Why R U? : The Series (2020)

Cinematography for the first episode was great that I felt like I was watching a movie. That set the bar high for me but the story started becoming a bit of a cliche. I thought that the story would be different from other BL series because it had to incorporate a "comic novel" theme in their story line but it was only used in the beginning of the series. I know that the production and shoot got affected by COVID 19 that's why it feels a bit rushed in the mid sequence and the story lacked the unique quality most viewers were expecting. For most parts, they had to fill the episodes with love scenes from Tutor and Fight which might excite some viewers but for me it was too much screen time for a "make love" scene. Honestly what made me finish the series was my fascination with Saifah and Zon's character development which was quite refreshing to watch. I also find that there are too many side characters that just felt irrelevant for giving them random scenes that strayed far from the original story. So many characters were introduced and just disappeared midway but if they decide on a second season, I hope they can juat focus on the main characters.

Leia Mais

Not the best, but good enough...

To be completely honest, this show is an utter mess. Like it cannot get any messier even if it wants to. The editing, especially, was so bad, I was cringing.

But I give this show an 8.5 just because of the four main leads. Their acting and on-screen chemistry is one of the best I've seen. Especially Zee and Saint's. These two people just saved the show for me.

In the beginning, the series was actually quite interesting. It had a proper plot that kind of did hook me on and the script wasn't bad. But as it went on, it all went downhill. Then I read somewhere that they had to stop shooting for a while because of the pandemic and it all made sense. I'm just glad that they didn't discontinue the show and gave us an ending.

Overall, if you are looking for a proper BL series to watch and don't care much about the story, this is definitely a great watch and you must give it a try.

Leia Mais

Really enjoyable

Before watching this I saw bad reviews but I still wanted to watch it because of Saint and I don’t regret anything, It was great!

Okay, I have to admit it, the plot and the story is not very good. In general, it’s kind of ridiculous and exaggerated also there’s not a complete development but, I found the acting excellent and also the boys are very good-looking so overall, it was pretty good and enjoyable.

I was fascinated with Tutor and Fighter’s relationship, definitely is the best part of the show. It’s very cute, sexy and funny, and their acting was great! The chemistry between Saint and Zee is amazing, heart-touching and beautiful. I was completely captivated.

The other couples, well… they didn’t have enough development, so they were just okay. I mean, I didn’t get bored at any moment but for me they were mostly irrelevant. The main couple was clearly TutorFighter’s relationship.

Another thing I liked was the OST, at first I didn’t find it that good but later I was loving the songs and after finishing the drama I needed to listen to them. They’re all right.

If you enjoy BL dramas that don’t have so much development, and don’t care about if the plot lacks of seriousness and deep meanings, instead is mostly funny and a little ridiculous then you should definitely watch this.

I would recommend it for mere BL entertainment haha and I repeat it, the cast is very good-looking and attractive!

Leia Mais

Mainly the plot holes

Ook now I don't know, simply don't know what to say.. See, this story I guess it made me confused atleast I can say... The main perspective what I do get from this story, is the story good amazing ?? I would absolutely say no..I don't know the, whole storyline fucking seems a amateur..I don't know if the writers thought to carry out this plot line only, or due to the covid situation it became like that? Or originally it was as it is...I can't comprehend...If someone is looking for a great storyline or a good plot line to watch..Then I won't think it will fit in ur criteria, for people like me, who want storyline to be great ..But if u guys are just wanting to watch some story, or rather ur bored and want to binge watch then I can recommend this..And I generally feel why are you series, seriously had a lot of potential to carry the show well...I guess somehow I feel the covid situation did something, or if the writers planned to carry the storyline like this only .Then I guess the writers should have worked hard for it..Just leaving the steamy romance between the leads there was nothing that my heart will go crazy ..Apart from the steamy romance, hot kisses between the leads ..And I guess those who are wanting to watch some hot sizzling romance only; not the storyline then please go for it..This is the one u are waiting for... Because I remember every episode there is are kiss scenes between the leads. And thier chemistry no doubt such passionate..Where only seeing those scenes I was laughing inside and just hiding my phone..Zee ( fighter) totally has a different aura ..I know people like saint( tutor).. But simply I couldn't connect with tutor as much as I felt connected to fighter... Zee was damn perfect man...For me in this steamy romance , zee 's intense looks just the way he looks in the eyes of Saint . He stole the limelight...Totally I swear I can't get enough...Zee I can say stole my heart from this drama with his intense level of acting ..Damn a perfect actor...And fighter really I feel is a powerful top..Well one thing about this drama, we didn't have only the stereotype of one being the top and other being the bottom..As far both, tutor and fighter reversed their roles very well..Sometimes fighter was the top then bottom , same with tutor..So I guess it looked cool . But still fighter has a different aura..He can be the most powerful top.. Saint too had his own charm and I won't deny that..but it didn't appealed to me as much , zee caught my attention. The total how zee portrayed fighters character ; I think I got another crush ..Damn his looks ,body, intense gazes..totally a different vibe tho.The chemistry the romance between the leads, tutor and fighter is no joke..Bed scenes, sex scenes, kisses ; I guess u will find it in each episode like that..And I totally noticed that after from episode 5 , there was not a single episode where they didn't have this passionate kisses.. Each episode had a kiss that's to whole new level for me.. Becoz I have seen many bls where kiss scenes maybe one or two, and the romance no saying about that..But this surpassed that. And how their first night, together when they actually had sex** that whole setting , acting of the actors was phenomenal..My jaw dropped literally seeing that level of intimacy...I couldn't even comprehend where they really acting or were simply in love so much that they were doing that**..Kudos to the actors who acted so well, saint and zee were totally perfect..And now after watching the show I can't imagine anybody else except these two portraying such a passionate romance....I guess that's the only thing I can tell about the story, of breath taking romance... Apart from that the storyline still sucks for me..there was no concrete story line, which will make u smile whole heartedly...If people like me , who with romance + great storyline want to watch a drama..This is definitely not the one for you...But leaving the bad plot line if only u want to watch a drama for passionate romance...Go for it guys...And I'm not the type, becoz I got to see such amazing chemistry between the leads I'm gonna review it 10..still it will be 5 stars only .. Because simply I can't...The story totally looked hapazard to me..And as I guess there was much story to the side characters too .But due to the covid situation they didn't show us proper story of other characters... That's the first thing...And totally I didn't like the second lead couple story to be cut off, the channel made a seperate 3 episode story for saifah and zon..which should have been included here..but due to covid the production shot this later...and yes now it totally looked bad to me. Because if the second leads story have been included in the whole drama why are you series then it have been good but can't do anything because of the the covid situation of that time. Tutor, fighter, saifah and zon ..these two couples are the main leads..And I guess till the part they showed saifah and zon story they had atleast a better storyline than the leads...And damn the the last episode really raised my hopes for saifah and zon's story... Really their kisses their sensual chemistry was something totally had a different vibe compared to tutor & fighter... And totally feel in love with them..If to say in simple words , the last episode was my most favourite from the entire series...Saifah and zon, Tutor & fighter all together in the beach..and their bickering moments , the steamy romance between Saifah & zon..I wish I could have got to see more of these two apart from the main couple..that would have been great... People thinking where these two characters story there? There is a additional 3 episodes story of these two Saifah and zon story ..u can watch that too..That story takes place before all these two couples want to beach in the last episode of why are you series..That missed storyline was made into a 3 episodes..And I'm seperately not going to write a review for that...so I thought of saying that over here.. There is something in zon and saifah story in the last episode, when they actually had their first time .. The emotions portrayed by both was so real..Zon when he tells that he will only give his first time to saifah and damn that kisses, that tongue to tongue kisses I can't..There my heart really had an explosion.. Simply the tears rolled down zon cheeks after saying that line for having his **first with saifah ..Such pure and how much in love they are ...It showed very well. And I wouldn't mind if in future these two being the leads for another bl drama and as a couple..I will definitely watch it..Acting is totally top notch...Not even about only zon and saifah but tutor and fighter they too...How much I deny the storyline is hapazard.. but the acting of Saint and zee was phenomenal.. similarly Tommy and Jimmy ( Saifah & zon).. Rest coming to the side characters, I totally can't relate to them..as I said think, there was much story of the side characters too, but i guess it was not included in the drama due to covid .But still the part the other characters story was shown..It was really really good..I guess zon sister was the one cheerful character, without her the story wouldn't exist..Like her apart from many others...That's all I can say about why are you!! So it's up to you how u feel about it .It's totally my opinion...And definitely I will tell if it need's a re-watch value, then I guess I'm not watching it.. except if I fell like only watching the romance part between the two couples. That's totally my opinion though.. Those who hadn't watched atleast u can get a idea what I feel..

Leia Mais

WHY R U HONEST REVIEW

This drama is quite good I finished it in less then 2 days. The only problem I found was the drama is well written but also very hard to understand at some parts. Like all dramas for me the side couper (saifah and zon) stood out the most too me with a cute plot twist. I really enjoyed this show but while watching the episodes on YouTube I experienced some problem with the sound because of copyright which I thought was quite unfortunate since the songs and background music usually adds a certain vibe and emotion too the show. It was also quite fun too see saint in this new light, his acting was amazing as always and I think his acting has gotten way better. Overall I think this show is a 7/10 and I would definitely rewatch this show.

Leia Mais

Why R U Is Enough For Fans To Hang Onto

So 'Why R U' is considered by many to be the BL golden child of television and I can see why to a point. It's clearly got a bigger budget shown by its multiple sets, good camerawork and pretty large cast. This show did surprise me in some ways and disappoint me in others. It's not perfect, but it was enjoyable enough to watch! The overall plot is a tad confusing at first with the whole "are we in an actual BL novel?" plot, though it kinda just straightens out after awhile. We have a meh main couple (and strong side couple) whom do have a lot of chemistry, especially later on in the season dear god. Which I kinda appreciate because they didn't shy away from the obvious tension that was built up between our main characters.

The story itself was pretty good, I liked that the girl character wasn't used as just a sort-of boundary between Tutor and Fighter. She actually had a story-line and ends up happy which was cute. Also Tutor is an interesting character enough on his own, though Fighter was super meh or eww to me. Either frustrating or boring at first to be honest because he got very little depth given to him. However, I actually ended up preferring our side/secondary couple Zon/Sai over the main though! They were so adorable and so freaking funny, like holy crap I was in tears at their scenes the panic was real! We also must discuss that first kiss scene and the scene of their first time because it got me, both were really raw and emotional loved it. It totally sucks that they had their scenes cut short, BUT we get a side series of them to compensate so yay! Fighter's character again though I also had major issues with later on in the series, you probably know what scene I'm talking about already so by the end I disliked him completely. He's got this victim blaming attitude tbh by the end claiming Tutor is "making him crazy" or whatever and basically starting to assault him. He stops, but its super triggering and not okay at all. So that lessened my appeal for Tutor/Fighter overall even though it was already lacking.

Though I don't think the overall plot was as solid as one like TharnType that actually had me super emotionally invested, this one was enough for what it was worth. It could've done without some of the tropes that TharnType also had (to an extent) but weren't so dragged out and made more sense in that narrative where in this it was misplaced. We also didn't need the repeated clips of things happening and constant close-ups of abs lol. Finally, I wanted to say Tutor's sister in this stole my heart and I wanted to marry her straight up, also the bakery owner was amazing! Like literally just give me the Saifah X Zon scenes, scenes with the bakery owner and scenes with Tutors sister and best friend, the TharnType cameos then cut out everything else and we'll be golden for me XD

Leia Mais

The actors have a great chemistry, especially SaintZee. It is not awkward at all. The story might be a mess and the ending is a hanger, hoping for a second season, but overall the acting bring the series up. Fresh faces can be seen in this series so it's a plus point because it's not usual to see them in a series and people will be curious about them. The female characters isn't cliche aswell, they are very lovable unlike female characters in other series that makes female characters so evil and homophobic. It tackles the importance of parent acceptance about the lgbt community though it wasn't resolve in a very great manner.

Leia Mais

Poorly written didnt stick to the main plot!

Great actors .... Great chemistry.... poorly written and poorly executed! Not interested in the virus excuses because the flaws were there before the virus thing started .... like always just one person opinion!! They didnt stick to the main plot that was laid out in first episode of a sister writing a BL about her brother and then it starts to come true. This had potential to be a really funny BL but they took it on an entirely different direction. Long and boring but sexy scenes lol! Should be rewritten as a comedy and leaving out the couple they spent all their time on.

Leia Mais

This series was amazing, every aspect of was perfectly executed. It was funny it was serious at times, it had some really stunning visual and I love Love LOVE the chemistry between the actors. The actin was superb , if you want a BL to watch thats going to have you glued to your screen the en tire time then this is one to watch. I hope there is a season to, because I am in. EXCELLENT PIECE OF WORK . Also when I saw Tharntype, I un-apologeticly screaming in my room. The look soo handsome. Its perfect go watch it now.

For those person who are critical of this show, you need to stop. This show is amazing and you need to relax , if something things were not in the script , its not that serious. The show is still amazing.

Leia Mais

Don't be quick to judge. Hear me out.

Okay i will be very honest and review this drama the best i can. To me it was a balanced show. Why i chose the word balance and yet gave it a perfect score allow me to explain. There was so much going on, so much that half the time i was lost wondering what on earth did i just watch, what the hell just happened and who is with who.
The story was overrally poorly written and poorly developed and some of the characters were so shallow and just added more chaos to the whole story.
This drama is mainly based on 2 couples. I will dare to say kudos to the writer and director. I am i contradicting myself and again hear me out. I will start with TorFighter. If you allow me to separate the storyline and rate it separately i gave their parts full marks. Their characters were so well written and developed that i could actually pace with them as their relationship developed from sexual tension filled animosity to heartfelt confessions of longing and love. It felt so real and the tension was palatable from the spiteful glares and body language to the passionate kisses and hard on seduction. I could see the conflict and doubt tormenting these two, the depth of their love and how they got to be were they were. I finished this drama because of these 2 and at the same time i was trying to make sense of everything else going on. Their acting is next level. Their physical and emotional chemistry oozed off my screen. I dont want this review to turn into an erotica so i will end here.
Now coming to SaifahZon. Well..... i am not very sure what to say honestly. I am not sure is it the script or the directing or the acting itself, the chemistry or a lack of it. Be the judge.What i do know is there were sweet moments and i will be like awww and there were moments i would just cringe and cringe some more.
The other gay side couple? I don't even know what to say because i don't know what i watched i don't know who was with who? Who was with Blue?
At times it was so hard to try and keep up with what was going on especially in Zon's gang. At times everything was utter chaos and i would struggle to make sense of what just happened. Many scenes left me baffled but one in particular left me picking up my jaw from the ground. How can one's feelings miraculously and instantly be switched from one guy to the next esp when they took their time to show us the beginning of the relationship and its challenges. I mean crying about this guy who just broke your heart on this other guy's shoulder and contemplating means and ways to make him take you back then the very next second BOOOOM. I was like wtf....

Okay to sum up this gibberish i will say this show is must watch. If you thought TharnType were the holy grail in BL drama then you might want to see TorFighter and think again. Disregard all the noise and chaos around and focus on Tor and Fighter, thats were the show is, that's were my 10 for the review is. Yes covid 19 restrictions made things difficult but i still believe the side stories were poorly written and developed and it has nothing to do with covid19.
Would i rewatch this? Oh yes definitely i would.
I know this review is all over the place, contradicting and confusing this is how the show made me feel....confused and in love.
I will come back with my last review ep 13.
PS...
I just finished watching the last episode. I have basically said all i need to say and there isn'tanything left. Like i said before its a bit far fetched to blame covid 19. I will say ep 13 was pure fan service. This drama could have ended at 12 episodes.
I will give them a benefit of doubt and assume covid-19 restricted them from wrapping up the story nicely but still say the story had great potential but was poorly executed. The 1st 2 episodes were hilarious the concept was funny and refreshing but soon went downhill.
With or without restrictions i wasn't expecting much any way.

Leia Mais

It was 10/10!!! For the early episodes but not until...

Just a Disclaimer all the comments that I will give are all base on my own opinion and nothing but opinion I have a lot to say but all of them are based on my opinions and we all have our different opinion and let's respect each other. ********************************************** The First 5 episodes of the show are my everything! I really love the concept and theory that they are fall into the Novel created by Zol, My favourite characters are Zol and Saifah, I reallt admire the Development of the characters on the early episodes of the series specially the development of Tutor And Fighthers story and the slow introduction of the side characters it was really smooth and really realistic. I just really love the early episodesbut everything changed right after Fighter rejected Hwahwa's feelings it's just seems rushed that right after Fighter Rejected Hwa and Day comforted her they become together at the same day Hwa was rejected. Hwa is one of the spice characters of the early episodes but right after Day and Hwa start dating her character becomes vague and nothing more to offer. I expect something might spiced up again her character when she find's out about Tor and Fighter but since Hwa already dating Day I realized that the character's relevance is really vague and I am not wrong about that.
Next is the SIDE CHARACTERS I am surprised that Why R U started introducing several Side characters but those characters didn't have much time to develop and seems like just a skit and not part of the whole series, specially Japan and Thantai they look so cute together even and some thinks that the actor plays Japan is really awkward but that thing is working on his character and how open Thantai's character is but this couple don't have enough time to develop. Blue and Dew! This couple and their story has a lot to offer! They should give JUSTICE to them and their story seems very rushed like last time you remember they are hating eachother the next thing Dew is like Teasing Blue and then They start flirting and Blue's thing about Champ becomes nothing... Damn!! There is not enought foundation for this couple and it makes me sad! I love both of them so much and it makes me sad. Next Character is Zen there is an episode that reveals that he is secretly have feeling to Zon and it's really obvious on the early episodes but did we get anything after that? No we don't have anything. Next is Zol after the time that Zol talk to Blue and ask permission to use him as one of her characters and after his meeting with Zen and Natee (if I am not mistaken) there is nothing more about her and the fact that she is the One who have the Idea of the couples and how the whole story of the two main couples. Next Figther and Tutor I love this couple but don't get me wrong the development of their relationship lags in the middle of the series and there are lots of scenes that the series may still be great without it specially the episode at the beach that episode was just for them I totally understand because they are the main characters but it becomes too much for me Zon and Saifah are Main Couple together with them but and there are a lot of couple that they can include on that episode. (But I am not Complaining I love them it's just I see potential on that episode that may give other characters enough development) and now Zon and Saifah I am not Bias to this couple because they are my Favourite but I am kind of sad that every episode I am craving for their parts like even their main episode there are still other characters took part of it and even Tutor and Figther was there and have conflict that can be done on Tutor and Figther episode on the beach. But after Studio Wasabi claim that there are several scenes that didn't finished for Zon and Sai I totally understand ut but I am so upset because their development becomes inconsistent.
ACTING I can't say anything but to commend Fighter specially on the last 2 episodes! And for Zon at first I feel awkward about his acting and being cute but I adore it after several episodes and it makes me fall inlove with him and for Saifah he did great and knowing thay he is a newbie actor he did great but I know he can still do better. For Tutor, Saint is Saint! So I won't say anything and it is all given. This becomes too long but I still have a lot to say but I will just give two topics now is the transition, The series transition on the middle part becomes weird specially scenes from Tutor and Fighter to Saifah and Zon and even other side characters they almost not interact with each other and seems like watching them is like watching 2 differeny Series. Lastly the Last 2 episodes I LOVE IT! FINALLY I HAVE ZON AND SAIFAH ENOUGH INTIMATE MOMENTS AND AMAZING CHARACTER TRANSITION THE LAST 2 EPISODE HAVE THE SAME ENERGY AS THE EARLY EPISODES! I'M CRYING!! ? But! That is for the main characters but I am a bit sad for the side characters because they seems RUSHED on the Final Episodes and lacking on something and will make you say "Oh is that it for them?". SO I AM HOPING FOR SEASON TWO! GENERALLY WHY R U IS REALLY AMAZING SERIES ITS JUST THE MIDDLE PART OF THE SERIES TURNED ME OFF A BIT AND THERE ARE A LOT OF CHARACTERS THAT HAVE POTENTIAL TO GROW MORE FOR A SEASON 2 AND A PREQUEL! SO I AM ANTICIPATING IT!!!

Leia Mais