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SCREAMING
‼️ WARNING: THIS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS BUT NOT IN A OBVIOUS WAY ‼️Story: first of all, i would like to say that i didn’t read the novel so all i know from the storyline is what the drama told me, which was not much if i have to be honest. The story behind everything seems pretty big and i think in the drama there was a lot of things that were left behind so for me that is something that confused me a lot but overall 8.5/10;
Acting/Cast: 10/10 for real. Everyone did a great job, i loved all the actors and they lived they characters until they very end and that was amazing.
Music/OST: 10/10. I CANT STOP PLAYING THE INTRO IN MY HEAD. It’s literally amazing both the english and the thai version.
Rewatch value: wouldn’t watch again simply because normally i don’t like rewatching dramas that i had already seen.
More general information that i think is worth mentioning: When I first saw scenes from this drama i thought he was going to be really hard to watch simply because it’s obviously a crime/gangster type of drama, so before watching i really thought that i should been prepared for it to be really strong and have really heavy scenes, not gonna lie, they do have really heavy scenes but they also have a lots of funny moments and their fight scenes aren’t really that heavy (at least not for me). Although there were some triggering scenes, i didn’t find it as heavy and strong as i thought it would be. The last episode is kinda confuse and it doesn’t answer many questions on the contrary it leaves you with a lots of questions. I have mixed feelings with the way that it ends, it’s definitely something that i wasn’t expecting to happen that’s for sure. In the end i still didn't understood very well who was really lying and who was really telling the truth, which for me it's something that makes me frustrated. There are various things that were ignored, and although those things need to happen because the show can't have all details like the novel, i still think that there were a lots of things that weren't complete. In the end i really liked the drama, it has a lot of cute and funny moments, i love Kinn’s older brother, he is sincerely one of the best characters ever in the show and it’s already worthy to watch it because of him. Finally i give a 9.5/10 to this drama because it made me obsessed with it but the ending it’s what’s stopping me from giving it a 10/10.
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The Quintessential Mafia Romance, But Gay!
Indeed the quintessential mafia romance story. Kinn and Porsche, besides the fact they took fuck-it-out instead of talk-it-out seriously, were cute, funny, and just an overall joy and exciting to watch. The actors had insane chemistry, and every sex scene was surprisingly graphic! The plot as a whole is incredible; every character was played phenomenally! I was angry, I was happy, I was heartbroken, I was laughing! I couldn't trust anyone, but Porsche and Porchay! Oh, Porchay! Kim needs to get his feeling sorted and why was the fact Kim had a 'Manner of Death' style murder bored behind a picture never addressed? Why was he so curious, other than him being nosy? Also, he ran from Porchay a lot, like dude get it together.Vegas is an f-ing psycho, there is no way Pete doesn't have Stockholm syndrome. You can not convince me otherwise; I refuse to believe Pete could fall for a crazy person like that. (Quick reflection; I still think that Pete was interacting with Vegas to make it out alive /survive, but after a while started to actually fall for him. Cause Pete took a calculated risk going into the minor family house to spy but certainly hadn't been interested in Vegas romantically until they began being emotionally vulnerable towards one another.)
Tankhun and Yok were highlights of comedy. Erica! Oh, that's a woman if I've ever seen one! I love her, and she deserved to live! The ending too! Porsche got the big gun he wanted!
The fact he's only on Kinn's side, even after he took over the minor family, struck my heart. I am sad about the scene with Porchay, Porsche and their mom cause I feel like she has no idea who they are and just seems confused. Also, was not a fan of the sexual assault from Kinn. Porsche was under the effects of a date rape drug and Kinn took advantage of Porsche. I'm glad it was talked about but that doesn't make it any more ok.
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YOUR TYPICAL THAI BL
I must say... It's one of the best BL I've Seen in all Thai drama... no other bl measured up to it for and I can't find any..... The pairing for the actors and couple is lovable... the mafia plot as well as the romance plot is well balanced... Although some relationships were toxic even the leads had a toxic relationship at first... but you're end up living the drama... kinn carried out his role so well as smone portraying a mafia role. The supporting characters was also good nothing was left behind.. The other couple started off as very toxic but then you can't help but like them.... Even if they weren't given enough screentime. the story line wasn't bad but it was amplified by the way the actors played it out.... All I can say is that the drama is a 10+... Favourite character was Kim(Jeff satur) by the way....Was this review helpful to you?
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So worth every minute!
Here's my disclaimer: .I'm a middle aged white woman and discovered BL quite late in the game. So quit reading if my thoughts wouldn't be worth your while.....all set? Ok.I loved, loved, loved this series! Just enough action to keep the plot moving, but with SO MUCH character development and depth. Just enough romance, but with sex scenes that actually make sense and, like the action sequences, keep the plot moving along. I watched this on IQiYi, and really enjoyed the option of watching all the little extras with the cast.
It's very well-put together - staged, sound, music, and just the right amount of silent pauses with the main cast, particularly Kinn and Porche. I loved how Porche went to his former boss to ask for dating advice, and how Pete sensitively gave Kinn advice on how to tone down his frustration when talking to Porche. Sure, there were corny bits done just for laughs, (weird almost kissing scene between sleeping Pete and Porche, for example) but all in all, the comedy was at least giggle-inducing.
My only critiques would be when Vegas speaks English out of the blue. Why? I mean, his diction and American accent are pretty decent, but like many tonal language speaking actors, the delivery was quite flat, which I find annoying and distracting. I was also confused by the trailer scenes not ever appearing in the actual series. What's that about? Were they playing around with creating scenes before actually putting the series together? I've tried googling deleted scenes to see if they were just cut for time, but no such luck. And finally, some of the plot twists after episode 8 were just extra - like the whole sequence near the end with the fake death of the dad and the sudden appearance of mom) but, hey, they had to fill in the 14 episodes, right? (I have this critique for many, many, many series. so nothing new to see here.)
I never watch things more than once - at least until I've forgotten the details. But I'm watching the first 8 episode for the third time at the moment.
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Really strong, nearly perfect, I loved it
KinnPorsche the series has it all and I enjoyed every second. The storyline, acting, and pacing is great. I love the cast and their chemistry is great. I’ve never been one for action or mafia series but KP totally changed my mind. The BTS content is a wonderful addition.I hear and understand some of the legitimate critique of the series. I took off .5 for some problematic tropes but even those were handled pretty well considering how they were written in the novel version. I think these are far made up for in other ways in the series and I look forward to the growth of the characters. This is a mafia romance - the men in it are Bad Guys™️ which is important to know going in.
I will be watching again and again and anxiously awaiting the next season!
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Thrilling, Sexy, Exciting !
This show is mature and has a great cast. The acting is superb as well as the cinematography and soundtrack.Tankhun is amazing and lightens the mood of the series and fills in the gaps to allow the show to have multiple emotions from humour to horror.
It takes many unexpected turns and leaves you shocked and needing more. Mile and Apo have a superb performance as a turbulent main couple that have many hurdles to jump and things to sacrifice and overcome to find their happiness.
Trust is a huge part of this series within families and relationships, there is deception, lies, lust, love and BDSM torture scenes that are executed very tastefully and are visually stunning.
The shooting locations are breathtaking such as the quarry/forest, skyscrapers, Porsche and che's house and the minor family house.
The love scenes are spicy and also beautiful allowing us to feel what the characters are feeling in a more raw and natural way than most other BL shows of this time.
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It is a yes for me!
Let's be real.. It's a good story, maybe some action, considering that should be a Mafia series, i was waiting more power role fights, more raw scene like the beginning when Kinn is dealing with the Italian. But then the mafia bubble is changed to "the adventures of Porsche, the new bodyguard" Some scenes are hilarious, Apo & Mile are so good in their role, but scenes like this I'd been fired on the spot for half ot these..the drama with Porsche dealing with the crude beginning of his relationship with Kinn is well depicted, but unfortunaly it seems so quickly done that makes me wonder what Porsche was really thinking about all.Kinn is well portrait by Mile, but his reluctance at the beginning with "everyone wants me dead" crushed when he gives immediately in with Porsche.. There's no real trust issues, there're misunderstandings that are just solved some moments after.
Now, on the other level, Vegas and Pete.. Bible and Build made an outstanding job for these roles, and their interactions on the screen are stunning. The story of Vegas and Pete starts in a terrible way.. torture and are not my thing, but here is mixed up with the portray of phisical and mental abuse suffered by both men. Pete has found a way to deal with it trough his inner positivity, even if that is just a blanket to cover what he really feel. He smile even when he doesn't want to, just not to disappoint others or being a burden for the people he's living with. Vegas on the other hand Is so twisted by his father, the Mafia's world he has to deal with and the messed up relationship with the main family that even years of therapy can solve his issues. And then he catch Pete and everything falls in an another level.. Is far from healed, but he tries his best to face all these reality together strieving to be just him. That been said is remarkable the acting of these two if I think that they are not the main leads and their story has an arc of 5 more or less eps and I loved it for his complexity.
Acting: 9, even though for Bible and Build I'd say 10 with merit
Music: 9.. Jeff is spectacular and "Freefall" is really a great song
Story: ok, there are some plot holes, but if you just enjoy the show it doesn't really matter.
Rewatch value? Yes!
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WATCH IT!!! SO WORTH IT!!
Words cannot describe how much I absolutely love this series. I’ve watched it way too many times and it never fails to make me cry, laugh, I believe in love, etc.. the plot is so unique and really cool and so well done and the cast is amazing. Every single one of them is great, you can really tell how much effort the company put into casting these people for each roll because they fit so well and the chemistry and love they have for each other is so real. ALSO don’t even get me started on the SMUT scenes because they are beautiful. The ending is truly amazing and I cannot stress about how much I love the show!!!! it’s a 10/10!!Was this review helpful to you?
I watched every episode 4 times and I never do that
What can I say? It's just that good. Definitely the most well-produced BL series I've ever seen. The only thing that comes close is the Sammon verse (Manner of Death and Triage), in my opinion. I really struggle to rewatch things, it's even rare that a series holds my attention the first time I watch it, but KinnPorsche really gripped me tight. I dragged like four friends into the KP rabbit hole with me, all completely different people, but they were always just as convinced as I was after I forced them to watch the first episode. I think that really speaks for itself. Just a really, really good series, both as a TV show and as a BL.Was this review helpful to you?
Conflictingly great
This drama somehow tore my entire heart out and changed the course of my life. I went into it feeling uncomfortable, but kept watching out of curiosity. I kept it a guilty pleasure until I saw the ending. Then, I realised this series is probably the most meaningful to me out of every Thai drama I've watched. I ended up rooting for everyone, despite my grievances. KinnPorsche made me believe they are all human, despite their doings.The pacing of this drama is nearly too fast, which caught me very off guard. I'm used to dramas being on the cusp of boring just to fill a certain number of episodes, but KinnPorsche does the opposite. You can't really look away whilst watching. Even during softer scenes, there's a tension that won't break. It kept me engaged.
The aesthetics were perfect for this setting in my opinion. I'm easily turned off by bleak or unfitting visuals, so this was a huge plus in my book. The actors did a really great job portraying the characters. Props to them!
My biggest problem with this drama: KinnPorsche has an abundance of SA, which makes me unable to give it five entire stars. Some explicit scenes felt drawn out and without reason. It's something that turned me off a lot, especially in the first half of watching this. I strongly recommend not watching KP if this is in any way triggering to you.
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So good!!!
I just finished binging this for the second time. I forgot how much of a masterpiece this show is!!What an epic journey we get to go on.
The ost is repetitive, but I think it is good. Creative that they came up with different versions of the main song to fit different moods. & ofc Jeff Satur is a God among peasants with the voice of an angel.
I'm in awe of the cast's acting skills. They sold every aspect and every emotion of their characters. I love all 3 brothers plus their cousin, Vegas. I came for Kinn and Porsche, but in the end I loved every couple (perhaps Vegas and Pete are my favorite though ?).
Tankhun is the funniest character in this whole show. I adore him. Thanayut did a phenomenal job in this role.
I wish Porchay was aged up to 18 and portrayed by an older actor so we could've gotten more romance from Kim & Porchay, but Jeff still sold us on the love and protectiveness Kim has for Porchay without any physical intimacy happening.
Despite the couple of bad eggs that are now a stain on this masterpiece off screen, I'm grateful for this shows existence and I am sure I will watch it again and again!
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Worth every second!
I usually don’t watch Thai bl but this is definitely my top 1 favorite Thai bl, everything about this show was so interesting, I was more interested in the second couple than the first couple but also the second couple was Vegas and Pete which was kinda toxic and Pete also fell in love with his OWN Kidnapper who tortured him for fun and had an opportunity to escape but didn’t…But the cast visual was insane everyone was fine!
the plot was soo good and wasn’t boring at all which this drama is about violence which is rare to make usually interesting! Definitely watch this.
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