Jack and Joker (2024)

Já estou morrendo de saudades da série. Entregou tudo!! O último episódio foi perfeito, com reviravoltas inesperadas. Somente Tattoo para conseguir levar um tiro no bumbum deitado e Sorry ganhou um novo significado para mim 55555. Só tenho a agradecer a YinWar por acreditarem e investirem na série, que me fez amar e aguardar ansiosamente pelas segundas-feiras!!! A história é cativante e te prende desde o primeiro episódio porque soube dosar na medida certa comédia, ação, drama e romance. A produção é impecável. A química entre Yin e War é inegável. Todo o elenco teve uma atuação irrepreensível, mas quero destacar Suporn Sangkaphibal, a avó do Jack, uma das responsáveis por todas as minhas risadas e pelas cenas mais inesperadas e a pequena grande Taengkwa Chananticha Chaipa, Toi Ting, que deu um show de interpretação. Já estou aguardando pelo menos mais duas sequências: a história de Tattoo e Aran e a história de Hope e Save!!!!

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Sem atalhos e Sem pressa e o BL Entregou Tudo

Essa série tem praticamente tudo, para ser sincero, há ação, drama e romance com um enredo provocativo. Os personagens também são bem desenvolvidos, a história é interessante e os visuais são realmente bonitos de se ver. Além disso, não foge muito das questões do mundo real, então se você está cansado de romances e quer algo novo, adicione-o à sua lista.

Cinematografia:

Na minha opinião, a série é impressionante aos olhos, o que é um feito raro em dramas BL, mas aqui, a cinematografia captura a opulência brilhante e superficial dos ricos com as realidades cruas da pobreza muito bem.

Sem atalhos e Sem pressa:
Quando ele deixou de lado aquela raiva ao perdoar Joker, ele começou a se encontrar novamente e a maneira como a amizade deles reacendeu tão lentamente, tão naturalmente foi o que a tornou ainda mais poderosa. Não houve pressa, nem atalhos, apenas uma lenta reconstrução da confiança. Observá-los se apaixonando, pedaço por pedaço, momento a momento, foi muito gratificante depois de todas as emoções que passei com esse show. No final, acho que foi mais uma questão de cura do que apenas de amor. Eles se tornaram o porto seguro um do outro.

O BL terminou do jeito que estava imaginando e atendeu minhas expectativas. Alguns pontos das histórias mereciam um olhar mais cauteloso, considerando o todo, foi maravilhosa.

©Direitos reservados ao cinéfilo - @Pi_MarcioR_br | Sarawat e Tine

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Precisavamos disso!

Finalmente senti algo novo, que estava faltando. Humor e ação, é ótimo sair da bolha do colegial e do fofinho para as situações trágicas e letais.

Os personagens são bastante amáveis e engraçados, as situações que a guangue se encontra é sempre surpreendente, essa mistura de humor com algo parecido a "assalto ao banco" traz uma boa dose de suspense.

O modo como retratam Joke como alguém que sempre busca o perdão e as desculpas, é algo bem humano (mas estou pronto para ver o Wanarat em outros papéis), sinto que isso fez ele ser bem aprofundado. No entanto, Jack ser explosivo e colérico, trás uma boa perspectiva de diferentes personalidades, isso enquanto ele ainda é doce.

Khun Rose faz um ótimo papel, trazendo profundidade no relacionamento entre Jack e Joker, e, principalmente, dela com Jack. Hoy e Tatto são super engraçados e cômicos, trazendo um alívio cômico que necessitava. (Apenas senti falta do racionamento desenvolvido de Tatto e Arun).

A jogada do plot-twist foi bem pensado, sinto que talvez tenha sido muito, mas trouxe um bom resultado no final.

O romance realmente tenha sido pouco, mas tenho uma opinião impopular. O romance nem sempre resume-se à beijo e outras coisas, pare para pensar que tudo que Jack e Joker fizeram por eles, foi por amor. Precisamos sair dessse estereótipo de um romance doce e pegajoso.

Com isso, findo.

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Nath

Absolutamente incrível.

Jack and Joker é um drama muito emocionante, com uma ambientação bem trabalhada e história envolvente. Quando você pensa: "ah, ele não faria isso..." a história simplesmente se desenvolve com um trama ainda mais impressionante do que o esperado. Fora a relação do Jack e do Joke, que também é uma coisa tão pura e genuína, nos trazendo para o mundo deles onde cada um faria de tudo um pelo outro e pelos amigos.
Eu assistiria de novo, as cenas de ação e o plot twist do final foram bem construídas; porém, sinto que se tivéssemos mais um episódio, as coisas poderiam ser mais explicadas. Tirando isso, Jack and Joker é definitivamente um dos melhores BL's desse ano em todos os aspectos.

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Mesmo não tendo nem 5 episódios, esse BL conseguiu me deixar obcecada de uma maneira que nunca esperei ser capaz. A atuação deles é algo que nunca duvidei, MAS MEU DEUS, eles fazem de tudo e um pouco mais. A personalidade de ambos os dois também me apaixonou, o Joker sendo irônico e manipular e o Jack sempre sendo uma pessoa boa independente de tudo. O Joker no lovers enquanto o Jack vive no enemies é algo surreal, a confiança entre eles não dita com palavras mas com ações e tudo mais. Talvez eu esteja exagerando e seja apenas um vício que tive, mas com toda certeza, está sendo um dos melhores BL que assisti e provavelmente ficará entre meus favoritos.

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Slow Burn, Big Feels

This series pretty much has it all tbh, there is action, drama and romance with a provocative plot. The characters are well-developed too, the story is interesting and the visuals are really pretty to look at. Plus, it doesn’t shy away from real-world issues so if you are tired of cookie romances and want something fresh then please add it to your list because any series that can make you root for a heist-loving rebel with a heart of gold is worth your time.

The Master of Disguise: Joker

He is my favorite character ♡ he has a very suave and charming demeanor but under all that there is a man crushing under the expectations of his parents who only show love if he meets their impossible standards, so to cope he channels his energy into becoming a modern-day Robin Hood and I think that his moral ambiguity makes him a fascinating ML. My man is waging a one-man war against oppressive wealth inequality while trying to find his own freedom from familial pressure.

The Heartbroken Fighter: Jack

His story is a polar opposite yet equally heartbreaking. He begins as an idealistic, shy young man with dreams of becoming a taekwondo champion and opening his own school. But life throws him a cruel curveball because he ends up being forced to become a debt collector to survive, he transforms into someone unrecognizable, hard and intimidating on the outside but still tender and kind within. I think watching Jack grapple with his duality was one of the things I loved the most ngl. He’s a man trying to reconcile who he was with who he has become.

Jack & Joker together :

The relationship between these two is the heart of the show. They start from strangers to friends, then to enemies and finally lovers, they go through so many stages to end up where they do and it's slow but I personally think it's refreshing to see a BL series that takes its time building a relationship between the leads, plus their chemistry is off the charts thanks to YinWar. You can tell these two actors trust and understand each other deeply because whether they are working through misunderstandings, confronting their pasts or supporting each other in the present, they always nail the emotions head on.

Cinematography :

In my opinion, the series is stunning to the eyes which is a rare feat in BL dramas lmaoo but here, the cinematography catches the glittering and superficial opulence of the wealthy with the gritty realities of poverty really good.

Social Commentary :

I have to mention this because the heavy themes in this show are really worth paying attention to, like wealth disparity, family expectations and identity without feeling preachy, these were all subjects that really caught my attention. They went deep in how society shapes us and the lengths we go to in order to break free from the chains.

The Main Cast:

I just fucking love them. Their chemistry is just so damn good y'all, their emotional beats hit hard and they bring so much to their characters like it's so obvious how much they worked for this show, they have poured their hearts into these roles so PLEASE GO WATCH it. You won’t regret it.


➭SPOILERS AHEAD - DETAILED INSIGHT

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First, let me start by saying that Tattoo’s character development was really good. I’ll admit it tho at first, I couldn’t stand him. His decisions seemed selfish, reckless and frustrating. But then I started to understand where he was coming from. He was someone desperate for a better life, for a chance to escape the endless cycle of poverty and the choices he made were just about survival. It’s heartbreaking when you realize that desperation can push even the kindest souls to do things they wouldn’t normally consider but by the end, I found myself really liking his character.. Ahem..with Aran. I SHIP THEM SO BAD OKAY?


An other thing I have to mention is that I absolutely cannot stand the father. Every single scene with him had me seething lmao. The way he treats Jack is beyond infuriating, it’s hella toxic, I mean the constant belittling, the endless disapproval, and the way he dismisses every effort Jack makes ( ͡° ʖ̯ ͡°) I deadass think he was actively trying to destroy his own son. How can you call yourself a parent when all you do is tear your child down, leaving them feeling like nothing they do will ever be enough?

What makes it worse is that he doesn’t even try to understand Jack or his choices. Instead, he clings to this outdated, rigid sense of control expecting blind obedience while offering zero support. It’s no fucking wonder Jack feels like he has to bury so much of himself just to survive under that man’s shadow. Tbh watching their interactions made me sick because you can see how much damage the father’s words and actions have done to Jack’s confidence and that little redemption shit they tried to give him wasn't enough for him, sorry but I can not and WILL NOT forgive that man, he is literally emotionally abusive and Jack deserved better.

Lastly I will say that I am absolutely floored by our main leads ღ The way Jack and Joker started as complete strangers, slowly growing into something that could have been so much more. Sometimes, I catch myself wondering, what if Joker had never gone to that bank? What if Jack had never felt betrayed? Would things have been different? Well I'll never know ಥ_ಥ but seeing Jack so hardened by everything he had been through was painful however after the time skip, when his eyes met Joker’s, I didn’t see hate in his gaze ngl, not for one second. I don’t think Jack ever really hated Joker. Deep down, I think he hated himself. He carried so much guilt, so much anger and Joker became an easy target for it. But as he let go of that anger as he forgave Joker, he started to find himself again and the way their friendship rekindled so slowly, so naturally was what made it all the more powerful. There was no rush, no shortcuts, just a slow rebuilding of trust. Watching them fall for each other, piece by piece, moment by moment, felt really satisfying after all the emotions I have been put through with this show. At the end I think it was more about healing than just love. They became each other’s safe haven.

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what we needed.

i think this is such a solid start. following yinwar from their beginning and the ups and downs since the FIRST love mechanics, they deserved this. it’s a serious plot with some funny moments, and the script is IMMACULATE compared to other thai bls rn.
this drama deserves to get recognition like other darker theme bls rn, i’m so excited for the rest of the series to air.
the difference between this show and love mechanics is exactly what yinwar needed to show their talents. everyone knows they have the chemistry, but their acting has gone unnoticed when i believe they are one of the best acting pairs in the thai lakorn world rn.

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I’m seated.

sometimes you just forget what good quality is when it comes to Thai BL shows. I’m not trying to knock other shows, and of course there are some great quality Thai BLs out there. But sometimes everything just falls into place in a way you weren’t expecting.

so, I’m not one to write reviews before a series is over; however, Jack & Joker knocked my socks off. not just with storyline, but quality as well. in the first episode we are getting back stories of the MCs… or shall I say their villain origin stories and honestly I. AM. HERE. FOR. It. I might be the problem, but I love a good red flag, anti hero story and even though we are only just starting this journey I believe that’s what we are going to get.

I’m seated. this to me is KinnPorsche level quality, and I am foaming at the mouth wanting more.

oh Joker, the anti hero we didn’t know we wanted has becoming something we need.

I can already see this being my top Thai BL of the year which is wild since I didn’t think anything would dethrone my stand in, yet here we are.

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tried something different

Overall: though it was cool how they tried something different, the tonal shifts and writing didn't work for me. 12 episodes about 1 hour each. Aired uncut on iQIYI https://www.iq.com/play/jack-joker-u-steal-my-heart-episode-1-l2dlqwi91c?lang=en_us (I watched the uncut version which originally was the only MDL listing, if there is a cut version released at a later date that I can watch, I'll try to update this with the differences)

Content Warnings: past suicide, suicide, attempted suicide, theft, violence/beaten up, blood, bullying, attempted kidnapping, coercion, manipulation, punch, kidnapping, blood

Watch Suggestions starting at ep 5 (uncut timings) (to take out nonsense plot, brutality and focus on the leads' relationship, I might go back thru earlier episodes for suggested timings later)
- episode 5 watch 5:30-9:30 and 16-50:50 if you want to see a caper, otherwise watch 9:30-12:40 and 50:50-56:55 for 2 hurt care scenes
- episode 6 watch the beginning to 9:10, 16-21:40, 24:45-29:30 and 38-1hr2m30s
- skip episode 7
- episode 8 watch 1hr10m45s to the end
- episode 9 watch 1hr4min to the end
- episode 10 watch beginning to 5 and then 12-12:45
- skip episode 11
- episode 12 watch 53:30-54:20 and 1hr 24 to the end

What I Liked
- best grandma ever
- unique premise
- sweet/flirty/caring moments
- fight/action sequences
- grey protagonists
- how Jack called out his coach and then the coach apologized and got his karma
- non cliche female character

Room For Improvement
- tonal shifts between inept comedy caper and brutality/action
- the romance took a backseat to the nonsense plot
- characters were stupid and inept
- because 2 characters relished in violence at the beginning of episode 5, it made me uninterested in any romantic pairings with them involved
- ep 1 started with a flash forward
- I didn't laugh at most of the jokes including the food poisoning/farting
- there were a ton of nonsense things, one example being it didn't make any sense why a character was so angry at another character when the result would have been exactly the same
- failed redemption arcs
- the character acting like someone with less money and then having fake dirt on him was in bad taste and the knock off Squid Game video game thing was completely uninteresting
- a character's instance on something in the NC scene in ep 10 felt dated
- characters just stood around while a character was hauled off by very shifty looking dudes
- lack of trust between romantic partners
- lack of consequences for several characters

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