I like the characters, they really standout on how they were written and portrayed. Kudos to Sun/Nam for taking the cake, it was so much harder for them to portray their swirling yet conservative emotions while holding up to the nature of their logical characters yet they did it with so much awesomeness.
In/Oh/Peach/Copper had straightforward emotions to portray and can easily approach the character more aggressively.
Music is great, I tend to sing a few lines. Got last song syndromes on it on some of my days.
I've rewatched it so yeah, definitely worth it, i understood the characters more on my second round.
Definitely a good watch, I sincerely demand for a season 2, the ending came up a bit short, it was good but could have been better. A good way to make up for it would be to have the next season, especially for InSun as their story lacked "finality".
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Exceeds all expectations --- What a SHOW.
I am so appalled by people downrating this because they were expecting a full BL. Deep down at its core, My Dear Loser: Edge of 17 is a very solid series. I dived into this show with expectations that it will just be a cute teenage romantic comedy that I can waste my time on. Yes, it was a cute teenage romcom, but I am surprised that it had soooo much more to give.I think of MDL: Edge of 17 as a two-part character-driven serie: OHxPEACH and INxSUNxAINAM. For this review, I shall treat these two storylines separately and just focus on the characters involved and their respective stories.
OHxPEACH:
Oh has two versions in MDL: Edge of 17. The "loser phase" Oh refuses to stand up for himself and has very few impressive qualities to speak of. After a major character makeover at around Episode 5, the "post-loser phase" Oh begins to fight back and unwittingly gets himself caught up with a gang of bikers. He's a very solid, three-dimensional character in my book and always a pleasure to watch, mostly because of how he was brought to life by Nanon for the small screen.
On the other end of the spectrum is Peach, who has her own loser (Copper) and post-loser (post-Copper) phases. She's that typical girl in a Hollywood teenage romcom with a jock boyfriend and is being (indirectly) pushed around by people around her. Judging by the comments from other viewers, she's probably the most misunderstood character in the series apart from In (to be discussed later). From my perspective, I think that she definitely knows that something wrong is going on around her and she wants to help Oh, but being a teenage girl whose fame and power rest only on the fact that she's in a relationship with the most powerful student in the school, she thinks of herself as too weak to change anything.
Nanon was phenomenal in playing Oh in his loser and post-loser phases. It seemed to me that he was actually playing two different characters here. I only saw previews of his two other famous works--Blacklist and The Gifted--so it was very refreshing to watch him do a comedic role and he excels at it. Surely he will soon emerge and be acknowledged as one of the best actors working in Thailand. There's also the members of the biker gang that stood out, especially Nicky, whose unscripted, hilarious one-liners created so many scenes in the series where Nanon, Lee, and Sing break character.
INxSUNxAINAM:
The INxSUNxAINAM story steals the entire series from the OHxPEACH subplot in all aspects. I have never been so invested in a fictional character in a lakorn as much as I did in these three. Writers can even create an entire spinoff out of this subplot!
The main conflict in this subplot is that In, Sun and Ainam are engaged in a love triangle: Ainam likes Sun, Sun likes In, and In likes Ainam. The guy responsible for this conflict is In, who was ejected from his clique of school bullies but soon found new friends in Ainam and Sun. In is a very complex and well-written character. To borrow the words of a YouTube commenter, In is like a "chameleon" who has no personality of his own but instead molds himself based on the people he's currently with. Initially, viewers will not understand In, but as the series progresses, we begin to realize how poetic this character truly is. The actor who portrayed In (Pluem) apparently understood this and did a good job in making himself and his motives appear ambiguous.
Ainam is one of the best female supporting characters you'll probably ever see in a BL story. She is the complete opposite of Peach, the other main female character in MDL. At such a young age, she behaves like a fully grown woman: mature, knows and stands for what is right, and wise beyond her years. Although she was rejected by Sun, she still helped him get the person he actually wants to be with. I don't know if she received any award or recognition for her performance, but Puimek absolutely nailed the role, especially in two key scenes: Ainam asking In if he is really in love with her, and Ainam telling In that she doesn't believe in the LGBT label: people "just fall in love with each other."
Most viewers of MDL would probably relate with Sun, a character so beautifully brought to life by Chimon. He is pretty much the male version of Ainam: someone who is especially protective of people who are special to him. Throughout the entire series, his scenes with In were probably the most special. There is one scene in particular that I loved: in that anti-climactic bed scene, we see Sun shed tears on his left eye (away from In's view). A few seconds later, he turns to his side to face the camera and we see that he was actually shedding tears in both eyes. It just shows how much In means to Sun that he will even shed tears even while In is watching. That moment is so subliminally dramatic, it's quite beautiful.
I have so many other things to say about MDL: Edge of 17 to justify my 9.0 rating, but I think this review is getting too drawn out. I'll just end this by saying that MDL doesn't revolve around INxSUN; you cannot judge the entire serie based on a single subplot. You have to view it as a whole to gain a full understanding of things.
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- The acting - excellent overall. Especially the BL couple, who were so natural and comfortable - I think there was a lot of ad-libbing, but it worked really well.
- The music - a big step above the usual Thai drama standard. The music was serious when it needed to be. It was actually dark and beautiful in the "almost-kiss" scene late in Ep 7 - I was really surprised and moved.
- The men. Jeez. Other than the main character, the boys were stunning, especially In.
But unfortunately:
- The writing. So, so bad. First of all, the main character is unlikable. He's a hypocrite and is trying to steal another person's girlfriend. He has no positive qualities - he's not intelligent or funny, he has no integrity, and when he has any agency at all, he becomes abusive with it. Also, what's the message here? If you're a loser, join a biker gang and start acting like a dick and you'll be cool?
The BL couple is written nicely, but there's NO PAYOFF!!! Not even a single kiss! It doesn't make any sense - one boy is not gay, but he agrees to date the other because he doesn't want to lose his friendship? WTF?
If you're here for the BL, it's not worth slogging through this awkward, unpleasant mess. I couldn't find an InSun cut, but if you can, it might be worth it, provided there's a payoff in Our Skyy - I haven't watched it yet.
It's a pity, because there were a few nice writing touches, like the conversation in the aquarium - it's like there was a good writer for the dialogue, but the worst one in the world for the plot.
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Love the bl
The storyline is ok but I am just not into the bullying segments. Those episodes made me cringe. However bullying is a real issue and as much as I hate this type of storyline it should be dealt with . And Peach is an embarrassment in the beginning but that’s a real part of growing up too. Why do BLs portray the wealthy as strong and those that have to work for a living as weak. Or domineering spoiled male leads. I am watching mainly for InSun, the bl story. In my opinion they carry the series. I just wanted more and more of those two. The actors are awesome and have such great chemistry. The scene where a tear falls from Sun captured his pain so vividly it made me cry. The male and female lead are interesting in a odd way.They seem a bit immature and naive for upper high schoolers. The male lead is more realistic and his acting was actually very good I was so happy to see his character evolve.The music was actually ok . it didn’t overshadow the storyline and provided the right emotion at the right time.
I probably won’t watch again. If I do it will be for the bl segments.
Overall I say give this series a chance. If you think about how it is to be a teenager it gains appeal. All the emotions they experience echo the joy and angst of being a teenager. I really liked the ending.
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I felt compelled to write a review for this lovely little series. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the show, right up to the very end. I initially watched it after seeing Our Skyy, but I was totally invested in the characters after the first episode. Everyone enjoys a good underdog story, and this is no exception. I was absolutely rooting for Oh from the start. While Peach was not my favorite, I did feel some sympathy for her. The interactions with three motorcycle boys were so hilarious. I think my favorite part is when Ainam is confessing her feelings to Sun, and he looks at her and says, "You know this right...I am different? Perhaps I am one of those fish that will die alone with out a spouse." Although it is heartbreakingly sad to watch their faces, Ainam is quick to remind Sun that the "fish" can still have a friend. The whole BL story line I feel was so appropriately portrayed, and so poignant, and complemented the main storyline so well., Honestly rooting for everyone by the end. I look forward to seeing the other ones Monster Romance and Happily Ever after. Esta resenha foi útil para você?
The first part was okay and kind of cute. It was entertaining to see how the main character changed slowly after making new friends. The side characters were quite interesting as well. And, after first half, those side characters were the best thing happening to the series. The romance was okay at first, but it got a bit boring eventually. The drama stopped being funny as well. And the main character got a bit annoying.
So, six out of ten.
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acting, i mean actor act in this drama good enough. Nanon Karapat show his best acting in this drama, and do to all actor and actress.
even, i rather be disapointed with chimon acting. in this drama he not all out for his character. may be in this drama, his role little bit difference with his role in other his drama before. but i still proud for his work.
loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee episode 7
all you guys must see until 7 episode. its climax in my opinion. my feeling up and down in this episode.
enjoy watching guys
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Underrated, best parts might be overlooked by constantly expecting teenagers to do the "right" thing
So that you wouldn't miss it, here's the gist: I found MDL: Edge of 17 to be a charming, well-executed, and rather bittersweet coming-of-age series graced with wonderful actors. A real heart-warming surprise in my case, since I watched it for the BL plot at first. If you'd like to know why I hardly think this is an exaggeration, consider reading on—I'll try my best to keep it short and sweet, like this show.The story is, simply put, a rollercoaster of joy, pain, and most especially, frustration. That good ol' frustration that comes with growing up. While I've seen many get annoyed at this "frustration" aspect, that's actually what made it work for me. Because really, the characters are supposed to be, well, on the Edge of 17! The woes of adolescence and the often impulsive, reckless decisions one could make as a teenager could be incredibly frustrating, wouldn't you agree? I think it's safe to say that most of us have gone through similar circumstances, one way or another. So if that feeling of frustration comes to you while watching this, I'd say the writers did a pretty decent job, because the production and casting for this show did not fail to deliver. Don't get me wrong, you are in for a lot of smiles and laughs! But imagine watching stories that you've probably lived through, or seen first-hand in real life, and not being able to reach through the screen and do something about it, knowing what you know now. Maybe this is one reason why some people were so vocal about their hate for particular characters and plot points.
However I think that was also my biggest takeaway. Despite what negative comments may have you believe, you might actually get more than what you expected to find, like I did! Bearing in mind the cultural differences of the show's audience, it is likely that different interpretations of the characters' actions and motives will follow. Perhaps it's mostly just another case of "to each his own," yet if one plays the role of an overly-judgmental spectator, they may be left with little patience to let the story unfold, and may miss the simple brilliance of this charming short series.
But if one would open their heart to a bunch of teenagers and enjoy being dragged along for the ride, instead of blocking that enjoyment by constantly criticizing and expecting the characters to do the "right" thing, I think they'll find this show to be an underrated gem whose best parts may be overlooked because of expectations.
In the end of course, I had my own disappointments, but they were greatly overshadowed by what I loved about the series. I was probably in a really good mood watching this, ahaha! I'd say don't let the current rating influence you too much, potential watcher. Don't take our words for it too much either—go and see for yourself! Don't miss out on the great soundtrack, either. Man, the music is just, muah. A fitting soundtrack to the bittersweet ups and downs of youth.
Slight, potential spoilers, but not really:
The BL is as cute as everyone says, ahaha! However, there seems to be quite a lot of hate towards Jane's character, Peach. Honestly, I find that she's not so bad as many visible comments make her out to be. I get that everyone's in love with Sun and Ainam's characters for being wonderful, agreeable human beans—even I am—but being agreeable isn't all there is to a good character. All characters had their own weak points, but all of which were significant for character development, plot progression, and of course, making them human. The entire cast played their parts exceedingly well, really, I'm still in awe just thinking about it.
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Wow! Honestly, I wasn't expecting too much going into the series but man am I impressed! Although the story revolves around some pretty well-worn tropes and stereotypes, the writers and actors executed it so well that the story felt exciting, fresh, and timeless. There's a healthy balance between lighthearted sweetness and painful anguish that comes with being a teenager and struggling on that road of self-discovery. The themes explored in this series --- bullying, falling in love, experiencing unrequited love, dealing with and discovering your sexuality --- are portrayed in such a genuine and realistic manner, and I think for that reason this drama can resonate with a lot of people..
ACTING/CAST:
I thought each actor did really well in their roles. Nanon, who plays our main character Oh, was just fantastic. He hit all of the emotions. He made me cringe at his dorkier moments, swoon at his sweet moments, and nearly cry at his sad moments. I don't have enough good words to say about his performance. The other actors were great as well, evoking appropriate feelings of anger, yearning, sympathy, heartache, and happiness.
OVERALL:
Great series. Definitely recommend.
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(Bl review. What we all came for)
I watched the entire series. For me, i didnt really enjoy the straight couple and their main story arc. You can skip them entirely and watch scenes where in and sun and ainam pop up, their story line is way cooler. The arc of oh and peach is honestly shallow, petty, and not really nice. The development and the conflicts presented in their arc were pretty forced, not natural. However, the bl arc was the bee's knees, so im basing my review off the bl because we're not letting this series go to waste just cos of heteros. .
For me, this portrayal of BL has to be one of the most wholesome and close to realistic. This bl series is by far one of my favorites, next to puppy honey 1. While puppy honey 1 was more comic and lighter in mood, this one perfectly blends comedy with romance and drama, creating a perfect palette of colors you'd truly learn to appreciate. The development of the bl couple throughout the series is well paced, not forced, not cringey, and just plain darn good. I have never felt the feels ive felt before until i watched this. Furthermore, the characters here aren't annoying. Usually in other bl series side characters can be annoying and out of place, put there just to add some spice. However, all the characters here were vital to the story coming full circle . Each one contributed an important part to the overall message that this series tries to send.----- that you are more than just what people say you are ---- and that love should not be hindered by the social constructs that we have grown up with. A quote from this series h which i love the most would have to be: "it doesnt matter if youre gay straight or lesbian. All that matters is you just love that person." These are only one of many noteworthy lessons you can pick up from this. More than that, its fun and just adorable and feels all the way.
The music is too beautiful. This for me has to be one of the best scored series of gmmtv. Every scene is always backed up with appropriate music, and it never fails to deliver.
I recommend watching this as it will not disappoint. It has elements of comedy and serious plot elements mixed in too. Its a mix of the best things and ive never been so glad to have made a good decision in choosing to watch this series.
10/10 <3
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