an underrated gem
Honestly I had to come back and edit this review, because even though the show left me with some meh feelings, overall it was really well done and it doesn't get the credit it deserves. I liked it, not without flaws and I didn't really come out of it wishing for more, but I did enjoy it and was satisfied with the ending.The story is basically Groundhog Day meets 50 First Dates meets House with a dark and mysterious twist. It's fairly well done but still riddled with lille plot holes. There weren't any super repetitive scenes in there so I was happy about that, but the whole "no matter what you change some things will still happen" and the "butterfly effect changes everything" were kind of opposing forces that really only were used when convenient. Like how can you have one of the tiniest decisions change absolutely everything about the story, but the outcome is exactly the same? What characters remember things from other loops and what they do and don't remember is quite convoluted, the consistency just isn't there, but its hard to do something ambitious like time loops, so overall a thumbs up.
The acting is decent, some were better than others, Dr Tin(Tae) was an interesting character, i like his development, but I think it was a bit forced at times, its a little hard to explain. Tol(Tee) was kind of the same in the sense that it felt forced, it was weird because I felt like he played 3 different characters depending on who he was interacting with, and even that was inconsistent. Their chemistry was on and off, I love a slow burn lol so this was fun. I wish we'd had more though, but the few cute scenes we do get were pretty adorable.
The production quality was good, no corny looking graphics and all of the shots seem well done.
If you're looking for a slow burn romance with plenty of drama and thrills, have a watch!
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Wow..
Going into this series, I wasn't sure if I'd like it, knowing it was a medical drama and I never got into those.That being said, this had my interest from start to finish and there were plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep it thrilling but not too much to make it dizzying.
The acting was fantastic and their timing and delivery in practically every line was spot on. Also, the actor who played Art is now my favorite "best friend." He was like that in TharnType and he plays a similar character here, which he does so well.
The story was unique, at least when it comes to BL. The only reason I didn't give it 10 was because there were just a handful of things I wish they had cleared up more thoroughly. I know a lot of people felt like the ending was unclear but for me, I thought it was perfect. Tin quoted their conversation, showing he actually did remember and they end it on a simple kiss.
The parts I wish they had explained better were more along the lines of Jinta's origin and why this was happening to Tin in the first place. The most I got was that the "powers that be" wanted to make him rediscover his humanity but then was that the main reason or was Jinta trying to ultimately expose the illegal dealings? And when did Sing and Gap become a couple? I mean, sure it was foreshadowed but then all of a sudden they were together in the last loop which actually started days before they were still bickering but not together. It made me question how many of the side characters were feeling the effects of the loop, especially when Gap was like, "You're covering for him again?" when, in actuality, it was the first time.
But other than those minor lingering question marks, I feel like the story moved along and worked well, especially with such a fantastic cast to support it. I would recommend this for sure, but with the head's up that it will be a bit heavy in places.
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Do NOT sleep on this one
HOLY CRAAAP this was incredible. Probably one of the best BLs of all time. Why are people sleeping on this?? I have been looking for the stand out BL of 2022 and THIS IS IT. No one’s talking about it?? I feel like it’s He’s Coming To Me all over again where this stellar BL is jus totally flying under the radar? It’s a great plot with great acting and great chemistry between the leads. Like wow, what more can you ask for? I wouldn’t change a thing about it, seriously perfect.Idk what else to write, this says I haven’t reached 500 characters yet lol.
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There is a big cast of characters and what I appreciated the most is that they are really three-dimentional and shown in all of their imperfections, but we also see how they can better themselves and right their wrongs. I especially liked the character development Tol went through, what growth from his inital snobbish and rude self.
Also shout out to Jinta, a top-tier celestial being turned matchmaker!
Just a warning, beware the medical content if it is something that you might struggle with, like me. The first few episode were a bit confronting, but then I got used to it and it also became less prominent. Still, there is a scene in episode 10 with a very graphic and bloody medical procedure, so take care of yourself and skip ahead if necessary.
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WAY better than I expected
Even though I have seen this drama recommended over and over again, I kept putting off watching it because I don't like hospital dramas typically. But then I started watching it and was HOOKED. This isn't your typical hospital drama with the focus on a patient every episode. It's so much better.Tin is a third year resident doctor in the ER. His job is busy - there's constantly people that need his attention, whether that be for some scrapes and bruises or for CPR emergencies. When he's not dealing with that, he has to deal with Professor Sak on his back about prioritizing the right cases and sending the rest to him. One particularly busy day, Tin gets multiple life-or-death cases, and he attempts to help a college student named Tol who was in a car crash. No matter how hard he tries, Tin can't save him and the student dies. Then, when Tin wakes up before his shift, he realizes that he's living the same day over again, down to the last detail. When Tol shows up in the ambulance once again, Tin's attempts still fail to save him. How many times will Tin have to relive this tragedy? How can he change it, and what repercussions will these changes have?
The way that Tin and Tol's relationship develops over the course of the show is absolutely spectacular. It's not the main point of the show, but rather a secondary plotline that helps build the characters they're playing. Watching Tin get closer and closer to Tol, but still having to watch him die over and over again is painful but amazing to watch.
I was worried that it would get stale and that watching Tin repeat his days would get too repetitive but BOY was I wrong! Tin's character continues to find new ways to attempt to save Tol, but this can lead to unexpected consequences. The further he goes back in time, the closer he can get to Tol, and the larger the impact of his actions on his future. This was a series that surprised me throughout the entire show and is not one to miss.
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Why isn't everyone talking about this show??
Seriously just stumbled across this show and saw the reviews and figured I'd give it 2 episodes because lately the ratings on here and my personal taste haven't been the same but OMG! This show is so good!! OK if you're in the mood for a heavy romance BL not the one to watch right now but the story is so good and the acting is great. I get why everyone on here is confused as to why this isn't more popular. I had to hunt it down on Daily motion and sour through commercials but 100% worth it!! This is going to become one of those shows I rewatch several times. Seriously even if you on the fence go watch it, it's as good as everyone on here says!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Get into the Loop
Triage might be one of the best BL series, without relying so heavily on the BL as the selling point. the characters, setting, and storyline are all interwoven so well that you find yourself completely engrossed in this. last thing I knew, I had watched well over 5 episodes in one day. admittedly, the ending could’ve been better, but I found the growth of all the characters enough to make up for it. I can’t vouch for the accuracy in the medical sense, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this set in a medical field. would have enjoyed seeing more of the ER team but it’s just an afterthought at this point.Was this review helpful to you?
nothing interesting
To be a work done by a doctor, it is quite mediocre for my taste.there was no chemistry or coupling, the only thing that saves it is the medical part and even that has deficiencies, I say it as the medical staff that I am. disappointing.
They did not know how to specify the returns in time well and the ending was very bland, I really wanted to read the novel but seeing it I don't think the novel is much better than the series.
the main actors did not know how to carry the characters. I don't understand how they say it was fantastic, the secondary couple had much more chemistry than the main one
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Tae-Tee
This series is beautifully written. From storyline to acting to direction to cinematography, it's very appealing.The series, although is like 60% hospital story with 40% bl content in it, I'm truly enjoying it.
I have been waiting for their story development in 2 moons 2 but it didn't happen. And I have to wait for like another 3 years to see them together and it was worth it.
Their chemistry is overflowing and they have matured as actors overtime. Not to mention their killer visuals!
I'm excited to see the last episode next week!
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It's a good series, but the story went wrong somewhere
This show is entertaining and the premise is interesting, but it feels like the production didn’t know how to achieve the end goal they wanted. The entire organ trafficking plot was not handed well, in my opinion.It’s clear that the story needed to separate the main couple in the end, which makes sense for the plot. They never manage to be together, even after trying several times. So, that’s not my issue with the show. My main problem is Dr. Doi. I don’t usually pinpoint performances that are bad, but in this case it’s important. Overall, the cast is quite good, everybody has chemistry, and the characters are interesting. But Dr. Doi is the exception. This is Boat’s first acting role, and it makes sense because from early on I could notice that I was not enjoying his perfomance. That’s usually OK, specially for a side character.
But Dr. Doi is a major player in the finale of the show. He has a lot of screen time in the last episode and it’s bad. I’m not saying it’s all the actor’s fault, because the plot is just messy. His portrayal of psycho mode Dr. Doi was not good, and the fact the entire plot depends on the fact that nobody managed to stop him, when there were 3 people in the room when he got thrown in the ground, really bugs me.
The show needed to put Tin in a coma and they chose the worst way of doing that. They could have him sacrifice himself for Tol or be shot by Dr. Sak (who was a better villain). But no, he got stabbed in the back by mega villain Dr. Doi, who comes out of nowhere and starts laughing maniacally.
Also, it feels like a huge missed opportunity to have Sing and Gap’s relationship not develop at all. It’s 11 episodes of nothing, besides Gap showing he has feelings for Sing, and then BOOM, they are together in the last loop and we get nothing.
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Great drama!
Definitely not "the best BL series ever" but it was very enjoyable and better than most. I think the plot kind of got messy and boring somewhere around the last two episodes, but I liked the happy ending and the previous episodes were so good that it didn't affect how I felt about the overall story that much. I would have liked more intimate and personal moments between Tol and Tin if there was more time rather than focusing so much on side characters, but the moments they did have secured their chemistry and made for a really cute romance. I really liked them as a couple and I've never seen the time loop trope done this well for a BL before so I'm happy about that. Some people didn't like the focus on Tol by episode 11 but I found it to be necessary and satisfying, I just think it could have been executed better is all. I think my favorite part is that it's only after you've gone on this journey with Tin that you realize he wasn't just saving Tol, he was saving himself. They are both selfish characters that were only able to become better people together and I found that fascinating.Was this review helpful to you?
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Romantically Epic is all that can be said!
This Jewel deserves all the praise and I'm going to give it?The second TV Thunder Productions BL after Manner Of Death. I gotta hand it to them they don't make many but the ones they do make are just so top tier. I mean I don't know about you but for me peak romance is when you have to live the same tragedy over and over on a loop and you push through the despair and weariness in order to save the life of a young man you've developed feelings for through countless iterations of the same few days.
The trauma of you promising him that as long as he's with you, he'll be safe because you won't let anything happen to him. And when you finally accomplish that goal of saving his life and ending the cursed loop in order for him to be able to live, as his new evolved self, you're life is taken. So he now chooses to pick himself up and march forward to beg an angel to rip open the seams of time to do whatever is necessary for you to return to life because he would rather be the one to die after all then to not have you exist in the world.
I love series' like these because of the extenuating circumstances the characters have to go through while trying to be together compared to the other genres like Office, University, or Cooking for example.
Even compared to Most of the Crime/Mafia ones where the characters face life threatening situations almost constantly as they navigate relationships, none of the others reach the same level as TinTol who literally face the forces of Time and Death, multiple times and still manage to come out on the other side together.
Romantically Epic, that's all that can be said ?
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