The Eclipse (2022)

Maybe not the plot you expect at first, but absolutely enjoyable and worth it!

This is one of the best BL series of 2022. Of course, it's not perfect, but its strengths definitely outweigh its weaknesses. Personally, I've really enjoyed it, and after watching so many BL series before, this is saying a lot, as I don't feel like I am easy to be impressed. But this series has touched my heart.

Being realistic it is true the series has some flaws and especially towards the end everything is a little rushed. If we had had a couple more episodes, some details in the plot could have had a better development. But this is a series with only one sponsor and not many resources, I am correct. Bearing that in mind, things like this can happen I guess. Anyway, I can think of very few series lacking flaws, even the ones I admire the most, it's always easy to find improvable details. Having said that, don't be discouraged, as we come to the last episode we will have satisfying and very good ending!

Regarding the plot, some people were an little disappointed. I understand the reasons. At the beginning, it seems we are going down a certain path and then, expectations are not met for some people. Honestly, I think the plot is good, it has an interesting story, it talks about different kinds of social problems, it criticizes injustice, it takes seriously and respectfully the difficulties of the LGTBIQ+ community and mixes it with a mystery plot that, even if it isn't as elaborate as we initially imagined, it's still interesting and enjoyable. (Please just keep in mind that the whole "uniforms" thing really represents a struggle that goes much further)

Coming to the strongest points of the series I want to talk about the character´s development. If you like stories with well-crafted characters, you should see "The Eclipse." It has so many good interpersonal relationships! Not only in the romantic aspect, but at all levels. All the characters are beautifully and meaningfully connected. All their interactions are tremendously enjoyable to watch.

Regarding the second couple, although it caught my attention less than the first, it made me enjoy a lot with their history and their moments. Neo and Louis have done a great job here. They deserve recognition!
The main couple is what took my breath away the most in this series. It is literally one of the best couples I have ever seen. I fell so in love with their relationship and the two characters that it's hard for me to describe how they make me feel. Akk and Ayan are two realistic and interesting characters, full of details and with important conflicts. The development of their relationship from enemies to lovers is simply a masterpiece. Rarely have I seen such a natural and well-managed development. In addition, the trip that we live with them makes us go through a roller coaster of emotions. Their interactions range from the intense and exciting to the most tender sweetness. The actors did an outstanding job here. First and Khaotung have proven to be excellent actors with overflowing chemistry as well. Right now, they are among my favorite actors.

The entire cast of this series has done a brilliant job. They deserve the recognition and love they are getting. Hopefully in the future they can have many more interesting projects.

In short, if you are hesitating whether to give “The Eclipse” a chance, give it a try! You almost certainly won't regret it. This series really deserves your time!

(Sorry for my bad English, it's not my native language. I tried my best ?)

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Wasted potential

Yes you read that correct "wasted potential".

What looked like a mixture of suspense, supernatural and our favourite enemies to lovers troupe from the trailer turned out to be nothing but an empty plot with events so repetitive that it's make you skip the entire episode without you even noticing it.

The premises of the story was somewhat good but the debate about uniforms and social media was so meaningless and stupid that I seriously wanted those protesters to loose and get back to studying.

The first episode depicting the difference in the ideologies of ayan and akk by their actions makes it very interesting on how they will actually fall in love but this as well became heavily disappointing when it actually came due to the lack of development and clarifications. The chemistry between the main leads was no lie amazing but the development towards that part was poorly written.

The supernatural part was also so poorly written that I midway began to doubt if it really is a supernatural series.

Akk's character what I anticipated as a rule respecter but also conflicted about them internally became a let down for me after a revelation which some how I was expecting from a mile away. His sense of duty was over the top which we knew was important for his further studies but it still doesn't justifies what he did.

Ayan on the other hand was supposed to be a smart and cunning Rebel but he too turned out to be nothing but a mourning nephew with mere details in his revolution.

The series overall was a loop of events with accidents happening over and over again and not very compelling interactions between the couples.

The second couple was adorable but they too threw me off with that non consent kiss.

I skipped most of the episodes which really didn't felt like waste as it became dragging without details and story specifications.

Overall a big let down.
The topic was very nice but poorly written and executed.
Watch only if you have nothing to do otherwise skip till you can't find anything to watch.

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Tanto potenziale sprecato

Avevo aspettato tantissimo questa serie. Premetto che ritengo che #NotMe sia la cosa migliore che sia mai capitata all'industria BL, quindi, quando avevo letto di un progetto che avrebbe portato in scena le rivendicazioni civili all'interno di un istituto scolastico superiore, il mio hype aveva raggiunto livelli assurdi. #TheEclipse aveva delle premesse incredibili, continuo a pensarlo, ma la mia attesa non è stata ripagata. Tutto il potenziale drammatico è sfumato presto e la trama indiziaria non è mai riuscita davvero a essere convincente e sostenuta dalla giusta suspense. Dalla protesta portata avanti da 3 ragazzini alla ricerca di colpevoli che non sono mai veri colpevoli... Mi è sembrato che tutto si sia appiattito e sgonfiato, riducendosi alla sola storia d'amore. First e Kaho sono magnifici, però, ecco, la storia non mi ha soddisfatto e, anche se loro mi piacciono, ho trovato tutto abbastanza prevedibile e a volte perfino banale. Tutta la costruzione del mistero alla fine ha svelato ben pochi misteri. Mi dispiace perché era la serie del 2022 che più aspettavo e davvero credevo sarebbe diventata una delle mie preferite. Forse il primo trailer, che era più oscuro e drammatico, mi aveva portato fuori strada. Peccato.

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Mysterious yet Cute

Honestly one of my all-time favorites. The story was amazing but it was a little bit rushed towards the end . It's suspected to have a second season which I really hope for. The characters were extremely relatable and the chemistry between the actors was very well. Portrayal of certain characters were perfectly done to the point you really feel those emotions the character did. I feel like if it was longer the ending would have been so much better. If you want something that is cute and soft with a great enemies to lovers trope (not cringey or anything) yet is super mysterious and has a pretty good plot twist, I definitely suggest watching it.

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Overall so mild it's almost flavorless

I debated with myself for a long time about whether I enjoyed this series or not. It was definitely entertaining enough for me to finish it, which is a start, and I liked the actors and the effort they put in their roles. The plot, however? It was just so confusing, with excellent ideas scattered in a sea of bad and boring writing, that I still can't decide whether it's just horrible or there's still something good inside.

The school is depicted as this horrible and tyrannical place to be in, but I found it hard to identify with the "rebels" as there was no actual element that made me believe it was a horrible place. The only rules I saw being applied were the dress code (everyone must wear school uniforms) and the students not being allowed to use their phones. It just felt like seeing any other school, except that Suppalo brags about being traditional for no real reason other than the plot saying so.
Because of this, the behavior of the students doesn't make much sense. They made some good points in the plot, but the overall context lacks the power to make them feel strong enough. I don't want to spoil anything, but some of the most extreme actions taken by the characters lack the right motivation; on top of it, many of these extreme actions aren't met with the proper reactions or consequences. It felt like the writers just wanted to make me feel agitated no matter what.
The couples are cute and the actors did a good job, but unfortunately I can't say anything more than this.

In conclusion, now that I've watched all the episodes I felt like I watched something, but I can't pinpoint what I watched exactly. I feel disappointed because the trailer felt mysterious and I was curious to see what would this series be about, but apparently the writers don't know either. I don't recommend watching unless you like the actors in it.

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NOW WAIT A DAMN MINUTE

FIRST OF ALL! Yes it is a fact of LIFE that the story for the Eclipse did not give. at all. But can you really lie and say that there was no ROMANCE...? All i hear are crickets. First and Khao managed to take that script, read the most cheasy lines in human history and still deliver one of the best performances of all time. Why? Because they simply could. Because their chemistry is non-debatable. Its a slap in the face, in the sense of " no one will ever look at me like Akk looks at Ayy " . But it makes you happy, because you can just FEEL how much they love each other. 10-10 if you are single and never fell in love. The Eclipse will make you understand how it feels like.

On a more serious note, yes, the story was lacking at some points. The curse, Suppalo,the protesters . But its not bad in the sense of " oh no i couldnt even get past the first 5 minutes!!" . As i, and many other people stated, what saved this show was First and Khao. Therefore, if you feel curious, please give it a try! You will not waste your time, this i promise ( and i know i sound biased).

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I loved the characters, the chemistry between First and Khaotung is off the charts. The story among the group of friends was great, I loved the development of the characters and how they all grew together and accepted one an other. I also loved the supportive parents. I just wish the story and plot with dealing with the school was more. Most of the time it felt like it wasn't moving along and the resolution in the last episode felt like it was just shoved in there with no real explanation. Also the eclipse had no real bearing on the story. Luckily I loved the rest of the story enough and would watch it again.

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The Eclipse outshines a lot of other BL series out there

There was a big hullabaloo when this series first released and finally, I got time to binge watch it and this was entertaining to say the least. From a good storyline to outstanding performances, this show certainly deserves a lot of praise.

On the onset the show is about a school shrouded in mystery where the students are taught to follow the strict rules and have prefects who are tasked to ensure that there are no issues. But like in every authoritarian system, there are some students who are ready to throw a wrench in to the works. The disturbances are greatly multiplied with the admission of a new student who enters the school to find the reason for his uncle’s suicide. This brings him on a direct conflict with the head prefect. The series is all about discovering the true nature of the school’s rigid policies and the reason for the suicide.

Although the series deals broadly with the issues of authoritarianism that would go to lengths to keep the status quo even to the extent to silencing dissent through harsh punishments, it also tries to tackle the issue of homophobia, discrimination that members of the LGBTQ+ community face in society, stress of school life and self-acceptance. The 2 main leads are put in to situations where these issues come to the forefront and they are forced to face them head-on. That being said, the show does shy away from raising awareness of the true challenges faced by the members of the LGBTQ+ community instead remains stereotypical or overly simplistic. For e.g., we see the initial protest by 3 gay students on the right to not wear uniform to school when clearly the bigger issue is about rampant homophobia supported by the school. Also many episodes just drag on without much happening whereas the same time could have been used in developing some supporting characters.

First and Khaotung were great at their respective roles and they really brought the characters to life. The story of Neo and Luis needed more time to develop as their love story just feels rushed turning them in to one dimensional characters.

In conclusion, the series boasts of a great star-cast and a thought-provoking storyline with a message about diversity and acceptance with a simple mystery to push the story ahead. It’s a must watch for anyone who enjoys BL series and does not mind few short-comings regarding the portrayal of gay characters.

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Lots of wasted potential

The Eclipse starts interesting enough, it really does help that the plot isn't your typical HS BL stuff. But then it falls flat. Like, that writing was Not Good towards the end. So many things that were not properly built up/resolved so it feels a bit like a whiplash. Some things are never discussed anymore (like why does Thua not like his step father??)
Truly a pity, it could have been much better.

The actors were great, no wonder FirstKhao is popular, they have amazing chemistry and it's just fun to watch them. NeoLouis had great chemistry too. Also the trio's friendship is adorable.

It's a drama I would recommend if someone were to ask me about a BL without the typical plot, but in general it wouldn't neccessarily be on my Top 10 list.

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To be fair, non mi pare giusto darle un voto (tipo 9- ish)

Allora, parto col dire che per 10 episodi la serie mi ha proprio appassionato: belli i posti, bella la storia, bravi gli attori, insomma, merita. E poi sono arrivati gli ultimi due episodi dove un po’ tutto si risolve alla cavolo. Nell’ultimo episodio Thua dice una frase bellissima, che riassumo, “per fare coming out ci vuole il proprio tempo, le persone giuste accanto…” che forse è una delle più belle frasi che si trovano in un BL sul coming out… però non puoi pensare di farla dire al personaggio che nell’episodio precedente ha fatto coming out a Akk ed Aye “solo” perché gli serviva per mandare avanti la sua narrativa (poi viva la vita, la libertà e tutto quanto, ma stiamo attenti). Quindi la mia delusione parte da questo momento nell’episodio 11 dove per l’appunto ci si ritrova a risolvere tutto sostanzialmente facendo fare ad Akk (per una ragione) e al professore (per un’altra) coming out. E in teoria (ma anche in pratica) non va bene. Che poi, e questa recensione in gran parte è “anti Thua”, se questo coming out obbligato fosse stato fatto da un personaggio etero (non che sia giusto, ma chiaramente non può comprendere il disagio di essere out in una scuola dove l’80% del personale e degli studenti rasenta 24h l’omofobia) non l’avrei accettato (perché comunque è una cosa sbagliata), ma almeno non mi avrebbe dato tanto fastidio come il fatto che lo abbia fatto un personaggio la cui intera storia per i primi 5 episodi ruota attorno a episodi di bullismo causati dal fatto che è gay. Per poi non scusarsi. E questa forse è la seconda cosa che mi ha deluso di più: Thua non si scusa e non ha neanche un minimo segno di rimorso del fatto che abbia detto alla scuola omofobia che Akk stava con un uomo. Che poi, se si osserva attentamente la scena, il focus, tutto ad un tratto shifta: invece che restare sul fatto che Akk ha mollato il freno a mano di un auto per investire dei tizi, si sposta sul fatto che sia gay, stia con un uomo, insomma quello. E qui mi collego alla cosa che mi ha deluso di più: finisce bene. Nella vita reale le cose non finiscono bene, non sono tutti amici come prima da un frame all’altro e sicuramente non si cambiano le cose solo perché 4 persone hanno deciso che dovevano cambiare. Avrei apprezzato un finale alla Not Me, magari un po’ più aperto, dove si comincia a vedere il cambiamento, ma il cambiamento nella vita reale impiega anni per avvenire. Quindi bella, la parte BL è molto carina, i due protagonisti sono molto bravi… ma resto delusa.

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PURE GOLD

Before starting the lakorn u wasn't really sure about it: the story, the chemistry between the actors... but I completely changed my mind. When you start one episode you'll feel like you can't stop and need to go on. Everything is so well done. The producer even paid the right attention to the secondary couple. They are just Soo cute! Love Kan! I also would have loved seeing teacher Sani and Wat together. The ending is perfect fo the drama, that started with a very particular relationship between the main characters and ended the right way. This will surely go in my top 5!!

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I’m speechless fr

One of the best bl series I’ve watched for sure .
The story , the plot , the acting , the actors , the characters , the main couple . Everything was so GOOD .
Every episode got me smiling like an idiot, kicking my feets in the air and crying for hours . It’s been awhile since a bl series made me feel that way the eclipse did .
I miss them already , I’ll miss The feeling of waiting for Friday’s to come to see them again . Literally my favs

+ ALREADY MISSING MY AKK AND AYAN I SWEAR IM TOO ATTACHED TO SAY GOODBYE

YOU BETTER GO WATCH THIS BL RIGHT NOW FR
IM SO JEALOUS I WANT TO FORGET EVERYTHING AND WATCH IT AGAIN
FUCK IT OKAY IM GONNA WATCH THE LAST EPISODE AGAIN BYEEEEE

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