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Very disappointed from Bed Friend Series!!! I Expected So Much More.
2/10 dropped/disappointed (from Episode 4 until the End of the Episodes).Negative:
1. 1-2 episodes were disappointing. I expected a bit to happen with the lovescenes.
2. The Most of the Lovescenes were not so good and sexy. Lovescenes were too short.
3. It would have been interesting if there had been an affair between the Boss Krit and Nuea. And i wouldn't have had a problem with the two of them getting together. Anyway, not much happened with the Maincouple in the Lovescenes. Not much happened with kissing either. I got more and more annoyed from episode to episode. Boring.
4. The Witch Mother of Nuea. She was a total disaster.
5. The Series implementation was unfortunately not good at all.
6. The kiss has Nuea as good as always refused. That was very annoying and unnecessary!!!
Positive:
1. Acting was really good of the Characters in the Series.
2. The Maincouple
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Good watch but Lol
It was a visually pleasing series, the actors are so good-looking, the story was also good up until episode 4 or 5 where it felt like they were dragging the plot. But definitely would recommend cause omg Net and James!!! 100!!The side characters I didn't bother with so much because they didn't really add value to the story or series in general, I think the writers focused too much on the main characters that they forgot to actually build the side characters as well and yeah.. lol! The stylist for James and Net tho, the movie wardrobe wears were like a 10/10. Every outfit on the main characters looked really classy and hot.
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Left a lot to be desired kind of
I kind of have two opinions that keep fighting internally. I keep going back and forth of "well it was better than expected" and "but it still felt kind of off".I appreciate that while this is clearly a very sexually implied series, the NC scenes didn't seem too random and aimlessly thrown in just for "fanservice". I felt like this with previous Mandee shows and was honestly expecting worse. With this show, they managed to show us intimacy outside of sexual intimacy. Thus I was able to buy into them actually developing a bond and growing to love each other. I attribute that to the actors chemistry - it's amazing. I feel like James really ountshines the cast though.
The story overall fell kind of flat. There wasn't really a lot of plot except for trauma after trauma for Uea. Uea's "character developement" - if we can even call it that - feels super cliché and clumsy. While there was visibly none for King. His only characteristic is being head over heels for Uea. But why? Why did he suggest being FWB first when he acts like a lovesick boy immediately? I feel bad that this character is solely used as a "magic cure" for Ueas struggles.
I must say though that I enjoyed watching the show as it aired. I call these kind of shows a "good acquitance". I'm not left at the edge of my seat and WAITING for the next episode nor did I particularily look forward to watching it every week. This show accompanied me well through 10 weeks, but it didnt pull me through.
Lastly, I hope Mandee keeps developing in the direction of less fanservice and more plot.
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Loooove it
I love this series. I watch it then I go on YouTube and watched the reaction with shaqiii. He literally have you screaming ???. Am into episode 4 and I loooove it. The only down side what I don't like is I need Uea to cuss his mother TF out. I know Thailand it's all about respect and what not? but it's time for him to put a serious cussing on his mother. She is are B***, and for that stepfather he needs a cutass and the EX also. I was literally watching episode 4 and am like this MC . In life sometimes you need to block and remove some family members from your life.Was this review helpful to you?
TO BE HONEST I LOVED IT AND FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART !! SORRY IF YOU DIDN'T
This was more than the title "BED FRIEND" .It was not only about the NC scenes it was about life, healing, acceptance. I don't know why people are finding so many flaws where i actually liked it this much !! Nvm this is the postive review you probably need.
Their acting was the plus and biggest point. They nailed it and only because their acting was so natural some scenes didn't feel cringe to me or even if it was i would just blush and giggle!!! You can just tell by the KISS SCENE when they kissed while only being BED FRIENDS and then as LOVERS. Their first kiss as lovers got the whole ZOO in my stomach!! I almost had diabetes ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ coz the last few eps were too SWEET for meee !!! They just stole my heart ?❤️ and i was giggling like crazy !!
The cinematography was so beautiful!! Especially the beach scene in last ep and the song, King's stare and the atmosphere it was alllll just magic ✨.
Their story was all about " you can find that someone in anyway, anywhere coz everything is fare in love ??♀️ and then the person will say 'we can fix this together' 'you don't have to be strong when you're with me' and yesss just like that UEA found his little happiness KING who was head over hills for him ~ AND I'M HOPELESS ROMANTIC coz of them ?
However i don't think this series deserves these much hate or criticism !! People are so negative nowadays, no series literally nothing can fully satisfy them ??♀️ .
It was cute sweet funny a little sad and i loved itt !! If you're up for a decent storyline, rom-com, good acting, amazing chemistry and acting and a little cringe cliche plot then yess go for ittt ❤️❤️
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Great Leads and OST
"Bed Friends" gets off to a slow start but builds to a strong conclusion, giving my final rating a solid 10.. Net and James are outstanding in the lead roles, probably because their off-screen chemistry is off the charts. Unfortunately, this is the main weakness of the plot in that Uea (James' character) plays it a bit too cool with King (Net's character) right to the end of the drama. Yes, Uea and King do get a bit closer as King comes to understand Uea's backstory on sexual abuse, but even in the final scene, Uea seems a bit too surprised or skeptical of King's offer of marriage. I think there was a missed opportunity to do more with Jade's (Yim's character) as he's a real scene-stealer whenever he appears. HIs best scene is when he joins King to select a ring for Uea. (I'm going to have to go look for dramas where he's the lead.) Thai BL dramas set the gold standard for romantic scenes and "Bed Friend" breaks new ground over its DOMUNDI predecessors like "WhyRU?" Still, it seems a bit odd that shows like this go out of their way to avoid shirtless scenes. Maybe the actors don't feel they have the "6-pack" physique to pull it off? I also have a minor complaint with the Uea being drawn as a stereotypical BL uke. These dramas would be far more interesting -- and realistic -- if the characters were equally masculine. If you're new to BL, "Bed Friends" is probably one of the best dramas you could start with. The 10 episodes move along without being burdened by too much padding. The plot is fresh and the main characters are all likable. Highly recommended. I'd love to see Net & James in another drama where their characters are more like their real-life personalities, though.Was this review helpful to you?
Not much impressed
Although actors had very potential but script didn’t go well with them I felt really bore at some plots unnecessary scenes were too much believe it or not I finished this drama in 1 day that means I forwarded more scenes continuously I wasn’t impressed with the script it is really a kind of lousy but I like the actors and somewhere story was good but they dragged it like a war I hope bl series directors shud understand although we expect intimate scenes but that doesn’t mean entire series will be based on those scenes lol you can see tharntype kinporsche series we have such bold scenes but drama was good they had story but here it literally nothing but most of the korean dramas I’m giving 3 4 5 ratings compare to those this drama was good anyway all the best to actors I really hope they can get a well drama next time they are so cute and chemistry and their acting was so dawn amazingWas this review helpful to you?
The Uea Chronicles
I was completely captivated by this drama. From the enchanting original soundtrack to the flawless performances, everything was exceptional. The chemistry between the characters crackled, and the romance was beautifully depicted. Those intense scenes? They were scorching hot! I found myself glued to the screen, grinning like a fool. This drama truly swept me off my feet.In every drama I watch, there’s always a character I deeply connect with. In this one, Uea was my absolute favorite. From the moment I laid eyes on him, I thought, ‘That’s the one.’ He exuded sass, sexiness, and incredible handsomeness, yet he carried the weight of his painful past with strength. His graceful movements and expressive face drew me in. His journey was heart-wrenching, but when he finally found someone to lean on, someone who cared for him, it was a moment of relief. His mother never believed in him, his stepfather was… his ex was a pain in the *ss. Every time he was hurt, it pained me, and I despised seeing him cry. To me, he was nothing short of an angel—someone worth protecting. His performance was outstanding.
And then there’s King—handsome as hell, possessive, patient, loving, and protective. That jawline? Absolutely mesmerizing. I don’t know if I’m the only one obsessed with it, but it’s impossible to ignore. Anyways, he has my utmost respect. The way he safeguards what he loves is incredibly sweet. His patience with Uea, understanding him and giving him time, speaks volumes about his character. I vividly remember when Uea asked him if he’d wait for him, and King simply replied, ‘Tell me when.’ That’s a green flag right there. I adore him, and I’m thrilled he saved my beloved Uea and was always there for him.
Now, let’s address the red flags: Uea’s mom. I can’t fathom why someone would carry their own flesh and blood for nine months, endure the labor process, and then emotionally and physically abuse their child. It’s beyond my comprehension. Uea, despite everything, even saved his mother’s number in his phone. When he heard she was in the hospital, he rushed there, only to be mocked. I officially despise that woman.
And Uea’s stepdad? Well, let’s just say I wouldn’t mind someone snipes him or chops off his limbs and makes sure he feels that pain but doesn't die in the process before I do.
The other actors delivered flawless performances—I love them.
This drama is definitely worth watching.
I highly recommend it.
Go watch it!
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FWB to lovers
Office frienamies transition a flaming hot one night stand into a f-buddy relationship, that is essentially built on a puppy/cat dynamic (and kinks into it at one point). Our puppy is loyal, smitten, and protective with endlessly worshipful eyes, while our cat is snarky, prickly, and deeply damaged (ALL THE TRIGGERS). I have been waiting for James to hold down (or be held down in) a BL for years! I like that there’s a dark underbelly (*snicker*) of trauma to this one, it has a slightly a Japanese feel which suits mature characters and an office setting. King’s yearning worried eyes are glorious. Poor thing, he totally adores this beautiful broken fragile boy and doesn’t know how to capture his attention. I admit Net was the one I worried about with this pair. James was always gonna be great. It turns out, I didn’t have to worry. I love it when high heat is used to serve the characters and the narrative, as well as us fans. (In other words, take away the sexualized part of this relationship and the whole story would fall apart.)So in the end, NetJames did give lovely high-heat with excellent chemistry and tuned-in performances of surprising depth, unfortunately the story ultimately failed them. Had the show had the strength of its convictions and kept to a tighter, darker, harsher 8 eps it would have been the first high heat to earn 10/10 from me, but once they fussed with it, it dropped to a solid 8/10.
Could have been great but they overworked it. Still if high heat is your thing, this one will not let you down.
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Still confusing storyline :(
First, I wanna say that this series really excites me because it's from Mandee Channel but until to the recent episode I am using the skip button more often, I can't see where is the storyline was heading or is it leading onto somewhere. Net's acting is good and expressive but James is kinda stiff and awkward especially to those sad scenes where he has to cry, it's kinda force when he try to cry but not a single tear will drop you can just see his face scrunching but nothing more, you can't feel any emotions when you see him acting sad. Meanwhile, Net is kinda good with his acting, you can see every emotions in his eyes when it is a sad scene and his eyes will always turn watery like he was about to cry when his character is hurt or sad. BUT my biggest concern was the abusive plot towards Uea, he experienced a lot of it until the recent one with his boss. I really though the main plot of this series is just 2 friends or workmates who hates each other being engaged in physical contact with each other and eventually fall in love, have some issues ahead and misundertandings but it seems the plot is much more complicated than I thought it will be and until now I really thought that the storyline is really confusing and putting a lot of question marks in my head. I don't know if I will continue watching it but if I do maybe I will just keep on pressing the skip button :(Was this review helpful to you?
Too Depressing to Watch Such Helpless Uke
I really want to like this series. It started ok, although I thought it was funny to see Uea so snobbish.And then, the story tried to win sympathy from viewers, portraying Uea as such a helpless, and even useless uke. I think I have seen such portrayal too often, in the past. It was a turn-off.
Is making audience crying for the uke still a trend in Thai series? It is so boring.
Such a pity. The series is still worth watching for the hot Net. He is dreamy.
I do hope the future series of NetJames would be better and not recycling the same old line of hopeless Uke.
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this is a drama
You will either love it or hate it. Is it perfect...NO.. Is it good ...YES,,I can understand why some people dropped it, it's hard to watch a series about hard topics. There was some unnecessary silliness in the office and in a couple places i felt like the attempt to what they were trying to convey fell a little short of the mark but overall I liked it.
This story does more than just touch on the sensitive issue of sexual abuse and assault. I think they handled the sensitive subject well. It does a good job of showing how it messes with a person's life but you can over come it, Especially if you have support It also showed how he dealt with. i liked how they didn't make him an angry character out for revenge, It was very realistic the portrayal of the sexual misconduct in the office. i like how Uea cut ties with his mom but still kept in touch with his sister. He still cared about the mom which was evident by him asking about her but he was able to cut that toxic relationship out of his life.
I liked how King's character stood up and took action even though he was nervous, I also liked how UEA resigned because that too was very realistic. (i would be like him. In fact I once quit a job because of problems at work from an over friendly boss) I will admit I have re-watched the scene in episode 8 where King handles the problem with the Boss a couple of times. I wish more people would have that kind of courage. (coming from the standpoint of hiding that I'm so good at.) I liked how king took action for the problems. I liked how the girl said something to the effect of "I didn't know how to handle it," I also liked how they showed that UEA was targeted by other people that preyed on the weak, that also was realistic.
I liked how UEA 's character was portrayed with a multitude of emotions, I think the actor did an excellent job, I liked how king's character was supportive but also wasn't perfect, It was a huge blunder when he went on a date with someone else but that also was realistic, It showed how we can be pressured into doing things we don't want and how that effects things. i liked the ending. I like happy endings.
I don't often give a 9 but for this series it deserves it. The actors did an excellent job.
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