Love in the Air (2022)

Big on chemistry, sullied by questionable moments

Love In The Air is roughly split into two parts, each focusing on a different couple. And if you ask me which is the better half, I’d have trouble giving you an answer. The chemistry is pretty good and the flirting will keep you hooked.

However, I wish the storyline made a little more sense – it would have helped if the characters’ personalities were more consistent and even better if their backgrounds were fleshed out a little more. The rating would also be higher if the characters didn’t have all these problematic moments that made me go Ehhhhh…?

Doesn’t make it a bad show, imo, just lacks thoughtful writing and actual depth.

You may have come across some criticism regarding Phayu’s problematic behaviour in the initial episodes. Personally, I thought this was quite out of character for Phayu as he is shown to be quite thoughtful and non-toxic in the later episodes, and the story does get better and a lot more wholesome, so I don’t know what was going on in the earlier parts.

Now on to the second couple - at the start, Phai has all the signs of a walking red flag. Shamelessly full of self confidence, glib tongued, and basically too hot and too rich to take anybody seriously. But I’m here to tell you it gets better. In fact, Phai turns out to be a total green flag, and they’re just so unbelievably cute together I have to stop myself from screaming every time I watch an episode.

Verdict? Watch it and maybe you’ll get hooked too.

Full review here: asianblreviews.wordpress.com

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Not for me

In the beginning it had potential it wasn’t the best but maybe they needed more time to start up cus most of the time they get better, but this one just went down hill. I think the writers thought that enough s€x scene’s would make up for the poor written plot, but it just wasn’t enough to make the series enjoyable to watch. Maybe the second story is better than the first one but I don’t think so. It’s also so overrated on tik tok and other platforms. I think as long as a series has enough spice and hot characters, everything can be seen a “good” series.

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Stop reading and go watch it.

Seriously this is one of my top 5 shows & i still notice different details when I rewatch it. The story is great & the characters are great. I want expecting a whole lot when I started this show and I honestly don't know why bit OMG it is so good. It definitely have it's NC-17 parts but it fits in and flows with the story. There were a couple of scenes in the last episode that I muted or skip ahead 10sec because I knew it was something I didn't want to see. The chemistry of the couples and the friends is the best I've seen outside of ZeeNuNew & I hope either couple gets a new series fast. The special episode & guest appearances in Wedding Planner are amazing bonuses. SERIOUSLY GO WATCH THIS NOW!!!!!!

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Short episodes and Some Scenes are cut!

Watch until Episode 13 which was aired yesterday.

I am editing this comment as I watch complete the entire full season.

Prapai and Sky storyline on Episode 13 really touch my heart how their acting skills. But Sky mood changes too fast its like a flip of dice which makes me stunned. After Sky was raped again by his Ex in Prapai room I cannot think how Sky can change his mood or the fact he was just raped as okay no problem. I don't know how others might think or feel regarding this part here? Rain is shocked looking at Sky being raped this part here and asking are you okay "Answer me!" (Of course, Sky isn't okay. How can he be okay after being raped???) Watching this part makes me think is Rain in the right mind??? ? Rating remains the same. Like I said below unless they do season 2 or else I won't change the rating. The storyline jumps very fast and both couples. Makes it unexplained the unending who is Prapai uncle? And who is the guy in the photo with Prapai? If season 2 explain these mystery it would be good.

Phayu and Rain storyline is lovely drovey and I expected to see more because of the short preview I watch when Phayu grabs Rain outside the cafe while it was raining, Rain tries to run away from Phayu but we never get to see this scenes. Both their acting skills are good. Specially when Rain was kidnapped the scenes really capture my sight.

For Prapai and Sky their relationship progress too fast alot of people are unable to catch what's going on Sky suddenly change the inner feelings. We only watch Prapai persistent of wooing Sky.

The only thing is each storyline is too short. It cuts off when their relationship starts, we should get to see the sweetness after they started dating, if each storyline have 10 episodes I would rate full stars. Unless they do season 2 I will change this rating.

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Yessssss...no more highschool bullshit

no more school love story

What is really nice about this drama is that it is not about highschool love. The difference and uniqueness in the premises of the story is what made me hooked on this drama from the teaser only.
The set up of the teaser gave it all a Wattpad and unrealistic but lovable vibes what only best fictions can provide and the trailer didn't disappointed as well.

The story between rain and payu started nicely but also weirdly based on the circumstance they were put in but it didn't looked forced or out of flow due to how rain's character is depicted. Payu on the other hand is a well written bad boy and the actor did justice to it( when I say 'well written bad boy' i am not implying being bad is good).
Payu on the first episode is shown as a person who sleeps around if he's interested while rain as a person who sees the world way too nicely (he is very naive, will probably sell himself out without even knowing).
I love how their story went and how they were both persuing each other with mutual respect towards each other, their studies and work which other bl series take for granted (like how the hell do they even pass even though all they do is fall in love) being the first ever series to put this much attention on studies and exams. The most astonishing trait about payu was how he was always making it clear about what kind of relationship he wants and how serious he was. And also thanks to the non dragging plot and length, rain was smart enough to figure out his feelings on time.

The second couple was nice. Not a wholesome start at all. I actually hated how pai didn't really left any choice for sky but ofcourse that was how his character was. However the development was very cute and believable on pai's side and wholesome but a bit unrealistic on sky's side considering how it all started. But ofcourse people change and so do feelings.

Anyway everything about the drama is well written with Mount Everest level chemistry. Ignoring one or two flaws won't do any harm hence a mature drama with unique and enjoyable plot.
Definitely worth watching atleast once.

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Chemistry is phenomenal but story... ehhh

I personally think that one of the biggest factors why people liked this is because of the loveteams' chemistry. Tbh, story-wise, this series isn't the best but also not the worst, I would say. Through how realistic the casts in terms of acting & expressing 'love', this series worked. But let me break down this series...

STORY:

Ngl, I have to agree with what others are saying; it is somewhat questionable(?) And another thing I have to agree with is that why all Mame's stories have to go like this, having questionable things in it. Idk why, tbh haha.

Bestfriends being inlove with another set of bestfriends, what a thing haha.

I dont hate how the story goes but at the same time, I got confused and sometimes questioned myself about the things happening. Like at first you'll feel giggly coz' of the characters' interaction but as it goes by, things get a bit off for me. I also dont understand why ppl think that PayuRain is the main and PrapaiSky is just a side couple where story-wise, the 2nd one is more interesting and somehow has more meaning to it. (Just being honest here..)

What I like about the overall story? Tbh, idk either, I just feel like watching it til' the end haha.

ACTING/CASTING:

I think this is where the whole series gets interesting and captivating; the casts.

The chemistry of BN and FP as PayuRain and PaiSky is just so good. How Payu looks at Rain in the series have no difference on how Boss looks at Noeul. Same as how Pai is so affectionate towards Sky is like how Fort is being clingy to his P'Peat. What I mean is I think character-wise, the casts are meant for their characters, indeed. The acting? Not perfect but still effective.

MUSIC:

Nothing too special but just right for the series. (Note: the scene where Payu sang makes the ost somehow cute hehe)

REWATCH VALUE:

Rewatching this is okay, just skip the NC scenes haha. But as someone who barely rewatch shows, yeah.. I'll maybe rewatch some scenes but not the whole series.

OVERALL:

For me, this series is 'okay' overall hehehe.

Ps. Pai is a green flag BUT only to Sky ?

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Boy meets boy, thinks he can avoid his affection, doesn't work out, falls in love instead. Other story is boy is traumatized, falls in love, the rest is history truly. It was cute and I really enjoyed it, it was easy to watch, nothing too crazy, the main characters on both ends were just very sweet, I loved the chemistry but it was confusing at some points and fell short to me sometimes. Overall just not bad at all. I don't think I'd rewatch it but I wouldn't mind if it was on again. It seemed like it was going to be right off the bat toxic and horrendous but it wasn't anything like that. Definitely give it a try.

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A show you'd wish never stops

I recently started getting into asian dramas. I began watching a lot of Ancient Chinese-mainland dramas such as New life Begins, My heart, Oh my lord, etc. Recently I've just started getting into BL/Yaoi shows and I came across TLITA series on IQYI. For it to be my first show out of the many I've began watching this show is top 2 for me compared to Kinn and Porsche.

TLITA is a show that showcases a realistic view of how things are for the LGBTQIA+ community. The twist and turns from abusive past relationships, to misunderstandings, to the fear of trust others is something that many BL dramas haven't been able to replicate so far since I've began watching them.

TLITA showcases two couples P'Payu and Rain; P'Pai and Sky, both Sky and Rain and friends and same with P'Payu and P'Pai. They both have differences between their own relations with each other and how they've cultivated their relationships up until the end and even in the special episode.

THE SYMBOLISM IN THE RELATIONSHIPS
The relationship between P'Payu and Rain give you the glimpse of the naughty side of a relationship. From how they've met, to how they started bonding, to their current relationship status as of now they've been able to keep that side true to the characters. They both have a deep connection that surrounds this Dom/Sub sides of theirselves as its portrayed relatively in the series. P'Payu always teasing Rain and Rain always shy around P'Payu will give you the lighter view of the LGBTQIA+ community.

The relationship between P'Pai and Sky really showcases the very serious and common side to the community that, unfortunately, many people may deal with at times. Sky's abusive past is no strange too many people apart of the community as many of us are always objectified for sexual pleasures rather than being actually loved. Sky's past trauma is to bring light the many reasons why some people have hard time trusting others, and some may not be able to overcome that trauma or have someone out there like P'Pai willing to walk your path if you trust them enough.

If you are just getting into BL/Yaoi shows like I am here's my rating for a great show. Anytime you read one of my reviews and if you have a similar taste in mine then you'll trust my rating.

RATING
Symbolism: It's okay to not be okay, Be true to who you are, Love is strong, It's okay to trust again.

Plot/Storyline (9.9/10): The story that was told by the writers and directors are the best. With maybe one minor hole in the story such as how P'Payu knows P'Pakin, but overall the view of P'Payu and Rain to the very real traumas that was portrayed in Sky's character just makes it amazing.

Spicy/Hot scenes (10/10): They really showcase love between the later hot scenes when the couple has established themselves together. The motion between the actors, and some of the spicy language used during the scenes really shows an inside view on how sex really is not always hardcore and crazy sex.

If you love a show that going to make you fall in love with it TLITA is a show for you. It gives you everything that is needed for a thrilling, exciting, steamy show that makes you want so much more. If they make another season and its anything like the special episode trust me you're going to want to WATCH!

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Could have been a 9.5/10 without villians

It's so frustrating. You have an AMAZING show, with couples that have very good chemistry and overall their couple's lives are really interesting and character development is good. Not to mention it's all blazing hot.

But then they go and ruin both arks with the most lazy, most problematic writing for villians. Eventhough absolutely 0 villians would have made the show fantastic. I had to lower my rating so much cause the poisonous stuff is really going extremely overboard. I can only be grateful that at least those parts ruined "only" 1 episode per arch.

Have absolutely all red flag trigger warnings for all the "romantic-heckin'-no-it's-just-plain-out-r-culture-tropes" prepared. Though thankfully the great majority of them is NOT between the couples! When you see those parts, skip over them for the sake of your sanity till you see the couples interact again, then it's basically over and you get all the lovely fluff again.

Why they did this to the show and the poor actors, I do not know! But if the ppl in charge make anything in future, they better cut it out. Noone, absolutely noone, will have take anything positive out of those scenes. By being that graphic, these scenes just trigger survivors and show the wrong ppl how to be particularly destructive!! Why promote that? Why not keep it down? People with empathy will get the horros without the visuals and ppl who don't get it, won't get it even if you show them! They learn from personal or close family&peer relationships only!!


- So, 70% really top!
- 10% dubious and "it's only not stalking cause they end up together". Can you plz stop promiting it these tropes. In real live the outcomes are mostly bad so do not sell to survivors & ppl unsure how to pursue a crush, that they could have had happy endings this way! Not happening!!! Don't do it! Bad messaging, bad behavioural modelling!!
- 20% are "r you kidding me? Where's the antidote to this toxic mind-broken stuff??


I can only recommend to watch the legit fluff, not normalise anything that doesn't fall under true consent (if saying no comes with negative consequences, then it's NOT consent), and really skip the r-culture stuff!

(If you do not know what r-culture is, then think 'making light of abuse in physically intimate context' and you'll probably figure it out)

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