Reviews

"Jack and Joker" is a Thai series that breaks the usual mold. With an entertaining story full of action, suspense, romance, and plenty of drama, and featuring two protagonists overflowing with talent, masculinity, and beauty, it takes us on a roller coaster ride that's hard to recover from. Fans of the Yin and War duo will feel that it was worth the wait to see them reunited once again after all these years. And those who weren't familiar with the duo will rush to watch "Love Mechanics" and "The Best Story" because they will fall in love with them, just like their fans have. And their fans will rewatch these series because this one will leave them wanting more and more. The YinWar duo has an enviable chemistry, making their performances feel natural and graceful. Moreover, it's clear that they received excellent preparation because this series demands a lot physically from them. First and foremost, they are professional actors, and that makes all the difference. War's performance stands out; I consider him one of the best and most versatile Thai actors. This series is tailor-made for him, allowing him to showcase his versatility, immense talent, and acting skill brilliantly. Additionally, the excellent supporting cast provides impeccable performances, bringing to life top-tier supporting characters. They deliver a series full of emotion that will make you feel that 12 episodes are too few. It's true that the series isn't perfect and has a few inconsistencies, but given the immense entertainment, quality, and emotion it offers, those flaws take a backseat. I believe it's a must-watch of 2024, and I hope we won't have to wait many years to see this duo in another series, delivering all their professionalism and respect for the work they do. YinWar is worshiped.

I came across this series by chance and I loved it. It tells a complex love story and sets the stage for the true meaning of the series: inviting us to a deep reflection on the meaning of life. "We've all wished to die at some point" is a phrase that appears in the story and resonates deeply in one's heart. This series takes us on a journey of the unexpected encounter with the meaning of existence, desire, and illusion, in a context where everything seems irreparably lost. It's a reflection on the decision to die, on the anguish life can bring, and on survival. Truly, it's beautiful. With great performances, a powerful script, and a very fitting OST, it has been a pleasure to watch.

This series is an attempt to adapt the novel Are You Addicted?, which already has two previous versions: Addicted and Stay with Me, both Chinese. The earlier series suffered from Chinese censorship, leaving the first one unfinished (it only reached episode 15) and the second without a second season (it covers the first book of the novel, leaving the second one pending). Nevertheless, both have established themselves as two important series in the BL industry, with Addicted becoming a cult series and Stay with Me known for its great, great quality. When it was announced that Thailand would be releasing this series, all fans of the novel and the previous series were hopeful that, being in a freer industry, it would deliver a quality and complete series. Unfortunately, things went wrong from episode 1.

This series presents clear problems in both script and direction. The choices about what to tell and how to tell the story have simply been poor. Certain contexts have been prioritized, while fundamental elements that capture the heart of this story have been omitted, starting with the characters. The character of "Pop" or "Poppy" (Bai Luo Yin in the novel) has been reduced to an amorphous character, lacking personality and the defining traits that explain the love, obsession, and relationship with Hero (Gu Hai in the novel). The strength of both characters, their fractures, pains, resilience, dignity, and madness-all the things that build them and make them who they are-are erased in one stroke, making the story, at times, incomprehensible.

The entire story is reduced to superficial scenes, lacking depth and texture, turning this series into just another among many, without any relevance. Adaptations can take liberties and make changes. That's fine, and there are many examples where this is done successfully, sometimes even making the adaptation better than the original novel. But if you decide to tell a story that is not just any story in the BL world, one that already has two previous successful series despite censorship, the challenge is to do it well. In this case, that wasn't achieved. I feel sorry for the actors. I hope they have more opportunities in the future.

An amazing series. Intelligent script, brilliant direction, impressive performances, a rarely seen aesthetic (with all the visual details so meticulously crafted!), starting with the cast (Bible, Jes, Fuaiz, Bas, wow). Perfect in every way. The soundtrack is perfectly fitting. Everything, everything, is so well-executed and accomplished. The cherry on top, 'Why you don't stay' by Jeff Satur at the end. This level of quality is so appreciated because it's not common. Without a doubt, one of the best Thai series in terms of quality, alongside 'I Told Sunset About You'. My applause. Don't look for spoilers, just watch it. Let your mind explode on this dark journey.

A beautiful series. A delicate script, with some forgivable flaws, endearing characters, excellent cinematography, and incredible performances. The entire cast is top-notch, whether they play the main characters or the secondary ones, they are wonderful. The cinematography is very well done. The handling of light in the shots is very beautiful, giving us images full of beauty. Regarding the script, it gives us really profound and incredible dialogues, with phrases that make you want to incorporate them into your own notebooks. Beautiful. The music accompanies perfectly.

Moonlight Chicken shows us complex stories in a simple way, without avoiding a bit of reality. The themes are treated sincerely and without fuss. Wonderful, for example, how the hearing impairment of one of the secondary characters is addressed.

The characters are lovely. Among my favorites is Wen, whom we can get to know in his entirety from the first episode. A laid-back, strong, seductive, and mature guy, and at the same time, with a sweetness that is simply irresistible. I think it is the best performance I have seen from Mix. On the other hand, we have Li Ming, a teenager struggling for his coming of age, played by Fourth in a masterful way. Undoubtedly, the best he has done in character development and, along with Gemini playing Heart, they steal the series and eclipse the protagonists with the tenderness, humanity, and delicacy with which they portray their characters.

I would also like to highlight Khaotung playing Gaipa, a secondary character, without much presence in the story, but who is so, so well acted by him that it moves you. Everything about him is natural, endearing. He is so lovable. This actor has outdone himself. He has surprised me enormously in this performance, showing that he can play great roles.

In summary, I highly recommend it.

It is difficult for me to put into words everything that this series makes me feel. It is simply wonderful. I have watched it several times, and it always moves me. A marvelous love story that immerses us in life, the pains that shape who we are, the fears, the silences, the words that define us. The solitude of life and the warmth of encounters, especially the encounter with that other person who, finally, allows us to trust, to find ourselves, and to stay. This series is so well made, so well acted, with such beautiful cinematography, a script that makes you tremble with emotion, reflect, cry, and feel tender, and an OST that matches the beauty of this masterpiece, that it is truly appreciated. Kim Da-Mi and Choi Woo-Shik are perfect in their roles and managed to bring their characters to life incredibly well. The supporting actors do not disappoint, providing the perfect background. Take the time, let yourself be enchanted by this series that, slowly but surely, will become one of those memorable ones you will be grateful to have watched.

This Taiwanese series is a gem, a wonderful series that, along with the music, photography, and incredible performances, provides the perfect framework to showcase this tremendously human and profound story. It is undoubtedly one of the memorable series I have come across this year. This series tells a story of deep familial love, growth, and resilience where a clan of children survives and matures in love. It has fascinated, thrilled, and deeply moved me. The good script, direction, and excellent casting are evident. Actor Mao Di shines as the older brother who takes on the responsibility of caring for his sister and this child whom he embraces wholeheartedly as part of his family. I absolutely recommend it.

My Stand-in is a very entertaining series, manages to capture your attention from the first episode and keeps you hooked until the last one. It's a story that departs from the usual, with suspense and romance, but also showing love from a darker perspective. The performances were quite good, with Poom Phuripan Sapsangsawat standing out. He's an actor I didn't know and who pleasantly surprised me. He has a lot of charisma and effortlessly conveys emotions. He carried the weight of the series quite well. Not to mention, he has a beautiful voice. I hope to see him in other series where he can continue to showcase his talent. I absolutely recommend it.

I loved this series, which presents us with a classic enemy-to-lovers romance but in a very entertaining, touching, and well-developed manner. The chemistry between the protagonists is undeniable, which, coupled with very good acting, truly allows you to immerse yourself and enjoy this story. The main characters, each in their own style, are very appealing, although I must say that War Wanarat shines in portraying the adorable Mark. I loved this character (strong, honest, dignified, very clear about what he wants, very generous in love), far from the typical infantilized and fragile character to desperation that we often see in these productions and which I am very critical of. That, I think, is the imprint that War gives. And as for the content of the story, I would say it shows us a part of life because that's how things can happen when you're young. At times, we can be irresponsible, confusing, even cruel. Or put ourselves in situations that are not good for us, until the moment comes to confront oneself and to grow emotionally.

Of all the series I've seen, this one is on another level. This is ART. What a gem of a series. Beautiful beyond words, leaving you wounded and stirred in a sea of beauty. The visuals, the script, the performances, the music that accompanies each scene... One is grateful to watch such series. It's the first series I watched starring Namgoong Min, and I was truly impressed by his acting prowess. He can change expressions in seconds and convey all the emotions. So far, he's the best Korean actor I've seen, and without a doubt, my favorite. What to say about Anh Eun Jin. Exceptional. How her character evolves! Eun Jin delivers a tremendous performance, bringing to life a Gil Chae and her transition from a spoiled girl to a woman, solid and strong like no other. All the actors bring characters to life with such depth that you get to know them and experience them. The direction is top-notch, the music, the essence of drama. You become involved in a wonderful love story set in a context of brutal, raw, real war. You can see the horror and the place of defeat, the painful place of women and the oppressed, along with tenderness, friendship, loyalty, and a love that manages to make the sound of flowers opening heard. Treat yourself and watch it.

Wonderful. The first 5 chapters are perfect and a story in themselves. It shows us the beauty and acknowledgment of one's own desires, self-acceptance, the transition from childhood to adulthood, the pain and gut-wrenching fear of not being what others expect, but ultimately, the authentic happiness of finding and accepting who we are and the validity of the love we feel. It's truly moving. The second part shows us the complexity of young love facing life. Loving someone and the vicissitudes of love with someone you grew up with is a big theme. Knowing yourself, growing, changing, navigating those changes with the other person is full of challenges. Facing a new, shocking, tempting world confronts and puts tension on that safe, familiar place that shelters you, but which, for that reason, becomes invisible. Kissing that mouth you know by heart versus wondering about those new lips that tempt you is so human. Immaturity, naivety, and inexperience together can make us fall. But being able to distance yourself from the other and from yourself allows us to see that essential thing again. In this series, we find two precious men who are in two very different places regarding love. Each must confront themselves to grow. The growth of both, but above all, the growth of Oh Aew - being able to love oneself with all the dignity that entails - makes this second part a story about maturing and graduating into adulthood. A beauty.

This comedy is wonderful, from start to finish. From the first episode you are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions and you don't get off until the credits lights go out in the final episode. What a wonderful series. It makes you laugh out loud, move you to tears, surprise you in an impressive way chapter by chapter, fall in love with all the characters and, especially, with its two protagonists, who were born to make this series. Byeon Woo-seok is spectacular as the adorable Sun Jae, making it impossible to think of another actor to play this role. He represents it so naturally and with such sweetness that it hurts the smile that appears on your face every time he enters the scene. Kim Hye-yoon, gives life to Im Sol and makes you love her from the moment you see her, get into her story and experience each of her emotions. Special mention for Song Geon-hee, who plays Tae Sung, the second lead who, far from being a problem in the story, is a common and relevant thread for both romance, drama, comedy and bromance. . Adorable. If you add to that a beautiful photograph and a perfect OST, you have a 10 out of 10. Really, next to the best I have seen in its genre. Highly recommended for all those who like this type of series.