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Gets more hate than it deserves
I read a few reviews, and a friend even told me not to watch this, but I love Singto so I tried it anyway. Overall, I enjoyed it. I've enjoyed shows with less depth than this one, and the actors really drew me in. Obviously Singto is great, but Yacht is also precious, and Tae is pretty good too (It's my first time seeing him). There is a scene where Maze gives over control to Phap for one surprisingly sensual moment and when I tell you my heart went doki doki and I had to pause to breathe after....tl;dr at the bottom.
One of the main things I've seen people say is that Maze (Singto) isn't likeable, that he doesn't grow, and that he's an asshole. They also say they know nothing about him and he's one-dimensional. Let me add my 2 cents.
Maze is a no-nonsense businessman. He puts his company first and tries to do what is best for his business and friends. Besides that, however, Maze is easily flustered (although he tries to hide it) and gets nervous about physical touch. He's a workaholic who needs to be coerced into having fun sometimes and also he needs hugs. He's afraid of failure and being told he's not good enough. He's afraid of opening his heart because he thinks people will leave him eventually after he lost 3 parents and thought he lost his brother. And yes, he's a petty, jealous little sass master sometimes, and I love him. Some say he was mean until the end, but Maze was just too proud and too scared to admit that he liked Phap out loud. Singto gave him a lot of nuance and heart. Also the costume department needs a raise for all of his accessories and fancy clothes. At least once an episode, I sent my sister a message saying "God Bless the costume department."
Phap is awkward and makes me annoyed when he fails to be professional and follow directions. But he loves Maze a lot. I felt a lot less nuance from his character, but he was a good guy and he did do his best as an employee for Maze.
Where the show fell flat for me was the side couple. Yacht brings a lot of emotion to his role and cannot be faulted, but I cannot say the same for Yoon. Yoon was stereotypical and I felt no chemistry from him for anyone. Yacht was in love with no reciprocation, except apparently there was? Yeah, I didn't buy it. Also, Tharn's manager, Pookie, is a bitch and a scandal waiting to happen. While I didn't approve of them saying Pookie deserved to be beaten up, I doubt anyone would have jumped in to stop it in real life either. And then Pookie tried to throw Tharn under the bus for it as though he struck her, even though he helped her up and stayed with her after the fight.
A minor issue for me was the continuing misunderstanding that Maze was in love with Nueng. Sure, I also though he was at first, but as soon as we found out the real reason for the awkwardness, it would have been nice if everyone else in the show could have stopped acting like Maze wanted to sleep with his step-brother.
Another reviewer said Maze made up the video that took down Pookie, but that wasn't what I heard. Maze "wrote the script", but the story was real as far as I understood. They had to bribe the other actor to come out and admit he was nearly assaulted, but as far as I can tell, the whole story was true. We know Pookie is a liar and a drama magnet, so I'm not sure why other viewers are assuming Maze made that up. "Writing the script" is what Maze does. He knows how to present facts and persuade people.
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Basically, I think the show is getting a lot of hate for small things or misunderstandings. Sure I don't know the backstory of every character and all of their idiosyncrasies, but I don't get that from most shows. I enjoyed this show for what it was (and for Singto. Definitely for Singto. Singto is flawless).
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An unpretentious and enjoyable story
First of all, the actors are all good, even those in very secondary roles. We let ourselves be taken in by this story of enemies-to-lovers rather quickly. The personality of each is well described. The story is a bit messy but I think it's voluntary because the people have a lot of pseudo-existential problems so it works.Plus, we're on a comedy and we stick with it, which is nice.
In summary: we spend a good time watching this series, carried by a great cast and a nice story. I recommend it.
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Underestimated series
The series has some flaws - yes... But I liked it a lot, it was beautiful. The chemistry between the mainleads are full of tenderness and underlying love, despite the naggy Maze. I particularly liked the psychological aspect of the series. The scars behind their behavior, the insecurity that causes so much misunderstanding and jealousy. The actors did a very good job. Unfortunately the editing wasn't good, the story of the second couple was a bit out of place and there are some flaws in the arrangement and some plotholes. I rewatched it because the emotions and feelings are so good shown by the actors.I'd like to share my opinion about the injury of Phab after the incident with Nueng. A lot of people mentioned it in the comment section and review. They complain why was it even shown when nothing happened with it. This is how I see it:
Phab didn't say anything about it. That's his personality! He is not a show-off. He gives unconditionally (like the bananas, cotton candy or his love to Maze). His parents are dead, he doesn't have friends. He is an amazing painter, but he doesn't really show it. He only wants to be seen!He only wants to be seen. Especially from the one he is in love (there are a lot of scenes were you can feel his yearning to be seen). He couldn't tell anyone that he is injured. He wanted Maze to ask him how he was doing. But instead he found Maze with Nueng staying the whole night in the hospital and he was forgotten. Maybe it's because I can relate with his personality very well. To me this scence is there to explain the personality of Phab. His inner struggle, uncertainty and pain. But his love is clear as a lake and he is always true to his feelings.
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Not Singto's best
PWL is at best a trashy guilty pleasure, and at worst, a trope-filled series with somewhat cringey acting.Singto is great when portraying nuanced emotions, as usual – sadness, disappointment, frustration and hurt, but I can’t help but feel that he was just not the best person for the role. As for Phab, played by Tae, he unfortunately does not have the same acting talents as Singto – his face is often frozen in strange, awkward expressions with his mouth slightly ajar. This really messes with the vibe during emotional or intimate scenes.
Story-wise, much of the writing didn't make sense to me, especially the central conflict of the show being Maze’s relationship with his step-brother and how it affected other relationships.
If anything, perhaps PWL is a cautionary tale on how workplace romances can get messy and infuriating. Every little petty squabble, unfortunately, gets amplified in work settings. Especially when you have two childish (and rather petty) people who tend to leap to conclusions at the slightest suggestion and let misunderstandings drag on without proper resolution.
But hey, if you go in with no expectations looking for something to kill time, why not? I certainly was entertained enough to finish the series.
Read my full review here: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2022/02/15/paint-with-love-2021-review/
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Interesting story, great actors
I actually really liked this series. Initially when I started watching it, I doubted the chemistry between Singto and Tae. However as the show progressed, the characters and the storyline got more and more interesting. Both lead actors are talented and I liked the storyline of 2 totally different people from totally different worlds learning to love each other and learning to put aside their needs for each other’s happiness. It’s a cute story and I liked that it included some comedy. Singto is a seriously versatile actor.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
This is such an underrated show
I didn’t love the first few episodes because I found Phab (Tae) character a little annoying. But as I watched, he evolved and grew on me. I wasn’t sure about the TaeSingto partnership but they have really great chemistry and there was a lot of humour. I get tired of the University dramas so always nice to find a grown up BL. The story was not perfect and some of the misunderstandings were ridiculous but all in all very worth it.YoonSood were also really great in it too!
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This was amazing! So much more then I could have hoped for
I’ve heard about this series and decided to give it a chance after episode 4 aired I honestly like the pace of it’s not slow things move right along it’s hilarious and beautiful I will say maze is horrible to Phap in the beginning before realizing what he really means to him. Tae’s character was written beautifully and he’s an amazing actor this is the first project that I’ve seen him in. The only thing about this I didn’t like was how horrible Nueng was about the misunderstanding that he and maze are brothers not lovers they kinda dragged that out a little 2 far. The story between him and Tharn was so cute I wasn’t sure if that shipWould sail but it did. This series really touched my heart
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Funny, lovely and so goood.
Seriously, I feel so fine watching this. I think their story was so good, so impressive, i caught myself laughing remembering some scenes, they seem to love each other so much, they are pretty, they are fine. funny, lovely and soooo gooood, they do a lot of fun things, this series is dope. I think singto are getting better and better in this industry and Tae... so beautiful, so good at acting, so good at everything, you own me for this week, I rewatched a lot of times and it was so fun, I super recommend this series.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Nueng - Why? Just Why?
Nueng—Why? Just... Why?After watching the trailer for this drama, I wasn’t particularly thrilled about it. But, as fate would have it, it was the only title my friend (who’s still in high school and a full decade younger than me—this will be important later) hadn’t seen. So, we decided to give it a whirl during the weekend, because what else were we going to do? Read? Pfft.
To my surprise, the cinematography, script, and acting were far better than expected. In fact, it wasn’t until episode 8 that I realized the actor playing Maze was Singhto—yes, Kongpob from SOTUS. Both male leads deliver solid performances, though the chemistry between them is... let’s say, lukewarm. Phap, in particular, often steals the spotlight, leaving poor Maze feeling like the sidekick in his own drama.
Now, when it comes to story, I’m a firm believer that great storytelling can salvage even the most chaotic script. And in Paint With Love, we have a script that occasionally veers into “what on earth just happened?” territory—there are moments that simply don’t add up. Yet, somehow, the storytelling manages to make the show enjoyable. It’s like watching a juggler who drops every third ball, but still keeps you entertained.
But the real kicker? The vastly different reactions my friend and I had to this series. She didn’t like the main couple at all—particularly Maze—and thought the plot was, well, a bit of a train wreck. Cue our in-depth discussion (as one does when avoiding actual responsibilities), and I realized the difference came down to life experience and, perhaps, a little thing called reading between the lines.
You see, she’s younger than me and prefers her characters to be either black or white. But the characters in this series are fifty shades of grey—no, not that kind of grey. They have strengths, weaknesses, and, most importantly, they’re flawed in deeply human ways. Phap’s jealousy of Nueng, for example, isn’t just a shallow plot point—it’s fueled by his insecurities, feeling like a stand-in for Maze’s past love. Maze, on the other hand, is grappling with his need for control, money, and his belief that he knows what’s best for others (spoiler: he doesn’t). He’s like that person who assumes they can fix everyone’s problems but ends up making a glorious mess of things.
One of the more poignant moments in the story is Maze’s flashback to his fight with Nueng. Maze opposed Nueng’s decisions because he believed he knew better, which led to them losing contact for years. There’s even a tearful begging scene where Maze asks Nueng to stay with him, which, let’s be honest, raises a few questions about their communication skills. Maze’s subsequent determination to send Phap to Japan is a desperate attempt to avoid making the same mistake again. He’s terrified of stifling someone’s potential—kind of like forcing Stephen King to write ad copy instead of novels. In his mind, maybe if he pushes Phap to follow his dreams, he won’t lose him too.
“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours,” as the saying goes, though in Maze’s case, it’s more like “If you love someone, push them out the door before they start packing.”
What makes this series fascinating (and frustrating) is that everything Maze and Phap do makes sense in character. But, depending on how well you read between the lines, your perception of them can wildly differ. It’s like solving a puzzle, except half the pieces are missing, and the picture on the box isn’t much help.
Now, let’s talk about Nueng, or as I like to call him, “the character that makes you ask, ‘Why is he here?’” Bland doesn’t even begin to cover it. He’s like a slice of plain toast in a show that’s already lacking butter. And then he gets worse—eventually morphing into a character who hides his selfishness behind a mask of kindness. If the screenwriters had cut his storyline entirely and given us more insight into Maze and Phap’s motivations, the show would’ve been stronger for it. Nueng’s relationship with Maze? Bizarre, at best. His absence, his manager hitting Tharn’s manager, and all the trouble it caused was just a super messed-up subplot that added nothing but confusion.
It honestly feels like Nueng’s storyline was hastily slapped in at the last minute, which would explain why it feels more like a plot hole than a plot point.
In conclusion, Paint with Love is a show with strong points and weak ones, depending on how much you're willing to squint and interpret the subtext. A rewatch might help clarify a few things, but I suspect it will also remind you that Nueng was just there to test our patience. And trust me, I will remember very little about him in six months. But overall, it’s a decent watch if you don’t mind filling in some blanks yourself.
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Funny & sweet show with realistic romance and without the stereotypes and tired tropes!
This is one of the best Thai rom-com shows I've seen with a gay romance story line (I've watched dozens of shows and never review any before!). Fresh-feeling plot that manages to include some absurd comedy/situations, without resorting to a lot of tropes and stereotypical plot twists. The characters are fairly well-developed, extremely well-acted, and experience a lot of personal growth. The production value is pretty high, with well-mixed audio for the most part and diverse shots.If you are coming from the BL fan world, this show might not be cute/shippable enough for you, but if you are looking for a light romcom show with a more realistic view of relationships, this is a great pick.
More reasons to watch:
- Characters are adult-age, with is refreshing if you're coming from watching typical BL
- Subverts one trope (inappropriate romantic feelings) by having no actual shady behavior but allowing it to cause a lot of misunderstandings and drama nonetheless!
- Minimal use of gay or trans-femme stereotypes (there is one exaggerated character and sadly they are a bad person, but they aren't used for comedic relief just because of their femme-ness)
- None of those annoying sound effects that indicate something "hilarious" or bizarre has happened
- Really sweet opposites-attract that seems realistic
While there are of course things that could be improved, and there are some slowly paced parts that I skipped through, this far outshines many of the other dramas I've binged. If you're tired of shows with 10 side couples, plots full of holes, same-old gags and plot twists, then watch this show to remind yourself why you like romcom shows, especially BL/gay/Thai ones.
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It does a good job of being simple
A series with an interesting beginning, nothing too innovative, but fun added to a very interesting development, however the ending leaves something to be desired.Plot: simple, is the word that summarizes this plot. Two people who don't like each other, but in the end are already in love with each other. There are secondary plots that for me were not well developed throughout the series, although they do not compromise the central plot.
Acting: good, but some stand out. Sing is still as perfect as ever I don't think there is any series that he delivers a half-assed job, sometimes, like the Baker Boys series he is on automatic, however here it is not the case I feel that he, Sing, has managed to deliver everything from the character. Tae is very good, even though I don't know his other works I feel he delivers a lot here. The "supporting roles" or the secondary ones, some are fine, others not so much, but I will mention the ones that caught my attention. The actors in Together with Me are perfect, especially Maen who as always delivers everything and a little more, but the others are good even with little screen time. Now the other couple of the series didn't appeal to me much, even though they are good actors, I wasn't convinced that they liked each other, they lacked chemistry and more screen time for them to develop. The rest is average.
Music: melodious pop music that I don't like, but that is always found in series with this theme, I don't know why. It's not bad, but it's not outstanding and sometimes it's even repetitive in several situations.
Setting: urban, there is nothing for me to talk about.
Overall it was a good series, but with problems, the lack of a "stronger" story/plot makes the series, for me, weak, because the series itself forgets its main premise for a few good episodes and added with the second couple without chemistry makes it weak in a whole, for me the main characters hold this series, but this is just a personal opinion. And with a rushed ending in which everything is solved very easily it leaves the viewer a little confused. I recommend watching it, but I don't think it's a Sotus that will make you want to watch it again and again in the future.
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Its Good.
This is my opinion as a common viewer, i am not an expert.I have watched 30 BL series (i know there are people who has watched more).
This series is not perfect, not the best/orginal story and music. But at least is watchable.
There are a lot of BL series out that are just so bad, and feel like you are watching a filler with cliche and predictable roles. This serie is at least more than 50% different of what i described.
So while you wait for your new series starts airing or if you run out of things to watch, this is worth to give a chance.
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