TimothySeki
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Great cast, script and pace
This rom com is about a group of guys staying in the 'Knock Knock' house with demons of their own, getting to know each other, helping each other out and becoming better people (and couples) in the end.
The winner of this show is certainly the script, which was good, and well paced. I like their novel artistic direction like on scene changes and pacing, most of which are well done. Some memorable ones are their 'dramatic scene first' intro each episode, and that Thanwa and Almond talk about first time sex (where he 'teleported' from his work to Almond's side by going down the table lol). The costumes are well chosen too: you can see the personality of each person from the way they dress. The show also keeps to their inner world logic and the storyline flows well, with the characters facing one issue after another, giving you some happy times once they solve the issue of the day yet bringing another issue for them to solve, keeping you out of breath (but in a good way). I like how they tackle gay social issues as well.
The downside of the show is the Peak storyline and episode 11. Episode 11 seems to lose the way when it comes to their tight comedic timing and script pacing. Peak's plot about marrying a lady which he doesn't want to could have been re written. Its simply absurd considering the premises. Also, Latte's pansexual part could be further explored. What does being pansexual truly mean? What makes it different from a bisexual? The issue is I guess that in a theatre, a character being pansexual is not much different as being bi. in that case, some issues of his pansexually could have been raised (though I cannot think of one offhand), instead of the constant 'Pansexual doesn't mean I have sex with everyone, I do it with people I love only' trope.
I was pleasantly surprised that Seng has such a range in acting. One of his previous works, 'Secret Crash on You', unfortunately did not showcase his acting talents. I am also glad that Best finally got a good role. As for Nokia and Jaonine, I think they have much to go with their acting, though thank the gods the script was tight enough to bring them through.
Overall, a great show, and a great surprise. One of my favourite BLs this year.
The winner of this show is certainly the script, which was good, and well paced. I like their novel artistic direction like on scene changes and pacing, most of which are well done. Some memorable ones are their 'dramatic scene first' intro each episode, and that Thanwa and Almond talk about first time sex (where he 'teleported' from his work to Almond's side by going down the table lol). The costumes are well chosen too: you can see the personality of each person from the way they dress. The show also keeps to their inner world logic and the storyline flows well, with the characters facing one issue after another, giving you some happy times once they solve the issue of the day yet bringing another issue for them to solve, keeping you out of breath (but in a good way). I like how they tackle gay social issues as well.
The downside of the show is the Peak storyline and episode 11. Episode 11 seems to lose the way when it comes to their tight comedic timing and script pacing. Peak's plot about marrying a lady which he doesn't want to could have been re written. Its simply absurd considering the premises. Also, Latte's pansexual part could be further explored. What does being pansexual truly mean? What makes it different from a bisexual? The issue is I guess that in a theatre, a character being pansexual is not much different as being bi. in that case, some issues of his pansexually could have been raised (though I cannot think of one offhand), instead of the constant 'Pansexual doesn't mean I have sex with everyone, I do it with people I love only' trope.
I was pleasantly surprised that Seng has such a range in acting. One of his previous works, 'Secret Crash on You', unfortunately did not showcase his acting talents. I am also glad that Best finally got a good role. As for Nokia and Jaonine, I think they have much to go with their acting, though thank the gods the script was tight enough to bring them through.
Overall, a great show, and a great surprise. One of my favourite BLs this year.
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