Peixe no Céu (2021)

it gets a 8.5 from me

This was a pretty solid show. I went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised that this was actually a good show. I enjoyed it. I liked the chemistry between these two. This was a light-hearted fun show, and I started, never let me go, and accidendtally started and finished this. This red-flag family is fantasic. Dean with an u and Mark with an o Their clashing was funny, and they were just the overprotective older brothers. The weird friend group was actually the funniest thing ever. Some of the characters served no purpose, but that's okay. Mix's character served a purpose at the start, but he didn't serve a lot of purpose in the end. This was a cute show, and I would recommend it instead of some serious shows. The fourth wall breaks kept me going. I finished this show in 16 hours, which is cool. Sleep is for losers. I enjoyed this show, and I would recommend watching it again. Dean with a U spraying the camera was the funniest thing ever. I could not stop laughing. And also, Mork and Pi's scene under the covers was so cute, and I watched that four times. Good show. onto the next. Okay bye!

Leia Mais

it was definitely interesting

It was good. Honestly it was cute and funny. I enjoyed watching it and it was entertaining to watch. There were flaws here and there. Like I forgot this name but the guy that Neo plays. He was such a bad friend to that other guy. I FORGOT HIS NAME BUT PLAYED BY LOUIS. also he literally told “pi” that he looked ugly with glasses hello???… I loved pi he was definitely over hated and I totally understand him. Now mork, was ok. He definitely did too much towards the end and I started to get upset. Like he didn’t leave pi alone, he doesn’t want you????? and once again there’s a jealous female character who ruins their relationship. Guys i kinda forgot but wasn’t there a shipping fan base. i despise every bl with those dumb shipping fan bases it’s not even funny, it’s giving taekookers. BUT I did have fun watching the show. WAIT I forgot to add, that “Indian scene”. As someone who is desi I can confirm that, whoever made that scene needs to apologize because wtf was that. Like seriously I understand that their friend group was supposed to be funny and a “joke” but there was tons of other ways they could have represented that. Making fun of a culture was not one of them and it wasn’t funny and wasn’t giving at all. Also the fact that the comments that on episode was suppporting it?? Saying “Im so glad my culture is appreciated”. NO, that’s culture appropriation”, stand tf up. sigh im so excited for never let me go

Leia Mais

A Gem

This was unexpected and fantastic. Now I have only ran into one truly bad BL so far, knock on wood, so I am always happy when another one is completed and leaves me with happy feelings. This one has excellent comedy, a solid story, a wonderful timeline for the main relationship. It felt realistic, it felt emotional, it made you care for the characters.

The main couple and side couple were equally fantastic, the last episode with the bedroom scene summed up how wonderful the four of these characters were.

Honestly with great leads and side characters you can go so far! The friend group was amazing, and I find that important in college BL romances. Those friends REALLY add to the show.

What I look for in a BL drama:
Cute moments: 5/5
Spicy moments: 1/5
Hilarious Friends: 5/5
Side Couples: 5/5
Tropes I love 5/5

Leia Mais

I ADORE EVERY SINGLE EPISODE

The pace was a bit slower than normal but didn't bring any discomfort.
The acting was on point, everyone did their jobs beautifully.
The plot was a masterpiece, don't get me wrong, it wasn't anything out of this world or exclusive, it was just a really well written love story of 4 people while struggling with their daily problems and loneliness, slowly finding true comfort and care from each other and decided to rely on it and take care of it. It was emotional, genuine, comtemplative (characters) and gracefully hilarious. It brought me lots of laugh, that's how funny it was.
The story was well written for the main couple but not so much for the side couple. However, I don't have much complain since the side couple's story was made good enough that I didn't object anything.
Overall, it was such a blessing that I got to watch this series. I'll rewatch it some time.

Leia Mais

A really good and funny rom com but...

Contrary to the rest of this review, I actually found Fish Upon the Sky to be a really entertaining and interesting drama. But like so many other BL dramas, it's all fun and games until the main couple gets established. It goes from romcom to drama with emphasis on Dramatic real fast in the last few episodes, but if you're prepared to expect that then I'd say this is still a pretty good drama to watch.


Story/Production
There were a lot of small conflicts I thought were super interesting and, unfortunately, a lot of overarching plots that made no sense to me. The beginning premise about Pi being in love with Mueang and mistaking Mork as his rival was pretty interesting and the scene where Mueang helps Pi realize his feelings for Mork was well done in my opinion. The unknown texter was just as cool to see with the way they shot those scenes, even if we knew it was Mork from the beginning. Even the plot about Mork wanting Pi to be public about their relationship (while I didn't enjoy the outcome) was pretty interesting. But the one thing that I absolutely hated the entire existence of the fanclub and any plot surrounding them. Not only did I feel they were super unnecessary (all the did was create conflict for the main ship, which I know is the point since it's a drama, but this was just excessive) but there was no valuable lesson learned from them existing in this BL. It would've been nice if they ended the fanclub's plotline when Pi expresses that he's uncomfortable with them getting involved in his personal life, but instead they shut down the fanclub twitter just reopen it for the random MorkPi vs MorkBam plot...? And that entire conflict was unnecessary to the development of MorkPi's relationship too. And because that plot along with the leaked pictures plot happened in the last episode, the ending of the series didn't feel satisfying. Honestly that's nothing new when it comes to GMMTV productions but it's still a shame. Also the fish upon the sky motif totally got lost on me. The entire beginning scene with balloons and the love confession was really interesting to me but I feel like it wasn't as nicely integrated into the story as it could've been which was a shame because that scene could've been so symbolic and a beautiful way to end the series. It did for the record, but it didn't really make sense at all in my opinion...

However the production of this drama went beyond my expectations. The editing is well done and it definitely helped give the comedy aspect of this drama, which was honestly one of the reasons I kept watching. Like a lot of BL dramas try to be funny in at least one or two scenes, but this drama? it's an actual rom com and I totally appreciated it. Extra kudos to the production team.


Acting/Cast & Romance
I really enjoyed Phuwin's performance in this drama! Although this isn't his first drama and I haven't watched any other productions he was in, I can tell from this BL that he's definitely talented. Boy's got range! They made him do everything from the heart wrenching confession scenes to the silly scenes, and he certainly delivered. Pond did a good job too, but if I'm being honest it was nothing too special. I can't tell if that's on him though or if it's because his character doesn't... really... have emotions? Or at least not in the beginning. When they get to the conflict about Mork wanting Pi to tell people about their relationship, I can kind of see more of his skills but there's not much for me to work with. Neo has always done an exceptional job in my opinion, I absolutely loved him in Tonhon Chonlatee and he didn't let me down in this production either. I'm not sure if this is Louis's first BL drama but I think he did amazing! He did a wonder job giving depth to his character. And Jan is one of the best female actors in thai BL in my opinion, so of course she did an amazing job as well.

Mix gets his own paragraph because the whole reason I picked up this series was to watch him act hehe. He did phenomenal as usual AND HIS SMILE IS SO CUTE!!

Now to rate the romance... The romance scenes? 10/10 I was squealing the whole time because the couples are so adorable when they're being cutesy with one another. (The scene where they make PiMork official and Pi has to hide Mork from Duean? I was losing my mind. It was adorable and a tad bit spicy which I can totally get behind). If I had to speak on PiMork's relationship overall though... It was good until they actually began dating. Honestly I felt like Mork was just a bad boyfriend in general, trying to push Pi to make their relationship public even though Pi was clearly not ready for that, etc, etc. It made their relationship seem so unhealthy, which is why this pair lost some points with me. But the build up before that, where Pi is coming to terms with his feelings and Mork is pursuing him is cute and kept me interested and invested enough to continue following their story.
Meen and Duean on the other hand? Now that's some good character development. We know from the beginning that Duean is a complete ass so the bad things he did to Meen in the beginning doesn't come as a surprise to the audience. What makes this couple so good is that Meen's personality type is to be upfront so as soon as he realizes Duean is lying to him/not treating him well, he immediately confronts Duean. (well save for the part where he avoided him for a little bit, but I'd say that's well-deserved). Also just Duean simping for Meen and becoming all soft for him later on in the series is just adorable ><


Music
The opening OST? AMAZING. Literally goes so hard and I didn't even realize Louis sang it until I was near the end of the series, but dang he did a good job with it. (Side note but if you haven't watched they're TPOP stage for that song you should definitely go watch it right now because PondPhuwin and NeoLouis are so charismatic and the entire performance is so impressive and fun to watch).
Also I know I just praised the production team earlier in this review, but... The bgm music used in the actual series was just not it. Who thought it was a good idea to put some sort of nightcore song over an emotional scene between MorkPi? Like no one rewatched those scenes afterwards and thought "huh this doesn't really go together"? It was so silly and kind of ruined the scene at times but if you just mute the video it's all good.


Rewatch Value
At first I was like no way I'd bother rewatching this series but I had to go back to watch a couple of scenes before writing this review and honestly... I watched 3 whole episodes before returning to writing this. So yeah... I'd say pretty good rewatch value.


TL;DR
If you're looking for a top tier, impressive, goes beyond all expectations BL, this is not the drama for you. But if you're looking for a not-totally-serious romantic comedy with a relatable main character and a push & pull relationship dynamic between the main ship then you're in luck -- Fish upon the sky is your answer. But save yourself the trouble and just skip over episode 12 altogether.

Leia Mais

Love PondPhuwin…

I watched this series over 3 years ago but I am just now getting around to review it…I love PondPhuwin and they are one of my favs but this isn’t my favorite BL. I felt like at times the acting was lacking and Phuwin’s character was annoying at times. The annoyance and moments in the plot was just disappointing…Since I’ve seen another series with this ship in it, I can say that they have improved so much from the acting in this series. The plot was lacking and was kind of boring at times. I felt like that story got interesting but only towards the end. Not my fav but it definitely wasn’t bad for 2019.

Also I love NeoLouis and I wish they were still a ship. But I love how they are acting individually and obtaining some good roles. Hopefully in the near future they will become a ship again.

Leia Mais

Not My Usual Cup Of Tea

I stumbled upon this series only after watching the second trailer of "Never Let Me Go." As someone who isn't particularly fond of high school BLs, I never had this series on my radar. However, I can't believe I almost missed out on this delightful gem. Pond and Phuwin, whom I had no idea about before, have now become my favorite BL ship. It's quite bewildering because, by all accounts, I shouldn't have enjoyed this series with all its tropes, annoying sound effects, and intrusive shippers.

Surprisingly, this series is more of a gay drama disguised as a BL, as both boys are gay and aware of it. Pi's yearning for Nan and Mork's longing for Pi make both boys gay. For a first-time actor like Pond, he did an excellent job portraying Mork, while Phuwin's performance as Pi outshined his subsequent one as Nuengdiao.

Though I didn't particularly care for Duean and Meen's story, I must admit that Neo and Louise did a commendable job in their roles.

What amazed me most is how I found myself enjoying this fluffy series. It wasn't all magical rainbows and unicorns, even with Pi's makeover. His life remained messy as he pursued someone who wasn't interested in him. Mork's good looks and kindness didn't make it any easier for him to win Pi's heart. Even after they became a couple, their journey wasn't smooth; Bam came between them, causing their breakup. Throughout their trials and tribulations, Pi faced privacy invasion from creepy shippers and bullying after his "ugly duckling" story was exposed.

Yet, despite all the challenges, the ending wasn't filled with rainbows and unicorns, but rather colorful balloons. The series showed the realities of their relationship, with misunderstandings leading to a temporary breakup. But eventually, the misunderstandings were resolved, leading to a heartwarming conclusion.

Perhaps that's why I found myself loving this series, even though it falls under the high school BL category. It's the authenticity and relatability of their journey that captivated my heart and made this series truly special.

Leia Mais

From cute cringe to annoying cringe

The first half of the series was not terrible, but after that, it got repetitive and thus I lost interest. By the 9th episode, I would only watch the series to say that I've finished it. I felt as if the climax and overall plot were being dragged out. Even if the series was just 6 episodes it would have been more enjoyable and more bearable to watch. I found flaws with both main characters throughout the series, and although flaws are common to find in any character, these flaws made me question if their relationship was a good and healthy relationship causing me to not be a big fan of this relationship. I don't think I would rewatch the series as a whole but there are some parts that are cute and would brighten up my day if I watched them again. The side couple is also an enjoyable pair to watch and I like how the fourth wall was broken at times when they appeared on the screen :)

Leia Mais

Ridiculous serie

I think this must be THE most ridiculous BL serie I’ve ever watched … to the point even that it’s not even funny anymore.

After 2 parts of a episode I zapped every episode and watched only the scenes between Phuwin and Pond. Their chemistry is obvious (and that’s why “Never let me go” is a hitserie).

Concerning Neo … I saw him in Vice Versa where he overacted his part and portrayed it like an 8 year old boy. In this series it is even worse. And that’s a pitty because this young man has soo much potential. So, please next time cast this actor in a role that is better suited for him.

I can’t recommend this serie at all. It’s one for the “oubliettes” as we say in French.

Leia Mais

CAMP IN A VERY GOOD WAY

It's so camp, like really camp. The scenes are just so funny and omg I cried a lot from laughing like crazy.

The thing is: PondPhuwin are REALLY bad actors, Pond it's the worst of them, but Phuwin it's not very good either. Anyways, it works because as I said: IT'S CAMP!

It's funny and they are cute, but I have to say: NeoLouis as DueanMeen totally stole the scene, first OMG DUEAN WAS SO FUNNY SO SO FUNNY and Meen it's just SO CUTE, I wanted to hug him like a baby the whole time.

In resume: It's good because it's camp and they made very good use of being silly and ridiculous, I watched really fast because it's so easy to watch, it's really good for when you're not in mind to watch something more dark or with more issues, when you just want laugh and being silly a little hihi.

PS.: Louis OST it's so good..

Leia Mais

Podria haber sido mucho mejor...

Realmente comencé este bl por PondPhuwin. Empece a ver contenido de ellos fuera de camara como lives, proyectos y así. Además habian muchos fans que les gusto mucho sus proyectos así que decidi darle una oportunidad sin embargo, no pude conectar totalmente con la historia y eso que le tenia fé, en la sipnosis me encanto pero lastimosamente no termino siendo así. En realidad la historia tenia pontencial pero en la dirección y el guión no supieron como llevarlo y salio esto... A mi personalmente no me desagrado pero tampoco la ame. Es una historia muy simple con muchas escenas que no tiene ninguna logica, con un humor que ya no era coherente pero habian otras escenas que te hacian reir mucho y que a la vez eran lindos de ver, aquellas es la que te rescatan y te hacen seguir viendo. Me falto mucho más escenas romanticas y que a la vez fuera algo mucho más maduro. No digo que sea mala, solo que es un bl muy bajo pero igual puedes pasar un buen rato riendo.

Leia Mais