Just doit!

Go head and watch. I know it has a lot of young actors and hasn't generated a lot of buzz but this little production is worth your time. The production values are right up there with the quality that he have come to expect from Thai BL. The young cast delivers big time. The chemistry almost sparkles. These three young men really light up the story line. The story is simple and straightforward with out the outlandish twists and turns that are starting to show up in other Thai BL series. I can believe the story and mainly I can believe how the cast presents it to me. So invest the time. You should have plenty of it. Covid right? My only regret is that I can't have one or all three of gorgeous these young men for my very own.

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I was expecting a series on the lines of "Love Sick" and "Make It Right". This series is not up to the level of either of those two. I understand the problems with young actors, but they weren't helped much by the story line and direction. There are too many holes in the story line that needs to be closed. The pace of the episodes often slows to a crawl. There are way too many long pauses and long staring into space. In all honestly better pacing and there would have only been 8 episodes.
The young actors, male and female, are cute and endearing but raw. It will be interesting to see them in a few years if they continue on in this profession. All have talent, all need more coaching.
Was it all bad? Not at all. To me, the best performances were delivered by Ball (Lun) and Pang (Nana). There were the most polished of the cast.

Should you watch it? Yes.

If there is a sequel. I'll be interested is seeing it.

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Welcome back!!!!

I was disappointed at the end of "Gifted's" first season. I wanted more. Now I have it. I've read some of the criticisms and I must respectfully disagree. I love all of the plot twists. You are never comfortable and that's what a great mystery does. You are jolted around from beginning up to the very end. Who can ask for more from a mystery? The story line is carried perfectly by some really outstanding performances by some very young actors. They make you believe. You are carried with them through all of the ups and downs.

All of the technical elements blend perfectly in telling this story. Music, sets, lighting, cinematography wonderfully support the acting.

Now that all episodes are out, you might find yourself binging. I advise against that. Space your episodes out, giving yourself time to get caught up in the suspense.

Is this series worth re-watching? I say a resounding YES. Ok, ok so you know the ending. Go back and enjoy the performances and enjoy the complications throughout. Yes, It's that good

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Do not pass on this series!

Another excellent product from the Philippine BL industry. I can't find anything to dislike about this series other than the episodes are too short and there aren't enough of them. I don't know where it will end but I'm ready for a sequel. It's that good. Even though the sets, the costumes, the props, the music , the cast, the acting are all top notch. I just have to single out the music which so perfectly moves the story along. The two leads capture you and hold you close. They draw you to them. You relate to the character; the sad, rejected and lonely one and the confused, unsure and insecure other. You immediately identify with the brave front they put on. You want to reach out and comfort each of them.

If the brown out / prom dance sequence doesn't bring tears to your eyes you are made of stone.

Ian's "Vlad" is perfectly played. You sympathize but not pity. Paolo's "Karl" reminds us all of our times lacking confidence. Both of these men are going to make serious waves in the acting community going forward. If I had to pick just one to kidnap and take to a mountain retreat someplace it would have been Paolo. As good as Ian is, and he is very good, Paolo resonated with me the most.

Watch and enjoy.

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What a great series!! It is without a doubt the best Thai series I've seen so far. Every aspect is over the top good from the script, the acting, the directing, the editing, lighting, special effects, etc. I won't go into a synopsis; others have done that. I just want to add my applause. I've watched some of these young actors as they have expanded their abilities. My only disappointment is in the ending, mainly because it took me by total surprise. It's not the ending I would have written, but it totally works. I understand that there is a sequel in the works. If that's true I'll be waiting up nights for the English version. Once again major congratulations to all associated with this little gem.

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Not all good not all bad

First the good, I know I'm in the minority, but I enjoyed watching a re-telling of the story. Perhaps because a love affair between two such different men is interesting to me. The childish, impulsive, fiercely loyal Can paired with the cool , calculating (almost cold) controlled Tin appeals to me. Probably because of the excellent job the led actors did in taking on the characters. They became Can and Tin instead of merely portraying them. This series is worth watching if for no other reason than seeing Plan and Mean work against each other. The chemistry is certainly there. This particular story is finished in this series but I'd like to see them together in other series . Another positive note was Meen's nasty big brother role. Yeah you really got to hate him. Stealing the show however was the bratty nephew whose name I can't locate. Cute kid, lots of talent. Finally Yacht's lovably annoying Pond is great.
Another reason to watch is the sensitive and classy way the sex angle was handled. This is a story of college age young men, not children, so to pretend that they just sigh into each others eyes and hold hands is unrealistic.
The bad was pretty bad. Too many disjointed story lines shifting and jumping about. Perth's considerable talents are completely wasted. The secondary romances seemed to be cobbled together just to provide something to eat up air time. None of them are really interesting. But neither were they explored in any depth. It could have been so much better with a little effort.
Should the reader watch it. I think so. As flawed as it is, it does have some positive moments. Would I watch it again. Yes I will.

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Good but could be bettter

I'm enjoying this drama very much. It has interesting story lines, attractive young actors, and acceptable technical values. The problem is one of pacing. Too many long periods of inaction drag the episodes out. There are times when you want to shout at the screen to get the story moving. But that aside, this is a fun series and I highly recommend it. I applaud the acting of these young actors. Folk Inthirat has grown in his profession and young Phu Thungonsung shows skills beyond his listed experience. The other youngsters do a commendable job. Any flaws are laid at the feet of the director. I'll add to this review after I've seen every episode.

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This was very well done in so many ways. I've watched the leads grow up as men and as actors. Their chemistry is evident as they work through the mystery and their feelings for each other. Than's pals are perfect foils for him. More good acting from the entire cast of actors who I've watch grow up from boys into men. Without giving anything away, my sole complaint is the wig they put on grand father in the flash back scenes. Whoever decided on that item needs to be spanked. Other than that this is a well written, well produced and well acted story. Just a single warning. Keep the box of tissues handy for the final episode.

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What could have been

This series had such promise, but didn't deliver. There were very attractive young actors, some gorgeous Thai scenery, and a cute plot device. It didn't have the ending I would have written but that isn't my complaint. The series is uneven at best, for which I have to blame the director. The pacing is way too slow, there are too many loooong empty scenes, the actors often seem to be standing there awaiting direction, and there are too many unexplained plot devices and loose ends that are never tied up, a real surplus of flash backs, and production values like lighting, cinematography, etc. are way below what we have come to expect for Thai BL series.

I hope the actors' careers aren't hampered by this lack of direction because they do show promise. I'd like to see this cast in another story with a competent director. I recommend watching in spite of the flaws.

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To be honest, I didn't see the earlier version of the "King", so I came here with an open mind.
Is this the first of a new series? Is this the set up for a sequel? There are so many unanswered questions. The ending is pretty confusing. On the positive side, most of the characters are well acted, especially "Pun". Young Ryu Jessadakorn practically carries the series. His facial expressions are beyond someone so young. I hope he continues in acting because he has made a fan of me. The rest of the cast are engaging and well done. So while I have some disappointment with this ending, I'd like to see a sequel where the questions are answered and the characters developed more.
Technically this was well done. The settings, the music, the framing, the pace were right on.
So if the reader has doubts, go ahead and watch, there is much to like.

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Well Done!!!

Attractive casting, beautiful locations, interesting plot with a lot of twists and turns. Think of it as a Thai "Dallas". There were some very slow episodes, yes, but that's the nature of this type of entertainment. Just be prepared for many tears. Again that's the nature of this type of entertainment. The characters and the story pull you in and keep you on the edge. That's good. Another season could be justified to tie up the loose ends of some of the relationships and expand on them.
Watch it .

BIG SPOILER TO FOLLOW


When/how does Vegas pay for his misdeeds?

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The benchmark for Thai BL dramas

Without any doubt, this is the best Thai BL drama ever made. The cast is fantastic and play against each other wonderfully. There is such chemistry among all of the principals, not just the leads, where the chemistry is almost palpable. The concept is ground breaking: the elements of love, crime, mythology, religion, family and mystery work together like a fine tuned watch! Idol Factory did us all a favor by taking on such a difficult project.

The nuts and bolts of the production are top notch, from the music, to the costumes, to the cinematography, to the special effects, to the scenery. Add that the already mentioned support cast's smooth performances and you have a really great series. Where the casting hits a home run is with the leads. WOW. Babe and Billy.....what a combination! They didn't just entertain us, they drew us into their world. I hope that there is another series waiting for them and us. And soon.

Was this a perfect series? No, of course not. There have been complaints with the pacing sometimes and so called "plot holes", but you have that in any series. I consider them at best minor distractions. My one disappointment was in the ending. It could have been done better. To me it looks rushed and cobbled together. However, that does not diminish the overall quality of the series.

Will I watch it again? Yes. But as much as that, I'd like to see the Inspector round up this crew and solve another crime. Perhaps this could be an ongoing crime/mysticism series. Saddle up Phaya and Tharn and the rest of this police squad and let them make the world safe for all of us.

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Like everyone else, I watched this series with some doubts. And some were realized. The story of Pha and Yo is pretty routine. What made this more interesting was the expansion and depth of the stories of Forth, Beam, Ming, and Kit. In rating the acting, once again I give the lowest grades to the principals. I'm sorry but neither "Pha's" nor "Wayo's" really worked for me. "Pha" I found to be overly dominating and "Wayo" too shy and soft. On the other hand "Forth" has the tough but gentle guy down pat; "Beam" is convincing as conflicted and unsure. "Ming" nails it as the self assured man and "Kit" as reluctantly resistant really works. Not to be left out, "Park" is perfect. Of course it helps that all of the actors are very good looking. But mostly they made they characters real. If another season actually happens. I'll be waiting.

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I loved it!!

Gorgeous men, fantastic scenery, great music, interesting plot with a lot of surprises. Ok, ok, ok, I know it wasn't Shakespeare. It isn't supposed to be. To those who compared it to a soap opera; what's wrong with that? That is what BL stories are. They are light entertainment. And this series delivers! From a technical point of view, it has all of the great qualities of a Thai BL that we all love down to the perfect costuming. It also has all of the disappointing features of every BL series; too many loooong loving stares, too many looong teasing conversations, too often looong plot development. But once again, those qualities are found in every series in this genre.
My single complaint is the lack of any development of the relationship of the secondary characters. I have been a fan of Chimon since his performance in "Sweet Boy". I've enjoyed watching his acting skill grow. The same is true for Perth since "Love By Chance". Two actors with their experience and skills deserved more face time and expanding their characters would have added depth to the story line.
In summary, not a perfect piece, but a darn good one and well worth watching.

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