Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 8-9 [Review]

Notwithstanding the real-world reality of social distancing and abject poverty, people - young and old - took refuge from the Internet and anointed what previously was an obscure, even taboo genre - Boys Love. Gone are the days when young…

krishnanaidu88April 23, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Present Still Perfect (แค่นี้ก็ดีแล้ว2) – 2020 [Review]

Aam Anusorn Soisa-ngim never sold himself to the devil. Like many independent filmmakers around the world, he firmly maintains that art should never be compromised in exchange for profit. While he was offered to take the driver's seat in future,…

krishnanaidu88April 12, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode Finale [Recap]

UWMA? Why are we talking about Until We Meet Again weeks after the Finale was broadcast? Because I need to finish what I started. A multitude of reasons, actually. Mainly because I effectively trashed some aspects of Episode 16, and…

TheFNGeeApril 9, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 6-7 [Review]

We’re halfway into 2Gether the TV series and the cast and crew did not waste time pushing the drama forward. What makes these two episodes crucial is that there is the increased interaction between Sarawat and Tine in terms of…

krishnanaidu88April 5, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 5 [Review]

I enjoy this series - in a major way - because Bright and Win have so much onscreen chemistry. If you want a 'symbolic' comparison, then there is no better example than honey and lemon. From the premier episode until…

krishnanaidu88March 26, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 8-9 [Review]

At this point, viewers are familiar with WhyRU main couples' dynamics. Tutor-Fighter (Saint and Zee) is more of a love-hate relationship with plenty of angst. (more…)

krishnanaidu88March 23, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

My Engineer เมีย’s วิศวะ – Episode 1-3 [Review]

After a rough start - with the cast having been altered a few times - My Engineer is finally on air! I made an effort to watch it via WEtv app and grabbed a VIP access to watch the 3…

krishnanaidu88March 20, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Dew (Let’s Go Together) ดิว ไปด้วยกันนะ [Review]

Dir. Ma-Dew of The Love of Siam and Home fame reprises his cinematic magic in Dew (Let's Go Together). The flick is a sentimental and romantic drama about two young boys set in a not-so-friendly times for people of 'their…

krishnanaidu88March 18, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The series – Episode 4 [Review]

Let me get straight to the point. Tine being dense and clueless ruins everything for Sarawat as he moves towards a more romantic atmosphere. By this time, everyone knows that Sarawat has the hots for Tine and it goes beyond…

krishnanaidu88March 14, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 7 [Review]

Episode 7 of WhyRU is an acting highlight for Saint Suppapong as he says goodbye to his sister who has supported him throughout his young and eventful life. Zee's Fighter kept himself in the sideline amidst Tutor's emotional turmoils. Yet…

krishnanaidu88March 10, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The series – Episode 3 [Review]

Someone said, spoilers are necessary to push the drama narrative. In the beginning, I would disagree but things have change in how we review, analyze and discuss series, especially BL (and gay for that matter). In Episode 3 of 2Gether,…

krishnanaidu88March 8, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 2 [Review]

The first 3-4 episodes of a series usually establish the norm - the kind of style, focus and flow it will take. There will be surprises and out of this world scenarios but overall most drama follow a proven formula.…

krishnanaidu88March 4, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 6 [Review]

Let me start my review by a quote: Lie through your teeth - Today, it means to lie through a smile – easily and unashamed. But its origins go back to the 14th century, when the phrase was to “lie…

krishnanaidu88March 1, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 16 [Review]

This is the second time I’ve written a review of this episode. The first version lambasted the overall execution of this episode based on a single, significant flaw in logic and acknowledgment of the passage of time. I could not…

TheFNGeeFebruary 27, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 5 [Review]

Episode 5 of WhyRU the Series represents a subtle departure from previous episodes as far as relationship development. Both our main couples - Zon-Saifah, Tutor-Fighter seem to have reached a turning point - perhaps its best to call it a…

krishnanaidu88February 25, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 1 [Review]

The premise behind 2Gether the Series is quite flimsy- imagine a handsome young Thai named Tine (Win Metawin). He can't seem to find the right girl and in his pursuit of love, he was taken seriously by a gay guy.…

krishnanaidu88February 24, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 4 [Review]

Episode 4 of WhyRU The Series represents one-third of the whole, which means we have 8 more episodes to go. Episode 1 is not to my liking, yet I immediately sense a transition and the original intent of the filmmakers…

krishnanaidu88February 19, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 15 [Review]

Another emotional storm overtakes us in this episode. Plot twists, surprise revelations, and even more reveals about the characters we’ve come to care about so much. Acting in this BL series is one of its strongest suits. With the next…

TheFNGeeFebruary 18, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

TharnType: Special Episode “Our Last Love” [Review]

The curtain lifts, and we are immediately being engulfed in our memories from throughout the TharnType series. Watching this pulls us into the inevitable arrival of "goodbye," because we are finally at journey's end. (more…)

Jed (Red)February 10, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 14 [Review]

Last week I was rabbiting on about Korn’s “famous last words” and all the broken promises as if the chronology of Korn and In’s story was waning from this series. I was wrong. Not only do we get to see…

TheFNGeeFebruary 9, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 3 [Review]

A kiss is not just a kiss. In Episode 3 of Why RU the Series, it is symbolic of the many aspects of a burgeoning intimacy between our two main couples. (more…)

Jed (Red)February 9, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 13 [Review]

Drama review by Steve (Twitter - The_FNGee) What do you do after an arduous exercise of drama and feelings in this emotional roller-coaster of a series, with the main protagonists now well-aware of the situation they’re in with reincarnation, and…

TheFNGeeFebruary 4, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 2 [Review]

Episode 2 of WhyRU the Series shows a significant departure from the initial episode in 3 different aspects. Let me tell you why. (more…)

Jed (Red)February 2, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 12 [Review]

I’m not going to call this episode an emotional powerhouse. Not that it isn’t, but that the emotions don’t trend to the side of devastating. Tears of happiness? Pretty close ... (more…)

TheFNGeeJanuary 27, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 1 [Review]

WhyRU, the Series came out strong not only for its visuals but also for its soundtrack. It is one of the most heavily promoted series from Thailand. With all the buzz created, people expect a high-quality "product" after being bombarded…

Jed (Red)January 25, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 11 [Review]

Drama review by Steve (Twitter - The_FNGee) Another emotional powerhouse, this episode belongs to the leads. Nine, Earth, Ohm, and Fluke show us an intimate view of relationships: one starting to deteriorate, and another building at the same time. In…

TheFNGeeJanuary 24, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU, the Series – Special Episode [Recap+ Review]

When filmmakers create documentaries, they need to make sure that the visuals are engaging. Otherwise, viewers will get bored and more than half will likely move on and watch something else. (more…)

Jed (Red)January 19, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 10 [Recap]

After last week's emotional powerhouse, this episode has a lot of feel-goods. Some tearful moments for sure, but easy to enjoy. (more…)

TheFNGeeJanuary 16, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

TharnType – Episode 12 [Review]

What makes an engrossing, realistic, and quality drama? It has to have a heart and a spirit. In the case of Tharn Type, Mew Suppasit as Tharn embodies its beating heart and Gulf Kanawut as Type is its fighting spirit.…

Jed (Red)January 8, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 9 [Review]

It took me a while to settle down and try to become more analytical about this episode. Act 3 is especially tough to watch. (more…)

TheFNGeeJanuary 7, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 8 [Review]

Director P'New posted on Twitter before the airing of Episode 8 that "we're going to take a break". (more…)

TheFNGeeJanuary 1, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

TharnType “Lhong” special episodes [Review]

Kaownah delivers a chilling portrayal of a young man fixated with another person. In this case, he has Tharn as the object of his obsession. (more…)

Jed (Red)December 24, 2019

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 7 [Review]

I watched UWMA Episode 7, multiple times to improve my understanding of the nuances and the limitations of the subtitling, and just to take in all that's going on. Read more

TheFNGeeDecember 23, 2019

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

TharnType – Episode 10-11 [Review]

Lhong (Koawnah Kittipat) unleashes a wide range of intrigues that shook Tharn and Type relationship to its core. The devil wears no Prada, but a student's white shirt. But a student can also make plenty of mistakes. (more…)

Jed (Red)December 21, 2019

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 6 [Review]

I watched Until We Meet Again Episode 6, multiple times to improve my understanding of the nuances and the limitations of the subtitling, and just to take in all that's going on. Last week I inferred oncoming "fireworks" based on…

TheFNGeeDecember 21, 2019

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

2Wish The Mini Series – [Full Review]

Welcome news last 21 November pointed to the release of a new mini-series entitled 2Wish. If you wonder about the title, it's the combination of a couple named Two (Mean Phiravich) and Wish (Plan Rathavit). (more…)

Jed (Red)December 11, 2019

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

Dark Blue Kiss – Episode 7-9 [Review]

Episode 9 resulted in a breakthrough for Dark Blue Kiss which is plagued by lack of direction and so-so scenarios. While die-hard fans argued that it takes time for a relationship to bloom or deteriorate, as reviewer I expected more.…

Jed (Red)December 10, 2019

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode 5 [Review]

I watched UWMA Episode 5, three times to improve my understanding of the nuances and the limitations of the subtitling. To create great Texas BBQ, you have to smoke the meats oh-so-slowly - literally hours, before you get a fantastic…

TheFNGeeDecember 8, 2019

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

TharnType – Episode 9 [Review]

TharnType Episode 9 is the culmination of events that gave way to our couple's realization that their relationship hangs in the balance. (more…)

Jed (Red)December 6, 2019

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

TharnType – Episode 8 [Review]

I dont blame viewers when they get carried away by emotions. Of course, once the drama is done, they need to get back to reality and be reminded that it's only acting. (more…)

Jed (Red)November 30, 2019

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