Amigo de Cama (2023)

It had potential

I watched the trailer and pilot when it came out and was imediately hooked by the fwb idea and very exited.
I only wanted to watch it after middlemans love came out, but i saw a lot of clips on tiktok etc. which made me even more exited!
<
My conclusion after finishing it, is that i'm pretty disappointed.

Positives first:

The quality was pretty nice, and the acting for thai BL standarts was really good (esp. James crying scenes)
Another thing i would like to praise is the styling. It was just perfect!
I personally liked that Uea didnt have these typical loud monologes many main characters have (the only example i can think of right now is Rain from LITA), but thats also why i never really understood his thought process and reactions (ex. when Krit came, Uea seemed to have a bad feeling about him, but the audience never got to know that directly and why)

The characters were distinguishable and creative and suited the story.
I also think Ueas past was really sad and i could really feel his pain. I hated his mother and uncle so much haha
Moreover, there were actual consequences for the bad guys (not like in Tharntype >:c)

The story had a lot of sexy scenes (obviously, the title is bed friends after all) but also a lot of soft and sweet interactions between the main couple, with their friends and with Ueas sister.
And OMG JamesNets chemistry is off the charts!!!
And the kinks were new (very interesting and very cute kitten ears)

Now negatives:

I feel like the idea was great but the _whole_ story wasnt really thought through.
There were some scenes that felt very random or should have been showed in another context.

We also never got to know why Uea and King didnt like each other or how they met in the first place. That whole chunk of the story was missing.
Same with their decision to become fwb in the first place.
In my opinion, the timeline in general was partly hard to follow. The flow of the story got really disrupted.

Also there was only the main couple. That made it onesided, with no other couple/story to balance KingUea out. I understand that Jade and Mai got their own drama but still.

All in all, I think its a pity. James and Net have so much potential but the writing was just not it.
I am excited for their projects in the future.
I doubt I will rewatch this anytime soon.

Leia Mais

Its worth it!

I've been waiting for this series since forever, and honestly I am not dissapointed at all! Well what speaks in this bl is that the sexual abuse and the abuse in general is really discussible. They don't tend to put it aside and covering it up. Which is a great improvisation in the bl world. About the story it genuinly wasn't exactly what I expected. I have the feeling there should've been more space for the bedfriends part, they became lovers really quickly and some things needed more time in the episodes. the acting was actually literally amazing, i've watched the other stuff either Net and James, only Net or only James played in and you can clearly see they became alot more professional at it, sometimes I did think James could've done better with the crying scénes since I didn't really see tears but he's still improving his acting so, so far he's doing amazing! They are still and always really good at being in character for the time, its just touching to see. I really liked the music too including for the sex scenes the most, they used various music and other styles. Most bls use that type of slow piano music and here it was more intense music which made the scene better because piano music wouldn't fit it exactly. Sometimes I did think they overused the OST since everytime a moment between them happend they used the OST they could've used more variation in that. Also to mention: I really liked the camera work, whenever they were together they also showed the place they were clearly and stuff. The sex scenes we're also amazingly filmed, showing it from different perspectives. I also think the cast really fits the characters and its good to see how they made King such a amazing non-problematic person in this bl instead of making the top do sexual abuse as probably most bls do. Its touching to see King's parents accept him so much I wish it could happen like that in the real life too with lgbtq+ people. I would really prefer to rewatch this because its overall a beautiful series with magnifent portrayed feelings, fantastic acting. Its worth watching it and you'll get really attached to this couple once you begin, this was clearly my favorite bl I watched. (p.s the side characters were also perfectly shown and portrayed!)

Leia Mais

Enjoyable…

I enjoyed this series and I really like the ship. I was a little on the fence about this series when I first started it. I didn’t really like it until about episode 3 when I started to get into it. I liked the main couple and thought the actors had great chemistry with each other. The plot was there but at times it was lacking. I feel like the chemistry between the characters made up for it but it was still noticeable. I did enjoy it though and I liked the ending. I would love to see more with this ship but I recently heard that it is no longer a ship which is upsetting. I liked the series and it was good but it definitely had more potential in my opinion.

Leia Mais

Too Over-hyped for it's own good

I think this series was just a bit too over-hyped for me, which only caused it to fall short. The actors' chemistry couldn't save this series.
The script is quite poor, there are a few well-written scenes in particular between Uea and his stepfather. But besides that, I really don't have much to add to this show.
I found myself losing interest as the episodes went on. If you are looking for a show with a nice story and well-written this is not the one. If you are looking for a show with a lot of NC scenes and great chemistry between the actors this is the show for you.

Leia Mais

Supero mis expectativas

Todo comienza con amigos con derecho a rose, pero realmente es más que eso, y no solo me refiero al desarrollo de sus sentimientos y una pareja muy bonita, si no a la historia personal del protagonista, que trato temas traumáticos con mucha seriedad y de forma creíble (no como en tantas series) y eso es lo que te permite empatizar y tomarla más en serio. El desarrollo de la pareja también es muy bonito y 🔥, la actuación me gustó mucho y toda la producción en general. Hay pequeños baches o cosas que si me parecieron de más. No es la serie más perfecta ni única del mundo pero si tiene muchos detalles que la vuelven muy disfrutable 💝

Leia Mais

Trust to be able to love

I have not read the book or followed the filming turmoils on social medias. I just started watching this on a whim, a bit reluctantly, fearing the worst because of the steamy title. Before the first episode was finished, I was hooked. The characters were working adults dealing with serious problems all the while falling in love and showing how steamy it can be!

And steam we got, loads of it. But also, so much more! So much more!

This is the story of Uea and King who falls in love with him at first sight but due to his bad reputation Uea accepts only to become friends with benefits. Uea's calm and immovable face, hides childhood traumas he buried deep not letting anyone come close to him. After the initial macho attitude, King realizes there was more than meets the eyes about Uea and starts respecting the lines Uea drew for their relationship. This respect King shows, breaks down the defenses Uea so painstakingly built over the years and he starts healing.

The story deals about the abuse within the family and in the workplace. Respect for family members (parents) even if they are violet and abusers is so deeply ingrained that it is difficult to move and do something about it. Harassment at work is also difficult to fight against especially when the abuser is the boss. Uea just takes everything upon himself and breaks down only when King is around. He trusts him. The series dealt with mental health, how to trust the people around you, how to protect yourself and how to accept that the healing process will take time. For once in a bl, love is not a miracle cure. It helps, but the real solution is to ask for professional help and let time do its job.

The main actors are extraordinarily talented and they portrayed King and Uea with brio. Net, as King, was all in nuances and the expressions in his eyes were telling so much. James as Uea made me think of Lee Joon Gi, light and almost transparent and still leaving an indelible impression. They were so in synch that they completely made me forget I was watching a BL. It was not a bl any more for me, it had become just an extraordinary love story. The chemistry between them is off the charts! They are so perfect together!

The cast of side characters was miscellaneous: creeps were creepy, friends were nerdy, the mother was venomous. The scenes of abuse were raw and real and scary and frightening and infuriating. Very hard to watch!

A lot of people found issue with the editing, saying it was bad and messy. No, not true! I had no problems following the story. There were a few instances when they went flash forward flash backwards but I was OK with that. That made me pay attention more to what was happening on the screen so doing something else at the same time or fast forwarding was impossible: where is absolutely nothing you can skip. The cinematography was a bit basic: while there were some beautiful shots of sunset all warm orange and pink, the shots of the city and the office were gray and cold! Songs were boring but I liked the orchestral background score which was a perfect reflection of feelings changing. Costume designer did their job perfectly: dressing King always in black while Uea was always dresses in silk and colours, which was a good representation of their characters' hiding behind a shield made of clothes.

The last episode ruined a little bit the series for me. It was just a piece of fluff, completely unnecessary since every conflict and problem had already been resolved in episode 9. The bad people had been punished, the good people talked and sorted themselves out. So the last episode was just the honeymoon! Pretty but boring! Happy people are boring! It is a fact!

This was an exceptional series I did not expect and that I ended up loving so much. So it depends what you are looking for in a drama? If it is just fluff and romance, this is not it. If it is something serious but still a romance, this is for you. this is a drama for adults not teens!

Leia Mais

Hot and emotional at the same time!

I went here for the title as I was looking for spicy series but then I found more. Uea was struggling with his PTSD after being molested by his step "father". But that's not all. His mother physically abused him for his sexual orientation and treated him like complete trash, never believed in anything he told her and he lived in this hell for several years. My first impression of King wasn't very good because it was obvious he liked Uea physically as he slept with him when Uea was drunk which is not right. Uea was broken again after that happened but still agreed to be friends with benefits with him. It looks like it's enough for one person but then his crazy ex tried to tape Uea in the car and his new boss tried to rape him in his office. Idk what was this obsession with fucking Uea but they all treated him like some sex toy and that was so heartbreaking. He had no confidence, he was afraid all the time but still managed to be sassy. After knowing him better, King eventually fell in love with him and helped him with al his issues. He took things slowly the more he liked him. I appreciate it. He protected him from those bastards and got rid of his fear from lights off. Even with his trust issues, Uea fell in love with him as he acknowledged he truly cares about him and it's not just about sex. I have to appreciate here Jade the most, Uea's best friend with innocent intentions. He always helped Uea when he was in need and was here for him before King showed up. I am glad he got his own love in the end cuz he deserves all the love. These series were traumatizing but I enjoyed the bed scenes with both being completely sober very much. It was hot even without more explicit scenes. And I loved how it got other way around and we went from bed to everlasting love.

Leia Mais

BED FRIEND me encantó

Debo decir que las actuaciones de estos chicos super a muchos dramas, las miradas, la sensualidad, la expresiones faciales y corporales, pero adicional los temas que trataron fueron excelentes, comenzamos con un Uea descorazonado, desperanzando, lleno de grietas emocionales, abusado, lleno de miedo y como llega King a su vida para darle un cambio no solo a sus emociones, llenando gradual y paulatinamente de compañía, respeto, atenciones, cuidados, nada a lo que Uea conociera antes, como se trabajó el tema de que el amor no lo puede todo y que es necesario buscar ayuda en profesionales que si pueden sacarnos del abismo negro en el que estemos, y como escuchar y estar empaticamente con quienes queremos si ayuda. Me encantó esta serie, hubo partes que me partieron el corazon y pensar que hay tanta gente allí afuera pasando por situaciones similares incluso peores.. La volveria a ver definiticamente,

Leia Mais

Bed Friend

I Loved this series its not everyones cup of tea but i found it great!!! Uea and kings relationship has amazing development through the series. would definitely watch again!!!!!!!!! ://///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Leia Mais

From FWB to a happy ending!

Let me start off by saying this- I shockingly actually like this. Is it perfect? No. Is it getting a perfect score from me? Absolutely not- it's not wven getting a 9. But out of the three Thai BL series that I have been watching for 2 months now (Chains of Heart, Love Syndrome III and this)- this one is actually the better one out of those 3.

Story- 8/10

I give this series an 8 out of 10 because y'all had my boy Uea go through hell and back. He really didn't have itveasy with a sh#$y crappy mom, a crappy ex-bf, a predatory step dad AND boss. Like- he couldn't catch no break. But he actually got one in the form of King. King may have started off as a Casanova but over the episodes you can see how much he cared for Uea. Would I have liked for them to suffer more? Yeah, I actually would because I felt the four of them (ex-bf, ex boss, mom and step dad) were kind of let off easily and they deserved to be punished. And I was so happy that King's parents accepted Uea as thier aon's boyfriend and then fiancée because I would have thrown a fit if they had to go through another obstacle.

And while I usually quarrel about what was the point of the last episode because it really did not add to the series- I'm not going to do that here. Why? Because Uea deserve his happiness and that's what basically that last episode was about (plus we get to see a few seconds of Mai. And now I am eagerly awaiting for 'Middelman's Love!').

Acting/Cast- 9/10
Hey, all the actors portraying these characters made me feel how I believe they wanted me to feel (extreme hate for Uea's mom and step dad, happy at seeing Jade, sad/upset at Uea's storyline, etc). And because they were able to make me feel all of these emotions through thier acting, I'm giving them a 9.

Music-8/10
The music was addictive every week and for that I'm going with an 8.

Rewatch Valu-8/10
I do actually see muself rewatching this in the future. Because as stated befor, it had a good storyline with good actors.

Overall-8.5/10
Overall I give this series an 8.5. And as I stated before this is really due to the storyline and the actors. Some of the NC-17 was a little bit ridiculous to me and really did nothing for me.

Leia Mais

Una bonita historia de amor...

Bed Friend es el primer BL Thai que vi, hace muy poco que me he puesto con este género, y la verdad es que me ha gustado mucho. Tiene una trama real con momentos tristes y situaciones que pasan en la vida, pero al final acaba siendo una bonita historia de amor con sus pros y contras. Yo la recomiendo 100%.
Lo único que no me ha gustado, y he aprendido con esta serie, es a ver un BL en estado de emisión xd Todos desde este momento los he visto ya terminados para que no me entre ansia por saber que pasará después.

Mi pequeño SPOILER: acaba bien, que mucha gente solo lee las reseñas para saber si hay o no final feliz y ver o no la serie.

Leia Mais