FTLOD
Asia
I have mixed opinions about this show. I didn’t dislike it....but I will never understand 8.7 rating. By now it’s understandable that on MDL, BL shows tend to garner better ratings.....probably because BL genre has limited audience and production in comparison to mainstream shows (though it’s gradually changing now)....so audiences can be lenient while rating. Having said that.....I don’t get the hype around this show. Without being too bias I’ll try to review (spoiler free).
What worked for me ?!!
1) Story- I think all the wow factor of this show rests on its story. The story is definitely unique from BL standpoint. Such supernatural themes aren’t common in BL universe, so this was a pleasant change.
2) Acting- I felt actors were good if not great. I especially liked Ohm. He has improved leaps and bound since Make it Right series. Even Singto did a good job, considering the show revolves around his character. The supporting cast were very entertaining and brought out the fun element of the script.
3) Production- The show is well produced. It wasn’t tacky or under budgeted in any way. Usually BL productions fail to acquire funding but this wasn’t the case for this one. Stable writing and good budget helped in establishing a nice atmosphere for the show.
What I didn’t like??
1) Chemistry- This might shock some but this couple did not work for me. Sorry. I like both these actors individually but somehow as a couple they couldn’t convince me. And I don’t think that’s the fault of the actors, it’s probably because of weak direction. In no way I’m stressing that they needed more skinship. Chemistry and skinship are two different things. Couples that don’t get hot and heavy can have very good chemistry.....SOTUS is a prime example of that.
2) The ending- That was blatant fan service. I was left puzzled and couldn’t stop saying What for 5 minutes after I finished watching the show. It did not make any sense to me and left me so freaking unsatisfied. All the build up let to that (massive face palm....also can’t say more cos then it will be considered as a spoiler)!! As a viewer I want the couple to get a happy ending but with a logical and justifiable story arc....which wasn’t the case here.
All in all do I hate this show ?! No
Do I like this show? Eh....it’s okay....but I don’t see the hype around it. It’s definitely a one time watch. The story is different and it does provide the viewers with a mushy BL tale. But it’s not memorable unlike many other shows from the BL universe.
What worked for me ?!!
1) Story- I think all the wow factor of this show rests on its story. The story is definitely unique from BL standpoint. Such supernatural themes aren’t common in BL universe, so this was a pleasant change.
2) Acting- I felt actors were good if not great. I especially liked Ohm. He has improved leaps and bound since Make it Right series. Even Singto did a good job, considering the show revolves around his character. The supporting cast were very entertaining and brought out the fun element of the script.
3) Production- The show is well produced. It wasn’t tacky or under budgeted in any way. Usually BL productions fail to acquire funding but this wasn’t the case for this one. Stable writing and good budget helped in establishing a nice atmosphere for the show.
What I didn’t like??
1) Chemistry- This might shock some but this couple did not work for me. Sorry. I like both these actors individually but somehow as a couple they couldn’t convince me. And I don’t think that’s the fault of the actors, it’s probably because of weak direction. In no way I’m stressing that they needed more skinship. Chemistry and skinship are two different things. Couples that don’t get hot and heavy can have very good chemistry.....SOTUS is a prime example of that.
2) The ending- That was blatant fan service. I was left puzzled and couldn’t stop saying What for 5 minutes after I finished watching the show. It did not make any sense to me and left me so freaking unsatisfied. All the build up let to that (massive face palm....also can’t say more cos then it will be considered as a spoiler)!! As a viewer I want the couple to get a happy ending but with a logical and justifiable story arc....which wasn’t the case here.
All in all do I hate this show ?! No
Do I like this show? Eh....it’s okay....but I don’t see the hype around it. It’s definitely a one time watch. The story is different and it does provide the viewers with a mushy BL tale. But it’s not memorable unlike many other shows from the BL universe.
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