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Uma jóia preciosa injustiçada
Mais um review, dessa vez, uma série super fofa, doce, cheinha de clichês universitários e que não traz grandes inovações, mas mesmo assim conquistou meu coração.Sobre o roteiro, mostra a rotina de universitários, poderia ser mais do mesmo, mas eles incrementaram com disputas até mesmo entre personagens do mesmo curso, o que geralmente não se vê. As disputas são travadas pelos membros dos dormitórios, que são culturalmente rivais. O X da questão é, que pelo menos pelo núcleo principal, essa disputa é bem "fake", fingida, e realmente não consigo entender a mente dos personagens, talvez fosse mais fácil apenas não brigarem, mas existe uma questão cultural sobre a qual não tenho lugar de fala, então. tudo ok.
Algumas situações achei extremas demais, como o ponto em que o time adversário chega para ganhar, mas lembro que existe dinheiro envolvido, fica mais compreensível assim, pois só a rivalidade não seria um motivo coerente.
A série traz uma lição valiosa sobre persistência, nem sempre a primeira batalha perdida define o fim da sua guerra, e para ganhar efetivamente a guerra é necessário estar disposto a fazer sacrifícios.
Uma coisa que fico sem entender nesses clichês, é caso de personagens que de amam há trocentos anos e fingem que não, não se aproximam, acho isso bem sem noção. Também não existem imagens que comprovem isso, e acho que seria interessante.
Uma crítica que posso fazer, é sobre o salto temporal de 3 anos que me deixou confusa. além da inserção de alguns flash backs sem uma explicação lógica, prejudicando a continuidade da série em alguns momentos.
Existem histórias paralelas acontecendo além dos protagonistas, mas estas acabam não interferindo no núcleo principal, e todas elas se desenvolvem bem. Não existem relações tóxicas, apesar da rivalidade entre os dormitórios, os colegas aceitam bem os relacionamentos. Existe um ponto muito bem trabalhado: o consentimento. Os personagens Plustor e Nano em sua primeira tentativa de sexo não foram adiante por não saberem o que fazer, e Plustor até foi estudar sobre, achei isso o máximo, mesmo sentindo um pouco de vergonha alheia. O casal Pipe e Meen ensinou o significado de paciência e respeito aos sentimentos do outro, já que antes de se acertarem Meen amava Songkram, e posteriormente precisou provar à Pipe que agora o amava. Songkran e Ay nos presentearam com um dos casais mais engraçados e fofos, tentando (sem sucesso) fingir se odiarem, esse amando em segredo, inclusive nos presentearam com uma belíssima cena de amor que me deixou desfalecida. Todos os casais, aliás, todo o elenco tem muita química, além de muito alívio cômico, os amigos são maravilhosos e apóiam o casal, inclusive incentivam às escondidas.
Enfim, uma das minhas tailandesas preferidas, aspectos técnicos impecáveis, da atuação, ost, filmografia, cenografia, fotografia, minha única crítica vai para alguns pontos de continuidade. Com certeza recomendo essa série, e acho que ela deveria ter uma visibilidade muito maior.
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Confusing start but great conclusion
…. I actually liked it lol. Went into this thinking I was going to get dollar store Bad Buddy lol but honestly they are only minorly comparable.Destiny Seeker is technically about rival dorms, but frankly it seems like literally no one takes that seriously lol.
The first episode was confusing as hell. There’s this sudden time jump in the middle of the episode and three years have passed all of a sudden. I swear to god, it was so sudden, I thought it was an elaborate daydream.
It would have been better if they approached the first episode in a linear fashion. Personally, I also think they could have done a job establishing the rivalry between the dorms as well. They basically just show two seniors argue a little and that apparently makes a bitter rivalry.
Instead, I think they should have shown the viewers all the ways that the two dorms compete. Show a montage or something of the next three years, in which the leads are separated and forced to pit against each other even though they are actually kind of friends.
Songkhram said he had been pursuing Ai for three years and we didn’t see any of it. Instead of some of the filller padding they added to the show, it would have been better to at least briefly establish some of the missing gaps in the narrative.
Anyway, once you get passed that, it actually settles down into a pretty standard “rivals” to friends to lovers pipeline. And surprisingly high heat… which I was not expecting at all lol. Despite being high heat, there was actually proper, expressed consent and it wasn’t toxic at all. Shocking but it’s hard to come by.
This story really shines in its leads. They have great chemistry, a solid rapport and it is clear they must have run proper workshops to get them comfortable with one another.
The plot is basic but pretty sweet. I liked that they briefly went the “secret dating” route, but they were literally so obvious that their whole friend group knew already. Good twist on a common trope.
It’s a pretty easy watch, I would recommend toughing out the slightly confusing intro because overall it is a pretty cute story.
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no guitars pulled out in a college/campus thai bl???
the low reviews don't make sense to me since this was better than a lotttt of college thai bls i've watched (i've probably watched all of them) storywise it might've not been a great start cus it seemed too typical but I did not care since I started it not expecting much anyways...howeverrrrrr the more it went on the better it got...i really liked the main couple's relationship development they were adorable and the side couples' stories were also good....all of the actors had good chemistry and the acting was surprisingly good....it was just generally less cringe than ur average thai bl.....production wise it was not the best but it wasn't bad...overall if ur looking for something nonserious yet still enjoyable to watch u should watch thisEsta resenha foi útil para você?
A BL Gem, Not Perfect But It Deserves 9 Stars
I hate this series. Why I hate it because my sleep has been disrupted. LOLIt made me binge-watch it from past midnight to morning, only giving me four hours of sleep. In the end, despite the bad engsub, I have come to love the series.
This is the first BL series that has managed me to gush at the main characters. I have watched many BL series and I think those who know me here know how toxic I can be when I defend a BL series such as TharnType.
But I understand that this BL series is not everyone's cup of tea. It is not perfect but it is a feel-good BL series that I end up loving it.
It is a shame that there is no extensive social media promotion for this series. I have come to love the main characters but I have to take a special mention to Earth for justifying the role of Songkram. I don't really like that cool, arrogant, and handsome main lead but his character is volatile. He can be this sexy arrogant over-achiever but also a silly lover. There are moments where he is romantically excited chatting with his new boyfriend that I find really cute. And then he can be this strict boyfriend even though they are not in a relationship yet.
And their acting is also good. It's a comedy BL series so I expected chaotic scenes. There are a lot of them actually.
I feel like some scenes should have been retaken but the spontaneity of those scenes, the natural acting, and vibe in that certain setting and the flow seem satisfactory for me as a BL audience. It's like they were having fun during the production and might have that 'come-what-may' recording of scenes. But the results are good. I feel like I am watching a stage play where a character appears and then another one exits in one scene and then another. But I still see the direction to be exemplary.
I have to commend the director and editor for that.
I have to say that Destiny Seeker is a rare gem in BL. I would have given it 8.5/10 but seeing the ending of the series, a 9.0/10 is a fitting rating for the series. Again, it's not perfect. I can see some BL fans ranting about the cliche moments in the scenes and some generic tropes. But what it delivers is a feel-good vibe in the end. I am very entertained.
I did not even mention the sultry scenes and even the side characters. The character development of side couples is satisfactory to the point that it does not eclipse those of the main characters. They even help build anticipation for the main course though some viewers may have complained that the bed scenes of side couples are earlier than the main leads.
Anyways, I like the differentiation strategy of the directors because even if the bed scene of the main leads occurs in the last episode, it is all worth it. Viewers will have to check it.
Kissing scenes are not that good but the main leads have better improvement in the last episode. Side couples' kissing scenes are better though.
I am looking forward to more of EarthBank series because they are another BL couple that deserves the BL fans' support.
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Unimpressive
If you have watched quite a handful of good BL’s then this might not be your cup of tea.I would say this is more of competitors to lovers kinda series as the leads never hated each other in the first place. We have like 3 bl couples in this series . Each had interesting love lines but somewhere I felt like they missed including few scenes so couldn’t really understand the relationship progress of the other 2 couples.
No proper story development but must agree this got a lot of cringy and cute scenes. Not sure if it is just me but I somehow felt that cameraman focused more on Ai’s facial expressions than Songkram’s. I’ll remember Earth and Bank ,looking forward for their future work though
There is no harm in skipping this . Can give this a watch if you are bored , got nothing to do and have enough hours to while away
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Masterpiece with multi-layered characters, a slow-burn romance, and a satisfying conclusion
Oh, dear reader, allow me to enchant you with my words and entice you with the sweetest and most romantic of phrases. Let me share with you the tale of "Destiny Seeker," a beautiful BL series produced in Thailand.Oh, how wonderful it is to witness the magic of Thai BL dramas! "Destiny Seeker" follows the story of two engineering students, Songkhram and Ai, who reside in different dorms at their university. Dorm 2, headed by Songkhram, is known for its strong and athletic students, while Dorm 3, led by Ai, houses all the good-looking ones.
The rivalry between Dorms 2 and 3 has been ongoing for generations, but little does Songkhram know that Ai secretly harbors a sweet and romantic love for him. However, Songkhram seems to have his eyes on Meen, leaving Ai heartbroken and envious.
In the beginning, my comprehension was low, and the first episode left me confused. But as I continued watching, I found myself falling in love with the series. The moment they became a couple was truly magical, and I found myself swooning over their adorable shared moments, such as using the same straw and enjoying ice cream together. If they were a real couple, their relationship would surely withstand the test of time, as they share even the tiniest of things.
Many BL series may only focus on the main couple and leave the side couples' endings uncertain, but "Destiny Seeker" does not disappoint. Every couple is full of sweetness and romance, and all of them end with a happy ending that is worth every minute of your time.
Oh, dear reader, this romantic series is so beautiful and captivating that you must not miss it. Let it sweep you off your feet and take you on a journey of love, destiny, and seek true happiness
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AMAZING NSFW scene in ep 10
Overall: although I struggled with parts of this series, there were things that I really liked specifically the intimacy was fantastic. Wish it had a wider release. Aired on WeTV, likely need a vpn to Thailand and WeTV subscription to watch officially.Content Warnings: beginning sexual assault, non con kiss, kidnapping, violence/fight, vomiting, non con picture taking, unwanted outing
What I Liked
- the NSFW scenes/kissing looked like people who actually wanted to kiss (starts in ep 6), also the communication during/after was good, that ep 10 (around 5min) scene was mind-blowingly good, props to the actors and whoever staged that scene
- ongoing physical affection
- cute/sweet/caring moments
- supportive friendships, supportive mom
- at the very end of the last episode, that was adorable and rarely seen, I know it's difficult to have that in some countries but it is possible and happy to see it represented
- calling out drunk driving (eventually)
Room For Improvement
- what in the world was that weird frat hazing mixed in with dorm/sorting hat stuff? They could have just had 2 dorms that had a long history of rivalry and spent that screen time elsewhere
- several stupid "plans", why spend 5 minutes talking to someone when you can do nothing/have a "plan" for 3 years #sarcasm
- multiple couples and the side couples could have used more time/development
- confused with the relationships between all the characters
- should have removed the comedy sound effects and silly music, I did not find most things funny
- overused tropes like getting a fever from being out in the rain, gay for you trope
- I was bored with the school parts though it's good they show students actually doing schoolwork
- can we please be done with the non con kisses, kiss someone when you are sure they are awake
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10 RATING FOR THE LAST EPISODE
I DIDN'T FIND IT SO GOOD when I first started watching this drama. And the site where I was watching this has a subtitle problem. And also didn't like how they all suddenly confessed to each other and started a relationship. It's too much confusing. Even I want to give a 5 rating for the episode where Ai ignored Songkram for no reason after getting along so well. he even told Songkram he finds it disturbing that Songkram is always following him. I was like, what the hell, man! Just a few days ago, you were so happy with him, and how the hell are you finding him disturbing without reason? And they also didn't show any excuse for getting angry with Songkram. And after yelling at Songkram, Ai is waiting for Songkram's message in the next scene, and he misses him so much. I didn't get find any practical reason for this. Then Ai got to Songkram's home and confessed to him. Pipe and Meen also suddenly got into a relationship after Meen so confusingly admitted him.BUT OHHH MYY GODDDD!!!!!!!! THE LAST EPISODES. It has alllllll we want from a GOOD CUTE SWEET ROMANTIC BL SERIES. The SUPERRRRR HOT NIGHT they spent together. The kisses were so good, and also the expression. Then THE SCENE WITH AI'S MOTHER, AI AND SONGKRAM, HUGGING EACH OTHER. it was sooooooo swettttttt. Ai confessed to his mother that he and Songkram couldn't live without each other. The scene was sooooo emotional. And then SONGKRAM IN HIS PILOT UNIFORM!!!!!! I can rewatch the series ten times to regain the feeling of first seeing him in pilot uniform. And then how Ai thanked him in the speech Ai gave to the students at the sandbox. It was damn emotional and romantic. AND LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, AI AND SONGKRAM WITH THEIR BABY!!!!!! Songkran with a feeding bottle. Oh my god, I was feeling like I was going to die.
The thing I like in this series is the relationship development between Ai and Songkram. It was so soothing to watch. Their chemistry was so good. And the best part how supportive Ai's mother is of them. And their cuddling; oh my god, how can they be so cute? They did great with the color code of Ai and Songkram's dresses. They mix it so well with the creator's relationship development. The gowns themselves carried a meaning.
So I suggest everyone, even if you may not like the first few episodes, hang on there. You will get a reward for your patience in the last episodes.
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SO CUTE
This story is very underrated, but I can understand why. Mostly because the lack of subtitle being correct, which can be confusing and frustrating.But if you manage to go through with it, this story is actually very nice and refreshing to watch as a time passer.
Characters are likeable (except for the villains obviously lol), especially Songkram and Ai. At first I was wondering what and where this story was going because the first episode feels like they cut some scenes part but it could also be the result of the bad subtitle. However, it's not that bad!
Their fluff moment are very cute and to me it seems realistic in a way because...well, once you got together with someone, you gotta be all lovey dovey aka honey moon phase. I was expecting Ai to be more of a tsundere, but surprisingly he wasn't!
THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE CONFLICT WHICH IS VERY RARE IN ANY BL.
AND THE ENDING. OH MY GOD THE ENDING! It's very new (at least to me), and I am VERY VERY happy with how it all wrapped up uwu
I would recommend for those who like light hearted stories to watch this, because you will be all smiley when they get together :D
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you have to make it past the 1st episode
In the first episode the eng subs is a bit rough and gets the majority of the characters names wrong but thankfully they fix the subs and it is more accurate easy to follow along and refers to everyone with the right name. the story and the way their school system is designed is interesting and something we don't see too often. the show itself is good you just have to get past the first episode and everything will make sense by the time you finish the second episode. thankfully you won't be hearing the name war past the first episode nor be confused as to what is being said or when.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Meh
Yet another story adapted from a novel that doesn't provide much that you will remember by the end of the year... maybe you won't even remember it 3 months from now.Once again, we have a story set up in a university environment with engineering students (seriously, with how many engineering students are being portrayed in Thai BLs, you would think the majority of the gay/bi population in Thailand is an engineer). This time, the only original plot is that each student goes into a dorm depending on their individual skills with Ai and Songkram becoming "rivals" as one goes to dorm 2 and the other to dorm 3.
Almost from the beginning, we know Ai likes Songkram and Songkram likes Ai but each think they like someone else and never really act on their crushes. Plus, being in separate dorms, they each have to maintain the appearance of having a rivalry which leads to silly/dumb situations once they start dating in secret in the later episodes.
Most of the 10 episodes go around Ai and Songkram navigating around their feelings for each other, the confusion of thinking they each like someone else, their friends, their leadership role in each of the dorms, school, mutual enemies, etc. Sadly, at least in my opinion, the situations and obstacles they face are quite dull and highly predictable. Now, I've read comments that the NC scenes between them and the other couples make up for the dull storyline, but once again, it only shows how narrow-minded we've become if we can excuse a show's mediocrity just because the actors showed some skin in some steamy scenes in 1 episode and did nothing worth remembering in the rest. The other 2 couples have their moments in the series, especially Bright (who likes Ai) and Meen (who likes Bright), but their storylines get mostly lost. Each side couple has a NC scene in one episode but aside from that and some shady moments (like when Bright forces Meen to kiss), we really don't know much about their story as nothing is fully explained as the series focuses on Ai-Songkram.
The bad guys are the typical cartoon characters that think they are super bad but look super dumb. First, you have the senior (can't remember the character's name) who tries to have Ai sleep with him in order for him to forgive Ohm's (Ai's cousin) debt and later joins Ohm in order to beat Ai-Songkram in the entrepreneur competition. Then, you have Ohm who always wants Ai to help him and get him out of trouble and one time Ai and his friends reject him from joining the group project and he ends up selling all their information and when Ai confronts him on episode 10, he tries to blame it all on Ai. Both characters were poorly written... I mean, the situations are quite surreal with an alumni turned office worker asking for sexual favors and a university student selling information to the same character just because he was voted off the team for a project. The level of pettiness is remarkable... so I really don't find a reason to have these "villains" in the show. At least, we didn't have the usual screaming, jealous, whiny female character trying to break up the lead couple with "evil" deeds like we've seen so many times in the past. And we also didn't have the crazy parents trying to send their son abroad to avoid the shame of him having a male partner or, the opposite, acting like cheerleaders on stimulants because they fully support their son's relationship.
Acting was decent, Earth is the one with more acting credits as he appeared in support roles in "Even Sun" and the disaster that was "That's My Candy", along with other credits. Bank has only a few roles in his career and Pre-Saint (Meen) and Boss (Bright) are brand new actors. The chemistry between Earth and Bank was good enough and while their kissing began with a bit of hesitancy, they managed to perform well enough. Bank had the more dramatic scenes dealing with his mother fainting, dealing with Ohm's actions, and deciding to go to Germany to work... he is not perfect, but he navigated through them decently enough. Now, the situations they had to face weren't exactly that complicated as we've seen jealous family members, sick parents, and decisions on having to move abroad for work MANY MANY times in BLs. This series was no exception as they use "work abroad" card and send Ai to Germany to develop the silly Pure Air mask he and his group proposed in the competition that we see 3 years later fully developed... if that's the end result, well, it looks like the usual mask people I've seen on several Korean and Thai shows when people are cooking except this one is larger and covers the whole mouth. That silliness aside, Ai goes to Germany for 3 years and in the mean time, Songkram becomes a pilot and they meet again on the plane back to Thailand and later they have a baby while we also know the younger side couple graduates as all celebrate the event wearing the silly masks but nothing more is said about the other couples. The End.
On a side note, the translation was atrocious for most of the episodes with English subtitles not being at the same level that we've seen other series. I was able to find a fan-subbed version with Spanish subtitles that were quite better than the ones provided by the producer, so thankfully I was able to dodge some subtitle confusion like I've seen others complain about.
That being said, this a story that is not that hard to follow as is dull and predictable with cute leads but nothing that will you back to watch it again because it's that good. So, watch it once and then send it to the BL archives.
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