Masterpiece
This series is the best series from GMMTV so far (according to me) ! P'Nuchy did a great job, the plot is so addictive, all actors are talented but Gun made it to the next level playing Black/White, two different personalities ! I was so into the story that I didn't even expect a sweet love couple. Even the womens role are important in the plot. the music choice by P'Nuchy is also very interesting to understand every emotions they create. I have watched all episodes a thousand times and I wait every sunday for the next one.Was this review helpful to you?
boring
i have never wasted my time on a bad series like not me. The acting is fine but the story is boring. really didn't enjoy these series. I can't say that this series are the worst I have ever seen but its bad. I don't recommend it. the series already lost me on first episode and after a month I decided to finish it because my friend told me to give it a chance. literally wasted like 10 hour of my life on a stupid, boring not even interesting series. whoever made this. thanks for making me waste time on this.Was this review helpful to you?
this drama truly deserves more love and attention!
let's be honest, every time i recommend this drama to someone they always come back saying they loved it, and as they should. it is so good!! i have not met a single person who didn't like this drama, and its obvious why.the acting is amazing, offgun really knocked it out the park this time round, and the supporting cast like first and mond as yok and gram also did fantastic. the story line here sends such an important message and it is conveyed in such a beautiful way that leaves you wanting more.. i watched this all in one sitting the first time i watched it.
the ost is beautiful too, i could not stop listening to the theme song.
overall this is such an impact-full yet beautiful drama that sends a strong message, and i hope anyone who decides to watch this can love at as much as the rest of us, as i believe it is truly underrated and does not get as much love and attention as it deserves (although i could just be a bit biased) 10/10
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This is the new STANDARD
I wasn't 100% sure what my overall rating would be but as I was ticking off all the marks, I realised that everything was near perfection and deserves a 8.5.The music in this show was incredibly diverse and although I appreciate Thai artists being used in Thai shows, the fact that they used English music kind of made it a deeper experience for me. I guess you don't realise how much the lyrics of a song makes a difference when it plays in the background. You unintentionally relate those lyrics to what is happening in the moment. For this reason, the music was a 9.5/10.
The acting and plot was phenomenal and original. There wasn't a boring moment in this show and it really hit all the right markers.
The scene where Yok is doing a nude portrait of Dan is one of my favourite scenes in the show. It was so vulnerable and really set this precedent for BLs to follow. Instead of it focusing on steamy scenes and desires, this show actually showed a deeper meaning which was perfectly worded when Dan said 'I feel like I'm confessing my sins'. 10/10.
Also, the relationship between White and Sean was so naturally introduced. No confusion in what they were feeling, no regret or worry. They just accepted it as naturally as one should accept feelings for another. They didn't hide it from anyone and were so open to what they were feeling. Also, I love that both of them made sure eachother wanted the same thing. Basically, I love the CONSENT.
Great representation of the qommunity (get it.. haha queer community... qommun... anyways you get it). We had some beautiful raindbow flags in some scenes which I love <3
However, it wouldn't be a fair review if I didn't touch on the negatives...
I was a little disappointed with how they reintroduced Black into the story once he woke up. He kind of left the gang after he woke up which just doesn't make sense since he's the one that started it. If anything, I would have liked him to see that what White had done was working better than his plan but it was a little disappointing how he then continued on his own.
The ending was a little disappointing as well. They spent the entire show trying to take down Tawi but in the end, all of their efforts seemed to just be a symbol for society to stand up. We didn't have an epic scene where Tawi got taken in by police which I was looking forward to.
Also, I didn't fully understand why Dan all of a sudden changed his mind and went to arrest them. Like I get that someone powerful told him that he needs to step in line but AS IF that would be enough to scrap all your efforts and the effort of someone you supposedly love.
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Best bl ever.
I could write a novel about how good this show is.This show broke my heart so bad that everytime not me is mentioned i need to look away or try not to cry and everytime i try not to cry i fail.
This show is just perfect. So well written.
I would literally sell my family for a season 2...
This is the best show every created.
Also the cast omg? first,mond,gun,off? i would do anything for another show with those 4, this is like one of the worst reviews ever but good lord i love the characters so much they all acted so well.
This show made me feel so safe and happy, i would do anything to watch this for the first time.
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Not me is level god series ?✨✨
#NotMe #NotYou #ButEveryone ❤️⚠️ Important note : I wished that not me didn't end ? which I rarely feel towards a serie. ⚠️
First of all I am so stunned and amazed with this story and the way GMMTV never fails to boost my expectations ?
I am so proud of my GMM boys for their acting skills and the way they make you feel like you are one of the characters in the series! All thanks to the screen-writer, directors and producers for giving birth to this AMAZING serie. ??
As you can see my ratings are all 10/10 and if I could give it a 10000000/10 I would, along with all the awards in the industry out there because it deserves it and more ✨
?️ All along the series you will feel a sensation of " I do belong there ! " " I want to be one of them " etc etc
?️ Starting with the actors and the way they skillfully delivered every single emotion & action in the serie is what makes me proud of how talented my GMM boys are ?
Specially GUN a big shout out to this talented young man !!! Doing double role is really a very difficult job to do ! But he nailed it effortlessly !!!!! I adored every single scene he showed at specially the twins ' ones, that at a certain moment I really was like " maybe he has a twin brother irl and he is actually acting with him ! "
A big big BIG applaud to GUN for real ????❤️
?️ It was nice to see baby Tumical in such a genre as well , he nailed his role perfectly ? the way he can make you smile, cry, laugh, angry along with him is unbelievable ??
?️ I really like all GMMTV's dramas ( as I am GMMtist since I first started watching thai dramas) but NOT ME IS JUST LEVEL GOD DRAMA ✨ the story is beyond beyond beyond perfect, the problems it touched and the way it showed the solutions and motivation is really so good , the way they delivered it as well is something magical ???
Whenever I say this is the best drama GMM has produced they be like " Nah baby just wait and see " ✨
?️ THE OSTs OH MY GOD THE OSTs, every single OST/song that has been played in this series takes you above the clouds with every single beat and word you feel like flying up in the sky from the opening song to the last song played. I have never watched a serie with such a perfect choice of songs, they know exactly what they are doing and which song to play during the scene to make you even more immersed in it !!!! The choice of the OSTs is really what made the serie even more perfect ??❤️❤️❤️
?️ Last but not least, how i wished for more episodes because 14eps are really not enough, wishing for season 2 and 3 and 4 for such a perfect work to have just one season is really painful ?❤️❤️
?️ We got sick of the lovely dovey series that become copy paste ! This genre is what we need ! Series like Not me is the real work of art ??❤️
Wishing for more series like this ????️
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this needs the best director award!!
one of the best bl's made till now!!!!this is exactly what i expected from GMMtv, everything was just a chef's kiss. the way the scenes were directed gave a whole lot of emotions to the drama.
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#genre: enemies to lovers, twin brothers, cop and vigilante, political.
#things that could've been done:
1) i do feel they should've put more scenes where black and white are bonding.
2) a special episode with 6 months later plot would've given a better closure to the characters.
3) a proper conversation between eugene and black about him explaining everything to her
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overall a great drama and worth watching!!!!!
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Masterpiece!
This show is an absolute masterpiece. Everything about this show from the acting to the storyline is just amazing. It covers so many important and influential topics beautifully which I've never seen any other BL do. As a member of the lgbtq+ community, this show truly made me feel seen. The sound track in this show is amazing and unique as they don't only use thai songs but english ones as well. The actors did an amazing job portraying their characters especially Gun. There is never a dull scene and the chemistry among the main 2 couples is so good.Was this review helpful to you?
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"The law is just the law. It's only the gate to justice but the law itself isn't justice"
for a person who avoids political dramas like the plague, this one was different. from the aesthetics, the ost and to any scene in every single episode, it was a brilliantly artistic take in showing a well-balanced story involving romance and politics.so, what did i love?
-the amazing cast
there are many familiar faces in this but one thing's for sure, everyone's performances in this drama didn't fall short. not even an inch.
gun really didn't pull back from giving his all in both his roles as black and white. it was as though i was watching two people play their parts and i had to blink hard as black and white truly had distinct personalities. again, i'm not surprised by gun's talent as he never failed in showing his talent on screen.
i used to be skeptical of off's acting but in here, he was able to depict a broken character seeking revenge against unjustice. those expressions of anger mixed with helplessness and those cute scenes with white, off nailed it as sean.
first didn't fail me in this drama. he was lowkey smug but at the same time, this boy knows how to break my heart into pieces. paired with fluke, they both served emotions that hit you right at your chest. fluke did well as a police officer that wants to fight against the corrupt, a person that wanted to change.
the whole gang had me in shambles for how much they cared for each other. with how good the chemistry is between all of them, it was inevitable that the friend group was shippable. despite being a serious drama, there were funny moments as well. gumpa as the father of five (including black ofc) was portrayed wonderfully by papang. even though his acting was a bit iffy at times, he definitely gave off the fatherly vibe as he trained and helped the boys out whenever trouble came their way.
i was so used to seeing sing as a silly or playful character in other dramas so seeing him play a new type of role was a surprise. he managed to blow me away whenever he showed up and his scenes with black are worthy to be applauded.
-the couples !!!!
sean x white:
as one of the well-known bl couples, the offgun duo strikes again. the angst between these two was steaming hot. before sean and white got together, the tension they had was enough to make me scream internally. once they broke the ice and started to cuddle up to each other, i saw sunshine, rainbows and thunder. white who used to not understand sean's pain slowly became sean's comfort. their love to fight and protect each other will forever be something i'm envious of.
dan x yok:
the conflict that comes along with falling for someone you laid your trust on is heavier than one can imagine. maybe, i'm masochistic but the relationship between dan and yok had so much to it that i can't help but root for them. those sentimental scenes in which they started to open up to each other and weren't afraid to show their vulnerable side.... it was purely beautiful. besides the angsty scenes, they have their cute moments that i cherish A LOT.
-the women
we don't see petty arguments or grudges. what this drama offered is women that stand their ground. namo, eugene and nuch are all clear on their views and have such an impactful character to them that doesn't make it overwhelming or underwhelming. this is one of those dramas that i appreciate for not writing female characters as stereotypes.
-the cinematography
if i wanted to screenshot every single second of this drama, i would. the camera angles and close up shots of small details in the emotional and intimate scenes were my absolutely favorites. i love how this drama was filmed and how the colorisation fitted the scenes perfectly.
also, i really appreciate that the actors looked naturally beautiful in this one. there was less makeup and it gives off this no filter feel to it.
-the important topics covered
this drama is not just a bl drama. it shows many issues that goes on in the real world as well. to name a few, it highlights:
1) privilege
2) lgbtq+ rights (marriage equality)
3) disability rights
4) political corruption
things i didn't like:
-the way the ending got wrapped up felt rushed
-gram and eugene as a couple
-the whole twin connection wasn't explored more (but then i understand it would stray far away from the drama's focal points)
-some questions left unanswered
eg. was dan let go just like that? what is todd's story? what will tawi do?
regardless of the imperfections, 'not me' is easily on my top bl dramas that i keep close to my heart.
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A show to treasure
The worst thing about this show is the power rangers style jumping lmao.The best thing about this show is EVERYTHING. It was beautiful! The acting rendered me speechless and the story, the message...I have no words. The music matched the scenes very well and made me feel exactly how I was supposed to. I love the attention to details as well.
I didn't even realize the episodes were over until they really ended. Time flies differently when you're watching something interesting.
I cried more times than I could count. Not Me was a very good depiction of society and how it impacts everyone.
I also love the way they used the law and the group's surroundings to explain the problem, and the way they used art to express the characters' emotions.
A must watch. If i could give any show more than a 10, I would choose this one.
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Trust me...it's a MUST watch!!!!
I'm not one of those BLs fans that only watch the shows because of the spicy scenes...but of course we all love them and it does play a part in one way or another hahaha.However, this BL is not a spicy nor a cute romance story. It has a heavily political storyline about a group of friends that are fighting for social justice and equality against powerful forces. The first half of the story sets the base of the plot and tells the story of our main characters White and Black, twin brothers that have a special connection but were raised apart from each other. White is an intelligent soft boy and Black is the tough and protective one (their names were a little too much lol but let's ignore that).
Everything begins when White finds out that his brother Black is in a coma after not hearing from him since childhood. White remembers an old promise and decides to infiltrate his brother's gang by pretending to be Black. He's willing to trade a bright future for a dangerous lifestyle.
The second half of the story is when the romance side of the plot starts to develop. WhiteSean are the main couple of the show, they have a pretty rough start on the first half because Sean and Black always were in conflict, but things started to change after White took Blacks place....and of course it's a perfect enemies to lovers trope, but very endearing and captivating. I was sold! There are other couples as well, but like I said the drama isn't written around romance. It is just one layer of this delicious onion lololol
It was really well written and produced. Hats off to the team here.....really great BL that is not about engineering or older rich guys that have a crush on their younger and slightly poorer "bros" lol don't get me wrong I LOVE those too lol but it's great to watch something COMPLETELY different and enjoy it just as much.
The cast is 10/10, both main and support were incredible....I really can't complain. Gun (White/Black) was absolutely incredible in this one! Off (Sean) was also just as amazing with his performance....you could see that they dove in head first in these characters.
Of course there are some plot holes (as expected) and the show isn't perfect, but overall it was 100% worth the watch!
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Almost 10 but still
It's certainly one of the best Thai dramas in the BL category and not only. Excellent cinematography, entertaining plot, handsome guys, bad guys lol... It's got almost everything to perfection BUT for a few aspects: product placement is way too obvious!! Either it's toothpaste, drinks, cars... things are always pushed into our face. Also, everybody is dressed quite the same and everybody has an artistic side, like painting and playing the guitar. The dancer girl always wears the same pair of pants! Some scenes are really cringey: the policeman cries while being painted nude etc.The actors are very talented, no doubt. The 1st ML is the best by far. The 2nd ML - the one playing twins - is not subtle enough. He should've made the differences more refined, not so obvious. Like that constant scared look and crying eyes while trying to be the bad guy!? Im also a bit put off by seeing the same actors doing BL movies, cant you please make some changes for a while? Are we seeing the same movie again?
Watch it despite its flaws, it's still at the top.
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