Causa da Morte (2020)

Manner of greatness dragged down by... Something

This is the story of the gorgeous doctor/medical examiner who stumbled on to the lips of an even more gorgeous stranger when he was drunk. After that a whole bunch pf people kept dyeing unfair deaths, girls kept disappearing and both powerful and less powerful people kept wanting to pin this on the doctor and the stranger... and kill them while they were at it... taking us on a journey with more or less predictable twists.. beautiful fight scenes and a lot of gorgeous greens and scenery...

The two men who stumbled on to each others lips, do of course fall in love/lust/suspicion,.. The stranger has this lovely playfulness to him and boy knows both how to flirt and kiss.. as in not a dead fish kiss in sight... giving us som top notch romance... leaving me wanting more of that..

There are som fun friendships, interesting betrayals not many annoying elements... Some corruption, men that hate women, woman's issues.. all stuff I love to watch.. So I should probably have rated this higher BUT... Something was missing, I honestly do not know what it was but I was not captivated and on my toes even though the plot should have kept me there... That special "it" that makes me curious about what will happen next was just not there.

So with all the pluses, and trust me there are a lot of plusses in this drama.... I still could not rate it higher than an 8.

Also the stranger has a lot of great lines and is extreamly gifworthy...

Leia Mais

MaxTul at their best

A solid series. Easily my favorite MaxTul project thus far.

This series is not strictly a BL or a romance series. I don't think that takes away from the enjoyment of Manner of Death at all. I very much enjoy MaxTul both being able to exercise some acting chops in a more serious/adult project.

Their chemistry is legendary for a reason and even with less heat/skinship than their prior series, they bring that high heat when they need and the rest of the series and the overall murder mystery plot is enjoyable.

I would enjoy more series like this and I am hopeful for more MaxTul projects in the future.

Leia Mais

Tens, tens, tens across the board

It may not be pure perfection, but it's taken such a special place in my heart, I'm unable give it any other score.
I watched the series anxiously at the beginning of this year, cautious because I'm aware of how some BLs go. The summary of the plot made me worried of all the possibilities for non-consensual actions and toxic relationships, but god how glad I am I was wrong. Their build-up is complex and the slowly developing trust is beautiful.
I read the novel a few months back, which made me fall in love with the drama even more. The novel's best quality is how their emotional development is portrayed, from both perspectives, and for that alone I recommend it. However, the murder mystery aspect is much less developed - for one, Bun doesn't even know Jane, and the case is solved halfway through the book. The latter half is about Bun investigating who outed him to his ex, something nonexistent in the drama. It was still a nice read, but slightly anticlimactic. The show develops the mystery greatly, adds characters and gives depth and story to those already present.
I also couldn't not mention the ~vibe~ of this drama. All the forests and mists and wooden houses, the small town claustrophobic feeling of everyone knowing each other... I wanna live in Viangpha Mork, I don't care how corrupt it is.
I could talk about this show and what it means for queer represantation all day but I'll stop at this - it's a beautiful story of love developing in harsh circustances, between two well-written characters who have to balance their mistrust and life situations with how irresistibly they're drawn to each other. This is the healthiest romance where one person pulled a gun on the other, no question.

Leia Mais

Just about the right mixture between bl and a thrilling storyline

Aiiii, gosh where do I start? Or to put it differently, what have I been trough in the past 24 hours?
Yes, you guessed it right, I binge-watched the entire show. Sorry not sorry, I guess :))
Okay but let's start from the very beginning.

A WELL MADE PLOT
So, I started this show and all I can say is WOW. You should definitely try it out. It's a gem.
It's actually pretty different than the usual (Thai) bl dramas since it has a pretty strong storyline which of course does carry bl elements but guys there is sooo much more than this. And I mean it in an absolutely positive way. This show manages to put a full dark(?) storyline with a lot of plot twists and a cute romance in one setting.

But I gotta say, this show does have some pretty rough scenes, so if you're uncomfortable with this, you should consider skipping such scenes.

CONCLUSION
Okay what else can I say? Obviously I loved the way, in which the story develops.
(In each episode you get a short flashback in the beginning, so that you can start to put the pieces of the puzzle together on your own. It's actually a nice idea).

I loved the chemistry between the two main leads.
(And without wanting to spoil anything, I laughed so hard in the first episode, but you gotta see it for yourselfs)
(ohhhh and awwww, you guys can have everybody else, I'll take inspector M)

I guess the music was fine? I didn't actually pay too much attention to it, but that's usually a good sign, cause nothing was bothering me :))

Well, I guess that's it :) I hope I got you guys hooked, cause this show definitely deserves being watched :))

Leia Mais

Wow A BL different from TharnType SS2

Wow 🤩 I was not really into it at first because of all the dead body I was seeing at the beginning of this drama but am so glad I didn’t get discouraged because of it. I love the main characters, their romance is perfect and the story line is so nice that u can’t guess it right until the last episode. It’s a must watch drama
KIDDOS to everyone that made this production and crews, it’s was really amazing. It’s difficult from TharnType S2 that was just totally rubbish and a waste of time. It’s has everything in it( friendship, family, betrayal and so on) A very well done job👍👍❤️

Leia Mais

Definitely not what I expected

I will be honest - I have put off watching this, because when I first read some summaries I was not too stocked, particularly due to it being centered around crime investigations. Nowadays it's hard for me to find a title where it is not clear right from the start who is the culprit and why. Most of them follow the same plot points, visible right from the start. Also, I've never watched anything with Max&Tul before, so their faces didn't pull me in like with many other viewers.
Needless to say, I was very pleasantly surprised. Although some elements of the plot I had suspicions about, I was mostly taken aback by how convoluted it turned out to be, and Jane's story was especially heartbreaking. Truthfully, there was never any point where I thought to myself with utmost conviction "I knew it!" - rather it was mostly "Really?!" or "So that's what happened!" The romantic parts themselves where also well-executed (although I somewhat expected the "we met before" thing, not gonna lie), and didn't really seem forced how it tends to happen, they fit the development of the story nicely. The actors are simply superb, and now I know why they have so many fans out there.
All in all, 10/10, would recommend, will definitely rewatch sometime down the line.

Leia Mais

I love this sm

I honestly loved the whole concept, all the eerie vibes and the tension built from the start to the end! Manner of death is one of my top if not my most favorite BL drama so far! I just love everything in it and I’d rewatch it again anytime just because of how good and indulging it is! If you’re a fan of mysteries, crime and crime investigations but also like a side of goofiness and romance then this is the drama for you! It just has a great amount of everything needed to make for an amazing story and plot. The acting isn’t all that bad as well. When I tell you it had me so invested, there were moments when I’m literally on tenterhooks crying then at the next scene I feel extremely relieved (you’ll see for yourself ) so with that being said … 11/10 recommend!!!

Leia Mais

Good but beware

Let’s start with the acting, shall we? Our famous BL duo really stepped up, sparing us the usual buffet of cringe-worthy moments that have become a staple in the genre. However, I couldn’t help but notice Dr. Bun occasionally standing there like a man unsure of what to do with his hands. You know, the kind of awkwardness where you’re not sure if you should shove them in your pockets or start conducting an imaginary orchestra.

Now, the storyline—it's a diamond in the rough, emphasis on rough. According to the tags, this drama was adapted from a novel, which made me wonder if the plot holes were inherited from the original author or if the screenwriter decided to add a few of their own for fun. There are quite a few, and at some points, I half-expected a character to fall into one and disappear entirely.

That said, I’m not going to count the police or medical examination scenes as plot holes, even though they were questionable at best. Procedures vary from country to country, and it wouldn’t be fair to judge them by my own country’s standards. I’m fairly certain our local detectives would faint if they saw how things were handled here, but who am I to nitpick across international lines?

Overall, the drama starts off like a slow-moving train with a questionable destination but really picks up steam around episode 6 or 7. The storyline has a good skeleton, but it’s in dire need of a little fleshing out. Like I said, plenty of potential, but the writing is a bit... porous. A script revision could have really helped patch things up. Still, it’s far better plot-wise than a good chunk of other BL dramas I’ve suffered through.

And then there’s the directing. One of the directors clearly fell head over heels for close-ups and camera pans. Honestly, I half-expected the camera to crash into one of the actors' faces at some point. Please, dear director, I beg you—find another trick to make scenes dynamic because by episode 5, I was getting motion sickness from the constant camera swoops.

Now, let’s talk about the characters. Take Inspector M, for example. A classic case of "loved to hate," except his redemption arc felt about as natural as a cactus in a snowstorm. He had all this wasted potential—if they’d leaned more into his rivalry with the leads, we could’ve had another gripping storyline. Meanwhile, Sorawit—oh dear, Sorawit—had entirely too much screen time for a character who seemed to be there solely for decoration. He had no real role in half the scenes he appeared in, and at one point, I started suspecting he was secretly an extra who kept wandering onto set by accident.

In conclusion, it’s a good watch, but be prepared for a few bumps along the way.

Leia Mais

Good enough to dedicate your weekend to it.

At first, I felt really happy that I discovered this drama series that is not too short or long to watch in couple of days. But let me give you some of my second thought on this on why this series is not on top of my list.

Talking about the story, I don't have any complaints. I enjoyed the mysterious side of the drama in the first half of it cause not much information about characters is being revealed for the watcher and it keeps your curiosity just right. But let me tell you this, if you're looking for focused BL drama then you would be better of watching HIstrory3:Trapped, which gives you same amount of action/mystery AND screen time between main leads. It even has a side couple, which delivers enough chemistry and their own development of feelings followed by very good acting skills. So, compared to this drama, Manner of death does not dive too deep into the main couple's relationship and their feelings. Don't get me wrong, the connection between Bun and Tan is good and their love and trust feel genuine, which makes them a great couple. They also have pretty romantic and cute moments too, but still, there's just something missing I just can't describe. Overall, go get your popcorn and see it for yourself whether it clicks for you or not.

Leia Mais