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Honestly not BL, but who cares?
On every single episode of this series (on GMMTV's YouTube channel), you will find comments on how GMMTV has said that it is not BL. That seems to be very honest, especially considering the shameless baiting of BL fans in some series. But is there anything good about this series apart from the 6 good looking actors who have starred in some of the most beloved BL series ever?
Story wise, there isn't exactly a strong plot. Nevertheless, the series is rather heartwarming, with a groups of guys (all called Tee) who end up renting a room from another guy called Tee (played by Krist who seems to turn in a good performance every time he is in a series with Singto). Each of the guys starts off having some kind of phobia but through their support for one another, they manage to overcome their phobias.
The focus of the series is on Krist's Tee, especially in the last few episodes, which gives the series more coherence overall. He's the most difficult character in more ways than one--he reluctantly rents the house out to five guys in his university after his mother dies, but he has a phobia of trusting others. He doesn't want to befriend the other guys and pretty much tries to isolate himself (though he is softhearted).
Despite honestly announcing that the series is not BL, GMMTV gratifies BL fans with enough Off/Gun, Tay/New and Kirst/Singto moments. Perhaps the makers of the series has a difficulty deciding whether they want it to be hilariously funny or lighthearted but touching. In the earlier episodes, the series can be rather hilarious (especially with Off's Tee and his fear of ghosts). However, the humor seems to be considerably toned down, with rather serious happenings like Singto-Tee worrying about his sick mother and Krist-Tee worrying about his sick father. However, the series is well-produced enough to be watchable as long as you do not demand too much of the plot. Getting familiar faces to play the roles of the Tees is a clever move because the audience will certainly need more time to get used to unfamiliar faces playing characters who are all called Tee. The theme song also sets the mood very well. Overall, everything is put together quite well. What we are getting isn't quite a masterpiece but something that we can love especially when we do not want to watch something emotionally draining.
Story wise, there isn't exactly a strong plot. Nevertheless, the series is rather heartwarming, with a groups of guys (all called Tee) who end up renting a room from another guy called Tee (played by Krist who seems to turn in a good performance every time he is in a series with Singto). Each of the guys starts off having some kind of phobia but through their support for one another, they manage to overcome their phobias.
The focus of the series is on Krist's Tee, especially in the last few episodes, which gives the series more coherence overall. He's the most difficult character in more ways than one--he reluctantly rents the house out to five guys in his university after his mother dies, but he has a phobia of trusting others. He doesn't want to befriend the other guys and pretty much tries to isolate himself (though he is softhearted).
Despite honestly announcing that the series is not BL, GMMTV gratifies BL fans with enough Off/Gun, Tay/New and Kirst/Singto moments. Perhaps the makers of the series has a difficulty deciding whether they want it to be hilariously funny or lighthearted but touching. In the earlier episodes, the series can be rather hilarious (especially with Off's Tee and his fear of ghosts). However, the humor seems to be considerably toned down, with rather serious happenings like Singto-Tee worrying about his sick mother and Krist-Tee worrying about his sick father. However, the series is well-produced enough to be watchable as long as you do not demand too much of the plot. Getting familiar faces to play the roles of the Tees is a clever move because the audience will certainly need more time to get used to unfamiliar faces playing characters who are all called Tee. The theme song also sets the mood very well. Overall, everything is put together quite well. What we are getting isn't quite a masterpiece but something that we can love especially when we do not want to watch something emotionally draining.
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