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Paternalistic propaganda

First, an important disclaimer: I am a middle-aged male, and as a glance through my watchlist will show, I'm a hard-core Brony. I love me a good romcom. I don't mind the usual clichés and tropes if well-executed with clever writing and good acting, and can put up with a lot for the sake of credible chemistry and a sweet story. Which is why I tried hard to like this drama, because so many people raved about the beautiful chemistry. I didn't see any in the six episodes I survived.

What I saw was the sort of chauvinist propaganda that is very common in current PRC romcoms. It was clear after six episodes that the ML was deceiving and manipulating the FL because he knew best, and was doing it for her good. Barf! This toxic trope is one that I cannot stomach. It is possible to have sweet, even clichéd OTPs where the two are in fact equal. There are dramas in which the two are not equal but in which the male lead still avoids treating the female lead with condescension or manipulation. Two of my favourite examples would be Queen In Hyun's Man and Le Coup de Foudre.. Dramas like those show that it is possible to set up formulaic "cute" OTPs without paternalistic posturing. The smug assumption of superiority by every male character in this drama was just too much.

No doubt some who are fans of the drama may feel that I didn't give it a fair shot, but at my age, life is too short to waste on bad dramas. It's also too short too waste on bad on dramas that not only don't grab me quickly, but actively repel me - no matter how amazeballs some insist the OTP becomes. I gave this one a decent shot, watching 1/6 of the entire drama, but can't be bothered wading through more of its "men know best" motto.

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WTF

I realize people hate Motive Village and with good reason but it seems like even Motive Village didn't care. The casting is straight out of the twilight zone. I mean seriously they went from God to Ben to Hue. Ben and God were hotties. Hue not so much. I mean hes not ugly but he's not on the same wave length of God or Ben. The over sized clothes and his acting is like 10 steps back. His chemistry with Park as tall Wayo was on a scale of 1 to 10 was non existent. As for Eiffel he is cute but his acting was blah. And the directors or whomever knew it because they depended on his only strong suit which was his body. The Kit recast ( nevermind none of them is worth mentioning)

Danny is cute ish. I mean he's plain white bread with a sad sack woe is me look and slew footed elephant please don't make him run on camera again. As for his chemistry with Lom...apparently several liked it but to me it was lazy casting all around. MV going for another money grab because people are willing to watch anything BL just about.
Definitely should have let the original characters go as you did them a disservice and went with Tatch and Lom as a stand alone. They weren't my cup of tea but this is some Love By Chance 2 bull crap. The friendship between Wayo and Ming was strong in the first 2 Moons series yet here it seemed dropped all together.
Beam was a little hottie but he looked too immature in comparison to the other 2 Beam's.
I'm glad for the people that liked it but when you create a series with constant recasts the least you could do is keep the integrity of what you created throughout and people can recognize the existing characters.

This pissed me off like Love By Chance 2 when MAME chose to rewrite the Tin & Can story while simultaneously having Ae continue the first story to convey his lost of Pete. As a writer or as a production company that's a slap in the face of fans who followed the original story and want a continuation as opposed to a new view of characters we know and and grew to love instead of changing parts. Thats like an artist dousing a masterpiece in black ink. Want to create something new. By all means do it without destroying what you already created. But it's up to you. People like that will always find an audience.
This was definitely an ending but not a great one. But you know what they say opinions are like....and everybody has one

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Arthur Chen is the only reason I watched this

I know it’s bad to watch It for a reason that I have up there. But holy sh*t, Arthur Chen really has captured my heart. He is a hotty, and I love his aloof acting. His character is amazing and I love his sister and the rival guy that I don’t know the name of. The girl lead is annoying so far because she follows Arthur Chen around for no reason at all. I may come back to this for my man crush.

The music isn’t anything too special, and the production isn’t too special either. The wigs are meh. I applaud the little sister character because she was very young at the time of making this, I think she was 13?

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Story seems interesting but you"ll have to put with it

I have watched this title cause i love Jang Ki-Yong and based on excellent reviews. Well, let's say i don't share popular opinion
Episode 1 - Already some incoherences & ridicule scenes
The ML character is cold, charismatic, mysterious and straight forward.
The FL is as often the caricature of the rude, reckless woman. The 1st introduction between ML & FL is beyond ridiculous. Not the set up itself, but the FL actions ... WTH was that scene ? How the scenarist wants to show she is compassionate and loves animals as ML, when she plays darts on a baby deer? That scene wanted me to drop the drama already.

I am at episode 2, and the FL is moving in same building than ML & second FL .... what a coincidence :/
I will continue 1 or 2 episodes and will edit my review if my opinion changes.....

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what.

I can't even write this without cringing. This show is point-blank the most terrible BL show I've ever seen.
The plot was bad.
The acting was bad.
I honestly want to cry just thinking about what I had to endure while watching that.
I really don't know how other people could give a higher rating than 1/10.
If I could give less than 1/10, I would and happily.
Please don't watch this show. It is a complete waste of time and it will waste your life. I feel bad that such good actors would have to go through acting in this horrible show.
I said before that is was the most terrible BL show I've ever watched. Well, scratch that, because it was the most terrible show in general that I've ever watched.

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While I'm all for different types of dramas and having a vampire one sort of piqued my interest-sort of. I'm no where near being a vampire fan. I never understood the hype and don't know why I tried to watch this.

After watching Vampire Detective I should've stopped at that. I only watched that because of the fighting.

This one, from what I saw had minimal fighting in it.

What turned me completely off was the fact that this dude can drink someone's blood and figure out what type of crime happened and where. Besides gagging, I thought this was highly ridiculous.

I liked the detective. If he wasn't in this I think these episodes would've tanked completely. He was the only one that brought 'life' to this series but I couldn't get past the second episode.

The worse part is that there's a second season. Now a lot of other dramas I've watched only have one season and I now know why. Sometimes a second season wouldn't be a good idea. If I wasn't so grossed out by this....yeah, I still wouldn't watch it.

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A Sassy Romcom with Quirky Characters

WeTv’s new Thai Boylove series “Knock Knock, Boys!” is a surprisingly intriguing series. Four strangers move into a boarding house, each with pasts their secretive about. But three of the four share the same fate of being broke twenty-something’s, a fate the youngest of them doesn’t share. The virgin, Almond (Nokia Chinnawat) is quite rich and offers a deal to his new roommates. Whoever can help him “pop his cherry” with the man he crushes on will have their rent paid for a year. Something Peak (Best Vittawin), Thanwa (Seng Wichai), and Latte (Jaonine Jiraphat) jump at.

Read the complete article here-

https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/06/13/knock-knock-boys-first-impressions-ep-1-2/

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What first brought me to watch this was the plot, I found it very interesting, it's something that I personally haven't seen before in this format.
I instantly fell in love with the characters and the story combined with the acting it's so freaking funny and cute at the same time, one moment I'm laughing my heart out and 5 minutes later I'm like "Ownnnnn". It's very fresh.
if I have to be honest the story is a little bit confusing because I can't tell where the story is going and I also don't know where I want the story to go, usually, when I watch a tv show I always know what I want to happen, who I want to end up with who, who I don't like, who I like, but in this one, I don't know and if I kinda like this feeling of not knowing and simply enjoying the ride.
The show only has 2 episodes out and I'm hooked I wanna know what's going to happen, what craziness awaits for me in the future.
By the way, check the MV of the OST is adorable!

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A lot to improve

I started watching this series hoping it would be a KinnPorsche kind of thing (i.e. mafia inspired). And it is, but I simply could not go past episode 2 because of how artificial it feels. KinnPorsche is years-light ahead in terms of acting, production, music, plot and feels so organic. In Unforgettable Night the filming and editing are pretty cringey and unnatural. Too much slow motion and weird cinematography. Not to mention the kissing scenes, which are pretty bad. Wish I could say better but it didn't impress me at all. The acting was alright in general and the story as well.

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Potentially good story ruined by bad acting

I cam for Park Bo Young and the story but left because of the others acting. I was cureus about PBYs first role in a drama (acording to the listing here on MDL), for bein her first role and oly being 16 she did do a really good . But most of the rest of the cast just did not have the talant to pull of this story. PArk Bo Young stand out here as the ones with most potential and skill which of course you can see by the amount of credits poth have after competing this drama.

This is such a shame, I thought I could forgive bad lighting and that I did not mind bad acting as well as the story is good, this drama taught me an interesting lesson a bout myself (that I do cara abot the acting) and where my limits go for continuing to watch or drop even if the story seems good.

So to sum it up if you want to test your limit for how much bad acting you can over look this is the perfect place to do it, and to see how many episodes you can watch befor you guive up. Other wise I would say you should probably not bother.

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"Love Alarm Season 2," a South Korean Drama that falls under the genres of Romance, Youth, and Drama, has generated a significant amount of negative reviews since its release. As a viewer, I found the premise of the Love Alarm app, which notifies users when someone with romantic feelings is within a 10-meter radius, intriguing and unique, setting the stage for potential emotional rollercoasters.

The series continues to explore the complexities of love and relationships, focusing on the love triangle between the main characters, Jojo, Sun-oh, and Hye-yeong. The character development is a mixed bag, as some characters show growth and depth, while others feel stagnant or underdeveloped.

One of the main issues highlighted by viewers is the lack of substantial progression in the storyline, with some episodes feeling repetitive and slow-paced. This stagnation takes away from the potential emotional impact of the series, leaving viewers unsatisfied and wanting more from the plot.

Furthermore, the writing in "Love Alarm Season 2" has been criticized for its predictability and reliance on clichés, making it feel formulaic at times. While the romance and drama elements are central to the show, the lack of fresh and inventive storytelling leaves viewers feeling disappointed.

Despite its flaws, the series does manage to maintain its visually appealing cinematography and soundtrack, capturing the essence of youthful romance and emotions effectively. The chemistry between the lead actors remains commendable, adding a layer of authenticity to their relationships.

However, the love triangle dynamic becomes increasingly frustrating for some viewers, with the characters' decisions and actions often feeling inconsistent and illogical. This inconsistency dampens the emotional impact of pivotal moments and prevents the series from reaching its full potential.

In conclusion, "Love Alarm Season 2" presents a captivating concept with a unique premise and strong performances from the cast. Yet, it falls short in its execution, suffering from a lack of substantial plot development, predictability, and inconsistent character arcs. The series may appeal to die-hard fans of the romance and youth drama genres, but it may not live up to the expectations of those seeking a more nuanced and compelling narrative.

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