Love in the Air (2022)

Charming and sexy, but overall not spectacular

It's full of tropes and it's cheesy, but has some very sexy intimate scenes and both pairs some degree of chemistry. There's drama with the second pairing that surrounds around one character's trauma, but no substantial plot anywhere in the series. Overall, worth watching for the cute moments.

For me, the highlights of the series were Boss (Phayu) and Fort (Pai) without a doubt. Noeul as Rain is flat and uninteresting at best and downright cringe at worst, and is completely one-dimensional when it comes to writing. Peat has a naturally cute and funny take on his role as Sky, but cannot act during any of the emotional scenes, which pretty distracting and did the somewhat aspects of his storyline absolutely no justice. There's plenty about this series to nitpick, so if you have high standards, you will definitely have complaints.

The reasons I like this series are all relatively shallow. There's some tongue in the kisses (which is notoriously rare, if you're familiar with this genre) and it is sometimes charming.

If you have a few extra hours to binge this, go in with low expectations and you probably won't have a bad time. It's cozy and comfy and cute boys kiss, just don't prepare yourself for some kind of masterpiece.

Leia Mais

WORTH OF WATCHING

Probably the most realistic BL drama i have watched, realistic view of sex and loving each other till their souls couldn't be without each other. Actors had so much chemistry on and off screen, both couples have amazing chemistry and sexual tension. I like how the sex scenes are not forced and comes naturally so does kiss scenes, i wish i could watch love in the air for the first time again! Probably will rewatch (i don't really like rewatching dramas).

Boss and Noeul have so much chemistry between each other on screen and even more off screen, i hope i can see them in another drama again, i really wish them the best if they're really together, if not them i hope them long friendship because they're really good for each other.

Fort and Peat are amazing and funny duo, when i watched BTS of love in the air i almost cried of laughing, Peat is such a charming and funny person especially when he's with Fort, they're making me want to cry haha. Their chemistry is also something else, on the screen we can see Fort being so rough when it comes to sex scene with Peat but off screen Fort is really soft and helps him dress up ect.

This drama must be on your watch list!!

Leia Mais

Plot? Never heard of her. Chemistry? We got buckets of that!

This drama's selling point is not it's plot. Literally what even is the plot? Debatable. However - when it comes to chemistry/intimacies, this show has it in spades.

Things I didn't like: The plot bc where was it?? Dub/non-con scenes (not surprising for Thai drama but there was so much), completely glossing over sexual identity struggles, weird split between the two main couples which could have easily been woven together and it would have been less jarring.

Things I did like: The chemistry between all four leads is off the charts, specifically BossNoeul. Representations of kinks, safe sex, great kiss scenes, GREAT NC scenes.

Personally I actually enjoyed the last half (FortPeat) more than the first half (BossNoeul) even though I think BossNoeul have slightly better chemistry. I liked that FortPeat's half at least attempted to address sexual and relationship abuse and what that does to a person once they are trying to move on in their lives. However, even this was sloppily done and kind of all over the place.

I'd love to see all four leads in something that actually has a decent plot, because I think they all did a great job with what they had. It just wasn't a lot to work with. This is worth watching for the chemistry between the leads alone. It saved this from being completely unwatchable.

Leia Mais

loved it ? ?

i never write reviews but had to make accounts and write one coz this series is super good
i loved both stories payu/rain and prapia/sky
both couple did great job even though my favorite is phayu/rain

1st couple payu/rain - BossNoeul
there story is easy going its happy, lovey dovey. Loved the story its simple yet beautiful. doesnt go too deep but story makes sense and some part of scene made me feel so relatable. the chemistry between BossNoeul is unbeatable, I mean there romance makes my tummy tickled. and love scene were on fire? sorry to kinnporsche no one can beat the love scene. lets not talk about kissing scene gosh that look so intense i doubt if these two are actual couple or else they are really good kisser. lot of bl kiss were just lip touch or its awkward kiss, but these two kiss like they gonna eat each other?
both of them look so good together. payu looks so good and rain is so cute. no one can hate this couple.

2nd couple prapia/sky - FortPeat
there story is pretty intense, loved there acting. loved plot and storyline. i really like skys character. prapia is such a sweetheart and hot? kiss and love scene were good ? felt bad for sky but happy that he end up having happy ending.

loved sky and rain friendship so real and genuine, everyone needs frd like sky ❤️
i wish both couple have there own series coz that felt so short. but overall loved it.
would recommend to everyone ❤️

Leia Mais

one part is clearly better than the other..

now i do wanna say that this is an improvement on MAME's other work DSN. but you definitely still feel a lot of similiar troupes in her writing play out so be warned.

PRODUCTION:
i really liked the cinematography - i also am really glad they cut the episodes to 45 minutes unlike DSN where they were an hour. i did have an issue with the music and sound quality in general. its clear that they didnt have the money to do a lot of ADR and sometimes the noise from the envoirment they are in just cuts in and out when they speak and its really distracting. (a good example is the scene where phayu shows up in the motorcycle outfit) i also just wasnt a fan of any of the music expect for the song that phayu sings to rain...

STORY:

(PART1) i loved the progression - i liked how it was sorta simple and sweet. i know there are some issues in the beginning with phayu and rain's relationship that would not apply irl but in the end i really loved the first 7 episodes. and i have already rewatched it and i plan to do so again in the future.

(PART2) maybe its because i liked part 1 so much that i just wanted to go back to phayu and rain. there are much more problematic elements in the 2nd part that i cant really get past esp in the beginning. the stuff in episode 13 is truly awful to watch and i really wish there was some kind of content warning for that. i feel lIke MAME's flaws as a writer came out a lot more in this part. the miscommunication is not cute, the brushing over truama was not cute. very similiar problems in DSN. i do think they are a little better in some ways but definitely not when it comes to how they handled sky's mental health.

CHARACTERS / ACTING:

rain (noeul) is such a loveable dork. i do think in part 2 and in the special episode he get flanderized a bit. i think he works better as a main character than a side character more adorable than annoying. noeul's acting is hit/miss - but i think for the parts that were important he did a good job esp his scenes with phayu. i feel like he could be a little more expressive though.

phayu (boss) was my favorite - idk how MAME rights these mellow-intimidating-but-sweet characters so well. all he wants is the best for rain - he is a very mature character and leads the relationship well. yes despite his bad choice in the beginning he ends up really being so sweet. i think a lot of it is thanks to boss' brilliant acting i really want to see him in more stuff in the future.

the two of them together is what makes part 1 so brillant. the chemistry is amazing and the intimacy just feels so natural. from their first meeting on screen i felt the connection and despite the flaws i think in the end they are one of my favorite bl couples. i know there isnt any confirmation on a season 2 but i would watch it for them because them navigating their relationship is my favorite and the soecual episode was not enough.

sky (peat) i definitely was shocked when he became the main character for part 2. i didnt super understand his motivations and it did take awhile for me to like sky. i feel like using his truama to make us feel bad was a bit iffy. i already liked his straight blunt attitude in part 1 but in part 2 he comes off a bit like an asshole sometimes. peat's acting is a little stiff but i feel like he got a good handle on it towards the end.

prapai (fort) is definitely my least favorite personality-wise. he is basically a leon (DSN) clone tbh. i never feel like the "playboy-turned-soft-by-certain-somone" is done interesting anymore and this is the 2nd time ive seen MAME do it and its the exact same way - there is literally no character progression - prapai cant stop thinking about sky and just suddenly is all over for him. i do wanna say fort kills it for the emotional scenes - his gentle crying broke me. and thats when i actually started to like him.

the two of them together are okay - i just feel in comparison to phayu and sky is almost unfair. maybe its because it actually takes so long for them to actually like each other but the passion just does not end up reaching the same level. but i do like their dynamic in the end and its a nice contrast in comparison to rain and phayu but i clearly like one more than the other.

OVERALL:
if these were 2 separate series i think it wouldve worked better because honestly they kinda feel super detached from each other. and the fact that phayu and rain's story fit so well together when it ends and you get to the kinda messy bits of sky and prapai i just miss them. but i wouldnt mind a season 2 if they did it the same way but preferably they should just break them into different series.

Leia Mais

Much like Tharntype

Random pitching from YouTube once more make me click the drama... Haha...

After watching 1 thought just immediately come by, very much Tharntype vibe. Haha... And yeah.... Thanx to BL Compilations finally realize they have the same author. And very much Tharntype, although I very much like this drama, I can't bring the score higher due to many problem is taken lightly, and also I can't bring the score lower too cause I very like this... Haha... So yeah settled for 7.5

Gonna explain down what I mean with very much Tharntype vibe, but that's also mean SPOILER ALERT!!! So yeah, safe review first, which mean what I like from this drama.

+ Finally watch drama with not usual pairing... Although I like the chemistry with usual partner in Thai BL, but sometimes just bored to watch the pairing too... Kinda erased surprise element to guess which is the pairing
+ Quite like the chemistry of both couple, Payu-Rain & Prapai-Sky.
+ Quite like when the author play with their name. Of course after we understand the meaning of their name. Payu > Storm paired with Rain. Prapai (kinda god of wind if google right) with Sky. Interesting right...
+ The stupid Rain... Haha... Rain can be as slow as sloth if he need to understand something, just like when Prapai try to chase Sky. And sometime it just funny to watch him...
+ The extra scene at the end of the episode. I like that touch...
+ How they finished the story one at a time. Payu-Rain first then Prapai-Sky. So we're not really get mixed up between stories.

Ok... That's very much the safe review. Overall I really like this drama, maybe gonna re-watch it a few times... But in the end this also one of the drama that have many problem is taken lightly. Below here the explanation & once again SPOILER ALERT!!! Read with ur own risk!!!





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SPOILER ALERT!!!
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Ok let me explain what I mean with very much Tharntype vibe or what I mean with many problem is taken lightly

1. Sky. I like how in the end he finds comfort & secure in Prapai. But one gang rape victim can be OK being touch with another man. That just messed up. The trauma should be more like Type first time was touched by Tharn, SCARED!!! Yeah I don't know how much time Sky spend in therapy. But no way gang rape victim can be OK touch by the same-sex with their rapest.

2. Prapai. Yeah much like BL Compilations wrote: "In real life buying multiple burner phones/sim cards to contact someone who has blocked you isn't romantic it's stalking and creepy." Yeah that's just borderline creepy. If me as Sky, I already change my number & warning Rain to never give him my new number.

3. Payu. After he confess about how he manipulate Rain to be his man, it became creepy so fast. Haha...

4. Rain. No one that stupid can be manipulate to change their sex orientation that fast. Kinda shock me & i have to re-watch it from the first ep to make sure it's not wrong.... Rain at first tell us he is normal, he liked Ple. But a few provocation from Payu enough to make him chase Payu instead Ple. Ugh...

Leia Mais

LOVE IN THE AIR IS AN EXTREME DEFINITION OF "DIFFERENT" AMONG OTHER BL DRAMAS

Different in the positive note.

This is my very first Thai drama that I watched in full. I actually read some comments before watching this that this drama is R18+. But, I would've never thought that I would see a drama that is too daring and intimate. I expected less.

There are two different BL stories in this series that are both like 70% story and 30% R18+. Upon watching the entire series, I would say that both relationships are not healthy in real life. Okay, both relationships ended up with a happy note but how the story starts and goes isn't commendable. I don't know if this kind of relationship is very common in reality but I wouldn't want to see myself in their situation. This is my opinion as being conservative (don't judge me).

About the kissing and sex scenes, did the actors really touched their lips? If they are not real, I have high respect for the cameramen who shoot the scenes. The did a great job.

While watching the acting of the main leads, the relationship of Payu and Rain is more of a sexual pleasure and the relationship of Sky and Pai is more intimate. I actually like Payu's and Pai's acting. Rain's acting as a college student is lacking. Sky's acting as abused feels like forced but during his sex and kissing scenes, it is very praiseworthy.

To summarize, I'm giving this an 8/10 overall rating (above other BL dramas). While the story is very likely a drama that I've watched before, the intimacy in this drama is over-the-top.

THIS IS A MUST-WATCH BL DRAMA FOR VIEWER WHO WANTS LOVE THAT FEELS LIKE WALKING ON AIR.

Leia Mais

One of the Few I Rewatch

I'm not much of a rewatcher, but this bl series I'll go back to again and again. The first half of the series are about Payu and Rain, and the second are about Prapai an Sky. Both stories are good, but the second is my favorite. I love the Abused, Untrusting Boy who changes the Playboy into the perfect bf trope so much, as well as angst and hurt comfort, which abound in the second story (and most of Mame's work). Prapai and Sky really deliver. I could melt the way Prapai looks at Sky, and Sky's little pout is unbelievably cute. (Yet Sky is strong. He's been through so much.)
Also, both stories have amazingly realistic sex scenes, too. I mean, there's a good reason the series is rated NC-17, which doesn't always seem to be the case with bl's. Blew my mind. There's a particular love scene between Prapai and Sky coupled with the most beautiful music that is incredibly moving. Unbelievable chemistry for both couples, and the friendships on the show are sweet. I love how Rain tries to take care of Sky.
Of course there are going to be issues with any bl. None of them are perfect, but I rate mine on my personal enjoyment, and I loved this one. Plus, nothing was left undone at the end, which I appreciate. (We even get a special episode.)

Leia Mais

Soaring High with Some Turbulence

"Love in the Air" hit the Thai BL series scene in 2022, bringing with it a whirlwind of emotions, drama, and romance. The series started strong, captivating me within the first few minutes with a clear time jump that set the stage for the story to unfold.

One of the most commendable aspects was the natural and affirming approach to LGBTQ+ representation. Ple's outright statement that "being gay is not a bad thing" was a significant moment, and the inclusion of bisexual characters added a layer of much-needed representation. The thrill of street racing injected an adrenaline rush into the narrative, while the NSFW scenes, particularly between Rain and Phayu, were handled with a finesse that was both realistic and respectful to the story.

The tender, sweet moments of care between the characters provided a heartwarming balance to the more intense scenes. It was refreshing to see university students depicted as genuinely engrossed in their schoolwork and assignments, adding realism to their lives. Sky's initial sass was a delight, offering a sharp contrast to his later development.

However, the series hit some turbulence that could not be overlooked. The decision to separate the narratives of the two couples was a gamble that didn't pay off for me. The second half of the series lost momentum, and I found my attention waning.

Furthermore, the handling of serious topics within the series was troubling. There's a fine line between portraying reality and glorifying poor behavior, and "Love in the Air" often crossed it. This was particularly evident in the writing, where serious issues were sometimes treated with a concerning lightness that failed to do them justice.

As for the acting, the cast brought commendable performances, especially considering this was a debut role for many. They rose to the occasion, bringing depth and charisma to their characters. The duo of #BossNoeul & #FortPeat stood out, and I genuinely hope to see their talents blossom across a variety of genres in the future.

In conclusion, "Love in the Air" was a series that soared in many respects but encountered some avoidable rough patches. With its heart in the right place, the series offered moments that were genuinely touching and engaging. Here's to the continued growth of the cast and the evolution of Thai BL storytelling.

Leia Mais

The perfect amount of everything!

The drama really had a bit of everything. Be it action, romance, intimacy, conflict - it was really well designed! I also found the actors super authentic and it was just fun to watch them. I also found the story itself really exciting and it's definitely a drama that I'll watch again sometime. Above all, I found the story of Sky really touching. It's the way Prapai is gentle and patient with Sky, who has had such extremely traumatizing experiences. Especially at the moment when he finally figured it all out. It was emotional and touching and made them my favorite couple.

Leia Mais

2 main couple story done right.

i usually watch dramas when it's ongoing and if I feel like I would not finish the drama it either be dropped and forgotten or put on hold for the longest time until I feel like watching it again. this drama is the 2nd one and I'm glad I did.

story/plot flow- lets put aside the fact that mame was the writer for the novel version. (i think we all know what sh*t she's been doing and have done) story wise, the scriptwriters did so well to mellow out any red flag scenes that it was bearable. (tbh you can skip those scenes if you really hate it). i loved how they did the 2 main stories in one drama, the 2 cps had enough screen time to fully develop whatever they needed to develop (romance-wise) this was the only drama that i didn't have to ask any screen time about the second cp. they served and served well at that. no draggy scenes that felt unnecessary tbh which i liked. its compact but it wont make you feel less.

acting/production- technical stuff first, since this one is not that much, scenes were translated quite okay with the lighting and framing, not the best but like i always say, its watchable, but the sounds. omfg. the unnecessary sounds from the mic that was in their bodies omg-- it was a distraction. (but it was fun to do some guess where the hell they put the lapel mics lmao also this issue with the sounds goes with a lot of other bl dramas that I've watched lmao so this is not even new but i think someone needs to point it out)

- so for the acting, for th dramas I'm not as picky as i am like i am with cdrama or kdrama and fully knowing that 3 of the main casts are new or just debuted i wont really nitpick. yes there were scenes that felt like they could have done more but again i won't take it against them, they will improve (probably) on their 2nd drama. my faves out of the 4 would be peat and noeul, them as rain and sky was a treat.

this isn't everyone's cup of tea and i get that but for me it was a fun drama to watch and i maybe biased but the 2 parallel arcs for the 2 cps made me love this. the 2nd cp wasn't thrown out for them to only progress on the last 2 eps they established both the story arcs that it somehow covered some lacking points of the whole show.

Leia Mais