast: It was fascinating to see Saint in a role that was so different from his previous one (Pete in Love By Chance). For the others, I have to say that I adored Jimmy and Tommy's chemistry, which had a very innocent and sweet vibe and managed to carry the over-the-top comedic duo into a semi-serious relationship. Zee and Saint had fantastic chemistry as well. The producers hit the nail on the head with them. Perfect choice.
Music: Actually, I've watched this show like two years ago, and I don't remember a single song or background music that impacted me in any way, so I can't say anything about it... which isn't a good thing; I guess? But also not super bad because bad and annoying music stick with me as well. So, I think the music was meh. But what I do remember is the absolute insane amount of slapstick soundeffects, they were driving me nuts. At some point I turned the volume off.
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Not the best, but good enough...
To be completely honest, this show is an utter mess. Like it cannot get any messier even if it wants to. The editing, especially, was so bad, I was cringing.But I give this show an 8.5 just because of the four main leads. Their acting and on-screen chemistry is one of the best I've seen. Especially Zee and Saint's. These two people just saved the show for me.
In the beginning, the series was actually quite interesting. It had a proper plot that kind of did hook me on and the script wasn't bad. But as it went on, it all went downhill. Then I read somewhere that they had to stop shooting for a while because of the pandemic and it all made sense. I'm just glad that they didn't discontinue the show and gave us an ending.
Overall, if you are looking for a proper BL series to watch and don't care much about the story, this is definitely a great watch and you must give it a try.
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Really enjoyable
Before watching this I saw bad reviews but I still wanted to watch it because of Saint and I don’t regret anything, It was great!Okay, I have to admit it, the plot and the story is not very good. In general, it’s kind of ridiculous and exaggerated also there’s not a complete development but, I found the acting excellent and also the boys are very good-looking so overall, it was pretty good and enjoyable.
I was fascinated with Tutor and Fighter’s relationship, definitely is the best part of the show. It’s very cute, sexy and funny, and their acting was great! The chemistry between Saint and Zee is amazing, heart-touching and beautiful. I was completely captivated.
The other couples, well… they didn’t have enough development, so they were just okay. I mean, I didn’t get bored at any moment but for me they were mostly irrelevant. The main couple was clearly TutorFighter’s relationship.
Another thing I liked was the OST, at first I didn’t find it that good but later I was loving the songs and after finishing the drama I needed to listen to them. They’re all right.
If you enjoy BL dramas that don’t have so much development, and don’t care about if the plot lacks of seriousness and deep meanings, instead is mostly funny and a little ridiculous then you should definitely watch this.
I would recommend it for mere BL entertainment haha and I repeat it, the cast is very good-looking and attractive!
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Mainly the plot holes
Ook now I don't know, simply don't know what to say.. See, this story I guess it made me confused atleast I can say... The main perspective what I do get from this story, is the story good amazing ?? I would absolutely say no..I don't know the, whole storyline fucking seems a amateur..I don't know if the writers thought to carry out this plot line only, or due to the covid situation it became like that? Or originally it was as it is...I can't comprehend...If someone is looking for a great storyline or a good plot line to watch..Then I won't think it will fit in ur criteria, for people like me, who want storyline to be great ..But if u guys are just wanting to watch some story, or rather ur bored and want to binge watch then I can recommend this..And I generally feel why are you series, seriously had a lot of potential to carry the show well...I guess somehow I feel the covid situation did something, or if the writers planned to carry the storyline like this only .Then I guess the writers should have worked hard for it..Just leaving the steamy romance between the leads there was nothing that my heart will go crazy ..Apart from the steamy romance, hot kisses between the leads ..And I guess those who are wanting to watch some hot sizzling romance only; not the storyline then please go for it..This is the one u are waiting for... Because I remember every episode there is are kiss scenes between the leads. And thier chemistry no doubt such passionate..Where only seeing those scenes I was laughing inside and just hiding my phone..Zee ( fighter) totally has a different aura ..I know people like saint( tutor).. But simply I couldn't connect with tutor as much as I felt connected to fighter... Zee was damn perfect man...For me in this steamy romance , zee 's intense looks just the way he looks in the eyes of Saint . He stole the limelight...Totally I swear I can't get enough...Zee I can say stole my heart from this drama with his intense level of acting ..Damn a perfect actor...And fighter really I feel is a powerful top..Well one thing about this drama, we didn't have only the stereotype of one being the top and other being the bottom..As far both, tutor and fighter reversed their roles very well..Sometimes fighter was the top then bottom , same with tutor..So I guess it looked cool . But still fighter has a different aura..He can be the most powerful top.. Saint too had his own charm and I won't deny that..but it didn't appealed to me as much , zee caught my attention. The total how zee portrayed fighters character ; I think I got another crush ..Damn his looks ,body, intense gazes..totally a different vibe tho.The chemistry the romance between the leads, tutor and fighter is no joke..Bed scenes, sex scenes, kisses ; I guess u will find it in each episode like that..And I totally noticed that after from episode 5 , there was not a single episode where they didn't have this passionate kisses.. Each episode had a kiss that's to whole new level for me.. Becoz I have seen many bls where kiss scenes maybe one or two, and the romance no saying about that..But this surpassed that. And how their first night, together when they actually had sex** that whole setting , acting of the actors was phenomenal..My jaw dropped literally seeing that level of intimacy...I couldn't even comprehend where they really acting or were simply in love so much that they were doing that**..Kudos to the actors who acted so well, saint and zee were totally perfect..And now after watching the show I can't imagine anybody else except these two portraying such a passionate romance....I guess that's the only thing I can tell about the story, of breath taking romance... Apart from that the storyline still sucks for me..there was no concrete story line, which will make u smile whole heartedly...If people like me , who with romance + great storyline want to watch a drama..This is definitely not the one for you...But leaving the bad plot line if only u want to watch a drama for passionate romance...Go for it guys...And I'm not the type, becoz I got to see such amazing chemistry between the leads I'm gonna review it 10..still it will be 5 stars only .. Because simply I can't...The story totally looked hapazard to me..And as I guess there was much story to the side characters too .But due to the covid situation they didn't show us proper story of other characters... That's the first thing...And totally I didn't like the second lead couple story to be cut off, the channel made a seperate 3 episode story for saifah and zon..which should have been included here..but due to covid the production shot this later...and yes now it totally looked bad to me. Because if the second leads story have been included in the whole drama why are you series then it have been good but can't do anything because of the the covid situation of that time. Tutor, fighter, saifah and zon ..these two couples are the main leads..And I guess till the part they showed saifah and zon story they had atleast a better storyline than the leads...And damn the the last episode really raised my hopes for saifah and zon's story... Really their kisses their sensual chemistry was something totally had a different vibe compared to tutor & fighter... And totally feel in love with them..If to say in simple words , the last episode was my most favourite from the entire series...Saifah and zon, Tutor & fighter all together in the beach..and their bickering moments , the steamy romance between Saifah & zon..I wish I could have got to see more of these two apart from the main couple..that would have been great... People thinking where these two characters story there? There is a additional 3 episodes story of these two Saifah and zon story ..u can watch that too..That story takes place before all these two couples want to beach in the last episode of why are you series..That missed storyline was made into a 3 episodes..And I'm seperately not going to write a review for that...so I thought of saying that over here.. There is something in zon and saifah story in the last episode, when they actually had their first time .. The emotions portrayed by both was so real..Zon when he tells that he will only give his first time to saifah and damn that kisses, that tongue to tongue kisses I can't..There my heart really had an explosion.. Simply the tears rolled down zon cheeks after saying that line for having his **first with saifah ..Such pure and how much in love they are ...It showed very well. And I wouldn't mind if in future these two being the leads for another bl drama and as a couple..I will definitely watch it..Acting is totally top notch...Not even about only zon and saifah but tutor and fighter they too...How much I deny the storyline is hapazard.. but the acting of Saint and zee was phenomenal.. similarly Tommy and Jimmy ( Saifah & zon).. Rest coming to the side characters, I totally can't relate to them..as I said think, there was much story of the side characters too, but i guess it was not included in the drama due to covid .But still the part the other characters story was shown..It was really really good..I guess zon sister was the one cheerful character, without her the story wouldn't exist..Like her apart from many others...That's all I can say about why are you!! So it's up to you how u feel about it .It's totally my opinion...And definitely I will tell if it need's a re-watch value, then I guess I'm not watching it.. except if I fell like only watching the romance part between the two couples. That's totally my opinion though.. Those who hadn't watched atleast u can get a idea what I feel..Was this review helpful to you?
WHY R U HONEST REVIEW
This drama is quite good I finished it in less then 2 days. The only problem I found was the drama is well written but also very hard to understand at some parts. Like all dramas for me the side couper (saifah and zon) stood out the most too me with a cute plot twist. I really enjoyed this show but while watching the episodes on YouTube I experienced some problem with the sound because of copyright which I thought was quite unfortunate since the songs and background music usually adds a certain vibe and emotion too the show. It was also quite fun too see saint in this new light, his acting was amazing as always and I think his acting has gotten way better. Overall I think this show is a 7/10 and I would definitely rewatch this show.Was this review helpful to you?
Why R U Is Enough For Fans To Hang Onto
So 'Why R U' is considered by many to be the BL golden child of television and I can see why to a point. It's clearly got a bigger budget shown by its multiple sets, good camerawork and pretty large cast. This show did surprise me in some ways and disappoint me in others. It's not perfect, but it was enjoyable enough to watch! The overall plot is a tad confusing at first with the whole "are we in an actual BL novel?" plot, though it kinda just straightens out after awhile. We have a meh main couple (and strong side couple) whom do have a lot of chemistry, especially later on in the season dear god. Which I kinda appreciate because they didn't shy away from the obvious tension that was built up between our main characters.The story itself was pretty good, I liked that the girl character wasn't used as just a sort-of boundary between Tutor and Fighter. She actually had a story-line and ends up happy which was cute. Also Tutor is an interesting character enough on his own, though Fighter was super meh or eww to me. Either frustrating or boring at first to be honest because he got very little depth given to him. However, I actually ended up preferring our side/secondary couple Zon/Sai over the main though! They were so adorable and so freaking funny, like holy crap I was in tears at their scenes the panic was real! We also must discuss that first kiss scene and the scene of their first time because it got me, both were really raw and emotional loved it. It totally sucks that they had their scenes cut short, BUT we get a side series of them to compensate so yay! Fighter's character again though I also had major issues with later on in the series, you probably know what scene I'm talking about already so by the end I disliked him completely. He's got this victim blaming attitude tbh by the end claiming Tutor is "making him crazy" or whatever and basically starting to assault him. He stops, but its super triggering and not okay at all. So that lessened my appeal for Tutor/Fighter overall even though it was already lacking.
Though I don't think the overall plot was as solid as one like TharnType that actually had me super emotionally invested, this one was enough for what it was worth. It could've done without some of the tropes that TharnType also had (to an extent) but weren't so dragged out and made more sense in that narrative where in this it was misplaced. We also didn't need the repeated clips of things happening and constant close-ups of abs lol. Finally, I wanted to say Tutor's sister in this stole my heart and I wanted to marry her straight up, also the bakery owner was amazing! Like literally just give me the Saifah X Zon scenes, scenes with the bakery owner and scenes with Tutors sister and best friend, the TharnType cameos then cut out everything else and we'll be golden for me XD
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Poorly written didnt stick to the main plot!
Great actors .... Great chemistry.... poorly written and poorly executed! Not interested in the virus excuses because the flaws were there before the virus thing started .... like always just one person opinion!! They didnt stick to the main plot that was laid out in first episode of a sister writing a BL about her brother and then it starts to come true. This had potential to be a really funny BL but they took it on an entirely different direction. Long and boring but sexy scenes lol! Should be rewritten as a comedy and leaving out the couple they spent all their time on.Was this review helpful to you?
For those person who are critical of this show, you need to stop. This show is amazing and you need to relax , if something things were not in the script , its not that serious. The show is still amazing.
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Don't be quick to judge. Hear me out.
Okay i will be very honest and review this drama the best i can. To me it was a balanced show. Why i chose the word balance and yet gave it a perfect score allow me to explain. There was so much going on, so much that half the time i was lost wondering what on earth did i just watch, what the hell just happened and who is with who.The story was overrally poorly written and poorly developed and some of the characters were so shallow and just added more chaos to the whole story.
This drama is mainly based on 2 couples. I will dare to say kudos to the writer and director. I am i contradicting myself and again hear me out. I will start with TorFighter. If you allow me to separate the storyline and rate it separately i gave their parts full marks. Their characters were so well written and developed that i could actually pace with them as their relationship developed from sexual tension filled animosity to heartfelt confessions of longing and love. It felt so real and the tension was palatable from the spiteful glares and body language to the passionate kisses and hard on seduction. I could see the conflict and doubt tormenting these two, the depth of their love and how they got to be were they were. I finished this drama because of these 2 and at the same time i was trying to make sense of everything else going on. Their acting is next level. Their physical and emotional chemistry oozed off my screen. I dont want this review to turn into an erotica so i will end here.
Now coming to SaifahZon. Well..... i am not very sure what to say honestly. I am not sure is it the script or the directing or the acting itself, the chemistry or a lack of it. Be the judge.What i do know is there were sweet moments and i will be like awww and there were moments i would just cringe and cringe some more.
The other gay side couple? I don't even know what to say because i don't know what i watched i don't know who was with who? Who was with Blue?
At times it was so hard to try and keep up with what was going on especially in Zon's gang. At times everything was utter chaos and i would struggle to make sense of what just happened. Many scenes left me baffled but one in particular left me picking up my jaw from the ground. How can one's feelings miraculously and instantly be switched from one guy to the next esp when they took their time to show us the beginning of the relationship and its challenges. I mean crying about this guy who just broke your heart on this other guy's shoulder and contemplating means and ways to make him take you back then the very next second BOOOOM. I was like wtf....
Okay to sum up this gibberish i will say this show is must watch. If you thought TharnType were the holy grail in BL drama then you might want to see TorFighter and think again. Disregard all the noise and chaos around and focus on Tor and Fighter, thats were the show is, that's were my 10 for the review is. Yes covid 19 restrictions made things difficult but i still believe the side stories were poorly written and developed and it has nothing to do with covid19.
Would i rewatch this? Oh yes definitely i would.
I know this review is all over the place, contradicting and confusing this is how the show made me feel....confused and in love.
I will come back with my last review ep 13.
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I just finished watching the last episode. I have basically said all i need to say and there isn'tanything left. Like i said before its a bit far fetched to blame covid 19. I will say ep 13 was pure fan service. This drama could have ended at 12 episodes.
I will give them a benefit of doubt and assume covid-19 restricted them from wrapping up the story nicely but still say the story had great potential but was poorly executed. The 1st 2 episodes were hilarious the concept was funny and refreshing but soon went downhill.
With or without restrictions i wasn't expecting much any way.
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