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Forgettable at best; Annoying at worst
- Genre –Mafia/Romance/BL
- Brief Synopsis –
Protagonist A is a mafia boss and B is a normal student who has just been hurt emotionally and ends up in a one-night stand with A. B wants this to remain a one-night stand but A falls for B and wants to make him his boyfriend. However, A lacks understanding of conventional social norms and his attempts at flirting with B makes the man think A is trying to control him. This leads to B resisting A and running away at every opportunity. A does not give up and chases B and once B is caught, the latter stays with A for a little while before A does something stupid again, prompting him to flee again. The story ends with B finally accepting A.
- Plot and Storyline –
This plot does not contain any plot twists that would make the story memorable in any way. The recurring cycle of B fleeing and then being caught becomes wearisome over time. Unfortunately, the subplot of mafia dynamics and power plays also fails to reach its potential, lacking depth and falling into predictability. The plot ends up quite boring, making you want to skip episodes. The dynamic between the two male leads in this series is notably perplexing. While the audience is aware of their love for each other, subtle hints of this affection only become apparent in the later episodes. In the initial stages, it appears as though one of them is coercing the other into a romantic relationship. While there are occasional sweet moments, they are scarce and widely spaced, failing to evoke the anticipated excitement or a sense of romance. The overall portrayal of their relationship lacks the charm that typically prompts an emotional response from viewers.
- Character Development –
A learns to be less controlling and act more like a normal person. B learns how to deal with A’s eccentricities.
- Acting -
While the leads manage to cultivate chemistry and effectively convey their love for each other in later episodes, their performance in non-romantic scenarios appears awkward and lacks a natural flow. The world constructed within the series comes across as artificial and exaggerated, occasionally even bordering on the absurd. This exaggerated portrayal not only impacts the overall authenticity of the narrative but also undermines the credibility of the characters, at times making the leads seem less convincing or even somewhat comical in certain situations.
- Production Quality -
Decent production quality with somewhat realistic sets and props.
- Writing and Dialogue -
Writing can sometimes be a little cringey.
- Pacing -
Pacing is okay despite the bad writing.
- Themes and Message –
Themes of BDSM and unhealthy relationships are explored.
- Audience Appeal -
Anyone who likes mafia themed shows will probably like it if they don’t have high expectations coming in.
- Standout Moments -
N/A
- Criticisms -
x Writing can get awkward in a lot of places.
x The relationship between A and B doesn't seem healthy at all, making it difficult to root for them.
x There isn't much buildup to the relationship so the audience isn't all that invested in the couple.
x Nothing interesting seem to happen.
- Conclusion -
The decision not to revisit this show stems not only from a personal dislike of the mafia backdrop but also from finding the plot uninspiring and predictably dull. The portrayal of love between the leads fails to capture the same level of romantic allure seen in other shows, and the intimate scenes lack the intrigue and engagement found in more captivating narratives. Overall, the combination of a lackluster plot and less compelling romantic elements contributes to a lack of interest in revisiting this particular series.
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This is not the smutfest people are saying - basically filler drama with skinship scenes
Honestly , I decided to watch purely because the comments on a few lists said it was , and I quote, "VERY SMUTTY" , and because of that I was kinda disappointed. Story is a basic filler drama level - it's fine, but the whole bdsm thing barely gets past the first episode . And really the only "racy" thing is bare chested men scattered throughout the episodes ( like taking a shower, or at the beach/ pool) one bed scene in episode 1 and two shower scenes . The main couple have like two short "smutty" scenes and then like 4-5 kisses throughout the entire series and that's it... Episode 10 with the bodyguard shower threesome is probably the spiciest episode.Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful disaster???
What bothered me so much about the show was the half-assed steamy scenes. No because like...WHY WERE THEY ACTING LIKE THEY DIDN’T KNOW THAT THERE WAS GONNA BE STEAMY SCENES??! Their chemistry? Which chemistry?Like I’m literally considering it a mafia parody coz honestly it was a joke!
But a good joke, luckily.
I’ve never laughed that much in serious moments. Bless your eyes
Watch it in double speed and see how quick it’ll turn into a telenovela. Entertaining!
And why did we get a soft-faced mafia boss?? With no abs in sight...Are you sure he’s been doing any work? Stay-at-home mafia boss? Acceptable explanation.
Lemme not get started on Kim. If I was to describe him in one word, it’d be annoying. He’s so annoying and whiny. Mye mye little kitten
It may look like I have no nice things to say about this show but the truth is....I really don’t have anything nice to say about this show. ...except that it’s a good joke.
I recommend.
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I stayed till end only for kamol
I had a love hate fun relationship with this series. It annoyed me with it's cringe or made me fall in love with its character or right out laugh in it's direction.First thing first, i noticed a lot development in action of the actor playing Kamol. So much that he was the only one bearable to watch on scene along with the head maid, bodyguards.
The acting of few people was not worthy of the drama.
Kim's character was a modern day damsel in distress - a kind of character who is smart in his office work but annoying and dumb in difficult situations. Sorry to say but who told him to punch danai when he knew his Mafia Bf is having a talk with him. Dude they all are Mafia. It is dumb and not brave to interrupt and.punch a mafia goon. He is lucky most of the time he is the main lead.
Kamol forced Kim so many times in beginning for the relationship. I just wanted to tell at him you just not say-I will not force you- but you have to act it as well.
I was disappointed realising actor playing Kamol was not really fit for the role. But damn did he prove me wrong. He was damn right terrifying and made me beleive that he is the boss.
The villain danai was outright stupid that i do not even want to spend my time on him.
Danil was stupid as well though still bearable villain. But Kim just exposed Daniel's vulnerability to his brother while danil was still present there and kamol was there too.
If someone exposed me like that in fron of even one extra people, I will be more than annoyed and angry.
The arc of danil apologizing was farfetched for me. Many characters added could have been avoided.
And the another issue was the rushed ending of the kidnapping screen of Kim cherry and danil. The entire scene of fighting escaping blackmailing was filled with overused tropes.
Also i would have been shir scared if i was a small mafia boss and kidnapped the brother of a Russian mafia, but danai was stupid so I am.not expecting much logic from him.
Again the irritating event was how Russian mafia just appears and shoots danai and then after the shot hai bodyguards comes to him.His bodyguards are the most useless ones i have ever seen in mafia movies.
Another thing that annoyed me to core was how adamant the show was in showing bare abs of almost all male characters. How is that helpful to the plot unless you just want people to look at actors visuals rather than plot.
Another thing is I would have loved more little romantic scenes between three bodyguards and baboon and his bodyguard love interest.
Overall, it was a good show but i don't know if the jokes on show was more funny or the way characters caressed tigers like they were their cats was more funny.
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Lighthearted version of "KinnPorsche"
This is a wonderful BL show with an interesting storyline revolving around a mafia boss.I know a lot of BL viewers compare this show to “KinnPorsche” but you really shouldn’t - or at least see this show as a lighthearted version (less violent and less steamy intimate scenes). Even if there are certain similarities, the dynamic between the leads is quite different.
Acting wise: Yoon is normally this sweet guy that seems unable to hurt anyone so I was eagerly awaiting his performance. Would he be able to pull off the role as a mafia boss? I think he actually did a fine job since the atmosphere in the show is not so heavy/tough.
Character wise: I like the way they at first talk like they are in the east and the west - Kim wanting Kamol to forget the one-night-stand and Kamol wanting Kim to move in with him - it is like two worlds colliding. It’s downright hilarious. Slowly we see how they become closer and both learn to trust the other. Who would have thought the one-night-stand would be so life altering for the two of them? Their love story is so wonderful to watch and also quite realistic if you only consider the feelings and ignore the setting. Not everybody falls in love at first sight.
Well, if you love a good romantic BL with a bit of excitement, this is a “Must Watch”.
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Good story containing mafia genre
Hey Guys, this series is really good it doesn't lack in any aspects, cast members are good looking and great at acting I didn't feel bore with the story not even at 1 scene it was good i finished within 3 days inspite of my work, It do have hot scenes (don't expect too deep just a normal hot scenes or more than average according to college kids) ,there is no too much dramas it was very quick to finish the script with neat storyline, I gave story rating as 9 because I'm more into college love stories than other genre like jealous, playing hard to catch , cute love stories like that kind of scripts i like but trust me So many dramas in 2022 i left in the middle which contains all types of genres i don't understand why thai people not following their own creative somewhere i felt it is drawing diff scripts than previous years series i hope they can make note of it bze it's not only my issue but most of the people who.are watching since 2018 series somewhere they didn't catch same feelings in 2022 series and dropping in middle to jump for another series but trust me you will never search another series until you finish it no matter which genre you like......do watch it guys and I'm finding more comments with less ratings just bze of kinnporsche series? Are the people mad or what these both series has mafia genre but that doesn't mean you have to compare and give less rating i do understand kinnporsche is good and deserves 10 rating but this series has its own value so watch the story as simple before we used to never compare and enjoying pls apply same to this then you guys will enjoy....initially i thought this is not good series bze of reviews. ..thank god i watched the series and didn't miss such a good story...guys don't miss it we need to give review and ratings without comparing and give based on the story and actors pls don't ruin their efforts and fans admiration ......finally my review is if you don't watch the series then its your bad...Was this review helpful to you?
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This will include things from the novel
So basically I’m going to divide in two parts then compare them at the endDrama part:
So basically this is probably the best and worst drama I’ve watched that’s about mafia. The acting is at best sub-par. But the thing is I am not sure if the acting is bad due to the character portrayal or not because irl the actors are so cute with each other. Although the characters the presented did kinda make me believe that the love in Kamol’s part was at least real. If you want to watch this because of BDSM elements this is definitely not it. I think the only true BDSM scene is the one in the very first episode and that scene is even stretching it to be called a BDSM scene. And there are 12 episodes. The story line is actually not bad at all. Although the fact that Kamol chose Kim purely off the fact that Kim could withstand Kamol’s violence during sex has always been very odd to me. I do like the drama a lot though because it makes more sense than the novel to me and they add somethings in not originally included in. The drama at the end shows Kim and Kamol getting married and meeting his parents which is not in the novel so that was actually a very nice touch I loved because in bls typically there is not a marriage scene. I’m aware that the drama may not show things in the novel because the novel is actually pretty intense and due to the viewing audiences not being very open about it due to the fact that Thailand is an Asian country and Asian countries are typically pretty conservative with their views. Overall great drama but could use a bit of work.
Novel:
I’m just going to start off by saying the novel is wayyyy dirtier than the drama. In the novel Kim and Kamol are like always having genuine BDSM sex. And I mean the real thing with tying up and everything. I’m just going to put this out here but it’s so real that Kim actually starts bleeding the first time he hooks up with Kamol due to um repeated uh… penetration of a certain someone. Also in the novel Kamol is portrayed as much flirtier than in the drama. There are certain habits in the novel not portrayed in the drama such as Kamol always chuckles a bit if he thinks Kim is being cute. Kamol called Kim his wife so frequent it’s found in literally every chapter. Kamol is also shown to be far more possessive and I guess I would say more intimidating and authoritative. Kim is portrayed as much more hot headed, emotional, and thirsty for sex. In the novel Kim is depicted as a very fair skinned man who is very pretty. People actually mistake him for a woman at times. The novel actually doesn’t show as many sweet scenes as it does in the drama. I personally felt the novel was a bit messy as I often got a bit lost while reading it. I say this because in the novel Danai is actually not the one who kidnapped Danil and Kim. It was a former enemy named Chen who kidnapped them due to some conflicting business issues such as stealing customers and business. The drama adds Cherry in who is not originally included in the novel. However I like it because it adds understanding. I’m not entirely sure but I think the author might have been a bit horny when writing this novel. All the sex scenes are very intense and Kim and Kamol don’t just do it once in a night. They do it maybe three or four times in a night. The novel actually depicts Kim as more of an avid drinker than shown in the drama. However after he meets Kamol he stops drinking so much. Kim mainly drank to forget Day. In the novel there is no threesome of the bodyguards so basically the director of the drama said ‘fuck it we’ll throw it in’. The tigers are much more symbolic as well. Their names are Chantilly and Whipped- Cream. When Kamol rescues Kim the second time he brings the tigers with him and the tigers actually attack and bite Chen ultimately killing him. Also when Kim is in the tiger cage and Danil comes to see him Chantilly actually approached Kim and licks his face in affection. The novel actually has funny parts such as Kim can tell when Kamol or his subordinates lie to him or Kamol knowing when Kim will be mad at him. I think what I like most about the novel though is that it does show how Kim changed Kamol’s life. Such as after work Kamol would grab drinks or hook up with a call boy. After Kim, Kamol stopped doing that and even started to go home immediately after work. Also it shows a little bit more of a human side to Kamol because originally it says Kamol would not get much sleep and would even go nights without sleeping. So then Kim would tell Kamol to sleep and rest and on the vacation Kamol actually sleeps normal hours which Kamol is unfamiliar with.
Comparison:
Now that I think about it I think the drama might be bad because the novel is just really messy. The directors of the drama had to add characters and change the entire story around to be understandable compared to the novel. One thing I did like in the novel is the fact that Aunt Nee is shown as more of a mother to Kim. It was very sweet. I prefer the drama over the novel because it makes sense and I feel more sweet than the novel. Like in the drama there are many scenes where Kim and Kamol just talk. Like seriously talk which is not often found in the novel. I also feel that the drama is more in depth than the novel. The novel is pretty shallow as it mostly revolves around misunderstandings and petty arguing. Although in the novel Kim did punch and kick the shit out of Danai which I loved. I really love the drama though even if it is a bit comical due to bad portrayal. The novel though is more of a ‘turn on’ to read. Its explicit with the sex scenes. The rest of the novel is pretty shallow and doesn’t have much feel to it. While in the drama there is less sex and more feel. Basically if I didn’t know any better I would say the novel and the drama are different things with a ton of coincidences. That’s how different they are. They just have too many coincides to be considered different.
For anyone wondering about Khom and Baiboon:
In the novel it’s actually way worse than in the drama. Baiboon is wrote as 15 years old while Khom is definitely much older than Baiboon so the relationship between them is much more creepy as it kind of shows grooming towards Baiboon. Baiboon is left with Aunt Nee(his grandma) after his mother abandoned him. His father died when he was young in an accident and his mother later in life got a boyfriend and abandoned her son to be with her boyfriend and took the money Aunt Nee transferred to her which is why Baiboon wasn’t in school and started halfway through the semester.
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Parola d'ordine: umorismo involontario
Terrificante. Ti attirano e provocano con la promessa di chissà quali perversioni in camera da letto e vicende tensioattive nell'eccitante mondo della mafia, però poi alla prova dei fatti le sessioni sono abbastanza vaniglia per un certo verso e ridicole per un altro. Il povero cristo che se ne è andato col torso sanguinante non è stato sicuramente ferito da quella specie di frustino che sembra un pennacchio per tende. Tutta la recitazione è a volte pedestre, da parte più o meno di tutti: non siamo molto sopra il minimo edittale.Sarebbe anche sopportabile se non ci fossero pesanti buchi nella trama e continue situazioni oltre ogni limite di plausibilità.
I personaggi secondari che fanno il filo al nostro ineffabile capomafia, sia l'uomo che la donna, sono caricaturali: l'uomo è un bambino capriccioso, la donna sembra non riuscire a comprendere il semplice concetto che se un uomo ha mangiato banane per tutta la vita, di sicuro non vorrà improvvisamente le pesche.
L'ambientazione nella mafia non convincerebbe un ragazzino delle elementari e, quel che è peggio, l'attore che interpreta Kamol è completamente inadatto alla parte. Dovrebbe essere un algido, tenebroso, spietato capo mafia col pallino del sadomaso, ma assomiglia più a un orsacchiotto damerino senza alcuna presenza minacciosa, col viso perennemente congelato in una maschera apparentemente gonfiata da interventi estetici che gli hanno immobilizzato la faccia.
Non ho gradito particolarmente l'utilizzo della tigre, che è stata evidentemente sedata per permettere agli attori di interagire con lei: una presenza totalmente random, inutile ai fini della trama. Quella povera bestia mi ha fatto una pena immensa.
Durante le varie puntate si toccano punte di umorismo involontario raramente viste altrove, sembra a tratti di guardare un poliziottesco degli anni 70 e pure fatto male. Non si capisce a cosa servono le guardie del corpo, visto che non proteggono nessuno né riescono a impedire l'accesso agli estranei, in più si fanno continuamente gabbare da Tizio e Caio. Ridicolo.
E il nostro dolcissimo Kim che, dopo aver fatto i capricci per tutta la serie si improvvisa psicologo e trova del bene in tutti, riuscendo perfino a fare una predica al grande boss?
L'ultimo episodio è di un cringe terribile, questi due insieme sono come l'acqua e l'olio anche perché hanno fornito loro delle battute orrende. Discorso a parte merita la colonna sonora, a tratti anche gradevole ma, a volte, mal abbinata alle scene.
Tutto il drama ricorda un treno che arrivi a tutta birra sui binari bloccati da un tronco: continui a guardare affascinato uno spettacolo tremendo anche se sai che non migliorerà, eppure non riesci a staccartene fino alla fine. Deve essere il miracolo dei BL tailandesi. Per questo, e solo per questo ho assegnato una sufficienza.
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A Series That Derails Its Own Train
"Unforgotten Night" arrived with the promise of a stirring narrative set against a backdrop of crime and passion. Yet, the series serves as a case study in how a potentially thrilling story can go awry when the plot decides to abandon ship.Story:
From the outset, "Unforgotten Night" seemed to be charting a course into daring territory. However, it wasn't long before the plot took a sharp turn into the realm of the implausible and never looked back. The attempt to tackle the sensitive subject of BDSM was met with a mishandling that bordered on the offensive. Rather than presenting a considered depiction, the scenes played out with a carelessness that could only be described as disgraceful.
Equally jarring was the portrayal of the mafia. A role that could have been a nuanced exploration of power and vulnerability was lost to a performance that did not quite capture the gravitas one would expect from such a character. The youthful appearance of the actor could have brought an interesting dynamic to the role of a mafia boss, but the execution and direction failed to leverage this, leading to a portrayal that lacked authenticity and depth.
Cast/Acting:
The actors tasked with bringing the series' central couples to life faced their own set of challenges, most notably the apparent absence of chemistry. In a genre where the emotional connection between characters is pivotal, this lack of spark left the relationships feeling flat and viewers struggling to invest in the couples' stories.
Overall:
Despite the aforementioned issues, the series was not without its merits. #YoonTon delivered performances that outshone the material they were given, showcasing their acting chops and leaving a lasting impression. Their efforts provided a glimmer of hope in what was otherwise a murky narrative sea. The potential they showed begs for more opportunities to shine, ideally in projects that offer a canvas worthy of their talent.
In conclusion, while "Unforgotten Night" may find an audience that finds enjoyment in its offering, it remains a series hampered by its failure to fully realize its ambitious undertones. It's a production that will have viewers imagining the 'what ifs' had it lived up to its initial potential. Here's to the future endeavors of its cast, especially #YoonTon, who certainly deserve to explore a broader range of roles that can properly highlight their abilities.
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Very unserious
This show is too unserious even for me 😭 like it just felt like they were trying way too hard if that makes sense. The story wasn’t anything new, the acting pissed me off cuz i could that they were acting (it wasn’t natural), the music SUCKED, i hated the color scheme going on, cinematography wasn’t even anything to write home about and overall it was just very goofy but boring 😭 nonetheless it WASN’T BAD which is crazy. i kinda like it in an ironic way, like it’s just SOOOO UNSERIOUS 😭 the show is not a 10/10 but it still feels weird giving it anything less than a 7/10. if you want to giggle a lil, this show is for you lolWas this review helpful to you?
Whyyyyyy?
WHYYYYYYY did I suffer through this? After having watched Kiseki:Dear to Me and HIStory3: Trapped, I was seeking other crime-adjacent BLs and thought I'd try a Thai one. MISTAKE. Or at least this was the wrong one. For some misbegotten urge, I started this and never fully quit it. Based on one top review that promised that they liked it because it was camp (i.e. so bad it's great!) I kept powering through, but to be honest, it was just boring. When I hate one male lead, don't care about the main ship, find the intimacy scenes snoozy, and feel the melodrama is so manufactured -- you'd think I'd drop it. But for some reason I just kept viewing the scenes through fast-forwarding. The only reason why I didn't rate this lower is that despite the frustrating storytelling, the production value wasn't too bad, and the actors, aside from the mafia boss were competent actors for what they were given. I hope they got the money and career boost they needed for this.Was this review helpful to you?
Where's the hot BDSM I was promised?
I was so disappointed. I wanted a hot BDSM with a violent kink. We saw ONE scene and the rest was super vanilla. I wasn't looking for straight prn but a lot of spice added to a decent plot. I thought for sure with such a pretty male lead and a tough mafia guy who needs violence to finish this would be great. But it was all false advertising.This mafia guy is as soft as a flipping kitten. Letting people boss him around.
How did he keep mentioning that they both like violent sexy time, while it NEVER EVEN HAPPEND in the show.
And even if I get over the let down of spicey, the show dragged, the acting was bad, the plot was boring. That cheesy music though haha.
The one and only good thing about this was Ton, I fell head over heels for him and want to see him in SOOO many more BL's. He is perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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