Knight Fall
Somewhere out there...
The typical fun romantic comedy series that can be relatable at times...
Well, if you're looking for a fun and entertaining watch, then this BL series is definitely for you.. The premise is the typical school youth drama in which we have Pi (the nerdy character) who meets Mork (the popular and extrovert character). Basically, the nerdy guy meets the popular guy : A common trope especially in the university setting..
Although, it might be cliche, corny or common and there might be scenes or lines from the characters that are cheesy, the light and fun mood / vibe of the series will make you smile and laugh. The pacing of the story is good, not too fast or slow, we get to see the progress of the characters relationship. In addition to that, the soundtracks used fits the theme of the series. Although there was just this one song that randomly pops out of nowhere in the series which definitely did not fit the vibe of drama. **lolz**
While it may be the "typical" BL with its university setting once again, I'm glad that this time we have a dental and medical student instead of the usual engineer students. I find it funny and maybe a bit cheesy too that some of the lines or dialogues said by the main characters are related to the pandemic..
"You are my Vaccine..." / "Maybe you haven't found the right vaccine yet for your heart?" etc..
Although, it's also cute that they made use of a metaphor for describing their relationship (The title : Fish Upon The Sky)..
What amazes me too is the fact that the actor of Pi is 17 years old in real life. At the beginning I thought that he was 19 but the fact that he's 17 and is good at acting and had good chemistry with Mork needs praise... Applause too for the other actors for giving their best in portraying their characters.
Anyway, those are the points that I love about the series.
As for the Cons, (This is basically my perspective so it depends on the viewers' taste) what I didn't like about the series is the character Duean (Pi's brother). I actually find the side couple's relationship to be cute and adorable but Duean basically ruined it for me. I thought that I might start to like his character as the series progresses but in the end, I still didn't. He was such a jerk to Meen in the very beginning and I find his acting or portrayal Pi's brother to be so overdramatic like most of the time you find him shouting / yelling which is kind of annoying. Even though, he later on apologizes for his actions to Meen, his character is just way too childish and unlikeable for me.
Another thing that I dislike is the ending. I won't spoil the entire ordeal for the viewers but the way they used the female character (Bam) as a source of conflict for the main couple is downright insulting for me. With the 12 episodes that the series had, it would've been better if the conflict of the main couple (Pi & Mork) would have come out from themselves. Since, we all know that Pi has insecurity issues and Mork needs to be more understanding etc... Moreover, the conflict would have been great if it wasn't on the last episode so that the ending wouldn't be rushed. I personally like slow burn romances but the development of the main couple's relationship was a miss for me. It had a goal in mind at the beginning but lost its way as the series progresses.
Let's also not forget the shipping fans or characters in the story. Personally, those are definitely not necessary because it's borderline "stalking" the characters privacy life. I find it to be really uncomfortable. Hopefully, future BL series will not be using this plot device because it's unhealthy or may even give a bad taste to the viewers.
In conclusion, Fish Upon The Sky has its upsides and downsides. It is not the most unique BL series that one can find, however, if you're looking for just a fun watch then consider adding this to your list. The plot is easy to follow plus the series has a good cast... Enjoy watching.. :)
Although, it might be cliche, corny or common and there might be scenes or lines from the characters that are cheesy, the light and fun mood / vibe of the series will make you smile and laugh. The pacing of the story is good, not too fast or slow, we get to see the progress of the characters relationship. In addition to that, the soundtracks used fits the theme of the series. Although there was just this one song that randomly pops out of nowhere in the series which definitely did not fit the vibe of drama. **lolz**
While it may be the "typical" BL with its university setting once again, I'm glad that this time we have a dental and medical student instead of the usual engineer students. I find it funny and maybe a bit cheesy too that some of the lines or dialogues said by the main characters are related to the pandemic..
"You are my Vaccine..." / "Maybe you haven't found the right vaccine yet for your heart?" etc..
Although, it's also cute that they made use of a metaphor for describing their relationship (The title : Fish Upon The Sky)..
What amazes me too is the fact that the actor of Pi is 17 years old in real life. At the beginning I thought that he was 19 but the fact that he's 17 and is good at acting and had good chemistry with Mork needs praise... Applause too for the other actors for giving their best in portraying their characters.
Anyway, those are the points that I love about the series.
As for the Cons, (This is basically my perspective so it depends on the viewers' taste) what I didn't like about the series is the character Duean (Pi's brother). I actually find the side couple's relationship to be cute and adorable but Duean basically ruined it for me. I thought that I might start to like his character as the series progresses but in the end, I still didn't. He was such a jerk to Meen in the very beginning and I find his acting or portrayal Pi's brother to be so overdramatic like most of the time you find him shouting / yelling which is kind of annoying. Even though, he later on apologizes for his actions to Meen, his character is just way too childish and unlikeable for me.
Another thing that I dislike is the ending. I won't spoil the entire ordeal for the viewers but the way they used the female character (Bam) as a source of conflict for the main couple is downright insulting for me. With the 12 episodes that the series had, it would've been better if the conflict of the main couple (Pi & Mork) would have come out from themselves. Since, we all know that Pi has insecurity issues and Mork needs to be more understanding etc... Moreover, the conflict would have been great if it wasn't on the last episode so that the ending wouldn't be rushed. I personally like slow burn romances but the development of the main couple's relationship was a miss for me. It had a goal in mind at the beginning but lost its way as the series progresses.
Let's also not forget the shipping fans or characters in the story. Personally, those are definitely not necessary because it's borderline "stalking" the characters privacy life. I find it to be really uncomfortable. Hopefully, future BL series will not be using this plot device because it's unhealthy or may even give a bad taste to the viewers.
In conclusion, Fish Upon The Sky has its upsides and downsides. It is not the most unique BL series that one can find, however, if you're looking for just a fun watch then consider adding this to your list. The plot is easy to follow plus the series has a good cast... Enjoy watching.. :)
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